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Local support in Ipswich
Find social groups in your area to help cope with bereavement
Walk On
Walk On is free walking group run by LivingGrief at St Elizabeth Hospice.
Open to anyone who has been bereaved.  45 - 60 min walks in Ipswich and surrounding areas. 
Friendly group meeting every 2 weeks at different locations in East Suffolk.  
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Usually have coffee and cake after walks to chat.
Wellbeing Groups at Suffolk Libraries in Ipswich
Local Ipswich libraries have a number of social groups to get involved with:
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Open Space at Ipswich County Library
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Top Time at Rosehill Library
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Top Time at Gainsborough Community Library
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​Social Prescribers group at Chantry Library
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Men Can Talk
These sessions are to encourage men to talk about their mental health and wellbeing and find resources to help support them.
Every Monday, 6pm - 8pm, free entry at Chantry Library, Ipswich
Social activities at Suffolk Libraries
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Bingo Games at Chantry Library
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Chat & Chill at Ipswich County Library
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Coffee and cake at Rushmere Library
East of England Co-op Bereavement Support Group
Open to anyone who has been bereaved over the age of 18.   
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These friendly groups meet in Ipswich every second and fourth Friday of the month from 1.30pm - 3.30pm at West Suffolk College, 11 Fore Street, Ipswich, IP4 1JW.
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Meet Up Mondays
Open to anyone in need of company.
 
There are lots of groups across the county for anyone feeling alone.
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There are a range of days, locations and times in the local area.   
Men's Sheds
Men’s Sheds (or Sheds) are similar to garden sheds – a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending.
The difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature while Men’s Sheds are the opposite.
Winter Warmth
Winter Warmth is a programme of open venues to support the people of Ipswich through the cold months and is coordinated by Together For Ipswich.
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Venues will be open to everyone and offer a warm welcome, a warm and safe space, warm refreshments and warm relationships.
Bereavement & Loss Café
The Bereavement Café Ipswich meets on the first Friday of each month, from, 10:30am-12:00pm at On The Huh Café, 3A St Peter's St, Ipswich, IP1 1XF.
The café is open to anyone coping with bereavement and loss, regardless of religion or spiritual level.
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