Community

Alcoholics Anonymous

Get Help Now Visit Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain (alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk) Leiston Steps: Monday United Reform Methodist Church, High St IP16 4EL Start time: 19.30 – duration 1hr Open: All meetings are ‘open’

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Alde Valley Family History Group

Family History Drop In Centre at Leiston Library Get help researching your family history. Meetings first Tuesday of every month 14.00-16.00 Welcome to the Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group

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Alde Valley Ramblers

We provide regular led walks in the beautiful Suffolk Coastal area and help to maintain and preserve the paths that make up its rights of way network through our Footpath

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Aldringham cum Thorpe Good Neighbour Scheme

Aldringham cum Thorpe Good Neighbour Scheme Provides help for Aldringham and Thorpeness residents, including transport to appointments at Aldeburgh surgery, community hospital, dentist and Leiston dentist and opticians. Shopping errands,

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Aldringham cum Thorpe Parish Council

Welcome to the Aldringham-cum-Thorpe    Our parish consists of the villages of Aldringham, Thorpeness and part of the hamlet of Sizewell. Learn about the parish and its communities, read news

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Britten Pears

Whats on: – Music – Family – Walks & Talks – Open Sessions & Masterclasses – Festival of New – Art & Exhibitions

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Disability Advice Services

DAS is a friendly local charity; working at the heart of the East Suffolk community for over 35 years, we advise children and adults with disability related issues. We also

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Family Mediation Trust

The Family Mediation Trust The break-up of any relationship is painful and difficult, even more so when children are involved. The Family Mediation Trust has been supporting families with mediation,

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Farm and Rural Business Support

There is a directory of support groups here with details of the groups across the UK and their contact details: https://www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Support-Groups-directory-2021-spreads-.pdf YANA – help for those involved in farming and

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Heritage Coast Bridge Club

The club meets every Wednesday 12.30 – 5.00pm If you plan to play in Leiston, or need a partner, please keep the secretary informed (secretary-hcbc@myphone.coop). The club provides refreshments and

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Leading Lives

Leading Lives provides high quality social care support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across Suffolk and beyond in the home and in the community. We are

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Leiston Community Land Trust

Inspiring positive change for our community The Community Land Trust (CLT) aims to work with local partners, businesses and the community to bring about positive change for Leiston. WE WANT

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Leiston Dementia Project

The project objectives are to work in partnership to develop dementia friendly communities, develop support networks and opportunities for people to remain active and engaged and address the needs of

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Leiston Events Group

The Leiston Events Group is a non-profit volunteer-run group which aims specifically to put on some of Leiston’s biggest free events, such as Leiston’s Big Weekend in the Summer and

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Leiston Food Banks

United Reform Church Food Bank Leiston Food Bank is open Friday and Saturday mornings from 10am-11.30am at the United Reformed Church in Leiston, for all who may need it (no

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Leiston Good Neighbour Scheme

We provide voluntary help including befriending, support to get out to activities, practical help at home such as filling in forms or tidying a garden. Our aim is to promote

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Leiston Junior Netball Club

Girls free netball club held every Friday at Waterloo Centre in Leiston. All abilities welcome. 13-15 years old session is 5pm-6pm 16-19 year old session is 6pm-7pm. Email Laura to

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Leiston Reading Group

We meet to discuss mainly fiction – a lot of it is recent, although we do try to fit in at least one from a past century. The choice of

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Leiston Town Pastors

Leiston Town Pastors is a Christian organisation and registered charity (no 1188933) staffed by volunteers from many different local churches and funded in part by the Police & Crime Commissioner

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Leiston Womens Institute

Founded in 1943, Leiston WI has around 18 members. Meetings are normally held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at The Band Room, 17 Victoria Street, starting at 7pm.

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Leiston Works Railway Trust

Reviving Leiston’s Railway Heritage The Leiston Works Railway Trust is a registered charity working to restore the line that once served the now-closed Richard Garrett Engineering Works and which represents

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Leiston Worry Tree

Bringing support, friendship and advice to those experiencing mental wellbeing challenges, including loneliness and isolation. Family members and carers are welcome No age group is exempt (under 16s must be

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Leiston Youth Club

Leiston Youth Club is funded by Leiston Town Council. We are currently open 2 nights a week, during term time, for young people aged between 8 and 18. We offer young

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Pro Corda

Pro Corda is one of Europe’s leading music organisations and it operates the International Chamber Music Academy for young musicians. An educational charity established in 1969, its mission is to

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Suffolk Positive Futures, Catch 22

Youth crime prevention and reduction service aiming to empower young people to become positive role models and responsible citizens. 10 to 19-years-old | Suffolk About us Suffolk Positive Futures aims

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Theberton and Eastbridge Parish Council

Please visit the website where you will find information on news, events, accommodation for visitors, local history and local business and much much more. The Parish of Theberton and Eastbridge sits within an Area of Outstanding Beauty

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Trussell Trust Foodbank

Trussell Trust Foodbank providing emergency food, toiletries, plus pet food plus some fresh food. All food packages delivered directly to home and designed  to meet the needs of an individual

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Ukrainian Refugee Support

Government Advice This is a guide for Ukrainians arriving in the UK. It also includes specific information for those arriving on the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Welcome: a guide for

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Wardens Trust

Wardens Trust provides recreational & holiday facilities for children and adults with disabilities and their carers on the idyllic Suffolk Coastline. Situated on the East Suffolk coast, beautifully located on

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Leiston Community Centre

The ideal venue for a small gathering, whether you are celebrating a birthday, christening or just a family get together, the Community Centre provides you with enough space to sit

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Waterloo Centre

Formerly the old Middle School, the Waterloo Centre is a new venture for Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council with some exciting developments happening in the future! For the time being the Centre

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Sizewell Sports and Social Club

This versatile venue features probably the largest function room in the area and is available to hire for any occasion, offering full catering services. The lounge bar includes a big screen TV

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Leiston Film Theatre Support Club

The Leiston Film Theatre Support Club is an independent group, founded in November 1992 to raise funds to improve the facilities and interior décor of the Leiston Film Theatre, Suffolk’s oldest purpose

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Leiston Football Club

Leiston Football Club is a football club based in Leiston, Suffolk, England. They are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division Central and play at Victory Road. Leiston Youth

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Leiston Town Bowls Club

Flat green bowls, playing in local leagues Flat green bowls club open to all, coaching, guidance & equipment supplied Leiston Town Bowls Club was established over 100 years ago and

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Leiston Surgery

At Leiston Surgery we are very proud of the service we provide. We aim to practice modern, high quality, patient driven and innovative care and we believe that all patients have

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Coastal Leisure Learning

Coastal Leisure Learning, a Community Interest Company, is a continuation of adult classes previously organised from the local high schools, providing leisure learning classes in the coastal corridor from Walberswick

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Citizens Advice: Leiston

Information, advice and support on all aspects of life: consumer benefits, employment, housing, legal, taxation, community care, relationship difficulties, utilities, education, racial harassment, immigration etc. Free, impartial, confidential service to

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Alde Valley Academy

Alde Valley Academy is a mixed academy in Leiston in Suffolk. We became an academy on the 1st January 2015 to further support our vision to become an outstanding school

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United Church, Leiston

Small town Church in good central position used by the community. A refurbished suite of premises with an attractive garden open to the community. The Methodist Church wishes to be

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St. Andrews Church, Aldringham

A beautiful 11th Century rural church set on a gentle slope in peaceful surroundings close the Suffolk Heritage Coastline. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we are delighted

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Jehovah’s Witness, Leiston

We come from hundreds of ethnic and language backgrounds, yet we are united by common goals. Above all, we want to honor Jehovah, the God of the Bible and the Creator

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Baptist Church, Leiston

We would like to offer a warm welcome to all, and to invite you to share the ministries of Leiston Baptist Church. Meetings are continuing physically and virtually online, where

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St Margaret of Antioch, Leiston

St. Margaret’s ranks as one of Suffolk’s most magnificent and historically important 19th century churches. Built in 1854, this Grade II* listed church is an important example of the Victorian

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Leiston-cum-Sizewell Town Council

Town Clerk: Helen Greengrass Assets Officer: Hannah Everett-Spearing Admin Assistant: Bev Kemp Welcome to the Town of Leiston, with the adjoining hamlet of Sizewell, which is situated on the Suffolk

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Leiston Library

Branch facilities Refreshments: coffee, tea and hot chocolate for sale Payments: cash, cheques and cards accepted Accessibility information on accessable.co.uk Parking: available for one hour in front of the library, free

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The Long Shop Museum

The Long Shop Museum was created in 1984 to restore and preserve the original 18th century site and works of Richard Garrett & Sons, established 1778. Along with the manufacturing

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Leiston Leisure Centre

Welcome to Leiston Leisure Centre We’re passionate about helping you stay physically active and emotionally engaged in fitness, sport and wellbeing.  Our mission is to put our heart and soul

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