We have a range of special events happening ranging from Local Lunches in some of the cafe’s restaurants and pubs in and around Felixstowe and trips out usually with transport by the FACTS bus.

For more details, please contact us as booking is required to these events.

JUNE 2026 – EVENTS

Friday 5th June 2.30 pm – 5 pm – Meet us at the Spa Pavilion to see the Neil Sands Remember When Show. Please sign up to attend, tickets cost £18 per person.

Friday 12th June 12 noon – 2 pm – Local lunch at Prezzo Hamilton Road, Felixstowe. Please sign up to attend and make your food choices. Please also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

Tuesday 23rd June 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm – Enjoy an afternoon on the water, on a river cruise to see the seals. Fact’s bus will transport us to Levington Marina to board the Neverlands. Sailing away towards a colony of Common Seals, where we will drop anchor for tea & cake.  Cruising back to the Levington for approx. 5pm.
Please sign up to attend (fully booked). This is being part funded by Mind, Body & Sea. The price is £28 per person for the Facts bus transportation and river cruise.

MAY 2026 – EVENTS

Friday 1st May 10 am – 2 pm – Outing to Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park in Ipswich. Please sign up to attend. Cost for the trip is £26 per person for Facts bus transportation and entrance fee to the farm.

Friday 8th May 12 noon – 2 pm – Local lunch at Toast, Crescent Road, Felixstowe. Please sign up to attend and make your food choices. Please also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

Friday 22nd May 10.30 am – 2.30 pm – Let’s hope the sun will be shining as we return to the Hut on Felixstowe promenade. Join us for hot drinks, chat, quizzes & music from Jax. Fish ‘n’ chip lunch from Hamilton followed by cake will be served. Please sign up to attend this event and make your food choices.

APRIL 2026 – EVENTS

Friday 10th April 12 noon – 2 pm – Local lunch at Elephant & Barrel, Hamilton Road. Please sign up to attend and make your food choices. Please also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

Friday 24th April – 10 am – 1 pm – Join us for our film event, this month we will be having a fish & chip lunch (£7) from Hamilton. Please sign up to attend and make your food choices. Please also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

MARCH 2026 – EVENTS

Friday 6th March 10 am – 3 pm – Outing to Perrywood Garden Centre in Sudbury, time to browse around the plants, gifts etc and get some refreshments from the cafe. Please sign up to attend. Cost for the trip is £11 per person for the Facts bus transportation.

Friday 13th March – 10 am – 12 noon – The Ukulele Band of Felixstowe will be performing for us at Maidstone Hall. Please sign up to attend.

Tuesday 17th March – 12 noon – 2 pm – Local lunch at Angel Inn Coffee House, High Street Walton. Please sign up to attend and make you food choices. Please also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

Wednesday 25th March – 11 am – 11.30 am – During the Tea, chat & broad games session, Suffolk Police will be giving a talk on fraud prevention. The session will be extended to 12.30 pm to accommodate the talk.

Tuesday 31st March 10 am – 12 noon – Join us at Maidstone Hall for Easter Bingo, eyes down everyone and you may win an Easter Egg!

FEBRUARY 2026 – EVENTS

Tuesday 10th February 09.45 am – 1.30 pm – Outing to M&S Martlesham for some retail therapy. Please sign up to attend. Cost for trip is £7.50 per person for the Facts bus transportation.

Friday 13th February 12 noon – 2 pm – Local lunch at Loca restaurant (Sea Road). Please sign up to attend and make your food choices. Please also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

JANUARY 2026 – EVENTS

Tuesday 20th January 10 am – 12 noon – It’s a New Year and a new quiz. Join us at Maidstone Hall for a morning of quizzes.

Tuesday 27th January 12 noon – 2 pm – Local lunch at Orwell Fisheries restaurant (Orwell Road). Please sign up to attend and make your food choices. Please also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

DECEMBER 2025 – EVENTS

Friday 5th December 10 am – 12 noon – Meet us at the Salvation Army Christmas tree festival (vote for us!) followed by elevenses at Blue & Berry Cafe. Please sign up to attend & also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

Wednesday 10th December 2.30 pm – 5 pm – Meet us at the Spa for Neil Sands Christmas show. Please sign up to attend and also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

Wednesday 17th December 10.30 am – 1 pm – Time to get that Christmas jumper on for the Christmas party at Maidstone Hall. Enjoy games, singing and the buffet. Please sign up the attend.

Friday 19th December 10 am – 1 pm – Christmas party at Old Felixstowe Community Centre. First hour boardgames followed by a Christmas quiz & name that tune then enjoy the buffet. Please sign up to attend.

Tuesday 23rd December 12 noon – 2 pm – Table booked at the Grosvenor for the festive fayre meal. Please sign up to attend & make your food choices. Please also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

NOVEMBER 2025 – EVENTS

Friday 7th November 10 am – 12 noon – Alongside Monthly boardgames, we will be holding a Tech Cafe with David (Tech Nerd). Please book a time slot to attend.

Friday 14th November 12 noon – 2 pm – Local lunch at the Conservative Club Felixstowe. Please sign up to attend and make your food choices. Please also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

Tuesday 18th November 10 am – 12 noon – Team up and get those brain cells working with our fun quiz at Maidstone Hall. Please sign up to attend.

OCTOBER 2025 – EVENTS

Tuesday 7th October 10 am – 11.30 am – Bereavement support group will be starting and run every Tuesday morning at Maidstone Hall for 6 weeks. Please let us know if you wish to attend as booking is required.

Friday 10th October 10 am – 12 noon – Tamira from Wellbeing Suffolk will be with us to discuss 5 things you can do to boost your wellbeing. Please sign up to attend.

Friday 24th October 10 am – 3 pm – Shopping trip to M&S Stanway (other shops are available!), time for some retail therapy and lunch. Please sign up to attend. Cost for trip is £10 per person for the Facts bus transportation.

SEPTEMBER 2025 – EVENTS

Tuesday 9th September 9.15 am – 2.30 pm – Enjoy a day on the water on a river cruise to see the seals. Fact’s bus will transport us to Levington Marina to board the Neverlands. Sailing away towards a colony of Common Seals, where we will drop anchor for lunch (sandwiches, cake & drinks provided by the Hope Trust).  Cruising back to the Levington for approx. 2pm.
Please sign up to attend (limited space available). This is being part funded by Mind, Body & Sea. The price is £25 per person for the Facts bus transportation and river cruise.

Friday 12th September 10 am – 12 Noon – Come along and enjoy the music from Quaynotes. They will be playing a gentle mix of traditional and contemporary folk music, delivered with rich harmonies and good humour. Please sign up to attend.

Tuesday 30th September 12 Noon – 2 pm – Meet us at Little Dreams Cafe (Orwell Road) for lunch. Please sign up to attend and make your food choices. Also please note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

AUGUST 2025 – EVENTS

Tuesday 5th August 10.30 am – 1.30 pm – Join us for a talk from Mark Chapman about the Russians and their society. This will be followed by a light lunch. Please sign up to attend this event.

Friday 8th August 10 am – 12 Noon – Joining us from Suffolk Police, Helen Kirkman will be giving a talk about fraud and scams. Please sign up to attend.

Tuesday 19th August 12 Noon – 2 pm – Stroll along the prom and meet us for lunch at the Spa. Please sign up to attend and also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

Tuesday 26th August 09.15 am – 2.45 pm – Visiting a private garden in Framlingham, time for a wander around the garden, lunch & visit the independent shops. Please sign up to attend. Cost for trip is £8 per person for the Facts bus transportation.

JULY 2025 – EVENTS

Friday 4th July 10.30 am – 2.30 pm – It’s time again to be beside the sea side at The Hut. Join us for hot drinks, chat, quizzes & bingo. Hot lunch followed by cake will be served. Please sign up to attend this event and make your food choices.

Friday 11th July 10 am – 3 pm – Enjoy a day on the water on a river cruise to see the seals. Fact’s bus will transport us to Levington Marina to board the Neverlands. Sailing away towards a colony of Common Seals, where we will drop anchor for lunch (sandwiches, cake & drinks provided by the Hope Trust).  Cruising back to the Levington for approx. 2.30pm.
Please sign up to attend (limited space available). This is being part funded by Mind, Body & Sea. The price is £25 per person for the Facts bus transportation and river cruise.

Tuesday 29th July 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm – Meet us at Sea You Cafe for afternoon tea by the sea. Please choose between Sea You afternoon tea or Martello afternoon tea at £14.25 per person. Please sign up to attend this event and also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

JUNE 2025 – EVENTS

Friday 13th June – 10.20 am – 3.15 pm – Visiting the Long shed & museum in Woodbridge with time for lunch and a wander around Woodbridge. Please sign up to attend this event. Cost for trip is £6.50 per person for the Facts bus transportation.

Tuesday 17th June – 10 am – 12 Noon – Team up and get those brain cells working for a quiz at Maidstone Hall. Please sign up to attend this event.

MAY 2025 – EVENTS

Tuesday 6th May 10 am – 12 Noon – Bereavement support group will be starting and run every Tuesday morning at Maidstone Hall for 6 weeks. Please let us know if you wish to attend as booking is required.

Friday 9th May 1 pm – 5 pm – Visiting a private garden in Nacton, time to wander around, a short talk about the garden with tea & cake. Onward to Sainsburys, Warren Heath for a comfort break. Please sign up to attend this event. Cost for trip is £6.00 per person for the Facts bus transportation.

Friday 23rd May 10.30 am – 2.30 pm – We will be beside the sea side at The Hut. Join us for hot drinks, chat, quizzes & bingo. Hot lunch followed by cake will be served. Please sign up the attend this event and make your food choices.

APRIL 2025 – EVENTS

Tuesday 1st April 10 am – 12 Noon – Meet us for Crafts at The Ark on Sea Road, above the Regal Fish and Chip restaurant, access via the side entrance. Pottery Painting & deco patch prices start from £6. Tea & cake can also be purchased. Please sign up to attend and also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust, payment to be made on the day at The Ark.

Saturday 5th April at 7.30 pm – Get your brain working for the Nationwide Bank Charity Quiz at the Con. Club Felixstowe in aid of Dementia UK. This is now fully booked. Good luck to our 2 Hope Trust teams!

Friday 11th April 12 Noon – 2 pm – It’s Friday and of course it’s Fish and Chips. Join us for our local lunch at Orwell Fisheries, table booked for Noon. Please sign up to attend and also note that this is not funded by the Hope Trust.

Tuesday 15th April 10 am – 12 Noon – Come along to Maidstone Hall for Easter Bingo, eyes down everyone and you may win an Easter Egg!