Area: Suffolk

'Meetings are held on the third Monday in the month at 7.30 pm ...We are a group of family history enthusiasts based near the East Suffolk coast, midway between Felixstowe and Lowestoft, covering an area ... which includes the towns of Aldeburgh, Leiston, Saxmundham, Framlingham and Orford.  We celebrated our tenth anniversary in 2018.'

Usually held late February/early March.

Saturday afternoon meetings, every two months or so.

'Meetings take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from February to June and from September to November ... We encourage those attending branch meetings to become members of the British Horological Institute, but visitors are always welcome.'

'Club nights ... on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month at 7.30pm) offer a varied selection of events, ranging from inter-club competitions, through technical nights to fish and chip suppers. Come and give us a try - you’ll be most welcome.'

Festival usually held in May.

'The annual lecture programme commences every October and concludes in the following March; our meetings are held on the first Monday of the month ... commencing at 7.30 pm.'

Evening talks every two months or so.

'The branch meets on Saturday afternoons approximately once a month, with summer and winter breaks. Each informal meeting is based around a talk by a visiting speaker. Meetings are open to all, and admission is free. Guests and non-members are most welcome, although they may not vote at the AGM.'

'Meetings are normally held on the second Thursday of the month ... at 7.30 pm.'

Meetings '2nd Wednesday starting at 7.30 pm'.

Meetings '3rd Wed 10 am for 10.30 (not August)'.

'We meet at 7.30 pm on every second Tuesday of the month ... Our 120+ members range from experts in their own subject matters to enthusiastic amateurs - all of whom are still learning and benefitting from our thriving society.'

‘We are a bright and breezy book festival with a diverse mix of events that cover everything from politics to sport, crime fiction to romance. We exist for those who always have their head buried in a book and those who haven’t yet fully experienced the wonder of reading.’ Held Late June.

'The Society meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, excluding January and August ... starting at 7.30 pm.'

'Regular club meetings are usually held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7.30 pm.'

‘The Gibson Library Society exists to promote and support the Gibson Library. It organises a regular programme of talks and visits.‘

‘Our aim is to help people in and around Ipswich live more sustainably. At the present time, the human race is using up the earth's resources much quicker than the planet can regenerate them. We are also filling the atmosphere with CO2, giving rise to Climate Change, and poisoning the planet with our waste and pollution. What will be left for our children and our children's children? We all need to change our lifestyles to reduce our impact on the environment.’

Bimonthly evening meetings.

'The Heritage Circle, a local history group, meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm ... The group was founded 20 years ago and meetings are friendly and informal. There is a speaker each month on a variety of subjects: halfway through the presentation, we take a break for refreshments, a chance to stretch the legs and to chat with fellow members.'

Occasional lectures. Enquire about attendance.

Programme of lectures and talks (plus wide range of classes and courses).

'Founded in 1960 and is a community of people who care about the appearance, character and well-being of the town, its past and its future.  We seek to preserve the best of the town's old buildings and to ensure that new building is of a high quality ... From the start we have had close links with Ipswich Borough Council and our President is always the Worshipful the Mayor of Ipswich, who presides at our AGM and other important occasions. The Society publishes a Newsletter, holds Winter Illustrated Talks and during the summer arranges visits to places of interest.'

Festival usually held mid-July.

Usually held mid-November.

'The Society meets twice a month from September through to June on Thursday evenings.'

Meetings 'are held on the first Thursday of the month (not Jan, Aug or Dec) ... The meetings start at 7.30 pm and are free to paid up members, yearly membership fee is £3 at the moment, and guests are welcome for a small donation. Speakers talk on and/or demonstrate, with or without slides, garden or related topics with each one being an expert in their subject. During the break for tea and coffee there is a raffle and plant sales, also the monthly competition is judged by the speaker'.

'A Post Show Talk is an event after the performance where members of the audience get to ask questions of the cast and creative team of the show. You can join in the discussion or just sit and listen to find out more about what happens backstage, the rehearsal process and the history of the production.'

'The Society meets every third Tuesday of the month from September to April at 7.30 pm ... when we have a visiting speaker.'

Occasional evening lectures.

'Normally hold nine meetings and two shows each year. Meetings take place each month between January and November each year ... the two shows in July and August replace the normal meetings. Admission to the meetings is one pound, non-members are welcome. The meetings often include an outside speaker talking about gardening related subjects.'

Monthly winter meetings, Saturday afternoons.

Held Early November.

Monthly meetings, Monday evenings. Also: 'Ipswich - Afternoon meeting meetings are held at The Coop Education Centre, 11 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JW

'Indoor Meetings are held from September to April - on the second Thursday of the month ... We have interesting and entertaining speakers giving illustrated talks on birds and wildlife. Refreshments are included and there are sales and birdfood stalls.'

'We meet on the first Friday of each month for a talk about wildlife or conservation.'

'We have regular monthly indoor meetings (normally the first Thursday in the month) and field trips at weekends from October to May.'

Monthly evening meetings: 'Please make yourself at home and explore our pages. We hope you will consider coming to a meeting as our guest and always offer a warm welcome to new members.'

Monthly meetings, Tuesday afternoons.

'Meets on a monthly basis ... on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30 pm.'

'We meet on the third Monday of the month.' ALERT Website inaccessible at Review; replaced Link with Facebook Page.

Occasional talks.

'Regular indoor meetings are held at Martlesham Heath and Bury St Edmunds with practical apiary meetings, social gatherings and events at other locations in the county during the year.'

Winter monthly meetings, usually Thursday evenings. Also meet in Stowmarket.

'Founded in 1982, the Suffolk Book League promotes the pleasures of reading by bringing popular and distinguished writers to speak in Ipswich.'

Access to Programmes of the Society's Groups.

'Meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except August and December) at 7.30 pm.'

'Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month ... Meetings start at 7.30 pm.'

'Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.'

'Meets at 7.30 pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month.'

'Meet at 7.30 pm on the last Tuesday of each month.'

'Our Society would welcome anyone who would like to know more about Heraldry. We have talks, run training courses, hold exhibitions and displays and visit places of heraldic interest. Each 23 April we have a formal St George’s Day dinner.'

'Evening meetings featuring guest lecturers are held in the autumn and winter months. We hold an annual social event with an eminent speaker at Christmas ... Evening Meetings at Haughley Barn are free to SHBG members: there is a charge of £2 for non-members. Prior booking is not required. The Barn is open from 7.15 pm and talks begin at 7.45 pm.'

'Founded in 1848, is Suffolk’s largest and oldest archaeological and historical society ... In the winter speakers of national and regional repute can be heard at lecture meetings.’

'The purpose of the Suffolk Local History Council is to encourage and support the study of local history and to act as an umbrella organisation for groups and individuals with similar interests in the county of Suffolk ... Our activities include: * Producing a twice yearly Calendar of Events listing lectures, courses and exhibitions of interest to local historians; * A yearly lecture on a topic of recent historical research given at our AGM held each November; * A local history conference featuring talks and presentations of recent historical research.'

'A group of people with a common interest in natural history: ~ animals, plants and geology, the Suffolk countryside and the environment generally. Our members range from beginners to expert amateurs and wildlife professionals ... We publish popular and scientific works on the natural history of Suffolk, hold members meetings and organise a biennial conference.'

'Founded in 2008 by representatives of several Christian denominations and the [former] Suffolk Inter-Faith Resource (SIFRE) ... It meets five times a year in or near Ipswich. The Forum welcomes all who are interested in exploring Christian theological issues in an open non-partisan way.'

Occasional 'Lecture Lunch' plus other events.

Organize the annual Basil Brown Lecture - plus other lectures and talks from time to time.

'Lecture meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 10.50 am - 12.00 noon.'

'Monthly lectures on a variety of topics are held ... from September to June each year and these are also open to members of the public.'

'The Monthly Meetings take place around the third Tuesday of the month from September to June.'

'Meets for lectures in the morning of the third Monday of each month (except July and August)  ... If you are not yet a member but wish to join, please contact the Membership Secretary to have your name added to our Waiting List.'

Monthly meetings, Monday evenings.

Winter monthly meetings, normally 3rd Monday evening.

Usually held mid-November.

Meet second Wednesday evening of the month.

'We are a very friendly group usually meeting on the Second Thursday of the month ... starting at 7.30 pm and visitors are most welcome. Our aim is to provide informative and entertaining presentations on a wide range of gardening topics. It is an opportunity for visitors to meet members and discuss gardening issues.'

Meets 'on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm'.