Rural Coffee Caravan

Rural Coffee Caravan Visiting rural communities with our mobile information centre and free community cafe. Informing and entertaining!

Making a difference to rural communities throughout Suffolk
Small charity, helping reduce the stress of isolation & loneliness in rural Suffolk; offers a meeting place & access to life-improving information.Also leads & develops the MeetUpMonday Network Giving access to important information about anything from benefits to U3A. Also running Golden Age Fairs bringing many important agencies and local organisations together under one roof alongside a free afternoon tea!

Suffolk Day is coming up this Sunday, 21st June and it is the perfect time to celebrate all the wonderful things that ma...
17/06/2026

Suffolk Day is coming up this Sunday, 21st June and it is the perfect time to celebrate all the wonderful things that make our amazing county unique.

This year's host town is Bury St Edmunds and there are a variety of events happening for all the family to enjoy, including the Suffolk Day Proclamation at the Athenaeum, the farmers market on Angel Hill, an organ recital at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, community celebrations in the Abbey Gardens and more.

Click on the links below to the Suffolk Day website and the Bury St Edmunds and Beyond website to find out more.
https://www.suffolkday.co.uk/
https://visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/suffolk-day

Meet and chat with our team member, Garry, at our up and coming Info Drop-In Sessions at Tattingstone and and discover a...
17/06/2026

Meet and chat with our team member, Garry, at our up and coming Info Drop-In Sessions at Tattingstone and and discover all our supportive information & resources and find out what support is available that could be of help to you or someone you know.

• Thursday, 25th June at the Tattingstone Village Hall regular coffee morning from 10.30am - 12pm.

• Friday, 26th November at Shotley Village Hall from 1pm – 3pm.

Craig and Jonny from are embarking on a 36-hour non-stop walking challenge on Friday, 17th July. Their route will start...
15/06/2026

Craig and Jonny from are embarking on a 36-hour non-stop walking challenge on Friday, 17th July. Their route will start at Holme-Next-The-Sea and take them to Knittshall Heath in Thetford (Peddars Way route) and finishing at the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds the next day.

The aim of the walk is to raise vital funds for a Youth Theatre programme which will open the door to creative opportunities for children.

You are invited to sign up to join them for the final leg of the challenge on Saturday 18th July. To find out more click on the link below.
https://theatreroyal.org/events/stride-for-the-stage-peddars-way-2026/

Anyone can donate to the cause by visiting their JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/stride-for-the-stage-peddars-way-2026

Join us on Sunday 5th July 2-5pm at Old Buckenham Hall School for an afternoon of expert valuations, a live auction, and...
15/06/2026

Join us on Sunday 5th July 2-5pm at Old Buckenham Hall School for an afternoon of expert valuations, a live auction, and a prize draw, all while enjoying afternoon tea and a glass of fizz. All proceeds supporting The Rural Coffee Caravan. If you’d like to purchase ticket, please find details at ruralcoffeecaravan.org.uk/the-curiosity-caravan/

Get ready for the Great Get Together 2026! This wonderful initiative of connecting people is taking place from 19th to 2...
13/06/2026

Get ready for the Great Get Together 2026! This wonderful initiative of connecting people is taking place from 19th to 21st June.

Why not host your own Great Get Together event? It is a great way to bring people in your community together so they can not only reconnect with friends & neighbours but also to meet others and encourage new connections that can lead to lasting friendships.

Find out how you can get involved on the Great Get Together website and download the digital resources to help you plan your event.
https://www.jocoxfoundation.org/our-work/stronger-communities/great-get-together/

“Singing is the next best medicine after laughing.” The Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds are running a brand new singi...
12/06/2026

“Singing is the next best medicine after laughing.” The Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds are running a brand new singing group 'Joyful Noise' between June and July. No previous experience or ability to read music is necessary, just go along and share your voice.

The sessions will run on Tuesdays on the dates below from 4pm-5:30pm in the Greene Room Bar or the Peter Hall Room.

30 June – Greene Room Bar
7 July – Peter Hall Room
14 July – Peter Hall Room
21 July – Greene Room Bar
28 July – Greene Room Bar

Find out more details on the session costs and how to book your place, click on the link. https://theatreroyal.org/events/joyful-noise-singing-group-summer-26

12/06/2026

We had a lovely visit to Combs yesterday and despite the pouring rain it didn’t dampen the spirits of this hardy bunch. There was lots of chatting, laughing, cake and cuppas. Thank you to everyone who came along to join us.
Find out below where we will be heading this coming week.

Monday 15th June
• Bramford - Loraine Victory Hall (IP8 4AL) 10am – 12pm
• Palgrave Info Dropo-In – Community Centre (IP22 -10am - 12pm

Tuesday 16th June
• Chattisham – Village Church (IP8 3QA) 10am – 12pm
• Wingfield – Wingfield Barns (IP21 5RA) 10am - 12pm
• Hintlesham – Community Hall (IP8 3PS) 2pm -4pm
• Stoke Ash – Village Hall (IP23 7EW) 2pm – 4pm

Wednesday 17th June
• Great Finborough – St Andrews Church IP14 3AE 2DN – 4pm

Thursday 18th June
• Stansfield – Village Hall (CO10 8LW) 10am – 12pm
• Great Bricett – Marshmoor Park (IP7 7BZ) 10am - 12pm
• Great Bricett – Wixfield Park (IP7 7DW) 2pm – 12pm
• St James – Village Hall (IP19 0HP) 2pm – 4pm

Friday 19th June
• Polstead – Village Green (CO6 5WY) 10am – 12pm

Suffolk’s Armed Forces Day will be taking place on Saturday 27 June 2026 at the Kings Meadow Recreation Ground, Stowmark...
10/06/2026

Suffolk’s Armed Forces Day will be taking place on Saturday 27 June 2026 at the Kings Meadow Recreation Ground, Stowmarket, IP14 1PR from 11:00am–3:00pm. A free family friendly day with ceremonial elements and community activities.

The event will have a wide range of organisations and representatives from the armed forces community, including serving personnel, demonstrations from local cadet forces as well as armed forces charities SSAFA, Royal British Legion, RAF Benevolent Fund, Army Benevolent Fund, Walking With The Wounded, and Help for Heroes.

Our team member, Bernie, will be joining the Coffee, Cake & Company coffee morning on Monday, 15th June at Palgrave Comm...
10/06/2026

Our team member, Bernie, will be joining the Coffee, Cake & Company coffee morning on Monday, 15th June at Palgrave Community Centre from 10am - 12pm. Meet and chat with Bernie as she will be sharing all our supportive info and resources with everyone.

08/06/2026

Join us tomorrow, 9th June, for our annual Equipment and Information Day.
Come along between 10am and 2pm, The Key Cafe, St Margaret's Street, Ipswich

What you can expect from the day:
You will have the chance to try out the latest equipment and technology which is specifically designed for people with a visual impairment.

We will be joined by some of the UK’s leading suppliers who will provide live demonstrations of magnifiers, screen readers, daily living aids and lamps. Participants can experience first-hand how these tools can enhance their independence.

The event is suitable for someone with a visual impairment, if you are a family member, carer or friend of someone with sight loss, or are a low vision specialist.

This is a free event, and the location is fully accessible. We do hope you can join us, please share with anyone who may benefit.

For more information call 01473 611011 email [email protected]

Address

Office 1, Church Farm Yard, The Causeway, Walsham Le Willows
Bury St. Edmunds
IP313AB

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441379855338

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