Needham Market Community Chinwag

06/11/2026

On Saturday ( 7th November) a few of the team will be Roots & Shoots Garden Centre supporting the Stowmarket Poppy Appeal.

If you are in the area do pop in and say hello. They would love to see you.

Photo is of Dave & Clare who supported the 2022 Poppy Appeal collection at Root & Shoots

06/11/2026

AJ Frank & Penny - two of our lovely volunteers will be representing the Chinwag this Sunday.

Needham Market Remembrance Events 2026

This month, our community will come together to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts past and present.

Remembrance Sunday | Sunday 8 November

10.40am – Please gather at Needham Market Community Centre for a short service of remembrance, led by Rev Tracey James.

Following the service, there will be a procession to the War Memorial at the Burial Ground, where wreaths will be laid and respects paid.

Afterwards, everyone is warmly invited to return to the Community Centre for refreshments and an opportunity to come together as a community.

Transport will be available for those who may find the walk difficult.

Armistice Day | Wednesday 11 November

11.00am – A short act of remembrance will take place at Barretts Lane Corner, including the traditional two-minute silence.

All residents are warmly invited to attend either or both events as we come together as a town to reflect, remember and pay tribute.

We will remember them.

05/11/2026

The community tree is up and ready for you lovely people to make someone's Christmas 🎄 just that bit better. We've had a great response before so thank you all.

05/11/2026

NOVEMBER Chinwag ✅
This month we saw 92 chinwaggers who were entertained by the talented and glamorous Annika Roper
Our brilliant volunteers made over 180 cups of tea and coffee.

Trilly brought her homemade cards which continue to prove popular with both chinwaggers & volunteers.

Next month will be our Christmas Chinwag.
Details as follows:
Date Wednesday 2nd December
time 2pm -4pm . (Doors open at 1.30pm)
Needham Market Community Centre - Official

We will have our popular Christmas raffle (cash only) and will be collecting items for the Stowmarket Foodbank. ( more details of requirements in the photos)

No booking required and there is no cost to attend (although donations welcome) We look forward to seeing you soon. 🙂

04/11/2026

Today’s the day ( Wednesday 4th November) of our November Chinwag.
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Venue: Needham Market Community Centre - Official
Entertainment will be provided by Annika Roper

No booking required and there is no cost to attend ( although donations welcome)

The jigsaw and book swap tables will be there aswell as a donation table for the Stowmarket Foodbank.

We will be taking names and monies (cash only) for our Christmas lunch which is taking place on Wednesday 16th December. Spaces are limited for this event .

03/11/2026

🎄 Free Christmas Day Lunch | Hosted by The Jam Community Pot 🎄

Christmas is a time for coming together, but we know it can be a lonely day for some.

The Jam Community Pot is hosting its 11th free Christmas Day Lunch, welcoming anyone who might otherwise be spending Christmas alone to come along, enjoy a lovely meal and share some festive cheer. ❤️

Do you know someone who might appreciate some company this Christmas? Please share this with them and encourage them to book their place.

📍 Where: The Scout Hut, Milton Road North
📅 When: Friday 25th December
⏰ Time: 12pm - 4pm

🎅 Spaces are strictly limited, so be sure to book your place in advance!

01/11/2026

Silver Sunday ✅
A BIG thank you to our team of volunteers,
Andrew Spall - Singer for entertaining our chinwaggers.
Hog And Hen Farm Shop for the delicious afternoon tea.
Asda Stowmarket for their contribution from their Community fund.

Feedback received from attendees - included please can do this every Sunday & thank you for everything you do.

We now have a couple of days to recharge before our November chinwag on Wednesday 4th November.

31/10/2026

If you are joining us tomorrow for our Silver Sunday event tomorrow . ( 1st November) details are as follows:
Doors open @ 1.30pm. ( please don’t arrive before as we will be busy getting setting the room up)
Event time is 2pm - 4pm
Venue Needham Market Community Centre - Official
Andrew Spall - Singer will be entertaining us & the afternoon tea is being supplied by Hog & Hen.
More details 👇

28/10/2026

May or may not be of interest.

16/10/2026

Today (Friday 16th October) we will be hosting our sixth Pop In Chinwag at The angel community cafe Needham Market Needham Market. Dave, Hayley & Tracey will be there from 10am - 11.45am

More details below 👇

Unfortunately - this is not a free event so you will need to buy your own drink.