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We are a Charity who provide transport services Connecting Communities across West Suffolk and The Befriending Service.

We are looking for more volunteers and service users across the region so please get in touch. The Voluntary Network is a charitable organisation
Charity No. 1082478 Company No. 3954998

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT - helping get people around, keeping them independent, accessible buses for anyone with mobility issues

BEFRIENDING - a free service where volunteers do home visits to provide friendship and company for lonely or isolated people

04/11/2026

We're at Tesco in Newmarket today, talking all things Befriending as part of Befriending Week. Whether you want to know more about our services, how volunteering works or any other questions please do pop by and say hello to our team.

Thank you to Community Champion Sally and all at Tesco for helping with today's set up.

02/11/2026

We're supporting Befriending Week this week 💚 🤍

As providers of a Befriending Service across West Suffolk, this is a week very close to our hearts. Our CEO Caroline commented: "The befriending service is very much in demand. Referrals are coming in at a pace that is difficult for us to keep up with. The issue of loneliness is not going away and is felt by many.

"We would love to hear from people who like chatting and want to make a difference to someone in their local community. We offer flexible volunteering opportunities and all we ask is for an hour a week. We try to match people with similar interests and have found that many rewarding, mutually beneficial friendships evolve from befriending."

Join us in raising awareness of Befriending this week, a vital service in our local area. Should you wish to find out more about volunteering please do contact us at [email protected]

01/11/2026

A huge thank you to The Guineas Shopping Centre for putting up our posters this summer... they look great 👌 If you've seen them around and would like to know more about our Befriending Service, please do get in touch. Your time makes all the difference.

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30/10/2026

Our latest 'Lets Do Lunch' trips have been a wonderful success, enabling many to enjoy a lunch out with new and old friends. Our upcoming trips are leaving from the Brandon area, and include a Christmas lunch at The Bull Inn at Barton Mills, as well as several other locations.

If you've been thinking about joining us for one of these outings, or know someone who may benefit from joining us, please visit our website for further details - https://buff.ly/O0xDMI5

29/10/2026

With Befriending Week taking place across the UK next week, we would like to invite all to a Coffee Connection morning on Monday 2nd November at The Graze Kitchen in Newmarket.

If you've been meaning to find out more about our services or would like to know how to volunteer with us, this is the perfect opportunity to meet our team. No booking necessary, just pop in between 9.30 - 11am and enjoy a coffee on us!

25/10/2026

Did you know we operate a bus service around Newmarket? Definitely something worth knowing about ahead of next week's Half Term 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The Newmarket Town Circular bus service makes it easier than ever for residents to move between Exning and key points in the racing town.

Use our services to travel to work, school, Tescos, the Studlands area and train station. Visit our website for further details or call 01638 664304.

24/10/2026

Our Lets Do Lunch trips are now available to book throughout November and December, with the last date including a Christmas Lunch 🎄 If you live in the Brandon area and want to join us for these wonderful lunch outings, please contact our team on 01638 608022. We arrange the transport, book the restaurant and all you need to do is pay for your fare and food choices.

La Hogue Farm shop & cafe – Monday 9th November 2026
Hubbles Methwold – Monday 23rd November 2026
Elveden Estate Courtyard – Monday 7th December 2026
The Bull Inn, Barton Mills* -Monday 21st December 2026

*Christmas lunch – must pre-book menu choices

Visit our new website to find out more or email us at [email protected]

23/10/2026

🏅 PROUD MEMBER OF THE NEWMARKET COMMUNITY APP 🏅

The Voluntary Network is a proud member of the Newmarket Community App — one town, one app, and the best of local all in one place.

It's more than a directory: live offers from the businesses you know, every local event, jobs, games and competitions — all free, all Newmarket. When the whole town shops, books and browses through one local app, every independent business here gets stronger. That's something we're proud to be part of.

📲 Download free:
🍎 iPhone: https://ios.mycommunityapp.co.uk
🤖 Android: https://android.mycommunityapp.co.uk

Or search “My Community: Everything Local” · select the Newmarket area.

18/10/2026

If you've been considering using our Connecting Communities service, but just don't know where to start, be sure to give our team a call. We're happy to talk through your requirements and work out how best to help you with your travel arrangements.

Connecting Communities can be used by anyone for social activities, to attend appointments, to get to a place of study or work, or to go shopping.

For more information call 01638 664304.

17/10/2026

Are you, or someone you know, missing out on vital journeys because of a lack of transport options in your area?

Please call Connecting Communities on 01638 664304 and see how we can help. From appointments to social engagements, work or hospital visits, our team is here to help.

Address

The Racing Centre, Fred Archer Way
Newmarket
CB88NT

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441638608022

Website

http://www.thevoluntarynetwork.org/

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