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The Mix

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Youth work charity based in Stowmarket. Supporting thousands of young people in the community aged 9-25 since 2013. Our promise: To see you. To hear you.

Our purpose and vision is to have a future in which every young person from any background can thrive and grow to become their best selves. A future in which young people become change makers, with clear confident voices that are heard above the noise. In this future, they exercise both their rights and responsibilities to build a better world. To believe in you. To walk with you.

We believe in all young people. All the time. We believe they have immeasurable worth and are valuable, exceptional, and unique. We strive every day to provide & enable the opportunities, services, support & challenge that young people want and need so that they can discover their true value and build their best future. At The Mix Stowmarket, we have a relentless commitment to and passion for young people. We work with young people from across Mid Suffolk and beyond. We are committed to effective partnerships with agencies, charities, and businesses to ensure young people can co-create and access the best youth work support available. We run a multipurpose facility, a wide range of provisions for young people, and have a trading arm that employs young people and invests its profit into the charity, to enable us to continue to grow our impact. We do this in a variety of ways and is usually FREE to all:
- Providing information, advice, guidance, and support. Mon-Fri | 9am-5pm - available to the whole community.
- Drop in for Primary School Year 6 students - Monday's 4-6pm (term time only)
- Drop in for Secondary School Year 7-10 students - Thursday's 4-6pm (term time only)
- Drop in for Secondary School Year 10-11 students - Thursday's 6-8pm (term time only)
- Holiday activities for ages 10-18 during half term and Christmas, Easter, and Summer holidays
- Support with the next steps into work, education, and training via our Together Programme
- Drama @ The Mix sessions take place every Tuesday evening (term time only) for 14-18-year-olds
- In school support and coaching
- 1-2-1 coaching and support
- Alternative education with our Thrive Programme
- Groups supporting young people's wellbeing
- Mixed Voice youth leadership team
- Traineeships & work experience
- Crisis services
and so much more...

05/11/2026

🎄Mixmas Market! ✨

At the end of this month, get into the Christmas spirit at The Mixmas Market on Sunday 29 November, as part of Stowmarket Town Council’s Christmas Fayre!

📅 Sunday 29 November 2026
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 The Mix, Stowmarket

🛍️ Discover around 30 local makers and creators selling unique, handmade gifts and crafts, from textiles, ceramics and glassware to woodwork, candles and paper creations.

🍰 Pick up some delicious foodie treats, browse the stalls and get your Christmas shopping underway.

Come along, shop local and find something a little different this Christmas! ❤️🎅

There will be lots of other fun festive events around Stowmarket, including the high street, Red Gables, Food Museum, The Regal Stowmarket, Stowmarket Library, John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, and many more venues.

03/11/2026

"I want to be happy in a world full of fear."

One young person's words, shared as part of our Youth Work Week window activity. And a reminder that sometimes the biggest hopes for the future aren't about careers, money or success. They're about feeling happy, safe and hopeful.

This year's Youth Work Week theme is Where Futures Begin, celebrating the role youth work plays in helping young people shape the futures they want.

The world can feel like an uncertain place, and young people are growing up surrounded by challenges and pressures. That's why having somewhere to belong, trusted adults to talk to and opportunities to build confidence and discover what's possible matters so much.

At The Mix, we believe every young person deserves the support and space to find their own path, feel heard and look to the future with hope.

Youth work helps create the foundations for brighter futures – one conversation, one opportunity and one young person at a time.

The National Youth Agency

02/11/2026

Where Futures Begin 🌱 | Youth Work Week 2026

This week (2–8 November) is Youth Work Week, led by The National Youth Agency, and this year's theme is Where Futures Begin.

To mark the week, we've asked young people to think about their hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the future as part of the NYA's window activity. It's a chance to share what matters to them, what they'd like to achieve, and what their future might look like.
Watch the video to see some examples from young people.
We will share more throughout the week.

But futures don't happen by chance. They grow through encouragement, opportunity, positive relationships and having people who believe in you.

That's where youth work makes a difference.

At The Mix, we believe every young person deserves the space to explore who they are, discover their strengths, build confidence and think about what's possible. Sometimes that starts with a conversation, a new experience, a trusted adult who listens, or simply somewhere they feel they belong.

Youth work helps create the space, support and opportunities that turn aspirations into achievements.

Because every young person has potential, and every future has to start somewhere.

02/11/2026

This week's term-time drop-in schedule in Stowmarket and Needham Market 👇

Mon 2nd - Fri 6th Nov

~Stowmarket~ all drop ins at The Mix in Stowmarket.

📅 Mondays - home ed drop in
Ages 9-15
⏰ 1:30pm-3:30pm

📅 Mondays
School years 7 and 8
⏰ 4pm-6pm

📅 Tuesdays - Stowmarket Lates
Ages 16-19
⏰ 5pm-7pm

📅 Thursdays
School years 9, 10, 11
⏰ 4pm-6pm

~Needham Market~

🎨 Mondays – High School Drop-In
📍 The Mix Hut, Crowley Park
⏰ 4pm–6pm
All high school year ages

⚽ Tuesdays – Football Sessions
📍 Bloomfields Astroturf Pitch
⏰ 4pm–5pm
All high school year ages

📅 Wednesdays - Needham Lates
📍 The Mix Hut, Crowley Park
⏰ 5pm–7pm
👋 Ages 16–19

🎮 Fridays – High School Drop-In
📍 The Mix Hut, Crowley Park
⏰ 4pm–6pm
All high school year ages

Whether you're looking for somewhere to unwind after school, make new friends, get creative, stay active, or spend time in a safe and supportive environment, there's a place for you at The Mix 💛

All activities are free to attend; we will see you there!

28/10/2026

X-Space young adult drop in tonight

Join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month (5–7pm) to relax and catch up with friends in a welcoming, youth worker–led space designed just for you.

Whether you’re a regular or new to The Mix, pop by, have a chat, and see what it’s all about.

X-Space drop in - Ages 18–25
The Mix, Stowmarket
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 5–7pm

26/10/2026

🎃 October half term sorted! 🍂

Looking for things to do over the holidays? We’ve got a week of FREE activities for young people across Woolpit, Stowmarket and Crowley Park! 💙

Here’s what’s coming up 👇

📅 Monday 26 October
👋 Woolpit Pop Up Drop In
🕛 12pm–3pm
📍 Woolpit Village Hall (IP30 9QX)
For all high school ages.

📅 Tuesday 27 October
⚽ Casual Football Session
🕛 12pm–2pm
📍 The Mix Hut, Crowley Park (IP6 8BU)
For all high school ages.

📅 Tuesday 27 October
🎉 Drop In Lates
🕔 5pm–7pm
📍 The Mix, Stowmarket (IP14 1BB)
For ages 16–19.

📅 Wednesday 28 October
🎱 High School Drop In
🕛 12pm–3pm
📍 The Mix, Stowmarket (IP14 1BB)
For all high school ages.

📅 Friday 30 October
🙌 High School Drop In
🕛 12pm–3pm
📍 The Mix Hut, Crowley Park (IP6 8BU)
For all high school ages.

Whether you fancy kicking a ball about, catching up with friends or just having somewhere to hang out, there’s something for you!

All activities are FREE! Share this with a friend and make plans for half term.

23/10/2026

🎃 October half term - football location change

📅 Tuesday 27 October
⚽ Casual Football Session
🕛 12pm–2pm
📍 Crowley Park, Needham Market (IP6 8BU)
For all high school ages.

Now taking place at our youth venue, The Mix Hut, at Crowley Park in Needham Market.

🎃 October half term activities - we've got you sorted! 🎃

Looking for things to do over the holidays? We’ve got a week of FREE activities for young people across Woolpit, Stowmarket and Crowley Park! 💙

Here’s what’s coming up 👇
📅 Monday 26 October
👋 Woolpit Pop Up Drop In
🕛 12pm–3pm
📍 Woolpit Village Hall (IP30 9QX)
For all high school ages.

📅 Tuesday 27 October
⚽ Casual Football Session
🕛 12pm–2pm
📍 Crowley Park, Needham Market (IP6 8BU)
For all high school ages.

📅 Tuesday 27 October
🎉 Drop In Lates
🕔 5pm–7pm
📍 The Mix, Stowmarket (IP14 1BB)
For ages 16–19.

📅 Wednesday 28 October
🎱 High School Drop In
🕛 12pm–3pm
📍 The Mix, Stowmarket (IP14 1BB)
For all high school ages.

📅 Friday 30 October
🙌 High School Drop In
🕛 12pm–3pm
📍 The Mix Hut, Crowley Park (IP6 8BU)
For all high school ages.

Whether you fancy kicking a ball about, catching up with friends or just having somewhere to hang out, there’s something for you!

All activities are FREE! Share this with a friend and make plans for half term.

23/10/2026

FREE October half-term fun!

Looking for something fun to do this half term? We’ve teamed up with Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre to offer a FREE roller skating disco! 🎉

Open to students in Years 7–10 at Stowmarket, Stowupland and Thurston secondary schools, these sessions are a great chance to try something new, get active and have fun with friends.

🪩 Roller skating disco
🗓️ Friday 30 October | 1:15pm–2:15pm

⚠️ Places are limited and must be booked in advance! Sessions will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t miss out.

📧 To book your child’s place, email [email protected] with:
- Your child’s full name
- Their school
- The session they’d like to attend
- At least one emergency contact
- Their skate size (roller skating only)

Spread the word and get ready for some half-term fun! 💛

22/10/2026

🎄✨ Mixmas Market is coming! ✨🎄

Get into the Christmas spirit at The Mixmas Market on Sunday 29 November, as part of Stowmarket Town Council’s Christmas Fayre!

📅 Sunday 29 November 2026
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 The Mix, Stowmarket

🛍️ Discover around 30 local makers and creators selling unique, handmade gifts and crafts, from textiles, ceramics and glassware to woodwork, candles and paper creations.

🍰 Pick up some delicious foodie treats, browse the stalls and get your Christmas shopping underway.

Come along, shop local and find something a little different this Christmas! ❤️🎅

Address

127 Ipswich Street
Stowmarket
IP141BB

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 2pm

Website

http://www.themixstowmarket.co.uk/

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