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Eye Opportunity Group
Slimming World Group
Eye Tots & Co.
Hartismere Playscheme
Eye Volunteer Centre
Workers Educational Authority
Friends Of Eye Primary School
Mid Suffolk Childminding Group
SSAFA Forces Help (Mid Suffolk)
Mid Suffolk Action In Partnership

Support Groups

Eye Opportunity Group - Offers support and guidance to families whose under fives have a wide range of special needs and provides facilities and links which aren’t readily available in this rural area. The children attend with their parents/carers and any pre-school siblings to experience group play. We tailor our activities to suit individual children’s needs and aim to stimulate their development while supporting the parents. The Group meets at 26 Castleton Way, Eye, IP23 7AG (between Hartismere Hospital and Hartismere High School).
Contact the Co-coordinator, Sanchia Brandreth, on 01379 870975 or click here to contact by email. You can also click here to visit the fundraising website.

Slimming World Group

Held every Thursday evening at Hartismere High School, starting at 7pm.

Contact details are Jane Aldous, 01379 650671 or 07747788062.

Parents & Toddlers

Eye Tots & Co - ‘Chat and chill while children play’. Meets Thursdays 0900-1130 in term time only at the Youth Centre in Church Street. Contact Kelly Simper on 01379 871209.

Hartismere Playscheme - Please see the entry under Clubs and Associations

Community Groups

Eye Volunteer Centre

• Contact for Community Car Service and Home Visiting.
• Help with completion of forms and benefit applications.
• Tea & coffee available Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
• Second-hand books always available.
• Opening hours: Monday 1030-1230 & 1330-1530; Wednesday & Thursday 1030-1230; Friday 1030-1530.
• Location: 20 Broad Street, Eye.

Contact: P Sherfield or Jill Watson on 01379 871200 or click here to e-mail the centre

Volunteers always welcome to support community activities.

Educational

WEA (Workers Educational Association) - Conducts lecture series of 10-weekly one-and-half hour sessions, twice yearly starting January and October, covering diverse subjects in Art, Religion, History, Literature, etc. Lectures are open to all. Venue: Vine Church Hall, Dove Street, Eye.

For more details ‘phone 01379 870528 or 01379 384986

Schools Support

Friends of Eye Primary School - Seeks to develop effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school. Engages in activities and provides facilities/equipment which supports the school and advances the education of the pupils. Membership is open to all parents, guardians and friends of Eye Primary School including all teaching and non-teaching staff. The group is a registered charity No 1109125.

Contact Sue Hooton (Chair) c/o St Peter & St Paul CEVA Primary School or on 01379 870497.

Childcare

Mid-Suffolk Childminding Group - Registered Childminders are qualified to give good quality childcare in a safe and friendly home environment. We are OFSTED approved, trained to a high standard, and offer flexibility sometimes not found in other childcare settings. Our age range cover 0-14 years, covering pre-school, before and after school and holiday care. We are a support group for members old and new, and meet on an ad hoc basis to train, swap ideas, offer advice and generally keep in touch.

If you need Childcare or information on becoming a Registered Childminder please contact Wendy Spencer, Chairman & Vacancy Coordinator on 01379 871125

Ex Service Groups

SSAFA Forces Help Mid Suffolk Division - The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help is the national charity helping serving and ex-Service men, women and their families, in need. If you have at least one day’s service in any of the forces or reserves, you and your family are eligible for help with any of your welfare needs, including financial support, housing, social work and health care.

If you need help, or if you know of someone who could need help contact the Mid Suffolk Division of SSAFA Forces Help on 01449 774213. For more details see www.ssafa.org.uk of contact the Central Office in London on 020 7403 8783 or at info@ssafa.org.uk.

Support Charities

Midsuffolk Action in Partnership (MAP) - is a Stowmarket-based charity which provides help and support to the voluntary sector throughout Mid Suffolk.  For more information go to www.midsuffolkaction.co.uk

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