Needham Market Internet Café

Led by Tom Barker, Director of Needham Market Internet Café Community Interest Company, Needham Market Internet Café opened it’s doors on the 24th September 2007, providing free computer access via high-speed Internet. The café also aims to offer a growing selection of snacks and hot drinks all at reasonable prices.
All computers have software installed for working with office and graphics files, plus USB ports for easy file storage. Users can also bring their own laptop and take advantage of the Internet connection for which there is no charge.
Located in the back room of the Youth Centre, between the Community Centre and the Library, access is via the side entrance to the building.
The club aims to improve access to computers and the Internet for everybody in Needham Market and the surrounding area. Any individuals with skills or ideas that can help to achieve this are encouraged to either come and see Tom and his team or get in touch. All contact details and further information, including opening times, can be found on the website at: www.needhaminternetcafe.org

Jubilee Ladies Choir

We meet weekly on a Tuesday at 7.30pm in "The Arc" behind St. John the Baptist Church.  We sing a variety of music and perform concerts in local venues.
Anyone interested in joining the Choir, please contact: Di Balaam, Tel: 01449 736374.

Needham Market Community Council

Provides financial and technical assistance to other Needham Market organisations.  Activities include the annual Easter Art Exhibition, Bonfire and Fireworks Display - (See Home Page) and Community Carol Evening.
Contact: The Clerk, Mrs Hazel Calver, Tel: 01449 720658.

Needham Market Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

The Needham Market Neighbourhood Watch Scheme was formed in 1991.  A constitution was agreed and a committee formed.
The overall aim of the scheme was to improve community safety in the Needham Market area and the main objectives were:

• To prevent crime by improving security, increasing vigilance and protecting the most vulnerable members of the community by encouraging a caring community spirit.
• To help with the detection of criminals by promoting effective communication.
• To reduce the undue fear of crime by providing accurate information about risks, supporting victims and promoting a sense of security and a caring community.
• To improve police / community relations by fostering regular contact and liaison.

In order to do this the members would issue and distribute information and advice, promote and organize activities, raise funds and other resources and take action which may benefit the scheme.  To operate effectively, a Watch Scheme is dependant on coordinators to implement and promote various initiatives put forward by the committee and the Police Force.  Needham Market has eight coordinators with a job description approved by the Suffolk Constabulary.  The coordinators and the areas that they cover are shown below.
To become a member of the Needham Market Neighbourhood Watch just contact your area cordinator who will provide you with a membership form.

CoordinatorsList08.pdf

Neighbourhood Watch Qaurterly meetings are held at the MSDC Amenity Centre on the following dates:
Monday 9th June 2008
Monday 8th September 2008 
Monday 8th December 2008

Please click on the link below to view the minutes of the last meeting:
NMNWMinutes10308TC.pdf

Needham Market Entertainment Company

Contact: Josephine Lea,  (01449) 721544

Get Crafty - Handicrafts Club

Contact: Mrs J Burgess (01449) 720241

Needham Market Bowls Club

Crowley Park, Barretts Lane, Needham Market, IP6 8BX
We are a friendly club with 64 members.  We play Ipswich and Stowmarket league and enter various cups and competitions.  We hold drives and fun days and have an active social section with themed evening entertainment including a Christmas party and an annual presentation buffet/dance evening.

We are happy to welcome new members whether bowlers or beginners - contact: Pat Hadden, Secretary 70 York Crescent, Claydon, Ipswich IP6 0DR or Graham (Chairman) on 01449 722375.

Needham Market OVER 55's Bowls Club

The over 55's Bowls Club meets at the Community Centre, School Street, on Mondays and Fridays throughout the winter months and on Mondays only throughout the summer months. 
Time: 2 - 4pm
For further details, telephone Shirley on (01449) 723614 or 07772122113.

Gipping Women's Club

Chairman: Dorothy Wagstaff  Tel: (01449) 720635
Vice Chairman: Marguerite Coker Tel: (01449) 721785

The Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Needham Market Instituet, High Street, Needham Market at 7.45pm.  Membership Fee is £5 per annum.
NEW MEMBERS are always welcome!!

Woman's Institute

Contact: Mrs Jean Annis, Tel: (01449) 720531

We meet at the Community Centre at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month except for December when the meeting is on the first Monday.
We always welcome visitors to any of our meetings.
We arrange many interesting visits during the year and members also have the opportunity of taking part in all sorts of activities and events organized by Suffolk East Federation of W.I.s.
Any enquiries to Jean Annis (secretary) (01449) 720531.

Needham Market Dance Club

Creative dance sessions offering fun and excitement
for energetic young people aged 7-11 years old.
No previous dance experience necessary
Thursdays 4:45 - 5:45pm at Bosmere Primary School
To Book, telephone (01473) 295246
Or Email: bookings@danceeast.co.uk

Needham Market & District Horticultural Society

Contact:   Mr B Finbow  Tel: (1449) 711874
                Email:  brian.nmdhs@virgin.net

Meetings are held in the Burton Room, Community Centre, Needham Market on the 1st Thursday of the month (except Jan, June, Aug, Dec) commencing at 7.30pm.  Talks at these meetings cover a wide range of gardening subjects.  Tea & coffee is available during the break.  There is also a plant sale & raffle.  Meetings are free to paid up members but guests are welcome for a small donation.
At least two day outings to notable gardens and a 5 day holiday to places further afield are organized for members.
Membership can be obtained from Feedsafe Pet Supplies, Station Yard, Needham Market as from January or by contacting the above.


Needham Market Society

Contact: Mrs Wendy Porter, (01449) 721024.

Bosmere Branch of the Liberal Democrats

Branch Chair:  Mr Jim Grimbly, 56 Barking Road, Needham MArket, IP6 8EX, Tel: (01449) 720084.
Vice Chair:  Cllr Mike Norris, Brackendale,20 Stowmarket Road, Needham Market, IP6 8DX, Tel: (01449) 720871, email:  mike-norris@hotmail .co.uk
Vice Chair:  Cllr Robin Richardson, 34 Springfield Road, Somersham, Ipswich, IP8 4PQ,  Tel:  (01473)833992, email: robin.richardson@tesco.net
Treasurer:  Mr Pip Sands, 17 Hawksmill Street, Needham Market, IP6 8AA,  Tel: (01449) 721173.
Admin Secretary:  Cllr Wendy Marchant, Hallgarth House, 137 High Street, Needham Market, IP6 8DH,  Tel: (01449) 720695,  email:  wendymarchant@hotmail.co.uk
Minute & Membership Secretary:  Mrs Gill Grimbly, 56 Barking Road, Needham Market, IP6 8EX,  Tel: (01449) 720084

Elected Councillors:

County Cllr Mrs Julia Truelove:  Englewood, Bildeston Road, Little Finborough, Stowmarket,  IP14 2LA,  Tel: (01449) 678652,  email: aht_thebox@orpheusmail.co.uk
District Cllr Mrs Wendy Marchant  (details as above),  Needham Market & Badley Ward
District Cllr Mr Mike Norris  (details as above),  Needham Market & Badley Ward
District Cllr. Mrs Patricia Godden,  Four Winds, Bildeston Road, Little Finborough, Stowmarket, IP14 2LA,  Tel: (01449) 612234,  email:  patricia.godden@hotmail.co.uk  Ringshall Ward
District Cllr Robin Richardson  (details as above)  Barking & Somersham Ward.

Ashburnham Club for the Over 60's

Contact: Mrs Rita Robertson, (01449) 720486

Needham Market In Bloom

Contact: Mrs Vera Cousins,  (01449) 723424

Needham Market Cricket Club

Contact: Mr A Burgess, (01449) 721286

Needham Market Football Club

Contact: Mark Easlea, (01449) 07795456502

Needham Phoenix Boys Football Club

Contact: Mrs Sharon O'Donnell, Secretary, (01449) 673023.

Carpet Bowls (Tuesday evenings)

Contact:  Lesley Chisholm,  (01449) 675771

Hurstlea Kerridge Boxing Club

Contact: Mr B James,  (01449) 720307

Model Boat Club (Needham Lake)

Contact: Mr David Cousins,  (01449)  723424

Short Mat Bowls (Monday & Friday afternoons)

Contact: Shirley,  (01449) 723614

Needham Market Raft Race

Secretary:  Mrs Jean Pittaway,  (01449) 720189
Chairman:   Debbie Cadman, (01449) 722808