Red Gables

29/07/2025

How delicious does this cottage pie look from our Cooking on a Budget session from last week?😋 In this quick, nutritional and easy recipe, our chef Nigel taught us an energy and time saving tip by using frozen mashed potato pellets, saving on food waste and time! Simply pop them in a microwaveable bowl, add water or milk, microwave and stir for a smooth and quick result.

Nearly all of the recipes provided at our cooking on a budget sessions are one-pot meals, meaning less equipment used, less time and less washing up!🍽️

Our next Cooking on a Budget course starts in 1 week on Tuesday 5th August! We still have spaces available for children over the age of 6 able to join their parent or guardian to learn nutritional, affordable and fun recipes. Spend time as a family and socialise within a small and friendly group whilst each session is led by a professional chef. Cooking on a budget - August family course 2025

📣 Please share this post to help us fill this course and reach the correct audiences!

To book your family in or enquire about future courses, call now on 01449 673947 or email kaitlyn.lay@redgables.org.uk

29/07/2025

Thankyou to Amanda and Oliver from Suffolk Sight for raising awareness on the impact of sight loss to our Redwoods Lunch Club yesterday 💛 They demonstrated a variety of visual aids and resources, whilst explaining that their charitable aim is to improve the lives of people affected by sight loss, throughout Suffolk.

Suffolk sight can provide personalised advice and support including:
- Daily living and independence – aids and adaptations
- Low vision – magnification and assistive reading (with referrals to our low-vision specialist where appropriate)
- Financial matters – benefits, grants and concessions
- Tech solutions – gadget advice and demonstrations
- Social opportunities and befriending service
- Advice about services that can help you get out and about safely

Thankyou for your visit, we look forward to your having you again in September to meet with our second Lunch Club group 💛

To find out more about this amazing charity, please follow their website https://www.suffolksight.org.uk/

29/07/2025

During the summer holidays, make sure to visit Osier cafe for their Holiday Helper!

The holiday Helper provides free hot or cold childrens meals during the school holidays.

Special dietary requirements catered for with no purchase neccesary.

📍 St Peters & St Marys Church, Station Road, Stowmarket IP14 1ES

Summer holiday helper is on.
We understand that the school holidays are expensive- we are grateful that we can offer free meals to those who are struggling at this time. No judgement, please just ask for our holiday helper.
Thank you so much to our amazing, generous customers who donate so that we can provide this.

28/07/2025

Today we are taking part in the Community Fun Day on the Recreation Ground by Mid Suffolk District Council and Abbeycroft Leisure!

Come and say Hi to the team and discover what goes on at Red Gables!

📅 Monday 28th July
⏰ 10am-2pm
📍Recreation Ground, Stowmarket
👛 Free event
🍏 Bring a picnic
🐝 Activities for all ages

27/07/2025

The Stowmarket Clothes Swap will be taking place today from 2pm-3pm.

Bring your old clothing and accessories that you no longer wear, and swap them for something new (to you)!

Everyone welcome, free entry!

📅 Sunday 27th July
⏰ 2pm-3pm
📍 Redwoods, Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket

For more details, email Dee on secondcomingclothing@hotmail.com

26/07/2025

Did you know we’re part of the Stowmarket Culture Group?💚

Stowmarket Culture Group brings together the town’s arts, heritage, and cultural organisations to promote Stowmarket’s cultural scene and collaborate on new ideas for the future.

We’re proud to be part of a network of brilliant independent venues offering a rich programme of events, exhibitions, performances and activities all year round.

If you’d like to stay in the loop about these events, follow our monthly newsletter and never miss out on what’s happening in town.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/stowmarketculturegroup

26/07/2025

We are excited to be taking part in the free Community Fun Day on Monday, hosted by Mid Suffolk District Council and Abbeycroft Leisure

Pop along and discover a range of fun activities for all ages!
📅 Monday 28th July
⏰ 10am-2pm
📍 Recreation Ground, Stowmarket

The Red Gables team will be promoting our groups and projects, including the upcoming Cooking on a budget - August family course 2025

Children that receive means tested free school meals are able to pre-book some activities and order a free lunch for the event by visiting the Abbeycroft website👇

https://www.abbeycroft.org.uk/community-fun-days/

See you there!💚

25/07/2025

Interested in talking to our Redwoods Lunch Club members?

We have some spaces available for guest speakers to visit our Lunch club throughout the rest of 2025. Are you part of a local group, charity, organisation or business that provides a service that our members might be interested in finding out about? Or can you provide entertainment such as music, magic, comedy or a quiz?

We are looking for a wide-variety of visitors for our members to enjoy. To discuss further, please email kaitlyn.lay@redgables.org.uk or call 01449 673947

Timeslots would be Mondays, from 11:15am-11:40am

Previous visitors from 2025 include:

- Stowmarket Foodbank
- Storytellers
- Stowmarket Carnival
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- Suffolk Rivers Trust
- Fall prevention advice by East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- CTEA transport services and digital support
- Energy advice

24/07/2025

Make sure to join our Better Balance class today from 2pm-3pm

🫀 Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket
🍏 Free Parking
💪🏻 Classes are suitable for all fitness levels and can be done seated or standing
☕️ £3.50 per session, refreshments included

No booking required. For more information, contact the fitness instructor, Becky on 07734 414151

23/07/2025

Did you know that Red Gables provides rooms and spaces to hire?

Current rooms available:
- Room 16 (Suitable for up to 8 people)
- Room 21 (Suitable for up to 8 people)
- Redwoods Hall / kitchen (Suitable for up to 40 people)
- Garden Room (Suitable for up to 12 people)
- Redwoods Venue (Access to both the garden room and hall/kitchen)

For more details, see the Rooms and Spaces page on our website👉🏼 https://redgables.org.uk/rooms-and-spaces/

To discuss bookings, please call 01449 673947 or email jackie.claridge@redgables.org.uk

23/07/2025

The Stowmarket Clothes Swap will be taking place this Sunday from 2pm-3pm.

Bring your old clothing and accessories that you no longer wear, and swap them for something new (to you)!

Everyone welcome, free entry!

📅 Sunday 27th July
⏰ 2pm-3pm
📍 Redwoods, Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket

For more details, email Dee on secondcomingclothing@hotmail.com

22/07/2025

Looking for something fun yet educational to do with the kids during the school summer holidays? 🍅

Book onto our Cooking on a budget - August family course 2025. A 3-week course where you will learn both nutritional and affordable meals, with step-by-step sessions guided by a professional chef.

All ingredients, equipment and recipes will be provided, simply bring yourself and your family along!

📅 Course dates: 5th, 12th and 19th August
⏰ Choose from either the 1:00pm-2:30pm or 3:30pm-5:00pm session (Please specify preferred when booking).
📍 Sessions are held at Red Gables, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket IP14 1BE

Children must be aged over 6 to join their parent/guardian for this course. You can then socialise with other course members and enjoy your meal together, or take it home to enjoy!

☎️ Call 01449 673947 to book or email kaitlyn.lay@redgables.org.uk

Booking required due to limited availability

Kindly funded by Suffolk Community Foundation