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The Go-Between: Drama Workshops for Over-50s

Join Eastern Angles, for a free drama workshop inspired by L.P. Hartley’s classic East Anglian novel The Go-Between.

Wed 22 JulEastern Angles Theatre Company(3mi)

via Eastern Angles Theatre CompanyLocal gem

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A Time To Sew

A Time To Sew is a weekly sewing cafe with training and help on hand. Please contact the office for more information.

Wed 22 Jul09:45Burlington Baptist Church(2.7mi)

via Burlington Baptist Church

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Mate, it’s just a Pub Quiz — Brighten The Corners

22 July 2026 The Church Mate, it’s just a Pub Quiz 22 July 2026 The Church Join us for a pub / music quiz in The Church! 22 July 2026 The Church

Wed 22 Jul18:00The Baths(2.6mi)

via The BathsLocal gem

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Alpha Course - Celebration Meal

If you're looking for a daytime course, have a look here: [https://stmarksparish.org.uk/alpha](https://stmarksparish.org.uk/alpha) What is Alpha? Alpha is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith together in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you've been part of the church your whole life or are just beginning to ask questions, Alpha offers space to discover more – about life, meaning, and faith in Jesus Christ. What to expect: — A hot meal to begin, good conversation, and time to share thoughts in small groups — Short presentations that invite reflection, not lectures — A friendly, open environment where no question is too simple Details for the Evening Course at St Mark's: — Starts at 7:30pm — Meets weekly (dates listed on the event page) — Held in St Mark's Church Why come along? — To grow deeper in your faith beyond just Sunday services — To connect with others across our parishes �� St Mary Magdalen, St Mark's & Holy Family Brantham — To encounter Jesus in new, practical, life-changing ways We hope you will join us for these evenings of food, faith, and friendship. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, please sign up!

Wed 22 Jul19:30St Mark's Catholic Church(2.7mi)

via St Mark's Catholic Church

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Bell Ringing Practice

We are always looking for keen new members to join our small and friendly bell-ringing team. All ages welcome.

Wed 22 Jul19:30All Saints Church(4.2mi)

via All Saints ChurchLocal gem

Food & Drink

North vs South America Wine & Food Taster Evening Ipswich

July 22, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wed 22 Jul20:00The Three Wise Monkeys(2.4mi)

via The Three Wise Monkeys

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Thu 23 JulOrissa(2.3mi)

via OrissaLocal gem

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Meet up & Photowalk

Come along for our creative meet up and photo walk - Walberswick, meet at the Quay Car Park

Thu 23 JulIlluminate(4.8mi)

via IlluminateLocal gem

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Tea and Toast

Drop in for a cuppa and some toast. You will find friendly people, a jigsaw on the go and a place to be yourself.

Thu 23 Jul09:30Burlington Baptist Church(2.7mi)

via Burlington Baptist Church

Children & Family

St Michael's Baby & Toddler Group

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Thu 23 Jul09:30Martlesham Benefice(4.5mi)

via Martlesham BeneficeLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Renew Wellbeing Cafe (at Taste Cafe)

Do you or does someone you know struggle with mental health? Would you appreciate a space where it's ok not to be ok? You are very welcome to the renew wellbeing cafe. Open every Thursday from 12noon until 2pm at the Taste Community Cafe. Join us for free tea, coffee and cake, conversation, hobbies and signposting to mental health services. Every session ends with an optional prayer for those who would like to stay.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Taste Community Cafe(2.4mi)

via Taste Community Cafe

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St Carlo Acutis Group - summer social

St Carlo Acutis Group - summer social at St Pancras Church. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Thu 23 Jul18:00St Pancras Church(2.1mi)

via St Pancras Church

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Vinyl Communion: Ben Sculpher — Brighten The Corners

23 July 2026 The Church Vinyl Communion: Ben Sculpher 23 July 2026 The Church Vinyl DJ set with Ben Sculpher. 23 July 2026 The Church

Thu 23 Jul18:00The Baths(2.6mi)

via The BathsLocal gem

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Ignite

https://mie.churchsuite.com/events/ozclb6tx

Thu 23 Jul18:45St Andrews Church(1.9mi)

via St Andrews Church

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Checkpoint

Come along to our mid-week Youth group for ages 11-16 A space to check in during a busy week, catch up with friends and learn more about God. We are currently watching through 'The Chosen' on Thursdays, it would be great to see you there! Contact Ben for more details

Thu 23 Jul19:00Colchester Road Baptist Church(3mi)

via Colchester Road Baptist Church

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Emerge

Emerge is the mid-week Youth evening (11-18s). For more information

Thu 23 Jul19:15Burlington Baptist Church(2.7mi)

via Burlington Baptist Church

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Abide

The young people at CRBC came back from Newday hungry for more time together worshipping God and dwelling in His presence. Abide was what came from this hunger - a stripped back time of worship and prayer in the youth room run by the youth but open to anyone. Straight after our Checkpoint group, it is simply a space to offer our praise to God, and be open to the Holy Spirit.

Thu 23 Jul20:30Colchester Road Baptist Church(3mi)

via Colchester Road Baptist Church

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Venues with events near Gainsborough

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Burlington Baptist Church2.7 miles away The Baths2.6 miles away Colchester Road Baptist Church3.0 miles away

More about Gainsborough

Suffolk, England

Gainsborough is in Suffolk, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Gainsborough events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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