Inspire’s drop-in sessions offer a welcoming, safe space for young people aged 11+ (school year 7 and up)
Drop-in sessions give young people a safe space where they can meet with friends, relax, and have fun. Sessions are run by our experienced youth workers and operate in our own centres or from our mobile youth centre.
Each session is designed to give young people the chance to connect with others, take part in a range of activities, or simply chill out. Activities vary by location but often include pool, console gaming, snacks and food, and cosy spaces to chat in their local community.
During sessions young people can talk to youth workers and receive information about other services and support we can offer.
When & where can I attend Drop-in?
- Hadleigh: Fridays 3-5pm, for school years 7 & 8, led by our Hadleigh Youth Workers
- Hadleigh: Fridays 5:30-7:30pm, for school years 9, 10 & 11, led by our Hadleigh Youth Workers
- Hadleigh: First Friday of the month is for all years 3-7:30pm, led by our Hadleigh Youth Workers
- Ipswich: Fridays 3-5pm for school years 7 & 8, led by our Ipswich Youth Workers
- Ipswich: Fridays 5:30-7:30pm for school years 9, 10 & 11, led by our Ipswich Youth Workers
- Lowestoft: starting Friday 9th May on Fridays 6-8pm for school years 7 -11, led by our Lowestoft Youth Workers
Fridays
Inspire, Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, IP3 9AX
Fridays
Inspire Hadleigh Youth Centre, High Street, Hadleigh, IP7 5AP
Fridays
Inspire Colville House, School Road, Lowestoft NR33 9NB
Frequently asked questions
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Can you help me make friends?
We’re all about creating opportunities for young people to create lasting friendships. Our social activities are designed to do just that! From fast-paced game tournaments to cooking workshops, there’s always something to get stuck into.
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Do I need to pay to attend?
No, Social Space and drop-in sessions are free to attend
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Do you need to book or register in advance?
Yes and No…
Open access and drop-in sessions
Sessions advertised as drop-in or outreach sessions do not require pre-booking or registration. These are open sessions, open to all young people in the community. When young people arrive for the first time, our youth workers will collect basic details in order to keep them safe during their first visit. They will then be given a letter for their parents or guardians and a link to a consent form. The consent form will then need to be completed by a parent or guardian before they return for their second visit.
Social Space and sessions for over 16s
We will ask you to complete a registration form when you come to your first session.
Other activities
Some activities may need pre-booking, such as some of our holiday programmes. This helps us to plan and ensure we have adequate resources for these sessions. Activities which require pre-booking will be listed on eequ.org/youthwork
Contact the team
To find out more about our drop-in sessions, contact the team in your local area using the details below:
