ActivLives invite you to join them for the launch of their new range of plants. The launch will be held at ActivLives’ charity plant nursery in the beautiful walled garden in Chantry Park. Volunteers will be on hand to show you round and help you pick out perennials for your garden and bedding for your planters – or why not put in an order for a hanging basket?

ActivSheds will be on hand to sell bird boxes, garden trugs and other wooden items. In addition, you can commission a bespoke planter or arrange to have your garden furniture renovated for the summer.

Tea, coffee and cakes will be available at Nursery Cottage. So join volunteers for a cuppa and a chat to find out more about what they do.

Where: ActivLives Chantry Walled Garden, Chantry Park, Ipswich IP2 0BS
When: Tuesday 15^th April 2025 from 10am to 2pm
Access: Nearest parking is in Chantry Park car park, which is near the mansion, off Hadleigh Road. Location details at the bottom of this webpage: Chantry Walled Garden.

If you can’t make the launch…

Don’t worry, as the walled gardens are open every Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 2pm, as well as every Saturday during late spring and summer.

Every penny you spend goes to supporting the charity to reach out to people in Ipswich and Suffolk, bringing them together to learn skills, improve their health and well-being, and connect into their community.

ActivLives offer volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Plus they run courses to support positive well-being, as well as building skills and confidence. To find out more, please visit ActivGardens, or contact the Development Manager, Susannah Robirosa, on 07530 407302 or email [email protected].  Or call ActivLives on 01473 345350.

Susannah says, “We do our bit for the environment too! We grow varieties which are bee and butterfly-friendly to attract pollinators to your garden. Plus we use environmentally friendly methods and peat-free compost. Customers can return pots, trays and labels to us to use again to cut down plastic wastage – please note, we only accept our pots, as other returns can become a waste issue for us.“