A former seaside town bar is to be transformed into a therapeutic space by a Suffolk charity. Emmaus Suffolk, which has a number of wellbeing hubs in Ipswich, is looking to reestablish a drop-in centre in Felixstowe. It is now seeking help to transform the former Chuffers Bar in Great Eastern Square into a space where visitors can enjoy arts and craft activities.
In addition, the centre will also offer mental health support from the charity's wellbeing team and will be next to the charity's shop in the square. The hub will be next door to Emmaus shop in Great Eastern Square in Felixstowe. (Image: Emmaus Suffolk) Emmaus supports those that are vulnerable, socially isolated or at risk of homelessness.
Claire Staddon is the CEO of Emmaus Suffolk. (Image: Emmaus Suffolk) Claire Staddon, CEO of Emmaus Suffolk, said: “We know there is a need in Felixstowe for wellbeing support and since our last hub, held at Felixstowe Library, shut, the demand has increased. "We would love this new workshop to feel part of the community from the very beginning.
We hope that residents volunteer their time to help us improve the area and the lives of local people.” The charity is looking for volunteers to help with the transformation project and hopes to open the drop in centre later this summer. Once open, the Felixstowe site will open every Wednesday 11am to 2pm.
Chuffers Bar in Felixstowe will become a community hub. (Image: Emmaus Suffolk) Emmaus currently has five sites across Ipswich and F.
