OUR COMMUNITY HUB
A PLACE FOR ALL TO TALK & EXPLORE
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The Bank is a ‘not-for-profit’ community hub providing opportunities for Learning & Skills Development, Employment & Occupation, Addressing Loneliness & Rural Isolation and supporting the Visitor Economy in East Anglia. |
We offer an eclectic programme of courses, workshops, events, and exhibitions. Our aim is to promote well-being through ‘innovation in a compassionate community’. |
Our coffee house/bar is friendly and welcoming spaces. Dogs and cyclists welcome. We open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. |
Walkers, Dog owners and Cyclists welcome!
Drop in even if you see a class in progress!
We have three other spaces available for use by groups and individuals. Just ask!
We have ambitious plans to do more;
if you would like to know more please drop us an email at info@thebankeye.org
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESWe offer a variety of projects, classes and workshops run by professional tutors for all ages and abilities which are low or no-cost.
Our weekly programme normally includes: Workers Educational Association [WEA] events and courses, Drop-in Art Group, Drop-in Knit & Natter, ‘Singing for Joy,’ Printmaking classes, and Drop-in Kids Art and Craft. |
EMPLOYMENT & OCCUPATIONWe provide training and employment for part-time staff and occupation in internships and volunteering.
We’re running a project “My Skills Bank” for long-term unemployed to develop their technical & team-working skills plus coaching in job seeking, this is in partnership with our local Job Centre and delivered by paid members of our community. There is a weekly drop-in for ‘Co-working’ and ‘Lone Workers’ in partnership with MyWorkHive We provide employment opportunities for local artists and musicians to give lessons. Our shop sells craft, artwork and cards to promote and support local artists. |
FEELING LONELY?Drop in and join us for a cuppa, you can join any of our activities or start one yourself, let us know!
Our Knit & Natter group is particularly popular and in certain cases we can provide transport to bring you into Eye and take you home. |
VISIT EYE - SUFFOLKOn holiday?
Visiting? Thinking about visiting Suffolk? ‘Eye has it ALL’! Have a look at our town and some of the many attractions or find us at Eye on Facebook |
CONTACT US
We love it when people call, email or even write us a letter... yes, with an actual stamp!
Please get in touch if you have any queries,
or even if you just want to tell us how we're doing...
THE BANK
Regular Opening Times:
Wednesdays to Saturdays
10:30am - 3:30pm
2 Castle Street
Eye
Suffolk
IP23 7AN
T. 01379 873495
E: info@thebankeye.org
Free parking at Cross Street car park
Wheelchair access
High chairs & Baby changing facilities
Dogs & Cyclists welcome
Please get in touch if you have any queries,
or even if you just want to tell us how we're doing...
THE BANK
Regular Opening Times:
Wednesdays to Saturdays
10:30am - 3:30pm
2 Castle Street
Eye
Suffolk
IP23 7AN
T. 01379 873495
E: info@thebankeye.org
Free parking at Cross Street car park
Wheelchair access
High chairs & Baby changing facilities
Dogs & Cyclists welcome
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2 CASTLE STREET, EYE, SUFFOLK IP23 7AN
OPEN WEDNESDAYS to SATURDAYS 10.30 am to 3.30 pm
01379 873495
OPEN WEDNESDAYS to SATURDAYS 10.30 am to 3.30 pm
01379 873495
