There are many charities, community groups and clubs that organise leisure and social activities in the area, which are targetted at specific groups of people.

The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is the national governing body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. For more information visit the EFDS website at http://www.efds.net (opens new window) .

Optua is the new name for Suffolk-based charity Rethink Disability. Optua provides a wide range of services for people with disabilities across Suffolk and beyond. For more information visit their website at  http://www.optua.org.uk  (opens new window) .

For further information about activities and events in the area visit:

• Waveney District Council's tourism website at http://www.visit-sunrisecoast.co.uk  (opens new window) for activities and attractions in the Waveney area as well as a constantly updated list of forthcoming events. 
• WDC's Sport and Leisure pages at http://waveney.gov.uk/Leisure/Sport+and+Leisure/index.htm  (opens new window) for sport and Leisure in Waveney, including facilities with access for those with disabilities.
• The onesuffolk portal at http://www.onesuffolk.co.uk  (opens new window) for Suffolk-wide leisure and social activities, including community groups and services.
• Suffolk County Council's InfoLink service at http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/Libraries/CommunityInformation/  (opens new window) for contact names and details for all kinds of organisations throughout Suffolk, from public services to voluntary groups.