Ipswich Group Information

What CSMA Membership means to You

Welcome to the CSMA Ipswich Group Homepage. Enjoy!

The Group Secretary is Jim Garrard, all queries about events listed on this page
or about the Civil Service Motoring Association should be addressed to him.


Wednesday 2nd December		Christmas Beetle This is the one you’ve been waiting for, the annual “Xmas Beetle” starting at 7.30pm in the Kesgrave community centre. Come and join the festive fun and see who can complete their “tree” quickest. No need to book, just turn up, the more the merrier. Tea, coffee and mince pies will be on offer as usual. Please note change of date for this event which will be the first Wednesday in the month this time.

Wednesday 13th January		A Musical Evening We start the New Year with a musical evening brought to you by David Padwick. Come along for some musical nostalgia. Join us in the Conference Room at the Kesgrave Community centre, for a start 7.30pm, no need to book, just turn up.

Wednesday 27th January		Noggin and Games Evening For our first Noggin and Games Evening of 2010 we return to the Westerfield Railway from 7.30pm (or earlier if you plan on trying the meals as well). No doubt the cards & domino’s will make an appearance as usual. No booking needed, just turn up.

Wednesday 10th February		A Talk on “Bess of Hardwick” Join us in the Conference Room at the Kesgrave Community centre, for Marion Burbridge’s talk on “Bess of Hardwick” entitled “From rags to Riches”. As usual we will start at 7.30pm.

Wednesday 24th February		Noggin and Games Evening Our second “noggin” of the year will again be at the Westerfield Railway, turn up for a 7.30pm start. (or earlier if you plan on trying the meals as well). No doubt the cards & dominos will make an appearance as usual. No booking needed, just turn up.

		We are always looking for ideas for future events, so if you have one or two please pass them on to any of your committee members. Alternatively let us know what your favourite event has been and we will do our best to run it again.

Other Links ... ...		Main CSMA site
		Eastern Counties Motor Club

Click here to see the latest copy of the Traveller.

If you require any further information about any of these activities please email Jim Garrard. Thanks for looking.

What CSMA Membership means to You

The CSMA is the UK's largest Home, Leisure and Motoring Organisation and is open to everyone who works, or has worked, for an Agency, Organisation or PLC that has, or had, its roots in the Civil Service.

Even if you worked there for just a short time you can still join. And, like 325,000 other people, you can enjoy outstanding benefits. For example, savings on TVs, washing machines and household electrical goods. Really low-cost breakdown cover with Britannia Resue, the UK's fastest rescue service - up to 50% cheaper than other services.

There's a wide range of financial services, including special rates on home and motor insurance. Discounts on holidays at home and abroad, and savings of upto 50% on quality travel insurance. Luxury breaks at Eaves Hall, the former CSMA Country Club in Lancashire, and Ghyll Manor Country Hotel in Sussex.

Motoring & Leisure, is the CSMA's own colour magazine. Featured in each issue are travel and motoring features, special offers and competitions, and information from the local CSMA Groups listing regional events and local activities.

The CSMA is one of the UK's largest private members clubs and it can improve almost every aspect of your life. As a non-profit making organisation it is run by members for members. For 75 years members have been able to take advantage of savings on almost every purchase they may consider, whether they drive or not.

Whatever your age or family circumstances, the sooner you join us, the sooner you can benefit from everything we have to offer. You'll be glad that you did.

Call us FREE on 0800 669944 for an information pack, or to join.

Last updated 11th August 2009.