Events - Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Association

Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association, known as IA, is a registered charity supporting people living with an ileostomy or internal pouch, their families, friends and carers.

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Current Events

Events taking place throughout the UK and Ireland either run nationally by IA, by IA’s member organisations or a third-party event of interest to IA’s ostomate or pouch community.

North of Scotland IACoffee and Catch Up

From Nov 4th 2026 18:30 until Nov 4th 2026 20:00

At Starbucks, Union Square Shopping Centre, Aberdeen

Lincolnshire IAAnnual General Meeting

From Nov 7th 2026 12:30 until Nov 7th 2026 15:00

At Canwick Village Hall Montagu Road, Canwick, LN4 2RW

North Eastern IAIA North Eastern November Meeting

From Nov 7th 2026 13:00 until Nov 7th 2026 16:00

At Brunswick Methodist Church, Brunswick Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne. NE1 7BJ

North Eastern IAOOOPS (IleOstomy, ColOstomy and UrOstomy Patient Support group)

From Nov 9th 2026 09:30 until Nov 9th 2026 11:30From Nov 16th 2026 09:30 until Nov 16th 2026 11:30From Nov 23rd 2026 09:30 until Nov 23rd 2026 11:30From Nov 30th 2026 09:30 until Nov 30th 2026 11:30

At Shotton Community Hub Bridge Rd, Shotton Colliery, Durham DH6 2PQ

Lincolnshire IACoffee and Chat at The Ritz

From Nov 10th 2026 12:00 until Nov 10th 2026 14:00From Jan 12th 2027 12:00 until Jan 12th 2027 14:00From Mar 16th 2027 12:00 until Mar 16th 2027 14:00From May 18th 2027 12:00 until May 18th 2027 14:00From Jul 13th 2027 12:00 until Jul 13th 2027 14:00

At The Ritz (Wetherspoons), 143-147 High St, Lincoln LN5 7PJ

Birmingham IASutton Coldfield Social

From Nov 12th 2026 10:30 until Nov 12th 2026 12:30

At The United Reformed Church, Brassington Avenue, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AA

Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire IAChellaston Chat (Derbyshire Social)

From Nov 14th 2026 10:30 until Nov 14th 2026 12:30

At Hickory Smokehouse Swarkestone Rd, Derby DE73 5UE

Coventry & District IACoventry & District IA: Autumn Meeting

From Nov 14th 2026 13:00 until

At All Saints Church Hall, Rectory Lane, Allesley Coventry, CV5 9EQ

West YorkshirePinderfields Hospital Stoma Care Wellbeing Event Wakefield

From Nov 25th 2026 10:00 until Nov 25th 2026 15:00

At Normanton Golf Club Hatfeild Hall, Aberford Road Stanley, Wakefield WF3 4JP

Northamptonshire IANorthamptonshire IA Inaugural Meeting

From Nov 25th 2026 17:30 until Nov 25th 2026 18:30

At Wellingborough Salvation Army, Salem Ln, Wellingborough, NN8 4JT

Internal Pouch Pals - November 2026

From Nov 25th 2026 19:30 until Nov 25th 2026 21:00

At Online

Merseyside IAMerseyside IA Winter Meeting 2026

From Nov 28th 2026 10:00 until Nov 28th 2026 13:00

At Bullen Healthcare, Glacier Building, Brunswick Business Park, Harrington Road, Liverpool, L3 4BH

Lincolnshire IACoffee and Chat at The Moon Under Water

From Dec 1st 2026 12:00 until Dec 1st 2026 14:00From Jun 8th 2027 12:00 until Jun 8th 2027 14:00

At The Moon Under Water (Wetherspoons) 6 High St, Boston PE21 8SH

Surrey IASurrey IA Christmas Lunch

From Dec 5th 2026 12:00 until Dec 5th 2026 14:00

At Longacres Garden Centre Bourne Valley, Woodham Park Road, Woodham, Addlestone, KT15 3TH

IrelandIleostomy Association Northern Ireland - December 2026 Meeting

From Dec 5th 2026 12:30 until Dec 5th 2026 15:30

At Europa Hotel, Penthouse

Lincolnshire IAChristmas Meal

From Dec 6th 2026 13:00 until Dec 6th 2026 15:00

At Nosey Parker, 1 Crusader Road Lincoln LN6 7AS

West YorkshireJoint Christmas Social in Leeds with Crohn's and Colitis Leeds and District Network

From Dec 12th 2026 11:00 until Dec 12th 2026 12:00

At Tiled Hall Cafe, Leeds Art Gallery/Central Library, Leeds City Centre LS1 3AA

Lincolnshire IACommittee Meal and Meeting

From Dec 15th 2026 11:30 until Dec 15th 2026 14:30

At Windmill Farm, off Runcorn Road, Whisby Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QZ

West YorkshireOstomates Social - Bingley

From Jan 16th 2027 10:30 until Jan 16th 2027 12:00

At The Engine Room pub, Market Street, Bingley, BD16 2HP

Internal Pouch Pals - January 2027

From Jan 28th 2027 19:30 until Jan 28th 2027 21:00

At Online

West YorkshireCoffee and chat - Huddersfield

From Feb 13th 2027 11:00 until Feb 13th 2027 12:00

At Arcade Coffee, 9 Byram Arcade, Huddersfield HD1 1ND

West YorkshireWest Yorkshire IA - Members Meeting

From Mar 6th 2027 10:15 until Mar 6th 2027 12:30

At Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawsons Corner, Leeds LS28 5TA

Lincolnshire IATrustee and Committee Meeting

From Mar 9th 2027 10:00 until Mar 9th 2027 13:00

At Canwick Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick, LN4 2RW

Lincolnshire IAFlorence Minnie Lees Meeting and Midlands IA AGM

From Mar 15th 2027 11:00 until Mar 15th 2027 15:00

At Salts Healthcare, Ringway Business Park, Richard Street, Aston, Birmingham, B7 4AA

Lincolnshire IAEaster Meal

From Apr 4th 2027 12:45 until Apr 4th 2027 15:00

At Nosey Parker, 1 Crusader Road, Lincoln, LN6 7AS

Lincolnshire IACoffee and Chat at The Red Lion

From Apr 13th 2027 12:00 until Apr 13th 2027 14:00

At The Red Lion (Wetherspoons), 2–4 Roman Bank, Skegness, PE25 2RU

West YorkshireOnline Social

From Apr 25th 2027 11:00 until Apr 25th 2027 12:00

At Online via Zoom invite

Lincolnshire IAAnnual Spring Meeting: Celebrating 60 Years

From May 8th 2027 12:30 until May 8th 2027 15:30

At Canwick Village Hall Montagu Road, Canwick, LN4 2RW

Lincolnshire IACommittee Meeting

From Jul 20th 2027 19:00 until Jul 2nd 2027 21:00

At Canwick Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick, LN4 2RW