That was the impassioned plea from a pensioners group and dozens of former users who have been left frustrated for almost eight months, ever since a Lowestoft venue was closed suddenly.

The Olive Centre in Lowestoft prior to closure. Image: Access Community Trust (Image: Access Community Trust)

At the end of February the Olive Centre closed its doors in the town following the sudden collapse of a regional charity.

Back then 96 staff at the Access Community Trust were made redundant as the charity ceased trading with immediate effect.

Vital community wellbeing hubs, cafés and support services across Suffolk and Norfolk were all closed - including the Olive Centre - affecting many isolated people, vulnerable adults and youngsters across the........

© Eastern Daily Press