Sports
In the sporting stakes, Halesworth is quite limited in facilities, although Halesworth Town Football Club, who reside at Dairy Hill have had limited success in recent years, their rivalry with Wenhaston United does lead to some entertaining nights around the town. Both teams are currently in Division 1 of the Ipswich Based SIL league format
Cricket wise, Halesworth Cricket Club folded. But In 2005 A small group of Halesworthians founded the new breed of cricket club, Halesworth Pumas, who have managed to build a club from nothing, In 2006 the Pumas recorded just one loss, which was against a select XI, 2007 season started strongly, after 4 games 3 victories had been attained, the 4th game mentioned being a very close affair at Southwold. One more win was recorded, 2008 was a transition year, with no home ground. But 2009 saw a move to Ringsfield and from 14 matches home and away the team had 7 wins 6 losses and 1 unfinished match, 2010 will also be at Ringsfield as the community welcomed the club so warmly. The teams slogan "hit out or get out" is very much a mantra to the teams style of play and is emblazoned on the trademark wristbands worn by all players, associates and "W.A.G.S."
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