For everything to do, see and celebrate in Ipswich, there's Ipswich.love
Ipswich is a brilliant town. Sure, it has its challenges, but it can sometimes feel like it gets used as a political football, rather than getting the praise, support and celebration it deserves. Ipswich.love is a not-for-profit CIC and is the home of promoting events in Ipswich, engaging with, and connecting communities.
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From the Blog on 8 Sep 2026
Autumn Plant Sale Returns to Chantry’s Hidden Garden Gem
By Sam Sherman
One of Ipswich’s best-kept gardening secrets is opening its gates again for another plant sale. Looking to give your garden…
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ActivSheds – mixed group
Thursday 10th September 2026
CRESS Pavillion, ActivLives at The People’s Community Garden Halifax Rd, Ipswich
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Employment Plus
Thursday 10th September 2026
The Salvation Army Ipswich Priory Centre
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Greenways Conservation work party – Thursday
Thursday 10th September 2026
Greenways Countryside Project Stoke Park Dr, Ipswich
From the Blog on 4 Sep 2026
Council officially acquires old Debenhams building in Ipswich
By Press Team
There is incredibly positive news for the future of our town centre this week, as Ipswich Borough Council has officially…
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Tiddlers Toddler group
Thursday 10th September 2026
St John the Baptist Church and Church Hall Cauldwell Hall Rd, Ipswich
Love Letter to Ipswich
For the love of accountability and aspiration
By Lynn Turner
A love letter to Ipswich and its potential — one resident's years of challenging perceptions and raising the county town's game.
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Coffee Pot Cafe at St Luke’s
Thursday 10th September 2026
St. Luke’s Church & Hall Cliff Ln, Ipswich
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Tot Rock at Kesgrave
Thursday 10th September 2026
Kesgrave Library Kays Cl, Ipswich
From the Blog on 4 Sep 2026
Lloyds Avenue improvements are one step closer to reality.
By Press Team
There is some brilliant news for Ipswich town centre! A major scheme to transform and enhance Lloyds Avenue is officially…
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Kids & Carers Club
Thursday 10th September 2026
Emmaus Suffolk -The Royal Oak Felixstowe Rd, Ipswich
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Kesgrave & District Help Centre
Thursday 10th September 2026
Kesgrave Town Council at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre and Sports Hall
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Wordplay at Chantry
Thursday 10th September 2026
Chantry Library Hawthorn Dr, Ipswich
From the Blog on 4 Sep 2026
A Decade of Live Music: The Smokehouse Ipswich Announces 10th Anniversary Line-Up
By Press Team
This September, the Ipswich music scene is gearing up for a monumental celebration as local institution The Smokehouse turns 10.…
Love Letter to Ipswich
For The Love of Creative Opportunities
By Sammi Wong
A love letter to Ipswich and second chances — from a childhood of art prizes to finding creative opportunity later in life.
Meet the team
Lily Hammond
Lily Hammond is the founder of Uwu Studio in Ipswich, where she combines her talents as an artist and designer to focus on community-based initiatives. Through workshops, public art, and collaborations, Lily aims to make the arts approachable and meaningful for all. She’s not just creating art; she’s building a community where everyone feels welcome.
Ben Driver
Ben is an artist, curator and hairdresser with a background in delivering creative community projects across Ipswich. They are the Founder of Guy Cry Club CIC, an organisation using art to diversify the dialogue on masculinity and mental health. Ben is also an ambassador for MANUP? a local charity breaking down the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.
Marcus Harris Noble
Recently returned Ipswich native Marcus has nurtured a career in both independent media, project development and programme delivery in local government and the social and charitable sectors. Alongside this, he maintains an active presence in the creative industries through numerous roles in film, television, music, radio and online production.
Miranda Acres
Miranda has been a Freelance Marketing and Design Consultant for more years than she cares to remember. A passionate member of Ipswich.love. Born, bred and choosing Ipswich. Huge supporter of Ipswich’s bid for City of Culture 2029. Mum to two amazing women, nanny to a beautiful baby girl, and humble servant to Romeo the rescue dog.
Cordelle Sheldon
Following a career which took her to one of the big 4 Consultancy firms working with a variety of global clients and then the University of Suffolk, Cordelle is now a freelance business advisor. Cordelle has held voluntary postions with the social mobility charity, Career Ready. She has lived in Ipswich for over 20 years and has a long affinity with the town.
Helen Oldfield
Helen Oldfield is Director of a PR & communications consultancy called Affinity PR & PR Coaching. She’s been self employed for 20 years. A former Citizens Advice CEO, now she’s Co-Director of the neurodiversity movement, Neurodelicious CIC. Helen’s PR business focuses on not-for-profits, state education, travel & tourism, arts & culture, community health & wellbeing.
James Kindred
James lives in Ipswich and has been a graphic designer and founder for the last 25 years. He specialises in branding, startups, guerilla marketing and effectively frustrating authority figures to deliver results. James is also co-chair of the Suffolk Autism Strategy board and a board advisor to R;ipple, a suicide prevention charity.
Our Mission
We are Inclusive
We value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all community members of Ipswich, not just the centre.
We are Collaborative
We believe in the power of collaboration and seek to work closely with other organisations and individuals who share our vision.
We are Innovative
We are committed to finding new and innovative ways to support Ipswich's growth and cultural importance.
We are Responsive
We are responsive to the community's changing needs and are committed to adapting our approach as needed.
We are Accountable
We are accountable to our donors, partners and the community and strive to maintain the highest standards of transparency, integrity and ethical conduct..
We are Proactive
We proactively seek opportunities to contribute to Ipswich's growth and cultural importance.