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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50+ Badminton Class
Friday 21st August 2026
Ipswich Borough Council at Whitton Sports Centre
From the Blog on 19 Aug 2026
Celebrate a Decade of Live Music: The Smokehouse and University of Suffolk’s Double 10th Anniversary in Ipswich
By Press Team
Our town’s beloved grassroots music venue, The Smokehouse, is marking its 10th birthday with a fantastic month-long programme of gigs,…
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ActivFriends – Friendly Community Hub for people living with Dementia and their Carers
Friday 21st August 2026
ActivLives at Whitehouse Baptist Church and Hall Waterford Rd, Ipswich
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Wellbeing Cafe
Friday 21st August 2026
Bridge Communities at On the huh! St Peter's St, Ipswich
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Stay & Play at Chantry
Friday 21st August 2026
Chantry Library Hawthorn Dr, Ipswich
From the Blog on 17 Aug 2026
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – August 17 2026
By Press Team
What’s On in Ipswich: Fantastic Events and Activities for the Week Ahead Whether you call Ipswich home or are planning…
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Amazing Animals: Forests & Conservation
Friday 21st August 2026
Christchurch Mansion Soane St, 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.
Event in Ipswich
Stay & Play at Chantry
Friday 21st August 2026
Chantry Library Hawthorn Dr, Ipswich
Event in Ipswich
Amazing Animals: Forests & Conservation
Friday 21st August 2026
Christchurch Mansion Soane St, Ipswich
From the Blog on 12 Aug 2026
Pride in Place: The Boards Are Taking Shape And Your Say Still Matters
By Miranda Acres
Pride in Place in Whitehouse and Stoke Park & Chantry is moving into its next chapter. The early work has…
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Friendship Friday for Elders
Friday 21st August 2026
BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG)
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Wordplay at Gainsborough
Friday 21st August 2026
Gainsborough Community Library Clapgate Ln, Ipswich
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Totally Local – IBC
Friday 21st August 2026
Ipswich Borough Council at Chantry Park Hadleigh Rd, Ipswich
From the Blog on 10 Aug 2026
Ipswich Officially Submits UK City of Culture 2029 Bid Backed by 100+ Local Champions and New Ambassadors
By Press Team
The heart and soul of our town is officially on its way to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport…
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.