Event in Ipswich
Weekend Crafts for Children (Sunday sessions)
Sunday 23rd March 2025
Gainsborough Community Library Clapgate Ln, Ipswich
From the Blog on 16 Mar 2025
Ipswich Chamber Choir goes from strength to strength in 2025
By Sam Sherman
Since its formation in 1984 by our President Martyn Bagnall, Ipswich Chamber Choir has established a reputation for a high standard of performance and is honoured to have renowned tenor Mark Padmore as its patron. We celebrated our 40th anniversary last year with concerts of Bach, jazz and a memorable evening of choral favourites chosen […]
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Suffolk Swords Training Days – come, join us!
Sunday 23rd March 2025
Suffolk Swords at 13th Ipswich Sea Scouts Rushmere Rd, Ipswich
Event in Ipswich
Lego Club at Ipswich County Library
Sunday 23rd March 2025
Ipswich County Library Northgate St, Ipswich
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Live Music at The Waterfront
Sunday 23rd March 2025
The Waterfront Bar Bistro
From the Blog on 13 Mar 2025
Join us at The Arts Society Southeast Suffolk
By Sam Sherman
When you mention The Arts Society the first thought most people have is that we are a painting group, which is not the case. We are just one of the many societies nationwide, affiliated to a national organisation –“The Arts Society” In Ipswich we have three organisations with similar names-Ipswich Arts Association, Ipswich Art Society […]
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Amy Dowden & Carlos Gu: Reborn
Sunday 23rd March 2025
The Regent Theatre St. Helen's St, Ipswich
Love Letter to Ipswich
For the love of Dot Cotton
By Annabelle, Ellie, Marika, and Reece
Ipswich was a town that started as a small-town community, but eventually flourished into the city we know today. It began with a castle that was built in the 1600s but that was later demolished in the 1700s. Wool, Leatherwork, blacksmiths, butchers, and bakers were the important industries that created a flourishing shipbuilding industry in […]
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The Peace Cafe
Monday 24th March 2025
St Francis Church Hawthorn Dr, Ipswich
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BSSG Drop-in, Community Cafe and Library
Monday 24th March 2025
BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG)
From the Blog on 11 Mar 2025
Are you stuck in a pub rut?
By Sam Sherman
Are you stuck in a pub rut? Sometimes it’s nice to have a favourite local – you know what drinks they serve, you might have a favourite table and enjoy seeing familiar faces. But what if you were a bit more adventurous? What if you wanted to discover new places to eat and drink in […]
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The People’s Community Garden – Mondays
Monday 24th March 2025
ActivLives at The People’s Community Garden Maidenhall Allotments, Halifax Road Ipswich, Ipswich
Event in Ipswich
Active Adults at KWMCC – Bodyweight
Monday 24th March 2025
Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre Sports Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich
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BME Suffolk Food Bank
Monday 24th March 2025
BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG)
From the Blog on 2 Mar 2025
Photography Exhibition in Ipswich starts March 3rd
By Sam Sherman
INFOCUS, the annual exhibition of Ipswich and District Photographic Society, opens on Monday March 3 – at St Clement’s Arts Centre in Ipswich. It will be open every day until March 15th from 10-4. The society is one of the oldest photographic societies in the country, with its roots in Victorian times. It celebrated 100 […]
Love Letter to Ipswich
For the love of energy and enthusiasm
By David Matthews
There are young people, with energy and enthusiasm, and older people with experience, all from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Meet the team
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.
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.
Miranda Acres
Miranda has been a Freelance Marketing and Design Consultant for more years than she cares to remember. Co-founder of the Ancient House project – breathing life back into one of Ipswich’s most iconic, heritage buildings and supporting small businesses. A passionate member of Ipswich.love. Born, bred and choosing Ipswich.
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.
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