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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Ipswich Bolton Lane – AA – Tuesday
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Alcoholics Anonymous at St Margaret’s Church Bolton Ln, Ipswich
From the Blog on 17 Oct 2026
Local work joins Constable exhibition at Christchurch Mansion
By Press Team
Constable to Contemporary at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, runs 24 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 with work by local schools…
Event in Ipswich
Yoga Group
Tuesday 20th October 2026
CHIp Community Hub Ipswich CIC Princes St, Ipswich
Event in Ipswich
Volunteer at Chantry Walled Garden – Tuesdays
Tuesday 20th October 2026
ActivLives at Chantry Walled Garden
Event in Ipswich
Body Conditioning Class
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Ipswich Borough Council at Whitton Sports Centre
From the Blog on 17 Oct 2026
First International Film Festival Comes to King Street Cinema
By Press Team
The Ipswich International Film Festival runs 31 October to 14 November at King Street Cinema, with 35mm classics, previews and…
Event in Ipswich
Looking for a Pilates Class? Small Group Mat Class
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Becky Q Pilates
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
Toddler’s Group
Tuesday 20th October 2026
The Salvation Army Ipswich Priory Centre
Event in Ipswich
Ipswich Top-Up Shop
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Ipswich Top Up Shops at All Hallows Church Landseer Rd, Ipswich
From the Blog on 15 Oct 2026
Remembrance Sunday parade and services return to Ipswich
By Press Team
Pay your respects at the Ipswich Remembrance Sunday parade and service in Christchurch Park. Armistice Day events also take place…
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Greenways Conservation work party – Tuesday
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Greenways Countryside Project Stoke Park Dr, Ipswich
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Tots at Christ Church Ipswich
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Christ Church United Reformed / Baptist Church Tacket St, Ipswich
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Body Conditioning
Tuesday 20th October 2026
Ipswich Borough Council at Gainsborough Sports & Community Centre Brazier's Wood Rd, Ipswich
From the Blog on 15 Oct 2026
Young People Invited to Help Transform Ipswich Community Hub
By Samantha Sherman
Young People Can Learn Trade Skills While Transforming an Ipswich Community Hub A new project coming to Ipswich this November…
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.