Wednesday 19th February 2025
Ipswich Top Up Shops at Ipswich Minster Tower St, Ipswich
By Sam Sherman
It’s not often that we get something new for free these days… Ipswich Central, working with Apex Ipswich Blackfriars Car Park in Foundation Street, is offering a ‘Free after 3pm on Thursday’ offer for town centre parking, starting on 20 February for a ten week trial period. The trial gives FREE car parking on Thursdays […]
Wednesday 19th February 2025
BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG)
Wednesday 19th February 2025
ActivLives at The People’s Community Garden Maidenhall Allotments, Halifax Road Ipswich, Ipswich
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Ipswich Top Up Shops at Triangle Church, Ipswich Dickens Rd, Ipswich
By Sam Sherman
We all loved the last trail, so it’s very exciting that St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the next Hop to it! Suffolk 2025 which will take place between 21st June and 29th August. We all remember the fabulous Pigs, Elephants and Owls, and are looking forward to seeing this year’s Hares hopping around the town! This […]
Wednesday 19th February 2025
St. Augustine’s Church and Hub Bucklesham Rd, Ipswich
By Kath Cockshaw
As soon as I was involved in the ‘Thomas Wolsey 550’ project, I started to find out all I could about you by talking to all the people who make you what you are.
Wednesday 19th February 2025
BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG)
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Burlington Church Halls London Rd, Ipswich
By Sam Sherman
Did you know that Ipswich Borough is split into five different areas, and then again into wards? There are three councillors per ward. Each Area regularly holds what is called an Area Committee Meeting – members of the public can attend, share concerns and raise questions. It’s a great opportunity to understand what goes on […]
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Emmaus Suffolk -The Royal Oak Felixstowe Rd, Ipswich
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Suffolk County Council at Christchurch Park Bolton Ln, Ipswich
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Ipswich County Library Northgate St, Ipswich
By Sam Sherman
At Ipswich.love, we are delighted to partner Suffolk Libraries. They offer people an incredible variety of services, activities and entertainment, online and in the real world. As well as picking up books, you can join fitness activities, arts and crafts sessions, baby and toddler groups, and friendly sessions to meet new people. And most of […]
By Lucy Slater
Ipswich you are a very unique place, one which I will always hold dear to me and I’m very thankful for all the memories you’ve been a part of!
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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