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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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Event in Ipswich
The People’s Community Garden – Mondays
Monday 24th August 2026
ActivLives at The People’s Community Garden Halifax Rd, Ipswich
From the Blog on 21 Aug 2026
Beyond the ranking: What community connection really looks like in Ipswich
By Miranda Acres
A new national index has sparked questions about community connection in Ipswich. We look beyond the league table at what the figures really measure, the context they miss and the people bringing our town together.
Event in Ipswich
BSSG Drop-in, Community Cafe and Library
Monday 24th August 2026
BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG)
Event in Ipswich
Junior Tennis Sessions 5 – 8 Yrs Monday 9-10
Monday 24th August 2026
Ipswich Borough Council at Christchurch Park Bolton Ln, Ipswich
Event in Ipswich
The Peace Cafe
Monday 24th August 2026
St Francis Church Hawthorn Dr, Ipswich
From the Blog on 21 Aug 2026
Ipswich Secures £1 Million Sport England Boost for Active Communities
By Press Team
A Million Pound Boost for Ipswich’s Active Communities Ipswich is set to get a massive boost to its community health…
Event in Ipswich
SUMMER HIDEOUTS at AMPP STUDIO
Monday 24th August 2026
AMPP Studio Dove 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
Active Adults at KWMCC – Bodyweight
Monday 24th August 2026
Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre and Sports Hall
Event in Ipswich
BME Suffolk Food Bank
Monday 24th August 2026
BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG)
From the Blog on 21 Aug 2026
Have you heard of @goodweirdrunning?
By Sam Sherman
Callum Sparkes is running to every away game for the ITFC premier league season 2026/2027. We follow him all the way and support his crowdfunding effort in this article
Event in Ipswich
Boxfit Class – Mondays
Monday 24th August 2026
Murrayside Community Centre Nacton Rd, Ipswich
Event in Ipswich
Let’s Play!
Monday 24th August 2026
The New Wolsey Theatre Civic Dr, Ipswich
Event in Ipswich
Chantry Library The Blank Page Project
Monday 24th August 2026
Chantry Library Hawthorn Dr, Ipswich
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,…
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.