It’s time we give Ipswich the love it deserves.

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.

Ipswich Tourist Guides Association – Afternoon Tea Walks

Event in Ipswich

Ipswich Tourist Guides Association – Afternoon Tea Walks

Friday 6th March 2026

The Ipswich Tourist Guides Association

06
Mar
The Museum Beginnings

From the Blog on 28 Feb 2026

The Museum Beginnings

By Erica Burrows

a brief update of Ipswich Museum's history including its original location and reasons for the move

Adult Colouring Group at Rosehill

Event in Ipswich

Adult Colouring Group at Rosehill

Friday 6th March 2026

Rosehill Library Tomline Rd, Ipswich

06
Mar
Carpet Bowls at Sidegate Lane Community Centre – Fridays

Event in Ipswich

Carpet Bowls at Sidegate Lane Community Centre – Fridays

Friday 6th March 2026

Sidegate Lane Community Centre Sidegate Ln, Ipswich

06
Mar
Art and Crafts Group

Event in Ipswich

Art and Crafts Group

Friday 6th March 2026

Steam House Cafe Carr St, Ipswich

06
Mar
Future Female Society celebrates 10 years of impact ahead of International Women’s Day

From the Blog on 26 Feb 2026

Future Female Society celebrates 10 years of impact ahead of International Women’s Day

By Press Team

Future Female Society (FFS) marked its 10-year anniversary with a celebration evening on Tuesday 24th February at King Street Cinema

CoffeeSpace

Event in Ipswich

CoffeeSpace

Friday 6th March 2026

Tower Hall

06
Mar

Love Letter to Ipswich

For the love of an underdog

For the love of an underdog - Ipswich.love

By Hannah Page

Ipswich has always been buzzing with positive energy and community vibes, a town that never stands still and empowers its waterside town location and qualities

For the love of an underdog
Friday Family Crafts

Event in Ipswich

Friday Family Crafts

Friday 6th March 2026

Gainsborough Community Library Clapgate Ln, Ipswich

06
Mar
Friday family art, craft, garden and play club.

Event in Ipswich

Friday family art, craft, garden and play club.

Friday 6th March 2026

Landseer Road Methodist Church Landseer Rd, Ipswich

06
Mar
Local voices help shape future of The Baths

From the Blog on 26 Feb 2026

Local voices help shape future of The Baths

By Press Team

Brighten The Corners welcomed businesses, community groups, entrepreneurs, and artists from across Ipswich last night to share their ideas for The Baths regeneration project.

Chilli Night

Event in Ipswich

Chilli Night

Friday 6th March 2026

Three Wise Monkeys Lloyds Ave, Ipswich

06
Mar
Northgate & Associated Karate Clubs – Friday Kumite

Event in Ipswich

Northgate & Associated Karate Clubs – Friday Kumite

Friday 6th March 2026

Northgate & Associated Karate Clubs at All Saints Church and Hall Kesgrave Main Rd, Ipswich

06
Mar
South Suffolk Youth Orchestra

Event in Ipswich

South Suffolk Youth Orchestra

Friday 6th March 2026

Northgate Arts Centre Sidegate Ln, Ipswich

06
Mar
Street Performers’ Showcase

From the Blog on 24 Feb 2026

Street Performers’ Showcase

By Sam Sherman

Ipswich Borough Council is calling on all street performers – from musicians and magicians to acrobats, dancers, living statues, poets, puppeteers and more – to apply now for a place in the town’s first‑ever Street Performers Showcase, taking place on Saturday 4 April. Applications are open from 9 February until 5pm on 6 March, and […]

Love Letter to Ipswich

For the love of trying the bigger jumps at the track

By Reggie Goldsmith-Gray

Read this love letter to Ipswich from Reggie, who's a big fan of the BMX track and the bountiful supply of "Eiffel Towers".

For the love of trying the bigger jumps at the track

Meet the team

Lily Hammond, UWU Studio

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.

Louise Alexander - Ipswich.love

Louise Alexander

Louise is a qualified accountant, with over 30 years experience in charities and C.I.Cs.   She moved to Ipswich in 2022 and is the Finance Manager of Eastern Angles Theatre.  She’s passionate about drawing portraits, theatre, discovering Suffolk and promoting Ipswich.

James Kindred - Ipswich.love

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 - Ipswich.love

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 - Ipswich.love

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.

Joe Bailey - Ipswich.love

Joe Bailey

Joe is the founder and driving force behind Brighten The Corners, The Smokehouse, The Baths, Out Loud Music CIC, Punch Studios, Sounds East CIC and the St Stephen’s Church venue. Joe brings a wealth of experience from the live music industry to the organisation.

Helen Oldfield - Ipswich.love

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.

Samantha Sherman - Ipswich.love

Samantha Sherman

Sam has more time to spend on interests following a 33-year Board-level career in Container Shipping and International Logistics. Passionate about Ipswich, Sam looks to see how we might jointly reverse some negativity and bring some deserved positivity back to our beloved Town.

Samantha Sherman - Ipswich.love

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 and humble servant to Romeo the rescue dog.

Cordelle Sheldon - Ipswich.love

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.

Andrew Laws - Ipswich.love

Andrew Laws

Andrew has been playing in bands and organising live music events in Ipswich for around 30 years. Andrew also runs Yeseo; an SEO Marketing Agency based in Ipswich. He also works on a pro-bono basis with local charities and not-for-profit through the Suffolk Pro Help scheme.

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.

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