Monday 17th August 2026
Ipswich & Kesgrave Bridge Club at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre and Sports Hall

By Miranda Acres
Pride in Place in Whitehouse and Stoke Park & Chantry is moving into its next chapter. The early work has…
Monday 17th August 2026
Gainsborough Community Library Clapgate Ln, Ipswich
Monday 17th August 2026
CHIp Community Hub Ipswich CIC at CHIp Community Hub Ipswich CIC Princes St, Ipswich
Monday 17th August 2026
Heels Squad at Suffolk New College

By Press Team
The heart and soul of our town is officially on its way to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport…
Monday 17th August 2026
Slimming world with Charlotte at St. Augustine’s Church and Hub Bucklesham Rd, Ipswich

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.

Monday 17th August 2026
The Flying Horse Cafe & Public house Waterford Rd, Ipswich
Monday 17th August 2026
Notoriety Community Choir at Bramford Road Methodist Church Bramford Rd, Ipswich

By Press Team
What’s On in Ipswich This Week: Highlights and Local Events Whether you live in Ipswich or are visiting Suffolk for…
Monday 17th August 2026
Ipswich JAFFA Running Club Sidegate Ln W, Ipswich
Monday 17th August 2026
Pia Dance Fit at Ipswich Sports Club Henley Rd, Ipswich
Monday 17th August 2026
Alcoholics Anonymous at Museum Street Methodist Church Museum St, Ipswich

By Press Team
Today brings fantastic news for our town, as Ipswich Borough Council announces the appointment of development partners for the much-anticipated…

By Sammi Wong
A love letter to Ipswich and second chances — from a childhood of art prizes to finding creative opportunity later in life.

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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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