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 and inviting guests to write positive articles or love letters to our town.

Ipswich Top-Up Shop

Event in Ipswich

Ipswich Top-Up Shop

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Ipswich Top Up Shops at Ipswich Minster Tower St, Ipswich

19
Feb
Free parking in Ipswich Town centre?  Yes please!

From the Blog on 16 Feb 2025

Free parking in Ipswich Town centre? Yes please!

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 […]

BSSG Drop-in, Community Cafe and Library

Event in Ipswich

BSSG Drop-in, Community Cafe and Library

Wednesday 19th February 2025

BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG)

19
Feb
The People’s Community Garden – Wednesdays

Event in Ipswich

The People’s Community Garden – Wednesdays

Wednesday 19th February 2025

ActivLives at The People’s Community Garden Maidenhall Allotments, Halifax Road Ipswich, Ipswich

19
Feb
Ipswich Top-Up Shop

Event in Ipswich

Ipswich Top-Up Shop

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Ipswich Top Up Shops at Triangle Church, Ipswich Dickens Rd, Ipswich

19
Feb
Hop to it! Exciting news from St Elizabeth Hospice

From the Blog on 10 Feb 2025

Hop to it! Exciting news from St Elizabeth Hospice

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 […]

Hippos

Event in Ipswich

Hippos

Wednesday 19th February 2025

St. Augustine’s Church and Hub Bucklesham Rd, Ipswich

19
Feb

Love Letter to Ipswich

For the love of the Wolsey 550

Kath Cockshaw - Wolsey 550

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.

For the love of the Wolsey 550
BME Suffolk Food Bank

Event in Ipswich

BME Suffolk Food Bank

Wednesday 19th February 2025

BME Suffolk Support Group (BSSG)

19
Feb
A time to sew

Event in Ipswich

A time to sew

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Burlington Church Halls London Rd, Ipswich

19
Feb
Have your say at Area Committee Meetings

From the Blog on 6 Feb 2025

Have your say at Area Committee Meetings

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 […]

Kids & Carers Hub

Event in Ipswich

Kids & Carers Hub

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Emmaus Suffolk -The Royal Oak Felixstowe Rd, Ipswich

19
Feb
Free cycling activities – Cycling for Health Group

Event in Ipswich

Free cycling activities – Cycling for Health Group

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Suffolk County Council at Christchurch Park Bolton Ln, Ipswich

19
Feb
Chat & Chill: Ladies Conversational Group

Event in Ipswich

Chat & Chill: Ladies Conversational Group

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Ipswich County Library Northgate St, Ipswich

19
Feb
At Ipswich.love CIC, we are delighted to partner Suffolk Libraries

From the Blog on 6 Feb 2025

At Ipswich.love CIC, we are delighted to partner Suffolk Libraries

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 […]

Love Letter to Ipswich

For the love of Bunny-bout and Ipswich Mountain

For the love of Bunny-bout and Ipswich Mountain - Ipswich.love

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!

For the love of Bunny-bout and Ipswich Mountain

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Samantha Sherman - Ipswich.love

Miranda Acres

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beren Reid

Beren Matheson Nowell

Beren is a relative newcomer (est. 2021), drawn to Ipswich because of its history, connectivity and variety. He is an active supporter of the local community, and works in Digital Marketing and PR for Suffolk Mind, Suffolk’s independent mental health charity.

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.

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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