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.

Stretch and reset, yoga for the week ahead. 

Event in Ipswich

Stretch and reset, yoga for the week ahead. 

Sunday 15th June 2025

Yoga with Louisa at Tower Hall 5 Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich

15
Jun
Blankets for Ipswich

From the Blog on 12 Jun 2025

Blankets for Ipswich

By Miranda Acres

On Saturday 24th May, we hosted a knitting and crochet workshop to kickstart our “Blankets for Ipswich” project with Craft Forward CIC. We welcomed a group of wonderful knitters & crocheters at St. Stephen's Church to make unique squares for the blankets.

Crafty Sundays

Event in Ipswich

Crafty Sundays

Sunday 15th June 2025

Broomhill Library Sherrington Rd, Ipswich

15
Jun
Kesgrave Sunday Crafts

Event in Ipswich

Kesgrave Sunday Crafts

Sunday 15th June 2025

Kesgrave Library Kays Cl, Ipswich

15
Jun
Spring Wood Working Party

Event in Ipswich

Spring Wood Working Party

Sunday 15th June 2025

Spring Wood

15
Jun
College invests £500k in animal centre upgrade

From the Blog on 10 Jun 2025

College invests £500k in animal centre upgrade

By Suffolk New College

TikTok star with over 30 million followers attends launch Jimmy Doherty says the unit is ‘one of the best I have seen in the country’ An animal centre in Suffolk has just benefited from a £500k facelift.   Based at the Suffolk Rural campus of Suffolk New College, situated eight miles north of Ipswich, the […]

New Ipswich Vegan Market 

Event in Ipswich

New Ipswich Vegan Market 

Sunday 15th June 2025

St Clements Arts Centre Fore St, Ipswich

15
Jun

Love Letter to Ipswich

For the love of spreading your wings.

For the love of spreading your wings. - Ipswich.love

By Gary Pope

If a man who has lived in one of the most revered cities in the world can see all the glorious beauty of Ipswich, then anybody can.

For the love of spreading your wings.
Lego and Crafts Club

Event in Ipswich

Lego and Crafts Club

Sunday 15th June 2025

Stoke Library High School, Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich

15
Jun
Children’s Craft Session

Event in Ipswich

Children’s Craft Session

Sunday 15th June 2025

Ipswich County Library Northgate St, Ipswich

15
Jun
Sir Keir Starmer visits Suffolk New College

From the Blog on 10 Jun 2025

Sir Keir Starmer visits Suffolk New College

By Suffolk New College

Around 250 guests, students, staff, community leaders and industry partners welcomed Sir Keir Starmer to Suffolk New College.   During the visit, the prime minister outlined a commitment to invest at least 14.2bn in Sizewell C, a new power station that will be based near Leiston in Suffolk.   Sir Keir also took questions from […]

A Peep into the Past Tours

Event in Ipswich

A Peep into the Past Tours

Sunday 15th June 2025

The Friends of the Ipswich Museums (FoIM) at Christchurch Mansion Soane St, Ipswich

15
Jun
Father’s Day Sunday Roast

Event in Ipswich

Father’s Day Sunday Roast

Sunday 15th June 2025

Emmaus Suffolk -The Royal Oak Felixstowe Rd, Ipswich

15
Jun
Rosehill Sunday Crafts

Event in Ipswich

Rosehill Sunday Crafts

Sunday 15th June 2025

Rosehill Library Tomline Rd, Ipswich

15
Jun
Lloyds Avenue Redevelopment … This is not us!

From the Blog on 4 Jun 2025

Lloyds Avenue Redevelopment … This is not us!

By Miranda Acres

We just want to clarify that Ipswich.love are not part of the recent objections to the Lloyds Avenue pedestrianisation after some confusion.

Love Letter to Ipswich

For the love of skating rinks and Ipswich Summers

For the love of skating rinks and Ipswich Summers - Ipswich.love

By Julie Oldring

I loved my Ipswich Summers, we used to cycle down to Broomhill Swimming Pool, have the morning in the water and have a picnic lunch in Broomhill Park after, pure magic!

For the love of skating rinks and Ipswich Summers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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