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ActivSheds celebrates 10 years of community, craftsmanship and connection in the heart of Ipswich
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ActivSheds celebrates 10 years of community, craftsmanship and connection in the heart of Ipswich

ActivSheds is proud to mark a decade of making, mending, creating and connecting with a special celebration on Friday 8th…

Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich –  April 06 2026
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Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – April 06 2026

Discover What’s Happening in Ipswich This Week There is always a wonderful sense of community here in Ipswich, and this…

Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich –  March 30 2026
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Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – March 30 2026

What’s happening in Ipswich: Your guide to the week ahead As we head into another busy week in our fine…

Samba time, anyone?
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Samba time, anyone?

Get down to the Cornhill in Ipswich today to party like a Brazilian!. The new new location for the portal opens today from 1pm. Samba time, anyone?

Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich –  March 23 2026
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Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – March 23 2026

What’s happening in and around Ipswich this week Welcome to your weekly look at the vibrant community events taking place…

Windrush: vibrant event to light up Ipswich
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Windrush: vibrant event to light up Ipswich

Ipswich comes together to celebrate the Windrush anniversary

Be part of an Official Guinness World Records’ Attempt
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Be part of an Official Guinness World Records’ Attempt

Ipswich makes an attempt on a Guinness World record trying to create the largest human cancer ribbon. Trinity Park sees the attempt - join in

You Are Ipswich!
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You Are Ipswich!

Across the town, we’re listening - through surveys, recordings and conversations - capturing what makes Ipswich distinctive and how culture can help our town to thrive over the next decade.

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

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

Local voices help shape future of The Baths
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Local voices help shape future of The Baths

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

Street Performers’ Showcase
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Street Performers’ Showcase

Ipswich Borough Council is calling on all street performers – from musicians and magicians to acrobats, dancers, living statues, poets,…

Royal Bengal Sports Club
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Royal Bengal Sports Club

a blog post describing the Royal Bengal Sports Club in Ipswich, a community led club for everyone

1,250 New Trees to Be Planted Across Ipswich During Ipswich Loves Trees Week
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1,250 New Trees to Be Planted Across Ipswich During Ipswich Loves Trees Week

Ipswich Borough Council is planting 1,250 new trees across the town to mark Ipswich Loves Trees Week (14 to 20 February 2026). The annual initiative celebrates the vital role trees play in the town’s landscape, wildlife habitats and overall wellbeing.

Ipswich Completes First Step of UK City of Culture Bid  
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Ipswich Completes First Step of UK City of Culture Bid  

Ipswich has completed the first stage of its bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, submitting its Expression of Interest to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Town waits to hear if succesful in passing the the next stage. Residents are ask to continue to sign the pledge at www.ipswich2029.com to show breadth and depth of support

Work starts on Town Centre Greening
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Work starts on Town Centre Greening

Ipswich Borough Council is beginning a project to add greening into Ipswich Town Centre. The post describes the project

Valentine’s events in Ipswich 2026
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Valentine’s events in Ipswich 2026

A summary of events for Valentine's weekend taking place in various Ipswich locations in 2026

Ipswich becomes part of a wider global conversation
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Ipswich becomes part of a wider global conversation

The Ipswich Portal has recently become part of an even wider global conversation, after linking up with Asia’s first-ever Portal in Manila, Philippines - the sixth installation worldwide. A side-effect of international connection has been local connection. People pause. They linger. They comment on who’s on screen. They laugh together when someone waves back. Strangers strike up conversations that simply wouldn’t happen elsewhere in the town centre.

CLAY 1A moves a step closer with Towns Fund support
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CLAY 1A moves a step closer with Towns Fund support

Plans for CLAY 1A, a new creative and visitor attraction on Ipswich’s waterfront, have recently taken an important step forward after securing support from the Towns Fund Town Centre Regeneration programme.

Ipswich community invited to help shape future of The Baths
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Ipswich community invited to help shape future of The Baths

Brighten The Corners is hosting a public community event to share plans for a £1.92 million regeneration project that will…

Crown Street Car Park Now 24/7: Unlocking a More Vibrant Ipswich, Day & Night
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Crown Street Car Park Now 24/7: Unlocking a More Vibrant Ipswich, Day & Night

Following a successful trial, the Crown Street Car Park is now officially open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich –  January 26 2026
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Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – January 26 2026

Exciting Adventures Await in Ipswich This Week! Hello there, lovely people of Ipswich and beyond! Get ready to mark your…

Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich –  January 19 2026
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Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – January 19 2026

Discover Exciting Events in Ipswich This Week As the week unfolds in Ipswich, there is an abundance of activities and…

Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich –  January 05 2026
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Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – January 05 2026

What’s On in Ipswich This Week: A Fresh Look at Local Events As the week unfolds in Ipswich, there’s a…

Ipswich Regent Theatre Reopens After Major £3.45M Refurb
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Ipswich Regent Theatre Reopens After Major £3.45M Refurb

The iconic Ipswich Regent Theatre has triumphantly re-opened following an extensive £3.45 million refurbishment.

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