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Snakes Alive!
Introducing 'Snakes Alive', a new resident company in Ipswich having moved to the town from Essex - let's give them an Ipswich welcome!
What is Artistic Swimming?
Artistic Swimming, more commonly known as Synchro Swimming, and combines athletic movements performed in water and choreographed to music.
Innovate Suffolk: A Fresh Start
Innovate Suffolk's relaunch backs home-grown ideas and the Suffolk Pound, starting with a Greentech Hackathon at Suffolk One, Ipswich, 7-9 November 2025.
Not Feeling Sixth Form? Haven’t Made a Plan Yet? You Still Have Time to Restart at Suffolk New College
Feeling unsure after GCSEs or sixth form? Drop into Suffolk New College’s Restart Event on 15 Sept and enrol on the night. Don’t miss out.
The Church Reopens with Fresh Energy and Packed September Programme
After a short summer break, Ipswich’s much-loved cultural hangout The Church will throw open its doors once again on Saturday 30th August
Have you been to St Peter’s by the Waterfront?
Candlelight string quartets, flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez, rock and jazz: the autumn programme at St Peter's by the Waterfront, and how to book.
On the huh? Get the T-shirt
Ipswich slang that only makes sense if you’re from here, on a proper tee. Buy merch, support Ipswich community projects.
Join the The Arts Society South East Suffolk
Arts lectures and trips from The Arts Society South East Suffolk, meeting at Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre most first Tuesdays. Visitors welcome.
Tell Your Story
Twelve Tuesday sessions of creative writing and print making at the New Wolsey Theatre from 16 September. NHS social prescribing criteria apply.
Creative Club
Creative Club runs every Wednesday from 3 September at Ipswich Job Centre, 10.30am to 12.30pm, with an artist on hand. Everyone welcome.