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From the Blog on 18 Sep 2024
Businesses and education unite by creating skills fair for young people
By Suffolk New College
The FutureSkills Fair on 4 Nov 2024 aims to inspire young people by showcasing career opportunities in Suffolk.
From the Blog on 17 Sep 2024
A fresh look at the Ipswich Transport Society – come, join us!
By Sam Sherman
Formed in 1957 as the Ipswich Land Transport Society, the ITS is still going strong, currently meeting once a month.
From the Blog on 15 Sep 2024
What is MAN v FAT?
By Sam Sherman
Since starting in 2017, MAN v FAT Football has made a significant impact on men’s health in Ipswich. The programme, which combines football with weight loss, is proud to offer its services in the town, helping men improve their health and wellbeing. The first club in Ipswich was a turning point for many men looking […]
From the Blog on 12 Sep 2024
The Ipswich Choral Society, proudly singing since 1824!
By Sam Sherman
The Ipswich Choral Society is a friendly choir of around 100 members. It is the second oldest Choral Society in England, having been formed in 1824. The Suffolk Chronicle records that the Ipswich Choral Society was founded 24 January 1824 with about 20 members. The newly formed society met on Tuesdays once a fortnight to […]
From the Blog on 11 Sep 2024
Did you know how many ways you can look after your health in lovely Ipswich – for free?
By Louisa Kate Rogers
Have you ever taken a walk around Ipswich and noticed the beautiful parks, traditional architecture and gorgeous churches? There will be more of an expert than me who can tell you about these wonderful parts and history of Ipswich. But what I can tell you is that by walking in nature you can significantly improve […]
From the Blog on 1 Sep 2024
Discover GeoIpswich: geological ages within walking distance.
By Caroline Markham
GeoSuffolk’s new, free leaflet focusing on the geology of our townscape will be launched at St Peters by the Waterfront on September 14th to celebrate Heritage Open Days. It is the latest in a series of leaflets we have written on the geology of Suffolk – all on our website. There is such a wealth […]
From the Blog on 31 Aug 2024
New college leisure programme offers everything from Italian to Instagram
By Suffolk New College
A new adult learning programme will offer people the chance to study everything from Instagram to Italian.
From the Blog on 23 Aug 2024
Introducing IP Express Cabs: Ipswich’s New Standard in Pre-booked Private Hire Transport
By Sam Sherman
A new era in private hire transport for Ipswich has begun with the launch of IP Express Cabs. With a clear vision for local provision, IP Express Cabs aims to redefine pre-booked private hire services, offering reliable, safe, efficient, and intelligent customer-focused transport. A Vision for Better Transport in Ipswich IP Express Cabs loves Ipswich […]
From the Blog on 23 Aug 2024
‘I’m amazed’ – 73-year-old great-grandfather of two gains GCSE in English after leaving school at 14
By Suffolk New College
A pensioner in his seventies who left school at 14, returned to college to study a GCSE in English and ended up with a grade 6. Danny Davey, 73, from Ipswich – who took the GCSE thanks to the support of Suffolk New College – said: “I never wrote until I started here in September […]