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Have you got an Open Heart?
Green hearts have been appearing around town. Fresh Start in Carr Street trains 16-24s not in work or education, and has started the Open Heart Campaign.
Holywells, Gainsborough and Cups of Tea
The only known Gainsborough painting of Ipswich is of Holywells Park, where Jon Shapcott and his team opened Bishops Café in April 2023.
How much do you know about the other Football Club in Ipswich?
Ipswich Wanderers began as an under-14s side in 1980 and play at Humber Doucy Lane. They took the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division title in 2022-23.
Ipswich Tourist Guides Love Ipswich!
Guided walks have run every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon through the summer for over 40 years, led by the Ipswich Tourist Guides Association.
Have you ever been inside the Unitarian Meeting House?
Built in 1699, this Grade One listed Friars Street building opens free to visitors 12-4 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until the end of September.
Reading Quest – Where will reading take you this summer?
Suffolk Libraries' new summer reading programme for children aged 2-12, with a Suffolk theme. Collect one free from your library from Saturday 13 July.
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.
Summer Trail activity devised by Ipswich shopmakers
Independent shops in and around the Buttermarket have hidden letters to find and make into words. The trail runs 23 July to 31 August, with cash prizes.
Community Champion Report: Stoke Park
Hi, my name is Teresa, and I am the Community Champion at Asda Stoke Park, Ipswich.
What does promotion mean to the Official ITFC Supporters Club?
So, what does promotion to the Premier League mean to the Official Supporters Club? That’s my challenge and I’m struggling to give a definitive view.