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Local Creative Producers Appointed to Help Shape Ipswich’s 2029 City of Culture Bid
Four Ipswich and Suffolk creative producers join Bid Director Amy Vaughan to build the UK City of Culture 2029 programme before August's submission.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – June 22 2026
Tai Chi, crafts and social clubs across Ipswich in the week of 22 June, plus Jazz Dance Thursdays for seniors at Murrayside Community Centre.
You Don’t Need To Be An Expert To Get Involved In Pride in Place
One of the biggest misconceptions about community projects is that they're only for people with impressive CVs, professional backgrounds or years of experience sitting on committees. The Pride in Place programme - a government investment for Whitehouse and Stoke Park/Chantry of £20m into each area over 10 years - is trying to change that.
Ipswich steps up its UK City of Culture 2029 bid
Cultural leaders, businesses and community groups met at the Ipswich Regent on 17 June to shape the UK City of Culture 2029 bid. Public events to follow.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – June 15 2026
The Suffolk Day Fayre at the Buttermarket, Monday Hobby Night at Harvest Moon and more of our picks for the week ahead in Ipswich.
What Could £20 Million Mean For Both Whitehouse And Stoke Park & Chantry?
Nothing has been decided yet. Pride in Place asks Whitehouse and Stoke Park & Chantry residents what up to £20 million each should pay for over ten years.
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.
Could You Help Decide the Future of Whitehouse or Stoke Park & Chantry?
Ipswich Borough Council wants chairs and members for the Whitehouse and Stoke Park & Chantry Neighbourhood Boards. You do not need to be an expert.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – June 08 2026
Dementia support at the Rushmere Memory Cafe, Fitness Pilates at All Saints Kesgrave, strolls and board games: what's on in Ipswich from 8 June 2026.
Saddle Up for Fun: Brand-New Inclusive Play Area Opens at Murray Road, Ipswich
We have some wonderful news for local families—the brand-new children’s play area at Murray Road Recreation Ground has officially opened its gates!