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Calendar Club returns to Ipswich for Christmas season

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Calendar Club launched its festive pop-up store at a new location in Ipswich town centre last weekend. The retailer has moved from its previous Westgate Street site to 17 Tavern Street, formerly occupied by The Body Shop.

Why it matters: The move places Calendar Club in a prime spot on one of Ipswich's busiest shopping streets just as the Christmas shopping period begins.

Calendar Club on Tavern Street, Ipswich
Calendar Club will remain open until the end of JanuaryOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

Key details:

  • The store opened on Saturday, 19 October 2024

  • It will remain open until early January 2025

  • Products include calendars, diaries, and gifts, with most items priced under £10

  • Ipswich Town FC branded merchandise is also available

What they're saying: "Calendar Club is always a welcome addition to Ipswich's retail offering at Christmas time," said Rachael Jackson of Penn Commercial. "We are confident that their new site at 17 Tavern Street – right in the heart of the town's busiest thoroughfare – will prove a great hit with festive shoppers."

The bottom line: With 25 years of high street experience, Calendar Club aims to offer Ipswich shoppers a wide selection of calendars and gifts for the 2024 festive season.

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FORKNIGHT returns to Ipswich with 30+ delicious offers

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Now's your chance to discover Ipswich's incredible food scene – special offers await at pubs, cafés and restaurants across the town centre from 19-31 May, as the beloved FORKNIGHT returns after a six-year hiatus.

Why it matters: This campaign isn't just about the deals – it's about discovering what makes Ipswich's food scene worth celebrating and finding your new favourite spot. From British classics to African-inspired dishes, FORKNIGHT celebrates the diversity that makes Ipswich's food scene special.

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What's new: More than 30 participating venues are offering special deals throughout the day – whether you're after breakfast, brunch, lunch or an evening meal out.

European delicacies, American comfort food, Asian flavours, African cuisine, and much more, giving you plenty of reasons to step outside your usual habits and try something new, somewhere new.

What they're saying: Lee Walker , CEO of Ipswich Central , said: "We've got a wonderful array of places to eat around the town, that for a two-week period we're showcasing these and encouraging people to make use of great food offers to eat out with friends or family.

"Visit a venue you haven't tried before, maybe enjoy a type of cuisine that you wouldn't normally try or didn't even know was available right here in town!"

How to take part: Visit www.allaboutipswich.com/forknight to browse the offers. Choose one that catches your eye and quote 'FORKNIGHT' when booking at participating venues.

Walker added: "FORKNIGHT is a reminder that we have some great places to eat out around the town, for breakfast, brunch, lunch or an evening meal out we've got all options covered."

The bottom line: FORKNIGHT offers the perfect opportunity to support local businesses whilst expanding your culinary horizons. Why not make this the fortnight you finally try that restaurant you've been meaning to visit?

Over the next two weeks, we'll be spotlighting some of the incredible people behind Ipswich's most-loved eateries, so make sure you subscribe to our newsletter and visit our website regularly.

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