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Ipswich Town Ladies players visit Henley Gate development

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Crest Nicholson held an event at their Henley Gate development in Ipswich, featuring players from Ipswich Town Ladies FC.

What's happening: The event, which took place on Saturday, 3 August, brought together residents, potential homebuyers, and Ipswich Town Ladies players to mark the team's recent promotion.

Ipswich Town Ladies FC players with a fan in a bedroom
Ipswich Town Ladies FC players, Christina English and Charlotte Fleming, Ella Rutherfod and Sophie Peskett, with a fanPaul NixonPaul Nixon Photography

Key points:

  • Ipswich Town Ladies FC players Ella Rutherford, Sophie Peskett, and Charlotte Flemming attended the event.

  • Activities included a kickabout and a raffle for a signed team shirt, with proceeds going to Young Lives vs Cancer.

  • An Ipswich Town FC-themed bedroom was displayed in one of the show homes.

An ITFC-themed bedroom
The home featured an ITFC-themed bedroomPaul NixonPaul Nixon Photography

What they're saying:

Ella Rutherford of Ipswich Town Ladies FC said: "It's been great to see some of the Henley Gate development, including this brilliant Ipswich FC bedroom! We've also met some great people from the local community and it's been nice to spend some time with some of the young Ipswich fans who came down to the launch. Helping inspire the next generation is really important and it's part of what we do."

Karen Coulson, Sales and Marketing Director at Crest Nicholson Eastern, commented: "We were so pleased to commemorate the promotion of Ipswich F.C. with a themed room at our flagship Ipswich development, Henley Gate. As well as having some of our amazing Ipswich Town F.C. players down to visit the homes, and check out the football inspired bedroom, we met lots of residents from the community, or who were considering a move to the area."

Development details:

  • Henley Gate includes 80 acres of woodlands and open spaces.

  • It is located three miles from Ipswich Station.

  • The first phase of the development is nearing completion, with a second phase planned to launch later this year.

  • Prices for three or four-bedroom homes start at £182,500 with Smart Own, and £400,000 for private sale.

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Local migration exhibition competing for global heritage award

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Suffolk Archives' community-led project about migration stories is in the running against attractions from 15 countries for a prestigious museums award.

The "Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk" exhibition has been shortlisted for Community Engagement Programme of the Year at the 23rd annual Museums + Heritage Awards.

Why it matters: The nomination recognises Suffolk's approach to documenting and celebrating diverse cultural histories through community collaboration.

Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk
Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to SuffolkSuffolk County Council

The details: The free exhibition explored historical and contemporary migration experiences to Suffolk since the end of World War II, including:

  • Oral history recordings

  • Stories of migrant entrepreneurs

  • Archive materials from the Ipswich and Suffolk Council for Racial Equality

  • Narratives about Jewish refugees, Polish soldier Marion Laskowski, and the Windrush generation

  • Examples of traditional clothing from around the world

From the community: The exhibition featured "The Journey" – an art installation consisting of 125 birds made from sustainably sourced plywood, each decorated to represent a unique migration story.

What they're saying: "This nomination reflects the incredible collaboration between Suffolk Archives, local community groups, and artists. It's a wonderful acknowledgment of how migration stories have shaped our county's history and brought together diverse voices in a meaningful way," said Councillor Philip Faircloth-Mutton, Cabinet Member for Environment, Communities and Equality.

Anna Preedy, Director of Museums + Heritage Awards, said: "This year's shortlist truly reflects the breadth and depth of the cultural sector and its determination to deliver first-class visitor experiences for all."

By the numbers: The global awards include entrants from across the UK and 14 other countries ranging from Norway and Egypt to Australia.

The competition: 'Arrivals' is competing alongside exhibitions from Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, Manchester Museum, The Landmark Trust, and Historic England.

What's next: The winners will be announced on 15 May.

The bottom line: Suffolk Archives' latest exhibition is "Departures", which explores emigration from Suffolk. It runs at The Hold, on Ipswich's Waterfront, until 31 May, with a programme of tie-in events. Visit www.suffolkarchives.co.uk for more details.

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