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NHS Trust that runs Ipswich Hospital to hold public meeting tomorrow

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The Council of Governors for the NHS Trust that runs Ipswich Hospital will meet tomorrow in Colchester, with members of the public invited to attend and raise questions about local healthcare services.

Why it matters: The meeting offers residents a chance to hear directly from senior healthcare leaders about the performance of local hospitals and community health services.

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) runs both Ipswich and Colchester hospitalsOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The key details:

  • East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) runs both Ipswich and Colchester hospitals

  • The meeting starts at 2pm at Kingsland Church Community Centre in Colchester

  • Chief Executive Nick Hulme, Chair Helen Taylor and Lead Governor Helen Rose will provide updates

  • Performance of the Trust's services will be discussed

  • The public will have an opportunity to ask questions

Worth noting: The meeting will be held in person only, with no virtual attendance option available afterwards.

The bottom line: While the meeting is being held in Colchester, it covers services across both East Suffolk and North Essex, including Ipswich Hospital.

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Ipswich Regent and Corn Exchange announce star-studded spring entertainment lineup

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The Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange have unveiled their spring season programme, featuring top comedians Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee alongside Strictly Come Dancing stars and music tributes.

The big picture: The spring season spans multiple entertainment genres, bringing a variety of performances to Ipswich:

  • Eight major comedy shows running from February to April

  • Six Strictly Come Dancing professionals performing individual shows

  • Two classic opera productions

  • Multiple music tribute acts and performances

Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange spring lineup
Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange spring lineupIpswich Theatres

Key performances

Comedy:

  • Paddy McGuinness: Nearly There (20 February)

  • Jack Dee: Small World (27 February)

  • Chris McCausland: Yonks (18 March)

  • Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour (22 March)

  • Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny (9 April)

  • Rob Beckett: Giraffe (15-16 April)

Dance:

  • Giovanni Pernice (21 March)

  • Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu (23 March)

  • Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez (28 March)

  • Nikita Kuzmin (19 April)

Music:

  • BOYZLIFE (26 January)

  • Big Girls Don't Cry (14 February)

  • The Darkness (6-7 March) - sold out

  • Rumours of Fleetwood Mac (23 April)

  • Illegal Eagles (25 April)

Opera:

  • Madama Butterfly (4 February)

  • La Bohème (27 March)

What they're saying: Councillor Jane Riley, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Culture and Customers, said: "We're thrilled to present an exciting new season of shows at the Ipswich Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange, which are designed to delight, inspire, and entertain."

The bottom line: All shows are now available to book through the Ipswich Theatres website, except for The Darkness performances which have sold out.

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