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SEN Santa sessions at Buttermarket this weekend
Santa will turn down the music and limit numbers at the Buttermarket Shopping Centre this weekend after parents asked for calmer festive events for children with special educational needs (SEN).
Buttermarket Centre
The Buttermarket Centre has been a fixture of Ipswich town centre since opening in 1992, offering 32 shops including TK Maxx, and a variety of dining options. A 430-space underground car park serves visitors to the centre.
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Ipswich helping Ipswich: Town rallies to support Jamaican namesake after Hurricane Melissa
One Ipswich community is coming to the aid of another 4,800 miles away, as local organisers coordinate a donation drive to support the Jamaican neighbourhood's recovery following Hurricane Melissa.
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PAW Patrol duo to appear at Buttermarket Christmas lights switch-on
Chase and Skye from PAW Patrol will help switch on the Christmas lights at the Buttermarket in Ipswich on Sunday, 16 November, with free activities running from 11:00 to 15:00.
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How you can help local children wake up to gifts this Christmas
Shoppers at the Buttermarket Centre can donate new toys and food items to ensure no Ipswich family goes without this festive season, with donations accepted until 14 December.
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John Ferguson exhibition brings 40 inspiring photographs to Buttermarket and empty shopfronts
A local photographer whose work is held in the National Portrait Gallery and who has captured images in over 50 countries is bringing 40 of his most inspiring photographs to Ipswich this week, with a free exhibition inside the Buttermarket Centre.
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Buttermarket pumpkin patch returns next week with Halloween activities
Families can select their perfect pumpkin at the Buttermarket next Tuesday, with face painting and a month-long pumpkin trail offering Halloween activities throughout October.
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Deesigner Hair celebrates 30 years at the Buttermarket Centre
One of Ipswich's longest-standing hair salons is marking three decades of service, with plans to remain for another 15 years after signing a new lease.
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Kids roleplay centre opens at Buttermarket, SEND sessions available
Little City has set up a temporary children's activity centre in Ipswich's Buttermarket Centre, where children can let their imagination run wild, running until Friday 1 August with sessions costing £4.50.
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Buttermarket unveils 'Chatty Bench' to tackle loneliness
The Buttermarket has installed the "Chatty Bench" after security staff noticed people sitting alone for hours and began offering friendly conversations to combat loneliness.
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Ed Sheeran mural unveiled at Buttermarket as town prepares to go pink
A large-scale portrait of Ed Sheeran has been unveiled in the Buttermarket Centre as part of Ipswich's "Paint the Town Pink" campaign ahead of the star's exclusive UK concert at Portman Road.
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Free dinosaur event coming to Buttermarket this Saturday
The Buttermarket will host live dinosaur shows and interactive experiences on 5 July, with activities running from 10:00 to 16:00.
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How your unwanted items can help animals in need in Ipswich
Drop off clothing, shoes, books and household goods at The Buttermarket this week to support RSPCA Suffolk Central Branch's care for vulnerable animals.