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Free bowls taster sessions available at two Ipswich clubs this bank holiday
Roundwood and Ipswich Bowling Clubs are offering local residents the chance to try bowls for free during the national Bowls' Big Weekend.
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Which ‘mischievous’ film character is visiting the Buttermarket Centre this month?
A "mischievous" guest will visit the Ipswich shopping centre's tropical-themed family day on 27 May, to celebrate the release of the new Lilo & Stitch film during May half-term.
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New state-of-the-art swimming complex approved for Ipswich
Ipswich Borough Council's ambitious Aquatic Centre plan has secured planning consent, with the facility targeting an "Excellent" BREEAM sustainability rating.
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More than a shed: The enduring appeal of Suffolk's beach huts
Retired couple Barbara and Alan have visited their Felixstowe hut "Idle Hours" daily for 24 years, embodying the deep connection many owners feel.
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Serenade Sessions: A new kind of music event for Ipswich
Introducing Serenade Sessions from CHIp, a new and brilliantly intimate monthly live music experience that the whole family will enjoy.
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Geek Retreat: The purple and yellow shop where nobody plays alone
Geek Retreat Ipswich is a trading card game shop and cafe that has diverse income streams, a committed community, and an inclusive approach that has created a very special atmosphere.
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Metaphors be with you – the rise of spoken word in Ipswich
An overview of the local poetry and spoken word scene and how it has grown into a thriving, self-sustaining creative community that develops talented writers and performers.
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The Moloko set to reopen this weekend under original owner
Ipswich nightspot The Moloko returns this Saturday after a three-month closure, with founder Zoe Cutting back at the helm.
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Blast from the Past: The hidden retro gaming lounge levelling up Northgate Street
Blast from the Past is perhaps one of Ipswich’s best-kept secrets. Behind an easily missable doorway on Northgate Street lies a collection of games and consoles that would make a grown nerd weep with joy.
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Broomhill Lido: Is it going to happen?
After two decades of fiercely committed campaigning, hope and excitement, has the restoration of Ipswich's Broomhill Lido been shelved?
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Meet the organisation turning vacant high street buildings into thriving communities
Community Hub Ipswich, affectionately known locally as CHIp, is a nonprofit organisation that takes over empty buildings and transforms them into community hubs. By facilitating creative events, and offering space for local artists to sell work, they have fostered a sense of inclusion and community.
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Free screening of Steve Coogan's The Penguin Lessons coming to Ipswich
Cinemagoers can sign up now for the special preview of The Penguin Lessons on 17 March, a month ahead of its official release – for free.