Working in collaboration with civic, business and education leaders in the Ipswich Vision group, Ipswich Central is spearheading a bid for government funding that could transform the town and it’s economic growth prospects.
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Free webinar for people suffering from tinnitus and hearing loss
Do you hear whistling, buzzing or humming in your ears? You may be experiencing Tinnitus and you are not alone.
Read moreSuffolk Female Entrepreneur Recognised for Success
Local entrepreneur recognised for making a powerful contribution to society, the economy and communities
Read moreAnn Shrager, NEAC New Paintings
Thompson’s Gallery, Aldeburgh are holding a one woman show by the extremely talented and sought after painter Ann Shrager.
Read moreIpswich Regent Theatre launches new season of live streamed events
Ipswich Regent Theatre has launched a new season of live streamed events with online production company Fane Online for audiences to enjoy in their own homes. The season continues on Thursday 14 January with A Night in with Richard Flanagan and features a variety of authors and personalities including Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle, bestselling novelist Kate Mosse, broadcaster Nicky Campbell and many more.
Read moreThe New Wolsey Theatre dedicates a whole performance of its 5* reviewed Rock ‘n’ Roll panto The Snow Queen to Carers
The Snow Queen has gone down a storm with audiences and reviewers – online and in the auditorium – since opening on Thursday 17th December.
Read moreWoodbridge School Prep launches new ‘Takeaways’ taster lessons for the Christmas holidays
Woodbridge School Prep has put together a series of 13 taster lessons – called ‘Takeaways’ – which it has filmed and placed on its website, for any parents to be able to enjoy with their children during the Christmas holidays.
Read moreMaking a difference
Home-Start in Suffolk has been dedicated to supporting Suffolk families struggling to cope with mental health, social isolation, poverty, illness, bereavement, family breakdowns and domestic abuse since 1999. Tara Spence, Home-Start in Suffolk’s CEO explains more about the organisation and their ethos.
Read moreOh Yes It Is! Ipswich Regent Theatre gets behind Panto Online
Ipswich Regent Theatre has announced they will be selling tickets for audiences to watch popular pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, a homemade show filmed and directed by Blue Peter legend Peter Duncan in his own back garden.
Read moreWoodbridge School’s RAF Cadet James named runner-up in BAE Systems’ ‘Future Cockpit Design’ competition
Woodbridge School’s James, in Year 12, has been named runner-up out of 31 teams in a major national contest, BAE Systems’ ‘Future Cockpit Design’ competition. James, aged 17, is a member of the RAF in the School’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF), and was the only Cadet to make the top five in this prestigious competition.
Read moreA Brighter Christmas for children, young people and families
Working across the East of England, Ormiston Families provides mental health and wellbeing services to enable children, young people and their families to feel safe, healthy and resilient.
Read moreStruggling families to benefit as Waitrose and John Lewis launch Christmas 2020 campaign
Suffolk family support charity, Home-Start in Suffolk, to benefit from major Christmas campaign.
Read moreSuffolk Barn Company, a new lifestyle brand, launches a range of natural, luxury products, handmade in Suffolk with locally sourced ingredients, for indulgence at home
November 2020 – Nestled in a secluded hollow, deep in the Suffolk countryside, sandwiched between crops and coast, Suffolk Barn Company is coming to life. A range of products for all occasions has been created and curated including a specially developed bath and spa range which will nourish and nurture while travelling or locked down at home.
Read moreSeagull Rep announces a sharing of a brand new adaptation of Jane Austen’s matchmaking classic, Emma
Following the success of their first production of Hound of the Baskervilles The Seagull Rep company, under the direction of Ann Courtney will transport Jane Austen s romantic comedy Emma on to the dance floor of a wedding. A cast of two, multi rolling, actors will explore this well loved Regency tale of matchmaking and unrequited love on Thursday 2 5 February at the Seagull Theatre, Lowestoft.
Read moreSHAKE Festival presents The Tempest on Zoom
SHAKE Festival is deep in rehearsal for their live reading of The Tempest which will be performed on Zoom on 19 November at 7.30pm GMT.
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