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Extra chances to visit Ark

04/10/2020

Noah’s Ark, or “VerhalenArk”, is the world’s only floating exhibition of Bible stories. Covering 2,000 square meters and 4 floors, the Ark is a half-sized replica of Noah’s original boat; a symbol of hope no matter what you believe. Throughout the “museum-ship” are enchanting exhibitions and displays of wooden sculptures telling some of the most…

American Kestrel at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

Flying extended at Owl Sanctuary

03/10/2020

Over the past couple of months, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary has been welcoming visitors back to the centre to enjoy over 80 owls and other birds of prey, many of them flying free…and very close!In previous years of “normality”, the flying season would have finished at the end of September to enable the participant birds to…

Discover Ipswich at your own pace

02/10/2020

Have fun discovering Ipswich with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.Buy in booklet or instant download format. Are you curious about Ipswich? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of the self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme…

Stay safe on Suffolk coastline

A campaign has been launched today to remind East Suffolk residents and visitors about the importance of staying safe on the coast. Throughout the Covid-19 restrictions, and particularly since early summer, East Suffolk Council’s Coastal Management Team has received almost daily reports from concerned landowners, businesses and the community about people climbing eroding cliffs, climbing…

Railway cafe bar improvements despite restrictions

01/10/2020

Greater Anglia has made some changes to its on train catering facilities as a result of the latest government guidance. In line with other hospitality venues, café bar services on the train operator’s Intercity services between Norwich and London must close between 10pm and 5am. Therefore, with immediate effect, there will be no catering service…

Strictly Star reschedules Burn The Floor tour…

Kevin Clifton and the sensational worldwide Ballroom dance company Burn The Floor return with a bang in 2021! The tour, which was originally due to take place in the Spring of 2020 and was only a week away from opening when the UK went into lockdown due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, has been successfully rescheduled…

Eye Tests are more important than ever

21/09/2020

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is calling on people in the East of England to look after their eyes during this year’s National Eye Health Week [21st – 27th September]. The charity is highlighting the role that high street optometrists can play in eye care, at a time when hospitals are facing…

Citizens Advice Ipswich: Seven things to check if you’re at risk of redundancy

16/09/2020

Citizens Advice Ipswich has helped people with 740 issues relating to employment issues since lockdown. Pay, redundancy, furlough and contract questions are the top issues it has dealt with during the pandemic. Nicky Wilshere, Chief Officer of Citizens Advice Ipswich, said: “We have helped people with a huge range of issues since lockdown, but we…

Appeal after thefts from Baby Remembrance Tree

15/09/2020

Police are appealing for witnesses after thefts from a remembrance tree in Ipswich. The thefts took place sometime between July and 5 September in the Magic Garden area of Holywells Park in the town. Three brass leaves from a remembrance tree sculpture, commissioned by the Ipswich Hospital Baby Bereavement Group, were stolen. Each leaf represents…

Pre-lockdown green collections set to restart

Pre-lockdown garden waste collections is set to restart in East Suffolk later this month after being impacted by Covid-19. Following disruptions to garden waste collections in East Suffolk due to Covid-19, the service is now set to return to normal on Monday 28 September, in accordance with the original bin collection dates. This means that…