Your local guide to what’s on, including activities, exhibitions, craft markets,
theatre and dance, and events in Ipswich.
We love to tell you about events that are happening locally, as well as those further afield that might be of interest to you. Posting a community event is free so whether it is a concert, rally, craft fair, fund-raiser, or other type of event we’d love to hear from you.
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And if it is Photography or Art Exhibitions in Ipswich you are interested in, click here for the latest exhibitions in Ipswich and the surrounding area.
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Jun 27 all-day
14th June - Bread Workshops with Susan Hudson - Continental breads to excite the taste buds! Cost £65 per person. 11.00 am - 3.00pm. All ingredients,Read more
Jun 27 @ 10:00 – 16:30
A one-day course aims to cover all the things you need to know before starting to keep a few pigs on your land. It will not be looking at commercialRead more
Jun 27 @ 13:00 – 17:00
At Gallery 3, Ipswich Town Hall, Cornhill, Ipswich, IP1 1DH A workshop led by Ipswich jazz drummer and bandleader Bob Airzee. The workshop does not intend to turn everyone intoRead more
Jun 27 @ 14:00
We are painting and sketching at St Mary’s Church in Wherstead which has a Norman doorway and views of the River Orwell and Orwell bridge. We have made arrangements forRead more
Jun 30 @ 09:30 – 16:30
Learn the basics of a skill that is rapidly coming back into fashion, having been replaced by computer cut plastic signage in the 1980s. Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens inRead more
Jul 4 @ 10:00 – 17:00
We are painting and sketching the medieval house and gardens. We have made arrangements for our members to sketch and paint at various venues in and around Ipswich. Orwell ArtRead more
Jul 5 all-day
14th June - Bread Workshops with Susan Hudson - Continental breads to excite the taste buds! Cost £65 per person. 11.00 am - 3.00pm. All ingredients,Read more
Jul 5 @ 14:00 – 14:30
An afternoon with Simon Cousins inspecting his beehives and learning how to find the queen, identify drones and workers and the different brood chambers. Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens inRead more
Jul 8 @ 11:00 – 17:00
We are painting and sketching at the Otley Hall, the stunning Grade 1 listed, 16th Century moated hall. Entrance fee to gardens is £3.00. We have been requested to theRead more
Jul 11 @ 10:00 – 17:00
We are painting and sketching in the grounds of Framlingham College with views across the valley to Framlingham Castle and church. We have made arrangements for our members to sketchRead more
Jul 18 all-day
We are painting and sketching the barns, Belted Gallaway cattle and Baldwin sheep at Lux Farm, Rushmere. This is the second visit to this venue. We have made arrangements forRead more
Jul 18 @ 10:00 – 16:00
An Introduction to Falconry day course run by Alec Shearer Share this:Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on TwitterRead more
Jul 23 all-day
14th June - Bread Workshops with Susan Hudson - Continental breads to excite the taste buds! Cost £65 per person. 11.00 am - 3.00pm. All ingredients,Read more
Jul 25 all-day
14th June - Bread Workshops with Susan Hudson - Continental breads to excite the taste buds! Cost £65 per person. 11.00 am - 3.00pm. All ingredients,Read more
Jul 25 @ 14:00
We are painting and sketching at the unusual timber framed church (part 15th century) in a rural setting near a moat. We have made arrangements for our members to sketchRead more
Aug 1 all-day
14th June - Bread Workshops with Susan Hudson - Continental breads to excite the taste buds! Cost £65 per person. 11.00 am - 3.00pm. All ingredients,Read more
Aug 1 @ 10:00 – 17:00
We are painting and sketching in the grounds of Framlingham College with views across the valley to Framlingham Castle and church. This is the second visit to this venue. WeRead more
Aug 8 @ 13:30 – 17:00
We are painting and sketching the old farm house and barns with gardens with views to the Fynn Valley. We have made arrangements for our members to sketch and paintRead more
Aug 15 @ 14:00
We are painting and sketching farm buildings, gardens, views to Kyson Point and Tide Mill at Hill Farm, Martlesham. This is the second visit to this venue. We have madeRead more
Aug 17 all-day
14th June - Bread Workshops with Susan Hudson - Continental breads to excite the taste buds! Cost £65 per person. 11.00 am - 3.00pm. All ingredients,Read more
Aug 19 @ 14:00 – 17:00
We are painting and sketching the pretty Aldham church. We have made arrangements for our members to sketch and paint at various venues in and around Ipswich. Orwell Art ClubRead more
Aug 22 @ 10:00 – 17:00
We are painting and sketching in Ipswich Transport Museum. The entrance fee is £3.50.. We have made arrangements for our members to sketch and paint at various venues in andRead more
Aug 29 @ 14:00
We are painting and sketching in Hadleigh. Church Square has an old church and interesting houses. We have made arrangements for our members to sketch and paint at various venuesRead more
Sep 5 @ 14:00
We are painting and sketching in the pretty village of Kersey. We have made arrangements for our members to sketch and paint at various venues in and around Ipswich. OrwellRead more
Sep 12 @ 14:00
We are painting and sketching at the picturesque harbour of Pin Mill. We have made arrangements for our members to sketch and paint at various venues in and around Ipswich.Read more
Sep 16 @ 10:00 – 16:00
17th June: Summer Seasonal Cooking/Mediterranean – Discover fabulous summer seasonal recipes and the wonderful flavours of the Mediterranean. The colours and flavours combine into rich Tagines, fragrant cous-cous, delicious flatbreadsRead more
Oct 28 @ 10:00 – 16:00
17th June: Summer Seasonal Cooking/Mediterranean – Discover fabulous summer seasonal recipes and the wonderful flavours of the Mediterranean. The colours and flavours combine into rich Tagines, fragrant cous-cous, delicious flatbreadsRead more
Nov 20 – Nov 22 all-day
Treat yourself to a weekend of stitching seasonal projects ready for Christmas – use them to decorate your own home, or give them as special presents. Stars, kings, doves, poinsettias, angels,Read more
Nov 20 – Nov 22 all-day
Your chance to learn the skills and knowledge needed to solve cryptic crosswords in a relaxed and friendly setting. No more hassle or frustration. You will discover how cryptic clues workRead more
Nov 25 @ 10:00 – 16:00
17th June: Summer Seasonal Cooking/Mediterranean – Discover fabulous summer seasonal recipes and the wonderful flavours of the Mediterranean. The colours and flavours combine into rich Tagines, fragrant cous-cous, delicious flatbreadsRead more
