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Bourne Park the latest Ipswich park to receive outdoor gym equipment

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The latest installation brings the total number of free outdoor fitness spaces in Ipswich to seven.

Why it matters: The addition expands free fitness options for residents as Ipswich Borough Council continues to implement its Play Area Strategy 2022-27.

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Bourne Park fitness areaIpswich Borough Council

The details: The new outdoor gym features four pieces of equipment:

  • Two cross trainers

  • A chest press

  • A fitness bike

All equipment includes usage instructions for visitors and has been strategically placed next to the paddling pool and play area on the park's east side to ensure community-wide accessibility.

What they're saying: Councillor Lucy Trenchard, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Parks and Climate Change, says: "The new fitness space is a welcome addition to Bourne Park to our residents and visitors. Completed just in time for spring, the new equipment offers the community a perfect start to their outdoor fitness routine in the fresh air, free of charge within the beautiful surroundings of the park."

For context: This installation joins existing outdoor gyms at Castle Hill, Christchurch Park, Fen Bight Circle, Maple Park, St Augustine's Green and Whitehouse.

The bigger picture: As part of the installation process, a large lime tree stump was relocated elsewhere in the park to continue providing a valuable habitat for insects and wildlife.

The bottom line: Bourne Park now offers residents a free, accessible option to exercise outdoors while enjoying one of Ipswich's many green spaces.

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Computer scientist son of micro-brewery owner first to complete Ipswich pub trail

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Adam Littler, a 23-year-old computer scientist whose parents were brewers, has become the first person to complete both Sip'Swich drinks trails, visiting all 15 venues in just two days.

Why it matters: The Sip'Swich trails, organised by Ipswich Central  in conjunction with Ipswich Borough Council, aim to showcase the town's brilliant selection of pubs and bars to a wider audience, helping people discover new venues they've never visited before.

The big picture: Littler, who moved to Ipswich six months ago, was awarded a limited edition Sip'Swich reusable cup and received a surprise £50 voucher from men's retailer James St. Peter's for being the first to complete both trails.

Mark Hubert of James St. Peters presenting Adam Littler with his voucher
Mark Hubert of James St. Peters presenting Adam Littler with his voucherIpswich Central

What they're saying: "Having moved to Ipswich six months ago and loving a drink with friends, when I saw the trails being promoted in the local paper newsfeed it was right up my street as something to do!" Littler said.

By the numbers: The ambitious pub-goer visited 13 venues on Saturday 8 March before returning to complete the final two a couple of days later. He collected his prize less than a week after the trails launched.

The details: As a computer scientist with brewing in his blood, Littler scored each location on a 1-10 scale rating for enjoyment of the drink, price and atmosphere.

"The Arbor House and Crafty Fox were two venues that I was really impressed with for their friendly and knowledgeable staff plus recommendations they made. The Arbor House was an unexpected gem that I'd go back to, and, the Crafty Fox had a really lovely vibe about it," he said.

To make the challenge more interesting, Littler had a different type of drink in every venue, including wine at Boom Battle Bar, a cocktail at Cosy Club and a spirit at The Black Horse Inn.

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Adam Littler was the first to complete the Sip'Swich trailAdam Littler

What's next: Littler plans to do the trail again with another group of friends so his girlfriend can also win a reusable cup. Meanwhile, the trails will run until the end of April or when all prizes have been claimed.

Lee Walker  from Ipswich Central said:

Ipswich is so lucky to have an incredible range of pubs and bars each with their own character and ambience. We devised Sip'Swich as a way of showcasing those places to a wider audience.

The bottom line: Further special prizes will be awarded over the coming weeks, including a voucher for a brewery tour donated by the Briarbank Brewery. Details and trail cards can be downloaded from www.allaboutIpswich.com/sipswich or collected from any of the 15 participating venues.

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