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Colour run to splash Christchurch Park with fundraising fun

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Ipswich residents can join a vibrant charity event next month, as Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity hosts a colour run in Christchurch Park.

The big picture: The event on Saturday 28 September aims to raise funds for hospital staff and patients while offering a fun, colourful experience for participants of all ages and fitness levels.

Jo Rawlings, Abi Southgate, Maddi Young, Emily Turner-Hennings, Dr Claire Lamplugh
ESNEFT's Staff Wellbeing team. Left-to-right: Jo Rawlings, Abi Southgate, Maddi Young, Emily Turner-Hennings and Dr Claire LamplughColchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity

Key details:

  • Participants can choose between 1km and 5km routes

  • Runners will be showered with eco-friendly coloured powder at each kilometre

  • All finishers receive a medal

  • Children under five can enter for free

Why it matters: Fundraising from the event will support vital health and healing efforts across local hospital sites.

What they're saying: Jo Rawlings, ESNEFT's wellbeing administrator told Ipswich.co.uk: "We're really looking forward to taking part in the colour run as a team. It's so important that staff at ESNEFT have access to facilities that support their well-being."

How to participate:

  1. Turn up on the day and sign up for either the 1km or 5km route

  2. Wear the provided white t-shirt

  3. Get colourful while supporting a good cause

How to support: Those unable to participate can donate to the ESNEFT wellbeing team's fundraising efforts at www.justgiving.com/team/wellbeing

The bottom line: This family-friendly event offers Ipswich residents a chance to get active, have fun, and support their local hospitals.

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Fire breaks out at former Betty Ford's nightclub in Ipswich

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Firefighters tackled a blaze at the former nightclub building in Ipswich town centre on Thursday evening, with no injuries reported.

This is the second fire Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service responded to on Thursday, following an earlier incident at the Fisons building in Bramford.

Firefighters at the scene at former Betty Ford's nightclub
Firefighters at the scene at former Betty Ford's nightclubGeorge Bentley
Firefighters at the scene at former Betty Ford's nightclub
Firefighters at the scene at former Betty Ford's nightclubGeorge Bentley

Firefighters from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service were spotted by the Cornhill at about 20:30 on Thursday.

The road was cordoned off as crews dealt with the fire swiftly.

Firefighters at the scene said there were no reported injuries.

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Rated as "Excellent" on Review Solicitors with an impressive 4.8/5 on Feefo.

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