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Community garden project aims to bring Ipswich residents together

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An Ipswich charity is launching free courses to help residents build connections and develop new skills through gardening and nature-based activities at two community gardens.

The big picture: ActivLives, which runs community health and wellbeing programmes across Ipswich, is offering its Grow Your Future course at two locations in the town:

  • Chantry Walled Garden, starting 11 February

  • The People's Community Garden on Halifax Road, starting 12 February

  • Each course runs for 12 weeks and offers five hours of activities per session.

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The free courses help residents build connections and develop new skills through gardening and nature-based activitiesActivLives

Details: The courses will help participants:

  • Learn practical gardening and horticulture skills

  • Get involved in nature conservation

  • Build confidence in a supportive environment

  • Connect with other community members

Getting involved: Interested residents can attend open days to learn more:

  • 21 January, 10:00-14:00 at Chantry Walled Garden

  • 22 January, 10:00-14:00 at The People's Community Garden

What they're saying: Project Manager Susannah Robirosa said the sessions will be "fun, social, welcoming" and "tailored towards personal goals."

The bottom line: The free courses are open to anyone aged 16 and above, with no previous gardening experience required. Residents can contact ActivLives on 01473 345350 to secure their place.

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Police appeal after golf ball attack damages historic Landguard Fort

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Over 40 golf balls were driven at Felixstowe's Landguard Fort, causing mortar damage to the historic structure's outer wall.

Why it matters: The damage constitutes an offence under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, which protects historically significant sites.

Inside the Landguard Fort in Felixstowe
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The details: Suffolk Police reported that the incident took place between 17:00 on Monday, 10 March and 09:00 on Tuesday, 11 March.

The golf balls were driven from a grass mound outside the fort on Point View Road, with some projectiles clearing the outer wall and landing in the inner parade area.

What's next: Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about those responsible to come forward.

How to help: Contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference 37/13803/25 via:

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form.

The bottom line: This act of vandalism has caused damage to one of Felixstowe's most important historic landmarks, which is protected by national legislation.

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