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Everything you need to know about the Wild Walls Festival closing party this Saturday

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Ipswich's Wild Walls Festival will wrap up on 5 October with a closing party at The Baths, featuring some of our town's top music talent.

The big picture: The event will cap off the four-week street art programme that has brightened up every corner of our town with new murals and street art, including the already-iconic "From Ipswich With Love" mural on the James Hehir Building.

‘ATMA Youth Mural’ on the James Hehir Building by ATMA during the Art Eat & Wild Walls in 2024
"From Ipswich With Love" by ATMAOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

Event details: The not-to-be-missed event is produced by Brighten the Corners,  and features some of our town's most promising, up-and-coming talent.

  • Doors open at 7:30pm at The Baths on Civic Drive, Ipswich

  • Native James, known for explosive live performances, will headline the party

  • Support acts include soulful singer Nina Arya and DJ Amy Nomvula

  • Tickets cost £5 and are available online

  • The event is for ages 14 and up (an adult must accompany 14-15 year olds)

Wild Walls Festival closing party poster
Wild Walls Festival closing party posterBrighten the Corners

Free public transport: Attendees can claim back their Ipswich Buses fare at the venue.

The bottom line: This closing party offers a final chance to celebrate Ipswich's urban culture and the success of the Wild Walls Festival.

Police to hold community surgery at Rosehill Library

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Police officers will meet residents at Rosehill Library on Tuesday to discuss local concerns and provide advice.

Why it matters: The surgery gives residents of Holywells and Gainsborough direct access to local officers to discuss issues affecting their neighbourhoods.

Rosehill Library in Ipswich
Rosehill Library in IpswichSuffolk Libraries

Details:

  • When: Tuesday, 7 January, 10:00-12:00

  • Where: Rosehill Library, Tomline Road, Ipswich

  • Who can attend: Open to all residents in Holywells and Gainsborough wards

What they're saying: Police are encouraging residents to come along if they:

  • Need general police-related advice

  • Want to raise concerns about their area

  • Need to report anti-social behaviour

The bottom line: The drop-in surgery offers a chance for residents to speak directly with local officers in an informal setting about issues affecting their community.

Police Surgery at Rosehill Library

Meet your local police officers at this informal drop-in session. Residents of Holywells and Gainsborough can discuss concerns, get police advice or report anti-social behaviour.

  • Other
  • 7 January
  • 10:00-12:00
Rosehill Library in Ipswich
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