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Firefighters and council join forces to raise fire safety awareness

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Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces for a fire safety awareness event on the Cornhill tomorrow. The event aims to educate residents about common causes of house fires and promote smoke alarm installation.

Key details:

  • The event runs from 10:00 to 14:00 BST on Tuesday 20 August

  • Council housing teams and firefighters will offer advice on reducing fire risks

  • They'll share tips on fire prevention indoors and outdoors

  • Council's housing and tenancy support teams will be present

Why it matters: House fires can be devastating, but many are preventable with proper awareness and precautions. This event provides an opportunity for residents to learn directly from experts about keeping their homes safe.

Common causes include:

  • Discarded cigarettes

  • Unattended candles

  • Cooking accidents

What they're saying: "We want to provide advice to the public on the simple checks we can all do to reduce the risk of fire in our homes, and to stress the importance of having working fire alarms," said Councillor Alasdair Ross, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Housing.

The bottom line: This event offers Ipswich residents a valuable opportunity to learn about fire safety from local experts and potentially prevent future tragedies.

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New Wolsey Theatre calls for nominations to honour Ipswich's everyday heroes

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Ipswich residents are invited to nominate their personal heroes for recognition at the New Wolsey Theatre's free community event on Saturday, 31 May.

Why it matters: The superhero-themed event will spotlight everyday people making positive impacts in the Ipswich community through a new art piece and various celebrations.

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich
The New Wolsey Theatre in IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

The details: The Big Afternoon runs from 2-4pm at the New Wolsey Theatre, featuring:

  • Live entertainment

  • Cosplay characters

  • Retro arcade games

  • Face painting

  • Arts and crafts

  • Opportunities to go on stage

What they're saying: Tony Casement, Head of Creative Communities at the New Wolsey Theatre, said: "The Big Afternoon has something for everyone so come along to our family friendly, free mini festival and join the fun. There's music and dance, art activities to get involved in and the chance to meet your heroes during our superhero walk about. Tell us who your heroes are so we can celebrate many of the amazing people who are making a difference in Ipswich every day."

The Big Afternoon 2025 at New Wolsey Theatre poster
The Big Afternoon 2025 at New Wolsey TheatreNew Wolsey Theatre

How to nominate: Residents can submit nominations:

The bigger picture: The theatre is seeking stories about local champions who have helped others, from supportive neighbours and inspiring teachers to healthcare workers and loyal friends.

How to attend: While the event is free, the theatre requests attendees book tickets to help estimate numbers:

The bottom line: The family-friendly event offers Ipswich residents a chance to celebrate individuals who make a difference in their community while enjoying a variety of free entertainment activities.

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