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Ipswich construction firm begins work on prestigious Felixstowe golf project

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Ipswich-based construction firm SEH French has started work on the ambitious development at Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club that will transform one of England's oldest clubs.

The project includes:

  • A 1,020 sq m new clubhouse with public café and toilets

  • Five luxury villas marketed as the Balfour Place development

  • Environmental features including a living roof and solar panels

  • A+ energy rating for improved sustainability

Phil Branton, Mick Thomas and Paul Rodwell at Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club
Phil Branton, Mick Thomas and Paul Rodwell at Felixstowe Ferry Golf ClubFelixstowe Ferry Golf Club/Anglia Picture Agency

Behind the scenes: More than 300 lorry loads of soil are being excavated at the start of the build, which will be reused on the golf course rather than sent to landfill.

Looking ahead: The development aims to secure the club's future while maintaining its heritage, according to Mick Thomas, Chairman of Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club. "Not only does this provide a fabulous new facility for our members and visitors to the club, but crucially, it will preserve the opportunity of golf for future generations."

Environmental focus: The design prioritises environmental integration, explained Phil Branton, Director at architects Wincer Kievenaar. "We have enjoyed bringing this thoughtful and innovative design to life, harmonising the new clubhouse and houses with their surroundings," he said. "Working within a National Landscape, we embraced a collaborative and problem-solving approach to realise our client's vision."

What's next:

  • Work is expected to be completed in 2026

  • Three of the luxury homes remain available for purchase

  • The new clubhouse will be fitted with solar panels to power its operations

Bottom line: "It is an honour for us to work alongside such a historic club on this prestigious project," said SEH French Director Simon Girling, as the Ipswich-based construction firm breaks ground on the transformation of one of England's oldest golf clubs.

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Mountain bike stolen from outside Anglia Retail Park restaurant

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in Ipswich.

The bicycle was taken between 10.20 and 10.30 on Thursday 6 March from outside the restaurant at Anglia Retail Park.

The blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen
Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in IpswichSuffolk Constabulary

Ipswich Police shared the appeal on social media, asking anyone with information to come forward.

Officers have assigned the crime reference number 37/12273/25 to the case.

Anyone who witnessed the theft or has information about the stolen blue Boardman mountain bike is asked to contact police via their online reporting system at https://orlo.uk/2zoxs or by calling 101, quoting the crime reference number.

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