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Last chance to meet cute animals at Christchurch Mansion next week

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Only two slots remain for next Monday's Amazing Animals event at Christchurch Mansion, which will feature live mammals and educational activities.

Why it matters: The event offers kids a chance to learn about cute and fluffy animals, their survival in their environments, and how humans impact their worlds.

A guinea pig
A guinea pigColchester + Ipswich Museums Service

The details: The sessions will be held in accessible ground floor spaces at Christchurch Mansion, with all children required to be accompanied by parents or carers throughout the event.

  • £6 per person

  • 45 minutes per session

  • Five sessions on Monday 17 February (10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:00)

  • Only 11:30 and 15:00 sessions still available

For context: The Love Mammals themed event is part of the February half-term activities at the mansion. Due to health and safety guidelines, visitors will not be able to touch the animals.

Worth noting: While the Great Hall will be open to visitors attending the event, the rest of Christchurch Mansion will remain closed to the public on Mondays.

Amazing Animals at Christchurch Mansion

Get up close with some cute and fluffy animal friends in this engaging Love Mammals-themed activity session.

  • Kids Activities
  • 17 February
  • 10:30am-11:15am, 11:30am-12:15pm, 12:30pm-1:15pm, 2:00pm-2:45pm, 3:00pm-3:45pm
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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
Inside the Landguard Fort in FelixstoweGetty Images

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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