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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.

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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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Six months of road closures ahead as Woodbridge Road gas works begin next week

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Residents, businesses and motorists on Woodbridge Road face traffic lights and side-road closures from next Monday, 22 April, as Cadent begins replacing 1.8 miles of gas pipes.

Why it matters: The works will affect the key route until October, with the latest closures moving in phases along the 1.1 mile stretch of road.

Gas distributor Cadent said it is replacing "ageing metallic gas pipes" dating from 1907 with "tough new plastic ones".

Roadworks on Woodbridge Road in Ipswich
Woodbridge Road has been subject to several roadworks and closures in recent timesOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

What they're saying: Project manager Gary Tidman said: "We know it's far from ideal to have any sort of road closures or traffic management in place in what is a busy area, but we have worked hard with the local authorities to create a plan that keeps traffic flowing and maintains access for local businesses and residents."

"We are also making use of the school half-term and summer holidays to keep disruption to a minimum, but we will continue to work with the Highways Agency to ensure that they are happy with the progression we are making and the plans that are in place."

The bottom line: The work will be carried out in phases to minimise disruption, with completion expected in October.

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