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The Old Times in Ipswich up for sale

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The Old Times, a traditional, wet-led community pub in Ipswich, has been put on the market by its current publicans for £45,000.

The big picture:

  • The pub occupies a prominent corner location on the intersection of Spring Road and Cauldwell Hall Road

  • It features two trade areas with capacity for 60-70 patrons

  • There's an outdoor courtyard patio that can accommodate 25 people

  • The property includes three-bedroom living accommodation

The Old Times in Ipswich
The Old Times is on the corner of Spring Road and Cauldwell Hall RoadSidney Phillips

Key details:

  • The pub is being offered as a leasehold property

  • It operates under a free-of-tie lease, giving potential new owners more flexibility

  • The sale price does not include turnover or net profit information

Inside the pub:

  • Main bar area with seating for 37, featuring TVs and gaming machines

  • Separate games/function area with seating for 30, including a pool table and dart board

  • Trade kitchen equipped for food service

  • Basement cellar for stock storage

Inside the Old Times pub in Ipswich
The main bar area has seating for 37Sidney Phillips

What's next: Potential buyers can view the property here.

The bottom line: The sale of The Old Times presents an opportunity for new owners to take over an established pub in a residential area of Ipswich, with the potential to develop the business further.

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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