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Lederhosen at the ready: Tickets still available for Oktoberfest Ipswich

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Beer enthusiasts and party-goers can still secure their spots at Suffolk's largest Oktoberfest, returning to Ipswich this October.

The big picture: Lederhosen at the ready, Ipswich! Organisers are preparing to welcome over 6,000 attendees across three sessions, each promising 4-5 hours of Oktoberfest festivities.

Two girls at Oktoberfest Ipswich
Bavarian Dirndl outfits and Lederhosen are essentialOktoberfest Ipswich

Key details:

  • Dates: 11-12 October 2024

  • Location: Christchurch Park, central Ipswich

  • Sessions: There is one session on Friday 11 October (18:00-23:00) and two sessions on Saturday 12 October (12:00-17:00 and 18:00-23:00)

  • Ticket prices: From £5 for Saturday afternoon, £7.50 for evening sessions

What's on offer:

  • Traditional beer drinking, table dancing, and stein clinking

  • Live performances by returning Oompah band, The Bavarian Strollers

  • DJ sets featuring party anthems, Oompah classics, and Euro pop hits

What they're saying: Event organisers promise this year's festival "will be even BIGGER & BETTER than 2023," building on last year's success.

Book your spot: Interested attendees can purchase tickets through the official Oktoberfest Ipswich website. Securing tickets now ensures you won't miss out on Suffolk's biggest Oktoberfest celebration.

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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