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Work to begin next month on new Co-op store at former Renault site

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The East of England Co-op will begin work on its new Woodbridge Road store on 7 April, with plans to open the doors to customers by mid-June.

Here's what you need to know: The East of England Co-op has announced work will begin at its new Woodbridge Road store, situated at the former Renault garage site on Woodbridge Road in Ipswich.

  • The new store will replace the retailer's existing Brunswick Road location.

  • Staff from the Brunswick Road store will transfer to the new site.

  • It's expected to open to customers in mid-June.

a 3D render of how the new East of England Co-op store on Woodbridge Road will look when work is complete
a 3D render of how the new East of England Co-op store on Woodbridge Road will look when work is completeJC3D

Why it matters: The larger Woodbridge Road development will offer customers an improved shopping experience with more products and modern facilities.

  • It will feature a wider product range, including the Co-op's food-to-go options.

  • The site will include ample parking and electric vehicle charging stations.

  • The store is designed to be more environmentally sustainable.

Former Renault showroom
How the premises look right now

What they're saying: "We're thrilled to be bringing a brand-new East of England Co-op store to Woodbridge Road, Ipswich," said Andy Rigby, Acting Chief Executive Officer for the East of England Co-op.

"This exciting new location will offer an improved shopping experience, featuring a modern, spacious layout and the added convenience of on-site parking," he added.

The bottom line: The new Woodbridge Road store represents continued investment from the East of England Co-op in Ipswich, promising customers enhanced shopping options when it opens this summer.

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Heavy metal cello meets contemporary dance in Bach Reimagined

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One of Europe's premier touring dance companies teams up with a Canadian cellist for a groundbreaking performance in Ipswich this April.

Why it matters: The collaboration between James Wilton Dance and cellist Raphael Weinroth Browne creates a unique fusion of super athletic contemporary dance and driving heavy metal cello that promises a visual and sonic spectacle.

Bach Reimagined at DanceEast
Bach Reimagined at DanceEastJames Wilton Dance

The details: Bach Reimagined will be performed at the Jerwood DanceHouse on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 April, with both shows starting at 19:30.

The production explores "everything from Bach's means of composition as a form of divine worship, to the scientific advancements of his contemporary Sir Isaac Newton," according to DanceEast.

"Light will be split, gravity will be discovered and the world will be forever changed."

By the numbers:

  • Tickets are priced from £18, with concessions from £14

  • Special £10 tickets are available for under-25s attending on Saturday 26 April

  • Discount code SPRING25 can be used to redeem this offer

What to look out for: James Wilton Dance's "super athletic, flowing physicality accompanied by Browne's driving heavy metal cello, will create a visual and sonic spectacle that will leave audiences in awe of the epic combination of beauty and ferocity."

The bottom line: Those interested in attending can book tickets online or by calling 01473 295230, with special discounts available for younger audiences experiencing the performance for the first time this spring.

You can book your tickets here.

James Wilton Dance | Bach Reimagined

DanceEast

Based in Ipswich, DanceEast is one of the UK’s leading national dance organisations.

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