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A Very Suffolk Christmas

Celebrate everything that makes Suffolk special at this festive town centre event that puts our county's culture, heritage and community spirit centre stage.

Lee Walker and Jon Neal in front of the Christmas tree on the Cornhill

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What to expect: The Cornhill will be transformed into a bustling Christmas hub featuring local food and drink producers, artisan craft stalls and a packed programme of live entertainment. Look out for performances from Ipswich School of Dancing, Suffolk Soul Singers and musician Ash Carr throughout the day.

Free activities: Try your hand at festive wreath-making or help little ones write their Letters to Santa. Keep your eyes peeled for Father Christmas himself, who'll be making special appearances with his elves throughout the afternoon.

Suffolk pride: Don't miss the tractor trail around town – a nod to our county's rich farming heritage. These iconic machines will be parked at various locations, perfect for a Suffolk selfie!

Supporting Suffolk Mind: While all activities are free, visitors are encouraged to support Suffolk Mind through QR code donations around the event. All performers are generously giving their time for free to support this vital local mental health charity.

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