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  1. Thursday 24 April
    Photo a black lady in a sunflower field by John Ferguson
    An Eye For Life: Photography by John Ferguson

    Celebrating themes of portraiture, identity and home, this exhibition will bring works by Ipswich-based photographer John Ferguson to the Wolsey Art Gallery.

    Policeman
    Police Surgery at Gainsborough Library

    A chance for residents to discuss police-related matters with their local PC and PCSO.

  2. Friday 25 April
    Photo a black lady in a sunflower field by John Ferguson
    An Eye For Life: Photography by John Ferguson

    Celebrating themes of portraiture, identity and home, this exhibition will bring works by Ipswich-based photographer John Ferguson to the Wolsey Art Gallery.

  3. Saturday 26 April
    Photo a black lady in a sunflower field by John Ferguson
    An Eye For Life: Photography by John Ferguson

    Celebrating themes of portraiture, identity and home, this exhibition will bring works by Ipswich-based photographer John Ferguson to the Wolsey Art Gallery.

    Wolsey Writers 2025
    Wolsey Writers 2025

    A welcoming monthly creative writing group led by award-winning author Katie Ward at New Wolsey Theatre.

  4. Sunday 27 April
    Photo a black lady in a sunflower field by John Ferguson
    An Eye For Life: Photography by John Ferguson

    Celebrating themes of portraiture, identity and home, this exhibition will bring works by Ipswich-based photographer John Ferguson to the Wolsey Art Gallery.

  5. Monday 28 April
    People gather at the Ukrainian Wellbeing Café at On the Huh Café in Ipswich
    Ukrainian Wellbeing Café

    A welcoming space for members of Ipswich's Ukrainian community to connect, share experiences and find support.

  6. Tuesday 29 April
    Community gardeners
    Grow Your Future, Chantry

    A free community gardening course in Chantry, Ipswich.

  7. Wednesday 30 April
    Community gardeners
    Grow Your Future, Maidenhall

    A free community gardening course at the People's Community Garden in Maidenhall, Ipswich.

  8. Saturday 3 May
    Wolsey Writers 2025
    Wolsey Writers 2025

    A welcoming monthly creative writing group led by award-winning author Katie Ward at New Wolsey Theatre.

  9. Monday 5 May
    People gather at the Ukrainian Wellbeing Café at On the Huh Café in Ipswich
    Ukrainian Wellbeing Café

    A welcoming space for members of Ipswich's Ukrainian community to connect, share experiences and find support.

  10. Saturday 10 May
    Wolsey Writers 2025
    Wolsey Writers 2025

    A welcoming monthly creative writing group led by award-winning author Katie Ward at New Wolsey Theatre.

    All ages took part in St Elizabeth Hospice's Midnight Walk last year
    St Elizabeth Hospice Midnight Walk 2025

    A pyjama-themed night-time walk through Ipswich in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice.

  11. Monday 12 May
    People gather at the Ukrainian Wellbeing Café at On the Huh Café in Ipswich
    Ukrainian Wellbeing Café

    A welcoming space for members of Ipswich's Ukrainian community to connect, share experiences and find support.

  12. Thursday 15 May
    Policeman
    Police Surgery at Gainsborough Library

    A chance for residents to discuss police-related matters with their local PC and PCSO.

  13. Saturday 17 May
    Wolsey Writers 2025
    Wolsey Writers 2025

    A welcoming monthly creative writing group led by award-winning author Katie Ward at New Wolsey Theatre.

  14. Monday 19 May
    People gather at the Ukrainian Wellbeing Café at On the Huh Café in Ipswich
    Ukrainian Wellbeing Café

    A welcoming space for members of Ipswich's Ukrainian community to connect, share experiences and find support.

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