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tu 15 Aug 2017	Just so many happy faces engaging in the faintly subversive activity of getting covered in coloured foam on a Sunday in Christchurch Park Ispwich. Bubble Rush organised by St Elizabeth Hospice was supported by hundreds of multi-coloured runners, walkers and foam divers. We got to visit charming corners of the park for the first time and the Disney princesses made one little girl's day ... next year eh?
tu 8 Aug 2017	The St Elizabeth Hospice is bringing back it’s highly popular family event Bubble Rush next Sunday. Bubble Rush is a 5k walk or run that will see people of all ages getting covered in safe colourful bubbles from four bubble canons in Christchurch Park Ipswich. To sign up visit stelizabethhospice.org.uk/bubblerush or phone 01473 723600.
mo 7 Aug 2017	At yesterday's juniors and seniors Ipswich Cardinals v Essex Spartans games we learnt juniors are under 19 and reminded that in college rules kicking directly out of bounds is not a penalty. The Three Chordettes entertained at half times with classy 40s style close harmony that prompted dancing ... limited ... more here
	The closed Ipswich-Halesworth rail service should re-open today.
we 26 Jul 2017	Laying new track will close the Ipswich-Halesworth rail service for nine days from this Saturday the 29th and the Ipswich-Felixstowe for the next two weekends. Ipswich-Halesworth stations affected include Woodbridge, Wickham Market and Saxmundham, there will be replacement bus services for both lines.
mo 26 Jun 2017	After yesterday's 03-36 loss to the Wembley Stallions an Ipswich Cardinals coach pointed out to his players that as usual the Card's were way outnumbered, the Stallions were top of the division and the visiting coach said it had been the Stallions' hardest game so far this season. We much admire the Card's perseverance but just a few more players would make such a difference.
sa 24 Jun 2017	Like so many we were charmed by Ipswich man the late Brian Cant's easy going charm. He passed away last Monday aged 83.
fr 23 Jun 2017	An Ipswich man and a Martlesham man charged with the Framlingham pet shop burglary.
mo 5 Jun 2017	A light moment before yesterday's Ipswich Cardinals-East Kent Mavericks game when the visitors failed to shake hands with honourary captain for the day singer Sarah Probert so the referee sent the Kent captains round again:) The Cards were looking competitive and scored first but the Mavericks had some very nippy (and slippery) runners for a Cards 51 to 28 loss.
th 18 May 2017	Ipswich in 2015, 2014 and 2013.
fr 28 Apr 2017	Suffolk CAMRA's Big Nigel was in the Framlingham Station last night and said CAMRA are helping out at Beer and Folk (featuring Honey and the Bear) on the Ipswich Waterfront starting today. ♫
su 9 Apr 2017	♫ A mature Punk/New wave band in the Woodbridge/Framlingham/Ipswich axis is looking for a singer, they promise not to take requests.
sa 1 Apr 2017	In today's East African no mention of football (soccer) team Ipswich Town FC or popular (pop) singer Ed Sheeran.
th 16 Mar 2017	Yesterday evening a pedestrian died at the scene on the A14 Ipswich by junction 57, that's the last junction before the Orwell Bridge when travelling west.
we 22 Feb 2017	High winds from storm Doris (we had a great-aunt Doris ... well, she was alright) may close the Orwell Bridge tomorrow.
th16 Feb 2017	We're great fans of Tom Lehrer here and still treasure his gentle put down of Roy Plomley I think you're confusing arithmetic with mathematics. Tribute The Remains of Tom Lehrer at the Ipswich Wolsey tonight. ♫
we 11 Jan 2017	The St Elizabeth Hospice Ipswich is appealing for donations of furniture to be sold in their shops. You phone and a man(s?) with a van will collect good quality sofas, tables, chairs wardrobes and cabinets ... more info here.
tu 3 Jan 2017	Common Ground Theatre end the tour of their Christmas show The Phantom Bantam of the Opera with a five day run (including two matinees) at the Ipswich New Wolsey starting tomorrow.

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