Waterfront Life - May 2018 by 'Life' Magazines (Waterfront Life & Student Life)

ISSUE 18 • MAY 2018

Lifestyle Magazine for Ipswich Residents, Businesses and Visitors

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Editor’s

May already?

I am writing these words on the last day of April, noting that tomorrow is the first day of May. Not much gets past me hey? But…..May…..already? The first few months of the year have been exceptionally busy and time does indeed fly when you’re enjoying yourself and enjoying ourselves at WL HQ, we certainly are. Our team is growing – an official welcome aboard to Lydia – and feedback on the last few issues has been fantastic. Readers are loving our new NEWS section and the response to our FOOD supplement has also been overwhelming. We plan to expand both sections in the coming months. We have new collaborators joining us all of the time and with local business commentators waxing lyrical about the development of the area and the positive impact on their outlets, it really feels like we are springing (sorry!) into the middle of the year with real gusto.

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A special thanks to Suffolk County Council, which has again shown its support to our publication (the Record Office and the Fire & Rescue Service being staunch supporters & contributors already), by taking on an additional 2 pages of print, from June, to discuss all things Upper Orwell Crossings. Thank you to everyone and as ever…..please continue to feed back to us on all topics.

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My very best wishes, Richard Stewart

Contents...

MAKING WAVES IN SUSTAINABILITY ...........................................................................3 THE VIEW FROM THE SALTHOUSE ..................................................................................5 NEWS .................................................................................................................................................7-11 WATERFRONT LEGAL ...............................................................................................................15 THE SAINTS .............................................................................................................................20-21 SUFFOLK FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE ...................................................................22-23 MYSTERY SHOP REPORT .......................................................................................... 24-25 FOOD .......................................................................................................................................... 27-30 WATERFRONT HISTORY ............................................................................................. 32-34 DIRECTORY ............................................................................................................................ 37-39 2 • MAY 2018 • WAT ER F RO N T L I FE

WATERFRONT Port

Making

WAVES in

Sustainability WRITTEN BY LYDIA SWALLOW

Lydia Swallow is a new addition to the Waterfront Life team. As a geography graduate, she wished to explore ABP’s social and environmental engagement in Ipswich. ABP prides itself on the sustainable approach and commitment it is making to the environment. This month ABP, as a national company, has been nominated for two Humber Renewables Awards. It has also announced its wish to become one of the UK’s biggest corporate solar power producers and has embarked on a project to install 23,000m² of solar panels on multiple warehouses at Immingham, Britain’s largest port by tonnage. Closer to home, ABP is also making waves in its path towards a greener future. Last month a thorough clean-up of St. Peter’s Dock (adjacent to Stoke Bridge) was conducted by ABP colleagues. During this operation many harmful plastics were recovered, including 48 road cones alongside an assortment of other debris. Items recovered so far have been recycled where possible. The community is left not only with a significantly cleaner Waterfront, but a clear conscience knowing Ipswich businesses are doing their part to make Ipswich as sustainable as possible.

A welcome new addition to the waterfront this month has come in the form of a Seabin. For those who are unaware (as I was before researching this article), a Seabin is a floating rubbish bin located under the surface of the water. The Seabin bobs up and down with the tide collecting all floating waste. How does the Seabin gather this rubbish? It sucks in water from the marina surface and this passes through a ‘catch bag’ inside the device. The Seabin’s submersible water pump then sends the water back into the marina whilst the litter and debris collected remains trapped in the catch bag. The catch bag has the capacity to collect up to 20kg of debris and is able to catch ½ ton of debris each year. The Seabin can collect a multitude of rubbish including food wrappers, cigarette butts and plastic particles. In the future the Seabin could also collect a certain amount of oil within the marina, thanks to oil absorption technology being adapted for the catch bag. This could dramatically transform the Ipswich marina into a far cleaner, environmentally safer area. ABP is already making significant steps in this direction and has led by example that businesses should act upon their social and environmental responsibility. Hopefully, others will follow in ABP’s footsteps as they lead the way towards making Ipswich into an eco-friendly place to live.

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ABP’s Seabin

WATERFRONT Residential

Nicholas Estates PROPERTY of the MONTH THE SHAMROCK, £165,000 Situated on the Waterfront is this 1 bedroom duplex apartment within The Shamrock building. The apartment is modern inside with electric heating, modern fitted kitchen and bathroom. The bedroom is on the second level overlooking the open plan living/kitchen area. There is a parking space that comes with the apartment. The property can be offered with vacant possession or with tenants on a rolling contract.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

THE VIEW FROM THE

SALTHOUSE WRITTEN BY LYDIA SWALLOW

A DESTINATION IN ITSELF Lydia Swallow is a recent addition to the Waterfront Life team. With obvious attention focused on The Salthouse’s marina views, she wished to turn the spotlight on The Salthouse’s internal appeal. With the Salthouse situated on the Waterfront, its restaurant and south-facing rooms bragging the beautiful marine view before them, the sea-breeze, the tranquillity, the almost Mediterranean feel, it could be easy to forget the appeal The Salthouse holds within its four walls. It is not simply the stunning skyline that makes The Salthouse a four-star hotel. No; The Salthouse is a destination in itself. Many four-star hotels focus purely on classic simplicity. The Salthouse has a personality! It continues its industrial chic exterior – a nod to its history – inside the foyer and lounge with slate-style flooring and antique statement pieces. Every area holds a unique treasure; from the knight you pass on the way to the high gloss restroom, to the large decorative lights above the reception. The Salthouse demonstrates a certain elegance with wall length black curtains framing the restaurant entrance and the lift’s beautifully ornate glass decoration.

It’s quirky styling warmly welcomes you, with brightly coloured inviting sofas and armchairs you wish to soak into. This is the most enchanting lobby I’ve ever entered. The relaxed atmosphere becomes evident by the hum of chatter and infectious laughter that fills the room. Upon my arrival, I was struck by the different groups that gather here; from business meetings, to people relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere alone or with friends. After spending some time here it has become perfectly apparent why. Why would you go anywhere else for a coffee, lunch or an afternoon tea when there’s such comfort in your surroundings here? If you do wish for a more formal setting, the restaurant offers the answer. This is truly a unique space. It is grand and elegant, featuring high ceilings accentuated with gold-coloured columns, ornate globe lights and decorative wall art. It also manages to be comforting and cosy, thanks to alcove seating, an eclectic mix of décor and occasional harlequin pieces. The detail is what makes these rooms so inviting. The windowsills play host to an assortment of vintage and cultural items, whilst the walls display bold contemporary art and statement pieces that will inevitably trigger conversations between visitors. Undoubtedly, The Salthouse is in a beautiful location with stunning views over the marina; however it is the interior that helps to makes this hotel so extraordinary.

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Latest News & Updates for Ipswich Waterfront and Surrounding Area Compiled and Edited by Danielle Stewart danielle@waterfrontlife.co 7 • MAY 2018 • WAT ER F RO N T L I FE

ARCH-ITECTING IPSWICH

UPDATE COURTESY OF THE IPSWICH VISION

The Cornhill Regeneration Project started back in 2012. It was at a conference to discuss the current and future state of Ipswich that the then Sir (now Lord) Stuart Rose blasted Ipswich’s town centre; saying it was ‘depressing’. This set in-motion a chain of events to rethink the town, The Ipswich Vision project was born. At both the core of the Vision project and the town, was the regeneration of the Cornhill. A project to showcase the architecture, heritage and culture of the town, right at the heart. This will be a phased project which has been funded by Ipswich Borough Council, Suffolk County Council, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership and Ipswich Central. It will deliver a high-quality design and revitalisation of the Cornhill central square; to solidify its status as the main activity hub in the town. It will enable it to become a flexible and unique space for ongoing activity and showcase the town’s cultural events. 8 • MAY 2018 •

Following lengthy public consultations, in 2016, architects Hall McKnight were selected to design the scheme. Work started on the Cornhill in January this year and it is estimated to be completed by the end of October. The main components of the scheme will include new paving and landscaping, a water feature, four sculptural archways, new trees, benches and a lighting scheme. The four arches will each be approximately 4.5m high and will incorporate designs to represent the four main themes of Ipswich: its Pioneers, Maritime Heritage, History and its football. The position of the gateways will reflect the locations of the four original town gateways, of which the West gate was the most prominent. The project will help to cement the Cornhill as the retail and commercial centre of Ipswich. With changing patterns of shopping and behaviour our high streets and town centres need to be more ‘experiential’. The Cornhill will soon have Pret a Manger (in the Old Grimwades store) and it is hoped that more businesses will follow. The ‘wow’ factor will return in time for Christmas; giving us a town centre to be proud of.N T L I FE WAT ER F RO

NEWS

STUDENT LIFE LAUNCH NIGHT Following an extremely successful pilot period, last month saw the official launch of Student Life’s schools workshop project. Over 60 people attended the launch night at Kesgrave High School, including representatives from local schools and the County Council, strategic partners and past & potential funders. The evening included an address by Student Life director - Richard Stewart, the presentation of the workshop itself and the premier of ‘Out of the Dark, Into the Light’; a short film on mental health, featuring five students from the University of Suffolk & Kesgrave High School telling their own, very personal accounts of mental health. The film was produced by film & media students at the High School.

IPSWICH WATERFRONT FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL We are thrilled that the Food & Drink Festival is returning to the Waterfront this summer. Showcasing local culinary and thirstquenching delights over three days (22nd – 24th June), we will see some of our favourite stalls return, along with some newcomers!

The evening was supported by Suffolk Mind, Volunteering Matters, Career Ready & the Terrence Higgins Trust. With further assistance coming from Subway on Duke Street and Windmills Florist, who donated refreshments and bouquets, the latter being presented to various contributors. Having been in pilot stage at the University & Kesgrave High School, the workshop will now be presented to additional schools throughout the town and further into Suffolk, engaging the County’s students and getting them involved in all aspects of the Student Life print & digital publications. If you would like further information, please email info@student-life.co

CLASSICS ON THE QUAY

Accompanying the Dragon Boat Race on 2nd June is the now annual Classic Mini Run, organised by the Ipswich and Suffolk Mini Owners Club. Up to 100 Classic Minis will arrive on the Waterfront around 2pm, and will leave at 5pm. This event is free to attend and all donations from both this and the Dragon Boat Race support Fresh Start – New Beginnings.

There will also be children’s activities, home and craft wares, and plenty of bars, live music and entertainment into the evening. Times (as advertised by Market Square Group): FRIDAY 22ND – 11AM TO 9PM SATURDAY 23RD – 9AM TO 9PM SUNDAY 24TH – 10AM TO 6PM 9 • MAY 2018 • WAT ER F RO N T L I FE

PHOTOEAST

Suffolk’s very own photography festival returns to the Ipswich Waterfront this summer. From 24 May to 24 June, the familiar architecture of the dockside will become a gallery for photography, a showcase for world class imagery, from big names in the industry to photographs contributed by the public through an Instagram competition #ibelong18. From Jerwood DanceHouse, where photography and dance collide in a series of events over the festival opening weekend (26-27 May) through to Cult Café where PhotoCopy Club is running a workshop for those wanting to produce their own exhibition, there is something for everyone with a camera or a phone. PhotoEast is the brainchild of Jo Bexley and Adrian Evans who moved with their family to Framlingham in 2009 with an ambition to bring their experience of producing photography with them to Suffolk. ‘When the doors opened to launch the inaugural festival in May 2016, we knew we weren’t to be disappointed, ‘ says Jo. ‘ Someone said they thought they were at Cannes. And it wasn’t just the boats! Our hope is that PhotoEast puts Ipswich on the map for photography in the way film does for Cannes.’ COME ALONG ON 24 MAY – 24 JUNE OR VISIT WWW.PHOTOEAST.CO.UK TO JOIN IN.

R. GWINNELL & SONS JOINS FORCES ON MENTAL HEALTH WITH STUDENT LIFE

We are very pleased to announce a new partnership between R. Gwinnell & Sons Funeral Directors (Stoke St, Ipswich) and Student Life. Gwinnell are sharing their thoughts on mental health and bereavement in a series of articles, and offer an open coffee morning on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12pm. All are welcome.

ORWELL CROSSING INFORMATION AND UPDATE EVENTS ANNOUNCED

There will be two public information events held regarding the plans for the Upper Orwell River Crossings this month. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to find out the latest on the project. Thurs 17th May 4pm – 8pm, Cliff Lane Scout Hut Wed 23rd May 4pm – 8pm, St Mary at Stoke Church Hall

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NEWS Yuan waded into the river, holding a rock, to commit suicide. The story tells that the people loved him so much, they raced out in boats in a vain attempt to save him, beating on drums and splashing their paddles in the water to keep the river dragon away from his body. Photo Credit : Race the Dragon Ltd

Day Out with the Dragons! SATURDAY 2ND JUNE, ORWELL QUAY 10AM TO 4PM Local charity, Fresh Start - new beginnings, which supports children and young people who have disclosed being sexually abused, is bringing its first ever Dragon Boat Festival to Ipswich Waterfront in June. Teams of up to 15, from local groups and companies, will compete to become Dragon Boat Champion on Saturday 2nd June, in what promises to be a fantastic family day out. Dragon Boat Racing has its roots in China over 2000 years ago, where races were traditionally held to avert misfortune and encourage the rains for prosperity. The object of worship was, of course, the dragon, as in Asia it was a traditional symbol of water. Dragons are said to rule the rivers and seas, and dominate the clouds and rains. Later, a second story was linked to the racing, which saw the poet Qu Yuan spend many years exiled and wandering the countryside, when his king came under the influence of corrupt ministers. On learning of the defeat of the king, it is said that Qu

Today's boats are sleek, colourful and streamlined, and built for racing in a water sport that is growing fast around the world. Fresh Start - new beginnings has partnered with professional dragon boat racing company, Race the Dragon Ltd to run the festival, which everyone hopes will be a great fundraising event for the charity. Teams will race in heats, spurred on by their drummer, to achieve the fastest times before the Grand Final later in the afternoon. Fundraising Manager, Patsy JohnsonCisse said: " I wanted to bring a new and exciting experience to Ipswich to help raise funds for the vital work of Fresh Start - new beginnings. We have already helped over 1000 children and young adults since the charity was set up in 2012, but it costs around £2,500 (GBP) for each referral. The boat crews will be raising much needed funds to help us rebuild the futures of even more children and young people in Suffolk and Norfolk. We hope everyone will come along to watch or take part in our other activities on the day. "

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the grazing sheep WRITTEN BY DANIELLE STEWART

When The Grazing Sheep closed unexpectedly in December 2017, residents and visitors of the Waterfront lost a much-loved venue; unique in its quirky/industrial chic design and with beautiful views of Common Quay and beyond, what was once the ideal destination for a coffee stop or catching up with friends over lunch was lost. Fortunately, the restaurant was given a new lease of life when father-andson team Bart and Julian Bisbal took it over earlier this year; successfully reopening on 30th April with an abundance of fresh ideas for their new venture.

Roux, but admits he is predominantly a self-taught chef; “When I go home, I don’t watch TV. I look through cookbooks, or Google techniques – cooking is my life and my passion; it’s what drives me,” he tells me. So how did Julian and Bart expand from country pubs and world-class kitchens, to taking on a whole new dynamic with a Waterfront restaurant? “When I came back from Barcelona, I worked in a 3-rosette standard kitchen, which was great; but I went through a rough patch mentally. My dad approached me with John [Howard]’s offer of taking over The Grazing Sheep. I just said, ‘let’s go for it!’”

There was a possibility of rebranding the venue from The Grazing Sheep, but Julian and Bart were overruled – by Julian’s mum! “Mum is Welsh!” Julian explains, “We would have wanted to make it our own, but The Grazing Sheep just stuck. Chef Julian started working with his father It has its good and bad points; people – whom he calls his ‘best friend’ – six years already know it with this name, but they ago, under Bart’s Suffolk Country Inns will also expect everything to be the same. business hat. “I started at the lower ranks We need customers to know that our and worked up to opening The Swan at menu won’t be the same as Rita’s: our Monks Eleigh for him. Two years menu evolves ago, I left Dad as an opportunity came with our ideas. All of our sweet offerings up to work in Barcelona under one of are still gluten-free; we source them from my idols, Ferran Adria.” Julian has also a local lady who bakes them all fresh for worked with Michelin-star chef Michel us.ERF RO N T L I FE 12 • MAY 2018 • WAT

Her cakes are stunning!” Julian assures me that The Grazing Sheep will also offer vegetarian and vegan options for their customers. The menu focuses on locally sustainable and homemade produce; something Julian is very proud of. “From our meat – currently being reared in Stoke-by-Nayland – to our bread, specially made by the Anchor Bakery just across the river; I want everything that goes onto our plates to be fresh and top quality. I may buy the puff pastry, but I make the croissants by hand. That’s what we want The Grazing Sheep to stand out for; the reason why people come back. I want the quality of the food we serve to reflect my perspective of what food should be. I’m a perfectionist and I want every customer to be happy.” The Grazing Sheep’s new menu is fluid: offerings vary according to new ingredients and ideas, seasonal availability, and how well dishes are received. Julian explains that it can even change from one day to another: down to his focus on providing only the best to their customers; and the reason why you won’t find a copy of the restaurant’s menu online. Some items will stick around: popular dishes such as

avocado on toast and lasagne will maintain their home on the menu, but Julian is keen to encourage diners to explore the different menu options weekly, as new, tantalising dishes come on board. Tapas and wine evenings on Friday and Saturday nights will lead The Grazing Sheep very comfortably into summer dining, and Julian is excited to offer bespoke, personalised private dining options to groups and parties. “If someone wants to book a table for a large group upstairs, we can accommodate that. I meet with them beforehand to discuss what I think they would enjoy. I want to offer an experience that is memorable, with the best food I can make you, for a price that suits your budget.” Superior food, created with passion, paired with stunning views and warm, welcoming service. The Grazing Sheep has truly reignited its prominence on our Waterfront and looks set to soar to new levels under Julian and Bart’s wing. The Grazing Sheep is open from 8am for breakfast, and closes at 6pm during the week. On Fridays and Saturdays, they are open from 9am to 10pm – perfect for weekend wine and tapas to enjoy while watching the sunset!

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OLYMPIC STANDARD While the UK is enjoying its hottest week of the year, SL Elite Travel caught up with one of their most recent clients who has just returned from her own time in the sun; heptathlon athlete Katy Sealy, representing Belize at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. KATY, TELL ME A BIT ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND WHAT YOU COMPETE IN? I’m based in Woodbridge and have lived here since 1998. I attended Farlingaye High School before studying Sport & Exercise Science and Holistic Massage at Cardiff Metropolitan University. I also currently work as a personal trainer. I chose to represent Belize through my Dad who was born there before moving to the UK. I compete in the heptathlon, which is made up of seven athletic events over two days. HOW DID YOU GET ON AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES? It was my second games, and I finished 11th where I just missed out on my personal best and the Belize national record by 74 points. I was nursing a calf injury during the second day but the atmosphere in Australia was great throughout. It is very early in the season so to achieve some personal bests was fantastic and now I’m preparing for the rest of the competitions 14 this•year. MAY 2018

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HOW DID YOU MEET SL ELITE TRAVEL AND HOW DID YOU FIND THE SERVICE? Chris very kindly replied to one of my tweets offering to provide transport to the airport for my trip to Australia. The service was fantastic; Chris was very friendly and the car was wonderfully comfortable, and we talked most of the way there about many different things. I was dropped off right outside the airport which was fantastic! WHERE DOES SL ELITE TRAVEL FIT INTO YOUR SUCCESS? Sponsorship with SL Elite would be amazing. It would be such a great help as I normally travel at least twice a year to compete abroad. It would save me a lot of time and stress having to drive to the airport and park then driving home tired on return. HOW CAN PEOPLE SUPPORT YOU? By reading about me on my website and offering donations via ‘Gofundme’. Financial support is the most helpful; companies such as SL Elite Travel offering their services is also a great help and makes everything less stressful. I work 3 days a week to fund my athletics career and I’m very grateful for the support I have received from local businesses. www.slelitetravel.co.uk WAT ERF RO N T L I FE

WATERFRONT Legal

GDPR

ONE MONTH TO GO WRITTEN BY JAMES TARLING You would have had to have been in hibernation over the winter months not to have heard of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations)! The new regulations come into effect in May 2018 and organisations need to take the appropriate steps now to comply. In bringing data protection laws up to date, the stated aim is to give individuals more control of their personal data as well as simplifying the regulatory environment. However, these changes could mean huge fines for organisations that breach the law and pose formidable challenges as to how organisations will be required to store, delete and return data to individuals. Here at Ashtons we can work with you to develop a compliance strategy. We look at you appointing a senior employee as data protection officer, undertaking an audit of personal data which are held and processed, we review the legal basis for processing such data, we draft new privacy notices, we review agreements with third parties who process data on your behalf,

we establish a procedure to detect, report and investigate data breaches, we review and update your internal policies and procedures relating to data protection and develop a staff awareness programme. We also provide training for data protection officers and other staff so they are aware of their obligations as well as drafting specific data processing agreements with third parties who process personal data on your behalf. Part of this is ensuring adequate data protection and information security provisions are incorporated in other contracts. Our team can also help you develop a compliant system for handling requests received from data subjects and if there have been any data breaches we work quickly and closely with IT security experts and PR consultants to help you to take enforcement action.

For individual advice or to find out more about our Data Protection Retainer Package, please contact James Tarling on 01473 849949 or james.tarling@ ashtonslegal.co.uk

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The 90’s is still a major influence for hair this season. The super cropped early 90’s supermodel cut may be intimidating, so it’s best to invest in a cut that suits your lifestyle. Steve Croft artistic director explains, “The classic pixie cut is the perfect style to rock this summer; it’s low-maintenance, incredibly chic and so liberating! Have fun experimenting with iced pastel shades to keep it fresh”.

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Upcoming Events WEDS 23RD MAY. 7.30-9.30PM CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT - Hosted by

Simon Norfolk, all entry proceeds are donated towards our charity of choice, St Elizabeth Hospice. £1 entry pp, teams maximum of 5 people. Prizes to be won! Reserve your team a table by emailing spreadeagle@grainpubs.co.uk

THURS 24TH MAY. 7.30-11PM WORDS & VERSES - (Free Entry)

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Spread Eagle The Spread Eagle on Fore Street was reopened in August 2015 by Grain Brewery and has since made its mark on the craft beer scene in Ipswich. First opened in 1610 – and a Grade II listed building with an enclosed sun-trap garden – the Spread Eagle is only a 5-minute walk from the Waterfront. With a passion for serving high-quality products in a unique environment, it offers a selection of craft beers, coffees and cocktails. The full selection of cask beers from Grain Brewery are available on rotation; as well as eight keg beers and a fridge full of craft bottles and cans.

Our monthly poetry evening presented by Amy Wragg. Expect an eclectic mixture of spoken word, poetry, storytelling, comedy, rap and more! 5 min open mic slots are available- book your space by emailing amy@getonthesoapbox. co.uk

FRI 25TH – MON 28TH MAY LONDON BEER FESTIVAL - May

Bank Holiday will mark the first in a trio of location-based beer festivals at the Spread Eagle in 2018. Current favourites and new, exciting beers will be available in cask, keg, bottle & can; from breweries such as Beavertown, Brew By Numbers, Four Pure, Weird Beard and more.

SAT 2ND JUNE - 8PM-MIDNIGHT RHY THM HAPPENING – (Free

Entry) An evening dedicated to 100% vinyl with DJ Ben Marr. A top-drawer selection of scarce funk, soul & hip-hop gems.

WED 6TH JUNE – 7:30-9:30PM CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT - Hosted by

As well as below, see our social media for up-to-date details of our events at the Spread Eagle; ranging from poetry to quiz nights, ‘100% Vinyl’ to ‘Meet the Brewer’. Facebook- Spread Eagle Ipswich Instagram/Twitter @spreadeagle_ip

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WATERFRONT Counsel

‘MAGGIE’ PLAYBUS WRITTEN BY CLLR. LIZ HARSANT I have been involved with the Ipswich Community Playbus as far back as 2000 and have been Chair of the Charity for many years. The bus first entered service in April 1985 for Ipswich Buses and they gave her the livery name of Margaret Catchpole; subsequently shortened to the more child-friendly name of Maggie. She is a Dennis Dominator double decker, with the original seating capacity being 71 including the driver. Because of her single door entrance, passengers with pushchairs and shopping trolleys found it difficult to get on and there were apparently many complaints! She was then used for long distance routes and rail replacement services prior to becoming a Playbus. The Ipswich Community Playbus was originally registered with the Charity Commission during 1979, as the “Ipswich Playbus Project”. In the late 90s, she was bought by the Project from Ipswich Buses and the conversion was carried out and people will remember her initial colours of green with an orange stripe. Maggie spent the summer of 2010 having new panel work undertaken and a complete re-paint: thus becoming bright, bold and colourful -complete with eyelashes and red lips! The Playbus is a non-profit local registered charity run by a board of Trustees. It

provides eight free, quality, early years play experiences and support, for under 5s and their families in Ipswich. These take place at various locations Monday to Friday mornings and afternoons during term time. The staff are fully trained, hold First Aid certificates and have enhanced DBS checks. The Playbus is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and Association of Mobile Projects (formerly The National Playbus Association). She is fully equipped to be a unique, multicultural learning environment for young children. The toys, equipment and themes are changed termly to keep parents and children stimulated and flourishing educationally. On board there are craft and art activities, sand play, home corner, baby areas, small world sets, construction sets, puzzles and lots more. We also offer a library lending service and have onboard toilet facilities. Last October Maggie celebrated 15 years on the road as a unique and very much loved Playbus!

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Quay Place brings together wellbeing and heritage by offering a range of therapies, classes and training. The venue is also available for room hire and wedding receptions. Events in May 2018

Regular Groups at Quay Place

Huddl Ups with Suffolk Mind: Social Media & Internet Safety Saturday 12th May, 4pm – 6pm Learn from our experts, together with your child, how to navigate safely through social media and the internet. Visit www.huddl.uk to book.

Poppy Craft – free Mondays, 10am – 12pm

Achievement and Emotional Wellbeing Talk Thursday 24th May, 6pm – 7.30pm Our monthly information session with Ezra Hewing will explore why achievement is the antidote to feelings of low self-worth and helps give us balanced self-esteem. Book your free place by calling 01394 333199. Meet the Quay Place Resident Artist Bon Collins will be getting creative at Quay Place every Friday between 9am and 2pm.

Sporting Memories – free Mondays, 10.30am – 12pm Colouring Group – free Mondays, 2pm – 4pm Craft Group – free Wednesdays, 1pm – 3pm

Weddings at Quay Place Looking for a great venue to hold your wedding reception? We have a dedicated team & some wonderful wedding packages. For more details email weddings@quayplace.co.uk.

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Word onThe Saints

The St Peter’s Street Market is back! The Market was really missed last year, with many of our customers frequently asking when it was to return.

The date for your diary will be Sunday 17th June 2018, 10am - 4pm. St Peter’s Street will be closed to traffic for the day and will play host to over 30 stalls. The street will be supporting many local artisans as they showcase their products, against the backdrop of the Saints. The Market is a great way to explore this historic and attractive part of Ipswich; this area forms one of the main north-south routes linking the town and the Waterfront. Many of our great independent businesses will be open: even more reason to come along, browse, shop and stay a while! The Saints look forward to welcoming you to the Market; keep an eye on the website and our Facebook page for regular updates. Facebook: The Saints, St Nicholas and St Peter’s Street Web: www.thesaintsipswich.com My very best wishes, Cathy Frost

The Waterfront Life team are delighted that the wonderful Cathy Frost is steering Loveone to stardom, by being shortlisted as a finalist in Independent Gift Retailer category at The Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2018! With the Awards event being held in London on 17th May, we’re sure our readers will join us in wishing Cathy the best of luck!

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5 GREETINGS CARDS FOR THE PRICE OF 4 Purchase any 5 greetings cards from the huge selection in-store and receive the cheapest one free. T&Cs: Valid on full price cards only. While stocks last.

£5 OR £10 OFF NEXT PURCHASE Spend a minimum of £50/£100 in The House in Town, Maud’s Attic or Merchant House in May and receive a £5/£10 gift voucher for your next purchase. T&Cs: Gift voucher valid for use on full price items only.

FREE PAIR OF SOCKS WHEN YOU BUY A SHIRT My mission is to bring Italian style to Ipswich! I am offering a free pair of stylish socks worth £4.50, with every shirt purchased over £49. T&Cs: Limited period while stocks last.

FREE BRACELET/WRAP WITH £10 SPEND Your special May treat! Spend £10 in-store and receive a free bracelet/wrap. T&Cs: Subject to availability.

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T H GA Y JO N S O U W R IT TE N B

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Investigating

FIRES

Jon Southgate is a Station Commander, his role being that of Deputy District Commander of the South District of Suffolk’s Fire & Rescue Service Hello again and welcome to this month’s article where I want to explain how we investigate fires. You may think the Police would do this, but we have a team of around 20 of us who are trained in fire investigation (FI) at level 2, which means having an in-depth knowledge of fire behaviour, fire science, building construction and how materials react in fire. All Watch Commanders and Crew Commanders in charge of fire appliances are trained to level 1, which is a basic knowledge of the above elements. For anything involving major financial loss, arson, fire fatality or a fire of significant interest, level 2 investigators are called in. It’s a fascinating role, especially if I get a call the morning after a fire to go and carry out an FI and I arrive to a scene of devastation, and through a process of elimination and excavation slowly reveal the origin of the fire! It’s worth pointing out that the FI role is an additional role to our day jobs and we may get called upon with no notice to attend, that’s when the day’s plans go out of the window!

It may surprise you that FI begins the moment we turn out to a fire! Even finding out the address can start the thought process if it’s somewhere we’ve been before for a fire, but we still have to approach every incident with an open mind and read the evidence when we get there. The amount, colour and intensity of smoke and flame can tell a story about how the fire is developing, let alone how the fire has spread. One specialist asset we have available is a ‘fire dog’; trained to detect traces of hydrocarbon substances like petrol at the scene of a fire. It’s amazing to see these dogs work and they can even search a wide area if a container of accelerant has been used at a fire, then discarded some distance from the incident. Our nearest fire dogs are in Hertfordshire and Norfolk, but we can call them in with their handler if needed, which can save many hours of searching or forensic tests. We also work very closely with Police forensic services, especially if a crime is considered and more than ever, we take every precaution to preserve the smallest pieces of evidence which may prove crucial if an investigation goes to trial, where we may be called upon to give evidence in court. See you next month, stay safe!

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Water Safety April/May each year sees the launch of National Fire Chiefs Council Water Safety campaign. This year the focus is on young adults who may find themselves at risk by walking home near water perhaps after consuming alcohol. •

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89% male fatalities who went missing on a night out were found dead in bodies of water Between 2012-16 there were 366 accidental drownings involving alcohol and/or drugs Of the 366 nearly 50% accidentally fell in after walking home after drinking alcohol 40% were taking part in water-based activities after drinking and the remaining 10% it was unclear what they were doing when they ended up in the water 2016 statistics show that Saturday (54) and Sundays (59) were the days most drownings occurred Alcohol reduces inhibitions and can mean you take more risks Alcohol will impair judgment and control

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE SOMEONE IN DIFFICULTY? • Call 999 or 112 - straightaway. If you don't have a phone shout for help - you may have to look for help but do not enter the water. • If you are near the coast ask for the coastguard, if you are inland ask for fire service and ambulance. • The emergency services will need to know where you are. Accurate information can save precious minutes.

Please enjoy the summer ahead and any activity in or near the water but stay safe and never underestimate the risks of UK inland and coastal water.

• Look around for any landmarks or signs – for example bridges will often have numbers on them which can identify their location.

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• Don’t hang up – stay on the line but continue to try to help the person by talking to them.

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MYSTERY SHOP REPORT

“a veritable treasure trove of trendy furniture and furnishings” THE HOUSE IN TOWN: ST PETER’S STREET TIMING: WEEKDAY AFTERNOON

Amongst the quirky, intriguing independent shops in the Saints, you’ll find The House in Town: a three-floor mezze of the stylish; the unique and the extraordinary! The House in Town prides itself on ‘customer satisfaction’, by keeping prices low and service high. We sent our mystery shopper along to see if it lived up to its ethos…

FIRST IMPRESSIONS Everything is everywhere and in no particular order, like you've stepped straight into someone's Pinterest board. A great place for inspiration, but you will probably find five other things you want in your life before you find what you were actually shopping for. SCORE 4/5 GREETING I was greeted straight away as I entered the shop by a gentleman who I later found out was the owner, John. I expected his attention as the only customer in the shop at the time, but he was welcoming and interested without jumping on me like a salesman. SCORE 5/5 AT TENTION TO DETAIL I had a couple of items on my shopping list and John seemed genuine when chatting to him about what I was looking for. He invited me to check out the other floors and mentioned his other shop to visit two doors down, if I couldn't find what I wanted. SCORE 4/5 PRODUCT AVAILABLITY There are plenty of interesting and quirky items available throughout the shop. I was surprised to find that John has a catalogue of some 10,000 other products available from his UK-based suppliers, so there was much more to offer than what was in store! He was quite liberal in telling me about the deals he could offer, especially for multiple purchases. SCORE 4.5/5 KNOWLEDGE We talked about a few items I really liked, and John gave enough information to be discerning without too much fluff or pomp. He gave some recommendations of other items I might be interested in from his catalogue, as well as available on his website. SCORE 4.5/5

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OVERALL SERVICE John was running both shops by himself that day, and even closed up The House in Town in order to show me around his other shop. Although they close at 5pm during the week, he offered to meet me out of opening hours if I wanted to buy something, but couldn't make it back in time. They also do free delivery if you live in Ipswich. SCORE 5/5

STANDARDS & DECOR Products are in abundance in every room, across the three floors of the shop. Great if you’ve gone there to look for inspiration or just to explore; otherwise be prepared to set aside time to find something specific! Just about every surface is covered (including every desk, table and cabinet) with various lamps and ornaments, which can make the shop appear a little disorganised in places. SCORE 4/5

The House in Town is a veritable treasure trove of trendy furniture and furnishings, and probably the best place to go in Ipswich if you’re looking for an interesting feature or conversation starter for your home. I would prefer the ticket price to be the price as I feel there is almost room to haggle, but overall I was very impressed with John as a shop owner, who went above and beyond without being pushy or desperate for my custom. With such a big catalogue, I feel more stock rotation and considered curation would ensure my regular return.

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Bagels, baguettes, bloomers, baps…long gone are the days of a soggy white square housing ham, squished in tin foil at the bottom of your bag. The humble sandwich has taken on multiple personalities in recent years, becoming something of an art form for lunch lovers everywhere. British Sandwich Week begins on 20th May, and what better way to celebrate than to look at the intriguing development of what started off as a convenient way for the 4th Earl of Sandwich to carry on his activities without breaking for a meal! (Of course, we don’t condone working through your lunch break…get out there and enjoy the Spring sunshine before it disappears again). We are partial to a panini or pitta at Waterfront Life HQ (one of us even has a Pinterest board dedicated to toasties – we’ll let you decide who), so it was an easy choice for this month’s ‘Food’ theme. We want to give a nod to the other end of the spectrum, too – Coeliac Awareness Week is 14th – 20th May, so show our gluten-free friends some love by packing your lunch with alternatives to wheat bread – why not try your favourite fillings in a corn tortilla, use Portobello mushrooms as ‘bun’ halves, or simply grab a loaf of one of many gluten-free bread alternatives available in every supermarket. Then use some of our filling inspiration on the right to create your own portable masterpiece (just keep your lunch bag away from the envious hands of your co-workers!)

Recipe Ideas of the Month 1. BRUNCH BAP (ABOVE)

Fried egg, grilled bacon, sliced avocado and tomato.

2. AFTERNOON TEA

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, watercress and cucumber slices.

3. NEW YORK DELI

Pastrami, sliced gherkins, mustard and Romaine lettuce.

4. MEDITERRANEAN MAGIC

Feta cheese, black olives and sundried tomatoes.

5. PESTO PERFECTION

Chicken breast, pesto, tomato and spinach.

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• Britons purchase over 3.5 billion sandwiches per year. • Chicken is by far the most popular sandwich filling in the UK (approx. 43,000 tonnes used commercially per year), followed by cheese (16,000), ham (15,000), and egg (14,000).

Food for thought...

• Despite Britain’s fondness for a Saturday morning bacon sarnie, the pork product’s popularity comes in 5th place, with around 7,000 tonnes sandwiched every year. The question is…red sauce or brown?!

• The UK sandwich industry employs more people than the UK agricultural industry.

• Did you know there are four groups of islands in the world named after our very own Lord Sandwich? Probably not, but you’ll know one of the largest by its indigenously-renamed title – Hawaii!

• Traditional sandwiches – diagonally cut to form triangles, right? Wrong! 57% of commercially-prepared sandwiches are cut into rectangles, not triangles.

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Having won the 'Best Customer Service' award at Waterfront Life's Restaurant of the Year 2017, who better to ask to cater the Student Life Launch Night? Grateful thanks to Julie and the team at SUBWAY - DUKE STREET. Perfect timing with BRITISH SANDWICH WEEK (20-26 May) just around the corner! 283B Duke St, Ipswich IP3 9BF 01473 216474 www.subway.co.uk

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WATERFRONT History

ALL ABOUT…

SUFFOLK RECORD OFFICE and THE HOLD WRITTEN BY AMY RUSHTON

SPRING CELEBRATIONS Spring is (finally) in the air and for Suffolk Record Office, this is a time to celebrate – last month, we received the wonderful news that our bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a further £10.3m for ‘The Hold: A Suffolk Archives Service for the 21st Century’ was successful! As explained in previous issues, the project will transform people’s access to their archives countywide and beyond, as well as creating a flagship heritage centre for Suffolk - securing an exciting and people-focused future for the service.

It’s a lot more than just a building project; The Hold is about engaging people right across the county and beyond with Suffolk’s archives and heritage. Vital to the project is an exciting programme of events, activities and learning opportunities, which will be delivered in communities – this will enable more people than ever before to explore 900 years of archival material and share Suffolk’s treasured stories, including digitally. The total cost of the project is expected to be £20m. The county council has pledged £5m to the project and the University, £1m. A grant from the prestigious Wolfson Foundation has been awarded, and further fundraising by local charity the ‘Suffolk Archives Foundation’ will also support the project (www.suffolkarchivesfoundation. org.uk). East Anglia based construction company R G Carter (whom you may have seen working on the Winerack at the moment) has been confirmed as the building contractor for the project. The company has experience of delivering awardwinning archive, heritage and educational buildings. Huge thanks are due to the staff, friends, stakeholders and donors who have supported the project so far. We look

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forward to welcoming you to The Hold when it opens at the end of 2019. Keep up to date at www.thehold.org.uk In other news, at long last, the weather is starting to get better (at least, it is at the time of writing!), leading us back into the archives to peruse some of Suffolk’s May Day celebrations of yesteryear – we hope you enjoy these gems!

‘May Day at Lackford as got up by Miss Holden’ (BRO/K997/110/12)

Suffolk Record Office staff at Ipswich Multicultural Festival L-R Amy Rushton, Dominic Wall and Kate Chantry

Maypole dancing at Monkseleigh c.1915 (K751/4)

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WATERFRONT Maritime

HENRY VIII AND THE ORWELL WRITTEN BY ANDY PARKER In the spring of next year (2019), it will be the 500th Anniversary of Henry VIII gifting the rights of the River Orwell to the Ipswich Corporation. The corporation was made up of merchants and port men that ran the town before a borough council even existed. By being given these rights they had control of the law that governed the river, including the rights of navigation, trade and commerce as well as the rights that sailors had on the river. However, by having these it led to a long running dispute with Harwich that mainly focused on who had jurisdiction over the river and which town controlled the trade that flowed up and down it. These rights existed in some way since Ipswich was given a charter by King John in 1200 and were built on by subsequent Acts of Parliament and various charters by different monarchs. The most famous is when they were conferred by Henry VIII and the Lord High Admiral as far down the river as the Orwell Haven, though the exact demarcation area within the estuary is not fully described thus leading to the dispute with Harwich. The actual text of the rights from the patent are shown opposite;

Grant, reciting patent 12 March 3 Hen. VIII., confirming a grant of certain liberties by king Edward [IV.], subject to a farm of 60l., and, inter alia, of the jurisdiction of admiral within the town. A place called Pollesheved, frequently inundated, being in dispute, to be included in the liberty of the town as heretofore. Also to have “wrek, fletson, and getson,” and the goods of felons-de-se, and deodands. None but freemen to trade with any stranger in the town. The bailiffs and burgesses to have power to amend the customs or ordinances. Del. Hampton Court, 3 March 10 Hen. VIII (Accessed from British History Online)

Ipswich in 1519 had important connections to the Suffolk wool trade, a famous shrine and was the hometown of Thomas Wolsey. All these factors played a part to the growth of the area and its support by Henry VIII during the early 1500s. WWW.IPSWICHMARITIMETRUST.ORG.UK

Part of a Chart of the Orwell Haven, temp, Henry VIII

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WATERFRONT Churches

WHAT’S ON? WRITTEN BY REV. TOM ROUT

In this issue I'd like to tell our readers about some new ways the Waterfront Churches are connecting with the local community. We've got three things starting up this month. Perhaps one of them would interest you? There's FOOD FOR THOUGHT, a free meal on Thursday evenings at St Helen's Church on St Helen's Street, which is for anyone in the community who wants to meet others and spend a few minutes pondering some of life's questions.

If the daytime suits you better, then why not try MUNCH AND MAKE, every Monday in the church hall at Holy Trinity, Back Hamlet, starting 21st May. The idea is making friendships over a two-course lunch (the ‘Munch’ bit) served from 12:301:30pm and, if you want to stay for it, a craft activity (the 'Make' bit) from about 2-3pm. To Munch costs £3, to Make costs £1. We're also starting a short lunchtime service on Thursdays called TIME WITH GOD, which is from 11:45am-12:05pm at St Luke's, Cliff Lane, and may suit people who want to find a quiet moment in the middle of their week. Talking of services, please note that until December our Sunday services will be at the same time and place each week: 10:30am at Holy Trinity, Back Hamlet. Full details of these and other activities on our new website: www.ipswichwaterfrontchurches.co.uk

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WATERFRONT Live WRITTEN BY GRAHAM CLEAVER

Graham Cleaver is a director of Ipswich Community Radio, where he presents the Monday Breakfast Show. ICRfm: 105.7fm and online. www.icrfm.com.

May 2018 begins and ends with a bank holiday! Although we believe Meghan and Harry’s nuptials won’t be celebrated with an official day off, at least we have a Waterfront birthday to look forward to. On the Royal Wedding Day, we wish many happy returns to our oldest performance space, St Peter’s by the Waterfront. This fine 15th century building began its modern life as a Waterfront venue 10 years ago this month, when the redundant church opened as a centre for music and the arts. On the 19th a Gala Concert will help mark the occasion. Other May events at St Peter’s include a visit from the delightful Sarah Munro on the 25th. The chameleon-like Josh Locke (see April’s Waterfront Live) pops up once again; this time playing guitar with the roots blues outfit Goofa Dust, which features the excellent harmonica playing of Giles King. Hear them at Isaac’s on the 13th.

WATERFRONT LIVE GIG GUIDE

MAY 2018

THURS 10 Cult Café: Jam Night 19:00 SAT 12

Grand Central: The Boneshakers 20:00

SUN 13

The Steamboat: Jazz lunch ft. Good Times Jazz Band 14:00

FRI 18

The Steamboat: Open mic night 20:00

SAT 19

St Peter’s: 10th Anniversary Gala Concert 19:30 (£6 adv; £8 otd)

SUN 20

Briarbank: Live Jazz – John Parker, Emma-Jane Vinyard 20:00

Isaacs: Goofa Dust 15:00 Waterfront Bar Bistro: Lee Rose 15:00

Grand Central: Dr and the Epics 20:00

Isaacs: Robert Brown 15:00 Waterfront Bar Bistro: t.b.c. 15:00

THURS 24 Cult Café: Jam Night 19:00 FRI 25

St Peter’s: Sarah Munro 19:30 (£15)

SAT 26

Cult Café: Buskers’ Bench from 17:00

SUN 27

The Steamboat: Jazz lunch ft. La Fontaine 14:00

Grand Central: The Last Gunfighter

Isaacs: Glamtastics 15:00 Waterfront Bar Bistro: MJ Soul 15:00

WEDS 30 Cult Café: 4th Labyrinth 20:00 (broadcast live on ICRfm) THURS 31 The Steamboat: Folk at the Boat ( jam session) 20:00

JUNE 2018 FRI 1

St Peter’s: Gadjo Club Quartet 19:45 £10

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