Waterfront Life - June 2018

WATERFRONT LIFE IS PROUD TO BE NOMINATED IN TWO CATEGORIES AT THE EADT BUSINESS AWARDS 2018

ISSUE 19 • JUNE 2018

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Editor’s

Not everyone likes change – I’m not always a huge fan!

– but a lot of changes are for the better….for growth, for development. Along with the (mostly) favourably changing weather, the Waterfront and surrounding areas are going through huge change at the moment. The most obvious is probably the Winerack and it’s great to watch the growing interest in the development; the many photographers pointing cameras and smartphones skywards as the crane appeared and the sight of the scaffolding ultimately silencing the doom & gloom merchants. The thoroughfare that dictates the walk adjacent to the marinas is benefitting from the updated photographic images announcing ‘PhotoEast’ and the latest, scheduled clean-up operation hosted by ABP has, as always, shown the neighbourly love of the area and the teams from Waterfront Life/Student Life’s joint commitment to keeping our home looking its absolute best. Our publication is also benefitting from change, with new features continually being added and helping towards a consecutive year’s nomination in 2 categories in the East Anglian Daily Times 2018 Business Awards……#Proud This month also sees an announced change to the 2018 Restaurant of the Year Awards sponsor, as we welcome Makro to the (dining) table. More in the following pages. So, resting up at WL HQ is not an option, but change is indeed good!

Thank you to everyone and as ever…..please continue to feed back to us on all topics.

My very best wishes, Richard Stewart

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A SEA OF INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................3 THE VIEW FROM THE SALTHOUSE ..................................................................................5 NEWS ................................................................................................................................................7-14 WATERFRONT LEGAL ...............................................................................................................16 THE SAINTS .............................................................................................................................20-21 SUFFOLK FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE ...................................................................22-23 MYSTERY SHOP REPORT .......................................................................................... 24-25 FOOD .......................................................................................................................................... 27-30 WATERFRONT HISTORY ............................................................................................. 34-35 DIRECTORY ............................................................................................................................

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WATERFRONT Port

A SEA OF

INFORMATION WRITTEN BY LYDIA SWALLOW

For many of us, although ABP sits on our doorstep at the Old Custom House on the Waterfront, we may know relatively little about the company or the work it does. Therefore, this month, we are delving a little deeper into our neighbour’s work.

FIRSTLY, SOME GENERAL FACTS.

ABP owns and operates 21 ports in England, Wales and Scotland. Annually, the company handles: over 2 million containers, more than 4.5 million tonnes of steel and other materials, nearly 2 million tonnes of forest product and over 40 million tonnes of dry bulk.

SO WHY DOES ABP HAVE A PORT AT IPSWICH?

Ipswich Port is in a prime location being only 12 miles from the open sea and only a short sailing distance from the North Sea shipping lanes. The connections our major trunk roads, the A14 and A12, have to the M1 and M25 mean goods can be transported easily. The Port of Ipswich also has an active rail line at its West Bank.

All of these transport links provide ABP with many opportunities within the Port of Ipswich.

WHICH GOODS DOES ABP IMPORT AND EXPORT AT IPSWICH?

Statistics released by the Department for Transport in September 2017, firmly ingrained Ipswich’s title as the UK’s number

one export port for agricultural products; a title Ipswich has held since 2005. Ipswich Port handles grain, aggregates, animal feed, fertilisers and cement. It is the UK’s biggest grain exporter, exporting around 500,000 tonnes of grain every year. Ipswich boasts host to a state-of-the-art timber-treatment centre, which offers chromium and arsenic free wood-preserve and annually handles approximately 200,000 cubic metres of timber products from Scandinavia and the Baltic States.

IPSWICH ON THE UP?

2017 was a record-breaking year for ABP’s Port of Ipswich. It handled the highest tonnage levels of cargo for Brett Aggregates since 2000 at just over 421,690 tonnes.

When compared to their 2016 statistics this was a 27% year on year increase with an extra 90,361 tonnes handled by the port.

This is largely due to ABP’s continuous investment in port infrastructure and equipment at Ipswich, as well as Brett Aggregates’ investment in a new processing plant and rail capacity.

ABP’s commitment to investing constantly and developing the Port means business can thrive, resulting in a strengthened role for Ipswich as an ABP Port.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

THE VIEW FROM THE

SALTHOUSE WRITTEN BY LYDIA SWALLOW

A TASTE OF SUMMER What is your favourite part of Summer? The sun? The sand? The sea-breeze? For me it’s relaxing next to a Riviera with a cold crisp drink in my hand. I feel at peace with the lazy afternoon sun beaming down, the gentle breeze refreshing my skin and a beautiful view before me.

This is perhaps why I am so smitten with The Salthouse. As I sit here writing this article I am basking in the sunshine, looking onto a simply stunning marina view with a cold beverage to sip on. Suddenly a visit to the French riviera to get my dose of relaxation seems completely unnecessary.

The Salthouse boasts 10 fresh cocktails to sip on, and unlike the sickeningly sweet syrup-filled cocktails you may find elsewhere, here they focus on creating naturally delicious drinks. Their selection covers all summer staples made to the highest quality including Pimm’s, Mojito and Aperol Spritz - whilst Cranberry Cooler, Mojito and an Elderflower and Apple tipple are available as non-alcoholic options.

Those who wish to simmer in the sunshine with a cool glass of rosé in their hand, will be pleased to hear The Salthouse is extending its rosé selection for summer, adding five new options. 5From sweet2018 and • • JUNE

summery to crisp and dry, there will be a rosé to suit everyone.

If you wish to accompany your beverage with some summer nibbles why not try olives, garlic bruschetta or homemade bread? For a more substantial option there are several new summery additions accompanying the already delicious Salthouse menu. The menu currently offers a refreshing light chargrilled blood orange, quinoa and mozzarella salad, and a new colourful salad will focus proudly on the heritage of the tomato. Organic, locally sourced ingredients are highly important to The Salthouse and this is clearly reflected in their menu. Lobster will shortly be making a reappearance in time for the summer, cooked beautifully and simply with garlic butter. The dessert menu will also reflect the changing seasons, with local strawberries from Birchwood farms helping to create stunning simple dishes that allow natural flavour to flood through.

People traverse many countries and long distances to sit beside stunning marina views with beautifully cooked, organically sourced, fresh food in front of them and a glass of cool crisp rosé in their hands.

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Latest News & Updates for Ipswich Waterfront and Surrounding Area Compiled and Edited

by Danielle Stewart danielle@waterfrontlife.co PHOTO CREDIT LEE THORNBERRY

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Ambitious urban planners Allies and Morrison were tasked by Ipswich Central to come up with “Ideas for Ipswich”; to turn various run-down and overlooked areas of the town and Waterfront into vibrant, attractive spaces for residents and visitors alike.

IDEAS FOR IPSWICH

In Allies and Morrison’s plans, Lloyds Avenue becomes a cosmopolitan eaterie district; with tables and chairs adorning the tree-lined boulevard leading down to the soon-to-be regenerated Cornhill. A fresh, open park area sits along the river bank between Princes Street Bridge and Stoke Bridge; and the currently chameleon-like St Peter’s Dock transforms itself into an impressive pedestrianised Waterfront entrance.

In total, 10 ideas have been put forward by the architects, all of which Ipswich Central say “match perfectly with the aims and aspirations that the board of Ipswich Central have for our town and our levy payers.” Allies and Morrison – who have described Ipswich as “brimming with potential” – have even laid out suggestions to pedestrianise College Street and Key Street; turning the currently headache-inducing oneway system into a natural connection between the town and Waterfront that Ipswich so desperately needs.

The plans are said to be years, even decades, away from potential development; but we are sure readers will agree that the attention being given to Ipswich and our Waterfront is muchneeded, and we are excited to see what the future brings!

IMAGE CREDIT : IPSWICH CENTRAL

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NEWS

Ipswich Arts Ipswich Arts Centre has received a grant of £9,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for an exciting oral history project to record the experiences of local residents in Suffolk who have used St Clement Church, Star Lane, during their childhood or in their adult lives before the church became redundant as a place of worship in the 1970s.

Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, this project has been inspired by three women who visited the St Clement Church during the Heritage Open Days in Sept 2017, and shared their personal memories of getting married and attending St. Clement Church as children with young volunteers of the Ipswich Arts Centre.

Led by volunteers in the Suffolk community, the project will raise the profile

of St Clement Church as a key part of the history of Ipswich and build a greater sense of pride in its heritage. The project will run for a year from late Spring 2018, culminating with a series of events in March 2019. We are asking for those with a connected history to the church to please get in touch with us. The Suffolk Record Office and the University of Suffolk are supporting the project.

Commenting on the award, Olumide Adisa, Ipswich Arts Centre – volunteer Memories and Recollections Project Committee Lead said: “We are thrilled to have received support. Thanks to National Lottery players, it will help us capture the rich and diverse stories of women and men who attended St Clement Church and the lived experiences of what it meant to have a church in that particular area of town. As we continue developing St Clement Church into a vibrant 21st century performance space, this project will connect people to the past, present, and future of St Clement Church.”

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A CLEAN OPERATION The Waterfront is known for its beautiful views, bustling atmosphere and busy marine area. However, there is one certain point on the marina, directly opposite the Question Mark structure, that is sometimes seen with an abundance of litter, making it a sight for sore eyes! Heather Swann, from Neptune Marina, explains this odd gathering of debris in more detail…

“Ipswich Waterfront is one of the lowest parts of Ipswich and it is a natural thing for any rubbish which may drift from street to street - perhaps originating in the town centre or other locations - to end up blowing towards the Waterfront, over the quay edge and drop into the water.

Once in the water, the rubbish becomes waterlogged and heavy, and sometimes binds together with any natural detritus which may float through the lock gate from the river; such as seaweed, driftwood, or other organic vegetation.

The curve of the quay wall immediately outside the University building is exactly in the direction of the prevailing South Westerly winds: thereby any rubbish tends to gather there and is held in place by the prevailing airstream. This part of the Waterfront is one of the busiest with members of the public walking past, so any gathered rubbish is quite visual and inevitably noticed by a greater number of people.

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Marina, ABP and Ipswich Borough Council for the direct-action response of lifting the rubbish and organic matter out of the water by manpower, and disposing of the items.

This is a very effective method of dealing with what can be quite large items and is attended to every two weeks by these three parties. In addition, Neptune Marina staff are lifting rubbish from the water on an almost daily basis and disposing of it.

On the occasions that a Northerly or Easterly wind is blowing, the rubbish blows away to ‘the island site’ where Ipswich Haven Marina is located and general members of the public are not necessarily aware of this, because they are not habitually walking past these areas of the Waterfront.

Thereby, some considerable effort is maintained all throughout the year to deal with the various items in the water and although there are bins located in front of the Uni, it will always help to have more rubbish bins located elsewhere on the Waterfront to encourage members of the public to use them.”

The Waterfront Life and Student Life teams joined Ipswich Central and ABP on one of their regular clean ups on 11th May, and we were stunned at the litter found in just one hour of collecting. Keep an eye on our social media for the next organised litter pick, when we will encourage readers and residents to come down and get involved withERF keeping Waterfront clean.

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IPSWICH MARKET

UPDATE COURTESY OF THE IPSWICH VISION & IMAGES COURTESY OF IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

One of the cornerstones of life in the town centre is our town market. Walking through the market recently, you may have noticed the new gazebos that house the stalls.

Proudly displayed on the awnings of the gazebos: ‘Established 1317’.

The town was issued with its Market Charter back in 1317 by Edward ll. Its location has changed many times over the years, and it is currently to be found on Princes and Queen Street.

The stalls line the accessway in front of the Town Hall and Barclays Bank; spreading around the Giles Statue and carrying

down onto Queen Street. Here you can find the Food Quarter, which is building a reputation for attracting new traders offering a great selection of street food; a perfect lunch-stop with al fresco seating.

A wide variety of produce can be found on the market including fresh flowers, fish, fruit and vegetables. Alongside this; local honey and eggs and a great cup of coffee from the Coffelink fire engine. Some of the traders have been with the market for many years.

Markets offer a very experiential way of shopping, a real sense of community.

With our ever-changing high streets and shopping patterns it is important that we do not overlook this aspect of town life, but instead embrace this as another way of shopping.

The Cornhill Regeneration project has obviously created some challenges to the market, but it seems to be adapting well to its current location. In the spring will be the launch of ‘LOVE YOUR MARKET’ campaign, to celebrate our market culture.

Our market operates 4 days a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 10am- 4pm.

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RESTAURANT

of the year 2018

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MYSTERY SHOPPING ROUNDS THAT WILL LEAD TO OUR FORMAL AWARDS NIGHT IN JANUARY OFFICIAL 2018 SPONSORS

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NEWS

2018 CATEGORIES BEST SMALL COVER (inc TAKEAWAY) BEST DESIGN & STYLING (New for 2018) BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE BEST WINE & DRINK BEST FOOD BEST OVERALL VENUE 56 venues have been entered into Round 1 ‘The First Impression’.

Over a total of 5 rounds, these venues will be put through their paces, before we find out our finalists.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE TEAMS AT ALL OF OUR VENUES

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NEWS

DUNKIRK SHIPS WRITTEN BY RICHARD STEWART

Around 20 small & unique vessels sailed into the Haven Marina at the start of the second May bank holiday weekend, with the public encouraged to join them for a closer look.

Known as the Dunkirk Little Ships, the ships are all veterans of the heroic Dunkirk flotilla from May 1940, when in excess of 700 small boats joined the Royal Navy to rescue 338,000 British and French troops from the threat of Nazi capture in northern France.

In May 1965 to mark the 25th anniversary of 'Operation Dynamo', Raymond Baxter the radio and TV presenter organised and assembled a fleet of 43 of the original Little Ships of Dunkirk to return to Dunkirk to commemorate the epic of the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) in 1940, in which they played such a significant role. It was decided that such a unique assembly should not be allowed to disperse into obscurity and the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) was subsequently formed in 1966.

The visit, jointly organised by ADLS and Ipswich Borough Council, included a thanksgiving and memorial service, with wreath-laying.

Hundreds of residents and visitors took advantage of the sunshine over the long weekend and were treated to a rare chance to get up close to a significant moment in history.

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PHOTO CREDIT PAUL WYETH

spirit yachts NIGEL STUART PHOTO CREDIT EMILY HARRIS

We are excited to introduce the first in a series of features in association with Spirit Yachts, surrounding boat life. With our love of Waterfront living expanding beyond the river wall, we wanted to explore both land and sea adventures; from the concept of commissioning your own yacht, to what it’s like to live the idyllic life afloat the River Orwell. This month, we take a look at what makes Spirit Yachts the forerunner for yacht design and build.

Established in Benhall, Suffolk in 1993, Spirit Yachts was founded by renowned yacht designer Sean McMillan. Now based on the New Cut in Ipswich Haven Marina, Spirit Yachts is celebrating its 25th anniversary and employs a 50-strong team of skilled boat builders from all over the world.

Spirit Yachts has designed and built elegant wooden sail and power yachts from 37ft to over 100ft, including the iconic yacht on which Daniel Craig sails into Venice in the Bond film Casino Royale. Currently in the yard is Spirit Yachts’ largest build to date: one of the largest single-masted wooden sailing yachts ever built in the UK, at 34m long.

Managing director Nigel Stuart joined Spirit Yachts in 2014, during which time he has overseen expansion of the yard to double its previous capacity. Nigel’s experience in sailing spans over 25 years and has taken him far and wide; starting as an engineer and working his way up to his present position as MD. His passion for yachts is resonated in his ethos for the business; Spirit Yachts are very much customerfocused and will make any vision a reality.

Nigel is proud of the fact that Spirit’s yachts are built solely from wood, rather than fibreglass; providing an environmentally sustainable product. The timber used to build the yachts is of the highest quality and is sourced from responsibly managed forests. The wood used by Spirit is lightweight, strong and durable, giving these yachts an impressive strength to weight ratio. Many classic wooden yachts have lasted over 100 years, much longer than a modern fibreglass boat, and there is no reason why a Spirit Yacht wouldn’t do the same. Nigel also explains that each uniquely-designed yacht has the ‘row away factor’; the undeniable ability to turn its owner’s head as they row away from it.

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WATERFRONT Legal

THE BANK OF

MUM & DAD WRITTEN BY STEPHEN WILLIAMS So one of the children is going to move in with their partner and has seen the ideal property but the deposit is slightly out of their financial reach. After a quick discussion, Mum and Dad are considering helping out, but what legal steps should everyone involved be thinking about to secure this gift or loan?

If this rather substantial amount of money is going to be a loan to the couple (rather than the individual child), the parents should consider having a formal loan agreement drafted, and registering a charge against the property which is akin to a small mortgage.

The couple themselves should own the property as Tenants in Common which permits unequal ownership. This ensures that upon sale, any larger capital contribution is paid back to the payer before the remainder of the sale proceeds are split.

In the case where the parents gift the money to their child, but not their child’s partner, and that couple are unmarried, it is wise to have a Cohabitation Agreement

drafted or if they are to be married a PreNuptial Agreement which sets out who is to take what in the event of a relationship breakdown. They couple will also need to buy the property as Tenants in Common so that their unequal ownership of the property is properly recorded.

Given the difficulty of getting a first foot on the property ladder, gifts or loans of this nature feature regularly in purchase arrangements. Steps taken to ensure clarity at the outset can ensure that practical help given out of love and concern does not become the focus for fierce future discord.

Stephen Williams T: 01473 849949 E: stephen.williams@ashtonslegal.co.uk Stephen is head of the Family team at Ashtons and a member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Advanced Family Law and Children Panel Accreditation Scheme.

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WATERFRONT Live

WRITTEN BY GRAHAM CLEAVER

Graham Cleaver is a director of Ipswich Community Radio (ICRfm), where he presents the Monday Breakfast Show.

ICRfm: 105.7fm, online, and on the Radioplayer and Tune In apps. Listen again on Mixcloud. www.icrfm.com

WATERFRONT LIVE GIG GUIDE

JUNE 2018 Grand Central

Stetsons are Cool 21:00

Sun 10

Steamboat Tavern Waterfront Bar Bistro Isaacs Jazz lunch

Good Times Jazz Band 14:00 The Soul Man 15:00 Soul’d Out 15:00

Fri 15

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Open mic night 20:00

Sat 16 Steamboat Tavern Folk at the Boat all day music festival from 12:00

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Aah! June - flaming June! As smoke drifts from the funeral pyre of a thousand sausages, transformed by a kind of fiery barbecue alchemy into a new form of charcoal, the Waterfront celebrates the musical alchemy that is Jazz.

Midsummer weekend sees St Peter’s hosting the main gigs of the third annual Ipswich Jazz Festival. From the 22nd to the 24th a stellar line-up of performers takes to the stage in a series of concerts and workshops.

More live music with a jazz connection can be heard that weekend, as part of the Waterfront Craft Beer and Street Food festival. Further details are yet to be confirmed, but a splendid time is, I’m certain, guaranteed for all!

Sat 9

Sun 17 Briarbank Live jazz 13:30 Isaacs Lucky No.7 15:00

Waterfront Bar Bistro Giles King and Lewis Grey Blues Duo 15:00 Thurs 21 Cult Cafe

Jam Night 19:00

Fri 22

Rumba De Bodas 20:00

St Peter’s

Sat 23 St Peter’s Jazz Workshops 10 – 16:30

Stars at St Peter’s 19:30

Steamboat Tavern 80s disco - St Elizabeth Hospice fundraiser 19:30

Grand Central Talk of the Town 21:00 Sun 24 Isaacs Hot Rocks 15:00

St Peter’s Jazz Workshops 10:30 – 12:45

Horn Factory 15:00 – 17:00 Jacqui Dankworth,

Charlie Wood & Chris Allard (guitar) 20:00-22:00

Steamboat Tavern (Jazz) 20:00

Waterfront Bar Bistro Jazz Lunch: La Fontaine Ensemble 14:00 Lisa Day 15:00 Weds 27 Cult Cafe Colourblind Hedgehogs (ICR live session) 20:00 Thurs 28 Steamboat Tavern Folk at the Boat – jam session 20:00 Fri 29

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WATERFRONT Counsel

THE ORWELL CHALLENGE WRITTEN BY CLLR. LIZ HARSANT I am a proud member of the Rotary Club of Ipswich East and one of our biggest fundraisers over the years has been The Orwell Walk, which began as long ago as 1977. Over the years, millions of miles have been walked by many thousands of enthusiastic walkers, raising a staggering £3m for local charities. It was a past President of our Rotary Club, Derek Jarman, that established the Walk and he was awarded an MBE for services to local charities.

That is a little history of the Walk and last year I decided to take part in the Walk, which I had never done before; having just been a helper. I walked for a local charity - Friends of the Ferns - where I am a trustee. There were probably about 15 of us all walking together - or at least that’s how it started! I’m used to walking, no longer having a car, but oh my goodness - it is a long way! My worst bit was down on the foreshore; when I suddenly sank up to my knees in mud. I was walking with a well-known ex-police officer who had to haul me out. The poor man must

have felt he was out with his grandmother!

However, I finished; and having said I would do 12 miles, I ended up doing 16 which was quite an achievement.

Over the years we have added running and cycling to the Walk, and this year we decided to rebrand the Orwell Walk to the Orwell Challenge. The running portion of the event has gained marathon status for the first time. This year’s event takes place on Sunday 17th June and we are expecting an exceptionally large turnout, with hundreds of people walking, cycling or running the picturesque route along the River Orwell, from Ipswich towards Felixstowe on private land, around farms and the Orwell Country Park.

The Walk, Run and Cycle Ride begins and ends at the Gainsborough Sports Centre, where there is free parking and refreshments available throughout the day.

For more information please see our website: www.orwellwalk.co.uk/

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Word on The Saints As the weather warms up, our focus turns al fresco on the Saints.

We asked Saints favourites Cake & Catwalk and The Italian Shirt Shop to tell us what they love about The Saints in summertime!

LYNN TURNER CAKE & CATWALK

Many of our shops and businesses have interesting and quirky gardens. Check out Applaud Coffee for courtyard coffee and cake. Maud’s Attic and Merchant House have a great garden showcasing outdoor furniture and ornaments.

Check out the summer programme of events at Cake & Catwalk; there’s always something great being held in the garden!

For outdoor dining head to At Twenty5, and for summer evening cocktails try K Bar. It’s also a great time of year to have a wander around and take in the history and the architecture of I’ve always loved this street; it’s gone the area. The Tourist Information Centre on through lots of ups and downs but Arras Square has more details of interesting retained its individual style and I walks around the town. still believe it’s the best in Ipswich.

Our Summer Artisan Market returns on When the shop became available I Sunday 17th June to St Peter’s Street. The street jumped at the chance. I am meant to will be closed to traffic for the day and we be here! will play host to an array of artisan stalls. Our Summer in the street is great. Doors independent businesses will be open and the open, garden green and lush and deckchairs will be out. Don’t forget its Father’s all the shopkeepers chat in the Day as well, so bring your Dad and treat him doorways. It’s good to gossip! to a day out. The Thomas Wolsey will be open, and Ed from Hopsters will be showcasing his I have very fond memories of the fine craft beers. Plenty of reasons to visit us street years ago when it was all on the day. All we need now is you…and the antiques and bric-a-brac, always sunshine! interesting with some great characters who owned the shops.

My very best wishes, Cathy Frost.

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SUMMER ON THE Saints We are a community and we meet regularly, although sadly, not everyone joins in! But there are enough of us that do and we work hard together; supporting and promoting each other for the greater good.

I like to bring different affordable brands and products to my shop. I check out what the main town and other boutiques have and find different things. That’s the fun of shopping. I am loving ‘A Postcard from Brighton’ casual collection for this season.

It’s soft, stylish and great for mooching about while still looking fabulous.

ANTONIO BELLINI THE ITALIAN SHIRT SHOP I moved to the Waterfront seven years ago, but have been visiting Ipswich for 20 years and have always liked St Peter’s Street; often thinking it was similar to Covent Garden. One day I noticed that there was redecoration being done to this shop so enquired as to the situation; to cut a long story short, my shop was opened six weeks later.

St Peter’s Street is wonderful at all times of the year but certainly the spring gives great excitement of the year to come and the arrival of summer clothing to replace the slightly darker colours of the winter.

I often say that I am probably the smallest own-label shop in the world; I don’t know this for sure but it is very unlikely that there is a smaller one anywhere else!

My stock is constantly changing but my greatest joy is my absolute exclusivity of my beautifully made clothes from Naples. Most shops stock clothes that can be found in most towns but my Antonio Bellini brand can be found in one shop in the world: 17 St Peter’s Street.

There is a wonderful community where traders pull together for the good of the street. Cathy arranges meetings throughout the year to discuss any future plans and there is often great excitement of future events. It is so nice to hear all the wonderful comments from customers saying that they find this road the most pleasant in Ipswich.

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LOOKING UP 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, by the time you read this, you’ll have seen that the skyline on the Waterfront has changed, with the addition of cranes and scaffolding at the ‘Winerack’. This is a significant project which our Fire Protection department will be heavily involved in to ensure that fire safety standards are met in relation to all communal areas.

Throughout the build, our operational crews will be visiting to familiarise themselves on the site and to pre-plan for rescues and hazards so that, if called upon for a real emergency, they can be prepared. I recall two incidents I was called to when the Buttermarket was being built (yes, I really am that old!)

One was a construction worker who’d fallen off scaffolding in the middle of the building site, and once we’d attended to his injuries along with ambulance staff, we put him in a special stretcher and the tower crane conveyed him across the site and carefully lowered him onto the trolley! The other incident involved a massive overspill of concrete being poured that threatened the structure next door, so we had to spend several hours

using our high pressure hoses to wash away the concrete and save a potential building collapse! I’ve told you before that we never know what to expect…

Back to the Waterfront, anyone living in the area above 1st or 2nd floor may get great views of the project coming together.

You may also wonder how we deal with high rise incidents.

We have two aerial appliances in Suffolk: one in Ipswich with a 32m reach, and one in Bury St Edmunds which can reach up to 30m. Whilst they can’t reach the top of many tall buildings in Suffolk, this places a greater emphasis on structural fire safety precautions and the most appropriate procedures to ensure occupant safety. This is where you can play your part in minimising risk and on our website, there’s some great fire safety advice.

Before I sign off; over the summer, you may see our crews training in the wet dock or beyond the lock gates as they train with our new fire boat – a 4m long dinghy with an outboard motor. We’ve already carried out training exercises with the port authority and we’ll be continuing this valuable work throughout the year simulating boat fires and rescues from water.

See you next month, stay safe!

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RUNNING

Safety Tips Health and wellbeing is of course at the top of many people’s agenda these days, and there is no better way to enhance your fitness and health than a run alongside the river or round the lake. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service would like to ensure that a run out doesn’t end in tragedy, due to a moment of distraction or lack of preparation.

Runners and walkers are the group at most risk of accidental drowning in the UK - 77 people died in 2016 because they fell in the water whilst out for a run or a walk #BeWaterAware 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.

• Make sure your run is suitable for your fitness level • Consider joining a running group • Be aware and take notice of any warning signs of information • When running next to water stay clear of the edges - they may be unstable • Wear appropriate footwear and clothing • Take a fully charged mobile phone and check signal strength, know how to use it and who to call in an emergency • Look out for a trip or slip hazards - pay attention to your footing • Stick to proper pathways • Don’t run next to water if levels are high • Make sure you know exactly where you are - consider something like an OS locate app for a smart phone or a map • Don’t assume just because you have run a route many times before that it is still safe • Avoid running near water in the dark

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MYSTERY SHOP REPORT

“the service was faultless” VENUE: HYDROJETZ, FORE STREET TIMING: WEEKDAY AFTERNOON

HydroJetz is an independent clinic, offering ‘a unique coming-of-age hydrotherapy express massage and weight loss service’, using a futuristically-designed ‘pod’ in which you lay fully clothed, and are massaged by water jets inside a protective membrane. Sounds intriguing, right?! Our mystery shopper – an avid massage enthusiast – went along to experience this unusual therapy technique…

INITIAL CONTACT After seeing HydroJetz’ website offering a free initial session for first time users, I called to book an on-the-day appointment, and they were more than willing to accommodate this; offering me various timeslots for availability. I asked what the process entailed and was given a brief but informative run down of what to expect when I arrived. SCORE 5/5 FIRST IMPRESSIONS The shop is located on Fore Street, with various parking options available. From the street, it looks inviting yet subtle. Upon entry, I was greeted by name, which was a lovely, personal touch and immediately made me feel welcomed. The two ladies in the shop engaged me in friendly, funny conversation right away, which set the precedent for the rest of the visit.

SCORE 5/5 INTERIOR & DÉCOR The interior of the shop feels soft, light and airy. There is very little in the way of furnishings; namely the massage ‘pod’, a waiting sofa, and the reception desk area.

Small touches such as vases of flowers and voile drapes give it a homely vibe. There is a slight cluttered feel to the walls and small areas where posters, information and bits and pieces are featured, but this doesn’t detract too much from the décor.

SCORE 4/5 SERVICE From entering the shop, to being talked through the massage process, to leaving; the service was faultless. I was offered water before and after the treatment, which was great for someone like me who is often dehydrated! As a frequent ‘traditional’ massage recipient, the process can feel awkward at times in terms of removing clothes and a stranger

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were to return, I would benefit from the savings – given that a 25-minute hydro massage is the equivalent of a 55-minute traditional massage. However, it would take me a couple more sessions to determine whether it would be beneficial for me to continue. SCORE 4/5

touching you, but other than engaging in conversation, checking I was happy and switching on the machine, the ladies played no part in the physical treatment.

I felt no pressure at any time to purchase a course of treatments but was given the information should I want to return, along with a leaflet promoting the health benefits of massage. SCORE 5/5 VALUE FOR MONEY Considering this first treatment was free of charge, the value for money is great!

I ended up in the pod for closer to 20 minutes than 15, which was a bonus.

Standard pricing is £1 per minute, but I was given prices offering a discount as a first-time user for the next session, which works out as saving £5-10 depending on the minutes purchased. I happily spend £30-40 on a 60-minute massage, so if I

Hydro massage was not something I had considered doing prior to discovering HydroJetz, but I am glad it caught my eye. The service I received was second to none; the main reason I would return for a second time, even if still sceptical about the treatment itself. During the treatment, extra touches like music and visual effects helped it feel less ‘clinical’, and the face hole had a disposable sheet on it, which assured me that hygiene and cleanliness is taken seriously.

Overall, an enjoyable, friendly and personal experience – something that a lot of customer service lacks these days.

OVERALL SCORE

4.6/5

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Healthy eating is a pain…salads for every meal, drinking green smoothies blended from a variety of things found in the garden, and saying no to sweets at every opportunity. If this sounds familiar, you’re doing it wrong!

Eating healthily doesn’t have to be boring, laborious or flavourless. The British Nutrition Foundation is celebrating Healthy Eating Week from 11th – 15th June, and as huge food lovers here at Waterfront Life, we are on a mission this month to help you make small changes to your diet, which can make a big difference to your overall health and wellbeing.

So whether you’re slimming for summer, keeping an eye on your cholesterol, or cutting down on processed food, we hope you are tempted to enjoy something new this month!

HEALTHY EATING WEEK RECIPE OF THE MONTH Moroccan lemon chicken stew with giant cous cous Packed full of protein (to keep you fuller for longer), tasty flavours and hidden veg (great for fussy kids!), this simple, delicious recipe serves 4 people – perfect for busy families – or freeze portions for an easy midweek meal that requires no prep. The recipe can easily be halved too, if you fancy a smaller batch.

1tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or coconut oil 2 small onions, diced 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic 500g skinless, boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced 2 x 400g cans of chopped tomatoes 2 bell peppers, finely diced 100g baby leaf spinach 3tbsp tagine paste (widely available in supermarkets) 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp clear honey 1 chicken stock cube 200g giant cous cous 1. Heat oil in a large pan and gently fry onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes.

2. Add diced chicken and fry until browned on the outside. Add tagine paste and bell peppers and cook for a further 5 minutes.

3. Add chopped tomatoes, spinach, lemon juice and honey, and crumble in the stock cube. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Fill one empty tomato can with water and add to the pan, and then simmer for 25-30 minutes on a medium/low heat.

4. Add the giant cous cous to the pan with a little more water if necessary and cover, simmering for 10 minutes until cooked.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS • Add a handful of chopped mixed olives for heart-healthy fats.

• Throw in some almonds for a nutty, crunchy addition!

• This recipe can also be slow cooked for even easier eating!

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Making Smarter Choices Even the smallest of food and drink choices we make on a daily basis can contribute to lack of nutrition or gaining weight. We could sit here and suggest giving up your chocolate habit and eating apples instead…but that sounds like a pretty terrible compromise (and we prefer heading to the dark chocolate section instead).

Use these simple healthy tips to satisfy your hunger, without sacrificing your tastebuds.

• A standard 25g bag of crisps contains almost twice the calories of a similar-sized bag of popcorn – not to mention double the fat content! Next time you fancy a midafternoon salty snack, grab a bag of the corny stuff and get your crunch on.

• Fond of a morning coffee on the way to work? You don’t have to give it up just yet!

Swap a full-fat cappuccino for a ‘skinny’ version (using skimmed milk) and save yourself 40% more calories with only a fraction of the fat. Even better, try a black coffee with one of the many sugar-free syrups available in most coffee shops – caramel is our top choice!

• One of the best things about swapping fat-filled, calorie-laden foods with more fruit, vegetables and protein, is that you can eat MORE! Using volume of food is a great psychological tool to fool yourself into thinking you’re eating twice as much food, but with half as many calories…and a shed load more nutrition!

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When it comes to eating out, if you struggle to find healthy food choices on a menu, it’s still easy to eat better. Ask your

server to give you only half the portion of fries; order a side salad instead of onion rings; skip the starter; or simply split a dessert instead of having a whole one (if you can bear to share!)

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HEALTHY EATING Most people know that a healthy, balanced diet is the right choice in life, but very few truly understand the full extent of the benefits and effects it can have.

The process of putting fuel in your car is the same - you use the wrong type of fuel and your car won’t work properly…but put the best fuel available in, and you’ll see it perform like it was designed to. Your body is no different.

If you want to lose weight then you need to make better choices with your food. A lot of people think if you stop eating as much, you’ll lose weight. Whilst there is some truth to this, most people take it to the extreme of eating too little, or barely anything at all. This will do nothing except cause yourself health problems down the line - and can even cause you to gain more weight! There is a fine balance when trying to put yourself in a calorie deficit (eating fewer calories than you burn) without going too over the top. Instead you just need to look at what you eat and drink on a daily basis and ask yourself – could I do better?

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Even if you have long term conditions or don’t like a lot of healthy foods, I bet there is still at least a handful of daily habits you can break to improve the areas you do have control over. Make some small changes today to change your life from the inside, out. www.corecoachingco.com

But don’t just think about your weight loss or flabby belly; consider what long term effects this unhealthy lifestyle is having on you. Your body can only do so much, before it can no longer fight and you start to suffer as a result. Many diseases are linked to bad nutrition, so unless you’re looking forward to regular hospital visits, injections, tests and possibly worse; it’s 3 0 • JUNE 2018 • WAT ER F RO N T L I FE

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Grab 2 ‘Forge Flavours’ and a side for £8, or tuck into a selected main course and enjoy a free side! Check out all weekday lunch offers on our website!

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WATERFRONT History

ALL ABOUT…

SUFFOLK RECORD OFFICE and THE HOLD WRITTEN BY AMY RUSHTON

SUFFOLK DAY IS COMING Did you know that 21st June is officially ‘Suffolk Day’? 2018 is the second year that this annual celebration has taken place. Started

by BBC Radio Suffolk’s Mark Murphy, it’s a great way to enjoy the county on the longest day of the year, with a wide range of events taking place (see www.suffolkday. co.uk). For us at the Record Office, it’s a chance to celebrate all things Suffolk heritage!

For Suffolk Day this year, we’ve decided to publish a new ‘A-Z’ of Suffolk archives.

So here is a sneak preview of the sort of thing you’ll find in this year’s ‘archival

alphabet’ (which you will find at www. suffolkarchives.co.uk/places/a-z-ofsuffolk)!

D IS FOR…DEER PARKS The first of Suffolk’s c130 medieval deer parks were probably developed by the Normans, to keep the Fallow deer they introduced from Europe from straying.

Deer parks were kept by the wealthy ecclesiastical and lay landowners, where the deer were bred and hunted to provide meat for the lord’s table. Hunting was only possible in the larger parks, such as the Bigods’ 600 acre park extending north from Framlingham Castle. The deer were released from the smaller ones for the nobility to hunt across the surrounding open fields.

The park boundaries had to be substantial to keep the deer in and normally consisted of combinations of banks with high hedges, fences, or pales on top and sometimes a ditch. Parks normally contained a mixture of coppiced woodland in which the deer could shelter and more open woodland pasture for them to graze. Staverton Park, also owned by the Bigods, is one of a few remaining medieval deer parks in Suffolk, where the original working landscape can still be seen.

The location of the medieval deer parks can be seen on early maps and understood from place names. By the early 16th Century, many medieval parks had been

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disimparked and the land brought under cultivation.

A IS FOR…ARBORETUM Ipswich Arboretum, now part of Christchurch Park, was designed in 1851.

It contains roughly 1,000 trees.

David Miller lived in the Arboretum Lodge for 20 years when his father Tony was Head Gardener. He has written about all sorts of things relating to the Arboretum, including the storm of October 1987. He was 16 years old at the time and recounts listening in the early hours to the terrible cracking noises coming from the park and how he worried for his favourite trees – the Wellingtonia, the Deodar and the Monkey Puzzles – as well as that a tree may fall on their home. When daylight came, the full scale of the destruction could be seen – in all the Upper Arboretum lost 40 trees, including 6 out of the 7 mature Monkey Puzzle trees, with 8 losses in the more sheltered Lower Arboretum. Damage to other trees can still be seen now. The Arboretum and Park were closed for 6 months while a huge recovery operation was put into place.

Since then a Tree Donation Scheme, which allows organisations or individuals to commemorate an event or person, has added at least 100 trees of over 50 varieties to the Arboretum, increasing its value and interest for future generations.

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Further information: Ipswich Arboretum: A History and Celebration with an Arboretum Tree Trail by David Miller (SORI 582.16/oversized/Local Studies)

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WATERFRONT Churches

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD WRITTEN BY REV. TOM ROUT

19th May 2018 - a day many of us will remember for a long time to come. The day Prince Harry - so long the tearaway of the Royal Family - married Meghan Markle, the actress perhaps previously best known as ‘Rachel Zane’ from US TV series Suits.

What a day it was. Glorious weather, a memorable service, a horse drawn carriage conveying the happy photogenic couple through streets lined with adoring crowds - all in sight of a castle! We’ll remember it for years. (Nicola and I certainly will - we now share our wedding anniversary with royalty...!)

Why do we get so excited about weddings?

Why, the magic we all feel when a girl in white walks down the aisle “single” and returns up it with her husband at her side, with a new name and married ‘till death us do part’?

I think I know. According to the Bible, weddings announce the great eternal reality. Every marriage we experience gives a snapshot of God’s grand plan: he’s building up to the biggest Royal wedding of all. Christians believe God’s own Son is soon to marry. Jesus is the noble Prince,

preparing to take his bride into his Royal family to live together happily ever after.

It’s a fairytale that will one day come true.

Who is the lucky lady? She’s not your stereotypical princess. She’s actually the church, that motley band of commoners from around the world, all paupers in spiritual terms, with less going for them than Meghan Markle. But the Prince has proved he loves her and forgives her all her shortcomings; to him the church is beautiful, simply because they’re prepared to take his hand and say “yes - I do”!

That’s why the Church is so committed to, and enthusiastic about, marriage. We want to help couples celebrate their love and model their marriage on the relationship of the heavenly Prince and his bride. We usually offer marriage prep, to give a couple support in the months up to their wedding, and we plan the service with the couple, in order to make the ceremony an expression of their own personalities and preferences. Like Harry and Meghan, we want it to be a day they remember for a long time to come! If you have enquiries about wedding services, please get in touch.

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WATERFRONT Maritime

Maritime

ARCHIVE WRITTEN BY ANDY PARKER One of the ambitions for the Ipswich Maritime Trust is to turn our Window Museum into a larger Ipswich Maritime Museum. There are various milestones we must meet to get there. So currently we are still growing and building our collection of important maritime artefacts from Ipswich and Suffolk’s rich and interesting history.

To do this, we needed somewhere where we could safely store the collection and our exhibition material as well as to conduct important conservation work.

We are lucky to have two large converted shipping containers for our artefacts and Window Museum fittings. The first was kindly donated by ABP and in 2016 after the need for expansion we purchased a container from Adaptainer here in Ipswich, and with the kind permission of ABP we installed it in Ipswich.

protect our collection. We also installed a solar powered fan system to add a degree of air movement, instead of having a completely air tight storage system, installed by another fantastic volunteer Colin. The new container contains all the artefacts that have been accessioned into our collection, whilst the old container has all our large mounted photos, exhibition props and other equipment that help us put on the various exhibitions and displays that we undertake. These two containers make our work a lot easier and we are always looking to expand our collection.

Therefore, we are always so pleased to receive more donations of items that relate to Ipswich’s maritime heritage, as we now have space to care for them properly and they do feature at our exhibitions and within the Window Museum. Equally if you are interested in becoming a conservation volunteer with us, drop us an email.

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Our new container has proved very helpful in giving a space for one of our amazing volunteers Ben to work on various large-scale models and dioramas that are central to several of our recent exhibitions. In 2017 we finished fitting out the new container in which we created a more controlled atmosphere, with a higher level of insulation to give us more control of the humidity and temperature, to better 37 • JUNE 2018 • WAT ERF RO N T L I FE

improving your journey, connecting our town

THE STORY SO FAR...

In the first Waterfront Life feature for Suffolk County Council’s proposed Upper Orwell Crossings project, we take a look at how the scheme has got to where it is now.

While this phase of the project began 2015, when the Ipswich Vision Board identified it as one of the priorities for the town, the idea of a Wet Dock crossing to improve east to west journey times across the River Orwell has long been an ambition for the town.

Following central government funding for a business case, the County Council worked with consultants WSP to identify the best option for a new crossing.

Eighteen different crossing options were looked at before the current three-crossing scheme was identified as the best option to deliver the key objectives of: the continued success of the Waterfront, marina and port; enable the redevelopment of the Wet Dock Island; regenerate the southern section of Ipswich; relieve congestion in

the town and on the A14; and improve connectivity and promote the increased use of sustainable transport.

This long-standing ambition became a step closer to reality in March 2016 when, in response to the outline business case, the Department for Transport agreed provisional funding of £77.546 million for the project. Three months later the Secretary of State confirmed the project was to be dealt with as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).

As an NSIP, the Secretary of State - not the local planning authorities - determines the planning application.

The 2016 public consultation was successful at raising awareness of the project and information gathered during this exercise informed the ongoing work, such as the design and alignment of the crossings.

In March of the following year, internationally-renowned architects Foster + Partners were selected to join the design team.

The project took a significant step forward

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Road, east of the river. The bridge crosses the river at an angle and incorporates an opening section over the navigation channel. This crossing will be for all users and provides most of the transport benefits for the project.

Crossing B will provide a new link to the Island Site and is proposed to be accessed from Felaw Street. This crossing will be for all users and a pedestrian and cycle link will be provided through the Island Site from Crossing B to Crossing C.

in January of this year, when ground investigation works began. The threemonth project, which cost approximately £2.5m, was carried out by contractors Fugro GeoServices Ltd. While the general geology of the area was known, we had to be certain of the depths and strength of the materials. Boreholes were drilled as deep as 80 metres in places, in order to collect samples for testing.

The next announcement was towards the end of February, when the preferred alignments for the three crossings were made public. Crossing A is proposed to connect to the existing highway at the Rapier Street roundabout on Wherstead Road, west of the river, and at a new junction, north of Cliff Lane on Holywells

Crossing C is a refurbishment of the existing swing bridge over the Prince Philip Lock for use by cyclists and pedestrians only. This will improve east to west access for pedestrians and cyclists and allows for the movement of people to and through the Island Site.

As well as progressing the design, the team has also been busy holding resident focus groups, specialist focus groups and meeting the public at drop-in events and group meetings.

What happens next? The team is continuing to work on the proposals, including designing the three bridges and understanding the impact of the crossings, before formal consultation with the public in the autumn. This will be followed by submission of the planning application in spring next year, the Planning Inspectorate’s public inquiry before the decision by the Secretary of State. This programme enables works to start late in 2020 with estimated completion in 2023.

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

Events in June & July 2018

Family Fun Events

Mental Wellbeing & Spirituality Talks Wednesday 13th June & Wednesday 4th July, 6pm – 7.30pm.

Mental health and spirituality increasingly overlap in both theory and practice.

Is there a link? Explore the answer with Ezra Hewing.

Book via our website, quayplace.co.uk.

Garden Explorers Fridays, 10am – 12pm Garden Explorers is for children aged 2 to 4-years-old, and their parents, to have fun and play outside. £2 per child - includes activities & refreshments.

To book call 01473 569696.

Sleep Well, Be Well Thursday 28th June, 6pm - 7.30pm Sleep is as important to our health as eating, drinking and breathing. Come to this free talk to learn more about getting better quality sleep. Book by calling 01394 333199.

Suffolk Storytelling Family Event Thursday 21st June, 4.15pm – 6.45pm Join us and Elmer the Elephant for our FREE tea-time storytelling event, celebrating Suffolk Day across the County. Call 01394 330823 to book your place.

Regular free groups – Mondays

Weddings at Quay Place

Poppy Craft 10am – 12pm Sporting Memories 10.30am – 12pm Colouring Group 2pm - 4pm

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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