Waterfront Life - May/June 2019

ISSUE 28 • MAY/JUNE 2019

Lifestyle Magazine for Ipswich Residents, Businesses and Visitors

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Spring has most definitely sprung, albeit a few weeks later than hoped, and the anticipation of summer has commenced here at Life HQ.

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You may have noticed recently that some odd markings have been appearing in various locations around the Waterfront area – X marks the spot, perhaps, but it isn’t buried treasure we’re leading you to. More on that on page 7 and 8.

A big highlight coming up is of course Elmer’s Big Parade, which will be beginning in June. Another great reason to get the family out and about, enjoying the Waterfront and surrounding areas for what we expect will be another popular event.

We’re always keen for your feedback on various topics, and we’ve listened to readers’ suggestions regarding distribution in the Rivers estate.

Magazines will now be available to collect from Debman’s butchers, as well as the fantastic new Coffee Barber, both on Cliff Lane.

CONTACT US 01473 350 725 info@waterfrontlife.co www.waterfrontlife.co

Danielle Stewart

Contents...

LEISURE 3 5 6 7 8 10

The view from the Salthouse The Saints Creative workshops What’s happening in Ipswich?

The Waterfront Mile Elmer’s Big Parade

15 Suffolk County Council 17 Ipswich Vision 18 Outreach Youth 19 Ashtons Legal 20 Waterfront Port 23 Waterfront History STYLE GUIDE 25 Denim Refresh

#WFLVIEWS 12 Exciting times on the Waterfront 13 Tom Hunt 14 Liz Harsant

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Wishing you a bright and happy summer ahead!

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LEISURE

THE VIEW FROM THE

SALTHOUSE WRITTEN BY DANIELLE STEWART

It’s slowly hotting up on the Ipswich Riviera; so now’s the time to try out some alternative drinks to enjoy in the warm evenings. With a number of tempting new wines and cocktails on its menu, the Salthouse Harbour Hotel is an easy destination for leisurely lunching or getting dressed up for dinner – all accompanied by a lighter, fresher taste for the season…

Having already offered an extensive range of drinks from their selected suppliers – Liberty Wines, Hallgarten & Novum, and Great Passions – for around a year on their current

menu, the restaurant has been focusing on bringing a number of the latest tipples to the table this summer.

Rose wines are the highlight of the updated menu – from premium sparkling options, to a light, lower alcohol Moscato (highly recommended to accompany an afternoon tea at the Salthouse). And with over 60 wines in total on the menu, there is a bottle to suit all tastes and occasions.

If you’re driving, or just prefer a drink sans alcohol, the Salthouse also presents a number of non-alcoholic cocktails; such as a mojito, Virgin Mary, elderflower and apple, and cranberry cooler.

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Gin remains ever popular in the UK, and you’ll find a number of delicious flavours of the spirit on the list. Suffolk Distillery’s strawberry & cucumber and rhubarb gins are just two of the fresh summer flavours available to accompany your meal, or even Friday night drinks al fresco overlooking sunset on the marina: the hotel has a selection of outdoor seating options available to make the most of the warmer weather.

On Monday 3rd June, the Salthouse will be hosting a Tuscan-themed wine night; with deep reds and vibrant Italian flavours on offer. This will be followed by a summer rose night on Wednesday 24th July, where a number of the new tastes will be showcased.

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SUMMER STREET MARKET SUNDAY 16th JUNE 10am – 4pm WRITTEN BY CATHY FROST

St Peters Street is once again looking forward to hosting its annual Summer Street Market; showcasing many local artisans, crafters and street food. This summer we welcome back some favourites but also lots of new stalls. From glass to jewellery, textiles to prints; there is something for every taste and budget. We welcome back Off the Press Collective - showcasing their funky prints and Danielle Hopkinson from the Stained Glass Studio, Stoke Bridge. The Heart of Suffolk Gin distillery is also joining us again after a very successful first Saints market last Christmas.

We will be hosting several street food vendors, including the fabulous Coriander Kitchen, who wowed us at the Festive Market with superb freshly prepared and cooked Indian food, and Return of the Mac with their very tasty mac’n’cheese. The Market allows the Saints to celebrate our great community spirit: we are home to some of Ipswich’s best and quirkiest shops; we have a range of world cuisines to choose from, from Italian to Thai, Indian to Chinese.

There are some great coffee shops as well to check out. Many of our businesses will be open on 16th June, so take advantage of the Sunday opening to visit us. It’s also Father’s Day, so why not spoil your Dad - come along and treat him to lunch from one of the Street Food vendors or one of our eateries.

Pop into the Thomas Wolsey for a beer or try something sweeter from I Scream. Keep an eye on Instagram, @thesaintsipswich for more details about the Market and who’s coming.

Finding us is easy. The Saints [St Peters and St Nicholas Streets] is one of the main roads linking the Waterfront and Town Centre. Start at Queen Street and Grandma’s statue in the North and St Peters Church to the south. We are a 10 -minute walk from the station and there is ample car parking nearby on the Waterfront, Cromwell Square and Foundation Street.

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LET YOUR CHILDREN ROC K THEIR CREATIVE TALENT! Does your child have a passion for all things creative? Do they spend hours with pen in hand, using up all your reams of printer paper, or are they forever asking for leftover kitchen roll tubes to turn into rockets? Let them embrace their inner Neil Buchanan with brand new creative workshops, courtesy of Rock Paper Scissors…

Based from a number of local venues, including Pom Pom Studios, St Peters Street, the workshops and programmes - run by local mums Chloe Peacock and art tutor Lulu Horsfield – encourage youngsters to draw, make and learn a variety of artistic skills: including painting, printmaking, illustration, clay modelling, textiles and more.

“We started Rock Paper Scissors after being unable to find anything similar for our own children,” Chloe says. The classes are aimed at children aged 7-12 - but Rock Paper Scissors welcome budding artists from outside of this age range if they are keen to get involved. ‘Building Confidence & Curiosity Through Creative Play’ is the organisation’s motto – allowing the courses to be inclusive and inspiring to children from all backgrounds is a key aspect of Chloe and Lulu’s vision.

Rock Paper Scissors offer a number of regular themed workshop days - the next one is ‘Twisted History’ (28th May) - the perfect school holiday activity to keep boredom at bay!

To find out more and book your child’s place, email team@rockpaperscissors.org.uk

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN IPSWICH? COLOURING PENTAGON Does your child have a passion for all IN THE NIGHT GARDEN IPSWICH CORNHILL things creative? Do they spend hours IPSWICH REGENT THEATRE MONDAY 27TH MAY WEDNESDAY 29 – THURSDAY 30 MAY with pen in hand, using up all your Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka 10 metres of original hand-drawn reams paper, or are they cartoonsofbyprinter artist Scott Walker decorate Pakka and friends at In the Night Garden forever asking for leftover kitchen roll Live for a brand new show on their first the Colouring Pentagon, which will tubes on to turn into rockets? them arrive the Cornhill Square Let on Bank ever UK theatre tour in 2019! You’ll see Holiday All ages canBuchanan get all your favourite characters beautifully embraceMonday. their inner Neil involved and new transform the black and brought to life with full-size costumes, with brand creative workshops, white cartoon cube illustrated with magical puppets, and enchanting music. courtesy of Rock Paper Scissors… fantastic creatures.

WONDER WALLS Based from Pom Pom Studios, St Peters CHANTRY PARK and FUN DAY Street, the workshops programmes - CHRISTCHURCH MANSION CHANTRY run by localPARK mums Chloe Peacock and art OPENS SATURDAY 1 JUNE WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY tutor Lulu Horsfield – encourage youngstersWith the departure of The Kiss comes We will have rocklearn climbing wall, of artistic an opportunity to rehang the favourites to draw, makea and a variety interactive animal display,printmaking, a roarsome of the Ipswich art collection – this ‘salon skills: including painting, dinosaur experience, vintagetextiles vehicles, hang’ display offers a visual delight of illustration, clay modelling, and Rugged landscapes, portraits and local scenes more. Racers, a Nerf Shooting game and a fun fair! from 1400 to the present day. Including “We started Rock Paper Scissors after being works by Anna Airy, Maggi Hambling, unable to find anything similar for our ASK THE EXPERT Thomas Gainsborough, John Constable own children,” Chloe says. The classes are and Thomas Churchyard.

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CHRISTCHURCH PARK be? your own‘Building items toConfidence Ipswich & Curiosity Through Play’ is the WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE Museum, share your Creative stories about organisation’s motto – allowing the courses them and ask questions to a variety of This funny, fast-paced and faithful new to be inclusive and inspiring to children adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel specialists. from all backgrounds is a key aspect of from the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Chloe and Lulu’s vision.

Theatre Company features live music, audience interaction, romance and heartbreak.

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INTRODUCING THE Over the past few weeks, you may have spotted some strange markings around the marina and wondered ‘which event are these preparing for?’

Supported by ABP, Suffolk County Council and Taydal Surfacing, we are delighted to announce a project that has been over a year in the making.

The Waterfront Mile is a concept born from two goals: encourage more visitors to the area and get residents and visitors more active.

It was from this that we came up with the idea to plot a one-mile route on the Waterfront, marked at equal intervals; and to encourage people to walk, run, cycle, scoot, hop, skip or jump a mile, in front of the best view in Ipswich!

On the basis that the average person should walk 10,000 steps per day, and approximately 2,000 steps equal one mile... it’s one of your five a day ;-) Now, we’re not saying that everyone should aim to do the route five times a day… but you get the idea. Recent trends of visitors to the Waterfront, attracted by things such as Pigs Gone Wild and Pokemon Go, show that any additional reason to visit our beautiful area is a very positive thing for residents and businesses alike.

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Markers – each placed at 176 yard intervals (we know…not particularly round numbered, but it’s 1/10th of a mile!) – will feature a subtle, yet noticeable, embedded plaque, indicating what point of the mile the Mile user is at. Strava user? There’ll be a segment for that, of course. We’ll even award a prize to the leaderboard winner of each quarter.

You’ll be able to use the hashtag #WaterfrontMile to share your selfies and Waterfront images on social media. We’ll be running competitions for the best images and stories, so get creative! Smaller Waterfront visitors can get involved too; with an under10s quiz trail available to download or access via our website, and prizes for those who complete it.

Put simply… we want to make the Waterfront a healthy, fun, and interesting place to visit.

Whether you’re a keen athlete looking for a readily-marked one-mile route, or just getting a bit more exercise by taking a stroll round the marina.

Keep an eye on our social media for the date and time of the grand opening, so you can come down and be one of the first Waterfront Mile visitors!

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FROM JUNE TO SEPTEMBER 2019, IPSWICH IS SET TO PLAY HOST TO AN EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER ART TRAIL THAN WHEN THE PIGS WENT WILD…

memories are made, and where people still come to remember loved ones; This time, Ipswich’s art trail will feature 55 individually designed elephants, based on the much loved children’s character, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

In celebration of Elmer’s 30th anniversary, there will be two other Big Parades taking place around the country – and more trails mean even more interest and visitors.

At the same time, visitors will also be able to meet the ‘Learning Herd’; 84 ‘young Elmers’, who will be popping up in special locations all across town representing schools, youth groups and organisations.

So as you can see, we have a lot in common!

WHY ELMER? 2019 marks 30 years of both St Elizabeth Hospice and Elmer; Having sold over 8 million copies worldwide, Elmer is clearly a much loved character. We know from the generous support we receive from the local community, that the hospice is much loved too; Elephants are associated with long memories. The hospice is a place where

Once again, each Elmer is sponsored by a business and has been individually decorated by an artist, and on reaching the end of their Parade, will be auctioned to raise valuable funds for St Elizabeth Hospice.

As well as being a significant awareness and fundraiser towards the vital services offered by the hospice – the £200,000 raised in 2016 paid for one week’s care – Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk will attract thousands of visitors to Ipswich and contribute huge financial benefits to the local economy.

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EXCITING TIMES ON THE WATERFRONT There’s a lot going on at the Waterfront right now - from political updates, to progress with The Hold, the Winerack and even some big additions out of plain sight (see ABP’s latest news on page 20).

Our area has never been a more exciting, booming place to live, work and rest - and with the town centre also coming along in leaps and bounds, Ipswich is firmly cementing its place on the map as one of the ‘up-and-coming’ towns in the UK.

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TOM HUNT Early this month, I was pleased to be able to welcome the Rail Minister to Ipswich to discuss a number of local issues. The introduction of new trains this spring/ summer is clearly good news. As is the introduction of the Ipswich in 60 services.

However, I was keen to use the opportunity to raise with the Minister a number of concerns that Ipswich residents have raised with me directly.

Firstly, what needs to be done to make the new Ipswich in 60 service far more frequent?

Clearly for it to be truly beneficial, it needs to be frequent and run at peak times.

Unfortunately, for the capacity to be freed up on the rail network to do this, a number of significant rail infrastructure improvements are needed. This will take time and requires significant financial commitments from Government. However, the economic benefits of a frequent Ipswich in 60 service are clear so I will continue to campaign on this.

I also raised concerns about the significant amount of disruption that has been caused for Ipswich residents at weekends due to engineering works. I know first hand how much of a nightmare its been getting to London on Saturdays over the past month or so. The works are coming to an end soon; however, we need to make sure that such disruption at weekends is avoided going forward.

My recent transport survey also made clear that the vast majority who use the train service believe that it costs too much. I agree, and I made this clear to the Minister.

I requested that the Government seriously look into the possibility of extending the planned East West Rail link between Oxford and Cambridge to Ipswich. The nature of the

economy here in Ipswich means that links with Cambridge are only going to become more important and this must include a far better rail link.

Finally, I pushed for an hourly service between Ipswich and Peterborough. This is currently an aspiration in the franchise agreement with Abellio but things have gone quiet as of late.

TOM HUNT Conservative, Prospective Parliamentary candidate for Ipswich www.tom4ipswich.com

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FINDING LIFE IN DEATH WRITTEN BY LIZ HARSANT

It was recently the anniversary of my late husband Russell’s birthday, and our wedding anniversary. As seems normal these days, I put a lovely photo of him on my Facebook page and was actually amazed at the number of very kind friends who left very touching messages.

It made me think about what is inevitable for all of us, which is death. Some of us have to face up to it far too soon in our lives, with sudden tragedies caused by unexplainable accidents or – like me – losing my sister at the age of 35 to terminal cancer.

When Penny was diagnosed, it seemed almost impossible to comprehend that someone so vibrant was going to die, and to this day I can remember her bravery. But for me and my parents it was devastating. It seemed that we would never come to terms with our grief, and indeed my father never did; dying of a broken heart having sadly never mentioned her name again.

Grief affects us all in our lives. When we are young, we often have to face up to our grandparents dying or even one of our parents. But the worst, without any doubt, must be the loss of a child – a young life extinguished forever.

So how do we cope? I’m not sure we all do.

I always remember visiting Aberfan with Russell, about 20 years ago now, and we visited the graves of those children. But I was so moved by the parents who had died young – in their 40s or 50s and so obviously of broken hearts, buried along with their children. We have to try and carry on however hard that might be.

When my sister died, the shock was so great (she died within four weeks of diagnosis) I couldn’t write. You might find that difficult to believe but I couldn’t – the pen just wouldn’t move. With Russell (because he was older and because I knew he was out of pain and anguish) I decided that I had to make the most of the rest of my life. People often say you manage so well, but believe me it isn’t easy. I miss Russell every day and all the fun and love we had in our lives, but I am determined to carry on and hopefully help others in their grief.

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Fun for all the family AT THE SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL SUFFOLK SHOW STAND With a full-sized gritter to climb into and oodles of craft activities, this year our presence at the Suffolk Show is all about making sure children have fun – and that parents have the opportunity for a well-deserved breather!

Our pitch at the two-day show on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May is on the

popular Flower Avenue. We will be hosting an array of free activities for children, sharing information and showcasing a few of the services we offer. Our presence at the show allows us to show you how we look after Suffolk, especially at this time of change.

The Rural Coffee Caravan will also be sharing our pitch so there will be plenty of space to sit and enjoy the ambience of the show.

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Leader of the Council Cllr Matthew Hicks, President Elect of the Suffolk Agricultural Association Stephen Miles and Chief Executive of the Council Nicola Beach at last year’s Suffolk Show.

Some of our fun highlights of the twoday show, which can attract up to 80,000 people, include badge making with our Apprenticeship Team where children can design their dream job, superhero-themed colouring and collecting stickers.

One of our hardworking gritters, enjoying a holiday from the peak Winter period, will be in prime position on our pitch. Children will be able to climb into the cab and take a selfie with our snow plough. There is also a competition to name the gritter, so move aside Gritney Spears and Philip Snowfield, soon we’ll have a new gritter in town.

Children can also visit Trading Standards in our marquee and learn how they can become an Allergen Aware Action Superhero. They’ll be able to meet our caped crusader and design a costume of their own while learning the lifesaving skill of how to be allergen aware when eating out.

At the other end of the age spectrum, our Adult and Community Services Team will be in our marquee showcasing the technology and innovation which will allow elderly and vulnerable people to live independently for longer. Children can explore the latest gadgets and gizmos which will help their grandparents and other elderly relatives.

Whilst the children are kept entertained, there is also plenty for adults to do. OneLife Suffolk will be offering free health checks to all those who are eligible. There will also be advice and information on their free programmes for weight management, help to stop smoking and physical activity advice including health walks and activities for long term conditions.

So, although we can’t promise sunshine for the show, we guarantee a family fun filled visit to our stand whatever the weather.

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PRIORITIES FOR 2019 AND BEYOND UPDATE COURTESY OF THE IPSWICH VISION

In July 2015, the Ipswich Vision Partners adopted a new Vision to improve Ipswich Town Centre. Entitled ‘turning our town around’, it set out to re-align the central area of Suffolk’s County town to better connect the beautiful Christchurch Park (North) with the stunning new Waterfront (South).

Many of the original projects have been delivered, including the Princes Street office corridor, the redesigned Station forecourt, a new public Cornhill square, major new housing developments at the Winerack and Lower Brook Street, acquisition of development sites at the entrance to the Waterfront, the opening of the Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre, a new Crown Street Car Park and the building of the new Suffolk Heritage Centre; The Hold.

With the completion of the Cornhill project, partners have been working collaboratively to secure additional funding and planning for the delivery of an exciting programme of events for the square. As the better weather approaches the Cornhill fountain will be switched back on. The square can look forward to warm days with lots of visitors, enjoying the space, including the great

architecture surrounding the space, and taking advantage of events to be hosted there.

One of the new events on the Square will be a regular Farmers Market, to be held on the first Sunday of every month: showcasing the very best local food and produce. To check what’s on visit www.allaboutipswich.com Almost four years have elapsed since the original Vision priorities were agreed. So much has been achieved. In March 2019, the partners agreed to update the future priorities and to double their efforts to continue to ‘turn the town around’.

The revised Vision priorities include looking at improvements to the gyratory system and the main arterial routes into the town.

Following on from the work on the Cornhill, further public realm improvements to be delivered. With the changing face of our town centre, the Vision will investigate potential uses for Westgate and Carr Street. Also, to look at empty buildings such as the old Post Office building.

For further information on the Vision priorities please visit www.ipswichvision.co.uk

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OUTREACH YOUTH Outreach Youth, the award-winning specialist Youth Work Charityworking with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer and Questioning (LGBT*Q+) young people and their families, celebrate a decade of supporting some of the most vulnerable young people in our community by welcoming their first ever Patron, Robert Pacitti.

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enable them to realise their unique potential and to take a positive role in society.

We see Robert as a strong advocate for the project who will be able to use his extensive network and lived experience to promote our work and celebrate the talent and skills of our young people.”

Robert Pacitti said, “I am delighted to become the first Patron of Outreach Youth, a dynamic organisation positively changing the lives of LGBT*Q+ young people across Suffolk.

I myself grew up in Ipswich at a time when no such provision existed, and it was tough.

So, I know first-hand how vital this service is, not just because it supports and nurtures young people to thrive, but because in some cases it literally saves lives.

As Patron, my role is to amplify this incredible work, to encourage private giving and, most importantly, to be part of supporting youngenabling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer and Questioning (LGBT*Q+) people across Suffolk to proudly be themselves.”

Ipswich and London based artist Robert Pacitti is best known in Suffolk as the Artistic Director of Pacitti Company and the director of the SPILL Festival of Performance. Having initially trained as a fine art painter, he bgan making performance and experimental theatre in 1988 and has produced and toured an award-winning body of radical performance works worldwide.

Pauline Henry said, “As chair of the Trustees I am delighted to welcome Robert as the first Patron of Outreach Youth. The charity has high aspirations to provide top quality support LGBT*Q+ young people. We want to

Outreach youth provides a range of services including a youth club, a support group for parents of gender variant children and one-to-one counselling. They continue to be inspired by the strength and resilience of all the (LGBT*Q+) young people that they are and have been in contact with and are looking forward to expanding their work to the Bury St Edmunds region to help more young people and continue to make Suffolk a better place to live.

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WATERFRONT Legal

TIPS FOR BUYING PROPERTY ABROAD At this time of the year, many of us are starting to plan our summer holidays. For some, 2019 might be the year we finally take the plunge (no pun intended!) and look at buying a property abroad.

Here, Matthew Cameron gives his top tips on buying a property overseas.

TOP TIPS 1. Learn as much as you can about your chosen area: not just what it is like in your favourite season. Some regions can be very busy in high season, with ideal weather for your needs, but out of season can be very different. Do transport links run all season?

2. Find out as much as you can about the property. Commission a survey: the precontract diagnostic inspections may reveal a good deal of information, but they only cover specific points and will not give any information about the overall state of the property.

3. Ensure your purchasing budget is realistic – have you anticipated legal fees and stamp duty abroad and your solicitor’s costs in England? Is agency commission included

in the price or payable on top? Are mortgage instalments realistic even if the exchange rate changes? If you are buying rental property, is your business plan sufficiently robust?

4. Are there any concerns about planning?

If you need to protect the view over neighbouring land, then enquiries can be made to see if this is realistic. If you need to develop your own property, then conditions could be incorporated into the contract to protect you in case this would not be possible.

5. Understand the contracts you are signing. They will be in another language, occasionally with a translation for a guide.

Instruct specialist solicitors to review the contract, and to advise on the complexities of international inheritance law and tax matters.

MAT THEW CAMERON T: 01473 849949 E: matthew.cameron@ashtonslegal.co.uk Matthew is Head of French Property Services at Ashtons Legal, and a Leading Individual and Recommended Lawyer (Legal 500).

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WATERFRONT Port

ABP’S PORT OF IPSWICH CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW FERTILISER BLENDING AND BAGGING PLANT Earlier this month, Associated British Ports (ABP), in partnership with national grain, seed and fertiliser company COFCO International UK, hosted an official ceremony to unveil a new fertiliser blending and bagging plant at the Port of Ipswich.

Representing an investment of £700,000, the new plant will be based in the port’s Coldock Bulk Bagging Terminal and will allow COFCO to increase the range of fertilisers offered to UK farmers, develop new products and improve distribution efficiency.

Presiding over the ceremony was Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, Countess of Euston, Clare FitzRoy, who was appointed as the first female Lord Lieutenant for Suffolk in December 2014. Other guests of honour included BBC Countryfile’s well-known presenter Adam Henson who was the keynote speaker at the event.

The delivery of the new plant marks the completion of the latest phase of a £2 million investment project which has seen ABP create new jobs and purchase two high speed bagging lines, which will primarily be used for fertiliser handling.

The ceremony was also attended by ABP’s CEO Henrik Pedersen, the UK Managing Director of COFCO International UK Mark Dordery and ABP’s Short Sea Ports Director, Andrew Harston.

Andrew Harston, ABP Short Sea Ports Director, said: “We are delighted to be able to announce this latest investment in value-adding port facilities which will help grow the business of our customers, COFCO International UK. “Together with ABP’s other two East Anglian ports of Lowestoft and King’s Lynn, Ipswich

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Left to right: Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, Countess of Euston, ABP CEO, Henrik Pedersen, BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson, COFCO International UK MD Mark Dordery, ABP Short Sea Ports Director, Andrew Harston.

plays a vital role in supporting the regional economy and local jobs and we look forward to continuing to do so in future.”

to meet consumer demands whilst being increasingly aware of environmental requirements.

Mark Dordery, COFCO International UK Managing Director, said: “The new facilities at Ipswich are key in helping us develop our range of fertiliser products and services to our growing customer-base across East Anglia and into the whole of the UK.

“The modern and highly efficient facilities at the new plant will help us refine our current fertiliser products whilst allowing us to develop and introduce exciting new options including Limus Nitrogen Management, BASF’s latest urea inhibitor technology, to help UK growers achieve greater production efficiency in the future.”

“Growers face increasing challenges to produce crops as cost-effectively as possible

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SUFFOLK RECORD OFFICE & THE HOLD WRITTEN BY SHANNON ENGLISH

Projects across Suffolk – get involved!

Suffolk Record Office and The Hold have had a very busy couple of months. Now that we’re only a year away from the Hold’s opening, our Community and Learning Officers have been active across the county working with communities on projects, with themes ranging from Lowestoft’s history to the history of the Black Engineers who worked at the 490th Bomber Group airfield in Eye. Here in Ipswich, The Hold itself has been steadily rising up by the Waterfront, and we’ve been working with the local community nearby. Just a few minutes’ walk from the Waterfront, we’ve been supporting University of Suffolk history students to research the role Clifford Road Primary School played during the Second World War. The students have been studying the bomb archives and older maps of Ipswich so they can share the experience with the schoolchildren and help them imagine what life would have been

like – there are some amazing stories of the contemporary schoolchildren seeing local bombs and plane crashes!

Meanwhile, students from Northgate High School who immigrated to the UK as children visited the Record Office to explore the local history of their new(ish!) hometown. The young people made a poignant film about the Ipswich history they discovered. The students come from a huge variety of places – Romania, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Poland – but their stories have common experiences. The film includes advice to other young people newly arrived in Ipswich and the UK. They hope the film can be shown around other schools to students who may be struggling with their own identity and sense of place.

There are some more really exciting countywide projects taking off at the moment, and we would love people to get involved. For example, ‘Pride in Suffolk’s Past’ will explore and share stories of Suffolk’s past LGBTQ+ residents and seek to capture the experiences of contemporary LGBTQ+ residents for our ‘Citizen Archive’. We’ll be attending Suffolk Pride on Saturday 22nd June 2019 on the Waterfront to collect memories and capture the event through photography and oral recordings.

And there are more community projects in development! In partnership with Ipswich Housing Action Group, we ‘re working with homeless, previously homeless and vulnerable adults, using historic maps of Ipswich to inspire them to tell their stories.

The group had a very successful first session at our Ipswich branch, discussing how important heritage is to a person’s identity and the identity of the town. We’ll support the group to hopefully share their stories through a radio piece this year.

Details of all our community projects in development can be found on our website at www.the-hold.org.uk. Once the research stages are complete, groups will share the stories uncovered in a fun way, using drama, music, radio, art, textiles etc. If you would like to be involved with the research or sharing elements of these projects, no experience is necessary, and anybody is welcome to participate. Please email sharing.suffolk.stories@suffolk.gov.uk

STYLE DENIM REFRESH

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the choice is yours

FASHION EDITOR PAM DAVIS

No spring wardrobe refresh would be complete without a denim update.

Whether it’s rebuying the high-waisted jeans you wear to smithereens every year or trying out a new trend, you can always make room for new denim in your closet.

Some of the biggest styles for spring 2019 are more practical than ever with coveralls/boiler suits you don’t have to overthink and clothes that are actually appealing to the eye

Jeans are the skeleton of any wardrobe – so you have to get it right. We’ve all got our favourite pair that we live in almost like a second skin! No other piece of clothing can be worn in as many different ways, for different occasions – and always look good.

With so many styles, shapes, cuts, washes and fabrics to choose from, it is a minefield.

My experience has found that each brand of jeans and denims will be specific to them.

In turn, it means you will find that sizes will vary with different brands. With everyone having unique body shapes and sizes, the key is to find a pair that suits you individually.

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Here is the FASHION CANDY STYLE guide to finding the perfect denim.

WOMEN 1. BOOTCUT Comfy and sexy, fitting nicely around the bottom.

FOLLOW THE 4 CLASSIC JEAN STYLES EACH SERVING THE PERFECT SOLUTION!

2. STRAIGHT CUT Flattering but also trendy, fitting you in all the right places.

Fact

Blue jeans will never, ever go out of style. At its core, a good pair of denim is timeless and boundarytranscending, able to anchor almost any outfit you can imagine.

3. WIDE LEG If you add one piece of denim to your wardrobe for spring/ summer, make it a pair of cropped wide leg jeans. They are cleverly cut higher at the back so that they do not gape.

4. SKINNY If fitted well, these are great on most body shapes, ending just at the point around the heel of the shoe.

What to look for: straight-leg jeans in a medium or dark wash with a cropped hem that shows off your ankles. They look great with a blazer or simple sweater, but once the weather warms up, try them with a basic T-shirt.

For shoes, pair them with boots or chunky heels and come spring, sneakers or sandals are ideal options.

And as with any new denim trend, it’s important to style your outfit to flatter the silhouette. This casual jean looks great with tailored pieces, like blazers and button-down shirts that balance out the look.

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MEN

FOLLOW THESE 5 SIMPLE RULES TO GUIDE YOU TO YOUR PERFECT DENIM

THE RISE Fashion-forward men today are demanding a slightly higher rise that gives a nice secure fit around the waist with plenty of depth to tuck in a shirt and a bit of extra room in the crotch. When shopping, simply look for a medium rise.

THE LENGTH The cropped jean is fading away and the proper contemporary fit demands a bit of length that creates a small break, or, if you prefer, just grazes the top of your shoes. Rolling or cuffing your jeans can be a bit dated so if they’re too long, simply taking them to the tailor can help you to get the perfect length.

THE LEG A slightly wider, straight leg is the optimal cut today. They should be tailored but should not be too tight. You’ll know your jeans fit properly when you can grab an inch or two of extra fabric around the thigh when you stand up.

The bottom opening should be as wide (or almost as wide) as the thigh of pants.

No extreme tapering or boot-cuts here!

THE DENIM Traditional, mid-weight denim with no stretch is your best bet. It’s classic, masculine, and holds its shape nicely. A heavier loom-state selvedge denim is fine if that’s what you like, but don’t play up the dated urban woodsman look by turning up the cuffs to show the red seam.

THE WASH Dark, unwashed denim will always look cool and give you years of wear, so if you’re unsure of what you want, stick to that. Still, you should be aware that ‘90s-style light washes are all the rage amongst the cool kids. Evaluate your tastes and choose accordingly.

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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. 105.7fm, online, Radioplayer and Tune In apps.

Aah – those lazy, hazy, long days of early summer are just perfect for a stroll along the Waterfront; maybe stopping off for a cool drink or a bite to eat. Why not take in one of the multitude of delights on the live music scene, too – many available for just the price of a pint!

Although not strictly a music event, our Waterfront hosts the exciting 2019 Dragon Boat Races on Saturday 1st June, with the Samboomba Samba band providing colour and rhythms from 12:00. This is a charity event in aid of Fresh Start – New Beginnings (FSNB); more details on their website.

The main event over the next two months has to be the annual Ipswich Jazz Festival.

From the 21st to the 23rd, the festival offers a full weekend of music, arts, film and workshops. A host of local, National and International stars take the stage at St Peter’s by the Waterfront – see the Ipswich Jazz festival and St Peter’s by the Waterfront websites for full details, including many events not listed in your handy cut out ‘n’ keep Gig Guide for reasons of space.

That same weekend (Sat 22nd June) brings the colourful and diverse Suffolk Pride Festival to the Waterfront, back with a bang after an absence of five years. The parade starts at Dance East (12:30) and ends outside the Cult cafe, where a full programme of live music acts take the stage, headlined by the brilliant Reno and Rome and compered by International Songstress Extraordinaire (!)

Titania Trust. A Food and Drink Festival will run alongside.

SB Victor’s Folk On The Boat evenings are on their Summer break, but folk and acoustic music continues on the Waterfront.

The Steamboat host their monthly Folk Jam sessions and the 2019 Folk at the Boat festival (Sat 15th June, 12:30 start). Before that, though, St Peter’s Spring Folk Night presents Joelees Music, Holly D Johnston and the Silburys (Sat 11th May) in concert.

Aurora and the Waterfront Bar Bistro also, of course, have acoustic acts to make Sunday afternoons suitably chilled.

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GIG GUIDE MAY 2019 Sat

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Aurora St Peter’s

Daisy Jackaman 16:00 Songbird – The Music of Fleetwood Mac 19:30 £15, £13 concs

Sun

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Briarbank Isaacs Waterfront Bar Bistro Aurora

Monthly Jazz Session 13:30 The Soul Lounge 15:00 Live Music 15:00 Honor Smith 16:00

Fri

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Steamboat St Peter’s

Open Mic Night 20:30 Sondheim and Me 19:30 £15

Sun

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Steamboat Isaacs Waterfront Bar Bistro

Jazz Lunch – La Fontaine 14:00 Matt White and the Emulsions 15:00 Live Music 15:00

Thurs

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Steamboat

Folk at the Boat Jam Session 19:30

Fri

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St Peter’s

The Dolly Parton Story 19:30 £15

GIG GUIDE JUNE 2019 Sat

1

On the Waterfront Steamboat

Dragon Boat Racing – with Samboomba Samba Band Clinker (progressive arts event – music and spoken word) 19:30

Sun

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Aurora Isaacs Waterfront Bar Bistro

Bongo Steve and Hadleigh 16:00 MJ Soul 15:00 Live Music 15:00

Fri

7

Steamboat St Peter’s

Open Mic Night 20:30 Jazz by the Waterfront - Le Cafe Parisien 19:45 £10

Sat

8

Steamboat

All Dayer: Punk festival From 12:30

Sun

9

Steamboat Isaacs Waterfront Bar Bistro Aurora

Jade Mayjean 14:00 Slide 15:00 Live Music 15:00 Irie J 16:00

Sat

15

Steamboat St Peter’s

Folk at the Boat Festival 2019 12:30 Start Funky Voices St Peter’s Fundraiser 20:00 £6

Sun

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Briarbank Isaacs Waterfront Bar Bistro Aurora

Monthly Jazz Session 13:30 Soul’d Out 15:00 Live Music 15:00 Honor Smith 16:00

Fri

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Steamboat St Peter’s

Open Mic Night 20:30 Ipswich Jazz Festival: The Brass Funkeys Doors 19:30 £15

Sat

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On the Waterfront Steamboat St Peter’s

Pride Festival 2019; live acts inc. Reno and Rome 12:00 – 18:00 Live Music T.B.A. Ipswich Jazz Festival: Stars at St Peter’s Doors 19:00 £15

Sun

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Steamboat St Peter’s Isaacs Aurora St Peter’s

Ady Johnson 14:00 Samba Azul Doors 14:00 Chart Attack 15:00 Jade Mayjean 16:00 Mammal Hands Doors 19:30 £15

Thurs

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Steamboat

Folk at the Boat Jam Session 20:00

Sat

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Steamboat

Dodgy Disco (80s) 20:00

Sun

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MASTA are looking for a motivated

LEAD TRAVEL HEALTH CLINICIAN & REGISTERED CQC MANAGER CENTRAL IPSWICH TRAVEL CLINIC

Ideal opportunity for an experienced travel health nurse or pharmacist to step up to a lead role.

As CQC registered manager, you will ensure the clinic is operating to regulatory standards. We require all our nurses to be compliant with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and pharmacists to be compliant with GPhC standards.

You will be required to sign and follow our Patient Group Directives (PGDs. Ability to organise and manage your clinic and personal workload.

Comfortable working autonomously and treating patients of all ages.

Travel and clinical vaccination experience is essential.

Part-time permanent position 3/4 days a week including some Saturdays.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an industry leading Travel Health Company.

Applications with CV to recruitment@masta.org

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WATERFRONT Residential

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