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We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.
1at St Peter's
Join Noteriety Choir for our Summer Concert where we will entertain you with a diverse mix of choral music ranging from pop and folk to classical conducted by our Musical Director, Steph Wakeman.
2at Venue 16
Looking for festival tickets in Ipswich? Summer Soul Vibes 2026 brings soul, funk and disco to Suffolk for a full day of music. Tickets start from £35.
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3An informal gathering with refreshments for all who would like to talk or discuss Scripture or their faith.
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5Suitable for beginners, come and learn the basics of bowl making
6Unleash your creativity with this beautiful watercolour workshop
7Suitable for beginners, come and learn the basics of bowl making
8Free! (worth double-checking)at St Peter's
Come on in to our monthly Craft & Gift Fairs over the summer and buy from a great range of crafts and gifts by local crafters.
9Winter - the service is at 4.00 pm Summer - the service is at 5.00 pm The very popular and evocative BCP Evensong has returned. It now happens on the 2nd Sunday of every month. It includes a choir and is a lovely way to celebrate and pray in the evening for the week ahead. It uses the beautifully crafted and poetic traditional language of the Book of Common Prayer which reaches the parts other prayer books cannot reach.
10On the second Sunday of every month we have Cafe Church. We start at 10am with tea, coffee and breakfast and then we sit around tables in church for a time of singing, discussion, a talk and activities (for children and for adults).
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