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Events Archive 2021

FoHP AGM  2nd September 2021, 7pm (19:00), Conservatory Holywells Park.
Agenda (PDF)

Apple Day – 16 October 2021
Apple Day Peared Down – join us in The Orchard in Holywells Park on Saturday 16 October – light refreshments will be available and fruits & honey for sale (cash only) – poster & more details here

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Suffolk Wildlife Trust in Holywells Park Sessions

For other Suffolk Wildlife Trust Ipswich session please see their website here

June 2021

Tue 1 June, 8.30pm – 10.30pm
The night safari
Age: Families 5yrs+
Accompanied / please book

Tue 8 June, 4pm – 6pm
The big after school pond dip
Description: Join us after school for pond dipping and find out what lives underwater
Age: Families 3yrs+
Accompanied / please book

Fri 11 June, 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Guided walk
Description: Learn all about Holywells Park’s rich history and the wonderful wildlife that lives within the park
Age: Adults
Please book

Tue 15 June, 4.00pm – 5.30pm
The big afterschool tracks and trail hunt
Description: Join us after school in search for different animal tracks and trails. We will be checking our mammal tunnels and seeing what animals have left their footprints behind. Age: Families 5yrs+

Sat 19 June, 6pm – 10pm
Wild Cocktails
Description: Join Suffolk Wildlife Trust and our foraging expert for an evening of “wild cocktail making” and sampling different natural ingredients that can be used in an array of different drinks.
Age: Adults (young professionals 18 – 35yrs)

Sun 20 June, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Big 60 nest box challenge for father day
Description: Join us in our challenge to make 60 nest boxes to celebrate out 60th year. You’ll be able to take your nest box away with you to put up in your own gardens.
Age: Families 3yrs+

Tue 22 June, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Guided walk
Description: Learn all about Holywells Park’s history and the wonderful wildlife that lives within the park
Age: Adults

Tue 22 June, 4.30pm – 6.00pm
The big after school wasp spider hunt
Description: Join us after school to search for Holywell’s park’s charismatic wasp spider.
Age: Families 3yrs+

For other Suffolk Wildlife Trust Ipswich session please see their website here

Events Archive 2020 – No events held due to COVID-19

Events Archive 2019

Saturday 7th December 2019
Christmas Fayre
Holywells Park Conservatory & Garden, 11am – 2:30pm
Includes craft stalls, craft activities for children, warming refreshments

Saturday 12th October 2019, 11:00 – 14:00
Apple Day (FoHP)
Enjoy fruit, fresh apple juice, apple fritters, homemade soups and more. Have a go at apple bobbing and pumpkin carving. Also enjoy story telling from the hammock, Apple quiz and making the longest peel. Sales of honey and fruits from the Orchard.
Location: The Orchard, Holywells Park
Age: Families
Apple Day Poster

September 24th 2019
Meadow Creation (SWT)
9.00am – 4.00pm in Holywells Park. Adults
David Dowding will go through various different methods and techniques for creating a wildflower patch such as scarifying, turf stripping and rotovating; plus cover different seeding techniques as well as the planting of established plug plants.
More details and booking on SWT website

September 25th 2019
Meadow Management (SWT)
9.00am – 4.00pm in Holywells Park. Adults
Covering topics such as cutting and grazing techniques to manage grassland for wildlife and learn about the importance of cutting in a mosaic will be covered as well as how to recognise naturally rich grassland and how to increase the value of anthropogenically ‘improved’ grassland for wildlife.
More details and booking on SWT website

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, 15 June to 7 September 2019
We are delighted to welcome Elmer Nelly to Holywells Park. You can find him beside the Reception desk, inside the Stable Block, generally between the hours of 10:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon. Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk is a ‘Wild in Art’ event in support of St Elizabeth Hospice – you can find out more information at elmersbigparadesuffolk.co.uk

Thursday 29th August 2019, 14:00 – 16:30
Bees and Beekeeping (FoHP & SWT)
This event is for 11-16s and booking is essential.

Location: Meet at the Stable Block, Holywells Park
Join Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Friends of Holywells Park to learn all about bees and the beekeeping process. We will get suited and booted in beekeeping suits and open the hives in Holywells Park, giving us a chance to see this wonderful species and process at work.
Detail and Booking on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website

Saturday 10th August 2019, 20:00 – 21:45
Bat Walk (FoHP) – BOOKING REQUIRED
Meet at the stable block at 1945 for a prompt 2000 start. Suitable for ages 4+
To book, please call park reception and reserve your place. The number is 01473 433990. This is on a strictly 1st come 1st served basis, there are 40 places available.

Wednesday 31st July 2019
General Family Fun Day, 12-4pm

Thursday 25th July 2019
Family Fun Day – July Screening

Saturday 22nd June 2019 1.30pm – 4.0pm
Scarecrow Event (FoHP)
Location:
Orchard
Young and old all welcome. Homemade cakes and refreshments, Build your own scarecrow, Crafts, Face painting

Ipswich Wildlife Watch for 6-11s (SWT) runs on every second Saturday of the month in Holywells Park 10.00am-12.00pm. Click on the month for info & booking: March | April | May

Young Wardens for 11-16s (SWT) is on every second Saturday of the month as well in Holywells Park and 1.30pm-3.30pm. Click on the month for info & booking: March | April | May

Friday 31st May, 9.00pm – 10.30pm
After dark in the park
Discover urban wildlife after sunset in the park. (SWT)
Age: Families, Cost: £4 Child, £2 Adult, Location: Holywells Park, Book / Unaccompanied

Tuesday 16th Apr 9.30am – 3.30pm
Wild Holiday Club (SWT)
Discover Holywells Park’s wild side through exploration, games and wild activities.
Location: Holywells Park, Age: 6-11, Cost: £15, Book / Unaccompanied

Thursday 25th April 2019, 
FoHP AGM
Location: Stable Block
All welcome. Details of the Friends of Holywells Park Annual General Meeting are here

Saturday 11 May 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Young Wardens (SWT)
Hands on practical conservation skills, surveying techniques and citizen science projects.
Location: Holywells Park, Age 11 – 16, Cost: £3, Book / Unaccompanied

Sunday 7th April 2019, 12-3pm
Holi (Festival of Colour) – IBC event
Location: Holywells Park
Age: Families

Friday 12th Apr 9.30am – 3.30pm
Wild Holiday Club (SWT)
Discover Holywells Park’s wild side through exploration, games and wild activities.
Location: Holywells Park, Age: 6 – 11, Cost: £15, Book / Unaccompanied

Saturday 13th Apr 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Young Wardens (SWT)
Hands on practical conservation skills, surveying techniques and citizen science projects.
Location: Holywells Park, Age 11 – 16, Cost: £3

Saturday 23rd March 2019, 11:00am – 2:30pm
Welcome Spring (FoHP)
Location: The Orchard, Holywells Park
Age: Families
Come and join The Friends of Holywells Park at their free event in Holywells Park. Enjoy: numerous craft activities, planting seeds, making homes for wildlife, listening to springtime stories from the storyteller and more! Plus Refreshments. See Events poster here (PDF)

Sat. 9 Feb 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Young Wardens (SWT)
Hands on practical conservation skills, surveying techniques and citizen science projects.
Location: Holywells Park. Cost: £3, Age 11 – 16 , Book / Unaccompanied

Events Archive 2018

Sunday 18th November 
Teens: Advanced Wildlife Photography
Join Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Kevin Sawford, an award winning photographer, to learn how to capture wildlife at its best. Whether you bring your camera, smart phone or tablet, Kevin will guide you through different advanced techniques and explain different processes in more detail in order to capture the perfect wildlife shot.
Please book, 11-16s

Saturday 8th December
Christmas Fayre (FoHP)
Holywells Park Conservatory & Garden, 11am – 2:30pm
Includes craft stalls, craft activities for children, warming refreshments

Wednesday 26 September 2 – 4pm
EqualiTeas
EqualiTeas are part of the year celebrating 100 years since (some) women got the vote and are a government initiative. On offer – Tea, coffee, cake and conversation! More details here (PDF)
The Orangery, Holywells Park

13 October Saturday 11am – 2pm
Apple Day (FoHP)
Enjoy fruit, fresh apple juice, apple fritters, homemade soups and more. Have a go at apple bobbing and pumpkin carving. Also enjoy story telling from the hammock, Apple quiz and making the longest peel. Sales of honey and fruits from the Orchard.
Location: The Orchard, Holywells Park
Age: Families

Monday 22nd October 10.30am – 12.30pm
Children: Hog the hedge
Join us for hoggy activities and to learn all about our prickly friends and how you can help them.
Please book

Friday 26th of October 10.00am – 12.30pm
Teens: Foraging and campfire cooking
Learn how to forage responsibly, have a go at fire lighting and cook up a storm over our campfire.
Please book, 11 – 16’s.

26th July 2018
Family Fun Day – Wildlife

1st August 2018 – Family Fun Day – Cinema
Pop up Cinema (The Lion King) – 2 August

Pop up Cinema (Grease) – 3 August
Pop up Cinema (The Greatest Showman) – 4 August

Friday 3 August 2018
Kinetic Science – Science Demos & Slime
Science Demos and Slime Making
PDF details here

8 August 2018
Family Fun Day – Active

Friday 10 August 2018
Kinetic Science – Air Rockets @ Holywells
Make and launch air rockets
PDF details here

Bat Walk – August 11. 8pm-9.45pm. This is now fully booked
This is a very popular event, so this year we have had to make it a Bookable Event.
Please contact Park Reception by either calling in at the Stable Block, emailing holywells.recp@ipswich.gov.uk or by phoning reception on 01473 433990 to book your place.
Suitable for ages 4+

Litter Pick – Thursday 16 August 2018. 6pm
Everyone welcome – meet at the Stable Block, Holywells Park. About one hour  – fun and worthwhile!

Friday 17 August 2018
Kinetic Science – Wacky Races @ Holywells
Make and launch air fired cars; balloon car making, car racing, flag making
PDF details here

22nd August 2018, 11:30 – 3pm
Pirates and Princesses Picnic
Location: The Orchard, Holywells Park
Games and crafts provided, also face painting.

29 August 2018
Family Fun Day – Vehicles

23 June Saturday 1.30 – 4pm 
Scarecrow Tea Party (FoHP)
Location: The Orchard, Holywells Park. See poster here
Age: Families

23 June Saturday 10am – 3pm & Sunday 24th June (on Sunday booking is essential)
Kinetic Science Presents “A Tropical Rainforest & Mini-beast Experience”
Location: The Orchard, Holywells Park
Age: Families
See this PDF for details: A Tropical Rainforest & Mini-beast Experience

Sketch Book Strolls
March – October
(last Sunday of the month)
March 25, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29, Aug 26, Sept 30, Oct 28 

Develop a skill, increase fitness and make new friends. Guided by a local artist.
See PDF poster for more details – click here

Holi Festival of Colour – now taking place on Sunday 29 April, 1pm – 4pm
All communities are welcome to celebrate Holi.
Come with your families and friends and cover them with coloured paint! Plus, Bollywood entertainment, singing, dancing and Indian Food Stalls – see this PDF for more details

12 May Saturday 1.30 – 3.30 
Teens: Young Wardens (SWT) 
Location: Holywells Park
Age: 11-16 year olds
Cost: £3 Please Book

1 June Friday 7.30 – 9.00
Families: Night Safari  (SWT) 
Location: Holywells Park
Age: Families
Cost: child £4/adult £2 Please Book

13 April Friday 10am-3pm
Kinetic Science Presents ‘Science Experiments at Holywells Park’
Activity costs £3 per child (includes all making materials) – Please Reserve a place – see poster PDF below
Come join us for some hand on science experiments with a nature theme: discover if leaves are really green, make some red cabbage indicator and test chemicals, investigate floating flowers and make a mini tornado in a jar. See Poster PDF

19 April Thursday  7pm
Friends of Holywells Park (FoHP) – AGM
At the Stable Block, Holywells Park – all park users welcome.

14 April Saturday 1.30 – 3.30 
Teens: Young Wardens (SWT)
Location: Holywells Park
Age: 11-16 year olds
Cost: £3 Please book

15 April Sunday 10.30 – 12.30 
Teens: Bees and beekeeping (SWT) (FoHP)
Location: Holywells Park
Age: 11-16 year olds
Cost: £10 Please Book
In Partnership with Friends of Holywells Park

6 April Friday 10am-3pm
Kinetic Science Presents ‘Kitchen Chemistry at Holywells Park’
Meeting point: The Courtyard
Activity costs £3.50 per child (includes all making materials)
Come join us for some hand on science experiments: can you make chocolate slime, a traffic lights in a tube, a volcano in an egg cup and take part in some ice excavation. See Poster PDF

24 March Saturday 12 – 3.00
Welcome Spring (FoHP)
Location: The Orchard, Holywells Park
Age: Families
Come and join The Friends of Holywells Park at their free event in Holywells Park, Saturday 24th March.
Enjoy: numerous craft activities, planting seeds, making homes for wildlife, listening to springtime stories from the storyteller, and follow the trail of the Golden Hare which leads to his treasure! Homemade refreshments will also be available. Follow the signs from The Stable Block. Welcome Spring 2018 Event

10 March Saturday 1.30 – 3.30
Teens: Young Wardens  (SWT)
Location: Holywells
Age: 11-16 year olds
Cost: £3 Please Book

14 February Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30 
Families: Wildlife homes and gardens (SWT) (FoHP)
Location: Holywells Park Orchard
Age: Families
Cost: Free, drop in
In Partnership with Greenways and Friends of Holywells Park

11 February Sunday 10.30 – 12.30 
Families: Create a wildflower meadow (SWT)
Location: Holywells Park
Age: Families
Cost: £4 child/£2 adult Please book
In partnership with The Urban Buzz Project

10 February Saturday 1.30 – 3.30
Teens: Young Wardens (SWT)
Location: Holywells park
Age: 11-16 year olds
Cost: £3 Please Book

5th January Friday 9.30 – 11am, 11.30 – 1pm
Join the Ipswich Ramblers for a Park Ranger Led Walk Round Holywells Park
(also Landseer Park on 6th Jan. 10am)
Take a tour of the park and find out about the history, recent refurbishment work and wildlife and conservation.
For more information on both these walks see the PDF Poster Here

13 January Saturday 1.30 – 3.30 (SWT)
Teens: Holywells Young Wardens
Location: Holywells Park
Age: 11 – 16 year olds
Cost: £3 Please book

Events Archive 2017

Breakfast with Santa – THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
9-9:45am or 10-10:45am, Saturday 9th December
At the Stables Cafe. Cooked Breakfast and stories with Santa plus a present. Children £9.99 & adults £6.95 – To book call 01476 433990. More details – Breakfast with Santa (PDF)

IBC Christmas Fayre
11am – 3pm, Saturday 9th December
The Fayre has Reindeers, snowy owl, a sleigh, art and crafts stalls, mulled wine, minced pies, a choir and of course Santa – More details – Community Christmas Fayre (PDF)

Young Wardens – Practical conservation (SWT)
10:30am-12:30pm Thursday 21 December
Age:    10-16 year olds
Cost:    Free. Please book via suffolkwildlifetrust.org/whats-on

Young Wardens – Practical conservation (SWT)
10:30am-12:30pm Sunday 26 November
Age:    10-16 year olds
Cost:    Free. Please book via suffolkwildlifetrust.org/whats-on

A Wild Christmas Party, with Suffolk Wildlife Trust
11am – 3pm, Saturday 2nd December
At Holywells Park Conservatory – Meet the Mayor, Free mince pies at 11am followed by festive family nature activities, crafts & quizzes – more details here (PDF).

Wild skills: Autumn wild foods (SWT)
10am-12.30pm Sunday 1 October
Learn what ingredients you can forage for, and cook a feast over the fire
Age:    10-16 year olds
Cost:    £2.50. Please book via suffolkwildlifetrust.org/whats-on

Apple Day (FoHP) – NEW DATE 
11 – 2pm Saturday November 4th
Meet in the orchard for our biggest event of the year celebrating Holywells Park Orchard.
Come and have a go at apple bobbing or pumpkin carving. Refreshments include soups, apple fritters and other apple products. See our Apple Day Poster PDF here

Holywells Park Magical History Tour
11 – 12:30 pm Saturday 9 September
As part of the National Heritage weekend join the parks resident historian for a stroll around the park learning about its history and heritage.

Eat the Beat
12 – 6 pm Sunday 10 September
A free event held at Holywells Park’s walled garden. A day of world music and food – See this PDF poster for more details.

Family Fun Days
26th July, 2, 9, 16, and 23 August (see event details below)
Blue Badge parking is available at the Cliff Lane entrance and public parking at Athena Hall off Duke Street, IP3 0DT. For event enquiries email: holywells.recp@ipswich.gov.uk or call 01473 433990

Wildlife Family Fun Day (FoHP)
Wednesday 26 July 12 – 4 pm
A fun afternoon for the whole family, learning about the Park’s Wildlife. Have fun with bug hunts, pond dipping, bug and bird box building and crafts. Find us at Myrtle Meadow.

Movie Family Fun Day (FoHP)
Wednesday 2 August 12 – 4 pm
Join us at Myrtle Meadow in Holywells Park for a Family fun day complete with a family movie. We will be confirming the movie soon so keep checking this site.

Family Fun Day  (FoHP)
Wednesday 9 August 12 – 4 pm ** CANCELLED ** due to warning of severe weather
Join us at Holywells Park, Myrtle Meadow for a fun day of donkey rides, fairground and bouncy castles, Punch and Judy shows and much much more.

Active Family Fun Day (FoHP)
Wednesday 16 August 12 – 4 pm
Get your sports shoes ready for a day of activities in Myrtle Meadow at Holywells Park at this active family fun day. Have a go at the climbing wall, wipe out, football, orienteering and many many more!

Tea dance
Thursday 17 August 2-4pm
A free event held in the Conservatory & Walled Garden – Tea and cake available to buy. More information call 01476 433990 or email: holywells.recp@ipswich.gov.uk . View the poster (PDF) here and a short video of the July Tea Dance here

Bat Walk (FoHP)
7:45pm – 9.45pm approx. Saturday August 19th
Meet at the Stable Block at 8pm for a guided walk around the park to search for bats.

Petting Zoo Family Fun Day
Wednesday 23 August 12 – 4 pm
Come to Myrtle Meadow in Holywells Park for a Petting Zoo family fun day. Meet lots of different animals, from piglets and lambs to goats and chickens. With face painting and donkey rides.

Chopin in the Park
6:30 – 9 pm Saturday 2 September
A summer evening of Classical Music in the Walled Garden at Holywells Park
Bar and Polish refreshments available or bring a picnic.

Chopin in the Park
Sketch Book Strolls
Last Sunday of the month March to November
Develop a skill, guided by a local artist. Includes free sketchbook & pencils.
No previous experience required.
Meet 10am by the cafe, Holywells Park
See more details here (PDF)
Book your free place: sketchbookstrollsipswich@aol.com

Tea dance
Thursday 27 July 2-4pm
A free event held at the Conservatory & Walled Garden – Tea and cake available to buy

Nearly Festival
Saturday/Sunday 24th & 25th June
Two days of live music in Myrtle Meadow. More details here.
Childrens Weaving Workshop
10.00am-12.00pm, Thursday 1st June
Location: The Conservatory, Holywells Park
For more details see the poster here (PDF)

Young wardens – Practical conservation activities (SWT)
10.30am-12.30pm, Friday 2nd June
Location: Holywells Park, Ipswich
Cost: Free, please book
Age: 10-16 year olds
Contact: 01473 890089

Connecting with your heart meditation – CANCELLED
2 – 3pm Saturday 27th May
Location: Holywells Park Conservatory
Connect with your power, strength and heart through sound healing and meditation – poster here

Wild parks: Pondemonium! (SWT)
10.30am-12.30pm, Tuesday 30th May
Location: Holywells Park, Ipswich
Cost: Free, please book
Age: 8-14 year olds
Contact: 01473 890089

Scarecrow Tea Party (FoHP)
2-4pm, Saturday May 13th
In the Orchard 2-4pm. Follow the signs from the Stable Block. Tea and homemade cakes, build a scarecrow and enjoy the blossom.
See the news section here for photos of the event.

Art Exhibition Holywells Park
11am – 3pm Saturday May 13th
Come and be inspired by the artists of Holywells Creatives. Become a part of a contemporary art project and join in creating a botanical watercolour painting – poster here

Cobbold History Charity Ride 2017
Sunday 30th April 2017
An invitation to ride 3 routes in Suffolk (70, 50 or 27 miles) in aid of the Cobbold Family History Trust Endowment Fund. Entrants are not required to raise money but the Trust will be delighted if you do!
Event type: Family and friends non competitive event under British cycling guidelines, no entrance fee. Roadworthy bikes required and approved helmets
Start & finish & event HQ: Holywells Park Stables and Conservatory, IP3, 0PG
Please collect an entrance form by visiting Holywells Park Stables Reception during working hours.

Holi Festival of Colour
12pm – 4.30pm Sunday 2nd April
All communities are welcome to celebrate Holi. Come with your families and friends for lots of fun for all ages:

  • Playing Rangoli 1.30pm – 2.30pm
  • Bollywood entertainment
  • Enjoy the bonfire
  • Music, singing & dancing
  • Henna hand painting
  • Indian food stalls

See the Holi Flyer for more details (PDF)

Coloured powder will be provided. Please feel free to bring coconut, popcorn, grains, etc. to throw in the bonfire.
Please wear old clothing and bring a change of clothing if you are actively going to join in the spirit of Holi.
Entrance via Myrtle Road. Parking: Athena Hall covered car park, Wykes Bishop Street, Ipswich IP3 0DT and at Orwell Quay car park.
For further informationcontact: sec.isia@googlemail.com or mobile: 08448844845

Young wardens – Practical conservation activities (SWT)
10.30am-12.30pm, Friday 7th April
Location: Holywells Park, Ipswich
Cost: Free, please book
Age: 10-16 year olds
Contact: 01473 890089

Wild skills: Wild foods in Spring (SWT)
10am-12.30pm, Tuesday 11th April
Location: Holywells Park, Ipwich
Cost: £2.50
Age: 10-16 year olds
Contact: 01473 890089

Connecting With Your Heart Meditation WORKSHOP
1:00 – 2:30 pm Saturday 15th April 2017
Location: Conservatory, Holywells Park, Ipswich
Cost: Tickets £12 per adult, children – Free entry Buy tickets via www.lightworker.bigcartel.com
Connecting with your heart meditation (PDF)
Wassail Cold Fair 2017
11am – 2pm, Saturday 14 January 2017
Jacket potatoes, hot dogs, treasure hunt, mud faces and more. Come and make a Wassail stick – details here (PDF)

HIIT in Holywells Park – a short and effective workout
Every Tuesday & Thursday lunchtime starting 10 January, noon – 12.45pm
Bring water, a towel and your desire to work hard! details here (PDF)

Wild skills: Advanced bushcraft (SWT)
10.30am-12.30pm, Monday 13th February
Learn how to build platforms and ladders and improve your knife skills
Location: Holywells Park
Cost: £2.50
Age: 11-16 year olds
Contact: 01473 890089

Family activity: Bird box building (SWT)
10.30am-12.30pm, Thursday 16th February
Make a bird box and bird feeder to take home
Location: Holywells Park, Ipswich
Cost: £6 per box
Age: Families
Contact: 01473 890089

Young wardens – Practical conservation activities (SWT)
10.30am-12.30pm Friday 17th February
Location: Holywells Park, Ipswich
Cost: Free, please book
Age: 10-16 year olds
Contact: 01473 890089

Young wardens – Practical conservation activities (SWT)
10.30am-12.30pm, Sunday 19th March
Location: Holywells Park, Ipswich
Cost: Free, please book
Age: 10-16 year olds
Contact: 01473 890089

Events Archive 2016

Christmas Fayre in the Park
11 am – 3 pm Saturday 10th December
Ease in to the festive spirit at Ipswich’s beautiful Holywells Park on Saturday 10th December.

A special Christmas Fayre will see reindeer and a sleigh in front of the Stable Block visitor centre, a snowy owl, local art and craft stalls in the Conservatory and roasted chestnuts and mulled juice to enjoy. The Friends of Holywells Park will be serving tea and coffee with mince pies and cakes.

The Rabble Choir, East Anglia’s biggest Community Choir of around 270 singers, will be performing at noon and 2pm on the performance area in the Walled Garden.

Come along and join in the fun between 11am and 3pm. Entry is free. There is ample parking nearby on the Waterfront at Athena Hall (off Duke Street) for £2.50 all day at weekends – see www.ipswich.gov.uk/parkingoffers

For further information: 01473 433990 holywells.recp@ipswich.gov.uk

Ipswich Wildlife Watch
10.00 am – 12.00pm, Saturday 10th of December
Meeting at The Stable Block, Holywells Park

‎September 7 2016
Ipswich Borough Council‎ to Eat the Beat in Holywells Park
We’ve got some fantastic entertainment lined up for Sunday including the following:
Ipswich Youth Steelband
Bollywood dance by Kerala Cultural Supplementary School
Sambooba samba band
Hawi School of Middle Eastern Belly Dance
Viva Flamenco
Mambo Chutney
The Downsetters

August 27 2016 – Chopin in the Park
Join us in Holywells Park on 27th August for a summer evening of classical music in Holywells Park. Award winning pianist, Paulo Lopes will be playing a broad repertoire of the finest piano classics in the serene backdrop of the beautiful Walled Garden.

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