Notices, news and updates from Ipswich Arts Association and member organisations.
Town Lectures & Concerts.
Lecture 9th. May.
On Different Wavelengths- Life Behind The Microphone
Stephen Foster.
Ipswich-born radio presenter Stephen Foster looks back on his long and successful career, which began in the summer of 1977 and continues to this very day. After cutting his teeth at Hospital Radio Ipswich, Foz landed his dream job at Radio Orwell before spending 30 years at BBC Radio Suffolk. He is currently on Radio Caroline, Suffolk Sound and Hospital Radio Ipswich. Hear one of Suffolk’s best-known voices telling his story.
Lectures & Concerts are presented at Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich IP1 2EF.
(entrance in Black Horse Lane), From 1.00 to 1.50pm. Doors open 12.30pm.
ADMISSION IS FREE – with a retiring collection.
Donations of at least £3.00 per person are valued to maintain the series.
Refreshments, served 12.30 -1.55pm. are included.
IAA in Community News, East Anglian Daily Times
Look out for the Community News pages in each Tuesday’s edition of the East Anglian Daily Times. There you will find news of Ipswich Arts Association and member organisations.
Click here to Read the Current Column – April 9th.
Featuring: Ipswich Choral Society, Music at Rushmere, The Orwell Singers and more..
If you would like your member society mentioned contact the Chair of Ipswich Arts Association – Chris Green, chair@ipswich-arts.org.uk
Stowmarket Chorale – Come and Sing Day
IAA members Stowmarket Chorale recently held a “Come and Sing” Day. The event proved highly popular with works by Vivaldi and L’Estrange. Click the link to read a full report by Stowmarket Chorale member Vivienne Sweet: SingingDay (opens pdf)
Ipswich Charter Hangings / St Peters by the Waterfront
The Ipswich Charter Hangings may be viewed at St Peter’s by the Waterfront, College St, Ipswich IP4 1BF Entry is via the front gates then round to the right and through the side doorway. Admission Free.
St Peter’s re-opened in 2008 as St Peter’s by the Waterfront – Arts & Heritage Centre and runs a full programme of events throughout the year.
Details on St Peter’s website: St Peters by the Waterfront
St Peter’s is open to the public on the following days and times;
May – September:
….Tuesdays: 10am – 4pm. Wednesdays: 12noon – 2.00pm. Thursdays: 10am – 4pm.
October – April:
….Wednesdays 12noon – 2.00pm.
(PLEASE NOTE: Older versions of the Charter Hangings leaflet in circulation,
will show an earlier opening time of 10.30am. for Wednesdays)
For more information: Ipswich Charter Hangings and St. Peters by the Waterfront
Charter Hangings – Volunteers needed!
Ipswich Arts Association are seeking stewards for their volunteer rota at St Peter’s by the Waterfront. Volunteers welcome people to St Peter’s and highlight the information available for the various displays including the wonderful Ipswich Charter Hangings.
Sessions are Tuesdays – mornings 10am-1pm and/or afternoons 1pm – 4pm. Just one or two sessions during the season helps and is much appreciated, If you are interested, or would like more information, please email – Ann Cloke; charterhangings@ipswich-arts.org.uk
The New Wolsey Theatre
The New Wolsey Theatre announces its first Associate Artists and Artist Relationship programme.
Six East Anglian artists and companies – Aspire Black Suffolk, Jamie Beddard, Martha Loader, Mae Munuo, The Paper Birds and Spinning Wheel – are delighted to have been appointed to work with the New Wolsey Theatre’s Chief Executive/Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul in Ipswich, as part of its inaugural Associate Artists programme celebrating and supporting creativity in the region.
To learn more click to open pdf file NWT/Associate Artist
IAA Subscription Rates
Current subscription rates are as follows;
Large Groups – 80 members or more: £50 per year.
Small Groups – 79 members or less: £25 per year.
Solo Artists / Performers: £10 per year.
For membership enquiries please see our How to join page.