This series of popular lectures presents Ipswich, its history and cultural background through the eyes of Suffolk-based speakers. The series incorporates performances from local musicians presenting different styles of music through the ages. This year for the first time poetry has its own showcase.

All events take place at lunchtime at 1pm on Thursdays at Museum Street Methodist Church (entrance in Black Horse Lane), Ipswich. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Admission is free with a retiring collection to defray expenses. Donations of at least £2.00 per head are valued to maintain the series.

Events at a glance

• 14th Jan    Industrial Revolution In Ipswich
• 11th Feb    Pick And Blow
• 11th Mar    Belstead House: Hidden Lives
• 8th Apr       Co-op Ladies Choir
• 13th May    England is the Place for Me - The Windrush Generation Story
• 10th June  Hintlesham & Chattisham CEVA Primary School & St.Mary's Catholic Primary School
• 8th July      Wartime in the Suffolk Countryside
• 12th Aug    Suffolk Poetry Society
• 9th Sept     The Author's Choice of Ipswich Characters
• 14th Oct     Barbara Windsor
• 11th Nov    George Orwell in Suffolk
• 9th Dec      Colours of the Seasons

Leaflets avaliable from the Ipswich Tourist Information Centre or on the following web-site www.ipswich-arts.org.uk