Ipswich Institute

08/06/2026

Can we tempt you in out of the rain with our freshly baked Mediterranean vegetable quiche?! 😋 Available in Page's Café in the library, but be quick - it won't last long!

Our two cafés are open to members and their guests only.

06/06/2026

In two weeks time, on Saturday 20 June, we have a standalone Creative Printing workshop led by local artist, Steve Joyce

This full day workshop (9.30am-3.30pm), which is open to members and non members alike, will explore a variety of printmaking methods, including lino, mono-printing, stencils and texture methods, or combinations of these. Arrive with nothing, or bring ideas or projects to develop - it's up to you 😊

The cost for members is £45 and for non-members it's £55. All materials (except lino sheets) are included.

For more information and to book onto any of our Saturday sessions, speak to someone in the library or visit our website: https://tinyurl.com/InstituteSaturdayWorkshops

04/06/2026

Here he is, back in his natural habitat - for now at least! 😆💙

A few weeks ago we posted some pictures of the lovely entrance hall of Admiral's House, but without David's familiar face behind the counter - so we thought we should rectify that...

As well as being the friendly and welcoming face you see on arrival to Admiral's House, David is our education officer, which means he is responsible for creating our varied leisure learning programmes and liaising with all our tutors.

02/06/2026

The inaugural draw for the new Lottery Club took place last month with a prize pot of £105 being won by the holder of ticket number 79 - big congratulations to them! 🎉

Pictured are Institute Treasurer Mike Chapman, drawing the winning number and Institute General Manager Jo Rooks, witnessing the numbers being added to the draw.

Tickets for future draws are still on sale; members can join the scheme at any point by submitting an application form.

01/06/2026

The Ipswich Tourist Guides Association are out again tomorrow exploring the 'Northern Highlights' of our town, before discovering the 'Brewers of Ipswich' on Thursday.

Both walks leave from Admiral's House on Tower Street at 2pm. Tickets can be booked in advance via our website, or on the day from the library.

Our next guided walk is Tues 2nd June - Northern Highlights. See 2 magnificent churches and a Tudor gatehouse. Hear about engineer Robert Ransome and the Withipoll, Fonnereau & Cobbold families. Starts 2pm at Admiral's House, 13 Tower St, IP1 3BE. Tickets £6 from ipswichinstitute.org.uk/ipswichtourist or purchase 10 mins before start of walk.

29/05/2026

Next Friday (5 June), we are pleased to welcome author and historian Robert Pearson to lead our second day talk of the term, 'Norwegian Gold'; a fascinating insight into the "greatest gold sn**ch of the war", which occurred as Germany invaded neutral Norway in 1940.

For any of members who are keen to do some preparation or homework, Robert's book 'Gold Run' is also available to borrow from the library!

Places are still available - book in person at the library, or online via our website: https://tinyurl.com/DayTalks

28/05/2026

Every day this combination of our beautiful old calendar and our thriving prayer plant brings us joy💕...and how well the colours complement the library decor! What a peaceful place to pass the time.

26/05/2026

It may be half term this week but don't be fooled, we are still open!

The library and both our cafés - The Chart Room in Admiral's House and Page's in the library - are open from 9am from today, so you can still pop in for a cuppa, browse the papers and borrow books, even though there aren't any courses taking place.

There are also a few places available for 'Forgotten Female Philosophers', our first day talk of the summer term, which is taking place on Wednesday (tomorrow) in Admiral's House - book in the library or online via our website.

23/05/2026

Please note, the Institute will be closed on Monday 25th May for the Spring Bank Holiday.

Both the library and Admiral's House will reopen as usual at 9am on Tuesday 26th May.

21/05/2026

Members are invited to join the Lottery Club's celebrations for the inaugural draw, which is taking place from 12-12:45pm tomorrow (Friday 22nd May), in the Orwell Room in Admiral's House.

Subsequent draws will take place on the last Friday of each month - tickets are still on sale for later draws; simply pick up an application form and return to the library when completed.