Waterfront Community Group

website www.WaterFrontCommunityGroup.co.uk telephone 0773 199 1669

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Waterfront Community Group
Co-ordinator: Jay Harvey
Trinity Bungalow 20 Back Hamlet Ipswich Suffolk U.K. IP3 8AJ
Tel: 0773 199 1669
email:

Waterfront
Community Group
The vision is for the ‘Ipswich Waterfront to be a vibrant, prosperous, thriving and friendly place for people to live and work in’.

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Download a Map of the Waterfront area showing close-by parking facilities...

The Waterfront Community Group has been trying to build up a profile of the residents living in the Waterfront. Having begun this by conducting a “door-to-door” pilot survey, the report showing the current results can be DOWNLOADED HERE

Register of Ipswich Waterfront Businesses

In April the Waterfront Community Group put on a public event promoting the area to local residents which attracted over 1000 people. The group has the aim of “working towards a vibrant friendly and thriving Waterfront Community” and this does include the economic and business community. A number of local businesses were actively involved at this event and we are looking at ways this could be continued

So we can start this process we need to draw up a register of businesses so that we can keep you informed. Please can you DOWNLOAD the Business Register Form to complete and return .

Many thanks. Jay Harvey – Co-Ordinator. Waterfront Community Group

The Waterfront Community Group are looking at putting a community profile together to see who lives in the Waterfront Area and what needs there are likely to be. A group of volunteers are shortly to begin a pilot survey knocking on doors to obtain this data. If you would like to complete a survey, please download THIS DOCUMENT and email back to or send to our office.

e-MAILING LIST

If you would like to be kept informed about the Waterfront Community Group and community activities by signing up to an e-mailing list please SELECT HERE. Complete the on-line application form, press the form submit button, then close the page to return here

As part of a planning consultation by Ipswich Borough Council Planning Department we have been approached for suggestions on the type of community facilities we would like to see developed on the shed 8 site. This is the land next to Neptune Marina and used for a car park at the moment

Please select this < PLANNING INFORMATION LINK > where you can can click on 'view map' to look at the site. You may also want to consider 'things/issues' to watch out for as well.

Please can you let me have your 'list' of community facilities and any issues please by Monday 6th October.
If you received this information from someone else other than me, please can you let me know your name and address when you email your suggestions so I can add you to our mailing list. Please email it to me.

We have done a lot of work to establish community needs on the waterfront, both for people living there and people living in Ipswich so hopefully we'll be able to come up for some suggestions that will promote cohesion and increase vibrancy in that area.

Please feel free to circulate this request to other residents or interested people who you feel can make a contribution to community facilities and feedback to me. Email: Harvey

DOWNLOAD the Waterfront Community Final Report April 2008

WATERFRONT COMMUNITY DAY April 2008 - FINAL REPORT
Distribution Date - 15 August 2008

DOWNLOAD FINAL REPORT NOW

- DOWNLOAD FINAL REPORT APPENDIX

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
Your views are important !
If you were unable to attend or obtain a Questionnaire then please
DOWNLOAD

and return the Questionnaire below as soon as possible.

HAVE YOUR SAY!

Do you have concerns about where you live and about your community? YES?
Then come along to your next Area Forum Meeting and discuss your issues
• Central Ipswich: Wed 3rd Sept – 7.00pm. St Lawrence Centre, Dial Lane
• South West Ipswich: Thurs 4th Sept – 7.00pm Bridge Ward Social Club, 68 Austin Street
• South East Ipswich: Wed 1st Oct – 7.00pm - Venue to be announced

WHAT’S AN AREA FORUM? . . . read more

Visit the

BOUROUGH COUNCIL WEBSITE

Help your local park - Alexandra Park - Ipswich

Friends of Alexandra Park

FAX: 0700 609 6091

Dear Residents / Park users, The Friends of Alexandra Park in partnership with the Nia Project and the Council are looking for public support to make a number of improvements. The Nia Project (the word Nia means purpose in Swahili) is a registered charity based in Ipswich specialising in African-centric cultural arts and heritage.

Would you please DOWNLOAD THE CONSULTATION DOCUMENT

and answer the questions, so any funds gained can be directed were they are most wanted.

SPECIAL EVENT organised by

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Well the weekend was tremendous -
around 1,000 people attended on Saturday
and 300 people on Sunday - all went really well.

Val Peacock Community Development Officer for Ipswich Borough Council and Jay Harvey - Waterfont Community Group Co-ordinator
Photo's courtesy of Ipswich evening Star

I would on behalf of the Waterfront Community Group like to give a huge “Thank You” to everyone who was involved in the first Waterfront Community Day on Saturday which attracted nearly 1000 visitors with many being from the Waterfront. The day was organised by the Waterfront Community Group which has the Strapline ”Working towards a vibrant and thriving waterfront community”.
The event was organised to: Make contacts in the community - Begin to engage - Identify concerns - Provide a welcome and get together for residents and business - Provide opportunities for organisations in the community to promote themselves
The day was a tremendous success and the amount of networking going on between residents was amazing and achievements were made in all areas. Many people completed questionnaires to get their views and if you are a Waterfront Resident or Business and haven’t completed one, we are very much interested in your views and would like to offer you the opportunity to do so by DOWNLOADING HERE or alternatively contacting me. We will be passing on the information once we have had the opportunity to collate it all. . . Jay

Waterfront Community Day 19 April 2008 - Report.
Saturday 19th April marked the first “Waterfront Community Day” with a pirate theme which was held at the Old Custom House on the Ipswich Waterfront and organised by the Waterfront Community Group, which is in partnership between different agencies, interested people and enabled by One Ipswich and the Waterfront Churches.

The group has the strapline “Working towards a vibrant friendly and thriving waterfront community” and organised the day with the purpose of . . . Read or Download Full Article

Special day brings community together (Evening Star Ipswich write up, photo's & movie)
A SENSE of community is flourishing at Ipswich's Waterfront today thanks to a day designed to bring people together. Fears that the area was developing without residents interacting prompted the creation of the. . . See More

We are very grateful to the organisations below who donated some fantastic prizes for the FREE DRAW

Prize
Box for 4 at the Ipswich Regent
Meal for 2 (up-to £50)
2 tickets for “Romeo & Juliet”
Family Ticket Boat Trip to Harwich
Meal for 2
Bottle of Champagne
Tea in the Mayor’s Parlour
Meal for 2
Family Sunday Roast Meal & Wine
6 Bottles of Local Apple Juice
Family Guided Walk
Free ½ page Advert
Hamper
Windup Torch
Windup Torch
Windup Torch
2 Bags Roasted Espresso Coffee

Kindly Donated By
Ipswich Borough Council
Loch Fyne
Red Rose Chain
Orwell Lady
Salt House Hotel
Waterfront Community Times
Mayor Ipswich Borough Council
Bistro on the Quay
Steamboat Tavern
Friend of Holywells Park
Ipswich Borough Council
Waterfront Community Times
Tourist Information
Environmental Agency
Environmental Agency
Environmental Agency
Coffee Link

Won by
Robert Chambers
Anne Alcock
Russell Moore
Pamela Kemp
Christine Leighton
Charlotte Wilson
Sadhana Nadar
Woodbine
Hayley Hardcastle
Alan Hardcastle
John Sacre
Maureen Whelton
Val Sheppard
Rich Blake-Lobb
John Taylor
Esther Alcock
Brian Hammett

WATERFRONT COMMUNITY DAY
If you live or work on the Waterfront in Ipswich you are urged to go to the Old Custom House on Saturday 19th April.
One Ipswich and Waterfront Churches have organised an event to show local residents and businesses that we can all work toward building a vibrant and thriving community. The day will provide an opportunity to get together, meet one another and to promote community groups.
There will be up to 30 stands from a wide range of local businesses, organisations and community groups.
There will be fun for all the family - the event is on a pirate theme - with face painting, crafts, sideshows and free refreshments courtesy of Suffolk New College. Plus, there are some mouth-watering recipes being showcased by: Loch Fyne, Bistro at the Quay, Colours Continental Café and Coffee Link.
A prize draw is another highlight, with prizes including a box at a Regent Theatre show, a trip on the Orwell Lady, Sunday roast at the Steamboat Tavern and free tickets to Red Rose Chain’s “Romeo & Juliet”.
The event has been made possible by Ipswich Borough Council, Waterfront Churches, One-Ipswich, Suffolk County Council, ABP, BT and Ip-City Network.
It starts at noon and goes on until 5pm.
For more information contact: Jay Harvey - 0773 199 1669 - Email

Let's make the Waterfront a real community. Evening Star Ipswich
IPSWICH'S burgeoning Waterfront has created gated developments with no sense of community and few facilities for people to enjoy. That was the view today of one of the organisers of a community day being organised to try to bring the residents of the plush waters-edge developments together. Read more...

Address of the Old Custom House
Common Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1BZ - England, UK
Map: http://www.ukattraction.com:80/east-of-england/map/old-custom-house.htm

The Old Custom House is one of Ipswich Wet Dock's finest buildings. Built in 1844 by JM Clark, this classical building is now fully restored. Interesting features include a striking red and cream brick design and a raised four-column portico displaying the Ipswich Coat of Arms. One of many buildings in the area to have been given a new lease of life, The Old Custom House has a Conference Centre on the Ground Floor. The building is Grade II listed.

Old Customs House Ipswich taken from the rear

Old Customs House viewed from the Marina
Photo Courtesy of UK Attractions

The following organisations have booked a stand at the Waterfront Community Day event		Waterfront Community Service Holy Trinity Church is located between Back Hamlet & Fore Hamlet HOG ROAST!! Yes! following the service on the Sunday there is going to be a Hog Roast! in the church grounds (£3 Adults - £2 children - under 5's free) Car Parking available at Suffolk New College TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!
Community Groups - Waterfront Churches - ICVS - Town & Bridge Project - 18th Ipswich Brownies - Ipswich Polish Club - TS Orwell Sea Cadets - Orwell Church - Waterfront Community Centre - Bumps n Babes Parent & Toddler Group - Grapevine Parent & Toddler Group - Friends of Holywells Park - Appeal Theatre Group - Age Concern - St Clement’s Congregational Church - Ipswich Maritime trust Plus - A number of small businesses will be displaying information about themselves - Display of local photographs	Local Business’s - Waterfront Community Times - Cliff Lane Shops - Red Rose Chain - Dance East - Coffee Link - Loch Fyne - Bistro at the Quay - Colours Continental Café Public Bodies - Community Development Officers - Planning Department - Children’s Information Service - Quayside Children’s Centre - Suffolk College - UCS - Cliff Lane School - Police - Environmental Agency (Flood Defences)
Interested ?? All of the stands are now booked, but if you would like to have space to display information, please contact Jay AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Special Thanks to the Organisations Represented at the Waterfront Community Day Represented Organisations