Ipswich Institute

22/10/2026

The draw for the Institute Lottery Club's September prize pot took place this week in Page's Café. Congratulations to the holder of ticket number 147, who won £142!

The lottery team are keen to boost the prize pot even further and it isn't too late to join, Institute members can pick up an application form from the library to enter the scheme.

www.ipswichinstitute.org.uk/lottery-club

21/10/2026

One from our neighbours at Ipswich Minster, which is sure to be of interest to many of our members and friends. Although not until April 2027, ticket sales are already going well, so early booking is recommended.

THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER
HOW HISTORY’S GREATEST COLD CASE WAS SOLVED

A Talk by Kingfinder, Philippa Langley MBE

Friday 23rd April 2027 at 7:00pm

From the car park in Leicester to the heart of one of England’s greatest mysteries, Philippa Langley MBE brings her latest groundbreaking research to Ipswich Minster.

Her decade‑long investigation, The Missing Princes Project, has uncovered extraordinary evidence that challenges centuries of accepted history—revealing that the Princes not only lived on, but re‑emerged to confront the first Tudor king.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of discovery and insight, followed by a Q&A and book signing.

A must‑attend event for anyone who loves history.

Tickets available via our website
www.ipswichminster.org/the-princes-in-the-tower

19/10/2026

A big thank you to Emily Howes for signing our copies of her books The Painter's Daughters and Mrs Dickens at the Suffolk Book League event last week.

Both novels have been returned today by members who took them along to the talk - what a lovely thing for both them and Emily to have done! We're very pleased the event was a sell out and went so well.

There are not currently any reservations for Mrs Dickens, but that is sure to change so get in quick if you'd like to be first in the queue!

19/10/2026

📣 Last call for bookings to Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery on Tuesday 17th November📣

This British Library landmark exhibition uncovers the extraordinary life of the Queen of Crime, which inspired so many unforgettable stories and characters.

Tickets for coach travel and exhibition entry cost £45 for members and £55 for non-members and can be made in person at the Institute library or online via our website: https://tinyurl.com/Institute-Day-Trips

Book by noon on Wednesday (21st October) to join us.

16/10/2026

This full day yoga workshop with popular yoga tutor Sarah Moss focuses on the heart, a very important organ, bringing care, balance and joy through asana, breathing, meditation and relaxation.

Sarah leads regular courses and workshops at the Institute, as well as teaching classes across Ipswich. She has more than 10 years experience, including four years of training with The British Wheel of Yoga.

Taking place on Saturday 24th October, upstairs at the Institute library, places cost £35 for Institute members, and £45 for non-members. You can book in person at the library or online via our website: https://tinyurl.com/InstituteSaturdayWorkshops

14/10/2026

What a beautiful day for a trip to The Red House, Aldeburgh! And then on to Snape Maltings this afternoon️, what a treat!

https://tinyurl.com/Institute-Day-Trips

13/10/2026

Come along next Tuesday (20th October) and enjoy a Stroll with A Hundred Year Old Guide - and our very own David Stainer!

Inspired by a wonderful guidebook that was donated to the Institute some time ago, David will walk you through a visitor's experiences in Ipswich in the early 1900s, finishing at The Chart Room for tea and cake.

Places cost £12 and all are welcome - Institute members and non-members alike. Book in person in the library, or online via our website: https://tinyurl.com/teawalks

12/10/2026

It must be October, as the pumpkins have returned! Knitted by Jo, we love our little nod to the season - and it seems lots of you do too 😍

Arts and crafts are very popular with many of our members and we even have a Craft and Chat members interest group that meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month in Page's Café.

All members are welcome, so why not pop along with your latest project and enjoy a relaxing morning of making? The group will be getting together next week (Weds 21st October) and then again on Weds 4th November.

09/10/2026

Conversation is important to us at the Institute and we are happy to hear from our members; asking a question, making a suggestion, or simply passing the time of day. And looking at our rather old suggestion book, this is nothing new!

Today, although we do still have a folder to note book requests, we are rather less formal and members are more likely to chat with the team in person, or send us an email.

Just this week we received a suggestion for a new day trip, which we now hope to include in the spring programme, so it goes to show it is always worth mentioning an idea!

07/10/2026

We are down to our last few spaces for next week's trip to The Red House, Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings.

Members and friends will enjoy a guided tour at each location, the ideal way to discover more about the lives of Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears, and their love of art, music and nature.

There will also be free time to explore Snape Maltings, with its converted Victorian buildings, independent shops, galleries and restaurants.

To join us on the trip, pop into the library to speak to one of the team, or book online via our website: https://tinyurl.com/Institute-Day-Trips