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Move over Mo! Parkrun breaks 10,000km tape
Published: Monday 25th February 2013
People taking part in the Ipswich parkrun have just completed a staggering 10,000 kilometres!
Ipswich play Norwich next week!
Published: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
If you’ve missed the annual local derbies with our friends at Carrow Road, you ought to head to Ipswich’s Whitton Sports Centre next week.
Tennis isn’t just a summer game
Published: Friday 8th February 2013
Tennis players can hone their skills and play new people by entering the Christchurch Park Singles Tennis League.
Football matches 'off'
Published: Friday 18th January 2013
All football matches on pitches in Ipswich parks and open spaces and at Borough Council sports centres have been cancelled this weekend because of the icy weather and the prospect of more snow.
Profiles offers flexible gym deals
Published: Monday 14th January 2013
As the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) promises a crackdown on “unfair” gym deals, Profiles was today able to reassure its customers that they already benefit from the flexible deals OFT wishes to see.
Staff rocking in red for charity
Published: Wednesday 2nd January 2013
Staff at Ipswich Borough Council will be “rocking up in red” next month to help the British Heart Foundation (BHF) fight the UK’s biggest killer, heart disease.
Opportunity for local charity
Published: Monday 17th December 2012
The managing partners of the 2013 Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon are currently seeking expressions of interest from organisations wishing to be the event’s nominated charity.
Park runs success lead the way to fitter county
Published: Tuesday 6th November 2012
Ipswich is leading the way in the campaign to make Suffolk the most active county in England.
Cyclists create spectacle in Ipswich park
Published: Monday 5th November 2012
Around 5,000 fans enjoyed two top cycling events in Chantry Park.
Cyclo-cross first for Ipswich
Published: Monday 29th October 2012
The European Cyclo-Cross Championships come to Ipswich on Saturday 3rd November.
Top cyclo-cross action returns to Ipswich
Published: Friday 26th October 2012
The first international cyclo-cross championship to take place in Britain since the world championships were staged in Leeds 20 years ago is coming to Ipswich in just over a week.
Soldier Ride UK
Published: Monday 15th October 2012
The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Mary Blake, and ex-servicemen were among those welcoming a special group of cyclists into Christchurch Park after one of the stages of the Soldier Ride UK by limbless servicemen.
Summer of sport continues in Ipswich
Published: Wednesday 19th September 2012
Over 1400 runners will take to the streets this Sunday for the fourth Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon.
Move over Wiggo, it's parkrun time!
Published: Monday 10th September 2012
It wasn't all about cycling this weekend – more than 100 runners took part in Ipswich's first 'parkrun'.
Tour pulls the crowds
Published: Monday 10th September 2012
Between 35,000 and 40,000 people watched the start of the Tour of Britain in Ipswich - and a further 12,500 took part in the family fun SkyRides through the town centre.
Wiggomania in Ipswich
Published: Friday 7th September 2012
Bright sunshine is expected to greet the world’s top riders on Ipswich Waterfront on Sunday for the start of the Tour of Britain.
Wiggo and Cav in town
Published: Tuesday 4th September 2012
Bradley Wiggins will line up with Mark Cavendish and other superstar cyclists on Ipswich Waterfront this Sunday (9th September) for the start of the Tour of Britain.
Free swimming at open day
Published: Thursday 30th August 2012
Crown Pools is offering free swimming at all three refurbished pools at an open day on Sunday 2nd September.
Free swimming in summer holiday
Published: Monday 11th June 2012
Free swimming for children under eight in the Leisure and Teaching Pools at Crown Pools – that is the school summer holiday offer announced today by Ipswich Borough Council.
Mayor bowls them over
Published: Wednesday 16th May 2012
One of the Mayor of Ipswich’s final engagements during his year in office was to visit members of the Holywells Bowls Club.
People of Ipswich go the extra mile for Sport Relief
Published: Thursday 29th March 2012
Over 2,000 local people turned out in force on Sunday 25th March at the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile in Ipswich.
Ipswich to host Olympic Torch Relay celebration
Published: Wednesday 18th May 2011
Plans for a special Ipswich welcome for the 2012 London Games are well under way with the announcement that the official Olympic Torch Relay will be coming to Suffolk’s county town next year.
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