Club news

Just before Christmas we had the opportunity to hear Helen Pankhurst (granddaughter of Emmeline) talk about the lead up to (some) women achieving the vote, progress made since 1918 and raise a discussion about what changes we would like to … Continued

  It is that time of year again when it is good to give to those less fortunate. And, that is just what we have done!  The Club has given donations to our International President’s Appeal of ‘Women, Water and … Continued

We’re very fortunate to have Jane Riley, current Mayor of Ipswich, coming to visit us on 14th November 2018, to speak about her role, charities, women in public life. Do join us if you are interested – let us know … Continued

We’re so proud to be part of the group of women that came together, decided on mounting a Festival, planned it and made Women’s Voices, Women’s Votes a great success.  Described as awesome by some of those who came and … Continued

Tomorrow evening we have our Autumn supper at the Ipswich and Suffolk Club. Members have recently read the book ‘A Song of Their Own’ by Joy Bounds, a record of what women in and around Ipswich did to increase the … Continued

On 13th June, the date of our next meeting at the Ipswich and Suffolk Club, our speaker will be Elizabeth Welbourn who will be talking about the work of the Ipswich Town Pastors, giving us an insight into the women and … Continued

Our 65th anniversary dinner following our latest AGM.  We had a good year – the bra collection to assist women who have survived modern day slavery in a number of overseas countries was especially successful, the generous women of Ipswich … Continued

Today we had the privilege of celebrating International Women’s Day with Suffolk Refugee Support.  Their International Women’s Group were stunning in their amazing dress and they represented 40 different countries.  A lot of fun, entertainment from Samia Malik and a … Continued