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ipswich FREE
angle Issue 252 November 2009
Published by
Ipswich Borough Council
Raven calls young
warriors to
Regent panto!
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Have your say on
Join your Area Forum
town’s future
THE IPSWICH LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
An Area Forum is somewhere that local people
can go to share their views and get involved in
local decision-making. Forums are public meetings
that are open to everyone. There is no need to
Ipswich residents and businesses important one's of these additional documents is the
'Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment' report
book to attend - all residents are welcome to are being urged to express their (the SHLAA report). The SHLAA report sets out the sites
come along.
views on future plans to develop which the Council believes could be developed to hit
the 15,400 homes targets.
Forums are a chance for residents to receive the town.
updates on events or changes that are happening
The SHLAA report shows significant changes to the
in their area and also to ask questions of The Borough Council has approved the Core Strategy
options consulted on in early 2008. For example, the
Councillors, Council officers and partner agencies of its Local Development Framework and now would
draft documents are now not supporting options
such as the Police. As well as featuring like people to get involved in saying what they think
consulted on previously for many small sites (including
presentations and question and answer sessions, about it. The new Core Strategy document has been
Clapgate Lane, Defoe Road, Newton Road and
Forums are a great place for residents to meet agreed following detailed consideration of hundred's
Henniker Road).
each other and to share the work that they are of comments received by the Council as part of its
already doing within their own communities. Preferred Options consultation at the start of 2008.
In addition, the draft documents have cut the expected
Next round of Area Forums - November/December People can submit comment on the Strategy up until
number of houses on other sites such as at St Clement's
Friday 27th November. Letters have already been sent
Hospital and Suffolk Road. This is intended to help
SOUTH WEST - Tuesday 10th November 6.15pm out to hundreds of people to let them know about the
ensure a higher proportion of houses than flats are
St Peter's Church, Stoke Park Drive consultation - including those that have commented at
provided over the next decade than has been taking
previous stages of the Framework production process.
place in recent years. All of these changes have been
SOUTH EAST - Wednesday 11th November 11am
made following detailed consideration of public
The Orwell Centre, 114 Fore Hamlet The Council is keen on people getting involved and
comments.
having their say - thereafter the Council plans to
NORTH EAST - Tuesday 17th November 11am submit the document to Ministers in early 2010. When
Further information on the LDF can be obtained from
St John's United Reform Church, Cowper Street doing so we will send to the government all the
the Council website: www.ipswich.gov.uk or by calling
comments we receive by the 27th November. The
the Council planning policy team on 01473 432019. The
CENTRAL - Wednesday 25th November 7pm Government will then arrange for an independent
Council is encouraging people to use the on-line
St Matthew's School, Portman Road Planning Inspector to come to Ipswich and
comment form if at all possible.
independently assess the Core Strategy document.
NORTH WEST - Thursday 3rd December 11am
The Council is holding a number of events that people
Whitton Baptist Church, 209 Highfield Road Only those who comment on the document at this
can attend to learn more about the contents of the
stage will have an opportunity to appear at the
www.ipswich.gov.uk/areaforums draft Core Strategy. The next consultation meetings
independent examination.
are (some events might have already taken place):
The draft Core Strategy is about the whole town's
* A North-East area meeting on Monday 2nd
future and proposes building more affordable homes,
Everything you need to know limiting traffic on the Waterfront's Northern Quays,
November at 8pm at Copleston High School;
about Ipswich Borough Council allocating the former Cranes factory as a strategic
employment site and demanding more energy saving
* An infrastructure meeting on Wednesday 4th
is on our new-look website measures in new developments.
November at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall;
* A drop-in meeting on Friday 6th November between
It also acknowledges that Ipswich must meet
11am and 2pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall;
www.ipswich.gov.uk Government targets for housing which call for 15,400
extra homes to be built in the town between 2001 and
* A North-West area meeting on Monday 9th
2021. To comply with these growth figures the draft
November at 7pm at Whitehouse Junior School;
News, service information, A to Z, recognises that some building on the Northern Fringe is
inevitable but not until 2016 at the earliest and only
events, activities, contact after a comprehensive master plan has been produced.
* A Northern Fringe meeting on Wednesday 11th
November at 7pm at Thurleston High School.
numbers, council business and As well as the draft Strategy the Council has published
much more a series of supporting documents such as a
Sustainability Appraisal Report. One of the more
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Reg and Raven will
have panto fun
Young warriors of all ages
are being summoned to
the Regent Theatre for the
best panto in East Anglia.
The call to the fabulous Jack and the Beanstalk
production comes from Raven himself, star of the
CBBC series of the same name. Raven - or his alter ego,
James Mackenzie - plays Fleshcreep in the show, so
you’d better do as he says.
The pantomime, brought to you by Ipswich Borough
Council and Duo Entertainment for the fifth year
running, has a star-studded cast. Corrie favourite Reg
Houdsworth (Ken Morley) plays the dame, boy band
Blue singer Antony Costa plays Jack, Carl Johns who
played Smee opposite Brian Blessed in Captain Hook, is
Simple Simon, while newcomer Carina Gillespie plays
the glamorous Princess Tamara.
Panto producer Barrie Stead led the cast on to the
Regent stage for the traditional press launch. He said
Jack and the Beanstalk would follow the other shows
... and so will Antony, Carina, Carl and
with good clean and funny jokes and an excellent cast
who would appeal to people of all ages. “We have a Daisy as they prepare for Regent mayhem
larger-than-life panto dame provided by Ken Morley, a
fabulous leading man played by Antony Costa and a
terrific villain, Fleshcreep, played by James Mackenzie,
better known to millions of children as Raven on BBC
television.”
Councillor Liz Harsant, Leader of Ipswich Borough
Council, said: “We are all very excited by this panto
and we are sure it will be a great success. The
professional pantomime is always our biggest
production at the Regent and we hope people from all
over Suffolk and beyond will come and have a
fantastic time.”
Jack and the Beanstalk runs at the Regent Theatre
from 19th December to 10th January. Book your
tickets now on
www.ipswichregent.com
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Ipswich to honour
Fireworks in the park will be a
Thriller!
The 11th Ipswich Scout Group’s 38th annual
fireworks spectacular in Christchurch Park takes place
on Saturday 7th November. This year organisers are
planning a “Thriller Firework Display” accompanied
by the legendary music of Michael Jackson.
Suffolk company Shell Shock has produced a £28,000
spectacular and the family event will also feature a
fun fair, food and entertainment from BBC Radio
Suffolk, Heart fm and Town 102.
There are big discounts on tickets if you buy in
advance. Adults just £6, children £4, instead of £9
and £6 on the gate. Tickets are obtainable from
many outlets, including Ipswich Borough Council’s
Tourist Information Centre in St Stephen’s Church.
Find out more on www.ipswichfireworks.com
An ambitious project to honour Ipswich's most famous
son, Cardinal Wolsey, has been launched.
Ipswich Choral Society The £100,000 public appeal to commission and The Wolsey Artwork for Ipswich Appeal patrons
construct an artwork tribute is backed by many civic launched the project in St Peter's Church. Peter
Ipswich Choral Society, one of England's oldest
leaders, historians and the media and is led by Dr John Osborne, general manager of the Ramada Encore
choirs, sings England's oldest opera, "Dido and
Blatchly, the mastermind of the St Lawrence bells Hotel, handed over a cheque for £1,000 to kickstart the
Aeneas" by Purcell, at Ipswich School on Sunday 8th
project. appeal.
November at 3.30pm.
Thomas Wolsey was born and brought up in Ipswich Last month, the bells of St Lawrence - the oldest in
The autumn concert is followed by the "Ipswich Christendom - were rung again. These bells would have
before his rise to greatness, becoming Henry VIII's Lord
Sings Christmas" concert on Saturday 19 December been heard by Wolsey as a boy.
Chancellor - effectively the second most powerful man
and a performance of Haydn's "Creation" in spring
in Tudor England. Wolsey's Gate and St Peter's Church,
2010. Dr Blatchly said donations large and small, from
near the town's Waterfront renaissance, are all that is
left of Wolsey's dream to build a great college in corporate organisations, trusts and from the general
www.ipswichchoral.com public are welcomed.
Ipswich - a dream captured by Shakespeare in one of
his plays.
He told Ipswich Angle: “Thomas was born sometime in
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its most famous son www.wolseyinipswich.co.uk
Starting the appeal: Peter Osborne (right) hands over a £1,000 to John Blatchly. James Hehir, Chief Executive of the Borough Council and Rebecca Weaver,
Arts Development Manager, look on. Opposite page: Dr Blatchly addressing the patrons and other supporters in St Peter’s Church
1471 in his father's tavern in St Mary Elm's parish. His London, where he faced imprisonment or execution. The patrons of the appeal are:
father Robert was a butcher, but grazier sounded
better. His mother Joan was sister of Edmund Daundy, Dr Blatchly said; “ No justice was ever done to Wolsey’s Dr John Blatchly, former headmaster of Ipswich School
bailiff, MP and leading merchant in the town. It was memory. He was a wise and just statesman, unfairly Jack Chapman, Chairman, Ipswich Society
Daundy who could afford to educate Thomas at school maligned by posterity. From Ipswich he deserves better. Judge John Devaux, Honorary Recorder
here and at Magdalen College, Oxford. That is why we have launched this important appeal.” John Dugmore, CE, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
John Field, Ipswich Society
“This year is the quincentenary of Wolsey's meteoric Cheques for the appeal should be made out to Cllr David Goldsmith, Mayor of Ipswich
rise. In 1509 he became almoner to Henry VIII, was The Ipswich Town Trust, c/o Fifth Floor, Grafton House, Terry Hunt, Editor, East Anglian Daily Times
made a cardinal six years later the king (dispenser of Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2DE James Hehir, Chief Executive, Ipswich Borough Council
charity), and soon became dean of Lincoln and dean of Revd. Canon Peter Mortimer
Hereford. He became Dean of York in 1513 and the Or you can email your interest and any comments to: Mark Murphy, BBC Radio Suffolk
next year the bishopric of Lincoln and archbishopric of appeal@thomaswolsey.org.uk Nigel Pickover, Editor, Evening Star
York followed. He became Lord Chancellor in 1514 and Rt Revd. Nigel Stock, Bishop of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich
was made a cardinal in 1515.” A new appeal website was also launched - Cllr Judy Terry, Arts, Culture & Leisure portfolio-holder,
www.wolseyinipswich.org.uk Ipswich Borough Council
Thomas Wolsey’s fall was also quick - after failing to Rebecca Weaver, Arts Development Officer, Ipswich
win Henry a divorce from Katherine he lost the Borough Council
trappings of office and died on his way back to
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Council’s new dog
mess crackdown
Borough backs new insulation
scheme
A scheme to allow householders a smarter way to
insulate their homes has been welcomed by Ipswich
Borough Council, one of the partners launching it.
Carbon Action Network - East and Suffolk local
councils are behind the plan to meet the
Government target that all homes in the UK are
insulated by 2015. But Dr Matthew Ling, Head of
Environmental Services at the Borough Council, said
today: “We estimate that on current progress that
target cannot be met unless we take action now.
We are also aware that four-fifths of homes in the
East of England do not have sufficient insulation.
This needs to be put right if we are going to save
energy and meet carbon reduction goals.”
The new scheme gives house-holders the
opportunity to insulate their homes with a fixed
grant and also to explore other innovative energy
saving ideas. CAN - East Chair, Julia Blackwell said
“Locally Authorities are the unsung heroes of the
fight to reduce the effects of climate change. They
are in a unique situation to develop the tools this
region needs to meet the vital target insulation
targets and help householders make further money
saving while improving their property.”
Ipswich Borough Council has Officer to join its Clean Space team and has launched a
new campaign with a tough message: if you don't
Householders can access the Carbon Reduction installed many dog bins in and clear up after your dog our patrols will give you a £50
Initiative by calling 0800 232 1677 for free or by on the spot penalty notice.
visiting www.easterncri.org around parks and green
Council staff are also visiting local primary schools,
The system offers a preferred installer that is based
spaces and in the average asking pupils to help design posters to raise awareness
in the area, minimising carbon footprints and month around five tonnes of for the zero tolerance campaign.
information is available of preferential local offers.
mess is collected from them. You can report incidents of dog fouling to the
Council's Cleaner Ipswich Hotline 01473 433000.
Lunchtime concert That's good news and well done to all the responsible
pet owners who clean up after their dogs. You can also email cleaner.Ipswich@ipswich.gov.uk
The November Lunchtime Concert, hosted by .
Ipswich Arts Association, will feature Mellow Sadly, not everyone is clearing up after their dogs and The advice to dog owners is: always carry a bag when
Bellows, an Ipswich-based group of accordionists, there are still too many piles of dog mess left on the out with your dog and a simple device to scoop the
with percussion, which performs at various local streets and in parks. Not good news for anyone, poop. Bag it, tie it and bin it - this may mean taking it
venues and at Ipswich Music Day. The programme is including toddlers, who might step in it as it is not only home to your domestic bin if there are no bins on your
drawn from their wide-ranging repertoire, which unpleasant but also a health hazard. chosen route. Don't leave it behind for others to tread
includes popular standards, swing arrangements, in or it will cost you!
Latin American dance music (from tango to samba The Council has appointed a new Waste Enforcement
and bossa nova), light classical pieces, klezmer,
traditional British tunes and world music.
The concert takes place on Thursday 12th November Wear your poppy with pride, says Mayor
(1pm to 1.50pm) at Museum Street Methodist
Church. Tea will be on the hob at 12:30pm.
Although admission is free, a retiring collection of The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor David Goldsmith, is encouraging local people to support the annual
£2 will be appreciated. Poppy Appeal to raise funds for current and ex-servicemen and women. “We owe our Armed Forces a
More details: www.ipswich-arts.org.uk great debt of gratitude and I would ask everyone to wear a poppy and to wear it with pride,” said the
01473 836448 Mayor.
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Richard Cadell &
Barrie C Stead
Present Duo Pantomimes in association with
Ipswich Borough Council present
Choreographer Di Cooke
Musical Director Allan Rogers
Written and Directed by
Brenda Lefevere
BOX OFFICE BOOK ONLINE:
www.ipswichregent.com
01473 433100
19th DEC ’09 - 10th JAN ‘10
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Elena boosts park tennis
British tennis ace Elena Baltacha launched a new
tennis in the park venture being organised by Team
Ipswich and Ipswich Sports Club.
Their partnership over the forthcoming year will
use the courts in Christchurch Park, providing fun
and opportunity for all levels and ages. Elena
attended a family fun day, providing
demonstrations and talking to Ipswich's budding
players.
Professional tennis coaches Ipswich Sports Club
promoted the range of activities it plans to deliver
in the park.
Paul Sheldrake from Ipswich Sports Club said: “We
are extremely proud and excited to be involved in
the parks tennis partnership. The unique park
courts, so close to our club, set in wonderful
grounds are a fantastic opportunity for us to
develop our community tennis programme at
literally grass roots level.
“Tennis is a game for life for everyone to enjoy,
especially families. Facilities such as these will in my
opinion be the true stepping stones and future of
British tennis."
www.teamipswich.com
Message from the Mayor
The Mayoress and I would like to say a very BIG
thank you to everyone who supported our
Macmillan World's biggest Coffee Morning event.
It was wonderful to see so many friends, family and
the community of Ipswich come together in support
of this worthwhile cause.
Thank you to all who joined us for coffee/tea and
biscuits. The total raised was an amazing £225.28
and this has gone direct to Macmillan Cancer
Support.
‘Everyone can
Well done everyone and thank you again for your share in the magic
this year’
support.
DAVID GOLDSMITH
Mayor of Ipswich
PAUL CLEMENT
IPSWICH CENTRAL
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Ipswich town centre
Festive shoppers will have Theatre, human statues, stilt-walkers to cookery
demonstrations, mini street-panto sessions and the
festive feeling in Ipswich."
five times the fun in chance to win prizes. This year's lights will be switched on the first time on
Thursday 19th November, the first of the late night
Ipswich this Christmas. Councillor Richard Atkins, Economic Development shopping evenings. The lights will come on around the
portfolio-holder, told Ipswich Angle: “This is going to town in a staggered fashion, as Santa passes by on his
be so much fun and a big boost to the town’s retailers. sleigh.
Instead of focusing on a single lights switch-on, Ipswich We believe a proper build-up to an Ipswich Christmas
Central and Ipswich Borough Council have wrapped up offers people more choice and more excitement.” "We are mindful that we do not want to create a
a multiple bundle of goodies for residents and visitors, crowd in one place, otherwise people will have the
including a visit by a boy band pop star, additional Paul Clement, executive director of Ipswich Central, same issues as on previous years so therefore the lights
lights on the Town Hall and on the Waterfront and a said: “We have learned a great deal over the course of will come on as Santa passes. This way, everyone can
chance for more people to share the magic that is an the last few years and feel that the town's shoppers, share in the magic,” said Mr Clement.
Ipswich Christmas. and the retailers, will get far more out of a carefully
planned festive build-up which goes much further than This particular evening will also include a santa-sleigh
From Thursday 19th November, shoppers heading to just one event. The switch-on of the lights was a victim being driven through the town-centre and special guest
the town for late-night gift-buying will be treated to a of its own success and had got so big that many people Anthony Costa (of boyband Blue fame) joining the
carefully planned mix of music, dance, games and could not get into the town centre to enjoy it safely. procession.
giveaways to get us all in the mood for the season.
"This year we have taken this into consideration and Also, be sure to look out for great online and radio
Every late night Thursday, shoppers can enjoy a devised a programme of events which is spread over competitions linked to this year's Ipswich Christmas
different look and feel to the evening - spanning the town and over a five-week period. We are also celebrations.
everything from a retail treasure hunt involving Daisy involving local community groups to provide dancing
the Cow from Jack in the Beanstalk at the Regent and singing on certain evenings to add to the feelgood
Countdown to a perfect
Ipswich Christmas
The festive treats get under way on Thursday 19th November, the first of five late
night shopping days. The other shopping nights are Thursday 19th and 26th
November, and 3rd, 10th and 17th December. The shops will be open until 9pm.
The themes are:
Thursday Nov 19th: From Sleighbells to Starlight
Thursday Nov 26th: From Wishes to Wonderland
Thursday Dec 3rd: From Music to Magic
Thursday Dec 10th: From Festivities to Fun
Thursday Dec 17th: From Surprises to Santa
So, you know where to go to get bargains and have early Christmas fun!
www.ipswichcentral.com
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violence or abuse (psychological, physical,
sexual, financial or emotional) between adults
New street scene
who are or have been intimate partners or
family members, regardless of gender or
sexuality”.
Part of Ipswich’s Waterfront has been transformed
from an industrial environment into an attractive
open space, thanks to the Borough Council.
Foundry Lane will remain a one-way northbound
street with wider footways and a pick up/drop off
point for those using DanceEast's new Jerwood
DanceHouse.
The materials and street furniture are consistent
with those used elsewhere on the Waterfront,
which helps provide a visual link to the area.
The scheme was designed by the Council's
Highways and Construction team and carried out by
the Council's in-house contractor Streetcare
Roadspace.
Dancing in the streets
Where to go for help
POLICE
For emergencies, call 999. For non-emergencies and advice call 01473 613500
IPSWICH WOMEN’S AID AND REFUGE
01473 745111 (24 hours)
Around 1,000 people danced in the streets as they SUFFOLK DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE HELPLINE
grooved their way from the town centre to the 0800 783 5121 (Calls are free)
new Jerwood DanceHouse on the Waterfront. It
was all part of the official opening of DanceEast’s
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Domestic abuse can happen to anyone - believe you are a victim of domestic abuse, there is
whatever their status, sex or position or
where they live. More than three-
quarters of victims are women, who
somewhere to go, someone to talk to. Also, if you
suspect a friend or a family member is suffering,
speak out.” White
suffer 12 million incidents across the UK Councillor Jane Chambers is launching the White
every year. These are appalling
statistics.
Here in Ipswich, the Borough Council has employed
Ribbon campaign in Ipswich. She said: “Domestic
abuse takes many forms and cuts across cultural and
class boundaries. We need to be open about the
problem and then tackle it together. What we must
never allow is to let victims believe that it isn’t a big
Ribbon
Day
Sue Poole to try to co-ordinate help for victims. As issue or that the perpetrator didn't really mean it
Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator, Sue is working to because they said sorry. And we need to urge
create a voice in the community and to ensure the everyone to adopt a position of zero tolerance
many agencies involved come together to offer more against domestic abuse. It can never be condoned, it
effective help. “There are many kinds of abuse. is never excusable. I hope anyone who is feeling
will
Children can abuse parents, men can abuse their isolated, fearful of being harmed, threatened or
partners physically or psychologically, parents can intimidated, worried about being kept short of
abuse children, and it can happen anywhere. We money or who are criticised in front of other people
must remove the myth that it could only happen to will seek help.”
someone else - it could happen to you!”
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Forum members include Ipswich Borough Council,
Sue chairs the Ipswich Domestic Abuse Forum and Women’s Aid, Family Action, NSPCC, West Villa,
wants domestic abuse to be culturally unacceptable Suffolk Police, Suffolk Domestic Abuse Unit, NHS
as well as illegal. “We are trying to raise awareness of Suffolk, Social Care Services, Out & About, Young
the scale of the problem and to provide safe and Carers, Zimbabwean Women’s Support Group,
domestic
secure and confidential help to victims. We also want Bangladeshi Support Group, 4YP, Connexions..
to break down cultural barriers and we are holding
workshops with different community groups” Family Action
Family Action is a large charitable organisation and is
Obviously, as the majority of victims are women, the a leading provider of support services for families
Forum is supporting efforts to focus help towards
abuse
across Suffolk. In Ipswich, Lowestoft and Stowmarket
them. The Borough Council is backing the national three trained Family Action workers deliver the
White Ribbon campaign, which urges men to take a Suffolk Domestic Abuse Service funded by Suffolk
stand against violence to women. The campaign County Council.
wants men to never remain silent if they witness or
suspect abuse, to offer help and support and to work The staff work directly with children aged 5 - 13 who
to stamp out any form of gender violence.
Forum members are taking the campaign to the
streets of Ipswich next month. They will be giving out
information and ribbons in Tower Ramparts Shopping
have witnessed Domestic Violence in the home.
The work helps children come to terms with what
has happened, helps build confidence and self worth
in order to help children recover and move on
in
positively with their lives. This vital work is achieved
Centre on Wednesday 25th November. Sue said:
“Wearing a white ribbon is a pledge never to commit,
condone or remain silent against violence carried out
against women and we hope we can engage with
many local people. There IS help out there. So, if you
by working individually with children and running
groups for children.
For more details about the service please contact
01473 242430
Ipswich
move to new accommodation and provided meals for
CASE FILE: Mary’s story him. After a time he seemed to recover, but not before
blue. It was as if he wanted to die. Then he threatened
to kill my husband and threatened me. He would lay in
a suicide attempt. After he was released from hospital
wait for me to arrive at work. Later that year he went
he came to stay with my new husband and I was
on the rampage outside my house. I locked myself in
My brother and I have been estranged for some years, reconciled with his partner but then went missing.
but he threw a brick through my window and
his explanation to that later was: “He and his partner After a few months, his mental health started to
threatened to kill my dog. I dialled 999.
could not cope with my grief after the death of my deteriorate and his behaviour became bizarre. I tried
first husband”. to tackle him about it but he became enraged and put
The effects of that day are with me still. My brother's
his hands round my throat, threw me to the floor and
actions have hit me hard - physically, emotionally and
Some years later we met at the doctor's and he told stormed out.
psychologically. I have suffered major panic attacks
me he was waiting to go to court on charges of threats
which, without the good support network I have built
to kill some colleagues of his at work. His partner at Then started worrying incidents - rearranging things in
up around me, would mean I would not go out of my
that time had asked him to leave because of his my garage and stealing things. Shortly afterwards, he
house. I have been on anti-depressants for four years.
behaviour and the effect he was having on his was arrested for other offences and went to prison.
children.
This is my experience of domestic abuse and I am
Once released we helped him to find a flat in Ipswich
certain that it will continue. My brother is now out of
From that time on I became his main support. I went to but he would go out to clubs and provoke people so
prison and I live in fear of him. This is not fair.
court with him, I paid his fines for him, helped him to he received beatings. He would arrive home black and12 IPSWICH ANGLE NOVEMBER 2009
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Backgammon nights
Backgammon is a game with dice and counters
played on beautiful boards. It’s like chess but many
people say it’s less mentally challenging and more
fun.
As one of Ipswich’s “eco events” a group of
enthusiasts is holding two backgammon nights - on
Friday 13th November and Friday 15th January at
the Museum Street Cafe (6pm to 10pm). There will
be vegetarian meals, cakes, coffee and chat.
Beginners will be taught, experts will be
challenged! Entry is just £1.
More details: www.herbaculture.co.uk
There are lots of green/ eco events taking place and
they can all be found on
www.greenlivingcentre.org.uk
Cyclo-cross triumph in Chantry
Park
Civic Service
A large crowd was in Chantry Park to watch an
exciting round of the National Cyclo-Cross Trophy
line-up on Cornhill
as the stars came to Ipswich.
The event, supported by Ipswich Borough Council’s The Mayor and Mayoress of Ipswich, Councillor David Goldsmith
Team Ipswich, did not disappoint and several East and his wife, Sue, are pictured with other Suffolk mayors and
of England riders had a successful day, among them Ipswich’s civic leaders before the procession to St Mary le Tower
Nikki Juniper, from Essex, who won the women’s Church for the annual Civic Service.
race. Young Ipswich rider Hugo Robinson came
second in the youth event, while David Nichols
triumphed in the under-23 race. The overall Elite
Men’s champion was Johannes Sickmuller.
Mayor on air
The Mayor and Mayoress of Ipswich, David and Sue Goldsmith,
were guests of Ipswich Hospital Radio’s “Sounds Pleasant” show
with Hugh Pocock. They talked about their year in office and
listened to some of their favourite music in addition to requests
from listeners.
The Mayor and Mayoress also met Hospital Radio’s Chairman,
Kevin Ashford, and other volunteers to find out more about the
work of the radio station and the people that keep it going.
Picture of Johanne Sickmuller by LUKE Hospital Radio Ipswich broadcasts to Ipswich Hospital and St
WEBBER/BRITISH CYCLING Elizabeth Hospice every day of the week. The station is staffed
by more than 40 volunteers who collect requests, present
Full report and more pictures: programmes and fund-raise to keep the station on-air.
www.britishcycling.org.ukIPSWICH ANGLE NOVEMBER 2009 13 cameraangle Silver Gilt for Ipswich Ipswich returned to the Anglia in Bloom competition this year after five years, beating all previous attempts by far with an impressive silver gilt award. This is a huge result for Ipswich, and the implications for our town are massive, enhancing Ipswich’s reputation and putting it on the map as a beautiful, environmentally conscious and clean place to live, work and visit. Ipswich in Bloom Committee Chairman George Debman said: "The town has a lot to live up to for next year’s competition, but spurred on by this year’s fantastic success, plans are already under way to try and match or even beat this year’s result. If you think that you, or your local community or business has something to offer for our entry into next year’s competition, then the Ipswich in Bloom committee would love to hear from you." Contact info@ipswichinbloom.co.uk, or Ipswich in Bloom, c/o Cllr G Debman, Grafton House, Ipswich, IP1 2DE. Pictured from left; Debbie Austin, Ian Nicholson, Susan Andrews, Eddie Peters, Helen Ireland, Deputy Mayor of Ipswich David Hale, Shaun Taylor, Jean Lockie, George Debman, Eileen Ward
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Competition Details
Closing Date 16 November 2009
Return the completed form to:
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Ipswich Borough Council
Grafton House
Russell Road
Ipswich IP1 2DE
Contestants details:
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Address:
Postcode:
Rules:
One entry per household the winner will
be chosen from entries received by the
closing date. The judges decision is final.
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Crown car park
Ipswich Borough Council seeking new
For the latest on Crown car park and parking in and around members of its Standards Committee
the town centre please see the regular updates on the news Volunteers to help monitor Councillors' behaviour
section on www.ipswich.gov.uk and to promote high standards are being sought by
Ipswich Borough Council.
The Council, like all other local authorities, has a
Standards Committee to ensure Councillors follow a
national code of conduct.
Five members of the Committee are Borough
STREETCARE - CLEANER, GREENER Councillors; the other four are independent members
of the public. The independent members serve as
NEIGHBOURHOODS FOR IPSWICH Chair and Vice-Chair on the main committees and on
the sub-committee.
SEE IT, REPORT IT phone the
CLEANER IPSWICH HOTLINE The Committee will handle any allegations that the
code of conduct has been breached, and promote
if you see graffiti • abandoned cars • dog fouling high standards of behaviour of both elected
members and council employees
littering • needles • fly tipping
Do you think you have what it takes to serve on this
important Committee? The Council is currently
recruiting to fill two vacancies.
To be eligible you must have no connection with
Ipswich Borough Council nor have been a Councillor
in the past five years and be prepared to attend at
least five early evening meetings each year which are
held at Grafton House.
The closing date is 16th November.
Short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an
01473 433000
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November.
For an application pack please contact Malcolm
Bartlett on 01473 432021 or
malcolm.bartlett@ @ipswich.gov.uk
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Ipswich Borough Council has been operating a
contents insurance scheme for its tenants for a
number of years in partnership with Royal and
SunAlliance Insurance plc (RSA). This is a socially
inclusive scheme that provides contents cover in a
convenient way, which allows premiums to be paid
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Brazil nuts about
Ip-art and Museum
Ipswich!
win awards
The Ip-art festival and Ipswich Museum both picked
up awards at the Tourism in Suffolk Awards 2009.
Ip-art came first in the Best Festival or Event, while
Ipswich Museum won the award for Best Small
Suffolk Attraction. Gymnastics team picks us for 2012 training
The awards, organised by Archant and Choose
camp
Suffolk, saw a large number of businesses and
organisations from across the region, including
Latitude Festival, Pleasurewood Hills and Go Ape, Brazil’s Olympic chiefs have fantastic welcome from Ipswich people.”
competing in 11 categories that showcase the
professionalism and expertise that goes into the
confirmed that they wish to use Andy Wood, Manager of Ipswich Gymnastic Centre,
vital tourism industry in Suffolk. the Ipswich Gymnastics Centre as a said: “Ipswich Gymnastic Centre has always had a good
reputation for hosting international visitors.
2012 training centre.
Ipswich Borough Council's Tourist Information
Centre in St Stephen's Church and Christchurch “We were able to offer the Brazilians a complete
Their decision, which follows a training camp in Ipswich
Mansion achieved runners-up spots. package to ensure that they not only had the right
in preparation for the World Championships at the O2
training facilities and environment, but also had the
Arena in London, has been hailed by Borough bosses in
opportunity to see Ipswich, see High School Musical 2,
Ipswich and by Andy Wood, manager of the Gymnastics
shop in the town centre and go sightseeing.”
Want an A-Z of Ipswich Borough Centre.
Council services? Log on to Rio de Janeiro has won the bid to host the 2016 Games
www.ipswich.gov.uk This year’s World Championships have been seen by
and Brazilian links with Ipswich will take on an even
many teams as the start of their preparations for 2012,
bigger significance in the next few years.
with qualifying starting next year in Rotterdam.
Your Council - your website!
Brazil has also confirmed that they would like to use
The Council’s Team Ipswich service, led by the town’s
the facilities here again in 2010 as their warm up for
Ambassador for Sport, Karen Pickering, have been in
Rotterdam. It is hoped that an international between
discussions with a number of Olympic teams about
the GB team and Brazil will be organised as part of this
2012 training camps, including athletes from
visit.
Azerbaijan and Barbados.
Although it was only the women’s team who trained in
A detailed facilities brochure was received by Olympic
Ipswich, Borough Council 2012 project manager John
teams at the Beijing Games last year and has generated
Stebbings said: “They liked the facilities so much they
much interested.
are persuading their male counterparts that the Ipswich
hospitality and facilities are fantastic. So we hope to be
able to welcome both teams here.
“We will now work with the rest of Brazil’s Olympic
Committee to deliver other Olympic pre games training
camps. Ipswich Town Football Club’s training facilities
are Olympic accredited - so of course we are now going
to see if we can get the soccer team as well.”
Councillor Judy Terry, the Council’s Arts, Culture &
Leisure portfolio-holder, said: “We are of course
delighted that the Brazilian team are coming to Ipswich
for 2012 and that they will be using the Gymnastic
Centre, not only for 2012 but for preparation for other
world championships. We will now work closely with
the Brazilians to develop the arts and cultural links as
well. This is a huge boost for Ipswich and I know that
everyone involved in their Olympics teams will get aIPSWICH ANGLE NOVEMBER 2009 17
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a five minute walk from Tower Ramparts shopping
centre and bus station and situated approx. 100m
uphill behind Christchurch Mansion.
Each day course costs £35, payable in advance.
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Visitor Centre on the number below. 28 November 10am-4pm
For more information and details you can email
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or
visit the Reg Driver Centre in Christchurch Park THE REG DRIVER VISITOR CENTRE,
or
call 01473 252435
Christchurch Park dates back to the 12th century as a CHRISTCHURCH PARK, IPSWICH
managed landscape. It was the site of an Augustinian
Priory until the dissolution of the monasteries, when it
went into private ownership and the Mansion was built.
Course Tutor:
The landscape changed over the next 340 years before Susan Stephenson
being opened as a public park in 1895. The Park is 33ha
www.ipswich.gov.uk and, as well as the formal gardens and arboretum, it has
woodland, meadows, ponds and large areas of parkland
dominated by veteran trees.
The Reg Driver Visitor Centre is available for hire for a
variety of uses. It is open as an information centre and
*In the unlikely event that the course is public toilets most days of the year.
undersubscribed, we retain the right to cancel. Christchurch Mansion houses a museum showcasing fine
art and period furniture, as well as a modern art gallery
with changing exhibitions.18 IPSWICH ANGLE NOVEMBER 2009
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Leading the way in
cutting carbon
Help for parents
Parentline Plus is here because parents are the most
important people in their children's lives. Helping
parents is the best way to help children.
Parentline Plus works to help all parents - mums,
dads, grandparents, step-parents, other friends and
relatives. They know that bringing up children is the
most rewarding and the hardest thing any of us ever
do. Sometimes it's really tough - if families are
splitting up, when you have a new baby or if your
child is being bullied. Parents can sometimes feel
lonely, isolated and uncertain what to do.
The 24 hour a day Parentline is staffed by people
Staff from four European countries were welcomed to Ipswich in October as part of a project to learn from
who are parents or have parenting experience.
each other about how best to promote energy efficiency in the North Sea regions. Partners in the ANSWER
Services are confidential and FREE. They listen, they Project are pictured here being introduced to Dame Ellen MacArthur, the BT Environment Ambassador, at the
help you work out what could work for you and Creating the Greenest County Conference. Photo: WARREN PAGE
your family and they don't judge. They know that
parents love their children and want the best for
them. BARBARA MOSS-TAYLOR reports on timers, insulating hot water valves to more involved
how Ipswich is meeting the challenge work such as specifying more efficient equipment or
rescheduling work shifts. The programme is
Parents - you can turn to Parentline Plus any day of of cutting carbon emissions
supported by a team of staff volunteers known as
the year if something is worrying you.
Transformers who ensure staff understand what the
Phone Parentline free, 24 hours a day on It is now accepted that carbon emissions arising from
programme is about and identify opportunities in
0808 800 2222 energy use in homes, businesses, industry and
their teams.
Visit www.parentlineplus.org.uk or transport are largely responsible for our climate
www.gotateenager.org.uk changing much faster than it has ever done before.
What does a tonne of CO2 look like?
Email parentsupport@parentlineplus.org.uk
Textphone for people who deaf, hard of hearing or Ipswich Borough Council takes climate change very
It's difficult to picture, but some people think of it as
have a speech impairment 0800 783 6783 seriously, with one of our key corporate aims being
a hot air balloon whilst others like to use an animal
available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm “Reducing carbon emissions by promoting renewable
example such as 10 baby elephants.
energy and energy efficiency”. But we know we have
to practice what we preach and make sure we save
How much CO2 does the Council emit?
energy and reduce our carbon emissions.
Healthy award
In 2007/08 (our baseline year) it was 10,179 tonnes.
This is why, in September 2008, we launched our
That includes all council facilities, vehicle use, waste
The innovative project to make Suffolk the healthiest IMPACT programme where we set ourselves a target
and water
county in England has been handed a prestigious of reducing our carbon emissions by 30% by 2013.
national award in recognition of its efforts to
So, that, in a nutshell, is what we are doing. But
improve people's health and wellbeing. Healthy Within the first six months of the programme starting
everyone has an important role to play in preventing
Ambitions Suffolk was one of just three we have reduced our overall carbon emissions
climate change. You can follow the same simple
organisations to receive a Royal Society for Public (carbon footprint) by 4%, which is more than 400
“rules” - turn off unnecessary lighting, turn off your
Health (RSPH) “Health promotion and community tonnes, and the Carbon Trust has formally approved
PC at night or when not in use, don’t take the car out
wellbeing organisation and partnership” award. our action plan. This is a great start but clearly we
for short journeys (walk, cycle or catch the bus
James Hehir, chairman of the Healthy Ambitions have lots more to do to achieve our goals and our
instead, if you can) and consider other things you can
Suffolk board, said: “This accolade is a real action plan identifies many more projects to help us
do.
endorsement of the efforts made by a wide variety reach this.
of partners, who have all been working closely
And remember, we are all in this together! If you
together to help those who live and work in the We have managed to make these savings through
want any advice please call or visit the website
county to make changes and improve their both simple solutions such as adjusting lighting
lifestyles.”IPSWICH ANGLE NOVEMBER 2009 19
The Orwell Estuary
Ranger RICHARD SHARP has this The Orwell Estuary is a lowland coastal valley of when it is a stark lonely place and the only company
international importance comprising of extensive you have is the wildlife and the estuaries own beauty
beautiful river very much on his mudflats, low cliffs, salt marsh and small areas of shining through.
mind ... vegetated shingle. It provides habitat for an important
assemblage of wetland birds in the non-breeding If you enjoy the estuaries and coastline of Suffolk you
If you think of the Orwell Estuary what images conjure season and supports internationally important numbers can become a Volunteer Warden to champion the coast
in your mind? The Orwell bridge, the river, ships, boats, of wintering and passage wildfowl and waders. and estuaries of the Area of Outstanding Natural
water sports, fisherman, bait diggers, a place to walk Beauty by being their eyes and ears, monitoring all
your dog, a place to visit with the family, or The Orwell is designated as a special protected area activities and wildlife, collecting and providing
unfortunately, anti-social behaviour? (SPA) under European Law, a Site of Special Scientific information, helping visitors and being a regular
Interest (SSSI) and a Ramsar site (for wetland habitats) presence. If you are interested contact the Suffolk
Yes, the Orwell Estuary is a hive of activity. Over because of the number of birds and range of species Coast and Heaths Unit on 01394 384948.
hundreds of years it has been an important trading that are present on the estuary during winter. The
route and is by far the most commercialised of all of Stour and Orwell Estuary Management Group, a
Suffolk's estuaries. Having a significant economic role partnership of more than 20 organisations has duties to
as the location for nationally important ports which, protect the designated sites. Special cruise
together with marinas, fisheries and other industries,
provide many jobs to the surrounding communities. Little is known about the impact of the current levels Ipswich Borough Council is running a Bird Watching
Being within the Suffolk's Coast and Heaths Area of of activity on the estuaries bird populations. The Cruise along the Orwell Estuary on Saturday 28th
Outstanding Natural Beauty also makes it very popular intensity of activities is expected to increase as further November from 11am - 1.30pm. The boat sails from
for a wide range of recreational activities including industrial and residential developments around the Neptune Quay at the Port of Ipswich and travels down
walking, bird watching and sailing. Orwell estuary is planned. Low water counts of birds on the estuary to Levington Creek. On board will be a
the Orwell are showing a decline in wading bird local bird expert and Ipswich Borough Council
If this does not make the estuary busy enough, during populations, which is bucking the trend of other Greenspace Wildlife Rangers talking about the
the winter months it becomes even busier with a huge estuaries in East Anglia. Studies have been carried out importance of the estuary and pointing out birds we
influx of visitors. They start arriving in autumn and by on the Orwell Estuary which have found that dogs off see on the way. There is a bar on board serving hot
spring they have all disappeared again. From October leads cause the most disturbance to birds. Hopefully, drinks with a free hot jacket potato to keep everyone
through to March the Orwell and Stour estuaries with good foresight and sustainable management the warm.
becomes home to more than 63,000 waterfowl. Ducks, Orwell Estuary can retain it's integrity.
geese, grebe and a plethora of wading birds over The cost is £14 for adults £10 for concessions and £8
winter on the estuary feeding on the tens of thousands When I think of the Orwell Estuary, my mind wanders for children. If you are interested in booking please
of invertebrates that lives in the estuaries mud. off to cold windy autumn days with grey overcast skies, phone 01473 433994.20 IPSWICH ANGLE NOVEMBER 2009
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Maritime heritage
The opening of Ipswich's new Window Museum on
Albion Quay means the town's rich maritime
heritage can at last be properly displayed.
Since 1982, when the Trust was formed to help bring
the Waterfront back to life from its gradual decline,
there has been a growing call for such a museum,
and now, through a unique collaboration between
the developers of the Mill, Wharfside Regeneration,
and the Trust, this has finally been achieved.
The Museum, a partnership between the Ipswich
Maritime Trust and Wharfside Regeneration,
developers of The Mill, was officially opened by
Capt. Jim Lawrence in the presence of the Mayor
and Mayoress of Ipswich, David and Sue Goldsmith.
This the first of five a planned display windows,
which will together form the Museum.
The Museum display, which is easy to find between
Stoke Bridge and Old Custom House, will be open to
view by the public at all times and the local exhibits
will be regularly changed. For this first display, the
Trust has used items from its sailmaking and photo
Orbit HomeBuy
archive collections, and includes two beautifully Two plays for price of one!
made model sailing barges. The Trust has also
Orbit HomeBuy Agency is the HomeBuy Agent for
enhanced the newly surfaced quay by reinstating
Norfolk and Suffolk and has already helped many
traditional barge mooring rings, so that historic This year, from 18th to 21st November, the Ipswich
people to buy their own homes, even when they
vessels can once again moor at the head of the Gilbert & Sullivan Society will be performing two
thought they couldn't afford to do so. Orbit HomeBuy
Dock. shows for the price of one - “Cox and Box” and
Agency is organising a drop-in event in Ipswich on
“The Sorcerer”.
Thursday 12th November. It is being held at the One-
If members of the public would like to help the
Ipswich Customer Service Centre, Town Hall, Princes
Trust to save and display the town’s maritime Tickets for this performance at the Corn
Street between 11am and 5pm. Potential homeowners
heritage, they can contact Des Pawson on 01473 Exchange:
are invited to come along and find out how they can
690090 or visit www.ipswichmaritimetrust.org.uk. Wednesday £5 and £11,
take their first step onto the property ladder. More
all other performances £5 and £13.50.
details can be found on the Orbit HomeBuy Agency
Our picture shows the opening attended by the
website at www.orbithomebuyagents.co.uk or by
Ipswich Sea Cadets, and the Chairman of the Ipswich www.ipswichcornexchange.com
calling 03458 50 20 50.
Maritime Trust, Capt. Geoff Hartgrove. Tel: 01473 433100IPSWICH ANGLE NOVEMBER 2009 21
Your views are being sought on a number of areas
relating to the 2009/10 Equality Impact Needs
Equality Impact Assessment for the Ipswich Caribbean Association.
We think it is important that we identify any
potential impact on those who would be affected by
decisions about its funding. A second survey will
Assessment
follow later on in the year to collate your views on
potential for improvement and expansion.
Findings from this questionnaire will appear within
the Equality Impact assessment and will also be made
available via the Consultations page of the Ipswich
Questionnaire 2009 Borough Council website:
www.ipswich.gov.uk/site/index.php.
All responses will remain anonymous.
Please return your responses to:
Head of Community Services, FREEPOST ANG4490
Ipswich Borough Council, Grafton House,
Ipswich Caribbean Association 15-17 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2DE
or over the phone on 01473 433436
or online at www.ipswich.gov.uk
International Community Centre by 23rd November 2009
1. How long have you been a member of the Ipswich Caribbean Association? Please ✔ one box
3 months or less ■ 1-2 years ■ More than 5 years ■
3 months - 1 year ■ 3-5 years ■ I am not a member ■
2. In your opinion what are the three main reasons for your membership, or not, of the Ipswich Caribbean Association?
3. How long have you been attending activities at the International Community Centre? Please ✔ one box
3 months or less ■ 1-2 years ■ More than 5 years ■
3 months - 1 year ■ 3-5 years ■
4. How often do you typically attend activities at the International Community Centre? Please ✔ one box
Daily ■ At least once a month ■ Over a year since I last attended ■
At least once a week ■ At least once every six months ■ I have never attended ■
At least once a fortnight ■ At least once a year ■
5. What was the reason for your last visit to the International Community Centre? Please explain briefly:
6. In your opinion, what would be the impact if the activities currently undertaken at the International Community Centre were
moved to alternative premises? Please explain briefly:
7. In your opinion, what would be the impact if the activities currently provided at the International Community Centre were
stopped, and the facility closed? Please explain briefly:
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8. To what extent do you believe the International Community Centre provides a focus for all the Ipswich community? Please ✔ one box
Not at all ■ Utilised by all community ■ Don’t know ■
Serves a few groups ■ Utilised by most of the community ■
9. In your opinion, what would you like to see done to enhance participation of the International Community Centre? Please explain
briefly:
10. What is your opinion of the current building and furnishings of the International Community Centre? Please explain briefly:
11. Do you believe that the activities currently undertaken at the International Community Centre could occur elsewhere? Please ✔
Yes ■ No ■ Please explain:
12. Would you like to be involved in the running of the International Community Centre in some way? Please ✔
Yes ■ No ■ If Yes, please ✔ all that apply: I can provide: Some time at weekends ■
Some time during Weekdays ■
Administration support ■
Telephone and bookings support ■
13. Do you have views about the ICA and the ICC that are not addressed by the previous questions? Please use this space to make any
additional comments you would like to add.
Thank you for filling in this questionnaire. If you would be prepared to meet to discuss this further, please provide your personal details.
Surname Title Forenames
Address:
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Email
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY MONITORING FORM (private and confidential when complete)
AGE SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Under 16 ■ 16-19 ■ 20-29 ■ 30-39 ■ 40-49 ■ 50-59 ■ 60+ ■ Heterosexual ■ Gay man ■ Bisexual ■
GENDER Lesbian ■ Prefer not to say ■
Male ■ Female ■ Transgender ■ FAITH
None ■ Christianity ■
ETHNIC ORIGIN
Buddhism ■ Hinduism ■
White: British ■ Irish ■
Judaism (Jewish) ■ Muslim (Islam) ■
Black British: Caribbean ■ African ■
Sikhism ■ Baha’i ■
Mixed: White/Black Caribbean ■ White/Black African ■ White/Asian ■
Jainism ■ Rastafarianism ■
Black: Caribbean ■ African ■
Zoroastrianism ■ Other (please state)
Asian: Indian ■ Pakistani ■ Bangladeshi ■
Prefer not to say ■
Asian/British: Indian ■ Pakistani ■ Bangladeshi ■
Chinese/other: Chinese ■ Other (✔ box and state) ■
HEALTH Do you consider yourself to have a disability Yes ■ No ■ THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THIS QUESTIONNAIREYou can also read
