'Meetings take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month from February to June and from September to November ... We encourage those attending branch meetings to become members of the British Horological Institute, but visitors are always welcome.'

Evening talks every two months or so.

Meetings '2nd Wednesday starting at 7.30 pm'.

Programme of lectures and talks (plus wide range of classes and courses).

'Founded in 1960 and is a community of people who care about the appearance, character and well-being of the town, its past and its future.  We seek to preserve the best of the town's old buildings and to ensure that new building is of a high quality ... From the start we have had close links with Ipswich Borough Council and our President is always the Worshipful the Mayor of Ipswich, who presides at our AGM and other important occasions. The Society publishes a Newsletter, holds Winter Illustrated Talks and during the summer arranges visits to places of interest.'

'A Post Show Talk is an event after the performance where members of the audience get to ask questions of the cast and creative team of the show. You can join in the discussion or just sit and listen to find out more about what happens backstage, the rehearsal process and the history of the production.'

Occasional evening lectures.

Monthly meetings, Monday evenings. Also: 'Ipswich - Afternoon meeting meetings are held at The Coop Education Centre, 11 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JW

'Indoor Meetings are held from September to April - on the second Thursday of the month ... We have interesting and entertaining speakers giving illustrated talks on birds and wildlife. Refreshments are included and there are sales and birdfood stalls.'

Winter monthly meetings, usually Thursday evenings. Also meet in Stowmarket.

'Founded in 1982, the Suffolk Book League promotes the pleasures of reading by bringing popular and distinguished writers to speak in Ipswich.'

'Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.'

'Founded in 2008 by representatives of several Christian denominations and the [former] Suffolk Inter-Faith Resource (SIFRE) ... It meets five times a year in or near Ipswich. The Forum welcomes all who are interested in exploring Christian theological issues in an open non-partisan way.'