Join us to celebrate Romania’s National Day and Saint Andrew in a warm, festive atmosphere!

The Hive Ipswich – 27–29 Norwich Road, IP1 2ET 

Time: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM 

Tickets: £10/adult | £5/child 

Available via link, QR code, or at the entrance.

• Traditional Romanian food 

• Romanian music 

• Prize raffle 

• Activities for all ages

Organized with love by the Ipswich Romanian Community, with the support of local partners. 

The venue is right across from the Romanian store in Ipswich – you can’t miss it!

Bring your family, friends, and your love for Romanian traditions – let’s celebrate together!

Get ready for a powerful new initiative as part of TEF – The Educational Festival: the Westgate Voices Media Project is launching soon in Ipswich! This creative platform will give young people and community members the chance to explore voice, identity, and storytelling through media.

Whether you're passionate about podcasting, public speaking, or audio production, this project invites you to be the voice who matters – fii vocea care contează. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas, raise awareness, and connect through sound.

Follow our updates to find out how you can get involved!

Ipswich Romanian Community, in collaboration with Suffolk Libraries and local partners, warmly invites you to a special exhibition celebrating Romania’s National Day and the spirit of the Great Union.

24th November – 7th December 2025 

Northgate St., Ipswich IP1 3DE 

• Explore traditional Romanian attire 

• Discover historical displays 

• Celebrate our heritage and cultural identity

If you live in the Suffolk/Ipswich area and own Romanian folk garments, handcrafted items, or heritage objects, we welcome you to contribute to the exhibition. Items will be safely displayed and returned after the event.

📲 Register your contribution via QR code or this form: https://forms.gle/nQbPJEjLcYor8RCc8

Let’s honour Romania’s traditions and showcase the beauty of our culture—together, in the heart of Ipswich!

Ipswich Romanian Community, in collaboration with The Hive Ipswich and other local partners, invites artists from Ipswich and Romania to take part in our upcoming art exhibition, THE ICONS. This event celebrates artistic talent, beloved characters, and positive social messages that inspire and uplift our communities.

We welcome illustrations, paintings, and drawings inspired by celebrities, cartoon characters, or themes such as smoking prevention, litter awareness, and community pride. Young creators are especially encouraged to participate!

Submission deadline: Friday, 14 November 2025: To register and submit your artwork, scan the QR code or follow the link in the comments.

The Ipswich Romanian Community (IRC), is excited to announce The Educational Festival (TEF) – a brand-new event aiming to highlight and celebrate educational, cultural, and community values in Ipswich.

Building on the success of Suffolk's first Romanian Film Festival, TEF will bring together local organisations, educators, and creatives to make learning more visible, accessible, and engaging for all ages and backgrounds.

Join us during Half Term to discover workshops, talks, and cultural experiences that connect communities and celebrate the power of education beyond the classroom.

More details in the following link 

Ipswich Romanian community plan education festival - BBC News 

Get ready for a new festive event! 

The Great Union Day Celebration by Ipswich Romanian Community is returning on 1st December 2025 for the fourth year in a row.

Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved or celebrate together with us! 

 Get ready for a new festive celebration!
Our Let’s Christmas Together event is coming back this December 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year of bringing joy and community spirit.

Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved or celebrate with us — and most importantly, join us in spreading joy to families in need and children this holiday season. Your support can make a real difference!