Thu 1st July
Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, Waterfront Art & Architecture Walk, £3pp, 01473 258070
Dorkbot Anglia, Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich, 8pm – 10pm, An evening of talks and conversations with people doing strange things with electricity
Big Cheese Comedy Club, Trimley Sports and Social Club, Trimley St Martin, 8.30pm, £7, www.bigcheesecomedy.com

Fri 2nd July
Talk, Landguard Fort, Felixstowe, 11am, talk by artist in residence Mary Lemley, Free, book on 01353 669094 www.fleet-art.org
Summer Fair, Cliff Lane School, Ipswich, 6pm, live band, beer tent, Bar-B-Que, children’s farm, rides, stalls and much more.
Monthly Meeting, Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Main Hall, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, 7.30pm, The Berlin Airlift 1948/1949 as recalled by Air-Lift Pilot Jim Betteridge, admission: members £1.50, non members £2.50 – www.mhas.org.uk
Auditions Evening, Wattisfield Amateur Dramatics, Wattisfield Community Centre, 7pm – 9pm, Have you got the W Factor? Are you under 21? Then come along and take part

Sat 3rd July
Constable Country Ramble: Walking in the Footsteps of Constable, Bridge Cottage, Flatford, 10am – 1pm, Join a 3 hour (4 mile) guided ramble to visit some of the places and views which inspired the artist John Constable, including the village of East Bergholt and the lane along which he walked to school. £6 per person. Booking essential on 01206 298260.
Village Fete, Gaunt’s Meadow, Rendham, Saxmundham, Noon – 4pm,
Orwell Singers Summer Concert, St Michaels & All Angels Church, Martlesham Heath, 7:30pm Tel: 01473 346014
Plant & Craft Sale, Fuchsia Fantasia, Trinity Methodist Church, Orwell Road, Felixstowe, 10.30am – 5pm, Refreshments

Sun 4th July
Guided Parkland Walk, Ickworth House, Park and Garden, Bury St Edmunds, 11.30am – 12.30pm, Take a Journey through the history of Ickworth Park with one of our expert guides. Meet at the West Wing Reception. National Trust Members are free. Park admission applies to non- members. No Booking Required.
Raft Race, Needham Lake, Needham Market, Up to 20 homemade rafts, fancy dress judging at 1.30pm, racing starts at 2pm, free entrance, parking £1 per car.
Darrels Day, Landguard Fort, Felixstowe, www.landguard.com
Classic Buses, Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum, Brockford Station, 11am – 5pm, 01449 766899, www.mslr.org.uk
Ipswich Music Day, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Free Annual Music Event
Wild Flower Walk, Needham Lake, IP6 8NU, 1pm - 3pm, suitable for beginners, £3

Tues 6th July
Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm -1.50pm, admission free with retiring collection, www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk, light refreshments available from 12.30pm,

Wed 7th July
Walk with the Warden, Dunwich Heath, 10am – 12pm, A two-hour guided walk with the warden exploring the fascinating wildlife of Dunwich Heath. Please meet outside the Information Centre opposite the Coastguard Cottages. Tickets £5, booking preferred on 01728 648501,
Charity Quiz Night, The Cross Keys, Henley, 9pm, teams of up to 6, £1 per person, All money raised goes to nominated charity, prize for the winning team
Guided Walks - Dedham Vale, Tours meet at Dedham Car Park at 2pm arriving at Sir Alfred Munnings Museum around 3.30pm Adults £5 Children £2 Book tickets www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org Tel: 01473 264263
Lunchtime Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, Daniel Law (piano) 1.10pm – 1.40pm Admission Free

Thu 8th July
Lunchtime Lecture, Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich, Wartime in the Suffolk Countryside with Peggy Cole, Admission Free, www.ipswich-arts.org.uk

Fri 9th July
Italianate Tour and Supper, Ickworth House, Park and Garden, Bury St Edmunds, 7pm - 10pm, Enjoy an evening of discoveries on a tour of Ickworth House exploring its Italian connections. This will be followed by a three course culinary tour of Italy in the West Wing restaurant, over looking the beautiful Italianate gardens. Please state dietary requirements when booking. £38 includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 735961.
Turrets and Towers, Melford Hall, Long Melford, 1.30pm, An exciting afternoon delving into the history of Melford Hall, Holy Trinity Church and some of the great families of Long Melford – The Cloptons, Cordells and Hyde Parkers. The tour includes a tour and talk in Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, admission to Melford Hall and finishes with tea and cake back at Melford Hall. Part of each ticket price goes to the Holy Trinity Church Appeal. Adults £13, Child £6.50, Booking essential call 01787 379228.
Big Friday Event, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Tickets 01473 433100
Gruesome Executions Tales & Ales Tour with Local Historian & Story Teller, Ed Nicholls, Coach Departs at 7pm, Supper at Easton White Horse - £15.50per person, 01473 258070 www.geminiofipswich.co.uk

Sat 10th July – Sun 11th July
Colchester & District Fuchsia Society Annual Show, Tollgate and Victory Halls, Stanway, £1, 01206 790224

Sat 10th July
Car Boot Sale, Opposite Little Blakenham Church, Little Blakenham, 2pm – 4pm. In aid of St Mary’s Church, Little Blakenham. Pitches £5 in advance, £7 on the day. Phone: 07547 643557
Dancing to Stowfolk with Caller Ron Coxall, Needham Market Community Centre, 7.30pm – 11.30pm, £7.50, please bring a plate of food to share, for more info call 01449 615816, in aid of EACH Tree House Appeal.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – The Very Best of The Last Night of The Proms, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, gates open 4.30pm concert 7.45pm, tickets on sale at Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 01473 258070
Big Dance goes East in Ipswich, Jerwood Dance House – Ipswich, 9.30am – 17.30, Tel: 01473 295230
Music on the Green, Martlesham, sponsor@motg.co.uk
Tendring Show, Lawford House, Essex, www.tendringshow.co.uk Summer Tea Party, Old Rectory, Church Lane, Bucklesham, 2.30pm – 6pm, Tickets £6 each, £5 concessions Tel: 01394 277075

Sun 11th July
Wedding Event, The Cross Keys Henley, 11am – 4pm, See what Suffolk’s newest Wedding Reception venue has to offer and meet a number of other Wedding suppliers all under one roof, 01449 760229 for further details
Cream Tea Sailing Cruise, Sailing Barge Victor, Depart 2pm from Old Custom’s House, Ipswich Dock, £25 per person, call 01473 258070 for bookings
Heveningham Hall Country Fair, Heveningham, 10am – 6pm, see page 10
Ufford Bygones and Fun Day, Crown Farm, Ufford, 10am – 5pm, see page 11
The Suffolk Villages Festival Supper Concert, Assembly Rooms, Dedham – 6.00pm, 01206 366603, www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com
Car Boot Sale, St Clements Sports & Social Club, Foxhall Rd, Ipswich, www.ipswich.cats.org.uk
Garden Open, Prior’s Oak, Leiston Road, Aldeburgh, 12pm – 6pm, £3, also plants for sale,

Tue 13th July
Discover Medieval Lavenham, The Guildhall, Lavenham, 10.30am, A Blue-badge guided walk around the historic centre of this unique medieval village. Join us for coffee & shortbread in our pretty tearoom, where the Guildhall Manager will give a short talk about the building before you set off to discover the hidden gems of Lavenham. The tour lasts around two hours. £10 per person, booking essential on 01787 247646.
Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm -1.50pm, admission free with retiring collection, www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk light refreshments available from 12.30pm,

Thu 15th July – Sun 18th July
Latitude, Henham Park, Beccles, www.latitudefestival.co.uk
Thu 15th July
Monthly Meeting, Ipswich Branch of The Suffolk Family History Society, The Red Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm

Fri 16th July
A walk through time… Melford Hall, Long Hall, 1.30pm, Atour around Long Melford, tracking down the places shown on the 1580s and 1613 estate maps of Melford Hall. The tour finishes with tea and cake at Melford Hall. Refreshments and admission to Melford Hall included. Adults £13, Children £6.50, booking essential call 01787 379228.


S at 17th July – Sun 18th July
Anglo Saxon Encampment with Ealdfaeder, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10.30am – 5pm, Come and see how the Anglo Saxons lived. Watch demonstrations of craft and cookery, listen to Anglo Saxon tales and learn about clothes and weaponry. Normal admission.

Sat 17th July
Constable Country Ramble: Lawford and Dedham, Bridge Cottage, Flatford, 10am – 1.30pm, Join one of our experienced guides for a 3 hour (6 mile) ramble, first crossing Dedham Vale to reach Lawford Church and then following the southern side of the Vale to Dedham before returning to Flatford. £6 per person. Booking essential on 01206 298260.
Cream Tea Sailing Cruise, Sailing Barge Victor, Depart 2pm from Old Custom’s House, Ipswich Dock, £25 per person, call 01473 258070 for booking
Grand Fete, Grounds of St Clements Social Club, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, tombolas, bouncy castle, burgers, ice cream doughnuts, fire engine, name the bear, guess the weight of cakes, cards, bric-a-brac, books sale and much more
Fleet Bike Ride, Ipswich to Landguard Fort, starts at St Mary’s at the Quay Church, Ipswich 2pm, 17miles, book on 01353 669094, www.fleet-art.org
Sian’s Day for Summer Fun – Family Fun Day & Charity Football Match, Copleston High School, Ipswich, 12pm - 4pm, £1 admission, children free, bouncy castle, raffle, cake stall, entertainment
The Village Show, Playing Field, Grundisburgh, Opens 1.30pm www.gbchs.org.uk
Vintage Computer Club Meeting, Wattisfield Community Centre, 10am – 4pm, www.vintagecomputerclub.org.uk

Sun 18th July
GRAND FETE, GROUNDS OF ST CLEMENTS SOCIAL CLUB, FOXHALL ROAD IPSWICH
TIME: 12-5pm - FREE ENTRY

The Trees of Ickworth Tour and Lunch, Ickworth House, Park and Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11am- 3.30pm, Explore the history of Ickworth’s trees with our head Forester, Head Gardener and the Trust’s Regional Archaeologist. The tour will be followed by a two- course hot buffet lunch. £32. Price includes admission into the park. Booking essential on 01284 735961. Please state dietary requirements when booking.

Cream Tea Sailing Cruise, Sailing Barge Victor, Depart 2pm from Old Custom’s House, Ipswich Dock, £25 per person, call 01473 258070 for bookings

Dog Show and Country Fair, Old Newton Village Hall/Playing Field, 11am - 4pm, Ring events, children’s entertainment, Craft fair. Free admission. Dog Show contact 01449 676988 anything else 01449 614573

Woodbridge Regatta & Riverside Fair, Woodbridge, Noon – 6pm

Edith Pretty Tour and Tea, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 2pm – 4pm, Walk in the footsteps of Edith Pretty and explore her home, Tranmer House, at Sutton Hoo in the company of a knowledgeable guide. Finish with a scrumptious cream tea. £10 - booking essential on 01394 389700.

Car Treasure Hunt, Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum, Booking Essential, 11am – 5pm, Brockford Station, 01449 766899, www.mslr.org.uk
Brass on the Grass, The Suffolk Concert Band, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 2pm – 4pm

Tue 20th July
Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm -1.50pm, admission free with retiring collection, www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk, light refreshments available from 12.30pm,

Wed 21st July
An evening with the National Trust - Peckover House, The Guildhall, Lavenham, 7.30pm, Join us for an evening talk and find out more about the story of this elegant Georgian house, the Quaker family who lived in it and who created its surprisingly large and beautiful Victorian garden. £5 per person, booking essential on 01787 247646.
Lunchtime Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford , Edward Parr (trombone) 1.10pm – 1.40pm Admission Free
Charity Quiz Night, The Cross Keys, Henley, 9pm, teams of up to 6, £1 per person, All money raised goes to nominated charity, prize for the winning team

Thu 22nd July
Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, Waterfront Walk via Fore St, £3pp, 01473 258070

Fri 23rd July
Outdoor Theatre: Romeo and Juliet, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 7pm (gates open 6pm), Enjoy a beautiful evening at Sutton Hoo in the company of award winning Illyria, who present Shakespeare's explosive and thrilling romance. Adult £14, child £10. On the gate Adult £16, child £12, booking essential on 01394 389700.

Sat 24th July – Sun 25th July
Anglo Saxon Encampment with Ormsgard, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,10.30am – 5pm, See exciting demonstrations of Anglo-Saxon weaponry and combat as well as cookery, crafts and storytelling. Normal admission
Salute for Heroes, Glemham Hall, Little Glemham, 11am – 5pm, A weekend of Military Displays, Re-enactments, Air Displays, Horse Stunt Team, Dog Agility and much more,

Sat 24th July
Cream Tea Sailing Cruise, Sailing Barge Victor, Depart 2pm from Old Custom’s House, Ipswich Dock, £25 per person, call 01473 258070 for bookings
Vegetable Games, The People’s Community Garden, Maidenhall Allotments, Ipswich 11.30am – 4pm, 01473 261112/07530 407302, www.townandbridge.org.uk/garden
Open Gardens, Larks Hill, Clopton Road, outside the village of Tuddenham St Martin, 1pm-5pm Admission £4 per adult. 01473 785248 (John Lambert)
Activefest, Felixstowe Leisure and Felixstowe Sea front, 10am – 4pm

Sun 25th July
Xtremefest, Brackenbury Fort Green, Felixstowe, 10.30am – 6pm
Open Garden for Butterflies and Moths, Prior’s Oak, Leiston Road, Aldeburgh, 10am – 4.30pm, Free Entry – Donations to Butterfly Conservation
Brass on the Grass, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Ipswich & Norwich Co-op Band, 2pm – 4pm
Cream Tea Sailing Cruise, Sailing Barge Victor, Depart 2pm from Old Custom’s House, Ipswich Dock, £25 per person, call 01473 258070 for bookings
Balmoral Cruise, Ipswich Orwell Quay. Ipswich to London, View the Millennium Dome & sail through the Tower Bridge. Departs 10am Orwell Quay Tickets contact the Tourist Office 01473 258070
Festival of Classic and Sports Cars, Helmingham Hall, Adults £8.00, Children 7 years and over £3.00, Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £20.00 Tickets can be bought in advance via the telephone 01473 890 799, www.helmingham.com
Guided Walks - Dedham Vale, Tours meet at Dedham Car Park at 2pm arriving at Sir Alfred Munnings Museum around 3.30pm Adults £5 Children £2 Book tickets www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org Tel: 01473 264263

Tue 27th July
Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm -1.50pm, admission free with retiring collection, www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk, light refreshments available from 12.30pm,

Wed 28th July
Crafty Rafts, Needham Lake, IP6 8NU, 12noon-3.30pm, design and create your own floating raft, children £3
Lunchtime Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, Carol Taylor (clarinet) Paul Arnell (viola) Peter Dollimore (piano) 1.10pm – 1.40pm Admission Free

Fri 30th July – Sun 1st Aug
Hachfest, Mutimers’ Meadow, Hacheston

Fri 30th July
Beatrix Potter Fun Day, Melford Hall, Long Melford, 1.30pm – 5pm, An afternoon of children’s activities celebrating Beatrix Potter and her love of Melford Hall. A chance to listen to her stories in the Banqueting House and see the original Jemima Puddleduck toy and other memorabilia in the House. Help plant out some of Mr McGregor’s spare seeds – take one home and watch it grow! Activities £2.50 per child, plus garden admission.
Balmoral Cruise. Ipswich Orwell Quay – Ipswich to London, View the Millennium Dome & sail through the Tower Bridge. Departs 10am Orwell Quay Tickets contact the Tourist Office 01473 258070
Concert, St Mary’s Church, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm, Rick Wakeman, 01449 738829, www.concertsinchurches.com

Sat 31st July – Sun 1st August
Anglo Saxon Encampment with Ealdfaeder, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10.30am – 5pm, Come and see how the Anglo Saxons lived. Watch demonstrations of craft and cookery, listen to Anglo Saxon tales and learn about clothes and weaponry. Normal admission

Sat 31st July
Constable Country Ramble: Langham Church, Bridge Cottage, Flatford, 10am - 1.30pm, Let one of our experienced guides lead you on a 3.5 hour (7 mile) walk along the Stour Valley, following the river upstream through the villages of Dedham and Stratford St Mary to the beautiful church at Langham before returning to Flatford. £6 per person. Booking essential on 01206 298260.
Memories of Beatrix Potter, Melford Hall, Long Melford, 2.30pm, An afternoon talk exploring the connection between Melford Hall and Beatrix Potter, her life and her love of the House. Includes tea and cake. £4.50 plus normal admission.
Concert with Robbie Gladwell and Friends, St Andrew’s Church, Belchamp St Paul, Nr Sudbury, Tickets £10 (concessions £5 under 16s and over 65s), proceeds to be shared by Age Concern Suffolk and Age Concern Essex. Tickets will go on sale in July, contact Simon Osborne on 01787 238097,
Cream Tea Sailing Cruise, Sailing Barge Victor, Depart 2pm from Old Custom’s House, Ipswich Dock, £25 per person, call 01473 258070 for bookings