Sat 1st May – Sun 2nd May
Large Model Aircraft Show, Rougham Airfield, Adults £8 Concessions £6 Tel: 01284 769505

Sat 1st May – Mon 3rd May
May Day Celebrations, Kentwell Hall, Long Melford www.kentwell.co.uk

Sat 1st May
Dawn Chorus Walk, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 4.30am - 6am, Book on 01473 433994
Nightingale Walk, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 8pm – 9.30pm, Join a guided walk with an experienced volunteer to listen for and celebrate the Nightingale and its beautiful song. Meet outside the reception building. £8, booking essential on 01394 389714.

Sun 2nd May – Sun 3rd May
Middy at War, Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum, Brockford Station 01449 766899, www.mslr.org.uk
Suffolk Game and Country Fair, Glemham Hall just off the A12 nr Woodbridge, www.suffolkgamefair.co.uk

Sun 2nd May
Antique & Collectors’ Fair, Hotel Elizabeth (Copdock), 9am – 4pm, £2.
Dawn Chorus, Thornham Walks, 4am -7am, meet at main car park, adults £3 children £1, wear suitable clothing and bring binoculars, 01379 788345
Open Day, Bentwaters Cold War Museum, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, 10am – 4pm, £4 adults, £2 concessions, Children under 14 years free,
May Day Festival Event, Alexandra Park, Ipswich,
Heritage Opening Concert with Ipswich Hospital Band, St Peter’s by the Waterfront, College St, Ipswich, 2.30pm free entry with raffle and retiring collection, 01473 438730
40th Annual Ipswich to Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run, starts from Christchurch Park, Ipswich, The cars gather in Christchurch Park Ipswich ready for a start at 11.30am and line up on Felixstowe Promenade in the afternoon. A free event for the public! www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk

Mon 3rd May
Annual Car Boot Sale, Stutton Community Hall Grounds, 9am to noon, in aid of Stutton Community Hall, enquiries 01473 328222
Archery, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 11am – 4pm, Enjoy the chance to shoot an arrow and learn more about this ancient fighting and hunting method. Normal admission and £1 per 6 shots.
Antiques & Collectors Fair, Community Hall, Woodbridge, 10am – 4pm, admission 70p

Tue 4th May
Charity Pudding Club Evening, Arlingtons Brasserie, Ipswich, £20 per person, Tickets from The Hearing Care Centre by calling 01473 228075, in aid of EACH Tree House Appeal.
Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, £3pp, 01473 258070

Wed 5th May
Lunchtime Concert - Peter Dollimore (piano), Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford 1.10pm – 1.40pm Admission Free
Dusk Chorus Walk, Pipers Vale Nature Reserve, 7pm - 8.30pm, Book on 01473 433994
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
Evening Bat Walk, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 8pm – 10pm, Discover the difference between the calls of a Pipestrelle and a Daubenton’s; learn about their habitat and what we can do to improve it. Understand why Ickworth is one of the premiere bat sites in the UK. After the walk enjoy a hot drink and a delicious piece of cake. £10. Booking essential on 01284 735961
History Walk, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Learn some fascinating facts about the history of this beautiful Park on a guided walk, Free, but booking is essential - call in at the Visitor Centre or phone 01473 252435, Meet at the Reg Driver Visitor Centre, near Bolton Lane Entrance, at 10.30a.m.

Thu 6th May
Antique & Collectors’ Fair at Hotel Elizabeth (Copdock), 9am – 4pm, £2.00
Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, £3pp 01473 258070
Fri 7th May
Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Meeting, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, 7.30pm, Annual General Meeting also Holly Hall Trophy Photographic Competition – www.mhas.org.uk
Gilbert & Sullivan Society Concert, Needham Market Community Centre 7.30pm, 01449 722276
Musical Highlights For All Tastes, Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, in aid of Royal National Institute of Blind People. Tickets: Tel. Margaret Luff, 01449 722276

Sat 8th May
Family Fun Day, St Mary’s Pre School, St Mary’s Church Hall, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, 2pm - 4pm, Free admission – various stalls
Dawn Chorus Walk, Holywells Park, Ipswich, 4.30am - 6am, Book on 01473 433994
Constable Country Ramble: A Bicentennial Walk, Bridge Cottage, Flatford, 10am – 1.00pm, join a guide on a 3 hour (4 mile) walk around the area which inspired Constable’s paintings. The guide will have copies of the paintings so they can be compared with the scenes today. £6 per person, booking essential on 01206 298260.
Reggae Tribute Show, featuring Marley/UB40, Boune Vale Social Club, £6.00, also starring DJ Lee Disco, tickets on the door, or to save any disappointment call 07887480403

Sun 9th May
St Elizabeth Hospice Motorcycle Run, starting at Orwell Motorcycles in Ipswich, 01473 723600 www.elizabethhospice.org.uk
Sunday Afternoon Concerts Spring 2010,
St Andrew’s Church, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, Elaine Henson contralto, 3pm,
East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival, Oulton Broad, 10am – 5pm, Free Entry for spectators

Mon 10th May
Self Defence using a walking stick, Dryden Road Church Hall, Dryden Road, Ipswich, 1pm – 3pm, Following recent TV, press and radio coverage of the Canework exercise and self-defence system, we are starting a new beginners’ class for the over 50s, Cost of session £3.00

Tue 11th May
Ipswich & District Historical Transport Society, Contributions by Members of the Norfolk Railway Society, Ascension Hall, Larchcroft Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, members £1.00, non members £2.00
Burger Night, The Cross Keys, Henley
Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, £3pp, 01473 258070
Curry Night, Felixstowe Tennis Club, for more information call 01394 285645 or visit www.felixstowetennis.co.uk

Wed 12th May
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 essential on 01728 648501.
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 and 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.

Thu 13th May
Ipswich Town Lecture/Concert Series – Lecture by Del White/England is the place for me/The Windrush Generation Story, Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich, 1pm -1.50pm, Admission is free with a retiring collection, donations of at least £2pp are welcomed – www.ipswich-arts.org.uk
Adult Open Day, Felixstowe Tennis Club, for more information call 01394 285645 or visit www.felixstowetennis.co.uk
Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, £3pp, 01473 258070

Fri 14th May – Sun 30th May
Bury St Edmunds Festival, Various Events, 01284 769505, www.buryfestival.co.uk

Fri 14th May
Star For A Night, The Regent, Ipswich, in aid of the Tree House Appeal,
Madness & Queen Tribute Night plus Firework Display, Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 01284 769505, www.buryfestival.co.uk
Book Tour, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 7pm – 8.30pm, Join the House Manager on a guided tour of Ickworth’s unique and diverse book collection spanning over 400 years of Hervey reading. £10. Booking essential on 01284 735961. Price includes admission to the park.
Sat 15th May – Sun 16th May
Suffolk Kite Festival, Rougham Airfield, Adults £7 Concessions £5 www.skfc.co.uk

Sat 15th May
Hadleigh Show, Holbecks Park, Hadleigh,
8am – 6pm
Plants and Cakes Sale, Copdock Village (Church Room, The Street), 9am to Noon, in aid of St Peter's Church, Copdock
Book, Plant & Bric-a-brac Sale, St Mary's Church Room, Bramford, 12pm - 4 pm. With Ploughman's Lunches on sale between 12pm - 2 pm. Proceeds towards the maintenance of Bramford Parish Church.
Springfield Follies: Variety Show. St Augustine's Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, tickets £5, tel: 01473 819051. www.springfieldfollies.org.uk

Sun 16th May
Car Boot Sale, St Clements Sports and Social Club, Foxhall Road, Ipswich. Noon to 3.30pm. Pitches cost £5 for cars, £7.50 for cars+trailers or vans. Pre Booking Only. Please call Mark on 07518 740187 or e-mail mark.lay@sky.com for further details
Souper Sunday, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 12pm – 3pm, Come and sample a range of delicious, locally inspired soups in the restaurant. Normal admission and small catering charge.
Ipswich Motorbus 60th Anniversary Special Open Day, Ipswich Transport Museum.
Sunday Afternoon Concerts Spring 2010, St Andrew’s Church, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, Kay Dawson Horn, 3pm – 3.50pm
Ipswich Waterfront Market, Regatta Quay, Ipswich, 10am-4pm
Suffolk Boat Jumble, Trinity Park, Ipswich, 10am – 4pm, £3, Children free,
Charity Variety Show, Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Rd, Woodbridge, iao East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, An evening of Songs, Music, Dance and Comedy, 7.30pm, tickets £7 advance, £8 on door, 01473 719761
Ipswich Jazz Club, California Social Club, Foxhall Rd, Ipswich, 8pm-10.30pm, Tina May Trio. 01473 231552. www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk

Tue 18th May
Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, £3pp, 01473 258070

Wed 19th May
Lunchtime Concert Visiting Choir from Hamburg, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, 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
History Walk, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Learn some fascinating facts about the history of this beautiful Park on a guided walk. Free, but booking is essential - call in at the Visitor Centre or phone 01473 252435. Meet at the Reg Driver Visitor Centre, near Bolton Lane Entrance, at 10.30am
Evening Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 7pm, Waterfront Walk via Fore St, £3pp, 01473 258070

Thu 20th May
British Insects, Ipswich Museum, 2pm – 4pm, admission free – no need to book
Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, £3pp, 01473 258070
Suffolk Family History Society Meeting – Anthony Breen/The Fascinating Story: The Lost Village of Sizewell, Red Cross Hall, Chevallier St, Ipswich – entrance via Bramford Rd car park of Lloyds Bank, 7.30pm, £2pp
Curry Night, The Cross Keys, Henley
Edwardian Interiors, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 10am – 2pm, Join Jeremy Musson, presenter and co-writer of the BBC’s Curious House Guest and recognised authority on British country houses and architecture for an exclusive talk and presentation on Ickworth’s stunning Edwardian interiors. Followed by a tour and scrumptious lunch. £40. Booking essential on 01284 769505. Price includes admission to the park. (Part of Ickworth Lives Fundraising appeal).
Curry Night / Secret Auction, Willis Limited, Ipswich, 7.30pm, £12 per person, Enjoy a wonderful curry and bid for some great items in the secret auction. Contact Carolyn Morey for more information and tickets on 01473 288885

Sat 22nd May – Mon 24th May
Flower Festival & Art Exhibition, St. Andrew's Church, Melton (near Woodbridge), 10.00am - 6pm. On the Sunday: Holy Communion 8am, Family Service 9.30am Songs of Praise 6pm,

Sat 22nd May
Farmers Market, Easton Farm Park, 9am–1pm
Midnight Walk, St Elizabeth Hospice, 01473 723600 www.elizabethhospice.org.uk
Springfield Follies: Variety Show. St Augustine's Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, 2.30pm & 7.30pm tickets £5, tel: 01473 819051. www.springfieldfollies.org.uk
May Fayre, Witnesham Primary School, 2pm – 4.30pm, enjoy a Falconary display, Maypole and Morrice dancing, Bouncy Castle, BBQ, various games, craft and plant stalls.
Mexican Theme Night, The Cross Keys, Henley
Constable Country Ramble: Following the River Stour Upstream, Bridge Cottage, Flatford, 10.30am – 1pm, Join a gentle 4 mile stroll through the Dedham Vale following the southern edge of the River Stour across to Dedham and Stratford St Mary before returning to Flatford via the northern edge of the river, £6 per person, for bookings 01206 298260.
Ickworth Park Past & Present Tour, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11am - 1pm, Learn about the secret history of Ickworth Park and Gardens as our Head Forester, Head Gardener and the National Trust’s Regional Archaeologist lead you on this fascinating tour. Please wear stout shoes and bring waterproofs. £10. Price includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 735961.

Sun 23rd May
Big Band Concert, St Andrew’s Church, Rushmere St Andrew, 3pm, 01473 408310
Concert - The St Peter’s Band, St Peter’s by the Waterfront, College St, Ipswich, 2.30pm, free entry with raffle and retiring collection
British Red Cross Open Gardens, The Old Rectory, Cransford, Woodbridge, 2pm – 5pm

Tue 25th May
Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, £3pp, 01473 258070
Charity Hair Show, Dance East Studio, Ipswich Docks, £10 includes hair show, prize draw and entertainment, goody bag for all tickets holders.

Thu 27th May
Art workshop, Dunwich Heath, 10am - 4.30pm, The workshop encourages you to look closer at the ever-changing surroundings. Sessions will include seascapes, flora and fauna, plus those sensational Suffolk skies. Suitable for all abilities. £55 (includes a two course lunch). Booking essential on 01728 648501.
Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, £3pp, 01473 258070

Fri 28th May – Mon 31st May
Art Show & Photo Exhibition, Ipswich Lions Club - Tithe Barn, Sproughton, £1 admission, enquiries: 01473 747600

Sat 29th May
Walk with Trees, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 10am-12noon, Book on 01473 433994

Sat 29th May – Mon 31st May
Beauty & The Beast, Ipswich Co-Op Juniors, Ipswich Regent Theatre, 01473 433100, www.ipswichregent.com

Sun 30th May – Mon 31st May
Music at the Middy, Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum, 11am – 5pm, Brockford Station, 01449 766899, www.mslr.org.uk

Sun 30th May
Spring Plant Sale, Helmingham Hall Gardens, 10.30am - 4pm, £6 including admission to Helmingham Hall Gardens, Free parking. Home made lunches and teas.
Outside Battery Tour, Landguard Fort, View Point Road, Felixstowe, A rare opportunity to visit Right Battery as well as Left Battery and Darrell's Battery with an expert guide, starts from the Fort at 2pm, £5 entry (no concessions, no children) includes entry to the Fort. Maximum 15 visitors.
Summer Garden Party, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10am – 5pm, old cars, period music from Woodbridge School Swing Band, costumed characters and traditional fun and games. Normal admission.

Mon 31st May
Gruesome Graves Tour, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Noon and 2pm, A special tour of the burial mounds for youngsters – don’t forget to bring an adult! Please arrive early as places are limited, book on the day. Normal admission