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Kentwell Hall, Long Melford
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| EVENTS 2008 MAY |
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Thursday 1st May, 2008
THE FLOYD EFFECT
@ Norwich Playhouse
The Floyd Effect tribute show spans four decades of material
and includes much-loved tracks from seminal Pink Floyd albums
including Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall, A Momentary
Lapse of Reason, and The Division Bell. The show concludes with
a complete performance of one of the greatest pieces of music
in history, Dark Side Of The Moon, Tickets are £12 and
£10 concessions.
see http://www.thefloydeffect.co.uk
Saturday 3rd-Sunday 4th May 2008
Rougham Airfield, Nr Bury St Edmunds – Large
Model Aircraft Show – 01359 270524 –
www.roughamairfield.org
Saturday 3rd May - Monday 5th May 10am - 4pm
CLARE ART CLUB ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBITION,
Original paintings, prints, crafts and cards for
sale. Demonstrations, childrens art competition, prize draw,
teas and homemade cakes. Free entry. Clare Town Hall, Nr
Sudbury, Suffolk
Saturday 3rd May - Monday 5th May 10am - 4pm
MS FUNDRAISING EVENT,
This is a major event raising serious funds for the
Multiple Sclerosis Society. John Bly from the BBC's Antiques
Roadshow will be attending on the Sat and Sun, Carol Bundock
from BBC Look East is opening the event and there are two antiques
roadshows hosted by John Bly during the evenings. John has also
donated a draw prize worth £1,000 plus a behind the scenes
day for two at an Antiques Roadshow filming.
The team at Finewood are donating 3 craftsman made chairs to
help this good cause. An East Anglian chair, a bespoke, very
special highback Mendlesham style Windsor chair and a child's
Windsor chair.
Saturday 3rd May
Drinkstone Sale Trail, 10.00am - 3.00pm
18 garage sales and 10 table tops in the village hall around
the village of Drinkstone (near Woolpit). Refreshments and toilets
at the village hall. Free. Bargains galore!
Contact: Sue Foulsham ~ 01449 736314; suefoulshamster@googlemail.com
Saturday 3rd May, 2008
Quilt & Art Show
at The Venture Community Centre, Bromley Road, Lawford CO11
2JG. on Saturday 3rd May from 2pm till 5.30pm and Sunday 4th
May from 10am till 5pm. Traditional and modern quilts and wall
hangings. Japanese section, dolls and more. Paintings in miniature
with a demo of technique used since the 18th century. Modern
crochet including jewellery. Paintings. Trade stand by "And
Sew on Fabrics". Craft stall for Essex Air Ambulance. Light
refreshments. Admission £3.
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Sunday 4th May
HISTORIC VEHICLE RALLY.
This is an annual event, a fine display of historic
vehicles ranging from mopeds and cars thru to military and trade vehicles.
Assembling in Christchurch Park, Ipswich in the morning then a convoy
of vehicles from Ipswich to Felixstowe, vehicles then on display on
Felixstowe seafront.
Pictures
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Sunday 4th
& Monday 5th May
Stradsett Park Vintage Rally –
Vintage Tractors, Cars, Commercials,
Motor cycles and Engines supported by Ring Displays, Trade and Craft
stands, Bygones and Refreshments. Location: Where the A134 Crosses
the A1122 Between Swaffham and Downham Market. - Postcode PE33 9HA
Event opening times 10.00am to 5.00pm daily.
Event is Supporting BREAK CHARITY. www.break-charity.org
Event admission fees £2.50 = accompanied children free
More information from stradsett@nvtec-ea.org.uk
http://www.nvtec-ea.org.uk
Sunday 4th May
TABLE TOP SALE. 10am - 3pm,
at Village Hall, Mill Street, Middleton Nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk. Free
admission, to book a table or for further information call 01728 648
283 / 01728 648 571 or visit our website at www.middletonrecreationground.moonfruit.com
Monday 5th May
WOODBRIDGE HORSE SHOW TRINITY PARK, Ipswich
Monday 5th May
BUGS GALORE! Join the Ugly
Bug team on a Secret Safari to find out what's lurking in
your back yard! Enter the Bug Teasure Hunt for the chance to win a
large cuddly monkey and runner up prizes.
Minibeast workshop - make your own bug to take home and frighten granny!
Family fun day with Children's entertainer, kids competitions and
lots more.
All entertainment included in entrance fee. Open 10am - 5pm Daily
Adult £6.50, Child £5.50, OAP £5.50. Special rates
for the disabled and groups > 12
The Animal Ark, Fakenham Road, Gt Witchingham, Norwich NR9 5QS
Regular buses run between Norwich city centre and Fakenham
info@theanimalark.org http://www.theanimalark.org
Monday May 5th
BUGS GALORE FUN DAY:
Join the Ugly Bug team on a Secret Safari to find out what's lurking
in
your back yard! Enter the Bug Teasure Hunt for the chance to win a
large cuddly monkey and runner up prizes.
Minibeast workshop - make your own bug to take home and frighten granny!
Family fun day with Children's entertainer, kids competitions and
lots more.
All entertainment included in entrance fee. Open 10am - 5pm Daily
Adult £6.50, Child £5.50, OAP £5.50. Special rates
for the disabled and groups > 12
The Animal Ark, Fakenham Road, Gt Witchingham, Norwich NR9 5QS
Regular buses run between Norwich city centre and Fakenham
info@theanimalark.org http://www.theanimalark.org
Friday 9th May - Sunday 25th May
BURY ST EDMUNDS FESTIVAL. Bury Town Centre. More information
on website.
Saturday 10th May
V.E.
BIG BAND NIGHT CELEBRATION. AT KESGRAVE COMMUNITY CENTRE,
NR IPSWICH. The Jeff Short Big Swing Band & Singers (16 Piece
Big Band) will be at the Kesgrave Community Centre on Saturday
10th May '08 for a night of wonderful nostalgia. There will be a celebration
taking place of the Victory In Europe in 1945 with a fabulous night
of Big Band Music and Song.
Jeff formed his Big Band five years ago and together
with his sixteen musicians have travelled the length and breath
of the country giving nights of wonderful big band music and
dance. The hand picked musicians have played for Dances, Concerts,
Private Functions and Big Charity Fund Raising Events.
For this occasion the band will be in full AAF uniforms and will
be playing music for dancing and listening including Glenn Miller, Frank
Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald plus Jive & Swing and Ballroom &
Latin, Sing-a-Longs and much more! Guest singer Sue Short will
be in there to add glamour to the evening and there will be a raffle
and Licensed Bar - You may bring your own picnic ''rations'' and you
may ''Dress The Part'' if you wish. There is a large free car park
available.
The night runs from 8pm-11.30pm -Tickets are £13.50 and are
available in advance from 01245 450 450 or visit www.jeffshort.co.uk
for more information about this or other Big Band Events in which
Jeff and his musicians are participating.
Saturday 10th May
Beccles Battle of the Bands full details from www.becclescarnival.co.uk
Saturday 10th- Sunday 11th May
The 15th International Napoleonic Fair
Cressing Temple, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8PD
Unique event featuring Napoleonic Regiments, War Games, Costume Exhibition,
Specialist Traders and Book-Sellers, Battlefield Guides.
Beer Tent and quality catering.
Ideal for fans of Sharpe’s Rifles
Open 10 to 5 Saturday, 10 to 4 Sunday
Admission Adults £6, concessions £5, children £3
www.internationalnapoleonicfair.com
Thursday 15th May - Wed 21st May
Exhibition of Watercolours and Hand Crafted Jewellery,
At The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings
Watercolours depicting East Anglian scenes by Donald Wincup.
Hand crafted sterling silver and semi-precious gemstone bead jewellery
by Nicola Holmes.
Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th May
11th SUFFOLK, INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL. Organised by
Suffolk Kite Flyers, this major kiting event draws competitors and
kite flyers from all over the United Kingdom and specialist teams
from Europe, including World Champions. Further information on website.
Saturday 17 - Monday 26 May
11am-5pm Suffolk Open Studios
Admission Free. Blackthorpe Barn is situated just off Junction 45
of the A14 three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of
Rougham. Most events are clearly signed by the AA, from the main A14
road. In addition the Blackthorpe Barn's own black and white signs
direct visitors from local roads. More information: 01359 270238,
events@blackthorpebarn.com, Www.blackthorpebarn.com
Saturday 17th May
HADLEIGH SHOW. Holbecks Park, Hadleigh.
Friday 23rd May
FELIXSTOWE SPRING FAIR.
Saturday 24th May - Saturday 31st May
ANNUAL DRAMA FESTIVAL.
Taking place at the Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe and now in it's 57th
year. Variety of plays every night except Wednesday.
Sunday 25th May, 2008
VILLAGE FETE at Worlington
Cricket Club near Mildenhall, Suffolk. Start 11am till 4pm.
Events to include Falconry display. welly wang, Horse
rides, Tug of war, Kids Races, Tombola, Line dancing
display, BBQ Cream teas, Craft stall + lots more.
Entrance Price = Donation
There will also be an evening event which will start
at 7pm where we will be having a Ceilidh band playing
and instructing people how to dance to the music. The
bar will be open and food will be served.
Tickets Adults £7.50 Children £3 (Price includes food).
For tickets Contact Craig 01638 718316 or 07786036221
or Paul 01638 716630 or 07974132613
Sunday 25th - Monday 26th May
FRAMLINGHAM GALA.
Taking place in and around the grounds of Framlingham Castle, 10am
to 5pm. Car parking 50p. Includes fun fair, crafts, samba dancing,
vintage tractors and motobike stunt riders.
Sunday 25th May - Sunday 1st June 2008
34th DOWNHAM MARKET FESTIVAL.
Further details follow or from 01366 388709.
Wednesday 28th May - Thursday 29th May
SUFFOLK COUNTY SHOW. Suffolk Showground, Felixstowe Road,
Ipswich. Show opens at 7.30am.
Shuttle bus operates from Ipswich to showground by Ipswich
Buses 0800 919390. Showground enquiries tel 01473 707110.
Thursday 29th May
Essex Police Crime Prevention Day
10am - 4pm Towerlands Equestrian Centre, Panfield Road, Braintree.
Make sure your horse and equipment are safe! There will be lots to
see and do including exhibits, equine security products, tack marking,
micro-chipping and freeze-branding. Come along to meet the Essex Police
horses, get expert advice on staying secure within the equine industry
and take part in fun activities.
For more information visit www.essexhorsewatch.org.uk
or call Essex Police 01245 452395
Friday 30th May
Victorian Fun and Games Day
at the Museum of East Anglian Life
10.00 am-5pm
Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL
Have you ever wondered what children did before the invention of
the play station? What were toys like before plastic? What did people
do in the evenings before TV? Come along to the Museum of East Anglian
Life for our Victorian Fun and Games Day and find out!
Step back in time this half term and join in with some traditional
games such as croquet, cricket and the potato race. Have a go at
Ludo, Snakes and Ladders and Draughts and try out some Victorian
toys. We will also be making ‘East Anglian’ paper dolls
and discovering the art of decoupage
Saturday 31st May- Sunday 1st June
SUFFOLK FOLK FESTIVAL. Woodbridge.
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