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| Sunday 3rd 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 from the 2005 event here. |
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Day Festival 2009, Alexandra Park, midday until
6pm, Family event with Free admission. Mon 4th May Wed 6th May 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 winning team. Guided Walk of Ipswich looking at the history of Theatre in the town, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2.15pm, Commencing at the Tourist information Centre, it will finish at the New Wolsey Theatre where there will be a backstage tour of the current set and refreshments, Limited numbers, book in advance £6 per person, Includes tea/coffee and a scone, 01473 258070 Sat 9th May Springfield Follies Variety Show, St Augustine’s Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, 2.30pm and 7.30pm,Tickets £5 (Children £3, Family Ticket 2A+2C £15). 01473 819051, www.springfieldfollies.org.uk Orwell River Cruises, Harwich Harbour Cruise, departs Orwell Quay at 2pm, pre book at Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 01473 258070 Cuban Salsa Evening at the Golden Hind, 470 Nacton Road, Ipswich. Beginners class at 19:30 followed by dancing until midnight. Admission £3. For further details 01473 689463 or 07801 393242. Constable Country Ramble - A Bicentennial Walk, Bridge Cottage, Flatford, 10am – 1.30pm, It is 200 years since Constable painted ‘The Valley of the Stour with Dedham in the Distance’, so join one of our guides on a 31/2 hour (7 mile) walk to the area which inspired the painting. £5 per person. Booking essential on 01206 298260. Murder Mystery Evening “ Food to Die For” to raise funds for Nacton School Association, By “Upfront Productions” Nacton Village Hall, 7.30pm, Tickets £6.50 each- Buffet included - Bring your own drink, Tea & Coffee served, Available from: Nacton Primary School ( 01473 659370 ) or Orwell Stores Nacton or (01473 659582) Otley College Big Day Out, Otley College, Charity Lane, Otley, Ipswich, 10.00am – 4.00pm, Free Entrance, Family Day including big ring activities and displays, visit the animals, fire brigade and army displays, children rides and games. In aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance, For more information please contact Tracey Collins on Tel: 01473 784190 Charity Ball, Greshams, Tuddenham road in aid of St Elizabeths Hospice, tickets include welcome drink, 3 course meal, and wine. There will be a draw and an auction and entertainment with Irie-J, contact Sara on 07969383680 or Lisa on 07917640759 Sunday 10th May Wings & Wheels, Henham Park, Near Southwold, 01986 872710, www.wingsandwheels-online.co.uk Wedding Open Day, Kersey Mill, Ipswich South Suffolk Show, Ingham, Nr Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, All day event, Air Ambulance will be present promoting the service and charity. Fun Run, Alton Water, for more information, see www.altonwaterrun.co.uk Charity Variety Show - Presented by Norman Carter - Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Rd, Woodbridge, Suffolk. 7.30pm - Songs/Music/Dance & Comedy Tickets £7.00 & £8.00 Free Parking/Refreshments available/Raffle Prizes Tel: 01473 719 761 for advance bookings In aid of Digestive Disorders Foundation Actionaid Reg Charity No 274467 & 1070774 Mon 11 May, 8pm Phrased & Confused UK Tour: Woodpigeon / Murray Lachlan Young / Aoife Mannix & Janie Armour / Dead Poets Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedict’s Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG Tickets: £8, 01603 660352 / www.norwichartscentre.co.uk/ Phrased & Confused brings its irresistibly playful mix of song-writing genius and spoken word to Norwich, featuring some of the most exciting contemporary songwriters and poets. Expect a night of blissed-out pop, dark satire, exuberant wordplay and new collaborations featuring Canadian lush-pop band Woodpidgeon and Radio 4 satirist Murray Lachlan Young. Wed 13 May Fertilizer Festival on Tour: Sing Sing Penelope / Jacaszek / Contemporary Noise Sextet Norwich Arts Centre, St Benedict’s Street, Norwich, NR2 4PG Tickets: £ 10/8 / www.norwichartscentre.co.uk Fertilizer Festival uncovers, nurtures and promotes the freshest musical talent from around the world and connects it to new audiences. This year it sets out on tour for the first time with a triple bill of the hottest musical talent from Poland. Don’t miss Jacaszek, whose evocative electronica combines voice, strings and electronics to sublime effect, postrock jazzers Sing Sing Penelope and leading contemporary jazz ensemble Contemporary Noise Sextet, interspersed with great film shorts from Poland. Saturday 16th May Hadleigh Show, Holbecks Park, Hadleigh Sun 17th May Motorcycle Run, meet at Washbrook Service Station on the old A12, Copdock from 10am for 11am Start, Route is 45 miles (approx) finishing at The Elmsett, Rose and Crown. This is a free event but donations will be appreciated. 8th Suffolk Bluegrass Day, The George, 32 High Street, Hadleigh, 01473-82215, entry free! Special Guests, The One Tree Hillbillies,The Off Chords, The Peter Kerr Band, Mike & Dave, Bill & Sheila, Grasshopper & more! Picking from 11.30am, good food and drink afternoon/evening concert The Sutton Hoo Discovery, 70 Years on – Lecture Lunch, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 11.30am – 2pm, In the summer of 1939 the Sutton Hoo treasure was found. Celebrate this great discovery with a fascinating lecture by Dr. Sam Newton from Time Team. Includes coffee and two course hot lunch. £22.50 - booking essential on 01394 389714. Fri 22nd May – Mon 25th May Felixstowe Spring Fair, Felixstowe Sea Front Sunday 24th May 2009 12pm till 4 pm Worlington village fete Worlington near Mildenhall Suffolk Traditional village fete with lot's of entertainment for Children and adults. Bouncy castle, beat the goalie, tombola, horse rides, tug of war. welly wang, hoops over bottles, coconut shy, beer tasting, bbq, ice creams, car display, dance school demo + lots more I f you would like to book a stall at the event contact below: For more information contact Craig Woollard on woolley2002@yahoo.co.uk or 01638 718316 WILLOW WEAVING WORKSHOP, Sunday 24th May, 10 am to 4 pm. White House Farm, Hasketon, Nr. Woodbridge. Spend a creative day at a wildlife site making wigwam garden supports, lanterns, flowers and butterflies from willow. Contact Charlotte Daniel at 01394 382992 or info@sinfieldtrust.org. More details at www.sinfieldtrust.org Mon 25th May Bawdsey Fete and Dog Show, Bawdsey Recreation Ground, 2pm – 5pm, attractions include; Tea & Cakes, BBQ, Fun Dog Show, Miniature Train Rides, Morris Dancing, Grad Draw, Punch & Judy, Fete Stalls & Games Framlingham Gala, Framlingham Spring Bank Holiday Fun The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is hosting a superb range of events over the bank holiday weekend, with outstanding entertainment for all the family. Join us for our incredible Wildlife Arts and Crafts Day on Sunday May 24th, when the Centre will be joined by a whole range of artists including sculptors, woodcarvers embroiderers and many, many more; all demonstrating their latest creations inspired by nature. Fantastic fun for the kids includes our S.O.S Safari and free face painting over the Sunday and Monday and on Wednesday May 27th be sure not to miss our amazing Pirates of the Skies half term Activity Day, including flag and nest making and much more. As always we will be staging our spectacular flying displays daily, providing a chance to see some of the world's most beautiful birds of prey show off their aerial prowess. The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is located on the A1120 at Stonham Aspal at the Stonham Barns complex, which also features shops, a garden centre, fishing lakes, golf and a restaurant/café. The complex is open daily and parking is free. For more information call us on 01449 711425 or email us at info@owl-help.org.uk, Saturday 30th May HEDGEROW MEDICINE WORKSHOP, Saturday 30th May, 9 am to 5 pm, White House Farm, Hasketon, Nr. Woodbridge. Explore ancient hedgerows and learn how to identify, collect and prepare the medicinal plants. Contact Charlotte Daniel at 01394 382992 or info@sinfieldtrust.org. More details at www.sinfieldtrust.org Sun 31st May Song Birds of Sutton Hoo, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10.30am – 1pm, Join our resident bird expert on a walk around the Sutton Hoo estate, listening out for Willow warblers, Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Woodlarks and other birds (a lecture may replace the walk if the weather is very poor). £6, booking essential on 01394 389714. Yoxford Open Gardens, Various houses through the village of Yoxford, 11.00am – 6.00pm, Houses will have bookstalls, refreshments, tombola and grand draw (Tickets sold at village hall), In aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance, First Responders, Ipswich Children’s Hospice and Yoxford Village Hall The Good Life Festival, The Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket 11.00am – 5.00pm, Insect Circus, Redgrave & Lopham Fen, near Bressingham, 11am - 4pm, with performances at 12 noon and 3pm, booking essential, Contact: SWT 01379 688333 |
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