31st Oct - Sun 1 Nov
Christmas Craft Fair and Gift Show, Charter Hall, Colchester, from 10am, £4 for adults, Children £1
Art Exhibition, Endearing features of the Fen Raft Spider by Sheila Tilmouth, Redgrave & Lopham Fen, near Bressingham, 10am - 4pm, Suggested donations to SWT £1, Contact: SWT 01379 688333
Sun 1st Nov
Antique & Collectors Fair, Hotel Elizabeth, Copdock, Nr Ipswich, 9am -4pm, Admission £1.50
Mon 2nd Nov
Ipswich Pub Poker, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich
Tue 3rd Nov
Quiz and Chip Night, Thornham Walks, teams of no more than 4 people, 7.30-10pm, £6 per entrant, fish and chips included in price, bring your own drink
Suffolk Book League, St Joseph's College Library, Ipswich, 7.30pm - doors open 7pm, John Hatcher, Members £3, Non Members £6
Wed 4th Nov
The Kitchen Club, The Great Sunday Roast, Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Book on 01473 786610
Boom and Bust in Medieval Lavenham - lecture lunch, The Guildhall, Lavenham, 10.45am Lavenham is one of the best preserved medieval villages in England. This illustrated talk by Jane Gosling, the Guildhall's manager, will look at how it came to be one of the wealthiest towns in Tudor England, leaving behind a unique legacy of buildings. £12.50 per person. Price includes refreshments, home-made soup and hot pudding and entry to the museum. Booking essential on 01787 247646
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 5th Nov
Coffee Morning at All Saints Church, Chevallier Street 10am -12pm: Healthy Eating: questions and answers,
Fri 6th Nov
Big Night Out Fireworks Display, Melford Hall Park, Long Melford
Grand Fireworks Night, The Cross Keys, Henley, Free Entry, Everyone welcome.
Sat 7th Nov - Sun 8th Nov
Festive Weekend, product tasting and special offers, Hollow Trees Farm Shop, Semer,
HELP FIGHT BREAST CANCER AND PAINT SOME BOOBS
On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November why not get along to John Daye ceramics in Needham Market where they are holding a charity event in support of breast cancer awareness. You can either paint a plate by painting your boobs and turning this into a design or paint a boob money box. Both the plate and the boob money box will cost £20 each with half the money going to breast cancer awareness. There will not be a charge for studio fee so the cost covers the item of the plate which you get to keep, the use of the paints, assistance and then £10 from each item going to charity. BOOK NOW!!!!
Email: johndayeshop@hotmail.co.uk
Website or call 01449 722740
John Daye Ceramics
Part of Needham Market Post Office & John Daye Shop, 89 High Street, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8DQ
Sat 7th Nov
Farmers Market, Jimmy's Farm, Wherstead, Nr Ipswich, 10am-2pm
Arts and Crafts Day, Kirton Church Hall, 10am - 4pm
Stock Car/Banger Racing/Firework Display,
Foxhall Heath Stadium, Ipswich, 6pm,
www.spedeworth.co.uk
Firework Display, Christchurch Park, Ipswich
Bonfire Night Disco with Skywalker Roadshow, Orwell River Cruise, Theme Night, 7.30pm, £24.50, Pre book at Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 01473 258070
Sun 8th Nov
Deck The Hall! Yule Fest, West Stow Country Park & Anglo-Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 11am - 4pm, Craft Stalls, Live traditional music and festive cheer. The Anglo Saxon Hall will be decorated to celebrate Yule. Free Entry
Ipswich Choral Society, The Theme of Love, The Great School, Ipswich School, Ivry Street, Ipswich, 3.30pm, tickets available from Music World, Queen Street or by calling 01473 433100
Annual Gift Fair, Brackenbury Sports Centre, Felixstowe, 10am to 3.30pm.
Pudding Lunches, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 12pm - 2pm, Indulge yourself with as many scrumptious puddings as you can eat in Ickworth's West Wing Gallery. Lots of traditional puddings with custard and sauces. A light lunch, tea and coffee included. Adult £22.50, child £12. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 735957.
Basket Making Workshop, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10.30am - 5pm, Basket making is an ancient craft, practiced by the Anglo Saxons, so join expert basket maker Jo Hammond and learn more about the skills and techniques. You will have the opportunity to try your hand at making your own basket, so there will be a small extra charge for materials. Hot lunch included. £38, booking essential on 01394 389714.
Autumn Ploughing Match, Walk Farm Estate, Kirton
Mon 9th Nov
Ipswich Pub Poker, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich
Wed 11th Nov - Thu 12th Nov
Rushmere Players, Comedy Double Bill (Office Song and Melons at the Parsonage) Rushmere Hall Primary School, Lanark Road, Ipswich, 7:45pm, £7.50, 01394 274203
Wed 11th Nov
Remembrance Day Concert, St Peter's by the Waterfront Church, Ipswich, www.stpetersbythewwaterfront.com
Suffolk Industrial Archaeology Society November meeting. Room 1, Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Annual General Meeting, followed by: Speaker: Steven Worsley - Transports of Delight
Holbrook Christmas Bazaar, Pettwood, off Denmark Gardens, Holbrook. 8.30am - 4pm. Lots of stalls, a wide variety of unique Christmas gifts. Homemade refreshments. Free entry. Proceeds to local charity
Days When Motoring Was Fun Ipswich & District Historical Transport Society meeting, with speaker Tom Tyler, Ascension Hall, Larchcroft Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Admission, £1 Members, £2 Non-members, including refreshments, Phone: 01473 422145/461301 for details
Thu 12th Nov - Sat 14th Nov
Exhibition - Weathering the Storms of Life, Ipswich Town Hall, Council Chambers, 10am - 4pm
Thu 12th Nov
Town Lecture & Concert Series 2009, Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich, entrance in Black Horse Lane, 1pm -1.50pm, Mellow Bellows, Free Admission with retiring collection, donations of at least £2pp are valued to maintain the series
Coffee Morning at All Saints Church, Chevallier Street 10am-12pm: How to play Crib
Lunchtime Concert, Ipswich Arts Association, At Museum Street Methodist Church, 1pm to 1-50pm, Admission Free
Craft Fayre/Pamper Evening, Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Road, Kesgrave, 7pm till 9.30pm, £5.00 a table, 01473 622128
Fri 13th Nov
Sky at Night: The Autumn Night Sky,
Breckland Astronomical Society, Thornham Walks, bring a torch, binoculars, telescope and wear warm clothing, 7-10pm, meet at main car park, Adults £3, children £1
Sat 14th Nov - Sun 15th Nov
Winter on The Farm Weekend, Jimmy's Farm, Wherstead, Ipswich
Christmas Gift Fair, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 11am - 5pm, Experience Christmas shopping in a relaxing environment. Browse crafts and gorgeous gifts, sample Suffolk produce, listen to festive carols and enjoy the colour and spectacle of Morris dancing. Admission £2, NT members free
Sat 14th Nov
Christmas Art Exhibition by Stephie Griffiths, Bell Hotel, Coffee Lounge, Saxmundham,
9am-4pm
Concert by Community Light Orchestra, Martlesham Heath Church, 7.30pm
Autumn Fayre and Jumble Sale, All Saints Church Chevallier Street, 10pm -12pm
Book, Plant & Bric-a-Brac Sale, St. Mary's Church Room, Bramford. lunches, 12pm -3.30pm. Lunches, comprising of soup, roll and dessert will be on sale between 12pm & 2pm.Proceeds to Bramford Church.
The Woodbridge School Swing Band, Kirton Church Hall, 7.30pm
Sun 15th Nov
Pudding Lunches, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 12pm - 2pm, Indulge yourself with as many scrumptious puddings as you can eat in Ickworth's West Wing Gallery. Lots of traditional puddings with custard and sauces. A light lunch, tea and coffee included. Adult £22.50, child £12. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 735957.
Deck The Hall! Yule Fest, West Stow Country Park & Anglo-Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, 11am - 4pm, Craft Stalls, Live traditional music and festive cheer. The Anglo Saxon Hall will be decorated to celebrate Yule. Free Entry
Santa Arrival, Notcutts Garden Centre, Woodbridge
Charity Flea Market, Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, 10am - 4pm, In aid of Action Medical research.
Mon 16th Nov
Ipswich Pub Poker, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich
Wed 18th Nov
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
'Harvest Mice and Other Small Mammals' St. Margaret's School Hall, Bolton Lane, Ipswich, A presentation and talk by Geoff Abbott, 7.30pm, £2, on the door, In aid of Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Thu 19th Nov
Coffee morning at All Saints Church Chevallier Street 10am -12pm: Christmas card making
Ipswich Christmas Lights turn on and the Start of Late Night Shopping, Ipswich
Visit Santa Claus and his helpers in his Christmas Grotto weekends starting Saturday 21st November to Sunday 13th December 11am - 3pm. Evening events Friday 27th and Sat 28th November 6pm - 8pm. There's lots of nativity animals waiting to see you and you can visit our bunnies and other pets in the Pet barn during your stay. The Cafe will be open for hot food and drinks and you can bag a last minute bargain in our Gift Shop. Christmas quiz and colouring competition. Prices: £6per head to visit Santa and receive a present (2yrs - 11yrs). Under 2's free if accompanying another child, + £2 for present.
£5 per head for all others.
*Please note that there will be a limited number of animals on display*.
Visit http://www.theanimalark.org/santa-is-coming.html to register your interest.
Travel: by bus - X29 Norfolk Green bus runs between Norwich and Fakenham Saturdays.
By car - find us on the A1067 Norwich to Fakenham between Lenwade and Bawdeswell
The Animal Ark, Fakenham Road, Gt Witchingham, Norwich, NR9 5QS
Box Office tel: 0779 336 9946, email: info@theanimalark.org, web http://www.theanimalark.org
Fri 20th Nov
BBC Children In Need
The Friends of Ipswich School Winter Fayre, Ipswich School, entrance signed in Ivry Street, 12.30pm - 5.30 pm, Admission £2
Children in Need Race Night, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave
Winter Fayre, Ipswich School, 12.30pm - 5.50pm
Sat 21st Nov - Sun 22nd Nov
Christmas Craft Fair, Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham, Nr Bury St Edmunds, 10am - 5pm
Christmas Gift Show, Norfolk Showground, Norwich, 10am - 5pm, Adults £4, Children under 14 Free
Sat 21st Nov
Folk in the Barn, Sproughton Tithe Barn, Katie's Quartet, dancing from 7.30pm -10.30pm, 01473 742334
Antiques & Collectors Fair, Kesgrave Community Centre, Kesgrave, 9am - 4pm, admission £1.50
Craft Fair, Stowmarket High School, 10am - 3pm, over 50 stands of crafts and produce, free admission, free parking,
Bury Green Fair, Corn Exchange, Bury St Edmunds, 10am - 4pm, admission by donation
Taster Day, Ipswich tourist Information Centre, 9.30am - 16.30, Charlie Haylock will be doing a book signing from 11am - 2pm
The Trees of Ickworth Tour & Lunch, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11am - 3.30pm, In association with National Tree Week. Explore the history of Ickworth's trees with our Head Forester, Head Gardener and the Trust's Regional Archaeologist. The tour is followed by a scrumptious two-course hot buffet lunch. £32. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 769505. Please state dietary requirements when booking.
Winter Speaker Meeting, Town Hall, Felixstowe, an illustrated talk on the history of the Felixstowe Spa and Spa Pavilion, 7.30pm, £2, members free.
Sun 22nd Nov
Edith Pretty Tour and Cream Tea, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 2pm - 4pm, A tour of Sutton Hoo focusing on Edith Pretty who instigated the excavation of the Anglo Saxon ship burial, including access to Tranmer House (Edith's former home). Finish with a cream tea. £9.60, booking essential on 01394 389714.
Car Boot Sale, The Cross Keys, Henley, 11am - 2pm
Mon 23rd Nov
Ipswich Pub Poker, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich
Thu 26th Nov - Sat 30th Jan 2010
Aladdin, Rock n Roll Pantonmine, New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, 01473 295900, www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Thu 26th Nov
Coffee Morning at All Saints Church Chevallier Street 10am -12pm: chair based exercises
Fri 27th Nov - Sun 29th Nov
Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fair, 01284 764667, www.burystedmundschristmasfayre.co.uk
Fri 27th Nov
Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes and Support, St Nicholas Centre, Ipswich, 7pm, tickets £16 available from Ipswich Tourist Information Centre 01473 258070
Sat 28th Nov
Christmas Craft Fair, Sproughton Tithe Barn, Lower Street, Sproughton, 10am - 3pm, entrance 50p children free
Christmas Craft Fair, St Michael's Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, 10.00am to 4.00pm in There will be stalls with Cards, Pictures, Decorations, Jewellery, Wooden Gifts, books, toys, etc for sale. There will also be refreshments and a Raffle. A Barrel organ will be playing. Admission is Free.
Christmas Lighting Up Event, Felixstowe
River Orwell Bird Watching Cruise, Ipswich Park Rangers Event, 11am-1.30pm, Book on 01473 433994
Ipswich Green Fair, Town Hall, Ipswich, 10am - 4pm, Stalls from green groups, crafts, live music, admission by donation
Christmas Wreath Workshop, Ickworth House Park & Garden, Bury St Edmunds, 11am - 3.30pm, Join Head Gardener Sean Reid at Ickworth's festive wreath-making workshop. Watch a demonstration, and then make your own wreath for your front door. All materials provided. Please bring your own secateurs and gloves. Morning coffee and pastries, lunch and afternoon tea included. £50. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 769505
An evening with John Gaughan (formerly of Herman's Hermits), All Saints Church Chevallier Street, 7pm, John will be playing his own music and speaking on his experiences of addiction, and God.
Christmas Craft Fair, St Michael's Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, 10am - 4pm,
Ipswich Orchestral Society Concert, Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 01473 433100, www.ipswichregent.com
Ipswich R&B Club, Earl Green and The Right Time, Staff Club, Civic Drive, Ipswich, £5, Non staff club members must be signed in, 01473 226245,
Sun 29th Nov - Sun 6th Dec
50 Christmas Trees in a Church, Dickleburgh Nr Diss
Sun 29th Nov
Advanced Christmas Wreath Workshop, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11am - 3.30pm, Join Head Gardener Sean Reid on this level 2 wreath workshop. Sean will demonstrate the intricacies of this advanced level and then you will make your own to take home. All materials provided. Please bring your own secateurs and gloves. Morning coffee, hot two course lunch and afternoon tea provided. £50, includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 769505.
Wreath Making Workshop, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 1pm - 4pm Join expert basket maker Jo Hammond and create your own wreath for Christmas. Materials and afternoon tea included. £19.50, booking essential on 01394 389714.
Quiz Night, The Douglas Bader, Marlesham Heath, teams of 4 or 6, £4 per person (inc. light supper) 7pm. Ring to book, in aid of Sir Douglas Bader Foundation
Christmas Workshop, Redgrave & Lopham Fen, near Bressingham, 10am - 4pm, Make a choice of wreath or table decoration during a 1 hr session. All materials provided, Price dependent on arrangement chosen. £10 / £7.50. Booking essential, Contact: SWT 01379 688333
Mon 30th Nov
Ipswich Transport Society November meeting, Bridge Ward Social Club, Austin Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm, £2.00 admittance
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