EVENTS 2009 OCTOBER
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Every Wednesday, 1st April -Wednesday 4th November, 2009
Sheringham Wednesday Market,
this is a seasonal market which begins on and runs through to Wednesday 4th November.
Also, Sheringham Saturday Market all year round.
Great variety of stalls at both markets which take place on Station Road car park.


30th Sept - 3rd Oct
Time and Time Again,
a play by Alan Ayckbourn, to be performed at the Dixon Studio, Palace Theatre, Southend on Sea, Essex. SS0 9LA
Performances 30th Sept - 3rd Oct at 7.30p.m. Matinee 3rd Oct at 3.00p.m.
Tickets £8, (Concessions £6) Box Office 01702 351 135


Mon 5th Oct - Wed 7th Oct
The Winters Tale, New Wolsey Theatre, contact the box office for details 01473 295900

Tue 6th Oct

Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm -1.50pm, Ben Kearsley/Guitar, Light refreshments available from 12.30pm, Admission Free/Retiring Collection, www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk

Wed 7th Oct

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
The Kitchen Club, Bakes & Cakes, Suffolk Food hall, 7.30pm

Thu 8th Oct

Illustrated Talk, RSPB Ipswich Group, Natures Year in Norfolk by David Brooks, www.ipswichrspb.org.uk

Coffee morning at All Saints Church Hall, Blenheim Road Ipswich, 10am-12noon
Lunchtime Lecture, Ipswich Arts Association, Co-operative Enterprise in Ipswich, Bill Knowles, Museum Street Methodist Church, 1pm to 1-50pm, Admission Free

Sat 10th Oct - Sun 11th Oct

Robin Hood Game & Country Fair, Trinity Park, Ipswich
Wood Sale and Fair, Ickworth House, Park & gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 10am - 4pm, A weekend for everyone to enjoy as woodcraft professionals and enthusiasts come together to demonstrate and sell their crafts. Also live bands, locally brewed ales, pottery tent with raku firing, as well as plenty of local foods and produce, children's activities and craft stalls. Non - members, includes park and garden admission. Adult £6.40, child £2.20, family £15.00. NT members: Adult £2 , child £1, family £5

Sat 10th Oct
1st Kirton Scouts Big Annual Jumble Sale, Kirton Church Hall, 2pm - 4pm, admission 30p
Ramble, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 11am, £6, call 01394 389714 for information

Sun 11th Oct

Fungi Forage, Thornham Walks, 10am - 4pm, book on 01379 788345
Charity Variety Show, Woodbridge Community Hall, Woodbridge, 7.30pm, tickets £7 in advance or £8 on the door, 01473 719761
Sponsored Horse Ride, Poplar Park Equestrian Centre, Hollesley, near Woodbridge, contact 01473 723600 for more information

Tue 13th Oct

Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm -1.50pm, Francesca Massey, Light refreshments available from 12.30pm, Admission Free/Retiring Collection - www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk

Wed 14th Oct

Old Farm Machinery an illustrated talk by Brian Bell. Suffolk Industrial Archaeology Society Meeting, Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm.
BBC Radio Suffolk Pop Quiz, The Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 7.30pm in aid of Children in Need

Thu 15th Oct

Coffee morning at All Saints Church Hall, Blenheim Road Ipswich, 10am-12noon

Fri 16th Oct

Dinner Dance for Leukaemia Research, Elizabeth Orwell Hotel, 7pm for 7.30pm, Tickets £20 by calling 01394 448226 or 01394 448445

Sat 17th Oct

Wheels by Lamplight, Ipswich Transport Museum, a long standing and really special even. The museum will be illuminated by 100s of old oil and paraffin lamps. Apply for tickets in advance. Not suitable for children - www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk
Folk in the Barn, Sproughton Tithe Barn, Cock & Bull Band - dancing from 7.30pm -10.30pm, 01473 742334
Constable Country Ramble: Autumn in the Stour Valley, Bridge Cottage, Flatford, 10.30am - 1pm, Enjoy a 2.5 hour (4 mile) guided ramble through the beautiful landscape of the Stour Valley Adult £5, Child £2.50. Booking essential on 01206 298260
Jumble, Plant & Book Sale, The Pavilion, Martlesham Heath, 10am - 12pm, admission 30p, Jumble, Bric a Brac, China etc
Jumble Sale, The Scout Hut, Capel St Mary Primary School, 2pm - 4pm, Admision 50p

Sun 18th Oct

Car Boot Sale, The Cross Keys, Henley, 11am - 2pm, call 01449 760229 for pitches
Fungi Forage, Thornham Walks, 10am - 4pm, book on 01379 788345
Craft Market, The Memorial Hall, Trimley St Martin 11am - 2pm, in aid of the Air ambulance, cantact for tables is 07904 991345 or email poppiesfairs@ntlworld.com
Fungi Foray, Dunwich Heath, 10.30am & 2pm, Guided by an expert, join in the search for fungi alongside Docwra's ditch, the Heath and grasslands. Conservation guidelines are followed. Coastguard Tearoom will have fungi specials available on the day. £8.50. Booking essential on 01728 648501.
Concert, Christie Theatre Organ, United Reform Church, Dryden Road. 2.45pm, Christian Cartwright.
Scrapbooking and Cardmaking Fayre, Needham Market Community Centre, 10am - 4pm, a must for the scrapbooker and cardmaker, Free entry, free parking, lots of demonstrations, refreshments on sale, for more details contact Janina 01473 241478
Model Steam Railway Exhibition, Felixstowe Leisure Centre, 11am - 5pm

Tue 20th Oct

Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm-1.50pm, Stephanie Wingham/Flute & Martin Plackett/Guitar, Light refreshments available from 12.30pm. Free Entry. www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk

Wed 21st Oct - Sat 31st Oct

Halloween Festival, Hollow Trees Farm Shop, www.hollowtrees.co.uk

Wed 21st Oct

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.
Food from the Wild, Talk and Cooking Demonstration by Maureen Hatton, St. Margaret's School Hall, Bolton Lane, Ipswich, 7.30pm, £2, in aid of Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Felixstowe Museum, Winter Speaker Meeting, Town Hall, Felixstowe, 7.30pm, £2

Thu 22nd Oct - Sun 25th Oct

Yacht & Motorboat Fair, Levington Marina

Thu 22nd Oct

Coffee morning at All Saints Church Hall, Blenheim Road Ipswich, 10am-12noon

Sat 24th Oct - Sat 31st Oct

Halloween Event, Jimmy's Farm, Wherstead

Sat 24th Oct

Halloween Disco Party with Rossi P Roadshow, Orwell River Cruise, Theme Night, 7.30pm, £24.50, Pre book at Ipswich Tourist Information Centre- 01473 258070
Regent Open Day, Ipswich Regent Theatre, 10am - 4pm
Special Guided Walk, Thomas Wolsey's Ipswich, Starts at the Tourist Information Centre, Ipswich, 2.15pm, £6 included refreshments, booking essential on 01473 258070
Ralph McTell, The Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, £20, Tickets from 01394 615015
Antiques & Collectors Fair, Kesgrave Community Centre, 9am - 4pm

Sun 25th Oct
Antiques & Collectors Fair, Woodbridge Community Hall, 10am - 4pm
Craft Fair, Kingsfleet Primary School, Felixstowe, 10am -4pm,

Mon 26th Oct - Fri 30th Oct

Hearing Care Open Week, 5 High Street, Ipswich, 9am - 5pm, Free Hearing Checks, professional advice, digital hearing aid demonstrations.

Mon 26th Oct

Apple Day, Thornham Walks, Walled Garden, 11am - 3pm, £3 per Child
Ipswich Transport Society Meeting, Classic Diesel and Electric Trains Working at Home and abroad by Mike Collins. Bridge Ward Social Club, Austin Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Entry £2

Tues 27th Oct

Pamper Evening, Henley Community Centre, 7pm, stalls and treatments, plus a bar and free nibbles, grand draw at 9pm with lots of lovely prizes kindly donated by local companies. Tickets are £3 available from Henley pre-school 01449 760641 or £3.50 on the door.
Seed Gathering Season, Ipswich Park Rangers Event in Christchurch Park, 1pm-3pm, 01473 433994, £1 per child, £2 per adult

Wed 28th Oct

Feed the Birds, Ipswich Park Rangers Event in Christchurch Park, 10am-12noon, 01473 433994, £1 per child, £2 per adult

Thu 29th Oct

Coffee morning at All Saints Church Hall, Blenheim Road Ipswich, 10am-12noon
Ghost Walk & Supper, meeting at Keo Bar, Ipswich, 7pm, Tickets £17, 01473 228075, in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Fri 30th Oct

Halloween on the Heath, Dunwich Heath, 4.30pm - 6.30 pm, Come and join us for an evening of games, crafts, spooky stories and a 'trick or treat' ramble by torch light over the heath. Aimed at children aged 5-12. Child £5. Booking essential on 01728 648501.
Soundwaves Ultimate Bands Contest, Heat 1, The Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, Box Office: 01394 282126
Charity Ipswich Ghost Walk & Supper, Meet at Keo Bar & Bistro, St Nicholas Street, Ipswich at 7pm, £17 per person, to book call Matthew on 01473 228075
Dr Feelgood & Support from Smokin' Hogs, The Manor Ballroom, Ipswich, Tickets £13 in advance by calling 01473 258970 or £15 on the door

Sat 31st Oct

Keno Kings, Staff Club, Civic Drive, Ipswich, Ipswich Rhythm & Blues Club, £5, Non staff club members must be signed in — www.myspace.com/ipswichrhythmandbluesclub
Halloween Night Party, Jimmy's Farm, Wherstead, Ipswich, www.jimmysfarm.com
Constable Country Ramble: Lawford Church and Dedham, Bridge Cottage, Flatford, 10am - 1.30p, 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. Adult £5, Child £2.50. Booking essential on 01206 298260.
All Hallow's eve by coach with Gemini Coach tours. Incorporating a stop at a pub and plenty of ghostly tales, you can be sure of a good evening. For more information and tickets, contact Ipswich Tourist Information Centre on 01473 258070
Winter Exhibition, Ipswich Railway Modellers Association, Tower Centre, Rushmere, Ipswich, 10am - 4.30pm, www.irma.org.uk
Traditional Jazz Party with Jazz Expressions at the Brook Hotel, Felixstowe
Tickets to include Supper £12.50 Tel 01473 252098 or the Hotel Reception
Eye Green Fair, Town Hall, Eye, 10am - 4pm, Stalls from green groups, crafts and charities, music and refreshments - local, home made and Fair Trade. Admission by donation - whatever you can afford.
Spooktacular, sponsored walk, Felixstowe, 7pm - 9pm, 01473 233669 for information