Truly Scrumptious day planned for all the family
The famous roles of Truly Scrumptious and Caractacus Potts have been reprised to depict the special role Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will play in a St Nicholas Hospice Care fundraiser.
The original and well-loved vehicle from the family film favourite will be topping the bill at a classic and sports car event on Sunday 12th September. To launch the fantastic fundraiser, the characters were brought together alongside some classic cars at the beautiful lakeside setting of Hall Farm, Fornham St Martin – where the event will be held.
The famous car from the 1968 film will be taking its place with a host of both classic and sports cars at a family fun day, organised by the Hospice’s voluntary special events fundraising committee.
Max Milburn, committee chairman, said: “This wonderful event is all about fun for the family and what better way to launch it than with a homage to the wonderful film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
“Visitors of all ages will be able to have their photographs taken with the original car while we are appealing for owners of all kinds of classic and sports cars to get in touch and show their wonderful vehicles.”
Prizes will be on offer during the day in various car classes while there will also be live music, craft stalls and various children’s activities in the event. Families are encouraged to bring their own picnics and make a day of it.
All proceeds from the event, which has been generously supported by the aptly-named Carrs of Bury St Edmunds, are going to the Hospice.
Andrew Spencer, Managing Director of Carrs, said: “We are a local company celebrating 20 years of trading and we feel sponsoring an event for the Hospice is a perfect way of recognising this important landmark.
“The Hospice is an extremely worthy cause and in the hearts of everyone at West Suffolk and Thetford. We are proud to be involved and the fact that the public can come along and see the joy of classic and sports cars makes it a perfect association with our company too.”
The fun family event will take place on 12th September from midday until 6pm. Tickets are available from Carrs, the Hospice’s charity shops and also the Bury St EdmundsTourist Office priced £6 per adult, concessions £4 or a family ticket for £15. Children under the age of five get in for free.
Anyone interested in exhibiting their classic or sports car on the day should contact 07830 468228 to register.

Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September
The Suffolk Garden Show - 10 – 5pm Trinity Park, (formerly the Suffolk Showground) Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH, now in it’s 14th year an explosion of colour and design. retail products, great food and entertainment for the whole family. Admission: Adults & Concessions: £5.50/Children: £1.00 Advanced prices (booked via www.aztecevents.co.uk) or 01702 549622 Adults & Concessions: £4.00/Children FREE/Parking is FREE.

Sat 4th and Sun 5th Sept
2nd Chilli Fiesta at The Chilli Company, Stowmarket There will be Beer & Live Music, plus a whole host of fun for the whole family – please click on the link above for more details.

Sun 5th Sept Craft Fair, Felixstowe Leisure Centre, Felixstowe - 10am until 4pm. Free entry. Lots of handmade crafts for sale.

The Royal Tea Party at Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge



Thurs 9th September AUTUMN LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES - at the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds.



Sat 11th September Hoxne Artisan Market - Hoxne (St Edmund’s) Village Hall, 10-2pm Second Saturday of every month



Sat 11th-Sun 12th September Harvest at Jimmy's Farm



Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 September Maritime Woodbridge. Classic wooden boats assemble in the town’s docks, with smaller boats on display ashore. The theme is ‘The Normans’, with a replica Norman boat, historical re-enactments and it is hoped to feature a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry created by local schools. For more information, visit www.maritimewoodbridge.org



11 & 12 Sept Binocular and telescope demo: 10 am – 4 pm at RSPB Minsmere, Saxmundham



12 September Waterwalk - a charity sponsored walk along the Lowestoft seafront 1:30pm until 3:45pm, starting and finishing at the Royal Green in Lowestoft, all in aid of Cancer Research UK. Participants can choose to either walk, jog or run along a 3 or 5 mile course. Waterwalk is open to all. For more information or to register for Waterwalk 2010 please see our website at www.waterwalk.co.uk.

Heritage Weekend at Pakenham Water Mill 11.00 – 5.00 Free admission.



17th September Swing Night at the Fynn Valley Golf Club & The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich.



17th September The Tour of Britain, the most prestigious cycle race in the country, begins at Bury St Edmunds.



‘Activities Unlimited’ at Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket. Saturday 18 September: Get Creative – building rustic furniture and sculptures in the woods..

Saturday 18th September, 10.30am – 5pm Watercolour Landscape Workshop at Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge



18-19 September Grand Henham Steam Rally, Henham Park, Southwold



Sunday 19th September HELMINGHAM HALL AUTUMN PLANT FAIR, 10-4pm

Sat 25th Sept – Sun 26th Sept
Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival, Snape Maltings,
With a forum of experts discussing eating habits and a bigger-than-ever range of exhibitors and events, this year’s Aldeburgh Food and Drink festival is shaping up to be the best yet. Running from 24th September to 9th October, with the min weekend event taking place at Snape Maltings on 25th and 26thh September, the festival will once again showcase the cream of East Suffolk’s food and drink producers, with plenty of opportunities for visitors to try before they buy. Other highlights will include cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs fun food-related activities, workshops boat trips, RSPB-guided walks and more.
Entrance to the weekend event at Snape Maltings is £5 per person (under 13’s go free) and will include free parking, a cotton shopping bag and festival programme.
Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival have launched a new website which will continually e updated with further information concerning the event taking place www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk