July
WEEKLY EVENTS…..
Every Day
Short Taster Tours, Christchurch Mansion, 11am Tuesday to Saturday, 2.00pm Sunday afternoons, Free – suggested Donation £2. Just turn up – no booking required. For Groups call 01473 274300 a few days before your trip
Every Monday
Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance Classes, Witnesham Village Hall, for ages 3 to Adult, from 4pm, call Kelly on 07799 130967 or email kelly@enpointedancing.co.uk for more details, A Qualified Member of United Teachers of Dance
Discovering Suffolk meet at Westbourne Sports College 7pm – 9pm, Illustrated talks mainly about Suffolk History and Heritage, For further details ring 01473 214494 or e-mail discoversuffolk@btinternet.com.
Suffolk Promenaders Square Dance Club, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 10pm, Only £2, tea and coffee provided, contact 01473 422663 after 2pm for further details
Every Tuesday
Pyjama Drama, Martlesham Heath Pavilion, 12.15pm Dewdrops, 1pm Raindrops, 1.45pm Rainbows, Drama & creative play classes for children up to the age of 7, for more info contact Jane on
844 272 6579
Martlesham Heath Country Market, The Pavilion, The Square, Martlesham Heath, 9am, home-made, home-grown, and home-crafted items for sale. For further information Tel 01473 623849 or www.martleshammarket.co.uk
Ipswich Folk Dance Club, St Johns U.R.C,
Cowper St, 8pm – 10pm. Experience not necessary, as all dances are walked through first, and then called. For full details call 01473 212085.
Tea Dance, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, 2pm – 4pm Ballroom, Sequence Dancing £2. Includes tea and biscuits, for further information tel 01473 257593.
Knit ‘n’ Natter Group, Bags of Handles, Walton, Felixstowe, 6pm – 9pm, Knit, Natter and browse through hundreds of knitting magazines available to the group.
Every Wednesday
Pyjama Drama, Burness Parish Rooms, Melton, 9.30am Dewdrops, 10.10am Raindrops, 11am Rainbows, Drama & creative play classes for children up to the age of 7, for more info contact Jane on 0844 272 6579
Orwell Lady Cruise, Departing Orwell Quay, 2pm, call 01473 258070 to book
Every Thursday
Pyjama Drama, Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Felixstowe, 9.30am Dewdrops, 10.10am Raindrops, 11am Rainbows, Drama & creative play classes for children up to the age of 7, for more info contact Jane on 0844 272 6579
Ipswich Country Market, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, 10.15am to 11:30am, Local Food, Handmade Crafts Open to all, Free Entry,
Coffee and Chat: informal coffee morning with activities, 10.00am – 12noon All Saints Church Hall Blenheim Road, Ipswich
Every Friday
Pyjama Drama, Village Hall, Capel St Mary, 9.45am Dewdrops, 10.30am Raindrops, 11.15am Rainbows, Drama & creative play classes for children up to the age of 7, for more info contact Jane on
0844 272 6579
Ballroom, Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton, Felixstowe, 7.30 – 9pm, £5 per couple. Waltz, Quickstep, Latin American and popular sequence, a very friendly class where Tea is served during break.
Orwell Lady Cruise, Departing Orwell Quay, 2pm, call 01473 258070 to book
Every Saturday
Pyjama Drama, Kesgrave Community Centre, 9.15am Rainbows, 10.15am Rainbows, Drama & creative play classes for children up to the age of 7, for more info contact Jane on 0844 272 6579
Kesgrave Country Market, Kesgrave Scout H/Q Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, 9.30am – 11.30am, home-made, home-grown, and home-crafted items for sale, further information Tel. 01473 623849 or www.martleshammarket,co.uk
Orwell Lady Cruise, Departing Orwell Quay, 2pm, call 01473 258070 to book.
Every Sunday
RAF/USAAF Martlesham Heath Control Tower Open, Parkers Place, Off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, 2pm – 5pm, Admission Free (donations appreciated) www.mhas.org.uk
Orwell Lady Cruise, Departing Orwell Quay, 2pm, call 01473 258070 to book.
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Fri 1st July – Sun 3rd July
Maverick Festival, Easton Farm Park, Nr Wickham Market, tickets on sale at Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 01473 258070, www.maverickfestival.co.uk
Fri 1st July
Martlesham Heath Aviation Society, Illustrated Talk about the Dutch Resistance presented by Manette Crossman, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Old Felixstowe Rd, Martlesham, 7.30pm, £1.50 members, £2.50 non members – www.mhas.org.uk
Concert, Suffolk Youth Music, Northgate Arts Centre, Ipswich, 7pm, £5/3, 01473 281866
Orwell Lady Theme Night, ‘70s Spectacular with Skywalker, departing from Ipswich at 7.30pm and returning at 11pm Tickets £25.50 per person including hearty finger buffet, contact Ipswich Tourist Information for bookings 01473 258070. www.orwellrivercruises.com
Sat 2nd July
Charity Concert, Ipswich Brass Band, Elmhurst Park, Woodbridge, 12pm – 2pm, Free event
Special Guided Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, Professor Henslow, Tutor to Darwin – exploring Ipswich’s connections with Charles Darwin, 2.15pm, walk ends at Arlington’s Restaurant for refreshments, £6, 01473 258070
Vintage & Contemporary Market, Market Hill, Woodbridge, 9.30am – 4pm
Jumble Sale, Scout Hut, Capel St Mary Primary School, 2pm – 4pm, 50p admission, accompanied children free,
Constable Country Ramble: Walking in the Footsteps of Constable, Flatford Mill, 10am – 1pm, Join a 3 hour (4 mile) guided ramble to visit some of the places and views which inspired the artist John Constable, including the site of his parents home in the village of East Bergholt and follow the route he would have taken when he walked to his school in Dedham. £6, booking essential 01206 298260
Bramford Church Fete, 2pm – The many attractions are: Scarecrow Competition, Belly dancing, The Lait Dancers, Art Show, Photography Exhibition, Quilting Display, Spinning and Carding, Marquetry Demonstration, The Church Tower will be open. Also there will be: Games, Stalls, Refreshments, Ices, Cakes, Face Painting, Plants, Produce, Bric-a-brac, Books, there’s also a Tombola and a Raffle
Come along and enjoy an afternoon’s entertainment, it’s a great family day out.
Sun 3rd July
Music Day, Christchurch Park, Ipswich
Summer Sunday Tea, Raydon Church, 3pm – 5pm, Visit and enjoy delicious homemade cakes
Beauty and Skin Care from the Hedgerow, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 11am – 2pm, Principal of the British School of Aromatherapy Julie Foster, shows you how easy it is to make high quality beauty products using kitchen cupboard and wild food ingredients. Refreshments and materials included. £25, booking is essential 01394 389714.
Darell’s Day with the Royal Marines Association – Landguard Fort, Felixstowe. www.landguard.com
Special Event prices apply: Adults: £7.00; Concessions: £6.00; Children 5- 15 years: £3.00 (under 5′s free); English Heritage Members: £3.50; English Heritage- children: £1.00
Tue 5th July
Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm -1.55pm, admission free with retiring collection, www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk, Antony Carrick, Christopher Borrett, Tom Little – Readings from the King James Bible, Bible Songs
Park History Walks, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, starting at 10.30am, lasts approx 90 minutes, walks are free of charge but please book place 01473 252435
Guided Walk ‘Discovery Art in Ipswich’, departing from the tourist information centre, St. Stephen’s Church, 2.15pm, £3.00 per person
Wed 6th July
Nightjar Walk, Dunwich Heath, 9pm – 10.30pm, Join the warden to search for the elusive and mysterious Nightjar, Learn more about these strange birds as they churr from trees and fly low across the heath, hunting for moths and other insects. Please bring insect repellent and a torch. Please meet outside the Information Centre opposite the Coastguard Cottages, Tickets £5, Book early to avoid disappointment on 01728 648501.
Thu 8th July
Gemini Ghost Walk. Starting from outside the Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 8pm, Tickets in advance or on the night, £5 per person. For tickets and further information telephone the Ipswich Tourist Information Centre 01473 258070 www.geminiofipswich.co.uk
Fri 8th July – Wed 20th July
Textile Art Group Suffolk – 18th Annual Exhibition, Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, free admission, www.tags.org.uk
Sat 9th July – Sun 10th July
Charity Abseil, Ipswich Hospital
Gypsy Art Festival, Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket
Sat 9th July
Textile Art Group Suffolk – Meet the Artists, Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, 10am-5pm, official opening at 12.30pm, free admission
Band Showcase Concert, St Peter’s by the Waterfront, Ipswich, 7pm, Book on 01473 225269, www.stpetersbythewaterfront.co.uk
Orwell Lady Theme Night, ‘LIVE – Middle Eastern Night’ with BELLY DANCERS Naia and Lilith Dreaming, departing from Ipswich at 7.30pm and returning at 11pm Tickets £28.50 per person including hearty finger buffet. Contact Ipswich Tourist Information 01473 258070. www.orwellrivercruises.com
Sun 10th July
Heveningham Hall Country Fair, Heveningham Hall, 10am – 6pm, www.countryfair.co.uk
Indian Mela, Christchurch Park, Ipswich,
Pond Dipping, Thornham Walks, Suffolk, IP23 8HH, 10am-3pm, Free Event www.thornham.org.uk
Walled Garden Discovery Days, Ickworth House, Park & Garden, Bury St Edmunds, 11am – 4pm, Explore Ickworth’s walled garden vineyard with a self guided trail around the vineyard. Taste the award winning Ickworth wine and chat to our expert vintners. Chat to our head gardener and his team who will be doing tours of the allotments. Wear stout shoes. Adults £3.50. Plus Park and Garden admission applies, Wine tasting on the hour
every hour.
British American Football Game, Ipswich Cardinals American Football Team vs. London Olympians, Northgate International Sports Centre, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Kick –Off 2.30pm, Adults £3, Children under 16 Free, Live Music at Half time, Ipswich Cardinelles Cheerleaders, www.ipswichcardinals.co.uk
Mon 11th July
Monday Lunch, Ipswich Oddfellows 37 High Street, Ipswich, 12.15pm, 01473 251867
Tue 12th July
Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm -1.55pm, admission free with retiring collection, www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk
Talk from Pip Wright entitled “Frolics, Fervour and Fornication, The Old Felixstowe Community Centre, 2.30pm, followed by a strawberry tea, call Matthew Robertson on 01394 282202 for more information.
Guided Walk, ‘Cardinal Wolsey’, departing from the tourist information centre, St. Stephen’s Church, 2.15pm, £3 per person
Wed 13th July
Walk with the Warden, Dunwich Heath, 10am – 12pm, A two-hour guided walk with the warden exploring the fascinating wildlife of Dunwich Heath. Please meet outside the Information Centre opposite the Coastguard Cottages, £5, Please book in advance on 01728 648501
Warden Walks, Flatford Mill, 11am, Join the Area Warden for a guided tour of the countryside he manages around Flatford, Free Event
Thu 14th July
Lunchtime Lecture, Ipswich Arts Association, Museum St Methodist Church, 1pm, Films Made in Suffolk – presented by Professor Chris Green, free admission
Guided Walk, Westgate, departing from the tourist information centre, St. Stephen’s Church, 2.15 pm, £3 per person
Fri 15th July
Orwell Lady Theme Night, ‘Wine Tasting departing from Ipswich at 7.30pm and returning at 11.pm, Tickets £25.50 per person including hearty finger buffet, Contact Ipswich Tourist Information 01473 258070. www.orwellrivercruises.com
Sat 16th July – Sun 17th July
Latitude Festival 2011, Henham Park, Nr Southwold
Sat 16th July
Traditional Summer Fete, The Old Rectory, Little Blakenham, 1pm – 4pm, Raffle, Tombola, Cake Stall, Bric-A-Brac, Coconut Shy, Ferret Racing, Stall & Games, Cream Teas, BBQ, Bar, In aid of St Mary’s Church, Little Blakenham
Sun 17th July
Ufford Bygones & Fun Day, Crown Farm, Ufford, Woodbridge, 10am – 5pm, £3 Adults, £1 Children, www.uffordbygones.org.uk
The Big Lunch, Christchurch Park, Ipswich,
Old Newton Country Fair & Dog Show, Village Hall & Playing Field, Old Newton, 11am – 4pm, Pedigree and ‘Fun’ Dog Show. Live animals and attractions for children including Jenny’s Ark Zoo. Craft Fair, Car boots and other stalls. Refreshments available. Enquiries for Dog Show – 01449 616594, for Craft stalls – 01449 771473 or any other enquiries 01449 673648
Honey Festival, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10.30am – 5pm, Come along for all things honey! Celebrate the uses and wonders of this humble produce, which has historical links back to the earliest civilisations. Sample foods and buy delicious local produce. With activities and games – it’s a great day for all the family.
Scrapbook and Cardmaking Papercraft Show, Bramford School Sports Hall, Duckamere, Bramford, Ipswich, 10am-4pm, £2, A must for Scrapbookers and Cardmakers.
Tue 19th July
Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm – 1.55pm, admission free with retiring collection – www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk
Ipswich Guided Walk ‘Glorious Churches’, departing from the tourist information centre, St. Stephen’s Church, 2.15pm, £3.00 per person
Wed 20th July
Monthly meeting, Guided walk around Hadleigh looking at surviving industrial archaeology with guide, local historian and author Bob Malster, Meet at the milepost on the east side of Hadleigh High Street, 19.30. Organised as part of the Council for British Archaeology’s “Festival of Archaeology”, Further information: Steve Worsley, 01473 405116.
Thu 21st July
Monthly Meeting, The Suffolk Family History Society, Ipswich Branch, The Red Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Michael Gandy presents: “Non-conformist Records – (incl: Catholic, Baptists and Methodist records).” Admission £2, for more information call 01473 274300
Fri 22nd July
Costume Display, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11am – 3pm, Admire the stunning Edwardian and Georgian costumes made by the sewing circle and take the opportunity to chat with them, behind the scenes, as they continue to work on the Ickworth Lives project producing authentic Edwardian costumes. Park, Garden and House admission applies
Sat 23rd July
Orwell Lady Theme Night, ‘Michael Jackson Remembered with P Rossi’, departing from Ipswich at 7.30pm and returning at 11pm Tickets £25.50 per person including hearty finger buffet, Contact Ipswich Tourist Information 01473 258070. www.orwellrivercruises.com
Sun 24th July
RNLI Fun Run, Chantry Park, Ipswich,
Waterfront Market, Fashions, Textiles, Costume & Decorative Ipswich Waterfront
Guided Parkland Walk, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11.30am – 12.30pm, take a journey through the history of Ickworth Park with an expert guide. Meet at the West Wing reception at 11.30am. Park and Garden admission applies
Craft Fair, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave, 12pm – 4pm
Funday Sunday in Whatfield! An exciting event for children is happening in Whatfield! Starting off with a Treasure Hunt to find clues around the vicinity of the playground site – with great prizes! And for the morning only we have a Trampoline Extravaganza – six trampolines! Join in the picnic – food & drink will be available. Other events will take place at the playground site as well – there will be a Bouncy Castle and games, races, competitions and temporary tattoos. And more prizes – including local visitor attractions passes - you can only win them by coming along and entering the treasure hunt and races! There will also be an arts & crafts tent for something slightly less energetic, but just as much fun. From 11am – 3pm – Entry is free – with a donation to our playground fund if possible please
Mon 25th July
Den Building, Thornham Walks, Suffolk, 10am – 3pm, www.thornham.org.uk
Tue 26th July
Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10pm -1.55pm, admission free with retiring collection, www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk
Guided Walk, ‘Merchants & Manufacturers’, departing from the tourist information centre, St. Stephen’s Church, 2.15pm £3.00 per person
Tarts, Toffs and Toilets Tour, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11am and 2pm, A family tour exploring the secrets of Ickworth House; discover the spanking machine for naughty teddy bears, find the hidden toilet in the bedroom, try one of Mrs Sangster’s cakes. With dressing-up and activities for all the family. Booking is essential on 01284 736129, Park and Garden admission applies
Wed 27th July – Sun 28th Aug
Twelfth Night, Red Rose Chain Theatre Co, Rendlesham Forest, 01473 603388, www.redrosechain.com
Wed 27th July
Special Guided Walks for Children – Horrible History of Ipswich, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 10.30am, £3, book on 01473 258070
Warden Walks, Flatford Mill, 11am, Join the Area Warden for a guided tour of the countryside he manages around Flatford, Free Event
Thu 28th July
Guided Walk, Town Centre, departing from the tourist information centre, St. Stephen’s Church, 2.15 pm, £3 per person
Fri 29th July
Music Stories and Poetry – Open Mic, Colchester Road Baptist Church, Ipswich, 8pm – 11pm, free admission, all welcome
Special Guided Walks for Children – Kings, Crowns, Clocks and More, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 10.30am, £3, book on 01473 258070
Sat 30th July – Sun 31st July
Jimmy’s Sausage and Beer Festival 2011
DAY-TIME SAUSAGE AND BEER FESTIVAL
£6/Person, £5/in advance – click on our webshop to book your tickets
now! 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sat + Sun
•Sausage making demonstrations
•Sausage eating competition with cup prize
•Live music
• Kids’ entertainment – bouncy castle, face painting, henna
tattoos, nature trail activities, animal petting and much more!
• Spinny Rodeo Pig
• Sausage judging panel to select best sausage producer with cup
prize
• Beer judging panel to select best beer producer with cup prize
• Sausage and Beer producers from around the UK
• Free Access to our Nature Trail
EVENING SAUSAGE AND BEER FESTIVAL
7.00pm – 11.00pm
£15/person – includes Sausage and Mash supper and live music
entertainment!
Join Jimmy and his mates at our VIP tables which include waitress
service!
VIP tables of ten available at £225
Saturday Night
Over 18′s only.
Enjoy an evening with Jimmy and his mates! Remincent of an
‘OKTOBERFEST’ make sure you bring your lederhosen for this crazy knees
up! Enjoy Jimmy’s Sausages and Mash and clink glasses to live music
and general mayhem.
LIMITED TICKETS – BOOK NOW!
www.jimmysfarm.com 0844 4938088
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Military Heritage Weekend, The old radio station, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, 11am – 5pm both days, Suffolk Aviation Heritage Display Centre open, Local museum stalls/exhibitions,Aviation art stalls, military vehicles, action man exhibition etc. Car parking, refreshments, admission adults £2.50, OAPs £1, Under 16s 50p, contact 01473 711275
Anglo-Saxon Encampment with Ealdfaeder: Runes, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10.30am – 5pm, Experience the life an Anglo-Saxon. Discover the ancient art of runes and make your very own rune pendant to take home. Watch demonstrations of craft, listen to Anglo-Saxon tales and learn about clothes and weaponry. Normal admission
Sat 30th July
Constable Country Ramble: Langham Church, Flatford Mill, 10am – 1.30pm, Let one of our experienced guides lead you on a 3.5 hour (7 mile) walk along the Stour Valley, following the river upstream through the villages Dedham and Stratford St Mary to the beautiful church at Langham before returning to Flatford. £6, booking essential 01206 298260
Suffolk Dog Day, Helmingham Hall, from 10.30am, £7 Adults, £5 children, www.suffolkdogday.com
Ipswich Guided walks (Special Themed Walk) Town Centre to Country Mansion, departing from the tourist information centre, St. Stephen’s Church, 2.15 pm, £3.00 per person
Sun 31st July
Secret Seashore, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Manor Terrace Car Park, Landguard Peninsula, Felixstowe, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, treasure hunt, beach art, crafts, wildlife touch table, free event
Family Activity Day, Dunwich Heath, from 11am – 3pm, Great fun for all the family, have a go at the wide range of nature-based activities available. There will be pond dipping, face painting, trails, games, crafts and much more! So if you have got an hour or two to spare then why not come and join us! Plenty of fun guaranteed! Suitable for children up to 12 years, tickets £5 per child. Booking not required.
British American Football Game, Ipswich Cardinals American Football Team vs. Sussex Thunder, Northgate International Sports Centre, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Kick –Off 2.30pm, Adults £3, Children under 16 Free, Live Music at Half time, Ipswich Cardinelles Cheerleaders, www.ipswichcardinals.co.uk
