June
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Summer Concerts at Thetford Forest:
June 9th 2011 – Status Quo playing Thetford Forest
June 10th 2011 – Erasure playing Thetford Forest
June 11th 2011 – Simple Minds playing Thetford Forest
1st-2nd June, 2011
The Suffolk Show – Trinity Park, Ipswich is the County’s biggest annual event and offers a great day out for all the family.
The Show is a true celebration of the best of Suffolk; whether it’s our thrilling ring displays, our livestock and equine champions, our finest food and drink produce, our sporting heroes or our stunning homes and gardens. The highlight, once again and even more exciting than before, will be the thrilling military display in the Grand Ring featuring Apache helicopters, abseiling stunts and a ‘hostage’ rescue mission. Not to be missed! More details at www.ipswich24.co.uk
Wed 1st June
Minibeast Hunt, Thornham Walks, Suffolk, 10am – 3pm, Free Event www.thornham.org.uk
Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Talk by Maureen Hatton, St Mary’s Church Hall, Poplar Hill, Stowmarket, Food from the Wild, 7.30pm, adults £2.50, children free, 01449 676471
Thu 2nd June
Suffolk Book League – Marcus Scriven, Ipswich Institute, Tavern St, Ipswich, 7.30pm, doors open at 7pm, Members £4, Non Members £7.50, Students Free – www.sbl.org.uk
Stowmarket Chorale & Stowmarket Concert Band, John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, Stowmarket, 7.30pm – admission £8 children free, 01449 676800
Ghost Tour Of Ipswich, Gemini Travel, Meet at The Tourist Information Centre, Ipswich, 01473 462721
Fri 3rd June
Monthly Meeting of The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society, The Main Hall, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Martlesham Heath, near Ipswich, 7.30pm, Tony Smyth and his friend John Lusher flew their tiny Europa aeroplane,“From Crowfield (Suffolk) to Cape Town in 14 days.” Listen as Tony remembers their fascinating adventure and find out why they did it, £1.50 (members) £2.50 (non-members), New members may join the Society on the night. No need to book – just turn up, website: www.mhas.org.uk, or call 01473 274300.
Sat 4th June – Sun 5th June
Stowfest 2011, Chilton Fields, Stowmarket, Sat: 12noon – 10.15pm, Sun: from 12 noon – 6.30pm, www.stowfest.co.uk Free Admission
Anglo-Saxon Encampment with Ealdfaeder: Spear Dancing, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10.30pm – 5pm, Experience the life an Anglo-Saxon. Join the Anglo-Saxon warriors in their fearsome Spear Dance. Watch demonstrations of craft, listen to Anglo-Saxon tales and learn about clothes and weaponry. Normal admission.
Sat 4th June
Second Hand Book Sale, Gislingham Village Hall, 10am – 12noon, admission free
Monks Eleigh Fete, 12pm – 4pm, an afternoon of traditional family fun.
Sun 5th June
Family Fun Day, Ipswich Transport Museum, 11am – 4pm
Charity Car Boot Sale, St Clements Hospital, 12pm – 3pm, In aid of Ipswich Cats Protection.
Antique and Collectors Fair, Hotel Elizabeth Copdock, Nr Ipswich, 9am – 4pm, £2 entry,
Family Day Out, The Felixstowe and Walton Football Club, 11am – 4pm, Mega Slide, Inflatable assault course, jousting, basket ball challenge and more, plus a chance to win £250 in the raffle.
Craft Fair, Needham Market Community Centre, 10am – 4pm, light lunches 12pm – 2pm, £1pp, children under 14 free
Flute Trio Concert, St Andrew’s Church, Felixstowe, 3pm, Adults £10, Children Free, www.felixstowemusic.com
Pond Dipping, Thornham Walks, Suffolk, 10am – 3pm, Free Event, www.thornham.org.uk, Book on 01379 788345
Summer Sunday Tea, Raydon Church, 3pm – 5pm, In aid of St Mary’s Church Fabric Fund
Headway Companion Dog Show - from 10am at Gt Blakenham Village Hall,
Mill Lane, Gt Blakenham, Suffolk. IP6 0NJ.
Tue 7th June
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 -
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
Wed 8th June
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. Tickets £5. Please book in advance on 01728 648501.
Hot & Cold Smoking Kitchen Club at Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich.
Thu 9th June
Lunchtime Concert, Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich, 1pm – 1.50pm, Recital by Julie Roberts & Elaine Henson, admission free
Annual Evening Visit to Bramford Church with guided tour by Clive Paine, Suffolk Family History Society, 7pm, book on 01473 601437 after 6.30pm
9th-19th June
Woolpit Festival 2011. Please see Woolpit Festival. www.woolpit-festival.com
10th-26th June 2011
Aldeburgh Festival. www.aldeburgh.co.uk
Sat 11th June – Sun 12th June
Suffolk Ladies Driving Challenge, Bentwaters Park, Rendlesham
Flower Festival for Whitsuntide, St Mary’s Church, Mendlesham, 10.30am-4.30pm, admission by donation, 01449 766726
Eye Open Gardens – over 20 gardens, 12.30pm – 6pm, admission £4
Art, Craft & Open Gardens Weekend, Gislingham Village Hall, Various Gardens, admission to gardens £3, 01379 788411
Wartime Weekend, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10 – 5pm, Travel back in time to Sutton Hoo in the 1940s. Join the Home Guard at their drill and meet the Land Girls at work. Discover life on the home front with fashion shows, make do and mend, dancing and village games. Normal admission.
Shakespeare in the grounds of Otley Hall. Quantum Theatre will be performing Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in the grounds of Otley Hall. The performance will begin at 7pm and the gardens will be open from 6.30pm for those that would like to enjoy a BYO picnic on the lawn before the play. A cash bar will be available during the interval and the performance will take place outside rain or shine. Please bring your own garden seats or picnic blankets. Tickets £10/£8 Concessions. £30 Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) – Box office: 0845 450 5157 For further information about the play please contact 020 8317 9000 or visit www.quantumtheatre.co.uk
Sat 11th June
Barn Dance, Felixstowe Trade & Labour Club, 7.30pm, Members & Guests only, £6 tickets, 07730 565854, iao RSPCA Animal Centre at Martlesham
Constable Country Ramble: Constable’s Birthday Walk, Flatford, 6pm – 8pm, In 1776, one of England’s greatest landscape painters was born on this day. Celebrate this event with a beautiful 3 mile (2 hour) evening ramble through the landscape that inspired him. £6, booking essential on 01206 298260.
Suffolk Threads’ Exhibition Day, Guild Hall, Lavenham, 11am – 4pm, The culmination of a year-long project celebrating the fascinating history of this area’s links to the textile trade. Your last chance to weave a strip into our multicolour length of woollen cloth. Displays by members of the Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers, special trails for self-guided walks and the unveiling of a traditionally-produced piece of ‘Lavenham Blewe’ cloth.
Newton Green Fete. The theme this year is Treasure Island. A fantastic afternoon of fun and fantasy for all the family. Donkey rides, falconry display, Samboomba vand. Children’s tombola and face painting, tea and cakes, burger bar, real ale beer tent and much, much nire, Our biggest grandest fete ever!
From noon at Newton Green Village Hall. Please contact Paul & Sue 01787 379204
Horham Bygones Country Rally 10am-5pm. Horham & Athelington Recreation Field on the B1117 between Eye and Stradbroke
Sun 12th June
Sunday Afternoon Tea, Ipswich Oddfellows, 37 High Street, Ipswich, 4pm, 01473 251 867
Big Walkies, Orwell Park
‘Truly Vintage’ Wedding Fair at Glemham Hall, Woodbridge.
10am to 4pm on A12 north of Woodbridge.
VINTAGE FAYRE at The Venture Centre Lawford near Manningtree (A137) 10am-5pm Lots of stalls, Vintage clothes, hats, handbags. Jewellery, glassware, china, kitchenalia, soft furnishings, plants and books. 1960s Records and ephemera. Art-Deco. Vintage hairstyles while you wait. Traditional English teas. Entrance only £1 (accompanied children free)
Edwardian Tea Party, Ickworth House Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11am – 4pm, Experience Edwardian life at Ickworth with fun activities for all the family. Take tea on the lawn with Gilbert and Sullivan, Punch and Judy mayhem, children’s games, tours of the new basement, soon to open, morris men and photographic fun for the family with dressing up activities. Come along and join our tea party and bring your picnics. Normal estate and house admission charges apply.
Rhythm of Life Sponsored Walk, Thornham Walks, Suffolk, 9am – 11am, details from 01449 771440 www.thornham.org.uk
Vintage Fayre, The Venture Centre Lawford near Manningtree (A137) 10am-5pm, Lots of stalls, Vintage clothes, hats, handbags. Jewellery, glassware, china, kitchenalia, soft furnishings, plants and books. 1960s Records and ephemera. Art-Deco. Vintage hairstyles while you wait. Traditional English teas. Entrance only £1 (accompanied children free)
Tue 14th June
Ipswich & District Historical Transport Society, Ascension Hall, Larchcroft Rd, Ipswich, Memorable American Light Aircraft/Jim Empson, 7pm, members £1/non members £2
Lunchtime Concert, St Mary le Tower Church, Tower St, Ipswich, 1.10am -1.55pm, admission free with retiring collection, www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk
Photo Quiz, Ipswich Arts Association, At the foyer of University Campus Suffolk, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Tickets from secretary@ipswich-arts.org.uk 01473 836448, or Tourist Information Centre 01473 258070
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Midweek Walk round Christchurch Park. Meet at 10.00am at Soane Street entrance. 2 hrs. Map ref TM165448. Contact 01473 714839. All welcome.
Wed 15th June
Lunchtime Concert, St Andrew’s Church, Felixstowe, 1pm, adults £5, children free, bring your lunch, drinks provided – admission free with collection on door
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting at Alton Water for Nightingales & Summer Warblers. Meet at 6.30pm at Lemons Hill Bridge north car park,Tattingstone. 3hrs. 4-5 Miles. Map ref TM137377. Contact 01473 258791, All welcome.
Charity Open Gardens. Otley Hall gardens are open every Wednesday afternoon from May-September. On Wednesday 15th June the gardens will be open in support of the Royal British Legion. All garden admission fees will be donated to the charity to support their valuable work. Weather permitting, birds of prey will be on display on the Croquet Lawn and our tea room will be open serving light lunches, homemade cakes, hot & cold drinks and glasses of wine. Gardens and Tea Room open from 11am – 5pm. Admission to the gardens: £2.50
Thu 16th June
Jazz Club - Horn Factory, California Social Club, 195 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, 8pm – 10.30pm, 01473 231552, www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk
Sat 18th June – Sun 19th June
Mediaeval Weekend, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Stonham Barns,
Helmingham Food and Drink Festival at Helmingham Hall Gardens, Stowmarket, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Flower Festival, St Mary’s Church, Old Newton, 11am – 5pm, admission free
Food & Drink Festival, Helmingham Hall, 10am-5pm, admission £6 includes gardens, 01473 890799
The Ark & Craft Fair, The Ark, King William Street, Needham market, 10am – 2pm, admission £1 includes a hot drink
Sat 18th June
Great East Swim, Alton Water, Nr Ipswich,
Car Boot, Wattisfield Village Hall, 10am-1pm, indoor and outdoor pitches 07539 352722
Strawberry Fayre & Farmers Market, Alder Carr Farm, 10am – 3pm, 01449 720820
Summer Concert with the Suffolk Concert Band, Holy Trinity Church, Ipswich
The Ark & Craft Fayre, The Ark, King William Street, Needham Market, 10am-2pm, adults 50p, children free
Sun 19th June
Woodbridge Regatta and Riverside Fair, Woodbridge, 12pm
Summer Fun Day, St Clements Social Club, Ipswich, 12pm – 4pm, In aid of Ipswich Mencap
Race for Life Event, Trinity Park, Ipswich, www.raceforlife.org
Woodland Craft Day, Thornham Walks, Suffolk, 10am – 3pm, Free Event www.thornham.org.uk
Guided Walk, Meet at Brockdish Village Centre by Village Hall, Summer in the Valley, 5 mile guided walk, 10am – 12.30pm www.thornham.org.uk, adults £3, children £1
Vintage Power Day, Pakenham Water Mill, 11am-5pm, £3.50/£3/£2.50
Road ‘n’ Rail Vintage Freight, – Middy era vehicles and the steam train working together as they used to. Mid Suffolk Light Railway, Brockford, Mendlesham.
Midsummer Madness! Dunwich Heath, from 2pm, Come and enjoy the summer sunshine (hopefully!) and have a cream tea whilst watching the Barley Brigg Morris dancers. Booking not required.
Tue 21st June
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, Morley Consort of voices – English and Italian madrigals
Wed 22nd June
Summer Solstice, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 7pm – 10pm, Summer Solstice has been celebrated by the ancient mounds of Sutton Hoo through the ages. Be a part of this ancient historical tradition. Join Dr Sam Newton from Time Team for a presentation and sunset tour of the burial mounds. Delicious two-course supper in our café included. £28, booking essential on 01394 389714.
Fri 24th June
Parade of Sail (Barges sail down River Orwell, before barge race, to celebrate 50 years, 4.30pm depart for Ipswich, 6pm arrive Ipswich Docks
The Waterfront Soiree, Ipswich Waterfront UCS Plaza, 4-10pm, crafts, gifts, art etc, full programme of entertainment along the Waterfront
Sat 25th June – Sun 26th June
Wings, Wheels & Steam, Rougham Air Field, 10am – 5pm
West Suffolk Country Fair at Rougham Airfield, Bury St Edmunds.
Sat 25th June
Strawberry Teas in the Garden, Honey Lodge, 1 Princes Gardens, Felixstowe, 2.30pm – 5pm, lots of nice things to eat including strawberries & cream, music by Deben Trio, raffle, in aid of Breast Cancer Research,
Mid Summer Music, Grundisbugh House, Grundisburgh, 1.30pm-8pm, Adults £4, Children £1, 01473 738042
Gislingham Summer Fair, Gislingham Village Hall, Mill St, Gislingham, 12pm -4pm,
01379 788411
Music Stories and Poetry, Colchester Road Baptist Church, Ipswich, Open Mic, 8pm – 11pm, free admission, all welcome
Pin Mill Barge Race on River Orwell – Pin Mill & Chelmondiston Community Council will be running events on Pin Mill Common in the afternoon and evening including East Suffolk Morris Men
Suffolk Wildlife Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration Day, Combs Wood, Stowmarket, 11am – 4pm, storytelling, wildlife trails etc, 01449 676471
Music on the Green, Stowupland Village, 12am – 11pm, Live Music, Stalls, Bouncy castle, beer, wine, Real Ale, BBQ, refreshments
Sun 26th June
Orwell Walk, St Elizabeth Hospice, www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk
Guided Parkland Walk, Ickworth House, Park & Garden, Bury St Edmunds, 11.30am – 12.30pm, Take a journey through the history of Ickworth Park with one of our expert guides. Meet at the West Wing reception at 11.30am. Park and Garden admission applies
Nedging Vintage Fete, Nedging Hall, 12pm – 4pm, £3, children Free,
Motorcycle Run, starts at Stonham Barns and finishes at Felixstowe, 01473 723600, in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice, www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk
Tue 28th June
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
Wed 29th June
Wolsey Statue unveiling, Curson Plain, Ipswich, 12pm
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