May
WEEKLY EVENTS
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
Line Dancing, Bramford Road Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm – 9.30p
Ipswich Sea Cadets – The Sea Cadet Corps is a nationwide voluntary uniformed youth organisation. Most of our activities are based on the traditions and customs of the Royal Navy.Activities for 10-17 year olds, For more info see www.tsorwell.co.uk or telephone (01473) 259508
Square Dance Club, Suffolk Promenaders, 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
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
Orwell Lady Cruise, Departing Orwell Quay, 2pm, call 01473 258070 to book
New Voices a friendly, enthusiastic choir who sing a wide variety of choral music. 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Seventh Adventist Church, Rope Walk, Ipswich, New members are welcome. Email info@newvoices.org.uk for more information.
Chi Kung Class, Westerfield Village Hall, 6.15pm – 7.30pm, for full details, contact Jo email Dharmatree@yahoo.co.uk or call
07746 829197.
Yoga Class, Westerfield Village Hall, 7.40pm – 9.15pm, for full details, contact Jo email Dharmatree@yahoo.co.uk or call
07746 829197
Every Thursday
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
Yoga Class, Museum Street Methodist Church, 12.45pm – 1.45pm, 01449 615351
Every Friday
Ballroom Dancing, 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.
Every Saturday
Orwell Lady Cruise, Departing Orwell Quay, 2pm, call 01473 258070 to book.
Every Sunday
Orwell Lady Cruise, Departing Orwell Quay, 2pm, call 01473 258070 to book.
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Sun 1st May – Mon 2nd May
Billy Elliot The Musical – Co-op Juniors, Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 01473 295900 www.wolsrytheatre.co.uk/billyelliot
The Suffolk Game and Country Fair, Glemham Hall, near Woodbridge, 9am onwards, Arena Demonstrations & Displays, Dog Shows, Fun Fair, Craft Fair, Trade Stands and much more! Entry £8.00 for adults, children under 13 go FREE 8miles north of Woodbridge on A12. www.suffolkgamefair.co.uk
Sun 1st May
May Day Festival, Alexandra Park, Ipswich, from 12pm
Food from the Wild, Rendlesham Forest, 10.30am to 12.30pm, Try out wild food (if available), and enjoy a woodland lunch using what we find, Book on 01842 816000, £6 per person aged 10yrs+
Elmhurst Extravaganza, Elmhurst Park, Woodbridge, 2pm – 5pm, Join the Woodbridge Extravaganza for fine family fun with some traditional favourites as well as some more modern entertainments! Donkey rides, coconut shy, punch and Judy, bouncy castles, face painting, swingboats and much more… All in aid of Woodbridge and District Lions Club, supporting local causes.
Dawn Chorus Walk, Thornham Walks, Suffolk, 4am – 7am, www.thornham.org.uk, Book on 01379 788345, adults £3, children £1
Ipswich to Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run, Christchurch Park, Ipswich,
“Touring Companions 60 years on” Harkstead Church Hall, 7.30pm, Wartime Reflections in song, music and words, Emily Bennett.Tickets in Advance, £9 Adults – £4.50 Students – On the door £10 Adults £5 Contact
sallywilden@hotmail.com
“Royal” Sunday Afternoon Tea, Ipswich Oddfellows 37 High Street, Ipswich, 4pm- 01473 251867
2nd May, 2011
Mendlesham Art & Craft Show.
Wednesday 4th May
Quiz Night – Suffolk Book League. “All about Books.” Chapters Restaurant, Ipswich Institute, Tower Street, Ipswich. 7.00 pm, tickets £5, Contact 01473 236149 email sblmembsec@hotmail.co.uk
Thu 5th May
Ghost Tour Of Ipswich, Gemini Travel, Starts from Tourist Information, Centre, Ipswich, 01473 462721
Fri 6th May
The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society, Annual General Meeting, The Main Hall, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, 7.30pm, Celebrating Top Quality Meetings, Trips Out, Special Events, and Record numbers attending Meetings – another bumper year! The Control Tower Museum is also expanding, had a good season last summer, and is looking for even better this year. Free Entry, New members may join the Society on the night. No need to book just turn up! For more information see our M.H.A.S. website:www.mhas.org.uk, or call 01473 274300.
Sat 7th May – Sun 8th May
Open Days, Pedlars Wood Nature Reserve, 10am – 4pm, 01255 674735/850664
Sat 7th May
Talk by Joy Bounds – Votes for Women, Ipswich Suffragettes and the boycott of the 1911 Census, Ipswich Record Office, 10.30am, £5.50, 01473 584541
Constable Country Ramble: A Bicentennial Walk, Flatford Mill, 10am – 1pm, In 1811 John Constable painted a number of scenes around Flatford and East Bergholt, so join one of the guides on a 3 hour (4 mile) walk to the sites of these paintings. £6, booking essential 01206 298260
Turrets & Towers, Melford Hall, Long Melford, 1.30pm, an exciting afternoon delving into the history of Melford Hall, Holy Trinity Church and some of the great families of Long Melford – The Cloptons, Cordells and Hyde Parkers. The tour includes a tour and talk in Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, admission to Melford Hall and finishes with tea and cake back at Melford Hall. Part of each ticket price goes to the Holy Trinity Church Appeal. £12. Booking essential. 01787 379228
Baby & Children’s Indoor Table Top Sale, St. Augustine’s Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, 10am – 12pm, for next-to-new baby equipment, clothes from birth-7, toys, games and more, Stallholders – £6 per table. Please call Lisa on 07895 585405 or e-mail lisa.pomroy@btopenworld.com to book. No trade stands. 50p per adult entrance for buyers, children free. Car parking available.
Spring Concert, Martlesham Brass, ‘Making Music Fun in East Anglia’, St Michael’s Church, Martlesham Heath, 7pm, tickets £2.50 (children 11 and under free) from either 07802 868924 or order online at www.martleshambrass.co.uk, raffle and light refreshments will be available during the interval.
Sun 8th May
Hospital Radio Quiz Night, Kesgrave Social Club, Start 7.45pm, teams of 4, £2 per player.
East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival, Oulton Broad, Nr Lowestoft, www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/eastanglia or call Gable Events on 01780 470 718.
Concert, St Peter & St Paul’s Church, Felixstowe, 3pm, String Quintet, Music by Schubert/Haydn, Adults £10, Children Free, www.felixstowemusic.com
Charity Quiz Night, Greshams Sports Club, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, 7pm, £3 pp, Teams of 4 – 6, Call 01473 230330 to book, In aid of Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
Jumble Sale, The Scout Hut, Capel St Mary School, 2pm – 4pm, 50p
Mon 9th May
Monday Lunch, Ipswich Oddfellows 37 High Street, Ipswich, 12.15pm, 01473 251867
10th May – 5th June
”Fallen In Love; The Secret Heart of Anne Boleyn” by the Red Rose Chain. Performances at 6.30pm and 8.30pm. Sunday performances at 4pm and 6pm. No performances on Mondays.
Tue 10th May
History of the Port of Felixstowe - Ian Healey MBE,Ipswich & District Historical Transport Society, Ascension Hall, Larchcroft Rd, Ipswich, 7pm, members £1/non members £2
Wed 11th May
Walk with the Warden, Dunwich Heath, 10am – 12pm, A two hour guided walk with the warden exploring the fascinating wildlife of Dunwich Heath, meet outside the Information Centre opposite the Coastguard Cottages, tickets £5, book in advance on 01728 648501
Portrait Tour and Tea, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 2pm – 4pm, Enjoy an exclusive tour of Ickworth’s world-class art collection and discover the stories behind the portraits. Followed by tea and cake. Adult £5. Plus Park, Garden and House admission. Booking essential on 01284 769505 (Theatre Royal Booking Office).
Thu 12th May
Suffolk Book League, Ipswich Institute, Tavern St, Ipswich, 7.30pm, doors open at 7pm, Members £4, Non Members £7.50, Students Free, www.sbl.org.uk
BBC Antiques Roadshow, Layer Marney Tower, Nr Colchester, 9.30am-4.30pm, admission free to the Roadshow, www.bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow
Lunchtime Lecture, Methodist Church, Museum Street, Ipswich 1pm – 1.50pm, Made in Ipswich, Brian Dyes, admission free
Sat 14th May
The Suffolk Yeomanry & The War Against France – Talk by Dr Margaret Thomas, Ipswich Record Office, 10.30am, £5.50, 01473 584541
Midnight Walk 2011, Starts at Ipswich Town Football Club, www.midnightwalkipswich.co.uk
Plant Sale, Seaton Road Methodist Church, Felixstowe, 10am – 12pm, Plants supplied by Katie’s Garden Centre. Good quality plants at competitive prices. Plus book stall, a cake stall and refreshments. In aid of Seaton Road Methodist Church and E.A.C.H.
Past and Present Tour, Ickworth House Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11am – 1pm, Secret history of Ickworth’s Park and Gardens as head forester, head gardener and the NT regional archaeologist lead you on this fascinating tour. £12 includes Park and Garden admission. Booking essential 01284 769505.
New Volunteer Coffee Morning, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 11am – 1pm, Would you like to be a part of Sutton Hoo, make new friends and learn new skills? Find out how you can get involved and make a difference. Free entry.
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting at Sutton Heath, a circular walk for summer heathland birds. Meet at 8.00am at Upper Hollesley Heath car park, 3hrs, 4 Miles. Map ref TM378546, Contact 01473 258791, All welcome.
Community Market and Table-Top Sale, Community Centre, Ferry Road, 10am – 12pm, loads of bargains on sale from over 30 tables. Admission is free, and parking easy, there will be a raffle, and refreshments are available.
Sat 14th – Sun 15th May – PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE THE CORRECT DATES!!
Weird & Wonderful Wood, Haughley Park Barn, Stowmarket, Adult £5 Concessions £3 Children under 12 £2 Children under 3 Free, 01359 240724
The Big 4 x 4 show & Autojumble at Rougham Airfield, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 15th May
Country Fayre, Crow’s Hall, Nr Debenham, IP14 6NG, 1pm – 6pm, admission £2, under 16s Free, www.crows-hall.com
Water Powered Rockets, Thornham Walks, Suffolk, IP23 8HH, 10am – 3pm, please bring 2litre plastic drinks bottle, Free Event, www.thornham.org.uk
Charity Variety Show, Woodbridge Community Hall, Woodbridge, 7.30pm,
Sunday Tea Dance at Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe, iao Breast Cancer Research. 2.30-5pm. £5 entrance, refreshments available. Tel 01394 282285 for info.
Grand Open Day: 10am-4pm military vehicles, re-enactors, veterans and visitors from the US. The 1285th Military Police Company plan to open their new “Guard Room” alongside the revamped Red Feather Club museum.
The Red Feather Club (95th Bomb Group Heritage Association), Horham, Suffolk, IP21 5DG
Tue 17th May
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Midweek Walk round Pipers Vale. Meet at 10am at car park at Vale entrance, 2 hrs. Map ref TM178419, Contact 01473 714839, All welcome.
Wed 18th May
Guest Speaker “The Cycling Granny” Ipswich Oddfellows 37 High Street, Ipswich, 7.15pm, 01473 251867
Quiz Night & Dinner, Brantham Bull, 7pm, £12pp in advance, £15pp on night, enquiries 01473 328494
Lunchtime Concert, St Andrew’s Church, Felixstowe, 1pm, adults £5, children free, bring your lunch, drinks provided, admission free with collection on door,
May 18th-20th
Art Classes at Glemham Hall. 1, 2 or 3 days from £45 including expert tuition, morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea
19th-29th May
Bury St Edmunds Festival.
Fri 20th May – Sat 21st May
Food & Drink Festival, Christchurch Park, Ipswich
Eastern Angles perform Up out of the Sea – At the Seckford Theatre Woodbridge
Fri 20th May
Tea Dance, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 2pm – 5pm, Be transported back in time to a 1930s tea dance in Mrs Pretty’s Edwardian country house. Be guided by our dance experts, then exclusive high tea and dancing in the drawing room. £20, booking essential on 01394 389714
Summer Fashion Show and Pamper Night, Kesgrave Community Centre, 7pm – 10.30pm, £5, for more information contact Persnickety on 07941 362646
“Elvis at The Valley” at the Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich
21st–30th May
AldeburghART.
Astronomy in the Park, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 11am-4pm
Sat 21st May
Take That & Robbie Special with Skywalker, Orwell River Cruises, 7.30pm, Tickets available from Ipswich Tourist Information Centre or by calling 01473 258070
The Ark & Craft Fayre, The Ark, King William Street, Needham Market, IP6 8EA, 10am – 2pm, Admission: – adults 50p, children free
Talk by Clive Paine/ Humphrey Repton, Landscape Gardener, Ipswich Record Office, 2pm, £5.50, 01473 584541
Charity Dance, Tattingstone Village Hall, 8pm, £6, Kenny James, Country/Rock ‘n’ Roll, Raffle, No Bar so bring your own food & drink, all profit to Cancer Research, 01206 299789
Bombs and Beasties – Guided Walk, Orford Ness, 9.45am, A leisurely 5 mile, all-day walk and talk with a warden, looking at various aspects of this unique site, will include some areas not normally open to the public. Booking essential 01394 450900, NT Members £14; Non NT Members £17.50. Due to limited availability no reductions for children are available. Meet 9.45am prompt at Orford Quay. Depart approx. 4pm. Limited to 24 places.
Constable Country Ramble: Following The River Stour Upstream, Flatford Mill, 10.30am – 1pm, Join a gentle 4 mile stroll through the Dedham Vale following the southern edge of the River Stour across to Dedham and Stratford St Mary before returning to Flatford via the northern edge of the river. £6, booking essential 01206 298260
26th May – 11th June 2011
Pulse Fringe Festival. Various venues around Ipswich
27th May and 5th June 2011
Stowmarket Festival 2011.
28th & 29th May 2011
Top Crafts 2011 – Lavenham Village Hall CO10 9QT. Top Crafts, is back for again for 2011, featuring a select group of Suffolk’s best crafts
Sunday 29th May -Monday 30th May
Bawdsey Radar Museum open between 12.30pm to 4.30pm.
Sat 28th May
Village Garage Sale Trail & Table Top Sale, Capel St Mary, refreshments at the Village Hall by the Capel WI, Tombola & more, for more information contact 01473 311651, In aid of St Elizabeth Hospice
Golf Open Day & Craft Fayre at the Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich
Sun 29th May
Spring Plant Fair, Helmingham Hall Gardens, IP14 6EF, 10.30am – 4pm, £6 admission, www.helmingham.com
Woodbridge Wander – sponsored 10km walk around Woodbridge iao Cancer Campaign in Suffolk, starts at 11am, enquiries,
01473 211884
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.
Tolly Scruffs Dog Show at the Tollgate Inn, Bury St Edmunds.
Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair at Helmingham Hall Gardens, Stowmarket.
Crafts and Produce Market Yoxford Village Hall. (Last Sunday of every month)
Stowmarket Art Club 51st Annual Exhibition at the United Reformed Church.
This year will display around 250 paintings by club members and as the exhibition is non profit making, the paintings are priced fairly with no need for profit mark-up. An excellent opportunity to purchase paintings by local artists, at very favourable prices. With an ever increasing attendance at the exhibition and consequent increase in sales, an early visit is recommended. Even if you do not want to buy a painting, there is sure to be plenty for you to appreciate and admire. Admittance is free.
An added attraction this year will be a mock-up of an artist’s studio, to give visitors an impression of how the great artists of history might have worked. Who knows, it could turn out to be Stowmarket’s entry for the Turner Prize this year.
The Annual Exhibition of Stowmarket Art Club will take place from Tuesday May 24th until Saturday May 28th 2011.
There will be a Private View on Monday May 23rd at 7.30. A few free tickets to the private view are available to discerning buyers of paintings. Contact Dennis Copping 01449 612970
For more information about Stowmarket Art Club go to: www.stowmarketartclub.com
Mon 30th May
Craft & Gift Fayre, Fynn Valley Golf Club, 10am – 3pm, £1 entry – to be donated to Age UK Suffolk
Concert, St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, 6pm, J S Bach/Magnificat in D major, www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com
Native American Indians: Craft & Activities, Thornham Walks, Suffolk, IP23 8HH, 10am – 3pm, Free Event, www.thornham.org.uk
75th Anniversary Tea Party, Holywells Park, Ipswich, 2pm – 5pm
Pram Race Day
Teams of three race around the village in themed fancy-dress in aid of local charity. Village of East Bergholt, Suffolk.
Tue 31st May
Tarts, Toffs and Toilets, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11am and 2pm (1 1/2 hours). Explore 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 essential on 01284 736127, Park and Garden and House admission applies.
