WEEKLY EVENTS
Every Monday
Phoenix Folk Dance Club, English Country Dancing, Little Bealings Village Hall, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, contact 01394 388787
Ipswich Sea Cadets - The Sea Cadet Corps is a nationwide voluntary uniformed youth organisation. Most activities are based on the traditions and customs of the Royal Navy. Activities for 10-17 year olds, more information www.tsorwell.co.uk, call (01473) 259508 or e-mail info@tsorwell.co.uk
Discovering Suffolk. Westbourne Sports College, Marlow Road, 7pm until 9pm. Talks for February include '20c, East Anglian Artists' and 'Superstition & Witchcraft', For further information ring 01473 214494 or e-mail your details to 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 422667 after 2pm for further details
Poker Night, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich
Every Tuesday
Tea Dance, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, 2pm - 4pm Ballroom & Sequence Dancing, £2, Includes tea and biscuits, for further information tel 01473 257593.
Drop in Evenings at The Ipswich Buddhist Centre (In The Thoroughfare) 7.30 to 10.00 pm, All welcome, Come and try Meditation and see what Buddhism is about
Knit ‘n’ Natter Group, Bags of Handles, Walton, Felixstowe, 6pm – 9pm, Knit, Natter and browse through hundreds of knitting magazines.
Every Wednesday
Discovering Suffolk. Westbourne Sports College, Marlow Road, 7pm until 9pm, A series of illustrated talks, mainly on Suffolk. For further information ring 01473 214494 or e-mail your details to discoversuffolk@btinternet.com
French Classes for Primary age children, Rushmere Church Hall, Wednesdays in term time, 4.30pm - 5.05pm 5-6 year olds, 5.10pm - 5.45pm 7-8 year olds, 01473 317 123
New Voices is 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.
Irish Set Dancing, Newton Road Conservative Club, Ipswich, 8.15pm – 10.30pm, lighthearted, a friendly group of dancers who would welcome new members, including beginners. No partner required. Just come along on the night or call Mary on 01394 610553 for more details
Drumming Group - African, Brazilian and Original Grooves. Beginners welcome, drums available, Henley Community Centre, 7.30pm - 9.30 pm. £5 Contact Eddie 07948 359405
Every Thursday
Ipswich Country Market, Local Food and Hand Made Crafts, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Thursdays 10.15am - 11.30pm. Open to all, Free entry
Coffee and Chat: informal coffee morning with activities, 10.00am – 12noon All Saints Church Hall Blenheim Road, Ipswich
Every Saturday
Lazy Daisy with Danie at Martlesham Pavilion, Yoga Tots and Baby Massage Dad's Sessions, 0845 465 0925, www.lazydaisybirthing.co.uk
Every Sunday
Latin & Ballroom, Beginners class, at the Welcome Hall, Adj Mariners pub, High Road, Trimley St Mary, 6pm-7pm, more information telephone 07932038373
Mon 1st Mar – Sun 7th Mar
Open Furniture Week, Ickworth House, Park & Garden, Bury St Edmunds, 11am - 4.30pm, With the start of a new season the house will be opening lids, drawers and doors for sneaky peak inside. Park admission applies to Non- Members, excludes Wednesday and Thursday.
Tue 2nd Mar
Suffolk Book League, St Joseph’s College Library, Ipswich, 7.30pm, doors open 7pm, Humphrey Hawksley, BBC foreign correspondent, thriller writer and commentator, Members £4, Non-members £7.50, Students: Free www.sbl.org.uk
Scrabble Club, Oddfellows Hall, Ipswich (next to Ipswich Museum), All welcome - from beginners to the more competent players, Entry £2 including refreshments, Contact 01473 251867 or email Ipswich.branch@oddfellows.co.uk
Wed 3rd Mar
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
“Smugglers and Poachers” by William Tyler MBE, Ipswich Maritime Trust talk, Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Woolverstone, 8pm, non-members £4.50, www.ipswichmaritimetrust.org.uk or 07531 083576
The Big Quiz, Bob Strong, Orwell Crossing, Ipswich
Lunchtime Lecture, Roger Knight – The dangerous business of victualling warships at Great Yarmouth 1796-1815, University Campus Suffolk, Ipswich, 2pm-3pm, 01473 338000
Thu 4th Mar
The Cross Keys Real Ale Run, leaves Ipswich at 8pm and returns at 10.30pm, Come and sample some great local and national real ales with the return fare just £2.50 each, bookings to Mark on 01449 760229.
Fri 5th Mar
Auction of goods and promises, All Saints Church Hall, Blenheim Road Ipswich, Viewing from 2pm, Auction at 7pm.
Martlesham Heath Aviation Society, Gerry Honey, Wing Commander [Ret’d] OBE, presents an illustrated talk entitled Harrier Operations and Vintage Display Flying, Martlesham Heath Community Centre. 7.30pm, Admission £1.50 members £2.50 non members, www.mhas.org.uk
Bollywood Night, Deben High School, Felixstowe, 7pm, for information call 01349 282602
Sat 6th Mar – Sun 7th Mar
Discover West Stow, West Stow, Near Bury St Edmunds, Free open day, 01284 728718 – www.weststow.org
Discovering Moyse’s Hall, Moyse’s Hall, Bury St Edmunds, Free entry, 01284 70618
Sat 6th Mar
River and Heaths Ramble, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 11am – 1.30pm, Join experienced walk leaders Roger and Stella Wolfe for a guided ramble through the beautiful countryside which surrounds Sutton Hoo. £6, booking essential on 01394 389714,
Band Concert, Ipswich & Norwich Co-op Band, St Johns Church, Woodbridge, 7.30pm
Charity Table Top Sale, Church Hall, Sproughton, 10am – 2pm, Free Admission,.
Woodbridge Green Fair, Salvation Army Hall, Woodbridge, 10am – 4pm, admission by donation, stalls, Crafts, Green Ideas, Books, Bric-a-brac, Local Food and Live Music
Retro Night all the best old 70s to 2000 hits. Bourne Vale Sports & Social Club, Halifax Road, £5, Phone 07887480078 for tickets.
Lets Dance with change4life, Orwell High School, Felixstowe, afternoon of movement and dance to get you moving hosted by Suffolk Branch of National Keep Fit Association. For more info and to register go to www.change4life.com/dance or contact Sue Lisette on 01473 273923.
Trianon Concert, Trinity Methodist Church, Felixstowe, 7.30pm, 01206 271019
Big Jumble Sale, The Church Hall, Kirton, 2pm – 4pm, Admission 30p.
Tea and Talks at Ipswich Museum, Both Hidden and Clear: Lady Anne Drury’s emblematic close, talks begin at 3pm, £3.50, 01473 433691
Sun 7th Mar
Family Concert, Ipswich Orchestral Society, Ipswich Corn Exchange, 2.30pm, Tickets available from the Box office on 01473 433100
Edith Pretty Tour and Tea, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 2pm – 4pm, Walk in the footsteps of Edith Pretty and explore her home, Tranmer House, at Sutton Hoo in the company of a knowledgeable guide. Finish with a scrumptious cream tea. £10 - booking essential on 01394 389714.
Antique & Collectors’ Fair, Hotel Elizabeth, Copdock, 9am – 4pm, £2.00
Mon 8th Mar
Remarkable Women of Ipswich Guided Walk, Tourist information Centre, Ipswich, 2.15pm, £6 including refreshments
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Tue 9th March
‘Peto’s Lowestoft’ - Ipswich & District Historical Transport Society, - Ascension Hall, Larchcroft Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm
Wed 10th Mar
Souper Day at Dunwich, from 12 noon, Why not come and try our lovely homemade soups and take a recipe or two home. Tickets £9 per person. Booking essential on 01728 648501,
Lunchtime Lecture - David Company, University Campus Suffolk, Ipswich, 2pm - 3pm, 01473 338000
The Silk Weaving Industry of South West Suffolk”, Suffolk Industrial Archaeology Society March Meeting, Room 1, Castle Hill Community Centre, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Illustrated talk “with Speaker David Tooth.
Thu 11th Mar
A fundraising concert by The Band of The Parachute Regiment, 6pm – 8.30pm. Hosted by the East of England Co-operative Society at Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2BJ. In aid of Help for Heroes, SSAFA Forces Help and the Colchester Garrison Welfare Fund. Tickets £7.00 including light refreshments available from the East of England Co-operative Society Membership Department on 01473 786068. For more information go to www.eastofengland.coop
A Celebration of Birds, RSPB Ipswich Group – Indoor Meeting Sidegate Lane School, Ipswich, 7.30pm, 01473 423213, www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ipswich
Ipswich Town Lecture/Concert Series – Lecture by Janet Dann/Belstead House/Hidden Lives, Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich, 1.00-1.50pm, Admission is free with a retiring collection, donations of at least £2pp are welcomed, www.ipswich-arts.org.uk
Sat 13th Mar – Sat 31st Oct
Pictures of History – the drawings of Victor Ambrus
National Trust Exhibition in partnership with Time Team, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10.30am – 5pm, this year’s exhibition at Sutton Hoo features the fascinating drawings of Time Team artist Victor Ambrus. In addition, items borrowed from other museums accompany the art and relate to the subjects depicted. Normal admission.
Sat 13th Mar – Sun 14th Mar
Art Collective @ IP-City, Art Exhibition, IP-City, Bath Street, Ipswich,
Science Festival, Jimmy’s Farm, Wherstead,
Sat 13th Mar
Behind the Scenes Tours: The Buildings at Flatford, Bridge Cottage, Flatford, 11am, 12 noon, 2.30pm & 3.30pm, You may have seen the buildings at Flatford from the outside, but here is an opportunity to see inside. Join a knowledgeable guide for one of three tours visiting Flatford Mill, Willy Lott’s House and Valley Farm, £6 per person, Booking essential on 01206 298260.
Tea and Talks at Ipswich Museum, Drawing from life: Suffolk artists, Talks start at 3pm, £3.50 per talk, 01473 433691
Suffolk Orchids Society Annual Show, St Michaels Church Centre, Martlsham, 10am – 4pm, admission £1, Orchid displays, potting demos, advice on cultivation, raffle & refreshments
Help for Haiti Charity Dance, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave, 8pm – 11.30pm, 01473 624538
Quiz Night, Suffolk Wildlife Trust Henley Community Centre, 7.30pm, teams up to 6 - £8 each or £45 table of 6, includes hot supper, Book on 01473 748778
Concert – Stowmarket Chorale, St Mary’s, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm, 01499 743990
Old Thunder – an evening with Hillaire Belloc presented by Sue Lawley celebrating the life of this great writer, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, 7.30pm, Tickets £10/8, 01284 769505
Charity Dance, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave, tickets available from Keith Rodwell at the club, in aid of The People of Haiti.
Cream Teas, Redgrave & Lopham Fen, near Bressingham, 10am - 4pm, Delicious Cream Teas for Mothering Sunday, £3 per person, Contact: SWT 01379 688333
Sun 14th Mar
Mother’s Day Walk, Ickworth House, Park & Garden, Bury St Edmunds, 11.30am - 2pm. After the walk you will be served with a hot drink, and a piece of cake and each Mother will receive a posy of Ickworth daffodils. Adult £12, child £5, Price includes admission to the park, Booking essential on 01284 735961.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 2pm – 4pm, Celebrate Mother’s day with an Edwardian style afternoon tea in the elegant surroundings of Tranmer House, Enjoy delicate sandwiches, tempting cakes and exquisite fancies, £14.95, booking essential on 01394 389714.
Quills and Writing Workshop, West Stow, Near Bury St Edmunds, 11am – 4pm, Over 16’s Only £15 Booking Essential 01284 728718 www.sweststow.org
Mothering Sunday Cream Tea, Redgrave & Lopham Fen, 10am-4pm, £3pp
The Suffolk Villages Festival Winter Concert–Veiled: Music for Holy Week, St Mary’s Church, Boxford, 6.00pm, 01206 366603, www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com
Mother’s Day Tour, Moyse’s Hall, Bury St Edmunds, 2.30pm, 01284 706183, www.moyseshall.org
Antiques & Collectors Fair, Community Hall Woodbridge, 10am – 4pm, Admission 70p
Mon 15th Mar
Art Classes for Beginners, Redgrave & Lopham Fen, nr Bressingham, 10am - 1pm, Explore different techniques in paint and pencil to help with observation, with Kate Nockles, adults only, £7.50, Booking essential. SWT 01473 892430 / 890089
Tue 16th Mar
RSPB Ipswich Group, Holywells Park Walk, 10am, Meet at Stable Block off Cliff Lane, 01473 423213, www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ipswich
Activity Day for home-educated young people (5 - 16 years), Redgrave & Lopham Fen, near Bressingham, 10.30am - 2.30pm, 'Cuckoos and Signs of Spring', £6. Booking essential. Contact: SWT 01379 688333
Wed 17th Mar
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
“Grow your own…for health and wealth”, Oddfellows Hall, Ipswich, (next to Ipswich Museum), Guest speaker Karen Kenny (Radio Suffolk broadcaster, garden writer and lecturer) will take a fun look at growing fruit and vegetables to keep us healthy and save us money too. All welcome, Entry £2 inc coffee and biscuits, Contact 01473 251867 or email Ipswich.branch@oddfellows.co.uk
St Patrick's Night celebrations, Newton Road Conservative Club, Ipswich, 8pm, Come and join a friendly group of Irish dancers for an evening of Irish music and dance. No experience or partner necessary. Just turn up on the night or call Mary on 01394 610553 for more details.
Garden Birds – Suffolk Wildlife Trust Talks, by Michael Toms, St Margaret’s School, Ipswich, 7.30pm Admission £2
Suffolk & Essex Business to Business Exhibition 2010, Ipswich Corn Exchange, 10am-7pm,
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Lunchtime Lecture, University Campus Suffolk, Ipswich, Matthew Darbyshire – Artist’s Talk, 2pm - 3pm, 01473 338000
Thu 18th Mar
Suffolk Dragonflies, Indicators of Climate Change. Talk by David Healey. Woodbridge Community Hall, 7.30pm, £2
Town & Robe 1327 Riots – Lecture, Moyse’s Hall, Bury St Edmunds, 2pm, 01284 706183, www.moyseshall.org
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Fri 19th Mar
In a Dark, Dark Wood – Night Walk around Priestley Wood, Meet at Barking Church, suitable for ages 8+ - no torches allowed, 7pm - 9pm, £3pp, Book on 01449 724633
Sat 20th Mar
Italian Theme Night, The Cross Keys, Henley, Bookings call Mark or Louise on 01449 760229.
Table Top Sale, St Mary’s Church Centre, Trimley, 11am – 3pm
Concert by Ipswich Community Light Orchestra, The Church of St John’s, Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, in support of the Ipswich Citizens Advice Bureau. Tickets priced £5, may be had on the door or from the Citizens Advice Bureau, 19 Tower Street, Ipswich, or from members of the Orchestra.
Guided Walk from Sproughton Church to Ipswich Waterfront – meet at Wet Dock Car Park, Duke St, Ipswich, 3.5 miles, Booking essential 01473 433995
RSPB Ipswich Group – Field Meeting to Felixstowe Ferry, Meet at the car park opposite Ferry Boat Inn at 10am, 01473 423213 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/ipswich
Antiques & Collectors Fair, Kesgrave Community Centre, Kesgrave, 9am – 4pm, Admission £1.50
Sun 21st Mar
Car Boot Sale, The Cross Keys, Henley, £3 per pitch, call Mark on 01449 760229 to book
Italian Food Market, Budgen Car Park, Woodbridge, 10am – 4pm
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, Free to NT members, Park admission applies to non NT members, No booking required,
Craft Workshop, Redgrave & Lopham Fen, near Bressingham, 10.30am - 12 noon, £7.50 per person. Booking essential. Contact: SWT 01379 688333
Lecture Lunch with Dr. Sam Newton, The Sutton Hoo Treasure and the Staffordshire Hoard, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 11.30am – 2pm, Includes coffee and two course hot lunch. £22.50 - booking essential on 01394 389714
NCT Nearly New Sale, Stoke High School, Ipswich, 1pm – 3pm, Admission £1 per adult, free after 2pm, In aid of National Childbirth Trust charity, details at www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/ipswich.
Ipswich Jazz Club, Sue Richardson Quintet, California Social Club, Foxhall Rd, Ipswich, 8pm – 10.30pm, 01473 231552- www.ipswichjazzclub.co.uk
The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, enter now at www.sportrelief.com
Crafter Retreat Day hosted by Whoops A Daisy, Shipwreck, Shotley Gate, 10.30am - 4.30pm, 01473 788390, www.whoopsadaisy.biz
Tue 23rd Mar
Pop Quiz, Willis Limited, Ipswich, 7.30pm, James Hazell from BBC Radio Suffolk is host, Come and join us for a fun evening, £8.50 per person (teams of 4 - 6 people). Price includes jacket potato supper. Licensed bar available, Book early as this is always a sell out!
Wed 24th Mar
Mayor's Charity Quiz, Ipswich Corn Exchange, tel 01473 432641 to book your place
Botanical Illustration, Redgrave & Lopham Fen, near Bressingham, 10am - 1pm, covering a range of illustration techniques with an emphasis on botanical accuracy, with Christine Grey-Wilson, For adults only, £14 or £50 for 4 sessions. Booking essential, Contact: SWT 01473 892430 / 890089
Thu 25th Mar
Charity Quiz Night, Greshams Sports Club, Ipswich, Teams of between 4 and 8, £5 per person includes a light supper, Tickets available by Calling The Hearing Care Centre on 01473 230330. In aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People,
South African Beadwork, Ipswich Museum, 2pm – 4pm, Admission Free, no need to book
Fun Pub Quiz and Food, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich, 8pm, £2 per player
Fri 26th Mar – Sun 28th Mar
Plant Sale, Trinity Park, Ipswich.
Sat 27th Mar
Air Ambulance Charity Dance, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave, with bands Martells and Cool Remedy, Foz from BBC Radio Sufolk as compere, raffle with fantastic prizes, tickets are on sale now,
Constable Country Ramble: Stour Valley Views, Bridge Cottage, Flatford, 10.30am - 1pm, £6 per person, booking essential on 01206 298260.
Landguard Fort, Felixstowe re-opens to the public at 10am with 95th Rifle re-enactment group in attendance. www.landguard.com contact 07749695523
The Ipswich Hospital Band Spring Concert, St Peter’s by the Waterfront, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Tickets £9 (£7Concessions) 01473 438730
Hadleigh Coral Society, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, 7.30pm, 01728 687110, www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk
Easter Craft Fair, Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Felixstowe, 10am – 4pm
Indoor Car Boot Sale, Felixstowe Community association, 10am – 12pm, to book a table call Fred Andrew on 01394 286984
Coffee Morning, Suffolk Wildlife Trust , 79 Roman Way, Felixstowe, 10am – 12.30pm,
Sun 28th Mar
An Introduction to Traditional Stone Carving, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10.30am – 4.30pm, with stone carver Brian Ansell. Refreshments and light lunch included. £35 - booking essential on 01394 389714. (min age 12).
Landguard Fort, Felixstowe, 10am - 5pm, 95th Rifles re-enactment group. Outside battery tour (weather permitting) at 11.30am (maximum 10 people) www.landguard.com contact 07749695523
Bird Celebration, Suffolk Wildlife Trust Lackford Lakes, Bury St Edmunds, 11am – 4pm
The Dizzy Heights of Bures, Dedham Vale Winter Walks, 10.00am – 12.30pm, 5 miles, 01473 26426
Mon 29th Mar – Mon 5th Apr
Beer Festival, The Cross Keys, Henley, to celebrate national cask ale week with events planned throughout the week.
Mon 29th Mar
Ipswich Transport Society Meeting, Bridge Ward Social Club, Ipswich 7.30pm, Entry £2, “Scenes of Transport from the last 40 years” an Illustrated talk by Allen Sibley.
Tue 30th Mar
Butterflies of Suffolk, Talk by Rob Parker, Redgrave & Lopham Fen, 7.30pm, £2
Fashion Show, Deben High School, Felixstowe, 7.30pm, see page 15 of March Magazine for details
Wed 31st Mar
Lunchtime Lecture, Roxy Freeman, University Campus Suffolk, Ipswich, 2pm - 3pm, 01473 338000
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