November 2025
Sun 2nd Nov
Family Halloween Spook Parties, KWMCC, Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave, tickets kwmcc.co.uk/ourevents
Thurs 6th Nov
Talk: “Flying the Hunter and Other Things!” by Rod Dean. Ipswich Sports Club, Henley Road Ipswich IP1 4NJ. Starts at 7.30pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. Ipswich Aviation Society
Renew Wellbeing Cafe, where it’s ok not to be ok, 12:30-2pm. Taste Community Cafe, Woodbridge Road
Fri 7th Nov
90’s Dance Class, KWMCC, Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave, tickets kwmcc.co.uk/ourevents
Sat 8th Nov
RSPCA Holbrook Christmas Fair, 10am-2pm Holbrook Village Hall. Includes a visit by Santa Paws, lots of stalls, crafts and refreshements. all in aid of helping animals in local area.
Grand Slam Pairs Darts. Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Thurs 13th Nov
Ipswich RSPB Group Indoor Meeting ’Nightjars – An insight into this mysterious crepuscular bird’ an illustrated talk by Greg Conway, starts 7.30pm Rushmere St Andrew Church Hall, The Street, Rushmere, Ipswich. Admission: members £3 (cons apply). Non-Members £5, U18s free.
Sat 15th Nov
Holy Trinity Church Christmas Fair, Stowupland Village Hall. 10am-4.30pm. Excellent craft’s make great Christmas gifts. Tombola, Name the Bear. Grand Hamper Draw, Refreshments, Admission Free, Car parking.
Evening of Shanty and Sea Songs, St Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich. 7.30-11pm, raising funds for Felixstowe Lifeboat
Craft Sale & Refreshments, Creeting St Mary Church 10-3pm, Free admission
Drop in, Bereavement Cafe from 2pm. Taste Community Cafe, Woodbridge Road
Sun 16th Nov
Concert: Ipswich Theatre Organ Club, Castle Hill United Reformed Church, Dryden Rd, Ipswich 2.30pm
Tickets £12 at the door.
Fri 21st-Sun 23rd Nov
Suffolk Country Christmas Fair, Hintlesham Hall, Suffolk. Ticket entry – book online – see page 12 of this magaine and also find out how you can get reduced admission
Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd Nov
Christmas Craft Market. Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Santa’s Grotto. Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Sat 22nd Nov
Christmas Shopping Day, Kirton Church Hall & Scout Hut, Church Lane, Kirton, 10-2. Free admission
Tues 25th Nov
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Midweek Walk at Freston near Ipswich for wildlife and waders. 2 hours. Meet at 10.30am at Freston Hill upper car park. Contact 07922 139226. No charge. All welcome but assistance dogs only, please.
Sat 29th & Sun 30th Nov
Christmas Craft Market. Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Santa’s Grotto. Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Sat 29th Nov
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting at North Warren RSPB Reserve for winter geese and wildfowl. Meet at 8.30am Thorpe Road coastal car park Aldeburgh. Lasts 2-3 hours. 07922 139226. No charge for walk, but parking charges apply. All welcome but assistance dogs only
Autumn Concert: Ipswich Symphony Orchestra. Wagner, Beethoven, Vaugham Williams with guest pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason. Ipswich Corn Exchange, 7.30pm. Box office 01473 433100 www.ipswichtheatres.co.uk
Christmas Fair being held at 13th Ipswich Scout Hall, Rushmere Road, Ipswich. 9am-5pm. Adults £2, U16’s free.
Free parking, with free shuttle bus transfer, available at St Andrews Church, The Street Rushmere St Andrew. Limited disabled parking at 13th Scout Hall
KWMCC Christmas Market, KWMCC, Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave, tickets kwmcc.co.uk/ourevents