Wed 1st Nov
Woodbridge Writers Group, Woodbridge Library, 10am-noon. Friendly group for reciprocal feedback, encouragement, and support regarding anything you’re writing or have written – jane@bakwon.com
Thurs 2nd Nov
Talk: Radio Caroline – the true story of the boat that rocked – with Caroline dj Ray Clark. St Clements Art Centre, Ipswich. Droos 6.30pm, for 7.30pm start. Bar. Tickets £10 in advance as numbers are limited. Buy online at www.rcsocietysales.co.uk or at Out of Time Records, Ipswich
Fri 3rd Nov
Julie Dawn – Country & Western. Licensed bar. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AB. 8-11pm.
Sat 4th Nov
Live Music: Maddison County, starts 7.30pm. Rickinghall V.H., Hinderclay Rd, Rickinghall. Tickets £10, 01473 912626 or 07591 099519
Ipswich Fireworks, Christchurch Park, Ipswich. www.ipswichfireworks.com
Family Halloween Disco – Fancy Dress. £2 Adults, FREE Children. 7-11pm. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AB.
Thurs 9th Nov
The RBL Festival of Remembrance, Felixstowe Spa in support of Felixstowe Poppy Appeal, tickets and info at www.spapavilion.uk
Ipswich RSPB Group Indoor Meeting. ‘Christmas has come early! The birding years 2022 to 2023’, an illustrated talk by Tim Kenny, Ipswich RSPB Local Group Leader. 7.30pm Rushmere St Andrew Church Hall, The Street, Rushmere, Ipswich
Fri 10th Nov
The Roy Orbison Story with Barry Steele, Ipswich Corn Exchange – See page 7 of this magazine
Andy Ottley – Elvis Tribute. 8-11.15pm.Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich,
Sat 11th Nov
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting at Abberton Reservoir Essex for wildfowl, swans and egrets. Meet at 9.30pm at Layer-de-la-Haye causeway layby CO2 0EU. 3 hours, 2 miles. Contact 01473258791. No charge. All welcome.
Tues 14th Nov
Talk: Beth Chatto’s Garden Past & Present, Felixstowe Garden Club, Old Felixstowe Com Centre, FGerry Rd, Felixstowe. 01394 211739 for info
Deben Flower Club Meeting, Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton, 7.30pm
Wed 15th Nov
Orwell Art Club: Evelyn Planitzer, a mixed media artist describes how to make a Monoprint collage. Parish Halls Rushmere St Andrew, Humber Doucy Lane, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich at 7.30pm.
Woodbridge Writers Group, Woodbridge Library, 10am-noon. Friendly group for reciprocal feedback, encouragement, and support regarding anything you’re writing or have written – jane@bakwon.com
Fri 17th Nov
Brian Mann – Country & Western. 8-11pm, Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich
Sat 18th Nov
Christmas Craft Fair, Stowupland V.H., Church Rd, Stowupland. 10am-4.30pm, free admission
RSPCA Christmas Fair, Holbrook V.H. 10am-2pm, Gifts, Cards, Crafts, Cakes and Raffle. Free Entry.
Quiz Night, Woodbridge Library, 7pm for 7.30pm start. £5pp, max 6 in a team. Bring own drinks & nibbles. To register your team (and team name) and pay, please pop into Woodbridge Library or call 01394 330855
Concert: An Evening of Mozart & Haydn, St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh. 7.30pm, tickets £15 The Idler bookshop in Hadleigh, or on the door.
Mon 20th Nov
Talk: Bottisham Air Museum – A Tale of Four Mustangs, Greenfinch Church Hall, Gereenfinch Ave, Ipswich. 7.30pm-9.30pm – 01473 405116
Tues 21st Nov
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Midweek Walk round Kiln Meadow and Thorrington Hall Ipswich. Approx 2 hours. Meet 10.30am at Marbled White Drive IP8 3TL.
Thurs 23rd Nov
Top Time Games Club, Woodbridge Library, 2-4pm. Improve your vocabulary and exercise your mind with Scrabble or practice strategey and balance with dominoes
Fri 24th – Sun 26th Nov
Suffolk County Christmas Fair, Hintlesham Hall, Ipswich. Over 120 stalls – see page 5
Sat 25th & Sun 26th Nov
Art Exhibition, 13th Ipswich Sea Scout HQ, The Drift, Rushmere Road, Ipswich.
Christmas Craft Market & 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 25th Nov
M J Soul – Soul/Reggae/Motown 8-11.15pm.Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AB.
WI Christmas Bazaar, Loraine Victory Hall, Ship Lane, Bramford. Gifts, decorations, puzzles, crafts and much more. 11.30am – 3pm.
Table Top Sale, cakes, bric-a-brac, toys, books etc. Tea & Coffee, Raffle, Free Entry, 9am-noon, Find & Top-up Shop, St Mathews Church, Portman Rd, Ipswich
Wed 29th Nov
Talk: Leiston Works Railway. 7.30pm at Salvation Army, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich