What’s On November

Sat 2nd Nov

Ipswich Christchurch Park Firework Spectacular. Live music stages, locally sourced street food stalls, a bar, a fairground and a children’s funfair. Gates open at 6pm with fireworks at 8pm and family fun through to 10pm, www.ipswichfireworks.com

Spectacular Fireworks Display & Live Concert, a fantastic bonfire night for all the family. Gates 3.30pm,  entertainment 4pm, fireworks 8pm, Trinity Park, Ipswich, www.fireworksdisplaysuffolk.co.uk

Stowmarket Bonfire Night Celebrations, taking place in the grounds of The Food Museum, you can enjoy a magical firework display, bonfire and family-friendly amusements including a working steam engine and fairground. Gates open  6pm, with the bonfire lit at 7pm. Fireworks 7.30pm, www.foodmuseum.org.uk/events/bonfire-night-celebrations/

Halloween in Legends Bar, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Fri 8th Nov

Live Music: Kenny Junior – Country Music. £6 Members, £8 Non-members. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AB. 8-11pm.

Sat 9th Nov

Ipswich YM RUFC Fireworks, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew. Please book in advance at wwwipswichymrugby.co.uk. Tickets £7, under 4s free. Tickets on gate £8. Gates open 6pm, Bar 6-11pm, fireworks 7.30pm

Heveningham Hall Fireworks Spectacular, The Hoosiers have been revealed as this year’s headline act! This event isbrimming with an exciting array of things to see and do, www.heveninghamfireworks.com

Grand Slam Doubles Darts 2024. Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Christmas Fair iao RSPCA, Holbrook Village Hall, Holbrook, 10am-2pm, gifts, cards, crafts, raffle, refreshments

Charity Quiz Night, Colchester Rd Baptist Church Hall, Colchester Rd, Ipswich, £6 pp max 4 in a team, includes food. (Please enter church via Sidegate Lane West entrance).

Live Music: Stepback – Songs through the decades. £5 Members, £7 Non-members. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AB. 8-11pm.

Sun 10th Nov

Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting at Dunwich and Dingle Marshes for late autumn and winter birds. Meet at 08:00 at Dunwich Beach car park IP17 3EN. 3-4 hours, 3-4 miles. Contact 07887770942. No charge. All welcome.

Wed 13th Nov

Talk: Adrimal Sir Philip Vere Broke, 7.30pm, Broadway House, Orwell Rd, Felixstowe

Thurs 14th Nov

Ipswich RSPB Group Indoor Meeting. ‘Operation Turtle Dove’ an illustrated talk. Starts at 7.30pm, Rushmere St Andrew Church Hall, The Street, Rushmere, Ipswich, IP5 1DH. Local Group members £3 (cons apply). Non-Members £5. U18s free. Tel 078877 70942. All welcome.

Sat 16th Nov

Craft Fair, iao St Johns Church, St Johns Church Hall, Culdwell Hall Rd, Ipswich, 10am-3pm

Craft Sale & Refreshments, The Vestry, Creeting St Mary, 10am-4pm, Free admission

Fri 22nd Nov

Live Music: Jeff Gallant – Country Music. £6 Members, £8 Non-members. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AB. 8-11pm.

Sat 23rd-Sun 24th 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

Christmas Tree Festival, St Mary’s Church, Somersham. Free entry

Sat 23rd Nov

Christmas Bazaar, Somersham Village Hall. Father Christmas, games, stalls, cakes and craftss. Free entry

Kirton Arts & Crafts Fair, Kirton church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton, 10am-2pm

Tues 26th Nov

Ipswich RSPB Group Midweek Walk round Rushmere Common, Ipswich. Lasts approx 2 hours. Meet at 10:30 at Heath Road entrance IP4 5SL. T:  01473 258791. No charge

Sat 30th Nov-Sun 1st Dec

Christmas Craft Market, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Sat 30th Nov

Live Music: Carl Chapman – Rankin2Tone – Pop/Rock.Soul/Ska/Reggae. £5 Members, £7  Non-members, £1 Children under 16. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AB. 8.00-11.00pm

Christmas Bazaar,  2pm- 4pm, Little Blakenham Church, Valley Road, IP8 4LT. Mulled Wine, Refreshments, Games, Christmas Gifts, Cakes. 

Ukulele Concert, St Mary’s Church, Somersham. An afternoon of entertainment. Tickets £6.50, U12s free. Tickets Christine 01473 879263