OCTOBER 2023
Thurs 5th Oct
Grand Opening of Thomas Wolsey Place, 12-3pm. Come along and meet antiques expert David Harper who will perform the official opening. Indulge in a glass of fizz and some canapes. Enjoy music from jazz band MPR Jazz Ensemble or take a tour of the development. Free and open to all, Thomas Wolsey Place, Lower Brook St, Ipswich IP4 1AL
Fri 6th Oct
MacMillan Coffee Morning, 9.30-2.30pm, St Mary’s Church Room, Bramford.
Sat 7th Oct
Live Music: Black Steel Trio and Theresa Coupland, starts 7.30pm. Rickinghall V.H., Hinderclay Rd, Rickinghall. Tickets £7, 01473 912626 or 07591 099519
Alightlefton featuring Laura Wyatt, Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Henry Smith’s Country Dreams, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Live Music: Power House, 8pm start, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe
Sun 8th Oct
Land Rover Show, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Copdock Medals & Militaria Fair. Copdock Community Hall, Old London Rd, Copdock IP8 3JD. 9,30am-2pm, admission £3, U16s Free. Quality dealers from Waterloo to WWII. More info 07733 474905 or 07810 311977
Tues 10th Oct
Talk: Houseplants, Michael Perry, aka The Plant Geek – 7pm. Felixstowe Garden Club, Old Felixstowe Community Cenrte, Ferry Rd, Felixstowe
Wed 11th Oct
Talk: The 1953 Floods and how they affected East Anglia by Linda Sexton, Broadway House, Orwell Rd, Felixstowe, 7.30pm
Fri 13th Oct
Music: Ryan Payling – C&W. 8-11pm. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich
Thurs 12th Oct
Ipswich RSPB Group Indoor Meeting. ‘Alaska – Birds, Bears, Eagles and More’, illustrated talk by Derek Howes, Wildlife Photographer and Tour Guide. 7.30pm, Rushmere St Andrew Church Hall, The Street, Rushmere, all welcome. Contact 07887 770942.
Sat 14th Oct
Peanutz Party, Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Live Music: Living the Dream. 8pm start, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe
Sun 15th Oct
Craft Fair, Whatfield V.H., Rectory Rd. 10am-4pm.
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting at Shotley Gate and surrounding area for winter wildfowl and waders. Meet at 9am at Bristol Arms Shotley. 2-3 hours, 2-3 miles. Contact 07887 770942. No charge. All welcome.
Fri 20th Oct
Longshot – C&W. 8-11pm. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich
Sat 21st Oct
Kicks in the Stix, Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Kirton Arts & Crafts Fair, Kirton Church Hall, Kirton, 10am-2pm. Local artists and craftspeople will be selling a wide range of items. Light lunches & refreshments available. Free admission and parking.
Live Music: Class Act, 8pm start, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe
Tues 24th Oct
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Midweek Walk round Holywells Park Ipswich, approx 2 hours. Meet at 10:30 at Stable Block off Cliff Lane . Contact 01473 258791. No charge. All welcome.
Thurs 26th Oct
Kids Halloween Party, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Fri 27th Oct
Family History drop-in session with Felixstowe Family History Soc, Broadway House, Orwell Rd, Felixstowe, 10.15am-noon
The Browns, Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Sat 28th & Sun 29th Oct
Saxon & Viking Festival, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Sat 28th Oct
Workin’ Progress, Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111
Coffee Morning, St Mary’s Church Room. Bacon rolls, hot dogs, scones, cakes, sausage rolls. Plus raffle, 10am-noon
Live Music: Sammy Jo & the Red Flamnes, 8pm start, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe
Live Music – Coast. 8-11pm. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich