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Educating Rita, 7th May 2024 to 11th May 2024, 19:45 to 21:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14 miles)
Follow the journey of Rita, a working-class hairdresser, as she enrols in an Open University course, challenging societal norms and questioning the true meaning of success and fulfilment. Willy Russell’s script is a witty and poignant exploration of self-discovery and the transformative power of education.
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.
Tickets £16, £14 plus booking fee.
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot on 12th May & Spring Break Car Show, 12th May 2024, 7:00 to 13:00 at Stonha, Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonha, Aspal (7.9 miles)
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot & Spring Break Car Show on 12th May 2024
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot – Flash flooding ruined last weekend but 100% open this Sunday & we have the Spring Break Car Show on at the same time so a big crowd expected & great weather. Covered stalls available still but hurry up & text 07817539168 to reserve one otherwise just turn up on the day and sell from £6.
Our next Bank Holiday is May 26th/27th where we are open Sunday & Monday - text to pre book a covered stall for all Sundays/BH Mondays.
So just turn up and sell from £6 no booking needed, Covered stalls are available to reserve for any Sunday/Bank Holiday Monday by texting 07817539168 and we now have no restrictions for anyone selling plants at the Car Boot. Hoping to see lots more
plant growers & anyone with any gardening items.
Covered stalls are available for any Sunday plus Bank Holidays (next is May 27th), text 07817539168 to reserve one - Guaranteed on the main field close to food and toilets and only £12. Everyone else can just turn up on the day.
Plus starting this Year we will begin the Stonham Barns Thursday Car Boot which will begin once the weather has improved. I expect this will be at the start of July 2024.
We’ll need lots of support to make sure this is a permanent fixture so please let everyone know.
Events run at the same time as the Car Boot so a bigger crowd always expected. The first is Spring Break Car Show on 12th May 2024 followed the Steam & Vintage Show on 19th May 2024 followed by Vauxfest on 23rd June 2024 and Shinka (East Coast Japanese Car Show) on 8th July
We are the best priced & still the friendliest Car Boot in Suffolk so come & sell from only £6 and it’s still free parking & buying & everyone welcome to just turn up and have a look around as there’s so much to do at Stonham.
I've had a few questions about when we actually start. We always used to start at 8am and most people do still turn up at 8/8.30 but, we do get people arriving stupidly early onwards. So, it's really up to you. 7 onwards is sensible. We have enough space for everyone.
Prices have remained the same with selling at £6 for cars. Cars with trailers £8.50, Small Vans £8.50 and large vans £12, Vans with Trailers are also £12. There is NO NEED TO BOOK. Covered Stalls are available for every Sunday/Bank Holiday Monday but these do go very quickly as there are only 20. These ONLY can be pre-booked on 07817539168 (text to pre-book). These offer some shade to sellers as well as a tabletop & protection against wind & rain. These are on the main field and you pull in behind them, set up and sell and pack up and leave at the end of the day. They also guarantee a main field position near to toilets and Drinks/Food.
Everyone else wishing to sell at Stonham can just turn up on the day. We are still the cheapest in Suffolk so you can just turn up from 7am and sell and that’s every Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays from March to October & now Thursdays too (soon). We are also lucky to benefit from regular events at Stonham where the Car Boot crowd is often doubled & that’s on top of a very big buying crowd.
Everyone loves Stonham as its unbeatable when the weather is good. It has a great atmosphere and a knowledgeable friendly crowd made up of all ages. Families young and old, dog friendly and it caters for the disabled.
Again, a big thanks to the majority who follow our strict no harassment policy which is why Stonham Barns Car Boot is always such a friendly place to sell and buy at.
We let Buyers in at the same time as sellers but – please allow me to get everyone into position so please don’t hinder this and please don’t stand behind cars whilst they unload. No one is going to jump in and buy before you as it just isn’t that kind of car boot. The reason we have become so popular is because we don’t have people harassing sellers. If anyone oversteps their mark we will stop buyers entering the field until gone 7am.
We are outdoors only but offer covered stalls. We will always try to open every week irrespective of the weather as we still get buyers and sellers.
Stonham Barns Car Boot every Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays and this year Thursdays too.
07817539168 for much more information on the Car Boot or stonhambarnscarboot@hotmail.co.uk
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Headgate Theatre Studio Sessions - 5th August 1986, 12th May 2024, 20:00 to 22:00 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14 miles)
The second in our occasional season of Studio sessions is '5th August 1986" a development performance of a new theatre piece by Ryan Curtis and his company.
The 1980’s was a decade of excess, colour and of course great music. The 5th of August 1986 was particularly important for two young people, as this was the day they met, fell in love and started their life together. A life that brought them two children, many challenges and now, in 2024 on the brink of divorce. Seemingly, the only thing that may save their marriage is the top ten chart from the day they met. So please, come join us on a journey to explore the music of that week as they explain what the songs that they loved back then really meant. Hint, its not what you may think!
The doors open at 19.30, when the lucky audience are treated to thirty minutes of fab 80’s hits. Then at 20.00, the story begins. Will their relationship be saved? Does Franky finally Relax, did we all Choose Life, and can Paul Hardcastle work out "what was going on"? Come join us and find out!
Drinks available at the bar. 80’s fancy dress optional and encouraged.
Tickets £8 plus booking fee.
Music in May , 17th May 2024 to 18th May 2024, 19:30 to 21:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14 miles)
Platform Musicals celebrates it's 30th anniversary with a special show featuring highlights from a range of their past productions including "Sweeney Todd", "Call Me Madam, "Promises, Promises" & "Trial By Jury" among many others! Featuring a company of 30 local musical theatre performers, this is birthday party that's not to be missed!
Tickets £15 plus booking fee.
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm
Macbeth, 22nd May 2024 to 25th May 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14 miles)
Macbeth! Beware Macduff. In this modern-day production, Duncan, his cronies, Macbeth, and his political ambition are transported into the corridors of Westminster. It's not the opposition you need fear, but whoever sits next to you. Shakespeare's Macbeth is timeless, being as relevant today as it was 400 years ago.
Advisory: This play includes scenes of violence, suicide and the use of blood and weapons.
Tickets £15 plus booking fee.
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.
Frozen Jr, 31st May 2024 to 1st June 2024, 18:00 to 22:00 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14 miles)
Donovan's Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts
Warm your hearts with Frozen JR.! This spectacular 60 minute musical is based on the 2013 Disney film and the 2018 Broadway adaptation. Join Anna, Elsa, and all of your favourite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie and the real meaning of true love.
Presented by arrangement with MTI (Musical Theatre International).
Suitable for all the family.
Performances at 6pm on both days and at 2pm on Saturday.
Tickets £15, £10 plus booking fee.
Everyman Folk Club presents Crows, 31st May 2024, 19:30 to 22:30 at Riverside Centre, Great Glemham Road, Stratford St. Andrew, Saxmundham (13.4 miles)
These four well-known and highly respected performers have a unique blend of power and warmth. Mick Ryan (vocals), Dave Bordewey (vocals, fiddle, mando-cello), Paul Downes (vocals, guitar, banjo, mando-cello), and Pete Harris (vocals, guitar, bouzouki) perform a mix of original and traditional music with brilliant harmonies and imaginative and stunning instrumentation. Exemplary musicianship.
The Everyman meets on the last Friday of each month during January to May and September to November. Doors open at 7.00pm and all events start at 7.30pm prompt. With Residents, Floor Singers and a Booked Guest Artist on every occasion, there is always a warm welcome for new performers and audience members.
Maybe Dick , 2nd June 2024, 19:00 to 22:00 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14 miles)
Herman Melville's tale of revenge and retribution on the high seas is retold in this inventive, comedic adventure! Nantucket, 1841. Ishmael signs on to the Pequod, and witnesses the perils of nature, obsession, punning and physical comedy, as Captain Ahab conducts a reckless pursuit of the savage white whale, Moby Dick.
Suitable for 12+
Tickets £15, £12 plus booking fee.
Fur Coat and No Knickers, 5th June 2024 to 8th June 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14 miles)
The Rejects return to The Headgate Theatre after their recent successes with ‘Abigail’s Party’, ‘Boeing Boeing’, ‘Little Voice’, and ‘Bouncers’. This sidesplitting play is unashamedly politically incorrect. It transports us to riotous antics at the wedding of Deirdre and Mark. The fun begins on the stag night when an inebriated Mark is chained to a lamppost with a blow-up rubber doll. The wedding itself is hysterical too, with half the guests, including the priest, suffering blinding hangovers. If you delight in comic chaos and a night of high-spirited farce this is the play for you.
Contains adult themes and language.
Saturday matinee at 3pm
Tickets £15,£13.50 plus booking fee.
Belly Dancing classes meet at Brantham Sports and Social club (upstairs), New Village, Brantham, Manningtree (6.9 miles)
Every wednesday 7pm til 8pm £5 learn to belly Dance, while having fun and keeping fit. Excellent music, and the chance to perform at local charity events. from begineer to professional.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mandie on 01206 299733
Chimneys CMC meet at Claydon Community Centre, Church Lane, Claydon (3.2 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01728 689033
Coppleston Badminton Club meet at Copleston Centre, Copleston Road (1.5 miles)
An informal and social get together for a few friendly games of badmington on a Tuesday evening.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Paul Skirrow on 01473 212800, email Paul Skirrow or visit thier website
Deben Rotaract Club meet at The Brewery Tap, Cliff Quay (1.2 miles)
Rotaract is an organisation for 18-30 year olds with clubs throughout the world. It enables members to meet people, try new activities, and make a difference in their local community.
Deben Rotaract club meets up regularly (generally on Tuesday evenings) for community, charity and social events. Amongst our ranks we have (and have had) students, doctors, nurses, radiographers, commodity traders, IT experts, retailers, pharmacists, secretaries and many other professions.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mark on 01394 388414 or Michelle on 01473 721153, email Mark or visit thier website
East Bergholt United Services Club (EBUSC) meet at Victory Hall, White Horse Road, East Bergholt, Colchester (7.1 miles)
East Bergholt United Services Club is a Sociable Snooker Club situated
in Victory Hall, White Horse Road, East Bergholt.
Club nights are from 7pm until 11pm on Tuesdays and Fridays and has a licensed bar
New members (over 18 years) Welcome
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Ron Barfoot on 01206 298040
East Ipswich Camera Club meet at The Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St. Andrew (2.3 miles)
The East Ipswich Camera Club is everything a good club should be, fully committed to encouraging and enhancing member's photographic skills mainly through the more modern medium of digital imaging but also traditional methods. Â The atmosphere is light hearted and friendly and new members are always made most welcome and soon feel at home.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Essex & Suffolk Border Motorcycle Club
The club is long established and affiliated to the sports governing body the Auto Cycle Union.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ho Wan Martial Arts Academy meet at Ho Wan Martial Arts Academy, Charles Street (0.2 miles)
We are a very diverse and high stadard Martial Arts school (BCCMA accredited) based at Charles Street in Ipswich (behind Crown Pools). We teach everything from Shaolin Kung Fu and Wing Chun, through Kickboxing to Tai Chi, Womens Self Defence, Knife Trainingand many more. We are currently in the process of launching a set of training videos and also run one off Fast Track course for those unable to attend regularly. Feel free to visit the academy on Charles Street
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 225458 or email the club
ICENI Computer Club meet at Bourne Vale Social Club, Halifax Road (1.1 miles)
A local computer club for computer hobbyists and enthusiasts. Meeting on the first Wednesday of every month.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich and District Photographic Society meet at St. Francis Church Hall, Hawthorn Drive (1.4 miles)
We’re a friendly club, with space for everyone – regardless of your ability or experience.
We meet in and around Ipswich from September to May. As well as the main Society evenings – which include lectures, competitions and social events – we have specialist groups for people interested in prints, transparencies, digital imaging, monochrome photography, studio and audio-visual work.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Arthur Griffiths on 01473 611507, email Arthur Griffiths or visit thier website
Ipswich Aviation Society meet at Maryon Road, Maryon Road (2 miles)
Meetings consist of talks, slide shows, visits and guest speakers, catering for all types of aviation. Meetings on 1st Tuesday of the month
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Ipswich Buddhist Centre meet at Ipswich Buddhist Centre, Thoroughfare (0 miles)
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If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Jazz Club meet at The California Club, Foxhall Road (1 miles)
The town's top regular venue for the best in Jazz. Regular concerts take place on the 3rd Sunday every month at
THE CALIFORNIA CLUB on Foxhall Road.
Performances 8.00 to 10.30pm. Doors open 7.30pm.
As a non-profit making organisation run by a voluntary committee the IPSWICH JAZZ CLUB is entirely dependant on income from our audience. We receive no funding from any other source.
The club is dedicated to bringing the best possible modern and mainstream jazz to Ipswich.
Full program, articles and artists photos on the website
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Ladies Hockey Club
Ipswich Ladies Hockey Club is the only Premier National League club in Suffolk and we aim to cater for all standards of players. We run 3 Senior teams, 1 in the National Premier League, 1 in the East Premier league and 1 in the East league Division 2. We also run a very successful U19 team that plays on Sundays.
All new players welcome!
If you'd like more information, you can telephone the clubhouse on 01473 259060 or visit thier website
Ipswich Outdoor Group meet at The Dove, St Helens Street (0.4 miles)
We are affiliated to YHA as a local group. These are groups of like-minded people who meet regularly to enjoy hostelling trips and other social activities such as barbecues, slide shows, badminton, pub trips etc. The YHA stands for Youth Hostels Association - a registered charity providing accommodation for all. There is no age limit and, yes, you can drive to hostel.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Radio Club meet at Golden Hind Pub, Nacton Road (1.9 miles)
We are affiliated to Radio Society of Great Britain and meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays. On the first Wedneday we now meet at The Golden Hind public house on Nacton Road - near the old Ipswich Airport site.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Ipswich Real Nappy Network meet at St Pancras Church Hall, Orwell Place (0.2 miles)
We are a voluntary group raising awareness and promoting washable cloth nappies. Nappaccino meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 10.30-12.30 at St Pancras Church Hall, Tacket St, Ipswich where we have a second hand nappy exchange, provide independent advice on the care and use of cloth nappies and promote local cloth nappy retailers. We also give talks and demonstrations to groups, health professionals and day care providers and have available an up to date local directory of cloth nappy retailers and laundry services.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 0870 246 1693, email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Recorded Music Society meet at The Meeting Room, Tower Street (0.1 miles)
The meetings of the society are held in the Meeting Room at 19 Tower Street, Ipswich on alternate Thursday evenings at 7:30. The aim is to provide a wide range of music, from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Enid Hunt on 01473 725516 or Peter Partridge on 01473 422386
Jenny's Dance Ranch meet at Coddenham Village Hall, School Road, Coddenham (5.5 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Eve on 01473 78573 or 07803 549871
Kesgrave Salsa Club meet at Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Road, Kesgrave (2.8 miles)
Kesgrave Salsa Club. Venue at the Kesgrave Social Club. at the junction of Main Road and Edmonton Road every Thursday night.
Beginners/Improvers 7.15 pm until 8.15 pm
Intermediate 8.15 pm until 9.30 pm.
The Cuban Wheel and Freedance until 10.15 pm
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Lait Dance Club meet at St Matthews Hall, Clarkson Street (0.4 miles)
The Lait Dance Club was founded in 1974 by Tom and Pat Lait. It is situated in Ipswich, Suffolk and has very good facilities which include a large ballroom with a maple sprung floor and a licensed bar.
There is a full programme of events at the Club including Saturday Night Social Dances, Afternoon Tea Dances, Practice Nights, Medal Tests and Competitions.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 215543, email the club or visit thier website
Manningtree ACF meet at The Drill Hall, Mill Lane, Manningtree (7.6 miles)
We are a youth group for 12 - 18 for girls and boys. We are at The Drill Hall, Mill Lane, Manningtree. Open on Tuesday night at 19:30 to 21:30
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 573066
Meditation Classes meet at The Venture Centre, Wignall Street, Lawford, Manningtree (8.3 miles)
New Meditation Classes being run, Start to connect mind, body and soul together and learn to relax and switch off the
constant chatter and images that are ever present in everyday life by learning meditation and visualisation techniques. Meditation
has been known to help on every level of your being.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Oskar Foxtrot Musical Theatre meet at Regal Theatre, Ipswich Street, Stowmarket (9.5 miles)
We stage original musicals and are always looking for new members to join our cast and band of thirty five young people aged between 11 and 22. We stage our Productions at the Regal Theatre in Stowmarket and meet weekly at Stowmarket Middle School on Monday evenings at 6pm. Band members need to be grade five standard or above, but budding actors, singers or dancers do not necessarily need to be experienced. We audition in June but accept new members at other points in the year.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Sarah on 01473 423606, email Sarah or visit thier website
Otley Gym Club meet at Chapel Road, Chapel Road, Otley (6.2 miles)
We are a recreational gymnastics club based in Otley near Ipswich offering training for toddlers to 18 year olds.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 735244, email the club or visit thier website
Riverside CWC meet at Riverside Club, Stowupland Street, Stowmarket (9.8 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01449 675571
Sun Star Sub-Aqua Club meet at Fore Street Swimming Pool, Fore Street (0.4 miles)
A friendly BSAC Scuba diving club based in Ipswich, they meet every Monday at 8:20 at Fore Street pool for social swimming, diver training before heading to the pub for a chat and a beer or two.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 07932 070628, email the club or visit thier website
The Lions Club of Ipswich
For over 30 years the Lions Club of Ipswich has been working within Ipswich to help raise money for those less fortunate. A totally voluntary organisation and are always looking for people who either need our help, or want to help us put something back into the local community.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
TinyTalk meet at Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside, Stowmarket (9.2 miles)
the UK's favourite baby signing classes
TinyTalk is the leading baby signing organisation in the United Kingdom.
We provide experienced and well-trained baby signing teachers, delivering quality educational and fun baby signing classes for babies.
TinyTalk offer baby signing and singing classes for mums (or dads!) and their babies or toddlers across the UK.
In each 1-hour baby signing class...
· You and your baby will learn a number of baby signs for useful everyday words and phrases - allowing you to talk to your baby for the first time by baby signing
· You'll spend time singing favourite nursery rhymes and action songs
· Apart from learning baby signing, your baby will also have time to play with a variety of toys - whilst the mums relax with coffee and biscuits!
The TinyTalk approach is both professional and relaxed. TinyTalk baby signing classes are structured but they are also great fun. Parents and babies seem to adore w
hat the TinyTalk baby signing classes formula offers!
· All of our baby signing classes are run on a drop in basis and not pre-booked
· We sing familiar, well-known songs while baby signing
· We charge only once per family (not per child)- i.e. that twins, triplets etc. are not penalised!
· The baby signing classes are lots and lots of fun with a structured but relaxed atmosphere
· TinyTalk use British Sign Language signs in our baby signing classes, enabling everyone to not only communicate with their hearing baby, but also start communication with the Deaf Community
· Our baby signing classes are suitable for 0 to 2 year olds. Even newborns are most welcome! Children over 2 years old can also attend at the discretion of the class teacher.
If you'd like more information, you can visit thier website
Trianon Music Group
Formed in 1959 Trianon's Symphony Orchestra and Choir perform three major concerts a year in various venues, such as Ipswich Corn Exchange and Snape Maltings. Members also take part many other musically associated activities including the annual series of 'Community Concerts' held across the region in support of local churches and other charities.
The Group recruits across a wide age range. Many of its members are at School, College or University, and Trianon provides opportunities for young players to have their first chance to take part in the performance of large scale works. The membership is not confined to young people - there are members who have been in Trianon for many years.
Rehearsals take place in Ipswich during college and school vacations periods, thereby enabling members to belong to Trianon as well as benefit from membership of musical organisations which meet in term time.
New members are always welcome. It is expected that instrumentalists will have achieved a minimum standard equivalent to grade 5 (Associated Board) and be competent sight-readers. There is no audition for either choir or orchestra, although members may be invited to participate on a 'trial' basis.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone The Choir Secretary on 01394 448783 or The Orchestra Secretary on 01473 612898 or visit thier website
Weight Watchers meet at Woodbridge Community Centre, Station Road, Woodbridge (6.3 miles)
Day: Tuesdays, Times: 10:00am & 5:30pm & 6:45pm
DISCOVER WHAT WORKS FOR YOU - Join today!
"Nothing taste as good as slim feels like"
EVERYBODY'S WELCOME
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Berit on 01728 684884 or email Berit
Weight Watchers meet at Northgate Sports Centre, Sidegate Lane West (1.3 miles)
Day: Fridays, Times: 9:00am & 10:15am
DISCOVER WHAT WORKS FOR YOU - Join today!
"Nothing taste as good as slim feels like"
EVERYBODY'S WELCOME
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Berit on 01728 684884 or email Berit