For the first time ever, Hadleigh Show tickets can be purchased online as well as at the usual retail outlets. Visitors to the show’s website www.hadleighshow.co.uk will be emailed their tickets for printing once payment has been received and on the day enjoy fast track entry through the specially designated entrances with scanning facilities. For bookings up to Friday 18th May, visitors can take advantage of the ‘Early-Bird Discount’ which reduces a Family Ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) to just £23.00. 2011 ticket prices have been held and parking in fields adjacent to the showground at Holbecks Park, remains free of charge, ensuring a great day out on the 19th May.
Gates open to the general public from 8am and visitors will enjoy all the features of a traditional agricultural show but with one or two surprises. In the main ring there will be two performances from the Blazing Saddles Stunt Team, for fast and furious riding – hopefully with the youngest Stunt Rider in the UK, Skye Woodward – joining them.

In the Countryside Ring the Mid-Wales Axe Racing Team will be demonstrating their skills in lumberjacking and regular visitor Bob Hogg will be entertaining with his Sheep Dog demos – but this year he is bringing his new ‘Racing Sheep’ to compete in the ‘Lamb National’!

An estimated 12000 visitors attended last year and organisers anticipate a similar turnout on the Saturday 19th May for the 173rd Hadleigh Show, one of the oldest running one-day Agricultural Shows in the country.

Households around the village (IP30 9SX) will open up their garages from 10am until 3pm to sell their wares, whilst others prefer to sell their bargains from a table-top in All Saints Church. Indoor stalls include a refreshments stall selling mouth-watering home-made cakes, a provisions stall selling home-made cakes/honey/ preserves, etc. and a wide variety of traditional bric a brac stalls.

The Sale Trail is on Saturday 5th May and starts from 10am until 3pm. Admission is free, with a small charge for the maps of the village showing garage sale venues. Toilet facilities (including Disabled facilities) are available in the Church.

• For more information contact Sue Foulsham on 01449 736314

Potters will be joined by weavers, spinners, printmakers, and other fine artists, including a jeweller and a basket maker, and entrance is free for this special event.

The venue for the exhibition is unique. The Little Hall, one of the oldest timber framed buildings in Lavenham, was built in the 1390s for a family of clothiers. Over the centuries it was added to and changed many times. During the 1920s and 30s it was restored by the Gayer-Anderson brothers who made it their home, filling it with an eclectic mix of antiques, books, ceramics and decorative arts. The Little Hall is a ‘must’ for any visitor to Lavenham and Suffolk.

Outside special events, normal opening hours and other details of Lavenham Little Hall can be found at www.littlehall.org.uk

Opening times for the Potters and Friends exhibition are: Friday 25th May, 6pm – 9pm (Preview evening all welcome), Saturday 26th May to Tuesday 5th June 10am until 4pm.

For further details contact Gill Hedge on gillhedge@gmail.com or on 01787 311590

In the Countryside Ring the Mid-Wales Axe Racing Team will be demonstrating their skills in lumberjacking and regular visitor Bob Hogg will be entertaining with his Sheep Dog demos – but this year he is bringing his new ‘Racing Sheep’ to compete in the ‘Lamb National’!

An estimated 12000 visitors attended last year and organisers anticipate a similar turnout on the Saturday 19th May for the 173rd Hadleigh Show, one of the oldest running one-day Agricultural Shows in the country.

This delightful and often deeply touching play charts the personal journeys of four women who sign up to become Land Girls, determined to work endless, backbreaking hours on farms across the country in a bid to do their best for the War Effort.

Based on hundreds of letters from and interviews with the original Land Girls, along with songs from the period, Lilies on the Land is a revealing, funny, wonderfully moving and utterly captivating portrait of some of Britain’s pluckiest, unsung heroes. Simply unmissable, this is theatre at its most memorable.

Suitable for ages 9+ years.

21-23 June, Colchester’s Mercury Theatre
BOX OFFICE: 01206 573948

Every Friday
PLATINUM KARAOKE with WES, The Inkerman, Ipswich, 8pm

Sun 1st Apr
JAZZ JAM, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, food from 12pm, jazz from 2pm
RODDY AND THE REJECTS, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich

Tue 3rd Apr
AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,
OPEN MIC NIGHT, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich

Wed 4th Apr
BLUES JAM, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich

Thu 5th Apr
SUFFOLK SONGWRITERS SESSION, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich
WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich
KLOWNS KARAOKE, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich
VIC MARTIN, Oliver’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton,

Fri 6th Apr
WAXING CAPTORS, The B-GOODES, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3, 16+ ID required
JAM NIGHT, Lattice Barn, Ipswich
CAMELFOOT RAIDERS, The Railway, Foxhall Road, Ipswich
SAM & DAISY, Crabtrees Café Bar, Hadleigh
JD SOUL MACHINE, Isaacs, Ipswich, 3pm
ED GASKET AND THE ROCKERS, The Cork Bar, Felixstowe
KARAOKE WITH TONY, The Masons Arms, Ipswich
ASA JENNINGS, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich
MOHAWK, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,
JONNY MARKS, Olive’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton,

Sat 7th Apr
GOLDMASTER ALLSTARS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £5
SHADOUGIE, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave
DOUBLE BARRELL, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich
MOHAWK, The Cork bar, Felixstowe
THE REASON, Isaacs, Ipswich, 3pm
MR TOUCAN, The Douglas Bader, Martlesham
23X, The Railway, Foxhall Road, Ipswich

Sun 8th Apr
SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH featuring GIPPING VALLEY STOMPERS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, food from 12pm, jazz
from 2pm
EAST TOWN PIRATES EASTER XTRAVAGANZA, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, evening, £5 inc easter eggs, 16+ ID required
GOLDMASTER ALLSTARS, Isaacs, Ipswich, 3pm
DIESEL, The Cork Bar, Felixstowe
SKA’S 4 LIFE, Venue77, Ipswich, 3.30pm
KARAOKE WITH PREMIER NO.1, The Masons Arms, Ipswich
UNITED REGGAE BAND, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich
SO BEAUTIFUL EXTREME MUSIC FEST, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, 2pm start, £6

Mon 9th Apr
WHO’S DRIVING BEAR’S DRIVING, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3, 16+ ID required
THE BLAMEY ROVERS, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich
WORDS & MUSIC, Isaacs, Ipswich, 3pm

Tue 10th Apr
AIMEES KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,

Thu 12th Apr
FOLK JAM, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich
WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,

Fri 13th Apr
I.C.R. present BANDS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3, 16+ ID required
CEDIQ HAVANA, Isaacs, Ipswich, 5pm
KARAOKE WITH TONY, The Masons Arms, Ipswich
SHATTERED, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,
THE MARTELLS, The Railway, Foxhall Road, Ipswich

Sat 14th Apr
SALTDOG, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3
2 STEPS TWICE, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,
THE INFLATABLES, The Railway, Foxhall Road, Ipswich

Sun 15th April
SUN OF ELVIS, Isaacs, Ipswich, 3pm
KARAOKE WITH PREMIER NO.1, The Masons Arms, Ipswich

Tue 17th Apr
AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich

Thu 19th Apr
WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,
JON AMOR BLUES GROUP, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich

Fri 20th Apr
ELKIE BROOKS, Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe
MAYDAY FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich
COLOURBLIND HEDGEHOGS, The Pickerel, Stowmarket
JADE PETERS, Isaacs, Ipswich, 5pm
KARAOKE WITH TONY, The Masons Arms, Ipswich
CONFLICT WITHIN, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich,
BACKSTREET, The Railway, Foxhall Road, Ipswich

Sat 21st Apr
THE BONESHAKERS, The Limeburners, Offton
BONNIE DIAMOND, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave
SMOKEY BASTARD, ROUGHNECK RIOT, CLAY PIDGEON, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, £3
JOHN WARD, Ye Olde Bell & Steel Yard, Woodbridge
ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY, The Railway, Foxhall Road, Ipswich

Sun 22nd Apr
BACK PORCH BAND, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, afternoon
NXT GENERATION STEEL BAND, Isaacs, Ipswich, 3pm
KARAOKE WITH PREMIER NO.1, The Masons Arms, Ipswich

Tue 24th Apr
AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich

Thu 26th Apr
FOLK SESSION with PETE & GUEST, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich
WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich

Fri 27th Apr
BRINGING BACK THE BLUES! featuring KENO KINGS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £5 – inc chilli supper
THE BONESHAKERS, The Crown, Cattawade
THE ULTIMATE AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE, Isaacs, Ipswich, 5pm
KARAOKE WITH TONY, The Masons Arms, Ipswich
KEMAKIL, KILLER HURTS, FOREIGN BODIES, NECRORISER, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road,
SAUCER FULL OF FLOYD, The Railway, Foxhall Road, Ipswich

Sat 28th Apr
A CERTAIN AGE, SLYDER, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich
CREW OF THREE, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave
80 2 90, The Royal Oak, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich

Sun 29th Apr
LAST SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH featuring LA FONTAINE ENSEMBLE, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, food from 12pm, jazz from 2pm
THE OOMPAH BAND, Isaacs, Ipswich, 3pm
KARAOKE WITH PREMIER NO.1, The Masons Arms, Ipswich

Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance Classes, Witnesham Village Hall, for ages 3 to Adult, from 4pm, call Kelly on 07799 130967 for more details, A Qualified Member of United Teachers of Dance

Line Dancing, Bramford Road Methodist Church Hall, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Suffolk Promenaders Square Dance Club, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber doucy Lane, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 10pm, Only £2, tea and coffee provided, contact 01473 422663 after 2pm for further details

Every Tuesday
Senior Singers, Co-op Education Centre, Fore Street, Ipswich, 10.30am – 12pm, Male & Female singers, 55 plus, join in this long established & friendly group of singers, No auditions, Call Maggie on 01473 713597

Ipswich Croquet Club, Fynn Valley Golf Club, Ipswich, 6.30pm, experienced players and beginners always very welcome, for a free taster session or more information contact Fran Rousham 01394 671642

Dance & Music Improvisation, Northgate Arts centre in Ipswich, 7pm -8pm (studio available from 6.45pm – 8.15pm for warm-up and warm-down) £5 / £3.50 (freelance dance artists and concessions) Telephone 07830755070

Yoga, Halifax School, Prince of Wales Drive, Stoke Park, 7.30pm – 9pm, 01473 690762

Pyjama Drama, Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, 9.40am Rainbows, 10.30am Raindrops, 11.15am Dewdrops, Drama & creative play classes for children up to the age of 7, for more info contact Jane on 0844 272 6579

Martlesham Heath Country Market, The Pavilion, The Square, Martlesham Heath, 9am, home-made, home-grown, and home-crafted items for sale. For further information Tel 01473 623849 or www.martleshammarket.co.uk

Ipswich Folk Dance Club, St Johns U.R.C, Cowper St, 8pm – 10pm. Experience not necessary, as all dances are walked through first, and then called, for full details call 01473 212085.

Tea Dance, 2pm – 4pm Ballroom & Sequence Dancing, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, £2. Includes tea and biscuits, for further information tel 01473 257593.

Drop in Evenings at The Ipswich Buddhist Centre (In The Thoroughfare) 7.30pm to 10pm, All welcome, Come and try Meditation and see what Buddhism is about

Knit ‘n’ Natter Group, Bags of Handles, Walton, Felixstowe, 6pm – 9pm, Knit, Natter and browse through hundreds of knitting magazines available to the group.

Every Wednesday
Voices Together, award winning female singing group, Whitehouse Baptist Church, Waterford Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 9pm. Friendly rehearsals. No auditions. Easy listening music. Interested? Call Kath 01473 652351

Irish Set Dancing, Newton Road Conservative Club, Ipswich, 8.30pm -10.30pm, Lighthearted, friendly group of dancers who welcome new members, including beginners, No partner required, Just come along on the night or call Mary on 01394 610553 for more details

Pyjama Drama, Brackenbury Sports Centre, Felixstowe, 9.40am Rainbows, 10.30am Raindrops, 11.15 am Dewdrops, Drama & creative play classes for children up to the age of 7, for more info contact Jane on 0844 272 6579

New Voices is a friendly, enthusiastic choir who sing a wide variety of choral music. 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Seventh Adventist Church, Rope Walk, Ipswich, New members are welcome. Email info@newvoices.org.uk for more information.

Every Thursday
Woodbridge Country Market. Woodbridge Community Hall, next to Deben Pool, 10am -11.15am, Local Home Produced Food, Plants Veg and Hand made crafts for sale, Comfortable tea room to meet your friends, Open to all Free Entry.

Pyjama Drama, Ipswich Sports Club, Henley Road, Ipswich, 9.40am Rainbows, 10.30am Raindrops, 11.15 am Dewdrops, Drama & creative play classes for children up to the age of 7, for more info contact Jane on 0844 272 6579

Ipswich Country Market, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, 10.15am to 11:30am, Local Food, Handmade Crafts Open to all, Free Entry

Every Friday
Pyjama Drama, Village Hall, Capel St Mary, 9.40 Rainbows, 10.30am Raindrops, 11.15am Dewdrop, Drama & creative play classes for children up
to the age of 7, for more info contact Jane on
0844 272 6579

Ballroom, Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton, Felixstowe, 7.30 – 9pm, £5 per couple. Waltz, Quickstep, Latin American and popular sequence, a very friendly class where Tea is served during break.

Every Saturday
Mini-Market, Manning’s Amusements, Sea Road, Felixstowe, 10am – 4pm

Pyjama Drama, Kesgrave Community Centre, 9.15am Rainbows, 10.15am Rainbows, 11.15am Sunbeams, Drama & creative play classes for children up to the age of 7, for more info contact Jane on 0844 272 6579

Kesgrave Country Market, Kesgrave Scout H/Q Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, 9.30am – 11.30am, home-made, home-grown, and home-crafted items for sale, further information Tel. 01473 623849 or www.martleshammarket.co.uk

Every Sunday
RAF/USAAF Martlesham Heath Control Tower Open, Parkers Place, Off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, 2pm – 5pm, Admission Free (donations appreciated) www.mhas.org.uk

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Sat 31st Mar – Sun 15th Apr
Easter Trail & Fun, Landguard, Felixstowe, www.landguardpartnership.org.uk

Sun 1st Apr
Adult Wildlearning Course, Foxburrow Farm, Melton, 9am – 12pm, ‘Resident Bird Song’ – Listen to and learn to recognise different birds by their songs and calls. Led by Paul Holness, Suitable for beginners. Cost £10/£8.50, book on 01473 890089 or wildlearning@suffolkwildlifetrust.org

Garden open for the National Gardens Scheme, Woodwards, Coddenham IP6 9TX, 10am – 6pm, £2.50, children free tea & home made cake, display of 1001s bulbs and spring flowers

Tue 3rd Apr
Guided Walk including afternoon tea, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2pm, Theme: I Never Noticed that Before, £6pp, book on 01473 258070

Family Morning ‘Art from Nature’, Foxburrow Farm, Melton, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Come on a nature walk and create your own book of your journey to
take home, Children £3.50, Adults £1.50, book on 01394 380113.

Wed 4th Apr
Easter Egg Hunt, Reg Driver Centre, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 10.30am -12pm
Easter Bunny Hunt, Landguard Nature Reserve. Felixstowe, 2 – 3pm, 01394 675283

Suffolk Book League, Ipswich Institute, Tavern St, Ipswich, doors open 7pm meeting starts 7.30pm, £4/Non Members £7.50, www.sbl.org.uk

Orwell Decorative & Fine Arts Society, Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew, 2.15pm, Transports of Delight – The Art of the Travel Poster of the 1930s – Dr Anthony Kelly, non members welcome for donation of £5, 07715 421845

Private Resistance, Eastern Angles Theatre Co, Creeting St Mary Village Hall, 01473 211498, www.easternangles.co.uk

‘Storytelling Family Walk’, Foxburrow Farm, Melton Stories, 10.30am – 12.30pm, activities and traditional crafts on a walk through the farm’s fields, woodlands and meadows, Recommended for 5 year olds and over. Children £3.50, Adults £1.50, book on
01394 380113

Thu 4th Apr
Activity Day ‘Shelter Building & Woodland Crafts’, Foxburrow Farm, Melton, 10am – 2pm, for 6 – 10 year olds, £6 each (discounted for siblings), book on 01394 380113.

Early Morning Birdsong, Dunwich Heath, 6.30am – 7.30am, A one hour guided walk listening to the magical early morning birdsong over Dunwich Heath followed by a hearty breakfast in the Tearooms, Tickets £8 per person. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Fri 6th Apr – Mon 9th April
Spring Garden Show, Trinity Park, Ipswich

Fri 6th Apr – Sat 7th Apr
Easter Egg Trail, Dunwich Heath, 10am – 4pm, follow the trail, find the clues, solve the puzzle. Trail leaflet available from the Shop, Cost £1.50 Booking not required.

Fri 6th Apr
Good Friday Concert, St Mary-le-Tower Church, Ipswich, 7.45pm, Tickets £12.50, £5 for under 21′s, available from Music World, 16 Queen Street, Ipswich or by phone 01473 251618 or on the door www.ipswich-church-choir.co.uk

Sat 7th April
Craft Fair, Market Hall, Saxmundham, 9.30am – 1.30pm, free entry, for more details phone Tina on 01728604784.

Car Boot, St Clements Social Club, Ipswich, 12pm – 3pm, In aid of Ipswich Mencap
Storytelling, Flatford Mill, 11am – 12pm, Hear The Odd shaped Egg by E.Gravett and The Bunny who found Easter by Charlotte Zolotow. Followed by Easter based craft activities. Suitable for accompanied children aged 4-8yrs, Meet at Bridge Cottage, Normal admission applies. Activities/per person: Free, Booking essential 01206 298260

Sun 8th Apr – Mon 9th Apr
All About Dogs, Trinity Park, Ipswich

Easter Egg Trail, Sutton Hoo, Woodridge, 10.30am – 5pm, £2 plus normal admission, Explore Sutton Hoo in the search for a yummy Cadbury’s egg

Easter Egg Trail, Ickworh House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11am – 3pm, Easter eggs have ‘eggsploded’ on Ickworth’s grounds. Join an Easter trail to find your Easter treats. Sponsored by Cadbury’s, Children £2.50, Plus park and garden admission.

Easter Egg Hunt, Melford Hall, Long Melford, 11am to 4.30pm, £2.50 per child plus garden entrance fee. NT Members free entrance.

Sun 8th Apr
The Great Egg Hunt, Dunwich Heath, 11am – 3pm, Enjoy family activities in the Heath Barn Field Study Centre and follow trails onto the heath to claim a chocolate prize. Competitions and crafts too, Tickets £5 per child. Booking not required.

Easter Egg Hunt, Flatford Mill, 11am – 4pm, Follow the trail and enjoy a yummy chocolate egg as your prize! Normal admission applies. Activities/per person: £2 per child

Mon 9th Apr
Book Fair, Assembly Rooms, High St, Dedham, 10am – 4pm, adults £1, www.missingbookfairs.co.uk

Easter Craft and Gift Fayre, Fynn Valley, Ipswich, 10am – 3pm, a large variety of stands, ample free parking and food and drink available all day, £1 entry fee, In aid of St Elizabeth Hospice

Woodbridge Antiques & Collectors Fair, Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge, 10am – 4pm, 70p

Tue 10th Apr
Ipswich & District Historical Transport Society – Illustrated Presentation by Chris Wise/Optare Vehicles, Ascension Hall, Larchcroft Rd, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Doors open 7pm, members £1, non members £2

Quiz, Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Felixstowe, 2.15pm, new members always welcome. Please call Matthew Robertson, 01394 282202 for more information.

Family Afternoon – ‘Easter EGGstravaganza’, Foxburrow Farm, Melton, 2pm – 4pm, Trails, crafts & egg activities, Children £3.50, Adults £1.50, book on 01394 380113.

Wed 11th Apr – Sat 14th Apr
Ipswich Gang Show 2012, Great School Theatre, Ivry Street, Ipswich, 7.15pm, 01473 657082, www.ipswichgangshow.org.uk

Wed 11th April
Easter Fun Day, Felixstowe Museum, 12pm – 4pm, 01394 675283

Suffolk Industrial Archaeology Society Meeting, Room 4, Catle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Illustrated talk by Martin Atkinson – ‘Edith Cook, Ipswich’s Pioneering Pilot’, no entry fee but a retiring collection will be held to cover costs of the meeting

Thu 12th April
Town Lectures & Concerts, Ipswich, Museum Street Methodist Church, entrance in Black Horse Lane, 1pm, Admission free with retiring collection to defray expenses, Concert by Ravenscroft Consort

Thu 12th Apr – Sat 21st April
Private Resistance, Eastern Angles Theatre Co, Sir John Mills Theatre, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, IP1 2LQ, 01473 211498, www.easternangles.co.uk

Fri 13th Apr
Activity Day ‘Time Travellers’, Foxburrow Farm, Melton, 10am – 2pm, for 6 – 10 year olds, £6 each (discounted for siblings), book on 01394 380113

Sat 14th Apr – Sun 15th Apr
The 95th Rifles, Landguard Fort Felixstowe, www.landguardpartnership.org.uk
Framlingham Country Show, Framlingham College, 10am – 5.30pm, £4

95th Rifles at Ickworth – Georgian Historic Camp, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 10am – 4pm, 95th Rifles are setting up camp at Ickworth to conduct authentic Napoleonic training activities with the various infantry and artillery sections of the group. Come and visit the full living history camp and the soldiers training activities. Lots of fun for all the family, including Children’s drill, Park and garden admission applies.

Sat 14th Apr
Open Day, Ipswich Record Office, Gatacre Road, 9am – 5pm, guided walks for children and Adults led by Margaret Hancock of Ipswich Building Society, Strongroom Tours, Book Sale, Children’s Activities, booking for tours essential 01473 584541

Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting at RSPB Boyton Marshes for wildfowl and spring birds. Meet at 9.00am at Banters Barn Farm. 4 hrs. 4 miles. Map ref TM387474, Contact 01473 258791, All welcome.

Open Day, Ipswich Railway Modellers Association, 40a Norfolk Road, Ipswich, 10am – 1pm, www.irma.org.uk

Farmers Market, Mannings Amusement Park, Felixstowe, 10am – 2pm

Dedham Vale in Spring, Flatford Mill, 10.30am – 1pm, Enjoy a 2.5 hour (4 mile) guided ramble through the beautiful landscape of the Dedham Vale, following ancient footpaths and lanes through the spring countryside, Normal admission applies.
Activities/per person: £6 per person, Booking essential 01206 298260

Sun 15th April
Birdwatching Cruise from Ipswich with Essex Wildlife Trust, Topsail Charters, 10.30am – 4.30pm, 01621 857567, www.topsailcharters.co.uk

Tue 17th Apr
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Midweek Walk round Bridge Wood. Meet at 10am at Orwell Country Park car park. 2 hrs. Map ref TM188408. Contact 01473 714839, All welcome.

Discover Medieval Lavenham, Guildhall, Lavenham, 10.30am, a guided walk around the historic centre of this unique medieval village. Join your guide for coffee & shortbread in the pretty Tearoom, where the Guildhall Manager will give a short talk about the building before you set off to discover the hidden gems of Lavenham. Your guide will take you to the Church of St Peter & Paul, one of the finest parish churches in England. The tour lasts around two hours, £13 per person. For a booking form call
01787 247646.

Wed 18th Apr
Suffolk Wildlife Trust Illustrated Talk by Adrian Knowles/Bees & Wasps St Margaret’s School, Bolton Lane, Ipswich, 7.30pm, £2pp

Warden Walks, Flatford Mill, 11am – 12.30pm, Join Area Warden for a guided tour of the countryside he manages around Flatford. Normal admission applies, Activities/per person: £6 per person, Booking essential 01206 298260

Thu 19th Apr
Guided Walk including afternoon tea, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2pm, Theme: The History & The Mystery – The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace, book on 01473 258070, £6pp

Ipswich RSPB Group Indoor Meeting, AGM followed by ‘Galapagos’, an illustrated talk by Tim Kenny, Local Group Birder, Sidegate Lane School, 7.30pm, Admission: Group members £2.00, concessions apply, Non-members £3.00. All welcome, Contact
01473 423213.

Fri 20th Apr
Community Networking & Information Day, Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich

Felixstowe Family History Society Quiz Evening, St Felix, Church Hall, Gainsborough Rd, Felixstowe, 7pm, tickets £7 includes supper of fish/chicken & chips or vegetarian alternative. Ring 01394 270688

Sat 21st Apr
Landguard Volunteering Festival & Arts and Crafts, Landguard Fort, Felixstowe, www.landguardpartnership.org.uk

Shooting Stars, Orwell Astronomical Society Chantry Park, Ipswich, 8pm -10pm, (in event of bad weather will be held on Sat 28th April)

Careers Taster Day, Otley College, 9am – 4pm, Chat to tutors, take part in taster sessions and tour the college

Sun 22nd Apr
Private Resistance, Eastern Angles Theatre Co, Quay Theatre, Sudbury, 01473 211498, www.easternangles.co.uk

Guided Parkland Walk, Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, Bury St Edmunds, 11.30am, Take a journey through the history of Ickworth Park with one of our expert guides. A fascinating walk taking in the Rotunda, church, walled garden and canal lake with a fun history of the park, modern park management and a look at the eccentric Hervey family. Meet next to the lodge at the entrance to the drive just beyond the car park at 11.30am. Walk takes around 1 hour. Wear suitable shoes and clothing. Park and garden admission applies

Tue 24th Apr
Private Resistance, Eastern Angles Theatre Co, Crowfield Village Hall, 01473 211498, www.easternangles.co.uk

Wed 25th Apr
Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting at Barking Churchyard to study flora & fauna of a Suffolk churchyard, Meet at 6.30pm at Barking Church, 2hrs, Map ref TM076535, Contact 01473 258791

Fri 27th Apr
Private Resistance, Eastern Angles Theatre Co, Wetheringsett Village Hall, 01473 211498, www.easternangles.co.uk

Sat 28th Apr
Band Concert, Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Nr Ipswich, 7.30pm, www.rhscommunity.co.uk

Talk by Clive Paine/Victorian Royalty in Suffolk, Ipswich Record Office, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, 2pm, £5.50, 01473 584541

Ipswich History Cruise from Ipswich with Topsail Charters, 10.30am – 4.30pm, 01621 857567, www.topsailcharters.co.uk

Craft Fair, Mannings Amusement Park, Felixstowe, 10am – 3pm

Anglo-Saxon Warrior Training, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 11am – 1pm and 2 – 4pm, become a real warrior and learn the art of combat with your family! £10 adult, £5 child (includes site entry) Minimum age: 7, Booking advisable 01394 389714

Sun 29th Apr
Guided Walk, Wolves Wood Nature Reserve, A1071 – 1 mile east of Hadleigh, 8am, £5 adults, £3 children, booking essential 01206 391153

Spring Market, Venture Centre, Lawford, Manningtree, 10am – 4pm, Free Entry, Tow halls packed with handmade treasures, new shabby chic, homewares, yummy food & drink
Traditional Stone Carving, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, 10.30 am – 4.30 pm, be guided by stone carver Brian Ansell in the ancient skill of traditional stone carving. Carving materials and tools provided for the day. Refreshments and light lunch included, £40, Booking essential 01394 389714

Mon 30th Apr
Ipswich Transport Society Meeting, Bridge Ward Club, Austin Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm, £2, Illustrated talk by Alan Osborne – ‘Buses, an A – Z featuring Buses of all ages from around the World’

In addition there are at least two spectacular flying displays every day, with a chance to see some of the world’s most beautiful birds of prey take to the skies in all their magnificent splendour.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the woodland walk; spot the shy red squirrels and laugh at the antics of the chipmunks or simply sit and soak up the spring sunshine, while the kids have fun in the Mini-Maze and Play Area.

Why not try one of Suffolk Owl Sanctuary’s unique SOS Birthday Parties, where the children will spend time close-up with the Owls, enjoy some special owlish fun and games, go on the S.O.S. Owl Safari, have a photograph taken with an Owl and receive a special goody-bag, plus the sanctuary will provide an Adopt-an-Owl Certificate for the lucky boy or girl.

There is an Adopt-an-Owl scheme, which also runs all year round and adopters can come to see their adopted owl any time at The Sanctuary.

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is open daily from 10am until 5pm. For more information call 08456 807897 or email info@owl-help.org.uk

ABBA FOREVER’s uncanny recreation of the ABBA experience has even passed the toughest test there is for an ABBA tribute group – a Swedish audience! “We were nervous about how Swedish audiences would react to us performing as ‘their’ band,” said founder Jane Ellis-Forshaw of their first appearance in the supergroups homeland. They didn’t need to worry, they received a standing ovation and have since sold out 6 tours of the country with audiences stating that they are just like the real thing!

With stunning renditions of classic hits such as Mamma Mia, Waterloo and Dancing Queen, ABBA FOREVER Live in Concert will keep you captivated from the opening sequence to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular.

So if you’re in the mood for a dance (and if you get the chance) come along to ABBA FOREVER at The Corn Exchange, Ipswich on 23rd March 2012 at 8pm. Telephone Box Office 01473 433100.

The petite northerner takes us on an unforgettable musical journey in this candid, fun and heart-warming show. A celebration of the legendary artists that have inspired her she tells tales of growing up, her inspirations and why, ultimately, she could not do anything but sing.

Despite her tiny frame Elouise has always had an incredibly powerful singing voice, which ultimately led to her being nicknamed ‘a little belter’ from childhood. Little Belter sees Elouise perform unique versions of classic and epic torch ballads by the likes of Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Shirley Bassey and Dusty Springfield. In the show she performs twenty of her favorite songs including unique versions of The Winner Takes It All, Tainted Love, Could It Be Magic, Get The Party Started, Born This Way, Giving Up Giving In, As Long As He needs Me, and many more well-loved gems that have left an indelible mark in our hearts.

Composer Steve Anderson, who has been at the helm of the music direction of the last eight Kylie Minogue tours as well as working on productions for Take That, Westlife, Britney Spears and The Pet Shop Boys, is responsible for Little Belter’s new musical arrangements.

The show is written by novelist and record producer Terry Ronald, part of the creative team behind the West End sensation, The Hurly Burly Show.

No tricks, no gimmicks, just one amazing voice.
“Absolutely amazing!” BBC Radio London

Tickets are available by calling the box office on 01394 282126 – BUY TICKETS ONLINE»

The Little Belter
Saturday 10th March
7.30pm
£19.00 Concession £18.00