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Thursday, 1st October 2009
Just Good Friends Social
The Seal, Woodbridge
Organised by Steve
For the benefit of over-40s
Starts 20:00 - Ends 22:00
Charges: Free
Social gathering for drinks, meals and chat.
Contact Steve jgfsuffolk@googlemail.com
Friday 2nd October 2009
After Dark! Family Evening
Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge
Organised by Foxburrow Farm Education Centre
For the benefit of Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Starts 7pm - Ends 9:30pm
Charges: Children £3, Adults £1.50 Booking essential on 01394 380113
Night walk exploring Foxburrow Farm's wildlife.
Recommended for 8 year olds and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Calling owls, dissecting owl pellets, mammal and minibeasts of the night, test your night sight.
Remember to bring a torch
Contact Kirsty Rosie Tel. 01394 380113
Friday 2nd October 2009
Restoring Vintage Aircraft - Current Projects and latest developments.
Also flying in "D Day" & Arnhem Anniversaries.
The Main Hall, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Old Felixstowe Rd (behind Tesco) M.H.
Organised by The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society
For the benefit of Members of the Society, and potential members (you can join on the night if you wish)
Starts 7:30 - Ends 10:00
Charges: £1:50 members £2:50 non-members
Clive Denney, of Vintage Fabrics, telling us of his latest restoration projects, and his recent aerial adventures flying his Spitfire
Contact Howard King Tel. 01473 274300
Saturday 3rd October 2009
Complementary Health Open Invitation
The Shire Hall, Market Hill, Woodbridge, IP12 4LP
Organised by The Windmill Natural Health Centre
For the benefit of the public
Starts 10.00am - Ends 4.00pm
Charges: Free
This is an opportunity for members of the public to come and experience various complementary therapies through free taster sessions. Free talks will also be available on the day.
Contact Fiona Mealing Tel. 01394 388863
Website: www.windmillnaturalhealth.co.uk
Saturday 3rd October 2009
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
The BEAGLE, Old Hadleigh Road, Sproughton, Ipswich, IP8 3AR
Organised by WLS-IPS
For the benefit of Anyone interested in or had weight loss surgery
Starts 1pm - Ends 4pm
Charges: FREE, refreshments available to buy Informal meetings for anyone interested in Weight Loss Surgery whether pre-op, post-op, NHS or self-funded. Friendly 'get togethers' for support & general chat amongst people that are thinking about or seeking surgery or those that have had any form of Weight Loss Surgery.
Contact Penny Harris wls.ips@gmail.com Tel. 07532361347
Saturday, 3rd October 2009
Dick Waterson Challenge/Fun Day
Woodbridge Rugby Club, Orford Rd, Bromeswell
Organised by Woodbridge Rugby Club
For the benefit of Help for Heroes Charity
Starts 11:00 - Ends 17:00
Charges: Entry £3 adults £2 children.
A charity rugby match, display of historic
military vehicles, Heart FM Mega Slide
and AngelsAll-day bar, beer tent, BBQ,
Hog Roast and trade stands,
Royal British Legion Band.
Contact Simon Ballard
pressofficer@woodbridgerugby.net
Tel. 07766 136554
Saturday 3rd October 2009
Live Music - Mike Solo
Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard
Starts 2100 - Ends 2330
Charges: Free admission
Mike returns to this wonderful old pub. Come and enjoy a fantastic dinner or a few pints of real ale whilst listening to everything from Lionel Ritchie to Frank Sinatra.
Contact Adrian Tel. 01394 382933
Wednesday 7th October 2009
Charity Pamper Evening
The Old Coach House, Thornham Magna
Organised by Hannah Stenning
For the benefit of Breast Cancer Research
Starts 6.30pm - Ends 10.30pm
Charges: £2 including raffle ticket
Treatments from £2 include Facials, Make Overs, Indian Head massage. Professional Portrait Photo 7x5 for £5 (no obligation to buy). Great Raffle Prizes from all therapists and local business. Pre booking available but not essential for all therapists
Contact Hannah info@thornhamcoachhouse.co.uk Tel. 01379 783373
Thursday 8th October 2009
Cake & Catwalk & Angel Players Gorgeous Night
Martlesham Church Hall (by Douglas Badar)
Organised by Angel Players
For the benefit of Angel Players
Starts 7pm - Ends 10pm
Charges: £2
An evening for ladies who like to find a bargain for clothes and accessories. Plus beauty treatments and fashion advice. Cakes and goodies to try and buy. A real indulgence evening.
Contact Lynn Turner info@cakeandcatwalk.co.uk Tel. 07855464558
Friday 9th October 2009
Mayor's Coffee Morning
Shire Hall, Market Hill
Organised by Woodbridge Town Council
For the benefit of Cedar House, Woodbridge
Starts 10am - Ends 12pm
Charges: 1.00
A Coffee Morning is to be held in the Shire Hall to be hosted by the Mayor of Woodbridge, Councillor Les Binns. Proceeds will go to Cedar House, Woodbridge.
Entry £1.00 includes coffee and biscuit
Contact Chris Walker admin@woodbridge-suffolk.gov.uk Tel. 01394 383599
Friday 9th October 2009
Spanish Night at The Sorrel Horse
Sorrel Horse Inn, Church Lane, Shottisham IP12 3HD
Organised by Jim & James
Starts 6pm - Ends 10pm
Charges: £10pp for all you can eat buffet and free glass of Sangria The Sorrel Horse presents the first of its Tastes of Travel. On Friday the 9th Oct we transform into a traditional Spanish Tapas bar. Featuring a mouthwatering buffet of Spanish favorites fresh from the kitchen, Authentic Sangria and wonderful live music from our Spanish Guitarist!
Website: sorrelhorseinn.com
Contact Tel. 01394 411 617
Saturday 10th October 2009
Live Music - Matthew Coombs & Guests
Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard
Starts 2100 - Ends 2330
Charges: Free admission
Following their successful gig at the Woodbridge Regatta, Matt and his friends will make their debut at 'YOBS'. Please come on down and support them.
Contact Adrian Tel. 01394 382933
Sunday 11th October
Jazz n' Lunch
Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard
Starts 1200 - Ends 1500
Charges: Free
Enjoy traditional Sunday lunch from just £7.95 or something from our daily menu and relax to the fabulous sound of The Barry Kingston Trio. Alternatively come down for a glass or two of your favourite tipple and simply chill!
Booking recommended.
Contact Adrian Batstone Tel. 01394 382933
Thursday 15 October 2009
Watching Butterflies in the Woodbridge Area
Woodbridge Community Hall
Organised by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Group
For the benefit of Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Starts 7.30 pm - Ends 9.45 pm
Charges: £2 per person
Illustrated talk by Rob Parker of Butterfly Conservation. All welcome.
Contact Helen Taylor Tel. 01473284251
Thursday 15th October 2009
"Remembrance and the Great War - a very British View"
The Red Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich (Entrance via LLoyds Bank Car Park).
Organised by Ipswich Branch, Suffolk Family History Society
For the benefit of Members and potential members.
Starts 7:30 p.m. - Ends 9:45 p.m. approx
Charges: £2 pay on the door - just turn up - no need to book in advance
Taff Gillingham, Chairman of Suffolk Branch The Western Front Association and also The Friends of the Suffolk Regiment, presents his fascinating thought provoking talk. Not to be missed!
Contact Howard King Tel. 01473 274300
Monday 12th - Friday 16th October
Sketchbooking with Celebrated Artist Tessa Henderson Orford
Organised by Big House Holidays
Charges: Fully catered residential and day course prices available
Tessa comes to Suffolk to sketch the delights of the Heritage Coast.She is inviting others to join her to learn the intricacies of sketchbooking. The course will be structured to ensure each student has some one-to-one tuition with Tessa; there are also group sessions and afternoon excursions.
Contact Lizzie Hammond lizzie@bighouseholidays.co.uk Tel. 01394 412304
Saturday 17th October 2009
Live Music - Shadoogie
Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard
Starts 2100 - Ends 2330
Charges: Free admission
This fantastic Shadows tribute band make their third appearance at the pub. All the usual Hank Marvin classics plus other hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Why not come for dinner and be entertained, or simply pop in for a pint or two and relax.
Contact Adrian Tel. 01394 382933
Sunday 18 October 2009
Maritime Woodbridge Boat Auction and Boat Jumble
Community Hall, Station Road Woodbridge
Organised by Maritme Woodbridge
For the benefit of Maritme Woodbridge
Starts 10.00am - Ends 17.00pm
Charges: Admission £2 for adults. Jumble pitches £15 booked in advance £25 on day. Lotting fee for auction £2.50
An opportunity for sailors to empty their sheds and make money or to pick up some bargains.
Anything from boats to boat hooks.
maritimewoodbridge.org.uk/ for all details and conditions of sale
Contact Moray MacPhail info@maritimewoodbridge.org
Photo of Beaulieu Boat Jumble courtesy of Practical Boat Owner
Wednesday 21st October 2009
CoastalNet Business Networking Group
Ufford Park Hotel, Golf Club and Spa. The Quiet Room.
Organised by Kevin Heath, CoastalNet
For the benefit of Businesses in the Suffolk Coastal Region
Starts 09:30 - Ends 12:30
Charges: £5.00 meeting fee. Refreshments provided.
Please register here: coastalnet.co.uk
Contact Kevin Heath kevin@coastalnet.co.uk Tel. 0844 357 1251
24th & 25th October 2009
Metfield pottery Clearance
Mark Elliot furniture showroom Southwold
Organised by Gary Robson
For the benefit of Metfield pottery
Starts 10.00am - Ends 5.00pm Sunday
Charges: free
Upto 80% off clearance sale of Conran & Habitat stock at crazy prices join us for Pumpkin soup and early Christmas bargins
Contact Gary Robson <Southwold@markelliot.co.uk> Tel. 01502 725654
Saturday 24th October 2009
Live music - Phil Jackson featuring Mudz
Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard Organised by For the benefit of
Starts 2100 - Ends 2330
Charges: Free admission
These guys from Ipswich are simply great.
If you haven't seen them yet... now's your chance.
Fantastic Rock n 'Roll plus more!
Contact Adrian Tel. 01394 382933
Tuesday 27th October 2009
Family Afternoon 'The Gruffalo'
Foxburrow Farm , Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge
Organised by Foxburrow Education Centre
For the benefit of Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Starts 2pm - Ends 4pm
Charges: Children £3.50 Adults £1.50. Please book on 01394 380113
Lets take a stroll through the deep dark wood to find the creatures there. Fun and Crafts
Contact Kirsty Rosie Tel. 01394 380113
Saturday 31st October 2009
Halloween Party
The Old Coach House, Thornham magna
Organised by Janet Woodley
Starts 7.30 - Ends onwards
Charges: £20 per head
Halloween Party Come and Join us for a set 3 course meal, coffee and dancing for £20
Contact Jan Woodley <info@thornhamcoachhouse.co.uk> Tel. 01379 783373
Saturday 31st October 2009
Live music - Rich Young
Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard
Starts 2100 - Ends 2330
Charges: Free admission
This fantastic acoutic guitarist and vocalist returns yet again. Come and meet Rich and be entertained with everything from Neil Young to Bob Dylan and Sting!
Contact Adrian Tel. 01394 382933