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Thursday, 1st April 2010, 7.30pm-9.45pm
Community Hall Woodbridge
Birds in Norfolk
Organised by Woodbridge RSPB Local Group and for benefit of RSPB members and the general public
An Illustrated Talk on the Birds of Norfolk, by John Buckingham.Tea, coffee & biscuits served in the interval.
Charges: Members #2.00; U16 Free; non-members #3.00;U16 #1.50
Contact: Malcolm Key Tel. 01728 723155
Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/woodbridge
2nd April, 2010, 10:30am-5:30pm
Aztex Suffolk Spring Garden Show, The Suffolk Showground, Ipswich IP3 8UH
The Suffolk Garden Show bursts into bloom this Easter Weekend with over 250 stands displaying everything you could ever want for your garden and home.
Charges: Admission Adults: £5.50, Accompanied Children FREE.
Advanced prices (via www.aztexevents.co.uk or 01702 549622 Adults: £4.00 Accomp Children FREE
Parking is FREE
Contact: Matthew Upson <matt@aztexevents.co.uk> Tel. 01702 549622
3 April, 9.30am - 4pm
Vintage & Contemporary Market
Market Hill
Saturday, 3 April 2010, 10.30am-12 noon
Woodbridge Easter Egg Hunt, Elmhurst Park, Woodbridge
The annual FREE Woodbridge Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Easter Saturday 3rd April. This hugely popular family event is held in Elmhurst Park with activities from 10am. The egg hunt (open to children age 12 and under) starts promptly at 10.30am with a mad dash to find the beans which are then swapped for chocolate. "Pound the Hound" from Ipswich Building Society will be on hand to help and there will be a Punch & Judy Show.
Over 500 chocolate eggs will be given out - don't miss this fun family event.
Contact: Marion Wells woodbridge.tcm@ukonline.co.uk Tel. 07830 158780
Saturday, 3rd April 2010, 2100-2330
Rich Taylor plays live at Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, 103 New Street, Woodbridge
Local singer songwriters Steve & Gary return for what promises to be a fantastic evening.
Contact: Adrian Batstone adrian-batstone@btconnect.com Tel. 01394 382933
Sunday, 4th April 2010, 1200-1400
Easter Sunday Lunch, Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, 103 New Street, Woodbridge
Enjoy traditional Sunday lunch or something from our special menu to celebrate Easter. There will also be a children's menu & an Easter Egg hunt. Booking recommended
Contact: Adrian Batstone adrian-batstone@btconnect.com Tel. 01394 382933
6 and 7, April 2010, 10.00am-3.30pm
Framlingham College, Framlingham IP13 9EY
Football Coaching with Kevin Horlock
Organised by and for benefit of
Open to boys and girls aged 6 - 13. Two fun packed days (6th and 7th) learning new skills with former Ipswich Town player and Northern Ireland International, Kevin Horlock.
Charges: #22.50 per day or #40 for both days. 10% Sibling discount.
Contact: Events Office <events@framcollege.co.uk> Tel. 01728 727231
7,8,9, April, 10.00am-4.00pm
Framlingham College, College Road, Framlingham IP13 9EY
Cricket Coaching with former England cricketer
Organised by and for benefit of
Open to boys and girls aged 8 - 14. Spend Wednesday, Thursday or Friday during the Easter break learning new skills with Paul Jarvis, former England cricketer and Level 3 E.C.B coach. Lunch and fruit breaks included in the price.
Charges: #25 per day or #70 for 3 days. 10% sibling discount. Residential places available.
Contact: <events@framcollege.co.uk> Tel. 01728 727231
Thursday, 8th April 2010, 7.30 pm-approx 9.30pm
Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge
The Exotic Garden
Organised by and for benefit of Woodbridge Horticultural Society
The Exotic Garden, a talk by Will Giles, author,lecturer,radio and tv personality
Charges: Members free, guests £2
Contact: Secretary Mrs J. Olliff Tel. 01394 386431
Website:www.woodbridge-hs.org.uk/
Friday, 9th April 2010, 7:30 pm-10:00 pm approx
The Main Hall, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Old Felixstowe Rd (behind Tesco)
The Alcock and Brown Story, Presented by Tony Alcock
Organised by and for the benefit ofThe Martlesham Heath Aviation Society
This is the full story about the first non-stop transatlantic flight, which took place in 1911 in a Vickers Vimy aircraft. Included in this fascinating talk will be family memorabilia and a documentary video. Tony is the nephew of Sir John Alcock.
Charges: £1:50 members £2:50 non-members. Tickets not required - just turn up.
Contact: Howard King Tel. 01473 274300 (home)
Website: www.mhas.org.uk
Saturday, 10 April 2010, 7pm-11pm
Soundwaves Album Launch Party
The Spa Pavilion Theatre & Restaurant, Undercliff Road West, Seafront, Felixstowe IP112DX
The Launch party for Sounds of the East Coast III featuring some of Suffolk's best up and coming young artists and bands, and a national touring headline act.
Charges: £5 on the door
Contact: suffolksoundwaves@hotmail.com
saturday, 10/4/10, 8.30p.m.-11.30p.m.
the sekforde tap pub, seckford street woodbridge
live music
this is a lovely cosey traditional pub where dave g will be playing and singing hits from the sixties to the noughties. no gimmicks or backing tracks - just electroacoustic guitar and vocals. anyone who would like to pick a song and sing along with me would be most welcome. a regular fortnightly event in a friendly environment. hope to see you all there!
Charges: None
Contact: d.glaister Tel. 01394384334
Saturday, 10th April 2010, 2100-2330
Shadoogie play live at Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, 103 New Street, Woodbridge
Excellent Shadows tribute act. Well worth seeing.
Contact: Adrian Batstone adrian-batstone@btconnect.com Tel. 01394 382933
Sunday, 11th April 2010, 1200-1500
Jazz n'lunch, Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, 103 New Street, Woodbridge
Enjoy traditional Sunday lunch or simply a glass of your favourite tipple whilst relaxing to the sound of the fabulous Barry Kingston Trio.
Contact: Adrian Batstone adrian-batstone@btconnect.com Tel. 01394 382933
12 & 13 , April 2010, 10.00am-3.30pm
Framlingham College, Framlingham IP13 9EY
Football Coaching with Kevin Horlock
Organised by and for benefit of
Open to boys and girls aged 6 - 13. Two fun packed days (12th and 13th) learning new skills with former Ipswich Town player and Northern Ireland International, Kevin Horlock.
Charges: #22.50 per day or #40 for both days. 10% Sibling discount.
Contact: Events Office <events@framcollege.co.uk> Tel. 01728 727231
Thursday, 15th April 2010, 7:30 pm-9:45 pm approx
The Red Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich (entry via Lloyds CarPark, Bramford Rd junc)
Meryl Catty presents "The "Promiscuous Letters"... A lesser known source for researching naval family history.
Organised by Ipswich Branch, Suffolk Family History Society.
This entertaining and informative lecture is based on "Certificates and Declarations for placing widows of Officers of the Royal Navy on the Pension list." This also contains a wealth of other information of interest to those who find they have a naval ancestor.
Charges: £2:00 - open to members and potential members
Contact: Howard King Tel. 01473 274300
Website: www.suffolkfhs.org.uk
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 7.15 pm -9.45 pm
Woodbridge Community Hall
Illustrated Talk - Creating a Living Landscape for the future prededed by a short AGM
Organised by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Group and for benefit of Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Talk by Michael Strand of Suffolk Wildlife Trust, preceded by the groups short AGM at 7,15 pm
Charges: #2 adults children free
Contact: Helen Taylor Tel. 01473284251
Saturday, 17 April 2010, 7.30 pm-9.30 pm
Prometheus Orchestra Concert, St Mary's Church Woodbridge
Suffolk's newest classical orchestra plays a debut concert in Woodbridge in April. The programme includes Haydn's Clock Symphony and Trumpet Concerto, Grieg's Holberg Suite and Beethovens' ballet music from Creatures of Prometheus.
Charges: £12.50 adults and £5.00 children/students
Contact: Jane Hart jane@janeharteducation.co.uk Tel. 01728 453199
Saturday, 17th April 2010, 2100-2330
Mike Solo sings live at Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, 103 New Street, Woodbridge
The Woodbridge crooner returns, better than ever. Come and be enchanted as Mike sings everything from Sinatra to Lionel Ritchie.
Contact: Adrian Batstone adrian-batstone@btconnect.com Tel. 01394 382933
Friday 23rd April 2010, 10.00 a.m. - 12 Noon.
Mayor's Coffee Morning, Shire Hall, Market Hill, Woodbridge
For the benefit of local charity/ies (which, to be confirmed)
Saturday, 24th April 2010, 2100-2330
Fo'c'stle play at Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, 103 New Street, Woodbridge
Traditional & Irish Folk music & loads more. Great entertainment.
Contact: Adrian Batstone adrian-batstone@btconnect.com Tel. 01394 382933
Saturday, 24 April 2010, 10 am -3 pm approx
Hall Farm, Martlesham
Guided Farm Walk with farmer John Symes
Organised by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Group and for benefit of Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Guided walk. Bring packed lunch or stay as long as you like. Meet and park at TM262468
Charges: None, donations welcome
Contact: Helen Taylor Tel. 01473284251
Sunday 25 April, starts 2.30pm
Spring Concert
Community Hall
Sunday, 25 April 2010, 3.00pm-4.30pm approx
Nick Parry, cello John Stafford, piano, The Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge
This concert completes the performers' survey of Beethoven's complete works for cello and piano, through the endless variety of which one gains a distinctive overview of his development as a composer. The cycle was begun at Hollesley Church on September 5 2009 and has attracted intense interest throughout the region.
Charges: Adults £10, school-age students free from 01394 615015 or at the door
Contact: Box Office Tel. 01394 615015