Town 102 - What's On in the Ipswich area

Charity Coffee Mornings every Wednesday
Fri 8th Mar 2013 - Tue 31st Dec 2013
Coffee mornings
Every wednesday 9:30-11:30
Everyone's welcome, friendly atmosphere,
Tea, Coffee, hot chocolate, Biscuits & cakes
All to raise funds for Bear for an Angel.

24th Scout Headquarters
330 Bramford Road,
Ipswich
IP1 5AX



Website: www.BearforanAngel.com

Charity Quiz Night at the Sorrel Horse on Wednesdays
Wed 27th Mar 2013 - Tue 31st Dec 2013
Every Wednesday fortnight (the next being 27th March) The Sorrel Horse, Shottisham hosts a quiz night with the proceeds going to local charities. Questions start at 8.30 prompt. We always warmly welcome new teams and aim for a fun, amusing and convivial competition

Team EACH Tandem Skydive
Mon 22nd Apr 2013 - Sat 21st Sep 2013
On Saturday 22nd June and 21st September and also choose your own date throughout the year. This will take place at Ellough Airfield Beccles. For more information please contact Vanessa Bell on 01473 276195 or email vanessa.bell@each.org.uk

Charity Table Top Sale
Wed 19th Jun 2013
All profits going to Emily Bray House Tenants Funds 2-4pm
Emily Bray House
300 Woodbridge Road
IP4 4BA
To book table please ring 01473 720610 ask for June or Jane
£7 per table - limited
£4 if you bring your own paste size table - pay on the day Refreshments will be available

Norwood Open Morning
Fri 21st Jun 2013
Please come along to Norwood Residential Home 10am - 12 noon to find out what we do and the services we provide. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in older people, and welcome the opportunity to invite the local community into our home on this morning to see what we're about.

EACH Retro Festival
Fri 21st Jun 2013 - Sun 23rd Jun 2013
The retro festival in aid of EACH ( East Anglian Childrens Hospice) and Cancer Research UK is taking place on Friday 21st June- Sunday 23rd June at Trimley St. Martin Social Club, Felixstowe.

Music and bands from the 60s will be played in our outside music and food area, bring a fold up chair and enjoy the retro atmosphere. Weekend tickets are £20 and day tickets are £12. Camping is free.

The retro vintage fair is free entry on Saturday 21st June from 10-4pm a variety of stalls from vintage hair styling, jewellery, cards, clothing and shoes are available as well as retro games including archery. Tin can alley, splat the rat, etc.
for tickets phone Chris on 07761092927
The acts are Friday 21st June

7.00pm- 2.30am

The Blues Brother’s tribute -Committed to the blues

Five Ska- The specials, Bad Manners,

Plus

Retro music from our DJs all night

10am-2.30am

Vintage retro fair-10am-4pm

Biff bam pow- The Who, The Small Faces, Motown, 60’s classics

The Waves- ska, mod, the jam, punk classics.

7768- Siouxie and the Banshees, sex pistols, Sham 69

Let fish swim-U2, blur, oasis, stereophonics, snow patrol and more

Ultimate Madness

The event is run by The Coasters Scooter club

Summer Solstice Festival at Sutton Hoo
Sat 22nd Jun 2013 - Sun 23rd Jun 2013
22 & 23 June 2013 10.30am-5pm

See Sutton Hoo come alive with Anglo-Saxon celebrations!
Anglo-Saxon festivities and theatre, craft stalls, mead tasting, weavers & spinners, archery, dragon kites, maypole dancing and much more!

Go onto our Website or call on 01394389714

Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3DJ






Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-Hoo

Great East Swim
Sat 22nd Jun 2013
Have you been inspired to get fit and active in 2013? Sign up for the Great East Swim at Alton Water Park, Ipswich and do it for EACH. Choose from ½ mile, 1 mile, 2 mile or 5K course. For more information visit the Website


Website: www.greatswim.org/events/great-east-swim

St Marys Summer Fair
Sat 22nd Jun 2013
St Mary's Catholic School summer fair
1.00 - 4.00 pm at St Mary's, Woodbridge road, IP4 4BA. Entry 50p for adults, children free.

Claydon pre-school Summer Fete
Sat 22nd Jun 2013
12-4pm. Free admission. Stalls and entertainment include: kimmys petting zoo, hog roast, grand raffle, face painting, bouncy castle and much more. A great family fun afternoon. Everyone welcome!



Claydon Pre-school,
Former Scout Hut Site,
Recreation Ground,
Thornhill Road,
Claydon,
Suffolk,
IP6 0DZ

Claydon Pre-school Summer Fete
Sat 22nd Jun 2013
12-4pm
Stalls and entertainment include:
Kimmy's petting zoo, Copella, Face painting, Bouncy castle, Grand raffle, Sweetie treats and much, much more.
Come and join us for lots of family fun!



Claydon Pre-school,
Former Scout Hut Site,
Recreation Ground,
Thornhill Road,
Claydon,
Suffolk,
IP6 0DZ

Woolverstone Wish A flutter of fairies
Sun 23rd Jun 2013
A guinness world record attempt, fundraising for the Woolverstone Wish.
Bring your wings, wands and tutu and join the largest gathering of fairies.
at 11.45am for 12pm start at the Cornhill Ipswich.
Organised by Kerseys solicitors in collaboration with IP-ART, Ipswich Borough Council and the Woolverstone Wish

Cycle Speedway Gt Blakenham
Sun 23rd Jun 2013
Cycle Speedway Meeting - Great Blakenham v Kesgrave 2pm - part of the Great Blakenham Family Fun Day - Mill Lane Great Blakenham

The EAAA Car Boot and Family Fun Day
Sun 23rd Jun 2013
Trinity Park, Ipswich 8am -4.30pm. Come and join the fun and grab a bargain at Trinity Park. As well as a massive Car Boot Sale we will have Gift and Food Stalls, Games and Activities and the EAAA Helicopter will be flying in to pay us a visit and let you get up close to our life saving team and aircraft. If you would like a pitch at the car boot sale or would like to have a trade stand at the event please call 01473 745007 or contact pip.duffy@eaaa.org.uk for information

St Elizabeth Hospices Motorcycle Run
Sun 23rd Jun 2013
Join hundreds of other motorcyclists riding to support your local Hospice.
The St Elizabeth Hospice Motorcycle Run starts at Stonham Barns in Stonham Aspal near Stowmarket, with the first bikers departing from 10am.
After a scenic 30 mile route through Suffolk's picturesque countryside, bikers will finish at the Felixstowe Motorcycle Show in the town centre where there will be lots of motorcycle dealers and clubs attending.
You can sign up on the day from 9am or register online now by visiting the Hospice website. Registration is £5 and motorcyclists can also collect sponsorship for their run. Every pound you raise will go towards helping St Elizabeth Hospice provide specialist palliative care to the local community.

For more information please call 01473 723600, email fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk or visit our Website



Website: www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk

FunDancing's Wiggle-a-Thon 2013
Sat 29th Jun 2013
Is raising money for Age UK Suffolk and will take place on Saturday 29th June at East Bergholt's Sport Centre, Heath Road, CO7 6RJ.

This event is open for anyone who wants to help raise money for Age UK Suffolk and have fun wiggling and giggling in one (or more of the 6 x 45 minute uniquely choreographed 'Strictly' (and other style) dance-a-cise session. Single and group entries are welcome as is dressing up (this year the theme is Bobbles and Orange).

Session times 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm (pre-registration is advised). £5.00 per person per session.

More details and registration or call Janet on 07506 350 455 (email janet@fundancing.co.uk)




Website: www.wiggle-a-thon.co.uk

Cliff Lane Primary School Summer Fair
Sat 29th Jun 2013
12 noon to 3 pm. Come and join us for a day of family fun with bouncy castles, fair games, stalls, BBQ, refreshments, grand draw, homemade cakes.

Orwell Walk and Cycle Ride
Sun 30th Jun 2013
The Orwell Walk & Orwell Cycle Ride. Take part in the Orwell Walk or Orwell Cycle ride and support EACH. For more information go to the Website or contact Norman Haines on 01473 215333



Website: www.ipswicheastrotaryclub.co.uk/the -orwell-walk-and-cycle

Garden open to the public in Ipswich for St Elizabeth Hospice
Sun 30th Jun 2013
A garden in Ipswich will be open to the public in June.

The garden is set in 1/3 acre and includes rose beds, herbaceous borders, a dry stone garden and an island with mixed bed as well as an orchard with 15 fruit trees, asparagus bed, small vegetable area and a compost corner.

The garden, located at 428 Norwich Road, Ipswich, will be open on Sunday 30th June from 2pm till 5pm and entry is £2.50.

Strawberry cream teas and a plant and book stall are available.
For further details, email fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk or call 01473 723600.




Website: www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk

Garden open to the public in Ipswich for St Elizabeth Hospice
Sun 30th Jun 2013
A garden in Ipswich will be open to the public in June.

The garden is set in five acres of immaculate lawns and includes borders, ponds, waterfalls, woodland garden trees, azaleas and many wild flowers.

The garden, located at Barham Hall, Church Lane, Barham, will be open on Sunday 30th June from 2pm - 6pm.

Entry is £3 for adults or £1.50 for children Afternoon tea, coffee, cakes and ice creams and a plant are available.
For further details, visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk, email fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk or call 01473 723600.

Charity Quiz Night for Suffolk Mind
Sun 30th Jun 2013
Suffolk Coaching Zone's Big Happy Summer Quiz of the Year
To Raise Money For Suffolk Mind
at 8.00 The Greyhound, Henley Road Ipswich

Teams of up to 5 people, £10 a team, with all proceeds to Suffolk Mind.
Great prizes!

To book your team call Dan at The Greyhound 01473 252862 or contact Suffolk Coaching Zone on Facebook


Website: www.facebook.com/SuffolkCoachingZone

ITFC Charity Cheese and Wine Night
Tue 2nd Jul 2013
Charity Cheese & Wine Evening in support of ITFC Charitable Trust at Saints Cafe, St Peters St 7pm start. Tickets £19.50. Includes all tasters and entertainment.

Craft, Gift & Holistic Fair - Copdock
Sat 6th Jul 2013

Tigers Eye Events - Craft, Gift & Holistic Fair at Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall.

We have on offer:

Gifts, Crafts, Cards, Jewellery, Readings, New Age & much more! Beauty & Holistic treatments also available.

A fabulous upbeat day, full of fun & laughter!

FREE ENTRY!
Refreshments available
10am ~ 4pm

Woodbridge Carnival
Sat 6th Jul 2013
6 July 2013 from 1pm the procession will move off from Melton Hill and make its way on to the Thoroughfare .

From 5.30pm the action can be found on Kingston Fields .

The Woodbridge Carnival is coming back this year on the 6th July at Kingston Field. Ther will be a processional up Melton Hill along the Thoroughfare and down to Kingston Field for 1.30. There will be displays, games, stalls and performances all afternoon until the carnival draws to a close at 5.30pm. After the carnival local pubs, shops and restaurants will be hosting entertainment and there will be a number of offers to celebrate the revival of the Carnival.

Garden open to the public in Felixstowe for St Elizabeth Hospice
Sun 7th Jul 2013
A garden in Ipswich will be open to the public in July.

The garden is set in 1/3 acre and features two water features and five distinct areas with eclectic element.

The garden, located at 41 Westmorland Road, Felixstowe, will be open on Sunday 7th July from 11am - 5pm.

Entry is £2 and afternoon tea and cakes are available.
For further details, visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk, email fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk or call 01473 723600.

Comedy Night Ringshall Village Hall
Thu 11th Jul 2013 - Sat 13th Jul 2013
Inspector Drakes Last Case Comedy Whodunnit Spoof
Ringshall Village Hall
Thursday 11th July - Saturday 13th July 7.30pm Tickets £12 includes light supper, puddings available at extra cost Telephone 01473 658698 no tickets on the door



Not suitable for young children

East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity Ball
Fri 12th Jul 2013
The EAAA invite you to The "SPARKLE IN THE NIGHT SKY" Glitz and Glamour Ball to be held at Trinity Park, Ipswich. Your ticket includes Reception Drinks, a Three Course Meal and lots of Entertainment Tickets are priced at £37.50 with a special rate for table bookings of ten. For tickets contact Pip - pip.duffy@eaaa.org.uk or call 01473 745007

Ipswich Mencap Fun Day
Sat 20th Jul 2013
All the Fun of the Fair. 12-4pm Burgess House 236 Felixstowe Road IP3 9AD There will be a variety of stalls, games bouncy castle and entertainment for all the family.Refreshments, ice cream, cakes and much more. Free admission.All Welcome. For more information contact Barbara 07766 103563

Car Boot Sale in aid of Horse Welfare
Sat 27th Jul 2013
Car Boot Sale at Bylam livery stables Chelmondiston IP9 1HN
10am-2pm set up from 8am £5 per pitch horsey and non horsey stuff very welcome!

Norwood Annual Strawberry Tea
Sat 27th Jul 2013
2:30pm - 4:30pm. Come and join us for an afternoon of fun and activities for all the family! We will have refreshments, stalls, a raffle plus lots more! All to raise much needed funds for our Amenity Fund! Please come and support us and have a lovely afternoon!

Norwood Residential Home, 14 Park Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3ST

St Clements Fun Day
Sun 4th Aug 2013
The Acute Respiratory Care Unit at Ipswich Hospital will be holding a fun day at St Clements Social club in Ipswich on Sunday 4th August from 12noon-4pm All money raised will go to the ward. There will be something for everyone. A giant slide, Lots of different stalls,Face painting, Lots of food, A raffle & much more!

Craft & Gift Fayre Fynn Valley Golf Club in aid of EACH
Mon 26th Aug 2013
10.00am - 3.00pm
£1 Entry in aid of E.A.C.H.
Ample free parking
Meals & drinks available
Fynn Valley Golf Club Witnesham,
Ipswich. IP6 9JA Tel: 01473 785267
jan@fynn-valley.co.uk



Website: www.fynn-valley.co.uk

Henley Harvest Fayre and Town Kids Trust Charity 5K Run
Sat 14th Sep 2013
An all day event with cosy outside fire pits to enjoy the evenings Live Music entertainment.

Charity Fun Run (in aid and support of Town 102 Kids trust), Donkey rides, Inflatables, Bungie Run, Bucking Pig (try saying that after a few glasses), Farm machinery, Live music, Local food producers, Scarecrow competition, baking, Hog Roast, BBQ, Drummers, Tug of war, Races, as well as localy run traditional stalls etc

If you are interested in holding your own stall or would like to be part of the team in helping out this year please contact us either by leaving a message or calling the centre on 01473 833226 or talk to Dave on 07970 944447

Woolverstone Wish Nearly New Sale
Sat 28th Sep 2013
A New/Nearly New Sale (Clothing, Shoes, Toys & Baby Items) is being held at Cedarwood Primary School in Kesgrave on Saturday 28th September from 2:30pm-4:30pm and is in aid of raising money for Woolverstone Wish (www.woolverstonewish.org.uk).

ENTRY: Adults £1 each and children are FREE.

We shall also be having Kez Facepainting attending so that the children also have something to do. And some delicious cakes by Sheena's Cakery.


What is a New or Nearly New Sale?

A New/Nearly New Sale is a chance for you to have a clear out of unwanted clothes, shoes, toys and baby items (both adults and childrens) and make some money. All items should be in good clean & stain free condition.

PLEASE NOTE that this is not the same as a carboot sale where you would sell all unwanted items, it is purely for those items mentioned above.

Shoppers please bring plenty of cash with you as sellers will not be able to accept card or cheque payment.





If you are unable to make this event but would like to make a donation to the Woolverstone Wish please do so by following the link below to my JustGiving page.

www.justgiving.com/Adele-Allinson1


Website: www.woolverstonewish.org.uk

Ipswich Mencap masquerade Ball.
Sat 12th Oct 2013
7pm till late. Greshams Social Club Tuddenham Road Ipswich.
There will be and evening of entertainment which will also be supported by the 'Patchymatt Disco'.
Tickets are available now. £25 each including a finger buffet. Buy five tickets and get the sixth one free.
Join us for a night of glamour and mystery.
For more information and tickets contact Barbara 07766 103563 or Sarah 07799 656974

Giant Christmas Craft & Gift Faryre
Sun 17th Nov 2013
With over 60 stalls selling locally made crafts & quality gifts, there is something for everyone, lots of great ideas for presents to suit all pockets.

10.00am - 4.00pm
£1 admission fee
Refreshments available
Ample free parking


Held at the Cameo Hotel, Copdock, Ipswich IP8 3JP

Christmas Craft & Gift Fair
Wed 27th Nov 2013
Fynn Valley Golf Club
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Ample free parking
Meals & drinks available
Fynn Valley Golf Club Witnesham,
Ipswich. IP6 9JA Tel: 01473 785267



Website: www.fynn-valley.co.uk