FridayTown 102 - What's On in the Ipswich area
Friday Club Nights
This week:
MOJO - Town 102 DISCO HEAVEN with Dave James - free entry, free drink, and Q Jump - text MOJO + your name to 87474
Bettys bar and Nightclub - DJ Jen
The Rep - DJ Garfie plays a dance warmup party
Liquid - Neilos (Town 102) and DJ Garfie
Saturday Club Nights
This week:
The Rep - Guest DJ
Bettys bar and Nightclub - James Bond Theme night, for Help For Heroes
MOJO - DJ Mal "Simply Red" Watkins with 70's and 80's disco party
The Robert Ransome - DJ Garfie current dance and RnB party
Liquid - Neilos (Town 102)
Envy - DJ Johnny (Town 102)
Karaoke at MOJO
Every Sunday, join Leyla, "Simply Red" Mal. and the Klowns Karaoke crew at MOJO in Ipswich for a fun night of karaoke and disco.
The Spectacular Dancing Tent
Thu 25th Jun 2009 - Tue 18th Aug 2009
DanceEast's Spiegeltent Tour will be the first of its kind in the eastern region. This large, Baroque style wooden construction features a dazzling interior of mirrored booths surrounding a wooden dance floor, creating the perfect intimate space for dance performances, workshops and classes.
A range of programmes will be on offer from children's workshops to tea dances for all ages, along with performances by national and international dance artists. The tent will be an opportunity to try something different in a fun and relaxed environment.
The tour is taking place in rural and urban areas across East Anglia: Christchurch Park - Ipswich, Easton Farm Park, Castle Park - Colchester, Museum of East Anglian Life – Stowmarket, and the Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds.
www.danceeast.co.uk
Ip Art
Sat 27th Jun 2009 - Sun 12th Jul 2009
More information coming soon....
Soul & Motown Night
Fri 3rd Jul 2009
Raising money for the St Elizabeth Hospice, a a fancy dress disco with Soul, Motown, Jazz, and Disco at Kersey Mill,
www.kerseymill.com
Simply Jazz
Fri 3rd Jul 2009
An evening of entertainment form Tyler and Kemp, one of the UKs top jazz acts, at the Ramada Encore Hotel, Ipswich
Charity Jazz Night
Fri 3rd Jul 2009
Tyler & Kemp –One of UKs top Jazz trio acts at the Ramada Encore Ipswich, Ranelagh Road
In aid of the TOWN 102 Kids Trust.
Cocktail and Canapés reception from 7.30pm
Music starts at 8.30pm
Tapas served to your table
Guest Speaker
Raffle with a 2 nights break at the Crown Plaza Docklands etc etc
Fun Day
Sat 4th Jul 2009
Martlesham Playschool,The Old Control Tower,Martlesham Heath,
12.30pm-4.00pm. Live music,Pony Rides, Childrens Entertainer,Bouncy Castle,BBQ,Ice Creams and lots of stalls!
All the money raised goes to the playschool!
Australian Pink Floyd
Sat 4th Jul 2009
The Australian Pink Floyd Show have, over the past twenty years, developed into one of the best and most watched rock shows on the planet; their audience over thousands of shows in arenas in every continent runs into the millions and the phenomenon just keeps on growing.
This spectacular show is now established around the world as one the definitive concerts for live music audiences, with Floyd fans of all ages embracing the staggering note-for-note perfection of the music and the incredible state-of-the art sound & lights production, including lasers and inflatables; it is truly the genuine reincarnation of the Floyd live experience.
www.ipswichregent.com
Bingo Night
Sat 4th Jul 2009
bingo night at harkstead village hall cash prizes 50p admission in aid off harkstead barns residents 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start for more info contact mel on 01473 327380
Broke Hall School Summer Fayre
Sat 4th Jul 2009
2-5pm
Bouncy Castle, Swing Boats, Candy Floss, Tombola, Games,
BBQ, refreshments,
Town 102 Mega-slide, Fire, Police and Paramedics,
Cake Stall, Dancing displays, Grand draw, stalls, and much more.
Chatsworth Drive, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich.
Otley Community Council Annual Summer Fete
Sat 4th Jul 2009
Location: Otley Village Hall Playing Field, Chapel Road, Otley IP6 9NT
2:30pm to 5:30pm
6pm to 11pm (live music from 7pm)
Free entry
There will be a wide range of games and activities for the whole family,
with great prizes to be won. Stalls and activities to include archery,
tombola, crockery smash, coconut shy, wine and spirit draw, bouncy castle,
face painting and more, as well as the ever popular digger challenge and
bar tent.
In the arena there will be an American themed fancy dress, a fun Dog Show
and displays by Otley Gym Club and Otley Scouts.
Refreshments, including ice creams, will be available throughout the day
for a small charge.
In the evening there will be live music to \"The Outlines\", licenced bar
and a BBQ selling locally sourced hot-dogs/beef burgers as well as vegeterian burgers.
Ipswich Music Day
Sun 5th Jul 2009
at Christchurch Park... more info coming soon
Rose Weekend
Sun 5th Jul 2009
Expert advice from leading rose growers David Austin (as seen on television at Chelsea ) and a fantastic display of old fashioned and modern roses.
David Austin Roses are famous as the award winning breeders of the English Roses. These combine the beautiful flower forms and fragrances of Old Roses with the wider colour range and repeat-flowering of modern rose
At Bourne Garden Centre... www.bournegardencentre.co.uk
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Tue 7th Jul 2009 - Sat 11th Jul 2009
The Appeal Theatre Group is based in Ipswich, UK. Every summer Appeal produces a major musical, raising funds for local charities.
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp, which took Broadway by storm when it opened in 2002 that had all of New York dancing the Charleston.
Set in New York City in 1922, it tells the story of young Millie Dillmount who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself, which includes a new job and a rich husband!
Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment for the whole family.
At the New Wolsey Theatre
Human League: Live
Thu 9th Jul 2009
Sheffield finest, the Human League, are playing their hits in Thetford Forest on the 9th of July in the open air.
For tickets, http://www.ticketline.co.uk/
Langer Roundup
Fri 10th Jul 2009
Summer Fete for Cowboys and Cowgirls yeehah ride em.
6pm at Langer School, Langer Rd.
Lassoo a coconut, raffle, tombola, BBQ, Wild Gills Tattoos
Traditional Tea Dance
Sat 11th Jul 2009
The Cameo Club (over 60s community group) are hosting a traditional afternoon tea dance from 3- 6p.m. at Greenfinch church (on Greenfinch Avenue) on Chantry Estate, Ipswich.
Tickets cost £4 each and include afternoon tea with sandwiches, home-made cakes, scones etc. A friendly welcome to this community event is guaranteed and we intend to have a good time! Further information available on 01473 400059.
Tea In The Garden
Sat 11th Jul 2009 - Sun 12th Jul 2009
2pm - 5pm both days
Location: 18 Hollesley Road, Alderton, Woodbridge IP12 3DQ
In aid of: St Elizabeth Hospice
light refreshments, including scones, cakes and other delights.
Cakes, plants and produce for sale. Any donations of cakes, home produce (i.e. vegetables / jams & chutneys etc.) would be much appreciated. Further details available by calling 078415 73052.
James Bond Evening
Sat 11th Jul 2009
The 1st Woodbridge Scout Group are raising funds for a new scout building, at Landguard Fort in Felixstowe. With a meal, drinks, casino, and live music from Polly Gibbon.
Please contact 07542016556 for more information
Tea in the Garden
Sat 11th Jul 2009 - Sun 12th Jul 2009
In aid of St. Elizabeth Hospice, from 2 - 5pm both days.
Tea's & coffee's with a slice of cake, also to purchase: Home-made whole cakes, Plants & Fresh Produce, Tombola.
Home-made cakes , Plants, Fresh produce, including jams, vegetables, pickles etc.
Timley Carnival
Sat 11th Jul 2009
Town 102 will be broadcasting live from this years Trimley Carnival. The theme is "Old and New", if you'd lke to take part please contact John Sills on 01394 210721.
After the procession, there will be a fairground, BBQ, judo and majorettes displays at the Trimley Sports and Social club
Summer Scarecrow Fayre / Family Fun Day
Sat 11th Jul 2009
Stalls include:- BBQ / Refreshments/ Cakes/ Ice Creams / Strawberries and cream / Bouncy Obstacle Course / Lucky straws/ Lucky dip/ Wet sponge throwing/ nail painting/ catapult the target / raffle and lots more! Plus don’t miss the chance to view all the entries to our Scarecrow competition, all to be displayed on the day and the winners to be announced at 1.00pm. Come along and soak up the fun, even just for a cup of tea/coffee and cake.
(All proceeds raised to go to Copdock Primary School)
Craft Fair
Sun 12th Jul 2009
At Trimley Sports and Social Club, starts at 10am
www.poppiesfairs.co.uk
Ufford Bygones and Fun Day
Sun 12th Jul 2009
Last year, £8500 was raised for the Saint Elizabeths Hospice. This year will be bigger and even more fun
Location: Crown Farm, off Crownfields, Ufford, Near Woodbridge, Suffolk
Under 5s and over 100 free entry.
There will be a wide range of games and activities for the whole family, with many great prizes to be won. You will have the opportunity to drive a crazy mini through the obstacle course (it goes in the direction opposite to which you steer), play target golf or target football, or simply have your face painted. You’ll also get the chance to scoop up a plastic duck from its watery abode using a digger, or have a go at archery, or bowl for a china pig. A large programme of bygones and attractions have been lined-up, including steam and traction engines, static displays of vintage tractors and old motorcycles, over 150 classic vehicles from the 1920s through to the 1970s, and minis from the local mini club. We even have a model-T Ford. There’s a children’s driving school, a giant slide, and of course, as you’d expect, there is be the ever-popular bouncy castle and there will be in excess of 40 arts and crafts stalls from local businesses.
The Fire Brigade (Woodbridge station) will give displays of vehicle rescue techniques. Musical performances by the hugely popular Samboomba samba band, Skin the Fish, The Back Porch Band, and Zahara Belly Dance will entertain you. A prize-draw with cash prizes totalling over £200, will take place on the day.
Refreshments, including traditional ploughman’s lunch are available throughout the day for a small charge. There is a hog roast and a BBQ selling hot-dogs and beef burgers, all of which are sourced locally.
Psychic Sue... Live!
Fri 17th Jul 2009
Time from 7.00pm until 10.30pm
Tickets £3.50 in advance or £5.00 on the night
further information and tickets to book in with me please phone Sherril 07711172831
or Jane07848015653
Psychic Sue Knock will be doing Palm reading and Angel card reading plus lots of other treaments will be there and stalls
A fund Raising event Registered Charity No .1050924 Nacton and Bucklesham under 5 .s
Hadleigh Charity Music Festival
Sat 25th Jul 2009
Haldeigh Charity Music Festival.
Gates open at 1pm with the first band on at 2pm. Admission is by ticket only, purchased in advance from Robbie Cracknell (01473 822609), Ken Ramsey (07917 730514) & Donna Ramsey (07917 730516)
Tickets can also be purchased from the Clubhouse from Monday 6th July to Friday 10th July 6pm-8pm and Monday 13th July to Friday 17th July 6pm-8pm. Tickets are priced: Adults £10, Children under 16 £5, Children under 12 £3 and Children under 5 go FREE.
Bands palying throughout the day are The Smokin' Hogs (2pm to 4pm), Skarpa Masters (4pm to 6pm), Deja-Vu (6pm to 8pm)and Mel Stevens & The Strollers (8pm 'til finish)). There will be a beer tent, bouncy castles and burger bar, portable toilets will be on site and the clubhouse will become a Ladies Lounge with toilet facilities for ladies and young children.
Festival goers are asked to bring their own fold-up chairs as seating will not be provided.
All profits from ticket sales will be donated to the Somersham Ward (Ipswich Hospital) and St.Elizabeth Hospice, Ipswich.
Details & updates will appear on our website www.hadleigh-utd.co.uk
XtremeFest 09
Sun 26th Jul 2009
At Brackenberry Fort, Felixstowe
Xtremefest was an idea between Keith Atkinson, British Windsurfing Champion, and Suffolk Coastal District Council. It began in 2007 as a small event attracting 250 people with opportunities for people to try windsurfing, climbing and skateboarding. There were several information stalls, offering advice on community safety and healthy living. In 2008, event attracted a throughput of over 2000 people, with 30 activities and information stands.
Xtremefest is a one day event about encouraging local people to discover something new on their own doorstep, to install a sense of pride about where they live and to encourage them to share that enthusiasm with visitors. Suffolk Coastal District Council hosts the event in partnership with Alton Water Sports Centre, the Royal Yachting Association Onboard Development Officer, Felixstowe TV and Keith Atkinson (the British Windsurfing Champion). The event is held in Felixstowe using the grassed area on the cliff top and also utilising the sea below.
Xtremefest is a free entry event, with a small charge for the activities and a charge for merchandise.
Toy and Train Fair
Sun 26th Jul 2009
The Colchester and Ipswich Toy and Train Fairs are merging, at the Hotel Elizabeth in Copdock with over 100 table and exhibitors, free parking, and refreshments.
From 10am to 3pm.
www.-jwebbfairs.com
Play in the Park
Fri 31st Jul 2009
A broad range of fun childrens events and activities in Langer Park, Felixstowe
HachFest
Fri 31st Jul 2009 - Sun 2nd Aug 2009
Local live music festival featuring top local bands and performers, with camping facilities at the site. All proceeds go to nominated charities.
More info coming soon...
Ipswich to Rome Rally
Sat 1st Aug 2009
Staff at Lilys Bar on St Helens Street are organising the first Ipswich to Rome Rally in August this year, raising money for the East Anglia Childrens Hospice.
Riding 125cc mopeds and scooters all the way to Rome, entry including hotels, flights, and ferries will cost roughly £150.
To find out more and take part, please contact Tom at www.lilysbar.co.uk and mention Town 102
Felixstowe Art Group Summer Exhibition
Tue 4th Aug 2009 - Sat 8th Aug 2009
Felixstowe Art Group is holding their Annual Summer Exhibition at the Trinity Methodist Church Hall, on the corner of Orwell Road and Hamilton Road, Felixstowe
This will be opened at 9.45 a.m. by Angel Goodwin, the Mayor of Felixstowe, who will be accompanied by her husband.
Felixstowe Carnival Weekend
Fri 7th Aug 2009 - Sun 9th Aug 2009
More info coming soon.....
Kesgrave Music Festival
Sat 8th Aug 2009
This year's Kesgrave Music Festival will be on Saturday 8th August 2009,
at the Kesgrave Community Centre Fields, from 12.00pm til 10.45pm. With
even more bands playing live on the main stage and acoustic music in the
Live Lounge, this year's festival will be an event not to miss!
With 20 bands on the main stage and in the Live Lounge, plus a beer tent,
family entertainment and funfair! Entry is £5 for over 15\'s.
All proceeds go to St Elizabeth Hospice, and this year the East Anglian
Children\'s Hospice.
> For more information please visit www.kesgravemusicfestival.com
Felixstowe Carnival
Sat 8th Aug 2009
This years procession will be the biggest and longest in memory. Town 102 will be broadcasting live from the carnival, as it makes its way through Felixstowe.
Full details of the route to be published closer to the event.
To take part, please contact Michelle on 07921 169094 after 6pm
Milkshake live at the Regent
Sat 8th Aug 2009 - Sun 9th Aug 2009
For the first time ever Milkshake! is hitting the road with a colourful LIVE concert! Now you can join in with your favourite TV characters and Milkshake! Presenters in a brand new, action packed all-singing, all-dancing musical extravaganza. Sing and dance along with Fifi and Bumble, Peppa and George, Rupert Bear, Little Princess, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Mr. Bump and Little Miss Daredevil!
This is a guaranteed feel good treat, bursting with energy and a fabulous opportunity to enjoy all the tunes and dance steps that have made Milkshake! one of the most successful children’s TV experiences ever!
www.ipswichregent.com
Family fun Day
Sun 9th Aug 2009
12 - 4pm
Willows Children's centre
Magdalene Close, Ipswich
Car boot, Trade Stall, Charity Stall Pitches available or if you are a local group and would like to perform on the day Please call Ipswich 683863 (Debbie) for details
All monies raised will be for the Willows Primary School Swimming Pool Refurbishment
Art on the Prom
Sun 30th Aug 2009
Along the Promenade in Felixstowe from 10am to 4pm. 70+ artist display and sell original art work. We have street entertainers and bands and free art workshops in the gardens. Last year this event attracted 20000 visitors.
Western Fancy Dress for Charity
Sun 30th Aug 2009
In aid of 'Great Ormond Street and Alderhay Childrens Hospitals
Rodeo Bull competition, Bouncy Castle, BBQ, Live music. Karaoke.
Prizes for best costume, Cowboy karaoke song & Rodeo Bull competition
All welcome and bring the kids for a great day out at The Rose & Crown
2pm till 11pm
Jimmy Carr - Live
Thu 10th Sep 2009
Top rated comedian Jimmy Carr will be at the Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe
www.thespapavilion.org
Never Forget
Tue 15th Sep 2009 - Sat 19th Sep 2009
Take That, the musical, coming to the Ipswich Regent form Tuesday 15th September through to the 19th.
tickets from www.ipswichregent.com
Michael Ball at the Regent
Mon 5th Oct 2009
on the 5th October, celebrating 25 years of music.
Sing-Along ABBA at The Regent
Fri 9th Oct 2009
The concert event ABBA fans have been waiting for… The Swedish super-group’s greatest hits performed live with on screen lyrics so everyone can join in!
Napoleon costumes, Lycra, Blonde Wigs, Platform Shoes and False Beards…yes its time to SING-A-LONG-A ABBA!
The producers of the international smash hit Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music present another fun packed interactive evening, this time featuring the classic sound of ABBA.
www.ipswichregent.com
Grow A Pumpkin !!!
Sat 17th Oct 2009
October may seem a long time away, but now is the time to get growing if you want to take part in this year’s Ipswich Allotment Holder’s Pumpkin Competition!
Entrants are asked to raise sponsorship in aid of local charity East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
EACH provides care and support for life-threatened children and their families at the Ipswich Children’s Hospice, and in family homes throughout the region.
The weigh-in will take place on 17th October, and will include stalls selling local produce, a pumpkin sale and Prettiest Pumpkin competition for decorated pumpkins. For more info about how to get involved please contact Claire LeLievre – email: claire.lelievre@each.org.uk ; tel: 01953 715538.
Jane MacDonald
Sat 24th Oct 2009
Cruise ship favourite Jane MacDonald performs a night of music and entertainment at the Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe
www.thespapavilion.org
Beverley Knight - Live at the Regent
Tue 3rd Nov 2009
Town 102 Breakfast Club presenter Dave James' future wife Beverley Knight brings her 100% tour to Ipswich.
Performing over ten years of soul hits, Beverley Knight brings her stunning live vocals and dynamic show to Ipswich.
www.ipswichregent.com
Noddy in Toyland
Sat 14th Nov 2009 - Sun 15th Nov 2009
Noddy and his friends have been entertaining children for generations and it’s easy to see why. With a cast of fun and memorable characters, good morals and a sprinkling of fun and magic, Noddy is a world full of charming characters who love to help each other play and learn. See Noddy and his Toy Town friends playing, laughing and learning about the world around them in this brand new, anniversary, live tour from Premier Stage Productions.
www.ipswichregent.com
Status Quo at the Regent
Mon 23rd Nov 2009 - Tue 24th Nov 2009
Town 102 is proud to announce that Britain’s best-loved rockers Status Quo will follow-up the enormous success of last year’s “Pictures: 40 Years Of Hits” album with a 31 date UK Winter tour
www.ipswichregent.com
