Town 102 - What's On in the Ipswich area

Ipswich Zumba !!!
Sun 5th Feb 2012
Zumba in the Nightclub - at The Malthouse
www.ipswichzumba.co.uk
~ 5pm for £5
~ FREE car park
~ Beginners welcome
~ Full sound and light

THE Zumba event in Ipswich is back this Sunday at the Malthouse (opposite Ipswich Train Station). Experience the adrenaline rush of Zumba with full sound and light, and top local instructor Gaby in clear view on a purpose built stage.

Check out what the crew have to say about Zumba on this brand new website - click "meet the team -
www.IpswichZumba.co.uk

Speed Dating
Mon 6th Feb 2012
Ipswich Come Dine With Me winner Nicki Yucel presents an evening of speed dating at the Quayside on Ipswich Waterfront.

There will be two sessions:
Under 40s (minimum age 25yrs), 1830 - 2030hrs
Over 40s (maximum age 55yrs), 2100 - 2300hrs

Tickets are £12.95 in advance from www.changeurdestiny.co.uk

'Hearty Party Fayre' Ipswich
Sat 11th Feb 2012
Just Learning Rushmere, 1 St Andrews Walk, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich IP4 5RE Ip

'Hearty Party Fayre' on saturday 11th February 2012 to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. There will be many stalls such as pin the heart on the body, face painting, hook the ducks, raffle, find the buried treasure etc.
The Fayre starts at 10am and finishes at 12pm.

Valentines dance Ipswich
Sat 11th Feb 2012
Valentines Dance with live music on Sat 11th Feb 7pm in aid of Local RSPCA at St. Clements Sports & Social Club, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LS.
Adults £10 and Under 16s £5, includes buffet. For further info and to book please contact Kate on 01449 614057 or katebranchadmin@talktalk.net

SwitchTeen Under 18s Club Night
Sun 12th Feb 2012
Ages 12 to 17 inclusive
SwitchTeen Clubnights at The Malthouse
7pm to 11pm
Admission £5 in advance from www.switchteen.co.uk pr £6 on the door
Supporting the Town Kids Trust

Under 18s can experience the thrill of night clubbing in a safe and alcohol free environment. Town 102 DJ Dave James will be playing clubland anthems, and the theme is a Pink Party for Valentines !!!

The famous £50 note balloon drop will be back, with mocktails served at the bar all evening.

RESERVE your £5 tickets online now at www.switchteen.co.uk

SNOW WHITE Panto
Thu 16th Feb 2012 - Sat 18th Feb 2012
The Landseer player present Snow White,
from 16th Feb 18th Feb at Chantry High school.
7.30pm + matinee on Saturday 18th at 2.30pm
for more info or tickets call Ipswich 715434

Website: www.landseerplayers.org.uk

Best of Ipswich - Valentine's Ball
Fri 17th Feb 2012
A great night with Town 102 presenters, Ipswich Comic Micky Zany - with money raised going to the Town 102 kids Trust .
The United Regga Band perform live -

Join us at the Novotel Ipswich on Friday February 17th
Email ipswich@thebestof.co.uk for tickey info.
Call Ipswich 272994

Ipswich Mencap R & B Charity Disco
Sat 18th Feb 2012
Ipswich Mencap are holding an R & B night Disco at the Norbridge Social Club, Norwich Road on 18th February 2012, starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £10 adult and £5 children including a buffet.

They are available now by contacting Barbara on 07766 103563 or Sarah on 07799 656974

Charity Quiz Night in aid of the Camille's Appeal
Fri 24th Feb 2012
Friday 24th February 2012 - Westgate Ward Social Club
Doors open at 7.30pm for 7.45pm £20 per team of 6 people
A full Bar service will be avaliable during the evening, light snacks will be placed on the tables.
We welcome any donations for the prize draw, which will take place during the evening.
To book your places please contact Rachel Shave on 01473 681558
www.camillesappeal.co.uk


Website: www.camillesappeal.co.uk

Jumble sale
Sun 26th Feb 2012
Jumble sale on 26th February at Norbridge Social club, Norwich Road from 1-3pm.

Entry is free but buy a bag for £2 and fill as much as you like.

Good clean clothes and bric a brac

Masons Magic - charity Psychic evening with raffle
Thu 1st Mar 2012
To raise funds for Mason Fountain - and his charity.
Ipswich psychic , Sue Knock will be at the Ipswich Novotel.
A raffle will also take place.
from 7pm

Walk of Thoughts for St Elizabeth Hospice
Sun 4th Mar 2012
The sixth annual Walk of Thoughts for St Elizabeth Hospice will take place on Sunday 4th March 2012 at Felixstowe.

The circular six-mile route will take around three hours and starts from the Clifflands Car Park, Cliff Road, and goes along the beach and the River Deben.

Beforehand, there will be a remembrance service, led by Revd Jane Kingsnorth, St Elizabeth Hospice chaplain, at 10.30am.

The sponsored event attracts keen walkers, as well as those remembering loved ones.
The walk is open to people of all ages and dogs are welcome, providing they are kept on leads.

Walkers can register in advance or on the day from 10am. Registration fees are £7 for adults in advance (or £8 on the day) and £5 for children under 16 in advance (or £4 on the day).

For more information or to register online, please visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk or contact the fundraising team on 01473 723600 or via email on fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk


Website: www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk

Psychic night with Fiona Nichols
Fri 9th Mar 2012
Stowupland Village Hall on Friday 9th March 2012. Advance tickets cost £8,
all proceeds go to Stowmarket and Area Opportunity Group charity number 299613. For tickets please email info@stepping-stones-group.org.uk

Email adeandcaz@hotmail.com

Jumble Sale Little Blakenham
Sat 10th Mar 2012
JUMBLE SALE 10th MARCH 2pm to 4pm at LITTLE BLAKENHAM VILLAGE HALL
Funds are in aid of Little Blakenham Church.

TEECH - Charity Ball in Ipswich
Sat 24th Mar 2012
TEECH Hollywood Charity Ball at The Cameo Hotel, London Road, Copdock
7pm till late -Live music from local band Words & Music
for more info please EMAIL: gemma@teech.org or call 07795 254946 .

Jumble sale
Sun 25th Mar 2012
Jumble sale on 25th March at Norbridge Social club, Norwich Road from 1-3pm.

Entry is free but buy a bag for £2 and fill as much as you like.

Good clean clothes and bric a brac

Car Boot Sale
Sat 7th Apr 2012
Car Boot Sale held at St Clements Social Club, Foxhall Road Ipswich between 12-3pm

Cars £5 Van/trailers £7.50

Book a pitch - Contact Barbara 07766 103563

DR WHO -The Crash of The Elysium
Fri 15th Jun 2012 - Sun 8th Jul 2012
The Crash of The Elysium, Punchdrunk’s live Doctor Who adventure which plays in the Crown street car park site here in Ipswich from 15th June – 8th July as part of the London 2012 Festival.
The Crash of The Elysium is a live Doctor Who adventure in which the audience is the star of the show.
Tickets are booked through the Box office of the New Wolsey theatre.

Ipswich Music Day - July 1st
Sun 1st Jul 2012
Last year over 40,000 people streamed into Christchurch Park to enjoy seven stages offering everything from classical to punk.
Join Town 102 on Sunday 1st July for the biggest and best free one-day festival in the region.




Website: http://www.town102.com/local/info.php?refnum=2419

The Olympic Flame in Ipswich this July
Thu 5th Jul 2012 - Fri 6th Jul 2012
The Olympic Flame will come to Ipswich on the evening of Thursday 5th July and will form the centrepiece of an entertainment extravaganza set in Christchurch Park. As part of the event, LOCOG (the London Organising Committee of the Olympic & Paralympic Games) and its presenting partners Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung will stage a variety of entertainment shows culminating in a cauldron being lit from the flame itself.
The Olympic Flame arrives in the UK from Greece on 18th May 2012 and a 70-day Torch Relay starts the next day from Land’s End. In total it is expected to travel 8,000 miles before it arrives in the Olympic Stadium in east London on 27th July.

The route the torch will be taking here in Ipswich will be announced on air here at Town 102

Kesgrave/Gainsborough Basketball Club reunion
Sat 22nd Sep 2012
Calling all ex players of the Kesgrave/Gainsborough Basketball Club 1970-2005.

Join us at our REUNION at Kesgrave High School on Saturday 22nd September 2012.

All persons interested in attending should contact either Peter Rolls or Kevin Brendish by email at comets@btconnect.com or by telephone on 07802245318

Christmas Fair - Norbridge Social Club Ipswich
Sun 2nd Dec 2012
Christmas Fair being held on 2nd December 2012

Norbridge social club Ipswich from 1-3pm

Tables £5 booked in advance & non refundable.

Contact Barbara 07766 103563