Ipswich. A celebration of the great engineering heritage of Ipswich. We celebrate proud companies such as Ransomes, Simms & Jefferies, Reavells and Ransomes & Rapier with special displays and free bus tours of the old engineering sites of Ipswich. Former employees can also meet their old colleagues in the afternoon. 11am to 4pm. Contact: 01473 715666 24 UNTIL 25 LOWESTOFT AIR FESTIVAL Lowestoft Seafront.A fantastic air display which takes place along one of Suffolk’s finest beaches, in the natural coastal amphitheatre. By coming to Lowestoft,not only can you enjoy the fantastic beaches and unspolit coast, you can also enjoy two fun-filled, action packed days of Military displays and exhibitions that will interest all the family. Flying starts at approximately 12:30 pm each day,until approximately 17:30 pm each day. Large crowds are expected so please come early.The Lowestoft Sea Front Air Festival is run by a "not-for-profit" company, and could not take place without the dedicated group of volunteers, charities, sponsors and the local council,who all work together as a team to run this prestigious event.We ask that every visitor make a voluntary donation of £1.00 per person. It is the aim to try to keep this show free in principle, and because of this, visitors' donations are essential, and their contributions, along with the support of the “Friends of The Air Festival”, will allow us to make the show bigger and better each year! Contact: www.lowestoftairfestival.co.uk 26 SUMMER FAIR A traditional fair in the grounds of Myland Parish Halls and St Michael’s Church, with stalls and games, entertainment, food and drink - alongside our Art Exhibition and Flower Festival. Proceeds to the Myland Parish Halls Modernisation Project. 11am - 3pm. Contact: 01473 258070 HAWK EXPRESS CABS Telephone: 01473 222222 3 RAIL & ROAD DAY Ipswich Transport Museum, Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich.A special joint admission day with the Mid Suffolk Light Railway. See both museums in one day, ride on a steam train and take the connecting classic bus. Special bus service (fare payable) will operate from Ipswich Station and Bus Station to both Museums. 11am to 4pm. Contact: 01473 715666 16 UNTIL 17 ROUGHAM AIR DISPLAY AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW Rougham is situated 2 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. For real air display enthusiasts. Come along and see some real flights in action. Contact: 01359 270524 22 UNTIL 25 NASC STREET ROD NATIONALS Trinity Park, Ipswich. For over three decades the N.A.S.C. has been actively campaigning to unite the interests of all Rod and Custom enthusiasts throughout the UK. Contact: www.rodandcustom.co.uk 24 OTLEY HALL OPEN DAY Otley Hall, Hall Lane, Otley, Suffolk. Otley Hall is a stunning grade-1 listed Tudor House. Open Days are a fun day for all the family. The house and grounds are open to explore with historic guides on hand to give detailed information on the Hall.We will have Tudor dancing, archery for all to try and plenty of children’s activities including a bouncy castle and crown and shield making. Refreshments available. 1pm-5pm. Fun day out for the kids! Contact: 01473 890264 25 SPRING BANK HOLIDAY 29 THE SUFFOLK AUTUMN GARDEN SHOW 2008 Trinity Park, Ipswich. The Suffolk Summer Garden Show is now entering it's eighth year and is now regarded as one of the main horticultural and home event's in East Anglia, rated as one of the most popular events of its type in the area. With lots more attractions and entertainment, this year's event promises to be the best yet! Contact: 01702 549622 HAWK EXPRESS CABS Telephone: 01473 222222 11 READY, STEADY, COOK Trinity Park, Ipswich. Trinity Park is hosting an evening with Lesley Waters in a unique step forward from the conventional cookery demonstrations - Trinity Park Style! Audience interaction throughout, with Lesley circulating around the room during dinner for autographs and chat afterwards. £49 per person. Unlimited Free Parking. Contact: 01473 707121/707127 11 UNTIL 14 HERITAGE OPEN WEEKEND 2008 Various. Heritage Open Days celebrates England's fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors, ranging from castles to factories, town halls to tithe barns, parish churches to Buddhist temples. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture. Contact: www.heritageopendays.org 14 ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE RUN Haughley Park Grounds. Join us at the exclusive privately owned Haughley Park for a fantastic 4k or 8k run through woodlands, field and park land. Hundreds of runners all ages and abilities will take on this challenging course to raise sponsorship for St Elizabeth Hospice. Contact: 01473 723600 20 ELMSETT AIRFIELD OPEN DAY Elmsett, Ipswich.Two days annually when we invite all sorts of people to join in the fun for both ground and air based events. A chance to participate in many activities both on the ground and in the air.We're bringing back the "Barnstorming" feel to the air-side with a big emphasis on participation for all you pilots out there! There'll be competitions such as the now infamous "breakfast patrol", flour bombing, spot landing, balloon bursting, navigation competition, defect spotting, and then there's attractions such as streamer cutting, limbo, the "Ted Devils" (parachuting Teddy Bears), and a whole host more! Trial lessons can be taken too. Contact: 01473 824116 27 POTATO DAY Alder Carr Farm, Creeting St Mary, Ipswich. Don't be a coach potato come and celebrate this years harvest. Discover the secret of the perfect mash.Tasting and activities to test your senses. www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk Contact: 01449 720820 HAWK EXPRESS CABS Telephone: 01473 222222 4 UNTIL 5 PLOUGHS TO PROPELLERS 1940S WEEKEND Rougham is situated 2 miles east of Bury St Edmunds,Suffolk.Part of the Rougham Programme of Events Scheduled for the West Suffolk Open Air Venue. Contact: 01359 270524 5 17TH COPDOCK MOTORCYCLE SHOW Trinity Park, Ipswich. East Anglia’s Premier Motorcycle Show returns to Trinity Park. 10am - 4.30pm. Undercover bike shows, displays, real ale, Police assessment ride-outs and some great entertainment! Something for all the family. Contact: 01473 730858 5 COME AND RIDE ON OUR BUSES Ipswich Transport Museum, Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich. The biggest museum event of the year! Ride for free on over 20 classic buses, from the Museum collection and visitors old and new. Free bus services will link the town centre, station and a free park & ride operation. 11am to 4pm. Contact: 01473 715666 11 UNTIL12 BIG WEEKEND OF CULTURE Various. Attractions across Suffolk will open their doors for free. Inspired by the London 2012 Olympics, the events celebrate the ownership of the Olympics. 50 venues have already signed up. Including Sutton Hoo, RSPB Minsmere, Easton Farm Park and many more. It's the Cultural Olympiad. Call Liz Hughes. Contact: 01223 372683 21 UNTIL 26 BOBBY ROBERTS SUPER CIRCUS 2008 Trinity Park, Ipswich.A magical mix of international artists and animals to amaze, amuse and delight with their outstanding skills and talent perfected over many years of dedicated training, patience and practice. Contact: 07860 787 745 25 APPLE DAY Alder Carr Farm, Creeting St Mary, Ipswich. 10am - 4pm. Join in the fun as we celebrate and discover the world of apples. Taste some local apples and juice; enter the longest peel competition and other fun and games. www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk Contact: 01449 720820 26 CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL WOODBRIDGE Various venues, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Shops, businesses, schools and libraries in the area will be hosting events. Some of the most exciting authors are writing for youngsters are expected in Suffolk for this event.Talks, storytelling sessions, workshops and performances. Contact: 01394 382240 31 CHARITY HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER Alder Carr Farm, Creeting St Mary, Ipswich. This will be the 6th year we have held a fundraising halloween event at Alder Carr. Come and join us for an evening of ghoulish fun, and help us raise money for local charities. From 4:30pm. www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk Contact: 01449 720820 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 the most compelling performers to come out of the UK.Ola’s music blends soul,jazz and African influences with wonderful melodies and incisive lyrics that talk of the human experience.Onabule’s reputation for mesmerising live performances and critically acclaimed albums have led to appearances at The Duke Ellington Jazz Festival (at The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington) and Blue Note (New York and Homer Center for the Performing Arts in New York State),as well as performances at countless theatres and festivals in the UK and Europe. Ola has made guest appearances with artistes such as Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight,Al Jarreau and many others,and had the unusual honour of being the sole performer at the wedding of Victoria and David Beckham! Contact: 01473 433100 HAWK EXPRESS CABS Telephone: 01473 222222 1 POSITIVE The New Wolsey Theatre, New Wolsey Studio, Ipswich. Positive tells the stories of two interconnected couples in modern day South Africa. Part of the Programme Schedule for the Pulse Fringe Festival. Contact: 01473 295900 1 THE BIG UK TOUR The New Wolsey Theatre, New Wolsey Studio, Ipswich. Part of the Programme Schedule for the Pulse Fringe Festival. Three guitar strummin’ surburban outlaws whip up stompin’. hollerin’, dirt kickin’ grand ol’ time. Catch the Kissing Cousins cosy caravan tour riding out on Britains lonesome highways, hitching up in a town near you. Caroline, Jim and Gary bring you original songs, written from the depths of their original safari caravan. Contact: 01473 295900 1 STRAWBERRY FAYRE Alder Carr Farm, Creeting St Mary, Ipswich. Come and celebrate the start of the English strawberry season at Alder Carr Farm. Strawberry tasting, strawberry cream teas and fun and games. This event is FREE. www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk Contact: 01449 720820 1 FUN DAY MOON AND MUSHROOM SWILLAND Near Grundisburgh. Followed by a Race Night in the evening in aid of St Mary's Church, Witnesham. Contact: 01473 785320 1 FAMILY FUN DAY Ipswich Transport Museum, Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich. 11am to 4pm. The fifth year of this event, specially designed for families. Extra attractions will include rides on vintage buses and fire engines, large scale model railways and much more. 11am to 4pm. Contact: 01473 715666 8 ORWELL CHARITY WALK Orwell Charity Walk now in its 32nd year. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ipswich East. For more details check out the website. Contact: www.orwellwalk.org.uk 12 THE NAKED SOUL OF KIRK GODLESS The New Wolsey Theatre, New Wolsey Studio, Ipswich.The mysterious Mr Tarn invites you to an evening in his peculiar yet delightful world.Combining unhinged live comedy with retina-blistering Claymation,The Naked Soul of Kirk Godless guarantees the most fun you can have without breaking the law or killing yourself.Part of the Programme Schedule for the Pulse Fringe Festival. Contact: 01473 295900 15 FATHERS DAY 15 RIDE FOR LIFE Rendlesham Forest Visitor Centre, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk. From 10am. Ride off road on a 6, 10 or a new and challenging 18.5 mile circuit through the forest! Or join our special Father’s Day walk with a Father’s Day ’treasure hunt’. All in aid of EACH, who offer care to local life limited children. Suitable for families, individuals, groups and companies. See our website for full details of how to enter and how your money will help us help local families. Contact: 01953 715559 15 JOHN ETHERIDGE TRIO Ipswich Jazz Club,The California Club, 195 Foxhall Road, Ipswich. John Etheridge who has excelled in an eclectic career has managed to be a member of Soft Machine whilst appearing as featured guitarist with Stephane Grappelli. John still plays with The Soft Machine Legacy, Sweet Chorus a tribute to Stephane Grappelli, The Zappaistas playing music of Frank Zappa, as wells as projects with classical guitarist John Williams playing African music. Contact: 01473 231552 22 BANGLADESHI ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY 2008 The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. Bangladeshi Support Centre’s tenth Annual Community Day is designed to raise awareness of Bangladeshi culture and traditions and promote understanding of people of different cultural backgrounds. It will include traditional Bangladeshi drama, classical Bangladeshi dance, martial arts display and delicious Bangladeshi food will be served at the end of the event. Contact: 01473 295900 28 UNTIL 13 JULY IP-ART FESTIVAL 2008 Ipswich. For two weeks every summer Ipswich becomes the focus for a celebration of music, dance, drama, comedy, art, literature, film and sculpture with the Ip-art Festival. Now in its sixth year, Ip-art has established itself as a major event in Ipswich’s cultural calendar, attracting increasingly large audiences drawn not only from Ipswich and Suffolk, but also from London and beyond. www.ip-art.com Contact: 01473 433100 28 IPSWICH ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY Corn Exchange, Grand Hall, Ipswich. For this sparkling summer programme Julian Lloyd Webber plays one of Tchaikovsky's most delightful works, the exuberant and witty Rococo Variations, for cello and Orchestra. Borodin's dashing overture to Prince Igor opens the programme, and the evening ends with Shostakovich's mighty Symphony no 10. Full of drama and passionate melodies, it is a giant among works of the 20th century. Contact: 01473 433100 29 IPSWICH SINGS Town Hall Forecourt, Ipswich. Part of the Ip-Art Programme Schedule of Events. 2.30pm - 7.30pm. www.ip-art.com Contact: 01473 433100 29 SUMMER FETE & CRAFT FAIR Ipswich Rugby Club, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich. A day of fun and amusements, with Archery, Drop Goal Contest, Vintage Cars, Sheep Shearing, Majorettes, Band, Morris Dancers, Sheep Dog Demonstrations, Pets Corner, 40 Craft Stalls, Fun Fair Refreshments and Bar and much much more. 11am - 5pm. Contact 01473 730247 HAWK EXPRESS CABS Telephone: 01473 222222 6 IPSWICH MUSIC DAY Christchurch Park, Ipswich. 12pm - 8pm. Part of the Ip-Art Programme Schedule of Events. www.ip-art.com Contact: 01473 433100 6 GEORGIA MANCIO QUINTET Ipswich Jazz Club, The California Club, 195 Foxhall Road, Ipswich. Georgia Mancio who is Anglo-Italian who formed her band in 2005 having played with its members in different settings over the previous years. Her Italian grandparents who were a concert pianist and an opera singer inspired Georgia’s passion for music. Georgia chose to express her talents through jazz with the careful selection of songs, which suit her style. Georgia has released her first CD “peaceful place” which proved to be an excellent debut album and this has been followed up with “Trapeze” which is being released in March 2008. Both CDs feature well crafted jazz standards from the great American Songbook and songs from Chile, Brazil, Italy and Cuba. Now the opportunity to listen to her in action. Contact: 01473 231552 9 RACE FOR LIFE Trinity Park, Ipswich. Race for Life is the UK's largest women-only fundraising event, where women of all ages come together to raise money and walk, jog or run 5k to help Cancer Research UK beat cancer. Contact: 0871 641 2271 11 OPEN AIR CINEMA - GHOST Christchurch Park, Ipswich. Gates Open 7.30pm. Part of the Ip-Art Programme Schedule of Events. www.ip-art.com Contact: 01473 433100 12 OPEN AIR CINEMA - DIRTY DANCING Christchurch Park, Ipswich. Gates Open 7.30pm. Part of the Ip-Art Programme Schedule of Events. www.ip-art.com Contact: 01473 433100 13 IPSWICH MELA Christchurch Park, Ipswich. Part of the Ip-Art Programme Schedule of Events. Noon - 6pm. www.ip-art.com Contact: 01473 433100 12 IPSWICH SCOUT GROUP - BIG BIKE RIDE Ipswich Hospital to Shotley Bristol Arms Public House.We are looking for 18 people to ride the big bike in stages from Ipswich hospital to Shotley Bristol Arms public house.The group has chosen two charities to support, the East Anglian Air Ambulance and the Neonatal Ward (special care baby unit) at Ipswich hospital. These people would need to raise sponsorship in advance for the two main charities (minimum of £50.00). All funds raised will be divided between the charities including gift aid (after payment for the bike), which currently stands at 28p in the pound. This amount is only claimable if the person donating is a UK tax payer. Contact: 07887534541 20 IPSWICH ENGINEERING DAY Ipswich Transport Museum, Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, July 2008 June 2008 HAWK EXPRESS CABS Telephone: 01473 222222 EVERY TUESDAY UNTIL 20 MAY STORY-TIME Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street, Ipswich.Why not make a day of it and take a look around Christchurch Mansion where you can see Victorian toys and much more. Or why not take the short walk to Ipswich Museum, which can also be enjoyed free of charge,where you can see amazing animals in the Natural History Gallery,as well as an Egyptian mask and all kinds of fossils and other wonders! Museum admission and storytelling sessions are free.(All children must be accompanied at storytelling sessions). Contact: 01473 433554 1 FUND-RAISING TALK AND BUFFET SUPPER Alder Carr Farm, Creeting St Mary, Ipswich. Includes a complimentary drink, and palm oil free buffet supper. Alder Carr Farm and the RSPB invite you to an evening talk and buffet supper to highlight the devastating problems effecting some of the worlds most treasured rain forest, and the threat from oil palm plantations. The RSPB will give you an insight into the truly breathtaking world of Sumatra and expose the dangers that are threatening it's existence. Come along and discover what you can do to help. www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk Contact: 01449 720820 4 FELIXSTOWE HISTORIC VEHICLE RUN Christchurch Park, Ipswich.The premier road run in East Anglia for vehicles built before 1975.We expect to have over 500 cars, motorcycles, lorries, buses & militaries gathering in Christchurch Park Ipswich ready for the start of the run at 11.30am.They line up on the promenade at Felixstowe in the afternoon.A free event! Contact: 01473 715666 4 IPSWICH MAY DAY FESTIVAL Alexandra Park, Ipswich. 12noon-6pm - Free Admission. A fun-packed free festival. The festival boasts a wide range of activities, but its mostly known for its excellent music. There is a Rock Stage, Urban Stage and Acoustic/Community Tent.The aim is to bring together the multi-cultural society of Ipswich and its surrounding areas, and celebrate life! On the day there are also childrens rides, food, beer tent, retail stalls, five-a-side football, martial arts display, and much more. There will also be trade union, political, community stalls and speakers from the trade union movement during the course of the day. Contact: www.ipswichmaydayfestival.co.uk 5 WOODBRIDGE HORSE SHOW Trinity Park,Ipswich.A Great family day out! Shows starts at 8.30am - Entrance Adults £5.00 Senior Citizens £3.00 FREE for Children Under 15.FREE Car Parking. Contact: www.woodbridge-horse-show.org.uk 5 OPEN TOP BUS PARADE Through Ipswich by Ipswich Town Football Team and Bobby Robson – starting from Portman Road and finishing at Cornhill.Time and more details tbc. Call the Tourist Information Centre. Contact: 01473 258070 5 CHARITY FISHING MATCH Suffolk Water Park, Ipswich. 10am-5pm. Open to anyone over the age of 16,the all-day event will conclude with competition weigh-ins and prizes at around 5pm. Cash prizes of £150, £100 and £50 are up for grabs. £20 to register for the match and all participants need to do is raise a further £30 or more each in sponsorship.Normal Suffolk Water Park match rules apply. Contact: 01284 829090 5 EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY 10 UNTIL 11 NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND SPECIAL EVENT PakenhamWater Mill,Nr Ipswich.Milling and Baking Demonstrations.Wholemeal flour milled on the site will be available between 9.30am and 11.30am. Contact: www.pakenhamwatermill.co.uk 10 CLASS OF 1978 - 30 YEAR SCHOOL REUNION Conservative Club, Clapgate Lane, Ipswich. Nacton Heath School Reunion, Ipswich.Tickets for former students: Joanne Summers or Jane Gooding. Contact: 01473 413781 /07919 846792 10 WOLSEY ORCHESTRA Corn Exchange, Grand Hall, King Street, Ipswich. Wolsey Orchestra, conductor Andrew Fardell, leader Anna Pettitt, presents a programme of music composed in northern climes. Opening with Nielsen's vividly picturesque Helios Overture, describing the Sun-God's journey through the sky on his sun-chariot, the orchestra is joined by distinguished local violinist Roger Owen in Sibelius's expressively virtuosic Violin Concert. The programme concludes with Tchaikovsky's final masterpiece, his passionate and emotional Symphony No 6 - the Pathetique. Contact: 01473 433100 17 UNTIL 18 11TH SUFFOLK INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL Rougham is situated 2 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Part of the Programme of Events Schedule. A fabulous day out for all the family. Some great flying extravaganza’s to be seen. Contact: 01359 270524 18 PAUL LAMB AND THE KINGSNAKES Ipswich Jazz Club, The California Club, 195 Foxhall Road, Ipswich. This year making his debut at the Club is Paul Lamb and his popular band. One of the best blues bands playing today.A lot of hard work over the years has produced a rare group who sound as good as any blues band. Paul is recognised as one of the world’s best harmonica players with over 30 years experience. He was influenced by that magical harmonica player Sonny Terry who made his name with Brownie McGhee. Contact: 01473 231552 26 UNTIL 1 JUNE ON THE TRAIL OF FASHION Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street, Ipswich. Come along to Christchurch Mansion and discover fashion from throughout the ages in a fun and family friendly quiz trail. Discover why the Tudor’s wore those silly ruffs around their necks, and why Victorian skirts were so wide. This self guided trail will lead you to some amazing portraits that you will see like you have never seen before, so come along and take part. Contact: 01473 433554 26 UNTIL 1 JUNE DESIGN THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street, Ipswich.Are you a fashion designer in the making? Do you love getting creative? Then why not come along to Christchurch Mansion and create some new clothes for a Chinese Emperor. Drop-in activity, 10am – 4.30pm. 50p per child, suitable for ages 6+. Contact: 01473 433554 26 SPRING BANK HOLIDAY 27 UNTIL 30 ANGLO-SAXON HELMET AND SWORD MAKING Ipswich Museum, High Street, Ipswich. Come along to Ipswich Museum and discover more about the fabulous Anglo-Saxons. See beautiful objects in the museum and discover stories from the past before taking part in a fun and creative activity session. Our friendly artist will help you make your very own foam Anglo-Saxon helmet and sword. What will yours be like and what fantastic things will inspire you? Come along, find out and soon you will be ready to lead your own small Anglo-Saxon army! Contact: 01473 433554 27 UNTIL 30 WARRIOR TALES Ipswich Museum, High Street, Ipswich. Celebrate Local History Month by coming to Ipswich Museum and hear fascinating stories from the past. Come along and meet our fabulous Anglo-Saxon Warrior and hear his tales of battle and everyday life.Find out who he defeated and why – you’ll be amazed by his fascinating facts! Free. Drop-in Event. Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Free admission to Ipswich Museum. Contact: 01473 433554 28 UNTIL 29 SUFFOLK SHOW Suffolk Showground, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich.The annual county show celebrating agriculture and farming life.This show gets bigger every year. Contact: 01473 295900 29 UNTIL 15 JUNE PULSE FRINGE FESTIVAL 08 The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. A variety of cultural events taking place for this multi-disciplinary festival of contemporary performing arts providing an annual platform for the most innovative and fresh new eclectic mix that is in this year’s line-up. Contact: 01473 295900 30 UNTIL1 JUNE MEET THE TRAVELLING STORYTELLER Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street, Ipswich. Come along to Christchurch Mansion this half term and hear tales that will take your imagination on journeys far and wide! Gather around our travelling storyteller to hear her fantastic stories from around the world. Discover what happened when the Emperor decided to be fitted for new clothes and more in this fun storytelling session suitable for all the family. Free, Drop-in Event, Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Free admission to Christchurch Mansion. Contact: 01473 433554 31 OLA ONABULE Corn Exchange, Grand Hall, King Street, Ipswich. 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