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Poetry at the Castle , 28th January 2012 to 3rd March 2012, 10:00 to 13:00 at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester (17.2 miles)
Two session course - Saturday 28th January and Saturday 3rd March
Taking inspiration from Roman objects and the surroundings, you can create a piece of poetry. The first session will look at how an object can ignite your imagination, as you look beyond it into the lives of people in the past. You can then write your poem and return as a group for the second session to ‘workshop’ your piece. These sessions will be facilitated by Sheena Clover of the Mosaic, Colchester’s Poetry Stanza Group.
10am-1pm
£15 for both sessions (includes Castle entrance on each day)
£10 for Friends of the Museum
These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01206 282940 or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum, Colchester.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
General Meeting, 23rd February 2012, 7:30 to 9:45 at Ipswich Institute, 15a Tavern Street, Ipswich, Tavern Street, Ipswich (9.2 miles)
Two talks -Ipswich Institute by Hugh Pierce and Arlington’s Poetry Café by Liz Ambler
Two for the price of one, concise presentations will explain the history of these establishments.
The Ipswich Institute is as progressive now as when it was founded in 1824. Today as a registered educational charity the Institute is open to all who choose to join. Members come with a great variety of backgrounds and interests and all find something worth joining for - whether it be the library itself, the numerous leisure learning courses on offer, the educational lectures and trips, or the café and restaurant facilities. Through a link with the Association of Independent Libraries members are able to visit similar establishments across the United Kingdom. The Institute also gives financial support to a variety of local educational projects.
Arlington’s is the site of the original Ipswich Museum, opened in 1846. It was home to the Ipswich Scientific Society then in 1881 the collection was moved to its present site in High Street. Now a brasserie it hosts Ipswich Cafe Poets, a lively mix of long time members and enthusiastic young poets and poetry lovers from Ipswich and surrounds.
Gareth Bayliss Artist Q & A , 23rd February 2012, 19:00 to 20:00 at Ipswich Art School, High Street, Ipswich (9.4 miles)
Gareth will talk about the work on display in his exhibition ‘Gareth Bayliss: Return to The Ipswich Art School’. Looking at some of the ideas and processes behind his commercial graphic design work, as well as discussing his personal practice and obsession with drawing as a graphic artist.
7pm - 8pm.
£3 per person.
These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01473 433691.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
3rd Chappel Winter Beer Festival, 24th February 2012 to 25th February 2012 at East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester (22.2 miles)
For the Third Year the Chappel Winter Beer Festival is back in February 2012. A smaller version of the main Summer Beer Festival, occupying just the Goods Shed, with a selection of about 60 beers to choose from.
This select event runs for two days, Friday & Saturday, with two sessions each day. Numbers are strictly limited, and admission is by pre-purchase ticket only. Late night trains now run on the Marks Tey to Sudbury line allowing you to get home after the event.
Blood Donation Session, 24th February 2012, 13:30 to 19:00 at WALTON ON THE NAZE, THE COLUMBINE CENTRE, Princes Esplanade, Walton On The Naze (7.4 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:45 and 19:00
“NIGHT SCHOOL”: art & entertainment , 24th February 2012, 17:30 to 20:30 at Ipswich Art School, High Street, Ipswich (9.4 miles)
Experience the Ipswich Art School Galleries in new way during this evening of extra curricular happenings! This evening’s programme will include temporary work around the displays including performance, music, spoken word and film as well as artist-led activities for everyone to get involved with.
This event is supported by Arts Council England.
Drop-in 5.30pm – 8pm.
Free Event.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
THE MAYORAL VARIETY SHOW, 24th February 2012, 19:30 to 22:15 at William Loveless Hall , High Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester (15.9 miles)
Produced by Mayor Robert Needham & Directed by Shane Diggens
In aid of the Mayors Funds
Fri 24th
7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
Tickets £5 Phone Town Council 01206 822864 (10-4)
After hours email JULDiggens@aol.com
Local acts:
Hazel Humphries - ADP Theatre School
Vince Rayner - Colne Bank School of dancing
Joan Gifford - Dennis Free - Funky Voices - Mop Heads
Bright Side Boys - Dee's Belly Dancing & More.......
Weekend Wildlife Walk, 25th February 2012, 9:30 at RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, Minsmere Nature Reserve, Westleton, Saxmundham (19.4 miles)
Join us for a seasonal weekend walk to look for breeding birds, flowers, insects, migrants, wintering ducks and a host of other wildlife highlights that may be present at the time.
Costs: adult £7, RSPB member £5, children half price
Craft Fair @ Manning's, 25th February 2012, 10:00 to 14:00 at Manning's Amusement Park, Felixstowe (0.9 miles)
Craft Fair, full of local arts, crafts, foodie items, gifts and so much more!!!
Colchester’s Cruel Past , 25th February 2012, 10:00 to 16:00 at Colchester Castle (17.2 miles)
Journey through time and meet characters from the past that we don’t normally talk about. You won’t find any kings or queens but you will get to meet witches who are suffering in the hands of the Witchfinder General, people suffering from the plague and you may even bump into the gaoler, watch out… he may invite you to stay for a while!
Free (after normal admission to the castle).
Drop-in 10am – 4pm.
Dog Auditions, 25th February 2012, 11:00 at Basepoint Business Centre, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich (6.3 miles)
The Ipswich Operatic and Dramatic Society are performing Oliver at the Ipswich regent from April 18th – 21st 2012
Auditions are being held for the part of Bill Sykes' dog Bullseye on 25th February, 11:00 at Basepoint Business Centre, Ransomes Europark.
If you would like to bring your dog along or know of anyone who has a dog they would like to audition, please contact IODS either through the website www.iods.com or email - iods@live.co.uk
Blood Donation Session, 28th February 2012, 13:00 to 19:00 at Martlesham, Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge (6.8 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:00 and 15:30 or between 17:00 and 19:00
Remember When...? Rock n’ Roll Memories , 28th February 2012, 15:00 to 16:30 at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, Soane Street, Ipswich (9.1 miles)
Look back over days gone by and reminisce about your favourite memories at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich whilst handling objects from our Memory Box collection.
Harold Macmillan described this as the era when we’d “never had it so good”. Based around our “1950s and 1960s” Memory Box, come and share your memories of the Coronation, the Moon Landing and the birth of Rock and Roll.
This event is suitable for people with a visual impairment.
Sessions at 3pm to 4.30pm, with tea and coffee served throughout.
£2.50 per session (£2 for Friends of the Museum).
Book your place for Christchurch Mansion events on 01473 433691.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Dorkbot Anglia , 1st March 2012, 19:00 to 21:00 at Ipswich Art School, High Street, Ipswich (9.4 miles)
Join Dorkbot (“people doing strange things with electricity”) at the Art School for an evening of talks and conversations with invited grassroots artists, engineers and inventors. At the end have your say during ‘OpenDork’ – an ad-hoc slot for anyone to talk about their work.
7pm - 9pm.
Free Event.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Pauline Smith, 3rd March 2012, 7:30 to 9:40 at St. Andrew’s Church, Station Rd, Melton (8.4 miles)
On Saturday March 3rd, 7.30pm the Trianon Community Choir and String Ensemble, with guest organist Alan Loader, and conductor Chris Green, will be performing a concert at, and to raise funds for, St. Andrew’s Church, Melton.
The varied and entertaining programme includes 'What then is Love' by the composer Carey Blyton who lived in Woodbridge from1996 until his death in 2002. Also featured will be Purcell 'See nature rejoicing', Bartok 'Romanian Folkdances', Handel 'Organ Concerto Op4, no 5', and more.
Tickets: £8 for adults and £5 for children under 14
Available from: Browsers Bookshop The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge Violins, Market Hill both in Woodbridge, and St. Andrew’s Church, Melton 01394 380279.
www.tmg.org.uk
Sudbury Physiotherapy Complementary Therapies Open Day, 3rd March 2012, 10:00 to 15:00 at Sudbury Physiotherapy Centre, Cornard Road, Sudbury (23.2 miles)
Sudbury Physiotherapy Centre will be holding its first Complementary Therapies Open Day on Saturday 3rd March 2012. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone to come along and have a chat with the therapists who work at the centre and find out more about the services on offer and how they could help, and maybe even to have a free taster session of some of the therapies available – no pressure, and no obligation!
Ipswich v Bristol City, 3rd March 2012, 15:00 at Portman Road (9.4 miles)
Ipswich play Bristol City at Portman Road
Tea &Talk: The Early Human Occupation of Britain, 3rd March 2012, 15:00 to 16:30 at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester (17.2 miles)
The last decade has seen tremendous advances in our understanding of early humans in Europe and in Britain and this talk will review the major developments. These include significant discoveries of new and very ancient sites in Norfolk and Suffolk, and increased chronological resolution of the successive phases of Neanderthal and modern human occupation.
Talk by Chris Stringer, Natural History Museum London
This talk will be British Sign Language interpreted.
All talks start at 3pm. Ticket holders will be admitted to the castle free after 2.30pm.
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends).
Enjoy all talks for £15 (£13 for Friends of the Museum).
Talks can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (Tue-Sat 10am-4.45pm, Sun 11am – 4.45pm)
Tickets for all talks must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
All talks will be British Sign Language interpreted.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Blood Donation Session, 6th March 2012, 13:00 to 19:00 at FELIXSTOWE, LEISURE CENTRE, Undercliff Road West (0.5 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:00 and 15:30 or between 16:45 and 19:00
Delightful Mr Dickens by Janet Dann, 8th March 2012, 13:00 to 13:55 at Methodist Church, Museum Street, Ipswich, Museum Street, Ipswich (9.3 miles)
In the year that marks the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, it is fitting to celebrate the life of this extraordinary man and remind ourselves of his connections with Suffolk. Dickens had three professional careers: journalist, novelist and public performer and in all three, East Anglia played a significant role. Whilst his domestic life was less than exemplary, there exist first-hand testaments to his being a delightful, good-humoured companion, full of boundless energy. Janet Dann takes a look at the man and his work as she follows his links to our county.
Stop Motion Animation, 10th March 2012, 10:00 to 16:00 at Colchester, St Runwalds Street, Colchester (17.4 miles)
Stop Motion Animation (adults)
Learn the fundamentals of stop frame animation and create your own short animated film.
Tea & Talk: The History of Bourne Mill , 10th March 2012, 15:00 to 16:30 at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester (17.2 miles)
Beginning in Elizabethan Colchester in 1591, this talk will explore the social, political and economic lives of the Lucas family of St John's Colchester through the walls of their very own Banqueting Hall.
Talk by Lynette Bloom, Bourne Mill.
This talk will be British Sign Language interpreted.
All talks start at 3pm. Ticket holders will be admitted to the castle free after 2.30pm.
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends)
Talks can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (Tue-Sat 10am-4.45pm, Sun 11am – 4.45pm)
Tickets for all talks must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
All talks will be British Sign Language interpreted.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Wine and Talk: The Mildenhall Treasure , 10th March 2012, 19:00 to 20:30 at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, Soane Street, Ipswich (9.1 miles)
The discovery during World War Two of the Mildenhall Treasure was one of the most exciting and significant events of the 20th century. Now officially one of the top ten treasures of the British Museum, this 1600 year old silver Roman dinner set is an astounding example of the craftsmanship, artistic talent and wealth of our ancestors. For the first time since its discovery the Great Dish from the dinner set will be back on display in Suffolk. This talk will look back over the discovery of this national treasure and introduce you to this truly magnificent object. Enjoy a glass of wine or soft drink during this relaxed evening.
7pm - 8.30pm.
£7 per person, drink included.
These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01473 433691.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Blood Donation Session, 13th March 2012, 14:00 to 19:30 at IPSWICH, ST MARYS RC PARISH HALL, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich (8.7 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:15 and 19:30
Ipswich v Peterborough, 17th March 2012, 15:00 at Portman Road (9.4 miles)
Ipswich play Peterborough at Portman Road
Tea & Talk: Starting from Scratch , 17th March 2012, 15:00 to 16:30 at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester (17.2 miles)
Artist Brian Graham talks about his exhibition of paintings entitled ‘Starting from Scratch’ (on display in Colchester Castle). The exhibition focuses on 33 sites of some of the earliest human activity in the country, many of which are based in East Anglia, and what was behind his motivation to produce the art. His talk will focus particularly on the sites relating to the local area.
Talk by Brian Graham, Artist of Starting from Scratch.
This talk will be British Sign Language interpreted.
All talks start at 3pm. Ticket holders will be admitted to the castle free after 2.30pm.
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends)
Talks can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (Tue-Sat 10am-4.45pm, Sun 11am – 4.45pm).
Tickets for all talks must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Blood Donation Session, 20th March 2012, 14:00 to 19:30 at IPSWICH, ST MARYS RC PARISH HALL, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich (8.7 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:15 and 19:30
Web Design Course, 21st March 2012 to 23rd March 2012, 18:00 to 21:00 at Colchester, St Runwalds Street, Colchester (17.4 miles)
Web Design (adults)
This evening courses will take you through the steps to create your own website.
Ipswich v Burnley, 21st March 2012, 19:45 at Portman Road (9.4 miles)
Ipswich play Burnley at Portman Road
Blood Donation Session, 23rd March 2012, 13:00 to 19:00 at WOODBRIDGE, COMMUNITY HALL, Station Road, Woodbridge (7.7 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:00 and 15:15 or between 16:30 and 19:00
Coppleston Badminton Club meet at Copleston Centre, Copleston Road, Ipswich (7.9 miles)
An informal and social get together for a few friendly games of badmington on a Tuesday evening.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Deben Rotaract Club meet at The Brewery Tap, Cliff Quay, Ipswich (8.3 miles)
Rotaract is an organisation for 18-30 year olds with clubs throughout the world. It enables members to meet people, try new activities, and make a difference in their local community.
Deben Rotaract club meets up regularly (generally on Tuesday evenings) for community, charity and social events. Amongst our ranks we have (and have had) students, doctors, nurses, radiographers, commodity traders, IT experts, retailers, pharmacists, secretaries and many other professions.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mark on 01394 388414 or Michelle on 01473 721153, email Mark or visit thier website
East Ipswich Camera Club meet at The Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich (7.3 miles)
The East Ipswich Camera Club is everything a good club should be, fully committed to encouraging and enhancing member's photographic skills mainly through the more modern medium of digital imaging but also traditional methods. Â The atmosphere is light hearted and friendly and new members are always made most welcome and soon feel at home.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ho Wan Martial Arts Academy meet at Ho Wan Martial Arts Academy, Charles Street, Ipswich (9.3 miles)
We are a very diverse and high stadard Martial Arts school (BCCMA accredited) based at Charles Street in Ipswich (behind Crown Pools). We teach everything from Shaolin Kung Fu and Wing Chun, through Kickboxing to Tai Chi, Womens Self Defence, Knife Trainingand many more. We are currently in the process of launching a set of training videos and also run one off Fast Track course for those unable to attend regularly. Feel free to visit the academy on Charles Street
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 225458 or email the club
ICENI Computer Club meet at Bourne Vale Social Club, Halifax Road, Ipswich (8.8 miles)
A local computer club for computer hobbyists and enthusiasts. Meeting on the first Wednesday of every month.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich and District Photographic Society meet at St. Francis Church Hall, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich (9.8 miles)
We’re a friendly club, with space for everyone – regardless of your ability or experience.
We meet in and around Ipswich from September to May. As well as the main Society evenings – which include lectures, competitions and social events – we have specialist groups for people interested in prints, transparencies, digital imaging, monochrome photography, studio and audio-visual work.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Arthur Griffiths on 01473 611507, email Arthur Griffiths or visit thier website
Ipswich Aviation Society meet at Maryon Road, Maryon Road, Ipswich (7.3 miles)
Meetings consist of talks, slide shows, visits and guest speakers, catering for all types of aviation. Meetings on 1st Tuesday of the month
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Ipswich Buddhist Centre meet at Ipswich Buddhist Centre, Thoroughfare, Ipswich (9.2 miles)
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If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Jazz Club meet at The California Club, Foxhall Road, Ipswich (8.2 miles)
The town's top regular venue for the best in Jazz. Regular concerts take place on the 3rd Sunday every month at
THE CALIFORNIA CLUB on Foxhall Road.
Performances 8.00 to 10.30pm. Doors open 7.30pm.
As a non-profit making organisation run by a voluntary committee the IPSWICH JAZZ CLUB is entirely dependant on income from our audience. We receive no funding from any other source.
The club is dedicated to bringing the best possible modern and mainstream jazz to Ipswich.
Full program, articles and artists photos on the website
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Ladies Hockey Club
Ipswich Ladies Hockey Club is the only Premier National League club in Suffolk and we aim to cater for all standards of players. We run 3 Senior teams, 1 in the National Premier League, 1 in the East Premier league and 1 in the East league Division 2. We also run a very successful U19 team that plays on Sundays.
All new players welcome!
If you'd like more information, you can telephone the clubhouse on 01473 259060 or visit thier website
Ipswich Outdoor Group meet at The Dove, St Helens Street, Ipswich (8.8 miles)
We are affiliated to YHA as a local group. These are groups of like-minded people who meet regularly to enjoy hostelling trips and other social activities such as barbecues, slide shows, badminton, pub trips etc. The YHA stands for Youth Hostels Association - a registered charity providing accommodation for all. There is no age limit and, yes, you can drive to hostel.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Radio Club meet at Golden Hind Pub, Nacton Road, Ipswich (7.3 miles)
We are affiliated to Radio Society of Great Britain and meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays. On the first Wedneday we now meet at The Golden Hind public house on Nacton Road - near the old Ipswich Airport site.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Real Nappy Network meet at St Pancras Church Hall, Orwell Place, Ipswich (8.9 miles)
We are a voluntary group raising awareness and promoting washable cloth nappies. Nappaccino meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 10.30-12.30 at St Pancras Church Hall, Tacket St, Ipswich where we have a second hand nappy exchange, provide independent advice on the care and use of cloth nappies and promote local cloth nappy retailers. We also give talks and demonstrations to groups, health professionals and day care providers and have available an up to date local directory of cloth nappy retailers and laundry services.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 0870 246 1693, email the club or visit thier website
Kesgrave Salsa Club meet at Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich (7.5 miles)
Kesgrave Salsa Club. Venue at the Kesgrave Social Club. at the junction of Main Road and Edmonton Road every Thursday night.
Beginners/Improvers 7.15 pm until 8.15 pm
Intermediate 8.15 pm until 9.30 pm.
The Cuban Wheel and Freedance until 10.15 pm
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Lait Dance Club meet at St Matthews Hall, Clarkson Street, Ipswich (9.6 miles)
The Lait Dance Club was founded in 1974 by Tom and Pat Lait. It is situated in Ipswich, Suffolk and has very good facilities which include a large ballroom with a maple sprung floor and a licensed bar.
There is a full programme of events at the Club including Saturday Night Social Dances, Afternoon Tea Dances, Practice Nights, Medal Tests and Competitions.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 215543, email the club or visit thier website
Sun Star Sub-Aqua Club meet at Fore Street Swimming Pool, Fore Street, Ipswich (8.8 miles)
A friendly BSAC Scuba diving club based in Ipswich, they meet every Monday at 8:20 at Fore Street pool for social swimming, diver training before heading to the pub for a chat and a beer or two.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 07932 070628, email the club or visit thier website
Walton Dance Club meet at Music Hall, Orwell High School
Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence dancing, with some new sequence tuition.
Thursday evenings 7 - 9:30 during school term time.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01394 286409, email the club or visit thier website
Weight Watchers meet at Northgate Sports Centre, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich (9 miles)
Day: Fridays, Times: 9:00am & 10:15am
DISCOVER WHAT WORKS FOR YOU - Join today!
"Nothing taste as good as slim feels like"
EVERYBODY'S WELCOME
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Berit on 01728 684884 or email Berit
Weight Watchers meet at Woodbridge Community Centre, Station Road, Woodbridge (7.7 miles)
Day: Tuesdays, Times: 10:00am & 5:30pm & 6:45pm
DISCOVER WHAT WORKS FOR YOU - Join today!
"Nothing taste as good as slim feels like"
EVERYBODY'S WELCOME
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Berit on 01728 684884 or email Berit