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Issue 49

February 2010

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Inside this month 77Swirled Meringues with Pink Champagne and Rose Petal Syllabub 77Tips for the newly engaged...

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3 Welcome to the February Issue What a winter!!!

Never mind, ‘Blue Monday’ and all the white snow are behind us now and we are heading into the pink rosy glow of Valentines Day!!

We want to share the love so we went scouting to get useful information on all things heart shaped from delicious recipes to advice on planning a wedding!

Of course we are still featuring the best of local culture too, I visited a young lady re-inventing the art of portraiture, her cool modern portraits are in much demand and I think she’ll have a great future ahead of her!

And we are not lacking when it comes to helping you get the most from your garden, we’re proud to introduce local Garden designer Sue Townsend who can transform your outdoor space be it coastal, country or a cobbled courtyard.

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Norman’s Memoirs reach a defining moment this month; I won’t spoil the surprise because I know a lot of you are fans but I’m sure it will raise a chuckle or two, I found it very amusing.

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Picture Perfect

By: Gemma Thompson

The Modern Portraiture of Sophia Rogers People come to art in a variety of ways, some are driven by a great passion to be an artist, others want the fame or status this implies, some seem to get dragged into it by their own talent. Sophia Rogers falls into the last category. She has not been trying to get noticed yet, in fact she has only just started out as a professional artist, but her work grabs attention so quickly that she has a growing list of admirers.

Sophia was a promising art student at school; prophetically her art teacher said she would paint eyes, which is certainly the core of her work now!

However she really began as an artist when she returned to Suffolk after finding London life wasn’t for her. Having left her job there and feeling a little disheartened by the experience she sought solace in art and found it was remarkably restoring.

She then began to paint pictures to give to friends as gifts. ‘As I was unemployed and a little hard up I wanted to give nice gifts but couldn’t always afford to, so I would paint pictures for gifts instead and they went down so well I started getting commissions from them. I was really surprised, as I actually felt a little guilty about making something rather than buying something!

Her first exhibition was just a couple of months ago in November along with a collection of other local artists in the Village Hall at Bawdsey. That

Exhibition was so successful that the organisers have planned another for February this time at the Brandeston Village Hall, and Sophia was one of the first artists they asked to exhibit.

It’s rare to meet portrait painters these days and I asked her whether she preferred to work from real life or from photographs. She told me that it was really important to her to capture the personality not just the physical image so meeting people was important – but sitting still for hours was not necessary! “I like to meet them and take some snapshots to work from but the finished painting needs to express them so it will often differ from all of the pictures. If it’s not possible to meet someone I can work from photographs, I will often hone in on one part of the face that seems to say something rather than just copying.”

Temptation had grabbed hold of me by then, I have a picture of my daughter and myself that I love and I was curious to know how much it might cost me to have her use that as inspiration for a portrait of us, I could barely believe it when it was less than the photoshoot and pictures were to begin with, a portrait from Sophia will only cost between £100 and £500! See her work along with other great local artists Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of February at Brandeston Village Hall. Or if you can’t make that but want more information contact Sophia on 07788 587599, or see her website www.sophiarogers.co.uk

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Take a good look at your garden and ask yourself some simple home truths such as: “Do I like my garden” “How does it make me feel?” “Do I enjoy entertaining my friends and family in it?” “Does it have all the practical things I need?” “Does it complement my lifestyle and enhance the architecture of my home?

Asking yourself these important questions will help you decide what action you need to take. You may decide that you just need to tweak a few areas improve the planting, create a new seating area, herb garden or perhaps a wildlife garden or you may decide that you would like to re-design the whole garden so that it works for you in practical terms and reflects your personal style.

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Valentine’s – what women really want

By: Duncan Banks

Bonjour. You know I love the French language. It’s so romantic, so expressive.

It has that certain ‘I don’t know what’ about it. And whatever you think about their cheese, the French themselves are a nation of great romantics. After all, Je t’aime sounds so much more ‘February 14’ than Oi Sharon, get over here and gissa snog will ya.

Why do we average British blokes find romance so difficult to do? And why do we think that once a year, a late night dash to the local petrol station for some wilting, over priced daisies will be enough to keep our relationships on track? Surely the people we choose to spend our days with, bring our children into the world with and make the biggest decisions of our lives with are more precious to us than that?

So what do women really want from a bloke at Valentines? Maybe they want us to come to terms with the fact that Homer Simpson is indeed funny but not on our ties or on our socks and that we should never tuck our jumpers into our jeans unless of course we are the local vicar. Maybe they want us to know that Speedos are only ever acceptable on Olympic swimmers and that Chino’s were fashionable once - for six months – back in 1989 - and that was it!

But just maybe it runs deeper than that. I’m coming to wonder that ‘what women really want’ from us is not the huge mystery we once thought it was. I think they want us to know that its OK to get emotional at times - that the good old ‘British stiff upper lip’ stuff and ‘big boys don’t cry’ mantra’s are for a previous generation, not ours.

So maybe its time to start talking with them, telling them how we feel, even using the two tear ducts God created us with and discover that real men do cry sometimes – even at the movies.

The most potent description of Jesus, arguably the strongest and bravest man who ever walked the planet, is summed up in two words from the bible – ‘Jesus wept.’

I kinda also wonder, if truth be known, that many women these days really don’t mind if we don’t have the looks of George Clooney or the bank balance of Richard Branson as long as we are faithful to them beyond doubt. They don’t want the boring macho stuff that doesn’t impress but they do want us to live a life that is marked by truth and trust and integrity. A life that has makes them feel like a VIP. So fella’s - they want us to know that it’s OK to ask for directions when we are lost and that it’s more than OK to tell them we love them on Valentines night and the night after and the night after that and until we run out of breath to say it any more.

Invest well in Valentines Day celebrations boys and make it an emotional renewal of your commitment to each other. Au revoir mes amis.

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Top Tips for newly engaged couples!

How to start planning your wedding Were you lucky enough to get a marriage proposal as a Valentines present?

Congratulations to you if you are newly engaged and about to embark on the exciting journey of planning your wedding. Here are a few pointers as to the first things you’ll need to do! ss Tell People - you can put a formal announcement in the press if you wish, but most people ring around family and friends to tell them their exciting news. ss Set a realistic budget - you may have some money put aside for your special day, now is the time to think about how much you feel is reasonable to spend on all the elements of your wedding. It may also be worth setting up a dedicated wedding bank account to start saving.

ss Draft a Guest List - it will be difficult to book a venue (and ultimately set a date) if you don’t know how many people are going to be there.

Some venues will only be licensed up to a certain number and you don’t want to cram all of your guests in. Likewise, you wouldn’t want your 80 guests to be lost in a room big enough for 300. ss Must Haves - any newly engaged couple will have ideas of what they want to happen on their wedding day. Now is the time to talk to your partner and agree on a few ‘must haves’ that are important to you both for your wedding and will take priority. It may be that your cake is a certain flavour, the bride’s mum does the flowers, or you go somewhere really special for your honeymoon...

If this all seems too much, why not hire a Wedding Planner to guide you through the entire planning process?

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How to choose a wedding photographer Wedding venue and reception have been organised, dress ordered and excitement is building. But when the day is over how will you keep the memories fresh?

A professional photographer is able to tell the story of the day in beautiful images. These are your lasting memories; so don’t leave the photographs to chance.

How do you go about choosing a good photographer? First, think about the style you want – formal, reportage, classic or more of a fashion look. Look in magazines, on websites and keep a scrapbook of what you do and don’t like! Don’t forget to talk to friends too and look at their albums; all this will help you work out what you want and make talking to potential photographers easier.

fits what you want, and look at a wider selection of their work, a whole album – it’s easy to put just the best on a website! Secondly, you’ll spend a lot of time with them; do you get on with them?

Extreme personality clashes can spoil the day.

Once you’ve got these covered here are some other points to consider: ss Style of album used – look at a sample, how many images can you expect to include? ss What are the costs of additional albums, prints or a DVD of the images? ss How long will they be with you on the day? ss What happens if the photographer is ill? ss Is there insurance for unforeseen events?

Then start looking for a photographer in earnest.

Revisit some of the sites and information gathered earlier and produce a shortlist of photographers to call and possibly meet. A quick phone call will ensure they’re free on the day and they fit your budget – but remember lower cost may mean lower quality.

Now there are probably two key points: Firstly, can they really deliver what you want? Good photographers can adapt but each has their preferred style. Take your scrapbook when you meet so the photographer can be sure their style

There will be many other logistical things to sort out, more than can be mentioned here. But if you are not happy with the person, their style and what you will get as a final result to remember your day, there is little point going further.

Finally once you have agreed to hire a photographer get all of the details in writing!

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Swirled Meringues with Pink Champagne and Rose Petal Syllabub By: The Vanilla Bakery

Ingredients Meringue shells 4 egg whites Pink food colouring or paste 225g (8oz) caster sugar

Champagne and Rose Petal Syllabub 284ml double or whipping cream 80ml champagne or sparkling wine 85g of strawberries puréed or good quality conserve 75g caster sugar 1-2 tablespoons of rose water Pink food colouring or paste

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This recipe has all the romance needed to woo your partner on St.Valentine’s Day. The dessert is light and delicious, and literally has romance rippled through it - after all what says ‘I love you’ more than Roses and Champagne? The added appeal other than being quick and simple, is that it only requires a smidge of champagne, so the remainder will simply ‘have’ to be enjoyed together later x

Method

Pink Champagne and Rose Petal Syllabub

Meringue Shells

Pour the cream, champagne, sugar and rose water into a bowl and whisk until thickened. Whisk in the strawberry puree, and a few drops of colouring if desired (if using paste, a tiny amount on a toothpick).

Makes around 9 filled meringues

Preheat oven to 130˚C/fan120˚C/ gas1. Line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment. Whisk the egg whites with an electric whisk, or food mixer, until stiff.

Continue whisking as you sprinkle in the sugar, a teaspoon at a time, then whisk until the mixture is thick and glossy, and stiff peaks form when the whisks are removed from the mixture.

Take a little of your food colour or paste and swirl a few drops into the meringue.

Either pipe, or spoon onto baking paper, making sure you space them well apart.

Bake for about 1hr and 15 mins or until they are crisp and will peel easily from the paper. Leave to cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar, until they are cool.

This will give them that lovely chewy texture inside. (If wanted you could make these ahead, as they will keep in airtight container for up to 2 weeks or you can freeze them).

When ready to serve sandwich two meringue shells, with the syllabub.

Arrange on a platter, and for an extra flourish scatter rose petals around the edge…

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End of Empire Corporal Sanders Marches into the Sunset Sneaking out of the main gate was not to be my fate on that last Friday of February 1950 Cpl. Redfern and I were appointed Right Guide and Marker. Whoever decided this was unfamiliar with the greatest of my incompetencies, Marching. I discovered this early in my RAF career, “Knackers” Lovejoy who had spent an entire afternoon trying to march behind me informed me “’Ere Sandy, you can’t effin’ March, it’s ’orrible. You don’t take two steps the same size. You don’t effin’ March, you lope.” So, I loped. And the Empire was in danger. I tried to improve but eventually it was unanimously agreed that I should at all times bring up the rear.

So it was that at the end of my RAF career I still could not march, a fact known to more or less everyone. How was it then that I was ordered to be Right Guide? Marker I could have handled. All that required was that I should roll up at the Main Parade Ground at 5am and stand to attention at the appointed spot until the parade arrived at 8.

But no, on my last day in Defence of the Realm I was to guide the entire complement of RAF Cardington down to the Main Parade Ground and home in accurately on Redfern.

How can I convey the scene to you whose hearts have never swelled to the steady tramp, tramp, tramp of a thousand British boots in perfect rhythm? We bested the Roman legions; they marched in poncy sandals, no wonder their empire declined and fell. Our Empire was safe and sound, until that Friday. Then Gibraltar swayed upon its rock, as the events I am about to relate unfurled.

Allow me to describe one of the finer points of marching so you get the full flavour of what happened. Whilst marching, sometimes, very occasionally, someone might get out of step. But not to worry, King’s Regulations have taken care of that, and everyone learns how to Change Step.

A whole afternoon is spent perfecting it, and it becomes a conditioned reaction. The Empire mustn’t fall; Step must be Maintained at all costs.

Changing Step involves doing a sort of Boston Two-step, it’s a sort of hop, bringing the knees up and stamping the boots down swapping the left foot for the right. Airmen’s hats are known to fall off when they first encounter Change Step.

In my case my rifle actually fell off my shoulder, and I was excused Change Step for the rest of the afternoon -the drill sergeant had a heavy date later in the evening and was trying to preserve his sanity.

My last day, the Warrant Officer gave the command, and a thousand heels hit the tarmac, like a single shot from the gun of a battleship.

The rot set in from the second step, and by the sixth I had loped one stride less than the Station Commander and the thousand men following him. His right boot coincided now with my left. He had been a hero of the Battle of Britain, a man of instinctive action. Had he done nothing, by step twelve we would have coincided again, and all would have been well. But nothing on earth could restrain his reflexes, and he Changed Step.

I heard it loud and clear, and still do today. And I heard the resulting Change Step of the row of Wing Commanders marching right behind him, and that of the Squadron Leaders behind them,

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and again and again as the wave of Change Step passed from rank to rank right down to the Aircraftsmen Second Class.

But it didn’t stop there. By the time the wave had reached the Flying officers the Station Commander found himself once more out of step with me, and again the irresistible reflex manifested itself and a second wave began. Then a third and then a fourth, each echoing away until there were perhaps twenty waves operating all the way to the main square. A weird duet of tramp and two-step, bound together in a jungle rhythm that no power on earth could stop. A thousand men bound together in a ludicrous gavotte, probably the only time airmen have skipped to a parade march in any Air Force camp.

Finally we reached the Main Square and I could just see the hunched form of Cpl Redfern at the opposite corner of the square, I headed straight for him. Well, diagonally actually. The term diagonal does not exist anywhere in the military annals. You can read Caesar’s Gallic Wars, Prussian military handbooks, and even the KRs and ACIs, and you will not find any reference to marching diagonally across anything.

I loped, and the columns of rank followed, still changing step. About two feet from Redfern I stopped dead. Another maneuver not provided for in the KRs and ACIs, and a halt wave shuddered back through the columns. Luckily the C.O. had been in tight spots before, and he knew what to do. “Carry on Warrant Officer,” he croaked.

The Station W.O. immediately assumed command. “Parade get fell out,” he screamed.

An ingenious solution - instead of trying to wheel a helpless mass of humanity into a textbook position he disbanded the entire shebang.

“Parade get fell in.” The troops reformed and lined up from Cpl Redfern, the solitary immutable point of reference in our turbulent universe. Then we got left turned and the serious business of the

Parade began. This usually consisted of a speech by the Station Commander on such topics as the Merits of Discipline. But just then a goods train shunted slowly along the railway line, adjacent to the Main Square. The driver had undoubtedly spent time in uniform, and in the spirit of the moment contributed to the chaos by pulling on his steam whistle. He kept it on throughout his journey alongside the Square, and all attempts at admonition to Pride or Discipline was abandoned.

We then prepared to return to Wing Headquarters to the sound of the RAF Cardington Band. Again my task was to lead the parade - there being nothing in either the KRs or ACIs providing for change of Right Guide during the course of a Parade. Unlike the Coldstream Guards, the RAF Cardington Band consisted of anyone who could make a noise on anything that could be carried; even in the best of times it had a sound of its own. This February morning the Band had been Standing By for a couple of hours waiting to play us triumphantly back to barracks, and fingers, lips and instruments had frozen. They sounded like a giant set of bagpipes as they tried in vain to emit notes of martial music.

The Step-changing and the music continued all the way back, and an entire military establishment was rendered helpless creating a perfect storm ensuring success for any strike at the British Empire. There was general agreement that the whole thing was a conspiracy. True it contained certain elements of conspiracy, but its success also owed a debt to the cosmic dice that sometimes throws us a seven.

The rest of my last day was given over to Kit Inspection for which for the first time I was well prepared. I had scrounged the extra necessary items such as boots, socks and shirts to make up for my losses - I didn’t want any last-minute glitch to intercede and prevent my reporting to Demob Centre, Blackpool. But then I think the same could have been said for my Commanding Officer.

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Art Exhibition - Work by: Andrew Capell, photographer; Rachel Chesman, photographer; Sophia Rogers, artist; Alison Calvesbert, artist; Tracey Rous, photographer; Anita Honeyball, blown glass & glass jewellery; Anthony Ratcliffe, marine artist; Elizabeth James, artist; Paul Rearden, artist; Cyndi Speer, artist; Ian Moore, artist. Coffee and Tea. Donations to The Church of All Saints in Brandeston • exhibition@chesman.co.uk • Brandeston Village Hall, Nr Framlingham

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Telling Tales, The Hare and the Tortoise - The Golden Goose - Sea of Clothes: A fresh look at well-loved children's stories, turning them into funny pieces of dance theatre. Tickets: £6, Family ticket: £16 • Jerwood DanceHouse, The Waterfront, Ipswich

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What’s on...

Fri Feb 5 & 6, 2010

God's Garden by Arthur Pita - Set on the Portuguese volcanic paradise island of Madeira, the golden boy of the Costa family is under pressure to marry a local girl, and flees on his wedding day to avoid his duty. On returning he discovers his jilted bride must have her revenge. Suitable for 14yrs+, contains some nudity. £14 • Jerwood DanceHouse, The Waterfront, Ipswich

Faith, Spiritual and Charitable Events Sun Feb 21, 2010 10pm to 11pm

Fundraising Walk for St Elizabeth's Hospice at Framlingham Castle: - Join supporters of St Elizabeth Hospice for a peaceful and reflective six mile circular walk. Anyone is invited to come along, whether to remember a loved one or just enjoy the beautiful scenery - whilst raising funds for the Hospice. Walkers are invited to raise sponsorship money. 01473 723600 • fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk • www.stelizbethhospice.org.uk Thu Feb 4, 2010 9am to 12:30pm

Walk around Orford Area in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Katie Bizzey: • 01728 687780 • 07765 546831 • katiebizzey@ googlemail.com • Newton Farm (about ½ mile before Orford village)

Heritage and Historical Events Fri Feb 5, 2010 7:30pm to 10pm

Isaiah (“Lee”) LevenePresents“From Bomber Crew to Fighter Controller” - In this illustrated talk Isaiah (known to many as Lee) shares his experiences of the RAF early in World War 2. We will hear

about his experiences in training, on bombing raids, and his time with the rest of the crew. He then changed trades to becoming a Fighter Controller, working with (amongst others) “Ginger” Lacey – top RAF Fighter Ace. He will then talk about Squadron Leader Major – his bomber skipper, who became a test pilot. Squadron Leader Major has a tragic link with Felixstowe, and a prototype jet-powered flying boat fighter. Admission £1.50 (to members) £2.50 to nonmembers. Tickets are not required – just come along! • Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Old Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath

Kids Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:30am to 3pm

'Make a Difference'- Youth Forum - Team activities, wildlife experiences, practical conservation work, with lunch cooked on an outdoor fire. Free event for 10-18 year olds. 01394 380113 • Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton Wed Feb 17, 2010 2pm to 4pm

Family Afternoon - Children £3.50, adults £1.50 01394 380113 • Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton Fri Feb 19, 2010 10am to 2pm

Children's Activity Day - 6-10 year olds £6 each. 01394 380113 • Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton Sat Feb 27, 2010 11am to 12:30pm

LIGHTER THAN AIR - Enter the strange and bizarre universe of a wild balloon tamer where surreal and stupid things happen. New Wolsey Studio, Ipswich • www.circoridiculoso.co.uk • www.wolseytheatre. co.uk • 01473 295900

Full repair service Friendly helpful advice Watches, batteries and straps 23 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1DF Telephone: 01728 602116 www.rockson.co.uk

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Music, Festivals, Food and Drink Thu Feb 4, 2010 8pm to 11pm

Rapsploitation Sessions 3rd Birthday • The Swan, King Street, Ipswich Sat Feb 6, 2010 9pm to 11:30pm

Micky Flynn - A great evening of Rock & Blues. His version of Sweet Home Alabama is truly amazing! • Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, Woodbridge Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:30pm

Hearts & Flowers Ball - Fizz on arrival, three course meal and dancing to live music. £25.00 per person • Fynn Valley Golf Club, Westerfield,(B1077) Sat Feb 13, 2010 9pm

Althea Brown - Althea sings a wide range of soul and easy listening.• Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard Woodbridge Sun Feb 14, 2010 12pm

Valentine's Jazz n'lunch - Have a fabulous traditional Sunday lunch or something from our daily blackboard of home cooked dishes; all made from fresh local produce, whilst relaxing to the sound of light

SORREL HORSE

Local Fresh Food All you can eat Mexican buffet 22nd January • £9.95 per head

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Steamed suet pudding night every Tuesday • from £5.50

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Fish & Chip night

Every Thursday, 6 till 9 • £5.75

Sorrel Horse Inn, Shottisham, Suffolk

01394 411617

jamesblowes@btinternet.com www.sorrelhorseinn.com

jazz & easy listening music from the fantastic Barry Kingston Trio.

• Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard Woodbridge Sun Feb 14, 2010 12 noon or 6:30pm

Valentines Day Meal - Fizz on arrival, a three course meal, and a gift for all ladies. £22.50 per person • Fynn Valley Golf Club, Westerfield (B1077) Sat Feb 20, 2010 9pm

Mike Solo - Ever popular, Mike will enchant you with everything from Sinatra to Lionel Ritchie and will certainly get you bopping!!

• Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard Street: Woodbridge, Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:30pm

Swing Band Concert - The Swing Band performs an eclectic mix of jazz standards by the likes of Duke Ellington and Fats Waller, along with later numbers in a variety of styles including. They will be continuing their series of television detective themes.

• Hollesley Village Hall Sun Feb 28, 2010 3pm

The Woodbridge Concerts - Anna Noakes, Flute & Gabriella Dall’Olio, Harp - Internationally renowned soloists play music by Spohr, William Alwyn, Mozart, Nino Rota, Lilli Boulanger, Astor Piazzolla and some captivating arrangements of South American folk songs.

Tickets; £15, school age students free • 01394 615015 • boxoffice@woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk • Seckford Theatre

Nature, Health and the Great Outdoors Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:30am

Annual snowdrop walk - As well as the snowdrops expect to see some of the camellias and other winter flowering shrubs in bloom. £7.95 RHS members, £9.95 non-members • 01206 299224 • The Place for Plants, East Bergholt CO7 6UP

Theatre Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:45pm

STEWART LEE - "The funniest, most cliché-free comedian on the circuit" Ricky Gervais. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich • www.stewartlee.co.uk • www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900 Thur Feb 04, 2010 7:45pm

2010: A SPACE ODDITY - Every space movie you’ve ever seen in an hour and a bit. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich • www.gavinrobertson.com • www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

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What’s on...

Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:45pm

Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:30pm

FLHIP FLHOP - Everything Happens on the Break A fresh new twist on Hip-Hop theatre! Combines witty dialogue and intricate choreography to create an energetic and hilarious comedy for all ages.

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich • www.rannel.co.uk • www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

IN CELEBRATION OF CHINESE NEW YEAR 2010 - Year of the Tiger.

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich • www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:30pm

BLACK VOICES' REGGAE SUITE Internationally acclaimed harmony voice ensemble Black Voices will thrill you with their journey tracking the development of reggae in Jamaica and Britain as well as presenting their beautifully crafted yet explosive versions of Gospel and Soul. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich • www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900 Thu Feb 11 – Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:30pm (Matinee 2:30pm Thur)

HUCK - from the novel by Mark Twain. A raucous and uncouth epic for young, old and everyone in between. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich • www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900 Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:30pm

Sally Morgan - Dubbed Britain’s best-loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by popular demand. Regent Theatre, Ipswich • www.ipswichregent.co.uk • 01473 433100

Fri Feb 19 – Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:30pm

NOISES OFF By Michael Frayn - “a play about a play within a play which could quite conceivably be the funniest play ever written” The Guardian. New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich • wwwwww.wolseytheatre. co.uk • 01473 295900 Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:30pm

THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA: GISELLE - The most poignant of all classical ballets combines powerful emotions and visual splendour in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave. Regent Theatre, Ipswich • www.ipswichregent.co.uk • 01473 433100 Sat Feb 27, 2010 2:30pm & 7:30pm

THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA: THE NUTCRACKER - In a magical production, this most famous of fantasy ballets begins as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve. Regent Theatre, Ipswich • www.ipswichregent.co.uk • 01473 433100 Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:30pm

THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA: SWAN LAKE - The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. Regent Theatre, Ipswich • www.ipswichregent.co.uk • 01473 433100

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