Lavenham Sinfonia
The concerts all start at 7 pm in Lavenham Church and tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/lavenham-sinfonia. or from the Guildhall or Lavenham Information Hub. Do come and join us! Registered charity No. 109175
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A vacancy has arisen for a salesperson to work in our busy Forest and Garden machinery showroom. This is a full time, permanent position, working approximately 40 hours per week.
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Open Weekend - 27 & 28 April from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Hadleigh Bowling Club, Stone Street, IP7 6DN
Do you like meeting new people?
Do you like spending time outdoors in the summer?
Do you want to learn something different? Are you competitive?
If the answer is YES to any of those questions the answer is YES to any those Hadleigh Bowling Club could be for you! Club could be Probably the best Bowls Green in Suffolk! Probably the best Bowls Club facilities in Suffolk! We might even be the most welcoming and friendly club in Suffolk - but you can decide!
MYTH: Only older people play bowls.
FACT: Bowls is for all age groups –The current World indoor ladies champion started playing in Suffolk. Our County has a number of young players (some under 18) representing England at International level. Come and join in the fun! Just turn up on the day wearing flat soled shoes and give it a go – we provide free coaching and equipment. What have you got to lose?
For more information contact Bob Fletcher, Club Captain on 07866 769668 or Sue Saunders, Vice Club Captain on 01473 829034 or email hbcclubcaptain@gmail.com
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Telephone Community News on 01473 823366 Terms and conditions apply: www.hintleshamhall.com Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3NS Reservations Tel: +44(0)1473 652334 Email: reservations@hintleshamhall.com We are delighted to announce that from 1st April until 30th June 2024 we will for our neighbours to enjoy at the Hall Prebooking is essential for this discount. To make your booking please contact our friendly reception team on 01473 652334 or by email points for vouchers to redeem for money off on a future visit. You can download the Hintlesham Hall app today on the Apple App Store or from Google Play Opening Hours: Sunday Closed Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm Tuesday 9 am to 7.00 pm Thursday 9 am to 8.00 pm Saturday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm Tel 01473 822191 W WAATTTTIISSHHAAM M S T A T I O N H E R I T A G E 1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH APRIL TO OCTOBER www.wattishamstationheritage.org OPEN TOBOOKVISIT 1stSundayoftheMonth ApriltoOctober Tobookvisitwebsite: www.wattishamstationheritage.org OPEN Bildeston Primary School The Hare & the Tortoise Show Tractor in School Bildeston Primary School Newberry Road, Bildeston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7ES Telephone: 01449 740269 Website: www.bildeston.suffolk.sch.uk
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Leavenheath Village Hall Cinema presents
WONKA
SATURDAY 6th APRIL
Arrive 7.00pm • Film starts 7.30pm
Comedy, Family Starring Olivia Coleman, Matt Lucas, Hugh Grant
Running Time 1hr 55 mins with 20 mins interval
JOYRIDE
SATURDAY 4th MAY
Acoming of age Drama PG-13
Starring Olivia Coleman, Charlie Reid & Lochlann Ó Mearáin
Running time 1hr 34 mins with 20 mins interval
Babergh District Council have given the Village Hall Cinema Committee a Community grant. This has enabled us to discount the ticket price for PRE-BOOKED TICKETS ONLY.
Pre-Booked Tickets £2.00. On the door Tickets £4.00 per Adult and £2.50 for under 12’s.
You can pay by cash or card on the door. Reserve your seat online at www.leavenheath.org.uk or phone Marion on 01206 263301 to book your tickets
Refreshments, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, tea will be available before the film and also available during the interval along with ice creams. Proceeds towards LVB Capital Project Fund (Charity no 262816)
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We asked Jane Haylock from Idler Bookshop to share her three recommendations to launch our new monthly series. The Idler – Bookshop 37 High Street, Hadleigh IP7 5AF 01473 827752 email: the.idler.hadleigh@gmail.com part of a book group, an avid reader, or a writer?
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Violet’s Time for Tea
Come and join us for a delicious Afternoon Tea to celebrate the May Bank Holiday
Saturday 4th May, 2.30pm – 4.30pm at Whatfield Village Hall £5.00 per person for tea/coffee and a plate of sandwiches, cakes and scones. £2.50 for under 12s
There will also be a raffle. Please bring donations from 12 noon on the day. Profits go towards the Overs 60s Xmas Lunch
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