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Movie Anthems, Rock, Tina, Shakatak and a wild night with the Murphys!

The Spa Pavilion, which later this year celebrates its fifth birthday, begins its exciting Spring line-up on Saturday 7th March with Leather & Lace, a dynamic new show bringing together classic rock anthems and power ballads you’ll know and love from artists including; Journey, Starship, Queen, Bryan Adams and many more, all from 7.30pm. Next up it’s the Bootleg Shadows celebrating the music of The Shadows and Sir Cliff Richard with a night of foot tapping classics on the following day, Sunday 8th March from 7.30pm.

Then, if you love your movie anthems, you’ll love The Chicago Blue Brothers’ A Night at the Movies on Saturday 14th March also at 7.30pm. It’s direct from the West End and is a new two-hour all singing, all dancing hit parade. An 11-piece live band, along with Jake and Elwood, perform these top tunes in a crazy, upbeat style making this show one of the most successful currently touring the UK. One Night in Dublin with the Wild Murphys sees Murphy’s Pub set up at the popular, sea front theatre on Thursday 19th March from 8pm.

You’re guaranteed one glorious night of highenergy Irish music with more than a little Irish Craic. Returning by popular demand is Julie Nevada as Tina in The Tina Turner Experience – Simply the Best. With powerful vocals, gorgeous backing singers and a live band – BBC Radio Kent’s Gary Scott called the show ‘The best West End show not in the West End!’ Join Julie as Tina on Saturday 21st March from 7.30pm. Rounding

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off the month of March and celebrating their 40th Anniversary it’s Shakatak on Saturday 28th March at 7.30pm. Enjoy their many hits including; Easier Said Than Done, Night Birds and Down on the Street performed by a six-piece line-up which features the four original members: Bill Sharpe, Jill Saward, Roger Odell and George Anderson.

Taking a sneak peek into April, the Spa has Johnny Cash Revisited, then Strictly’s Giovanni Pernice returns with his brand-new show – This is Me! The Vienna Festival Ballet bring the stage alive with their classic adaptation of the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty and then with Easter comes Goldilocks & The Three Bears by the TaleGate Theatre Productions who turn this panto favourite into a colourful circus. Clare Teal and her mini Big Band will also be performing at the Spa in April and two more shows round off the month firstly The Simon & Garfunkel Story and finally Day at Night – The Doris Day Songbook.

The very best way to find out first about all the top shows coming to the Spa Pavilion Theatre is by joining their mailing list – full details can be found on their website.

Tickets for all theatre shows are available from the Spa Pavilion Box Office which is open from 11am – 4pm 01394 284962. You can also select and reserve your seats online, 24 hours a day, at www.felixstowespa.co.uk The café, bars and restaurant are open every day from 9.30am to 5pm. Also, food is always served for two hours before every performance, reservation strongly advised. You can follow the Spa Pavilion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest news and show updates.

INSIDE THIS MONTH MARCH Motoring:

Taking a look at the tech that is safeguarding us on the road through to cars that can drive themselves. Plus advice on what to do in the case of an accident

Parent & Child:

Something for parents and their offspring including a trend for "new" names, days out and special children.

11-13 Music:

35-37 Holidays, Camping & Caravanning:

Top girl group The Pussycatdolls head to Newmarket Racecourse this summer as part of the highly popular Newmarket Nights concerts.

Time to plan to get away from it all, either taking to the open road with your own wheels or relaxing on a cruise, there's something for everyone.

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Events Diary:

Our day-by-day round-up of what to do in the local area for the month of MARCH.

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Keeping you healthy with advice for our older readers as we discover that activity in the elderly is improving. Plus we look at how important the kind of food you eat is to your health.

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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Mark Goucher and first-time producer Jason Donovan’s brand-new production of the much-loved glittering hit musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical has been extended into 2020.

The show, which was announced in 2018, stars Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden, and has been touring the UK and Ireland since September 2019. It marks Donovan’s first time as a producer, having performed in the cast of the original West End production and two subsequent UK tours.

The producing team is completed by Gavin Kalin and Matthew Gale.

Full casting for the production has been announced. Joe McFadden plays Tick/Mitzi, Laurence Olivier Award Winner Miles Western has taken on the role as Bernadette and Nick Hayes plays Adam/Felicia.

They are joined by Daniel Fletcher (Bob), Miranda Wilford (Marion), Kevin Yates (Miss Understanding), Jacqui Sanchez (Cynthia). The Divas are played by Nikki Bentley, Claudia Kariuki, Rosie Glossop and the cast is completed by Jak Allen-Anderson, Natalie Chua, Emma Crossley, Jordan Cunningham, Martin Harding, Justin-Lee Jones, Nell Martin and Edwin Ray. The iconic hit musical has more glitter than ever before, featuring a dazzling array of stunning costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, I Love The Nightlife, Finally and many more.

Based on the Oscar-winning film, PRISCILLA is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for Alice Springs to put on the show of a lifetime. Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance.

This brand new production comes from the team behind the critically acclaimed UK tours of Hairspray; with direction by Paul Kerryson, choreography by Tom Jackson-Greaves with designs by Phil R Daniels and Charles Cusick Smith, musical supervision by Stephen ‘Spud’ Murphy, musical direction from Sean Green, lighting design by Ben Cracknell and sound design by Ben Harrison. Casting by David Grindrod Associates.

• Priscilla, Queen of the Desert will be at the Ipswich Regent from Monday 23rd until Saturday 28th March. To book tickets contact the Box office on 01473 433100.

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Pussycat Dolls coming to Newmarket Nights What’s New Pussycat? Following on from the announcement of TOM JONES will be performing this Summer, The Jockey Club Live are proud to reveal the final act completing the line-up for the Newmarket Nights 2020 summer season. Ready to conquer the July Course with Doll Domination, PUSSYCAT DOLLS will headline on 17th July 2020.

the Home of Horseracing, with Pussycat Dolls completing the line-up for the 2020 season. We can’t wait for the summer to begin!’

The Jockey Club Live are leading promoters on the UK live scene, delivering spectacular line-ups

The Jockey Club racecourses have world-class customer facilities, featuring an array of awardwinning restaurants that cater for all tastes, from fine dining through to delicious bistro food. The Jockey Club’s racecourses welcome over 2million people a year for some of the UK’s biggest racing events so you can be sure a fantastic evening.

The multi-platinum pop sensations – Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta and Carmit Bachar have sold more than 55 Million records worldwide, streamed over three Billion times, x2 Winners at the MTV VMA and achieved eight U.K. top 10 singles. They made their much-anticipated live return during the final of X Factor: Celebrity at the end of last year, where Nicole Scherzinger is a long-standing judge. The performance featured their new single ‘React’, which they released in February - their first new music in over a decade.

Alongside ‘React’, the band will be bringing hits such as ‘Don’t Cha’, ‘Stickwitu’, ‘When I Grow Up’, ‘Buttons’ and more fan favourites back to life with their iconic dance routines and showstopping vocals.

Sophie Able, General Manager of Newmarket Racecourses, said, “Having last headlined Newmarket Racecourses 11 years ago, we are looking forward to welcoming Pussycat Dolls on Friday 17th July. Newmarket Nights continues to showcase some of the biggest musical acts at

The events are renowned for combining a fun filled evening at the races with a spectacular evening concert in the informal and relaxed openair setting of the hallowed turf. Newmarket Nights won the ‘Best Event for Groups’ at the prestigious 2018 Group Leisure & Travel Awards.

Tickets will be on now via thejockeyclublive.co.uk, priced starting at £32.48 (inclusive of transaction fees). All T&C’s are available on newmarket. thejockeyclub.co.uk. There will be hospitality packages available to suit all budgets.

featuring the hottest chart talent and legendary household names to some of the world’s most famous racecourses. Summer Saturday Live and Newmarket Nights are a staple in the region’s social calendar and each year host tens of thousands of fans of live music. Past headliners have included Kylie, George Ezra and Little Mix.

Tickets for The Script (Friday 19th June), Bryan Ferry (Friday 26th June), Tom Jones (24th July), Rick Astley (Friday 31st July), Jack Savoretti (Friday 7th August), Alfie Boe (Friday 14th August) and McFly (Summer Saturday Live, Saturday 29th August) are on sale now via thejockeyclublive.co.uk.

In addition to Newmarket, The Jockey Club Live will be hosting live concerts across Sandown Park, Market Rasen, Aintree, Haydock Park and Carlisle racecourses next summer.

EACH open shop in Woodbridge A new East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) shop in Woodbridge is appealing for more volunteers after getting off to a flier in December.

An exciting opening day saw a ribbon cutting by Phoebe Preston, EACH Shop Manager, before customers flocked through the doors and spent £1,440 in the first hour! That fantastic total was in part down to the sale of 10 items of clothing and accessories previously worn by Ed Sheeran, EACH Ambassador.

The charity now seeks more volunteers to ensure the former carpet showroom turned boutique shop, trading seven days a week in Hamblin Road, can build on the great start.

Phoebe says, “We’re delighted to have opened our new shop in Woodbridge and really look forward to becoming part of the community. It was great hearing so many lovely comments from customers on opening day and we’re confident folk here will continue getting behind us, helping the charity continue its retail success. Please do get in touch if you have good-quality items to donate or a few spare hours to volunteer.

“We really appreciate the hard work of every single one of our volunteers, but we can always use more help to keep our shop running as well as eat biscuits and drink tea! Volunteering is a two-way process. Whilst as a charity we gain from the gift of their time, our volunteers make friends and learn new skills, too. Any help is welcome, even if only for an hour a week. Please pop in for a chat or give us a call on 01394 337271 to find out more.”

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Help with getting Friends, Fun started in business & Fundraising A new partnership will help and support communities in Suffolk to set up businesses that can address local needs across Suffolk.

The programme is being delivered by MENTA Business Support and Community Action Suffolk and aims to help more community businesses to start trading and increase awareness of the way the sector can address social and economic challenges in the county.

From community pubs to shops and groups. The aim is to help local communities with their business needs.

MENTA, are the lead organisation in the partnership. Working with Community Action Suffolk (CAS), this project has been commissioned by Power to Change and Suffolk County Council to develop a plan to support and strengthen the growth of new and existing community businesses in Suffolk.

John Neild, Enterprise and Contracts Manager at MENTA said, “I am delighted that we are leading this community business support programme across Suffolk and look forward to continuing our excellent working relationship with CAS. We are well-positioned locally, regionally and nationally to deliver the Supporting Community Businesses in Suffolk project, and we aim to support communities on their journey to come together and find innovative, sustainable ways of improving the areas in which they live”.

MENTA are looking for those that may have a new business idea that would help support your community. ‍There are fully funded workshops that include business planning, marketing and training in social media.

These events will provide an excellent platform for communities to embrace their skills and opportunities, gaining access to help and advice with their community-based business ideas.

The plan is to provide a range of specialist support from our region to offer these budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to gain the confidence, information and knowledge required to start their new business within the local community.

Find the latest free training and community business workshops here: https://www.menta.org.uk/community-business

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The Oddfellows is one of the largest and oldest friendly societies in the UK, with over 310,000 members nationwide. The local Ipswich District, based at 37 High Street, regularly brings its members together to enjoy an exciting schedule of social events and activities, as well as being there for them in times of need.

Wendy Atkins (Social Secretary) said, “We’re a mutual Society run by our members, for our members, so looking after each other is at the heart of what we do.

“However, we want everyone, not just our members, to live life at their happiest and healthiest, so we support the work of several charities” Every year, on the recommendation of the Committee of Management, Ipswich members vote to support a number of small local charities.

Representatives of Memory Lane Café, Cruse Bereavement Care, F.I.N.D, Sound On, Suffolk M. S Therapy Centre, Lyndon House, and Ipswich Blind Society attended a presentation evening in October.

In addition to those grants the members get involved in fundraising. For example the Christmas raffle raised money for the Memory Lane café, and in September they donated to the Oddfellows Orphan Gift Fund. Other charities included the Friends of the Deaf, and St Elizabeth’s Hospice.

“There are so many ways to get involved with Ipswich Oddfellows – from simply coming along to a fun gettogether, to volunteering and fundraising work.” continued Wendy “If you feel like you want to get a little more enjoyment out of life or be more active, then come and give us a try. Everyone’s welcome.”

March events include: ‘Take the fear out of Social Media, Learn how to Tweet!’ 2nd, ‘Company and a Cuppa’ on 3rd at 1.30pm, ‘Coffee and Crafts’ at 10am and guest speaker from ‘Tools with a Mission’ Monday 23rd at 7.15pm. All meetings held at 37 High Street Ipswich IP1 3QH. Everyone welcome.

To find out more about Ipswich Oddfellows and receive a copy of our Events Diary, call Lynne or Wendy on 01473 251867, email ipswichevents@oddfellows.co.uk or visit www.oddfellows.co.uk.

Check out our Facebook page too www.facebook.com/OddfellowsIpswich

WIN: Major new series on DVD Chaos rules on the streets of occupied Baghdad, where soldiers and secrets run unchecked amidst the aftermath of war. Baghdad Central is a gripping new adaptation of the novel by Elliott Colla, created by BAFTA nominated writer Steven Butchard (The Last Kingdom). The six-part crime thriller aired in February on Channel 4, and comes to DVD and digital from Acorn Media International on 16th March 2020.

November 2003, Saddam Hussein has gone into hiding. The US-led invasion has left no one in charge and there is no effective rule of law. During the war, ex-policeman Muhsin al-Khafaji (Waleed Zuaiter – Altered Carbon) lost everything, and is battling to keep himself and his sick daughter Mrouj (July Namir – Homeland) safe. But when he discovers that his estranged older daughter Sawsan (Leem Lubani - Omar) is missing, his desperate search leads him to uncover the dangerous hidden life she had been leading…

Khafaji is recruited by British officer Frank Temple (Bertie Carvel – Doctor Foster) to help rebuild the local police force alongside the abrasive American Military Police Captain John Parodi (Corey Stoll – House of Cards), so he agrees to collaborate with the occupying forces, risking everything to find out what happened to his daughter.

Khafaji turns to his daughter’s enigmatic professor, Zubeida Rashid (Clara Khoury – Homeland)…but whose side is she on?

Meanwhile, a new threat represented by security operative Douglas Evans (Neil Maskell – Utopia) provides a terrifying and sinister counterforce to his efforts.

Discovering links between his daughter’s disappearance and the alleged insurgent kidnapping of an American citizen, Khafaji soon uncovers a web of deception that proves the establishment is just as lawless as the streets.

This powerful and gripping thriller is imbued with warmth and humanity, not only bringing vividly to life the tumult of war-torn Iraq, but gripping audiences with an edge-of-the-seat tale of suspense, murder, deceit, intrigue and political treachery.

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Ipswich Past and Present

The Ipswich Society is proud to be holding a photographic display on Ipswich Cornhill from the 11th to the 22nd March showing a selection of the images from their PAST AND PRESENT Album from their ever growing image archive.

Photographic displays are becoming a regular feature on Cornhill. The Ipswich Society will be showing 30 pairs of Past and Present views of Ipswich from the late 1800’s through to more recent images from the 1950’s 60’s and 70’s, with recent comparisons and a brief description of each of the views by John Norman, writer of the ‘Ipswich Icons’ series in the EADT. The Ipswich Society has a vast collection of Ipswich views which continually grows as people donate their photographs. Around 10,000 images can already be seen on The Ipswich Society flickr website. More images are being added all the time. The Ipswich Society welcomes photographic donations from the public.

They hope to have more photographic displays in the future.

Ladies Bowls

Ipswich Ladies Bowls Club is a friendly club where you can join likeminded ladies in the interesting and relaxing game of bowls to hone your existing skills or to discover new ones; either way you will be warmly welcomed. The club meets at Marlborough Bowls Club in Lansdowne Road (off Marlborough Road) in Ipswich.

The season starts at the end of April with an open day on April 29th.

• Visit the website https://ilbc.uk to see more and contact details.

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Trustees wanted for an Ipswich based Charity In the closing months of 2019, local charity, Ipswich Housing Action Group saw two significant changes in its leadership. Jools Ramsey, has joined the organisation as new CEO and Toni Lancaster has stepped up as Chair of the board of Trustees, after the retirement of both previous incumbents.

Toni, whose day job is as a project manager on a national community engagement project for Royal Voluntary Service, said that she is relishing the opportunity to work with the charity as chair as it looks to build on its solid foundation and expand its services in the future.

Toni said “Ipswich Housing Action Group is an amazing organisation to volunteer for. We are a friendly independent charity that offers a variety of support services that anyone who is homeless, or potentially facing homelessness, can access. These include money advice, supported housing, outreach and day services at our Chapman Centre where visitors can access showers, laundry, hot meals and clinical support.

IHAG are now looking for new Trustees to join the board whose life experience could benefit the ongoing development and governance of the organisation. In essence if you are person focused, have a few hours a

Stowmarket Choir's Requiem

The dark winter months do not feel gloomy for the singers of Stowmarket Chorale!

What a busy time they have had, singing Verdi’s Requiem on a singing day in Woolpit and energetically rehearsing for the Spring Concert in March.

The concert programme includes the very beautiful Fauré’s Requiem and several pieces from European Sacred Music such as Bruckner’s Os Justi and Monteverdi’s Cantate Domino. Rehearsals always begin with warm up exercises and practice with techniques to help singers develop their voices, their facial muscles, throats and diaphragms. Up and down scales and some very tricky tongue twisters are great fun and raise a laugh or two. Winter over, Spring underway and rehearsals completed, the choir will be ready for their performance in the United Reformed Church on Saturday 21st March at 7.30pm. For further details contact pr@stowmarketchorale.org.uk

month to offer and passionate about community support we want to hear from you.”

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Trustee visit www.ihag. co.uk/trustees or email chair@ihag.co.uk Ipswich Housing Action Group is an Ipswich charity that fights for local people who are homeless and against the causes of homelessness. They provide a wide range of services: supported housing for single people without a home; a daily walk-in support centre offering help from the simplest kind hello from one of their team to comprehensive advice covering benefits and signposting to other organisations that can help. They are also Ipswich’s largest provider of money advice helping people with debt to keep a roof over their heads.

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One of the most important functions of the Woodbridge Society is to monitor planning and development applications.

The Society is pleased to see that, following its support for the campaign against an Ipswich northern by-pass, this proposal has now been dropped.

The application for a judicial review of the Melton Hill re-development was also supported by the Society - and at the time of writing there is no decision about whether this can be heard.

The Society's first meeting of 2020 will be a talk about the Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm. This will be on Wednesday 4th March at 7.30pm in the Abbey School Hall and will be given by the site manager Kenny Beardsell.

The coast of East Anglia is now playing a vital part in producing the energy - and clean energy at that - that this country needs. The companies operating here are also significant employers in the area. The Greater Gabbard wind farm began generating electricity a decade ago and was complete in 2012. Its extension, built on the Galloper sandbank, has been generating electricity since 2018. If you travel by sea from Harwich to the Hook of Holland you will sail past its turbines. Indeed the North Sea is now peppered with wind farms feeding Germany, Holland, Belgium as well as Britain.

A month later, retired district judge and Felixstowe resident Peter Wain will talk about The Rise and Fall of the Medieval Port of Goseford. The name Goseford means 'goose ford' and dates from Anglo-Saxon times and it was one of the most important ports on the East Coast in medieval times. Interestingly there was no town of that name yet it was a major anchorage for centuries, sheltered behind the high ground on which Felixstowe now stands. The meeting will be on Wednesday 1st April at 7.30pm, again in the Abbey School Hall (access via Cumberland Street).

Model Railway Day Felixstowe Area ’N’ Gauge Group will be getting back on the tracks with their first Group Open Day on Saturday 21st March at The Welcome Hall, High Road, Trimley St Mary IP11 0NT between 10am and 4.30pm. Admission is FREE and there will be light refreshments available.

They will be running the Group Modular Layout, on which they will be happy to run your trains for you – simply ask one of the operators. There will also be some other layouts running, some of which are new for this event.

Orwell Models will be in attendance with a selection of new N Gauge items along with RCS Secondhand. The Club Room is just a short walk away will be open as usual with some of the ongoing/new projects on view.

There is free on street parking on High Road and Trimley is served by First Bus and Greater Anglia, both of which stop in the village. You are assured of a warm welcome at this event so why not pop in for a “cuppa and a chat” and if you are new to the hobby find out what N Gauge has to offer.

• For further details contact Chris Shum on 01394 277211 or visit www.felixstowengauge.org.uk 8

Full season of events at Orford Ness

As part of the 25th anniversary of the National Trust opening it to visitors, Orford Ness National Nature Reserve in Suffolk has announced an expanded programme of events for 2020 to encourage visitors to discover more about this unique and intriguing landscape.

Building on the already well-established photography and writing workshops that have been successfully running on Orford Ness, the National Trust is working with several renowned artists to lead a number of workshops in 2020, as well as hosting an increased number of nature-inspired works.

The National Trust is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2020 and is encouraging visitors to enjoy the wellbeing and mindfulness benefits of the countryside. The events programme at Orford Ness reflects this and is urging visitors to venture onto Suffolk’s secret coast to discover its many advantages.

Photography workshops have been running on Orford Ness for over 10 years and these ever-popular tours will return in 2020, allowing photographers the chance to photograph areas of the site on a day usually closed to the public.

Photographers will also have a rare opportunity to stay overnight to capture dusk and dawn over the coast on two workshops during the year.

Following a successful introduction in 2019, the National Trust is pleased to be hosting further writing workshops in 2020. Led by local landscape writer Liz Ferretti, two workshops are planned, each giving writers of all genres, and at all levels of their career, the chance to use the rich history and landscape of Orford Ness to inspire their work.

Orford Ness is particularly excited to be introducing a range of art workshops

this year. Working with local artists and tutors including Caroline Wright, Susan Barnet and Jane Watt, a programme of events will allow artists to engage with the exceptional landscape of Orford Ness using a variety of techniques. In an ever-increasing digital world, artists will be invited to turn off their digital devices and focus on the landscape around them Away from the creative workshops, visitors to Orford Ness are being encouraged to learn more about the importance of the Ness in both historical and environmental terms. Early risers will have the opportunity to enjoy the tranquillity of early morning on the site with walks with one of the site’s Rangers, hearing about some of the surprising wildlife that calls Orford Ness home. Those more interested in the site’s long human history can join in a number of tours looking at the its intriguing past as a top-secret military test site, including - new for 2020 - a number of walking tours to the mysterious former Atomic Weapons Research Establishment area.

Glen Pearce, Visitor Experience Officer for Orford Ness, is excited by the new events programme, “2020 is a special year for Orford Ness with the dual anniversaries of the National Trust’s 125th birthday and the 25th anniversary of Orford Ness opening to the public,” he says. “We’re thrilled to be able to offer an expanded events programme in 2020 that will allow more visitors to enjoy and fall in love with the unique setting of Orford Ness.”

Tickets for all events are strictly limited and full details of dates and prices can be found on the Orford Ness website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/orfordness Orford Ness is currently closed for the winter but reopens for its anniversary season on Good Friday.

Mental wellbeing Gang Show '20 training launched by military charity

Are you looking for a really good evening out with First Class Entertainment for all the family? Then look no further that the Ipswich Scout and Guide Gang Show.

Families of serving RAF personnel and veterans in Suffolk who are finding life tough will be offered unique training to help them identify, and deal with, the symptoms of poor mental wellbeing.

The Royal Air Forces Association, the charity that supports the welfare of the RAF family, is offering mental wellbeing awareness training at venues across the UK, some of which will be in Bury St Edmunds.

The initiative, named Finding It Tough?, is open to all RAF veterans and their families, plus partners, parents, siblings and children (over 18) of anyone serving in the RAF, as well as anyone working on an RAF station (e.g. MOD civil servants and defence contractors).

The specially designed training aims to equip people to be more resilient to life’s pressures. It will also help people to offer support to others struggling with mental wellbeing issues, and to signpost them to organisations that may be able to help.

Air Marshal Sir Baz North, President of the RAF Association, said, “The continuing stigma around mental wellbeing issues is something which must be addressed in all walks of life. The free courses that we are offering are a vital step towards this.

“These courses will help people to identify the characteristics and traits associated with poor mental wellbeing so that timely and supportive action can be taken.”

Training sessions will be delivered on various dates in Bury St Edmunds, with the first starting on Friday 20th March at the Active Business Centre, on St Andrew's Street South.

For more information and to book a place on one of the mental wellbeing awareness courses, visit www.rafa.org.uk/finding-it-tough/

The cast is made up from 65 Scouts, Guides and Leaders from Ipswich and the surrounding area plus 10 Cub Scouts who have a very special place in the programme as the Mini Gang.

The Show takes place from 8th until 11th April 2020 at The Great School Theatre, Ivry Street, Ipswich with evening performances starting at 7.15pm and a matinee performance on Saturday 11th April at 2.15pm. Tickets are available online at www.ipswichgangshow.org.uk, from Craftability, St Lawrence Street, Ipswich and by phone on 01473 561004.

The Gang looks forward to entertaining you.

— MENDLESHAM COMMUNITY COUNCIL –

40th STREET FAYRE MONDAY 25th MAY 2020

OLD MARKET STREET, MENDLESHAM 12-5pm • Gates Open 10.30am GRAND DRAW • ART & CRAFT • FREE CAR PARK • STALLS • HOG ROAST • REFRESHMENTS • LIVE MUSIC: SUN OF ELVIS (ANDY OTTLEY) • RUBY RED TRAIL COMPETITION • EAST SUFFOLK MORRIS MEN • “THE TRICKY TWISTER” • Remote Control Trucks • Bygone Farm Machinery

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What’s on in March at Stonham Barns Stonham Barns Leisure & Shopping Village is a bustling family complex filled with an abundance of attractions and activities to suit all, providing a wonderful family experience in the Suffolk Countryside.

Great family events are hosted throughout the year in the Showground, Barn and Theatre.

March is a busy month with many events happening. On Saturday 7th

March Reflections of Abba the UK’s top theatre tribute show to Swedish pop band ABBA. Join stars Sadie and Stacey as they take you on the magical journey of the music of

A great day out for the whole family STONHAM BARNS SHOPPING VILLAGE You will find all your essentials at the convenience store.

There is also a post office and a range of individual shops with gifts, crafts, books, jewellery, clothes, furniture, aquatics, toys, garden products, beauty treatments, homewares, holidays, hot tubs, sweets, restaurant and lots more Come and take a look.

Children’s Fair Rides

Delicious Food 7 days a week

What’s on in March ~~~~~~

Reflections of ABBA Saturday 7th March ~~~~~~

Amdram is Murder February until end of Summer.

During school holidays/weekends

Teapot Pottery & Tea Room

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18-HOLE PIRATE THEMED ADVENTURE GOLF COURSE

John McNicholl and his Band

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Charity Night

In Aid of St Elizabeth Hospice

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The Good Old Days

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Antiques, Vintage, Retro & Collectors Fair Sunday 29th March ~~~~~~

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ABBA. Tickets £15 per person.

On Friday 13th March is Amdram is Murder. Come and test your detective skills with an interactive murder mystery evening filled with Drama, Intrigue and of course Murder. Tickets £12.00 per person On Monday 16th March come and listen to John McNicholl and his band, a St Patrick’s Day Special, with this popular country singer from Northern Ireland. Tickets £15.00 on the door.

Stonham Barns are hosting a Charity Night in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice on Saturday 21st March.

An evening of live music, dancing,

live auction, raffle and three course dinner. Book your seats now for this worthwhile charity and have a fun evening too. Tickets £30 per person.

On Thursday 26th March you can take a trip down memory lane with an afternoon at the old-time music hall - The Good Old Days.

A nostalgic good old-fashioned knees up show with dancing and flag waving fun. Tickets £12.00 per person And, finally on Sunday 29th March there is the Antiques, Vintage, Retro & Collectors Fair with many indoor and outdoor stalls to look around.

Tickets between 10am - 3.30pm, £2.50. Early entry from 8.30am £3.50.

If you are coming along to an event or even if you are just planning to visit there is always plenty of to do at Stonham Barns, you will find a fabulous Golf Park made up of eight different golfing activities. Teapot Pottery and Tea Room, two fully stocked fishing lakes, shopping village with a wonderful range of unique shops and business, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, children’s playzone, Tumbledown soft play barn and much more.

With so much going on at Stonham Barns, why not stay, there are four and six berth fully furnished holiday homes to rent in the holiday park.

Contact 01449 711 901 for more details.

This is a ‘dog friendly’ site, but they must be kept on lead. All areas are disabled accessible with designated parking areas.

For more information visit www. stonhambarns.co.uk or social media pages ‘StonhamBarnsLV’

Spring Concert

Dramatic and majestic in it's sound, the organ will feature prominently in three choral works at Hadleigh Choral Society’s upcoming Spring concert.

All are invited to attend as they perform a series of musical depictions of biblical psalms, requiem mass, and heartfelt poems.

Latin, Hebrew and English plus a bit of Gregorian chant harmonisations will all be on the menu as the Choral Society sings Chichester Psalms

by Leonard Bernstein, Requiem by Maurice Durufle and Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

The Spring Concert is on 28th March at 7.30 pm at St Mary’s Church in Hadleigh (IP7 5DT). Tickets are £15 (under 25s free) and are available from the Hadleigh Choral Society www.hadleighchoralsociety. org.uk, The Idler bookshop in Hadleigh (37 High Street), choir members, or on the door. For more information phone 01473 823 791.

PARENT & CHILD

Spring approaches at Owl Sanctuary Once the chilly winter weather is well and truly behind them, staff at the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary look forward to their busiest time of year - Spring, the season of eggs and babies!

Every year, a selection of the sanctuary’s resident birds will produce progeny. Nobody can predict which birds will breed or how many of them, so it is always exciting to watch and wait to see who will sit on eggs!

Some owls, like Bug and Beak the Tawny Owls are old hands at raising young and their years of experience dictate that their breeding will have a successful outcome. Other birds may be breeding for the first time, or may just be less diligent about egg care! In both those cases, the falconry team may well have to step in to assist with egg incubation or hand rearing chicks.

Owls generally reach maturity at four or five years old, so young first time parents are watched carefully to ensure that eggs are not pushed out of nests or trampled and that newly hatched owlets receive enough food and nuturing. This all

makes for a very exciting but very busy period in the work calendar.

Great Horned Owls are usually amongst the first of the sanctuary’s birds to lay eggs, closely followed

by Ural Owls, Tawny Owls and Malaysian Wood Owls. Most of these birds have bred before, so can be left to raise their owlets safely on their own.

Most owls incubate their eggs for around 30 days and as they do not lay the whole clutch at the same time, young will hatch over several days. When baby owls are born, they are blind and fluffy… And VERY hungry!! There is no gentle weaning in the owl world - babies want meat immediately!

Due to their high protein diet, fed at frequent intervals throughout the day, owls grow incredibly quickly by eight or nine weeks Barn Owlets will have attained adult weight and feathering!

Owl admissions into the sanctuary’s raptor hospital also reflect the busy breeding season of the wild owl population. Many young owlets will be found, cold and wet, by members of the public having fallen from trees whilst learning to fly - they “branch out” from the roost before they are fully competent and often tumble to the ground. The best course of action in these circumstances depends on what kind of owlet is found.

A Barn Owl chick - distinguishable by it’s iconic facial disc - will need to be helped back into it’s nest as the parents will only feed the young within the roost and will ignore tumblers!

Tawny Owl parents, however, will feed their grounded young and assist them back into the nest using beaks and talons, so the best course of action in that case is to leave well alone.

New names surface

New parents are giving their babies ‘made-up’ names such as Wrenlow, Maevery, Elisobelle and Jaspin - so they have a ''unique'' identity on social media.

According to a survey of 1,772 parents, seven per cent have already chosen a unique name for their child, while a further two thirds would consider it.

Ninety-four percent think made-up baby names are becoming more popular, with monikers including Faelina, Evabeth, Brigham and Tovin also set to climb the baby name charts. Official figures from the Office of National Statistics show around 60,000 different names registered each year, but the number of choices is growing rapidly as more parents select one-off monikers.

The poll also found 72 per cent believe a unique name will help their child stand out in life, with one in 50 even choosing made-up names so their child can be easily found on social media.

And a third think one-off names will make their child feel special.

ChannelMum.com baby name expert SJ Strum said, “Shakespeare invented many names that have stood the test of time like Imogen and Jessica. Now the social media boom means we are all writers and publishers, so parents are making up baby names that gives their child a unique start in life.”

TOP ‘MADE UP NAMES’ FOR GIRLS

1. Maevery 2. Faelina 3. Idalia 4. Evabeth 5. Tessadora

6. Anaveah 7. Jessalie 8. Sylvalie 9. Sophiel 10. Elisobelle

The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary hope that visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of their new, captive bred owlets within the next few weeks.

Flying displays featuring the experienced owls and other birds of prey will recommence for the season on Saturday 4th. April - three shows daily will feature different birds at each outing.

The sanctuary is open from 10am to 5pm, five days a week and also features a pretty Woodland Walk with red squirrel colony, relaxing sensory garden, children’s play area with wheelchair accessible equipment and tumble safe surface, Meerkat Kastle and a unique owlie gift shop.

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PARENT & CHILD

Family Fun at Pennikkity Pots With Half Term here already and Easter just around the corner thoughts turn to the school holidays again and what to do with the kids! Well, the weather might be a bit on the chilly side but there is always a warm welcome at Pennikkity Pots Ceramics Café in the heart of Ipswich and a ‘must do’ on many families activities list. treasured gifts and it’s never too early to start with baby foot prints recreated on a range of ceramic or imprinted into clay.

The friendly staff will be on hand with a smile and loads of advice and helpful hints to assist you and make sure you create a masterpiece to be proud of. Open seven days a week and with no need to book why not pop along and take a look for yourself? At busy times if the studio is full your mobile number will be taken and the next available table will be yours. Once seated there is no time limit to your visit so you can kick back and relax.

Fear not if you are not the arty type, you don’t have to paint to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this quirky little café, anyone can pop in for coffee and a slice of delicious homemade cake.

Also, from 4th March a fourweek evening course starts for adults wanting to have fun getting hands on with clay.

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Book on one or try the whole course it’s up to you. For more details ’like’ and ‘follow’ Pennikkity Pots on Facebook or call into the shop for more details.

So, with Mothers’ Day and Easter to celebrate what are you waiting for, book your table today! Cut out and keep the voucher below to save £2.00 on painting.

The Greta Effect

Family gaming replacing TV, the 'Greta Effect' - and plastic-free living are among the top trends expected to shape parenting in the next decade, a new report has revealed.

A study of 2,000 parents found activist Greta Thunberg has inspired a generation to sit up and take action when it comes to climate change and the environment.

This is causing a power shift in families as parents are increasingly listening to their children’s concerns about the environment and mental health, and responding by altering how they behave.

As a result, the study by parenting site ChannelMum.com found 85 per cent of parents would be ‘proud’ for their child to campaign for a cause they care about, and teach adults at the same time.

A staggering 93 per cent of families are also planning to become more environmentally • Greta Thunberg at the European friendly over the next few years, by using Parliament - Pic Creative Commons less plastic.

Discussions around family size, dealing with difficult births and even period parties are also among the trends parents believe will rise in popularity during the next 10 years.

ChannelMum.com founder Siobhan Freegard said: “We’ve had girl power and now it’s time for child power.

“Consumer trends in the 2020s will increasingly be driven by the concerns and needs of the youngest members of society.

“Kids are hyper aware of their impact on the world and the positive changes they want to see and are actively making them happen, rather than waiting for the adults to do it for them.”

The study also found 47 per cent of parents are planning to try gaming together in 2020, instead of sitting down to watch TV or a film.

And 58 per cent intend to try and take 20 minutes each day to simply sit with their children and listen to them - something known as ‘Everyday Take 20’.

Other trends for 2020 identified by the ChannelMum.com report include natural pregnancy - no scans or painkillers and minimal medical appointments - which is becoming more popular as eco-conscious mums want to get back to nature.

Although less than one per cent of parents polled would be willing to embrace an all-natural pregnancy, this is expected to grow through the next decade.

A third also think period parties - where parents celebrate their daughter’s first period with red-themed food and drink to remove the stigma - is a positive idea likely to become more popular in the UK. And following comments from Prince Harry and wife Meghan about stopping at two children to save the planet, 29 per cent of parents think this will become more of a discussion over the next decade as they agree this is the ideal family size.

GIRLS FOOTBALL

Girls, make football your goal with fabulous Wildcat sessions.

The girls-only football sessions, part of the This Girl Can campaign, take place after school every week. So, if you are aged between five and 11, here is your chance to make football your goal. Sessions normally cost £3 (free to iCard-holders). The sessions are each Tuesday (4.30pm to 5.30pm) at Northgate Sports Centre and each Thursday (4pm to 5pm) at Whitton Sports Centre. Find out how to take part at www.ipswichfit.co.uk/ssewildcats/

PARENT & CHILD

Preschool project aims Second chance to bring the young to meet the lambs and old together Supported by funding from East Suffolk Council, a new intergenerational event has launched bringing preschool children together with older members of the Nacton and Bucklesham community.

East Suffolk ward councillors for Orwell and Villages, Cllrs Richard Kerry and Melissa Allen donated £200 from their Enabling Communities Budgets to the Nacton and Bucklesham Under 5s Preschool. The funding will provide food and games for a new weekly intergenerational event being held at the preschool, located at Nacton Village Hall.

Supported by the East Suffolk Communities Team, a launch event took place on in January and members of the local community were invited to join the children for games and refreshments. The event will then run every Wednesday throughout term time, between 9.30am and 11.30am.

Cllr Richard Kerry, East Suffolk’s cabinet member for Housing and ward member for Orwell and Villages said, “Previous intergenerational events held by our Communities Team and local schools have been very well received and are shown to benefit both the older and younger people involved. I am pleased to be supporting this new project which will see preschool children meeting and engaging with older people from the local area, bringing the community together.”

They say that March is ‘in like a lion and out like a lamb’ and life on the farm continues to be busy.

If you missed your chance to sit with a lamb on your lap over February half term you will have another chance over the Easter holidays.

The early lambs will be going out into the fields and the tunnel will be filled with the ewes to lamb in April. Come and see them all and all the other animals who always look forward to meeting someone who'll feed them! Make friends with the donkeys and the ponies, balance food on the tongue of a cow, swing across the river on the tyre swing and build a den in the woods. When you’re done wandering, the kids’ play area means they can keep busy while you can relax with a cup of coffee and a delicious cake.

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is six miles north west of Ipswich, off the B1113 between Great Blakenham and Needham Market. They are open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 5pm. With entry prices at £8 for adults, £7 for concessions, £4 for children (aged 4-16) and free entry for under fours, it would be difficult to find a more diverting and better value attraction in Suffolk. Family tickets are also available.

• For more information visit www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk or www.facebook.com/BaylhamFarm or call 01473 830264.

Cllr Allen said, “Social isolation and loneliness can be a real issue for some people, regardless of age. Events such as this one offer an opportunity for members of the community to get together and meet with new people; this event also gives the preschool children an opportunity to meet people from their local area and learn about their lives.”

Anyone attending the events is welcome to bring a board game and any old photographs of the local area to share with the children.

East Suffolk Council’s Enabling Communities Budgets support activities delivered by community, voluntary and social enterprise organisations.

A total of £412,500 has been allocated for 2019/20 from the New Homes Bonus, funding generated through new houses built in the district.

Community groups wishing to apply for Enabling Community Budget funding should contact their district councillor or visit www.eastsuffolk.gov. uk/enabling-communities-budgets

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MOTHER'S DAY - 22ND MARCH

All Aboard for a Mother's Day Special Treat Mum and all the family to a special Mothering Sunday roast lunch with all the trimmings in the sumptuous surroundings of a vintage railway carriage at the East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, near Colchester.

As well as serving up some lovely grub, there will be Floristry Workshops with a professional florist who will provide lots of advice and guidance as well as all the materials, to make a beautiful floral ‘hat box’ design (see photo).

Workshops often sell out so must be pre-booked in advance via the website.

Steam trains will be running all day long and there is a train-themed play area as well as lots of interactive fun for the kids so you can take all the family along to enjoy some quality time with Mum. Mums get HALF-PRICE entrance to the museum which is at Chappel railway station, on the Gainsborough Line, running between Marks Tey and Sudbury. Going by train gets you 10% off the ticket price.

Mother's n Recent research has revealed the top five gifts that Mums in the UK would most like to receive on Mothering Sunday.

Ovenclean, a network of professional oven cleaners in the UK, asked a national representative sample of mothers what gift they wanted this year for Mother’s Day, and the results may surprise you! Read on to find out if you got it right!

5th Place - Jewellery

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, right? Well, we’re not saying it has to be diamonds, but with 10% of Mums voting for Jewellery it’s safe to say that this would be a good choice.

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(i.e. theatre or afternoon tea) Experiences and time spent with family is priceless, which may be why a day experience was a popular choice, scoring 14% of mother’s votes.

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What do you get the Mum who has it all? Choice! 15% of mothers would opt to receive a gift voucher to spend in their favourite store – making your life much easier!

Beating off the competition by just 1%, perfume was voted as the gift that most mums would most like to receive on their special day, accumulating 16% of votes! Personal, thoughtful, and luxurious – your Mum is bound to be impressed!

Other gifts that narrowly missed out on a place in the top five included hair and beauty products, (9%), a holiday or a night away (9%), home or garden items (5%), clothing (7%) and accessories, such as a handbag (6%).

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Covering a wide area of Ipswich and Suffolk, from Felixstowe, Woodbridge surrounding areas to many villages, Flower Rush delivers gift work and funeral tributes daily.

Owner Lucy has been a florist for 23 years and holds a BTEC National Diploma and NVQ level 1,2,3 in Floristry.

“We love assisting and guiding couples on their wedding flowers, we take pride in creating beautiful floral designs for their special day, carefully selected to compliment your style,” says Lucy. If you’re planning your wedding, Flower Rush offer a free no obligation consultation.

“We also work closely with several of our local funeral directors to help meet each customer's special requirements at a high standard. Giving our customers a complete one-to-one approach when selecting our carefully crafted sympathy range.”

The independent florist, is also getting ready for Mother's Day, with a beautiful selection of gift work from hand-tied bouquets to fresh flower arrangements in hat boxes as well as their very popular arrangements in hessian bags.

Flower Rush also stock a range of helium balloons too.

So, whatever your occasion, be it planning your wedding day, Mother's Day, a birthday or maybe you just want to treat yourself and brighten your home with beautiful flowers, Flower Rush is the place to visit.

Flower Rush can be found at 170 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, open daily (except Sundays) same day delivery is available on orders received by 11am, delivery charges do apply. Visit www.flowerrush.co.uk or telephone 01473 725551 for more information.

Flower Rush will be open on Mothering Sunday for that special gift for Mum!

Do you have a sewing machine lurking in your cupboard that you are struggling to use?

Well bring it along to one of Craftability’s new sewing machine workshops.

They will explain how to thread it, use it for basic stitches and you will complete a small project to take away with you. If you don’t have a machine or unable to bring it in, they do have a few in the shop for you to use. Places are VERY limited so sign up today by phoning on 01473 257550 If you have a child aged between seven and 14 then the popular children’s workshops are back. Please phone for more details.

Maybe you haven’t visited Craftability? They are a well-established craft supplies shop with a huge variety of products at very competitive prices.

Unlike the larger chains they are able to switch their stock to suit current trends and their staff are knowledgeable on these products. They also carry dolls house furniture and accessories and dolls houses are available to order. And, they are official stockists of Guide and Scout uniforms, gifts and badges.

If you would like to book tickets for the Ipswich Scout and Guide Gang Show there are on sale in Craftability now.

Pop in… you will be surprised!

for all your crafting needs Crafts, Gifts, Dolls Houses and Accessories

Mother’s Day is 22nd March Ma we will be delivering to all those special ladies our beautiful new range from hand tieds, vase arrangements and our very popular fresh ve flowers arranged in a hessian keepsake bag, also the perfect gift our hat-box arrangements.

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ARTS n The Bootleg Beatles are delighted to announce their Spring 2020 tour of the UK – the band along with their renowned string and brass ensemble will visit eighteen cities, visit www.bootlegbeatles.com to book your tickets now.

Since their inception in 1980 the band have performed thousands of gigs across the globe, earning themselves an amazing reputation along the way.

The late George Martin himself described the Bootleg Beatles experience as “A terrific show”, whilst the Mail On Sunday hailed their “Mind-boggling accuracy”. The Royal Albert Hall show on 8th April 2020 will feature an expanded orchestral element.

In 2020 The Bootleg Beatles celebrate a milestone of their own – 40 years of performing! Formed from the original cast of London’s West End hit show ‘Beatlemania’, The Bootleg Beatles have become 'an institution' in their own right with their note-perfect recreation of hits from every era of the world’s most famous songbook. Every tiny detail is meticulously covered from costumes to authentic period instruments; from the ‘Liverpudlian’ banter to their ‘inflection perfect’ vocal mimicry. But it’s not only their sound that is so authentic; they bear an uncanny resemblance to the Fab Four. As one reviewer said... “It’s not John, Paul, George, and Ringo ... but you simply won’t believe it”.

Whilst the Spring tour will still, of course, feature those timeless songs from across every phase of the band’s history, the second half of the show will feature a special segment celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of ‘Abbey Road’. This record, the eleventh studio album by The Beatles, was released in September 1969. Hailed by many as the band’s greatest ever, ‘Abbey Road’ features songs like ‘Come Together’, ‘Maxwell’s Silver Hammer’, ‘Octopus’s Garden’ and ‘Here Comes The Sun’.

The Bootleg Beatles will be performing at the Ipswich Regent on Sunday 5th April. To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01473 433100

Dead Good drama The award-winning Vamos Theatre backat the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds with their brand-new production, Dead Good, a show about living and dying, created in collaboration with palliative care patients and staff.

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Bob and Bernard have only two things in common – they’re both dying, and they’re not going down without a fight. So, with a bottle of Bollinger and the keys to Bernard's Bentley in hand, they decide to hit the road, and take on one final, death-defying adventure. But when time really does start to run out, can Bob and Bernard accept the inevitable? Can their growing friendship make the difference? And by seeing the end in sight, can they truly value living?

Funny and poignant in equal measure, Dead Good brings together some of the UK’s leading mask actors to tell the story. The production, which has no spoken word, features an original music score, film projection, a multifaceted set design, and characterful new masks especially made for the show by Russell Dean of Strangeface.

The cast includes international clown performer, Aron De Casmaker, from Canada. Based in the UK, he is best known for his work as principal clown in Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria and Slava’s Snow Show; Winchester born James Greaves is one of the UK’s most experienced mask actors and a veteran of full mask pioneers, Trestle Theatre; London-born Angela Laverick and Gloucester-born Joshua Patel have both worked previously with Vamos Theatre, including tours of two acclaimed productions, The Best Thing and A Brave Face.

Dead Good is at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds for one night only, Tuesday 3rd March at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale via the Box Office, call 01284 769505, book online at www.theatreroyal.org/shows/dead-good/ or visit the theatre in person.

n Girls just wanna have LADIES OF IPSWICH! Get your voices and your dancing shoes ready for the brand new musical comedy ‘GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN’ coming to Ipswich Regent on April 15th.

Written by the same team that brought you the hugely successful Hormonal Housewives this show is guaranteed to not only have you laughing, but dancing in the aisles and channelling your inner diva as you sing along with the all-star cast.

Join the legendary LINDA NOLAN, TV personality JESS WRIGHT, X-Factor finalist NIKI EVANS and Olivier Award Winner LEANNE JONES on the ultimate girls night out. This cast of divas will take you on a hilarious journey as their stories unravel, whilst we follow their ups and downs, trials and tribulations and see just what friends are for.

The four characters are friends who have met in the local community choir –

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but they only really let their hair down when they rush off to Open Mic’s karaoke bar to grab a glass of wine - or three – and let off steam about men, diets, chocolate, clothes, and even some serious subjects! No topic is offlimits or too taboo for this lot – and if you’re in the audience…you might even find yourself included in the action and win a prize!

With classic disco anthems, and legendary pop songs like 9 to 5, We Are Family, Get The Party Started, I’m in the Mood for Dancing, and, of course, Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, you will be dancing in the aisles! Don’t worry if you can’t remember all the words – they’ll be up there in front of you on a screen – just like in a real karaoke bar! So make sure you book your tickets and join us because Girls Just Wanna have Fun!

Blazin’ Fiddles celebrate their 22nd year in 2020. With nine albums and many thousands of miles and behind them, and a passion that burns brighter than ever – no other band has quite managed to capture the excitement, sensitivity and raw fire of Scottish music all at once.

The Blazers blend solo and ensemble sets, so you can hear the regional expressions and diverse fiddle dialects from Scotland’s Highlands and islands. The four-fiddle frontline of Inverness’ Bruce MacGregor, Shetlander Jenna Reid, Nairn’s Rua Macmillan, and Orcadian Kristan Harvey, backed by guitar and piano from Anna Massie and Angus Lyon, all come together in a fiery blend to excite your senses.

From remote village halls to the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, Blazin’ Fiddles has delighted audiences with their tunes and tales, whilst embodying the excitement and passion of Scottish music.

“Bursting with joie de vivre and personality” - Songlines “Absolutely mind-blowing” - Mike Harding Feast of Fiddles are a celebrated collective that combine the colossal talents of some of Britain's top players in a flourish of fretwork.

Steeleye Span's brilliant bowman Peter Knight and Fairport’s Chris Leslie join forces with Bully Wee Band's Ian Cutler and ex Battlefield Band's Brian McNeill, Tom Leary (Lindisfarne) and Garry Blakeley (Band of Two). Added to the large range of fiddle playing styles is the rock back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks, who has played with Fairport, Steeleye and Richard Thompson as well as the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John and Chris Rea. Yes, it's fiddles and yes, there's folk music but there's so much more. Each band member brings their own individual style, and together they visit many musical genres in a show with a wide dynamic range.

“Britain’s fiddling supergroup” – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Blazin Fiddles are at the Apex on Tuesday 3rd March at 7.30pm. Feast of Fiddles visit the venue on Sunday 29 March at 7.30pm. Contact The Apex Box Office on 01284 758000 or visit www.theapex.co.uk for more information or to book.

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Simply Orchestral!

Sunday 1st March is the date of Ipswich Symphony Orchestra’s famous Family Concert. With conductor Adam Gatehouse, our large orchestra will be presenting a whirlwind of fantastic dance rhythms to set toes tapping! From the New York rhythms of West Side Story, to Hungarian and Russian Dances and the Thunder and Lightning Polka.

Discover the thrilling sounds of a full orchestra, with trumpets, harp, saxophones, tuba, xylophone and many more. And there’s the opportunity to look closer and try out the instruments onstage during the interval!

Don’t miss out! Tickets £7 - £10 from www.ipswichcornexchange.com, the TIC, Regent Box Office (01473 433100) and ISO members.

H Choral Concert

In aid of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the Woodbridge Choral Society will present Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah at the Snape Maltings Concert Hall on Saturday March 28th at 7:30 pm. Conducted by its music director Andrew Leach with more than 90 experienced singers, the 134- year-old choir is one of the most highlyregarded performing arts organisations in the Suffolk Coastal area.

The choir will be accompanied by the Kingfisher Sinfonia led by Beth Spendlove.

Written for the 1846 Birmingham Festival, the ever popular Elijah is an epic account of the great prophet’s struggles. The dramatic story includes earthquakes, wind, fire, drought, famine, flood, ravens, and finally, resurrection.

The composer wrote, “No work of mine ever went so admirably at its first performance or was received with such enthusiasm by both musicians and audience!” Mendelssohn died during the same year, but Elijah remains a world-wide choral favourite.

Peter Edge will be the featured bass soloist, joined by soprano Sarah Tynan, alto Heather Love, tenor Christopher Littlewood, and treble Ethan Howarth-Wedgewood.

Tickets are on sale at £22, £18, and £15. They can be purchased from the Snape Maltings Box Office on line at www.snapemaltings.co.uk by going to “Forthcoming Concerts” and clicking the event on 28th March.

Alternatively, the Box Office can be called during working hours at 01728 687 110, or can be visited in person at the Maltings. Tickets can also be obtained from any member of the Woodbridge Choral Society.

Red Skies a new play by Ivan Cutting to tour East Anglia With the Seventieth anniversary of George Orwell’s death this year Eastern Angles are bringing Red Skies, their spring tour, to audiences in East Anglia.

Written by Ivan Cutting who also wrote Private Resistance, the play centres on a fictional meeting between two of Suffolk’s most famous residents: George Orwell, who took his name from the Ipswich river, and Arthur Ransome, who lived on it.

The play opens in Southwold just before the outbreak of war, and Orwell’s father is dying. Arthur, along with his wife Evgenia, are sailing up the coast from Pin Mill. When Orwell, who is about to write Animal Farm, learns that Evgenia was the former secretary of Russia’s revolutionary leader, Trotsky, and that Ransome used to play chess with Lenin, he hurries down to the harbour.

Ivan Cutting, on his inspiration for the play said, “It was one of those lightening-strike moments. After directing We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea, our play based on Ransome’s book, I was reading a new biography on Orwell and realised the two authors were so close by in 1939 - it was a way of engineering an imaginary meeting and everything flowed from there.”

With their shared interest in fishing, fables and the east coast, the two writers begin a tentative friendship, until a mutual suspicion of spies causes sparks to fly. The extraordinary links between Orwell and Ransome and the women they loved fuels the flames. Resolution comes in 1950 with a new decade, and Orwell’s final days.

This comic, clever and at times deeply personal new play, probes behind the façade of two famous authors to find the secrets that both inspired and haunted them.

With 55 performances across 42 venues in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, Red Skies is sure to be at a theatre, village hall or community centre near you in March, April and May. • Red Skies by Ivan Cutting is touring from 18th March until 30th May 2020. To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01473 211498 (Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm) www.easternangles.co.uk

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Anything For Love The Meat Loaf Story The critically acclaimed Steve Steinman, now in his 30th year of continuous touring, will be joined onstage by Lorraine Crosby, who nearly three decades ago sang those immortal words with Meat Loaf “I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” to perform this epic song live as part of his brand new production Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story.

Selected dates will also feature the Bad For Good Rock Orchestra, for more details visit www.themeatloafstory.com With over 2,000 performances and over a million tickets sold worldwide, Steve Steinman has come a long way since his appearance as Meat Loaf on ITV’s hit TV show Stars In Their Eyes back in 1993. His journey can only be described as

remarkable as for the past 27 years Steve has constantly toured globally in the hit show ‘The Meat Loaf Story’. He has performed in some of the most iconic venues in the world such as Sun City, South Africa and the London Palladium, which Steve rates as one of his all-time achievements.

Amongst Lorraine’s achievements she can be credited for her amazing

Mercury Theatre Colchester announce production of Borders by Henry Naylor The Mercury Theatre is currently closed to the public until Autumn 2020 while their £9.7m Mercury Rising redevelopment project takes place, but that isn’t stopping the Colchester theatre from producing exciting work elsewhere in town!

Taking place at The Old Library, Colchester (formerly Memoirs Restaurant and Cocktail Bar) the Mercury are thrilled to present Borders by Henry Naylor from Thursday 19th to Saturday 28th March 2020.

Written by multi-award winning writer Henry Naylor, Borders, inspired by personal encounters with Syrian refugees, is an urgent, moving and occasionally hilarious commentary on one of the great crises of our time. Through two alternating monologues, this twohander play tells the stories of a jobbing British press photographer and a rebellious Syrian graffiti artist, whose paths are destined to cross from across the Mediterranean.

Borders was one of the biggest

vocals on the hit No 1 album Bat Out Of Hell II - Back Into Hell. Lorraine is well known for her live performances where many superstars, including Bonnie Tyler, have joined her on stage.

As Meat Loaf is no longer touring, Steve Steinman makes the perfect partner as Lorraine explains, “I can’t think of a better person who can do Meat Loaf’s epic songs justice. I’m really excited to be part of such an incredible show, I’ve turned down many offers to perform this song, but Steve’s reputation and his productions are phenomenal”.

With incredible stage set, live band and production, combined with Steve’s well-known sense of humour and stage presence, along with the amazing Lorraine Crosby

the show can only be described as ‘awesome’. The show will feature Meat Loaf’s greatest hits of all time including – Anything for Love – Bat Out Of Hell – Paradise By The Dashboard Light – Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth – Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad – Dead Ringer For Love and many, many more.

“Steve Steinman has set a new level in tribute theatre, as Meat Loaf is no longer touring this is the closest you will get.” Reg Enderby – Nottingham Evening Post ***** Steve Steinman and Lorraine Crosby will perform in Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story at Felixstowe Spa Pavilion on Friday 1st May. Book now via felixstowespa.co.uk or 01394 284962.

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hits of the Edinburgh Festival 2017 selling out its entire run and accumulating an astonishing 19 five and four-star reviews, as well as the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award. Naylor, who is perhaps best known as Lead Writer on ITV’s Headcases and Spitting Image, as well as BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers, has now been described as ‘one of our best new playwrights’

by The Times and the Evening Standard, and ‘one of the finest British writers on contemporary events’ in Theatre Extra.

Borders will be directed by the Mercury’s Creative Director, Ryan McBryde, whose previous Mercury credits include Cinderella and Oliver! at the theatre’s winter 2019 home Mercury at Abbey Field, and Pieces of String and Moll Flanders.

• For more info and to book tickets visit www.mercurytheatre. co.uk, call 01206 573948, or drop in to the Mercury Tickets Box Office in Red Lion Yard.

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Every Monday

Weigh-in & Workout or just Workout with Kay Fletcher Fitness. St Alban’s School, Digby Rd, Ipswich, 6.157.30pm. Cardio Workout Noteriety Choir in term time from 7.15pm to 9.15pm at Bramford Road Methodist Church, really friendly atmosphere and no audition needed. All types of music covered. Contact Steph at noteriety@btinternet.com Fitness Pilates with Kay Fletcher Fitness. Rushmere Sports Pavilion, Sidegate Ave, Ipswich, 9.45-10.30am; 10.45-11.30am. Must pre-book, call 01473 613397 or email Kay@KayFletcherFitness.com Chatsworth Ladies Club. Tower Hall, Broadlands Way. 7.30-9pm, £3.00 tea, coffee and raffle ticket included.

Excellent speakers and social events. Tel: 01473 711633 Fitness Pilates with Kay Fletcher Fitness. St Alban’s School, Digby Rd, Ipswich, 7.45-8.30pm Must prebook, email Kay@KayFletcherFitness.com or call 01473 613397 Yoga, Sidegate Lane Comm Centre, 10-11am Beginners Ballroom and Latin Class, Kesgrave High School, Main Rd., Kesgrave, 7pm, Tel: Sharon (AISTD) 07946 347167; Graham (AISTD) 07790 230651. All levels welcome. No partner necessary, £5 Little Playmakers, interactive craft and rhyme time session for under 5s and their grown-ups. Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, IP5 1JF, 9.30am–11am (Term time only).

Body Moves & Dance Class, with Linda, St James Catholic Church Hall, 482 Landseer Rd, Ipswich, 7.459.15pm. A Fun & Friendly class, try a free taster session for more info Call Linda 01394 273033 Badminton, Sidegate Lane Community Centre Ipswich 7.30pm-10pm £2.50 per session new members welcome for info contact Ann 01473 726423 Pilates, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 1.45pm - 2.45pm, £5 per class, New members welcome. For further details contact 07763 456078.

Badminton, Handford Hall School, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, 7.15pm - 9.30pm, experienced players and beginners always very welcome, for a free taster session or more information please contact Adrian on 01473 464920 Ballroom and Latin Class, Goals Centre, Suffolk New College, Grimwade St., Ipswich, IP4 1LT, 6.30pm 7.30pm, 01473 251323, 07736306519 Suffolk Promenaders Square Dance Club Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, 7.30pm - 10pm, Only £3.00, tea and coffee provided, Contact 01473 415785 or 01473 422663 for further details.

Badminton, Suffolk New Academy Sports Centre, Birkfield Drive, Ipswich, 6pm - 7pm, Beginners and experienced players welcome, Come along for your free first session or call/text Gill 07706 044861

Every Tuesday

Weigh-in & Workout or just Workout with Kay Fletcher Fitness. Inspire Suffolk Lindbergh Rd Ipswich, 9.3010.45am Cardio Workout Co op Senior Singers, weekly sessions at the Co operative Education Centre, 11 Fore Street, (parking at rear). 10.30am-noon during term time. Phone Vera Manning 01473 879817 Weigh-in & Workout or just Workout with Kay Fletcher Fitness. Kesgrave High School (Gym), Main Rd, Kesgrave, 5.45-7.15pm Cardio Workout Tea Dances with Teresa Brown at Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, IP4 4HZ. From 2-4 pm, with dancing and refreshments. Ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing. £3pp members. 01473 422427.

Cameo Club at Greenfinch Hall, Chantry, Ipswich. A weekly club for over 55s. Fun, food and friendship guaranteed! Meets 10am-noon. Further information on 01473 400059.

Memory Lane Cafe for people living with dementia, including carers, cared for and bereaved. 11am - 3pm - £1 entrance fee - light lunches and activities available - The Meeting Place Community Centre, Limerick Close, Ipswich IPI 5LR. Tel 07795 587425 for more info Cycle Speedway, Great Blakenham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Great Blakenham from 6pm (March-Oct). Tel: Gavin on 07988 816874 to join and for further info.

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Fitness Pilates with Kay Fletcher Fitness. St Alban’s School, Digby Rd, Ipswich, 6.15-7pm. Must pre-book, email Kay@KayFletcherFitness.com or call 01473 613397 Carpet Bowls, Somersham Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tel Richard 01473 82711 or Sheila on 832591 for details Yoga, Kesgrave Com Centre, 7-8.30pm Totally Shredded, HIIT to drum and bass music.

Kesgrave High School, 7.30-8.30pm Call 01473 613397 Little Playmakers, interactive craft and rhyme time session for under 5s. Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Rd., Martlesham, 9.45am–11.30am Short Mat Bowls. Pinewood Community Centre, Hawthorne Drive, Ipswich. 10am-12 noon. Beginners and experienced players are most welcome, £3 per session. Details Yvonne Beaumont 01473 411210.

Craft Club, The Salvation Army Priory Centre, Queens Way, Ipswich, 10am – 12pm, A relaxed friendly group for all abilities. Sewing, knitting, crochet and other crafts, £1 per session, Refreshments and lunch available, for more info 01473 710721, ipswich.priory@salvationarmy.org.uk Do you have one hour for Fun? Music? Dance? Join Jane of Suffolk Keep Fit Association at Woodbridge Community Centre Woodbridge. 9.45am - 10.45am, Contact Jane 07860 824747 Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 10pm, £2.50 per session, New members welcome. For more details contact Tony Crane 01473 410740.

Table Tennis. All standards and ages 7.30pm to 9pm, Lindsey Village Hall (next to the church), Lindsey (near Hadleigh), IP7 6PP, £2, info: 07768 828362 Art Group, Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Rd., Ipswich, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, all welcome, for details phone 07443 630072 Co-op Ladies Choir meet at The Co-op Education Centre from 2.15pm to 3.30pm, Come and join this busy choir, performing on average 15 times a year, A friendly group, who enjoy singing to a high standard, If you would like to join us please contact Lynn Scannell 01473 710820 Lets Dance, Ballroom Latin & Sequence, Social Dance.

At the Manor Ballroom Ipswich, 7.15 - 9.45, (from 9th January). New Members Welcome £5.00 for info 07773 185494 Martlesham Heath Country Market, The Pavilion, The Square, Martlesham Heath, 9am, homemade, home-grown, and home-crafted items for sale. For further information Tel 01473 623849 or www.martleshammarket.co.uk

Every Wednesday

Weigh-in & Workout or just Workout with Kay Fletcher Fitness. Tower Hall, 5 Bradlands Way. Rushmere St Andrew, 9.15-10.30am Cardio Workout Chair Based Exercise Class, fun, inclusive class which incorporates strengthening, stretching, breathing and relaxation exercises, all of which are carried out from a seated position, 11.30am. Entry £5, refreshments inc. at The Oddfellows Hall 37 High Street Ipswich For more details ring Lynne 01473 251867 Ipswich Juggling Workshop. £2. In the Dome Gatacre Rd, Ipswich Weigh-in & Workout or just Workout with Kay Fletcher Fitness. Tower Hall, 5 Bradlands Way. Rushmere St Andrew, 10.30-11.45am Zumba NWIBLT Garden Club, 10am-12 Noon at Castle Hill Allotments. Everyone welcome. For info call Tracey on 07739 516384 Zumba (60 mins) Oaks Primary School, Chantry, 6pm, £5 turn up Weigh-in & Workout or just Workout with Kay Fletcher Fitness. Ipswich School Sports Centre, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, 6.10-7.15pm (Cardio Workout); 7.15-8.20pm (Bootcamp/Circuits).

Kick-boxing, Great Blakenham Village Hall, Mill Lane, Great Blakenham. U14’s 6-7pm; 14yrs and over 7.309pm. Tel: Richard 07979 311086 for info.

Seated Zumba Gold (every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of

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month) (45 mins), Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Rd. , 1.30pm - £5 turn up (followed by optional free tea/coffee) Zumba Gold, (low impact, 50 mins), Rosary Conservative Club, 10.30am, £5 turn up (followed by optional free tea/coffee) Ballroom, Latin & RnR Dance Classes; Refreshers 7-8pm, Shared practice until 8.30pm, Improvers until 9.45pm. Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich IP4 4HZ. £4.00pp members. 01473 422427./01473 723070.

Martlesham Art Group. 1.30-4.00pm Richards Rooms, Martlesham.(behind Tesco) Spaces available at an informal group with mixed abilities who just enjoy painting together with a cup of tea. Come and join us.

Ring Diane on 01473 659257.

Balkan and International Folk Dance. Quaker Meeting House, 39, Fonnereau Rd. Ipswich 10-12 Wednesdays in term time. For info call Sally 01473 252824 or email fletchersm@aol.com 11th Ipswich Wednesday Cubs, Chesterfield Drive Scout HQ, every Wednesday, during term time, 6.30pm to 8pm, For boys and girls from seven and a half to ten and a half years, Join for fun, friends, outdoor adventure, camps and visits, Call Mary on 07821 979509 for further information, Orwell Panthers Athletic Club for athletes with disabilities, aged 10+, Northgate Sports Centre between 6.15pm - 7.30pm, See website “orwellpanthers.co.uk” for more information Dance Classes. Ballroom, Latin and rock and roll dances. Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich IP4 4HZ. Refreshers 7-8pm, plus practice time, then 8.3010pm the Intermediate level class. £3pp members.

01473 422427 / 01473 723070.

Creative Writing Group, Arlington’s Brasserie, 13 Tea Dance, Hintlesham Community Hall, Timperleys, Hintlesham, 2pm - 4pm at £4 per person, coffee/tea and biscuits/cakes provided, Sequence/ballroom/latin dancing, contact Teresa 01473 422427 Co-op Singers meet every Wednesday in term time from 7.30pm to 9pm, Co-op Education Centre Fore St. Ipswich. Car parking is available - entrance from Waterworks St. New members welcome, no auditions, For further information telephone Margie 01473 727829 or Julie 07986261503.

Art & Craft Group, Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Rd., Ipswich, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, all welcome, for details phone 07443 630072 The Phoenix Women’s Group Meeting, The Quakers Friends Meeting House, 39 Fonnereau Rd., Ipswich, From 10am -12pm, For more info 07976 768763 or email: Ip.Phoenix@Virginmedia.Com

Every Thursday

Weigh-in & Workout or just Workout with Kay Fletcher Fitness. Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave 9.30-10.45am (Cardio Workout) Salsa Classes, Kesgrave Social Club, 7.30-10.30pm Weigh-in & Workout or just Workout with Kay Fletcher Fitness. St Alban’s School (Front Hall), Digby Rd, Ipswich, 6.30-7.45pm Cardio Workout The Orwell Singers, at Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich, 7.30-9.30pm. Female voice choir looking for new members under new Musical Director, Lindsay Gowers. For more details contact 01473 635955 or email d.sharman@btinternet.com.

Weigh-in & Workout or just Workout with Kay Fletcher Fitness. Kesgrave High School (Front Hall), Main Rd, Kesgrave 6.30-7.45pm Zumba Seated Zumba Gold, (last Thursday of month), 10.30am (45mins) Alasdair Place, Claydon £4 turn up (followed by optional tea/coffee) Zumba (60mins) Bramford Rd. Methodist Church, 7.15pm, £5 turn up Carpet Bowls, Nacton Village Hall, IP10 0EU, 7.30pm, Come and have a go. First three visits free, then £2 per evening if you like us and want to stay, A sociable and fun evening, just turn up!

*Submissions listed subject to space availability.

Have your Event or Gig Listed Free!!* Email: info@ipswich24.co.uk Post: 12A Britannia Road, Ipswich IP4 4PE

Yoga Classes at Museum St Methodist Hall, Ipswich, 9.3510.50am. Experienced British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Tel 01449 615351 Yoga, Kesgrave Com Centre, 7-8.30pm Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 2pm – 4.15pm, £2.80 includes tea & biscuits, for further information telephone 01473 725274 Body Moves & Dance Class with Linda, Girl Guiding Building, Garrison Lane,Felixstowe. 7.30pm to 9pm, A Fun & Friendly Class. Info call Linda 01394 273033 Woodbridge Tap Dance Classes, St John’s Church Hall, 10am -11am, Friendly, informal tap class for Adult Improvers, More info: woodbridgetapdance.weebly. com or Call/Text Jill Streatfeild on 07778 746315 Badminton, Handford Hall School, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, 7.15pm - 9.30pm, experienced players and beginners always very welcome, for a free taster session or more information contact Adrian 01473 464920 Woodbridge Country Market, Woodbridge Community Hall, next to Deben Pool, 10am - 11.15am, Local Home Produced Food, Plants, Vegetables and Hand made crafts for sale, Comfortable tea room to meet your friends, Open to all Free Entry.

Ipswich Country Market, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, 10.15am - 11.30am, Lots of home baked and handcrafted items available as well as Gluten free produces and local honey. Seasonal fruit and vegetables hand-picked the day before. Free parking and tea and coffee refreshments available, great meeting place for new and old friends.

Every Friday

Felixstowe Country Market. Note new location from Friday 10th January 2020, Felixstowe Library, Crescent Road, Felixstowe. Open from 9.30-11.15am. www.country-markets.co.uk Zumba (60mins) Stone Lodge Community Centre, Hawthorn Drive (behind library), 10am, £5 turn up Yoga, Burness Parish Rooms, Melton, 6-7.30pm Badminton Stowupland High School (IP14 4BQ) nr Stowmarket, 8-10pm, all players with some racket experience welcome. No league involvement, just friendly competitive games. £4 per session. Contact Kevin 01449 615136 Short Mat Bowls. Pinewood Community Centre, Hawthorne Drive, Ipswich. 10am-12 noon. Beginners and experienced players are most welcome, £3 per session. Details Yvonne Beaumont 01473 411210.

Art Group, The Salvation Army Priory Centre, Queens Way, Ipswich, 10am – 12pm, £2 per session, An informal group of mixed abilities with lots of chatter, Refreshments and lunch available, For more info 01473 710721, ipswich.priory@salvationarmy.org.uk Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre Ipswich, 2pm - 5pm, £2.50, per session, New Members very welcome, for more details contact Tony Crane on 01473 410740 Modern Sequence Dancing with tuition, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, 7pm-7.30pm Beginners, 7.30pm9.30pm Social Class. 01449 711874

Every Saturday

HMS Ganges Museum, Shotley. 1000s of artefacts, open 11am-5pm (from Easter until end of October). Free parking & entry. www.hmsgangesmuseum.com The Co-op Waterfront Music School meets at the Co-op Education Centre, Fore St., Ipswich. 9am-12.15pm, Orchestral, Recorder and Jazz Groups All ages and all abilities welcome 01394 273290 for further details Free Volleyball with Ipswich Ravens, 2pm - 4pm in Christchurch Park, Beginners or experienced, adults and juniors age 9 upwards, Call 07584 636669 Games Club, Woodbridge Library, 10.30am-2.30pm Drop in to play a wide selection of board games including pre-school learning, sci fi and traditional games, with a few puzzles too. Free squash and biscuits for children. Hot drinks are available at £1.00 each.

The Club is free to attend but young children must be supervised by an adult.

Every Sunday

HMS Ganges Museum, Shotley.

1000s of artefacts, open 11am-5pm (from Easter until end of October). Free parking & entry. www.hmsgangesmuseum.com NWIBLT Garden Club, 10am-12 Noon at Castle Hill Allotments. Everyone welcome. For info call Tracey on 07739 516384 Frog Squad Sunday Kids Club, Salvation Army Bramford Rd., 11.30am to 12.15pm, all children from 3 to 12 very welcome for stories singing and games Kid’s Club Craft Activities, Woodbridge Library, 10.30am-12 noon.

Sun 1st Mar

Quiz Night iao Ipswich & District Kidney Assoc.

Kesgrave Social Club, 7.30pm. Teams up to 6, £2.50 pp.

Family Concert by Ipswich Symphony Orchestra, Ipswich Corn Exchange, 2.30pm. A Whirlwind of Dance Favourites for all the Family! Rodeo, Coppelia, West Side Story, Romeo and Juliet, Nutcracker Suite and much more! Tickets: £7-£10 from T.I.C., Regent Box Office www.ipswichcornexchange.com and from Orchestra members

Tues 3rd Mar

Company and a Cuppa – Join like-minded people for a chat over board games, cards or dominoes. Brain teaser puzzles and jigsaws available too. All welcome at the Oddfellows Hall, 37 High St., Ipswich IP1 3QH, at 1.30pm £2 entry. Call 01473 251867 for details.

Wed 4th Mar

Ipswich Jobs Fair, Ipswich Corn Exchange, 10am-1pm.

Ipswich Aviation Meeting, The Ipswich Sports Club, Henley Road, Ipswich Suffolk.

Fri 6th Mar

Plane Resurrection - the 1920s Flappers n Flyers, a talk on the golden age of men and women pilots.

Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Rd, Martlesham Heath, 7.30-10pm, entry £3 for members of MHAS or £4 non members, pay on door. Info 01473 274300

Sat 7th Mar

Live Music: Coast, Hadleigh RBL Club, 8.45pm-late Sequence Dance with music by Michael & Sylvia (CDs) at Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich IP4 4HZ. 7.45pm – 11.00pm. Bar, Tea/Coffee & Biscuits.

Members £5.00pp. Non Members £6.00pp. Contact 01449 711874 for more information.

Felixstowe Country Market, Hadwen Room, Felixstowe Library, Crescent Rd, Felixstowe, locally-produced bakes, preserves, crafts and plants 9.30am-3pm, also serving home-made refreshments.

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Sun 15th Mar

The First 5k. Trinity Park, Ipswich, 10am-2pm. www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/event/first-5k/ Ransomes and Rapier Annual Reunion. Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Rd, Kesgrave, 12.30-5pm. All ex-employees, families and friends welcome Display of artefacts, documents, and videos. Food and drink available. Admission £2.50. More info call 07910 659219 or e-mail: derek@dclarke.me.uk

Mon 16th Mar

Talk: Bahamas Loco Society - The Story So Far. Ipswich Transport Soc Meeting, Greenfinch Church Hall, Greenfinch Ave, Ipswich. 7.30-9.30pm, £2, info 01473 405116

Tues 17th Mar

Mini Mammoths – Rocks, Fossils and Dinosaurs.

Ipswich Museum, from £2.75. Session times: 10.15 – 11.15am | 1.15 – 2.15pm Join interactive sessions for young children and their parents, grandparents and carers. Book www.ipswichtheatres.co.uk

Fri 20th Mar

Folk on the Boat - Climb aboard SB Victor for an evening of folk music with Jackie Ord and Double Take, 7pm music from 8pm. Tickets include hot buffet, available from www.sbvictor.co.uk or Ipswich TIC Live Music: Scorpio Rising, Hadleigh RBL Club, 8.45pm-late

Sat 21st March

Felixstowe ‘N’ Gauge Railway Group Open Day. The Welcome Hall High Rd Trimley St Mary, 10am-4.30pm, admission free, displays and refreshments.

Fruhlingsfest Ipswich 2020, Christchurch Park, 1-10pm.

Sun 22nd Mar

Mother’s Day Special! East Anglian Railway Museum, Roast lunch in railway carriage, vintage steam trains, floristry workshops. Half Price entry for Mums. www.earm.co.uk or call 01206 242524 Tour of Briarbank Brewery with head brewer Rob, 4pm.

Pre-book, £10, www.briarbank.org Peter & The Wolf a Mother’s Day treat with Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra at the Ipswich Corn Exchange, 4-6pm. Book www.ipswichtheatres.co.uk

Tues 24th Mar

IPMS Meeting at The Ipswich Indoor Bowling Club, Ipswich, 7.30pm.

Wed 25th Mar

Tues 10th Mar

Talk: Tallboy vs Tirpitx (sinking the Tirpitz) illustrated

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IPMS Model Building Evening at The Ipswich Indoor Bowling Club, Ipswich, 7.30pm. Members & guests invited to bring uncompleted models and work Talk: British Xylonite - the First 50 Years. Ipswich Transport Museum, Cobham Rd, Ipswich, 7.309.30pm. info 01473 405116

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Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly, with Ellen Kent Company. Ipswich Regent, 7.30pm. T: 01473 433100 Ipswich Wildlife Watch is a weekend wildlife club for 6-10s. Meet Stable Block, Holywells Park, Ipswich 10am-noon, £3, www.suffolk.wildlifetrustsevents.org to book.

Live Music: Stiff in the Morning, Hadleigh RBL Club, 8.45pm-late Felixstowe Country Market at the Community Market, Old Felixstowe Community Centre 10-11.30am homemade bakes, preserves and crafts.

Talk: A Suffolk Bevin Boy, presented by Ipswich Branch of Suffolk Family History Soc. The Co-op Education Centre, Fore St, Ipswich, 7.15pm. Members £2, others £2.50, pay on door

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Model Railway Exhibition. Trimley Memorial Hall, High Rd, Trimley St Martin IP11 0RJ, 10am-4pm. Laayouts, sales stands, refreshments. Disabled access, adm. adult £4, child £2, U5s Free.

Live Music: Missing Andy - The Railway, Foxhall Road, Ipswich, from 7pm.

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Britain is having a caravan and motorhome boom

n Britain is in the grip of a caravan and motorhome boom, according to new research.

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With family purse-strings tight, more and more families are opting for touring holidays. There are currently 755,000 UK touring caravans and motor homes in use and this figure is set to rise to 807,000 over the next five years – and to 889,000

by 2030.The analysis by the Centre for Economics and Business Research was commissioned by the Caravan and Motorhome Club, which has over a million members.

Some key landmarks in the UK caravanning history: 1885 The first purpose-built touring caravan, The Wanderer, is built to the design of Dr William Gordon Stables. Two horses tow his caravan on an epic journey of 1,300 miles between Twyford, Bucks., and Inverness.

1907 - On 14 June, The Caravan Club of Great Britain and Ireland is founded in London at the home of barrister J Harris Stone.

1918 Club members deliver 50 caravans within 24 hours to Field Marshal Haig, in order to aid mobile operations following the German withdrawal.

1955 - The Club presents the young Prince Charles and Princess Anne with a fully-working miniature caravan at Buckingham Palace.

1967 - A motion to allow motor caravanners to become members of The Club is carried.

1981 - Glanusk Park in Wales becomes the first venue outside England to host a National Rally.

2007 - The Club marks its Centenary with celebrations on every caravan site and a garden party at Buckingham Palace.

2017 - The Caravan Club becomes the Caravan and Motorhome Club A Caravan and Motorhome Club survey of 2,000 UK adults by OnePoll revealed that over a quarter have owned or rented a caravan and camper van.

Most (78 per cent) stay in the UK while an adventurous one in five head for the European mainland. Ownership is highest in the Yorkshire and Humber region, followed by the West Midlands.

Londoners topped the list for those heading abroad with a third travelling to mainland Europe.

Harvey Alexander, the club’s director of marketing, said, “We’re a membership organisation of people who passionately love the outdoors.

“We were delighted to see both such positive predictions for growth and also that 55 per cent of people we surveyed felt that caravan and motorhome holidays have become more popular in recent years.

“Our role is to inspire future generations of touring holidaymakers and Club members to go out and start their own adventures, whether they travel for 10 miles, 100 miles or a thousand miles.”

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Cruising Alaska's Fjords When it comes to popular cruise destinations Alaska is at the top of many peoples to do list.

Cruising is a great way to explore Alaska’s wilderness with its Scenic Fjords, Mountain Peaks and Bays, it is bound to leave you speechless and is commonly referred to as one of the last unspoilt destinations on earth.

Typically the Alaska Cruise season begins in the latter part of April through to September. June to August is said to be the high season, meaning these are the warmest months. If wildlife is a main factor of your trip, then the late summer would be the best time to travel to experience this whilst taking part in shore excursions like bear spotting or a nature safari.

The Rocky Mountaineer celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year This luxury rail service runs on the most exclusive routes through the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

The enchanting service keeps you wined and dined while hosts tell you about the history and wildlife of the Rockies. It is considered one of the world’s most iconic train journeys Rocky Mountaineer offers four different routes: ‘First Passage To The West’ - Travel between the Pacific Coast and Banff or Lake Louise, you’ll witness mountains and wilderness, most of it seemingly unchanged since the days of the first explorers who created the route over 125 years ago!

‘Journey Through The Clouds’ - This route takes you through the heart of the Canadian Rockies – highlights include Mount Robson and Pyramid Falls ‘Rainforest To The Gold Rush’ - Taking you through the world’s largest temperate rainforest then to the ranch-lands of the historic Cariboo Gold Rush Region – one extreme to another ‘Coastal Passage’ – Travel along the shoreline between the cities of Seattle, Vancouver & Kamloops with the Pacific Ocean and Coast Mountains as your backdrop Make any holiday to Western Canada extra special by adding in a Rocky Mountaineer train journey

With a great variety of cruise lines visiting this destination, you are really spoilt for choice. The Royal Caribbean Ships make for great family holidays with pool parties, arcades and rock-climbing walls to name a few and cabins that can accommodate the whole family, travelling with children to Alaska is easier than you might think. On the other hand cruise lines such as Hurtigruten with low passenger numbers, educational talks on board and leading the way in the cruise industry with the world’s first hybrid ship, there really is something to suit every kind of passenger wishing to experience this beautiful destination.

The ports of embarkation for an Alaska Cruise include Vancouver, San Francisco and Seattle. At Cruise Ready they can tailor-make your trip so why not fly direct from the UK and have a pre or post cruise stay in a hotel or take a tour so that you can make the most of your holiday.

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The Top 10 most annoying social media travel pictures ‘Hot dog legs’ photos have been voted the most ANNOYING type of travel snap on social media.

A survey of 2,000 adults found one in four get wound up by images of tanning legs, which are almost indistinguishable from frankfurters. Another 23 per cent selected travel shots boastfully captioned with things like ‘My Monday is better than yours’ as their biggest bugbear. And one in five would be happy if they never saw another picture of someone’s holiday cocktail uploaded to social media again.

Other images that annoy Brits include people posing on sun loungers, photos taken out of plane windows, or generic sunsets. Instead, almost three in 10 want to see more every day, realistic depictions of travel, according to the research by hotel brand Hampton by Hilton.

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6. Sun lounger poses

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7. Pictures on the plane - out of the plane window, or if you are travelling in business class 8. People posting images long after they return 9. Official shoots with a professional photographer 10. Sunsets or sunrises

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University pals Lorna Campbell, Leanne Etherington, Debs Todd, Becca Pratt, and Claire Eden, all 27, get their glam on ahead of a night on the tiles in Edinburgh. Viva forever! The photo series, entitled ‘This Is Real Travel’, was captured by one of the UK’s leading documentary photographers - Ian Weldon.

Appointed by hotel brand, Hampton by Hilton, as their ‘Realist in Residence’, Weldon captured images during a weekend at one of their UK hotels, to celebrate the real side of British travel.

And the average traveller would be seven times more likely to book a stay after seeing more realistic depictions of a destination.

Captured over a typical weekend in one of its hotels, the new photography series entitled ‘This is Real Travel’ features candid photographs of genuine hotel guests in action – from Morris dancers in full regalia getting to grips with a waffle maker, to football fans having a post-match pint and a flurry of girlfriends getting ready for a night out.

Ian Weldon said, “This series is all about celebrating those heart-warming and often humorous connections that happen when we travel, and I hope it shines a light on the fun and friendliness that can be found in every single type of trip.

“This series brings to life the real side of travel by celebrating the connections that make travelling experiences so special but often don’t make the photo album.”

The study also found 28 per cent of adults are fed up of seeing the overlyposed, inauthentic holiday snaps as while having nothing against an exotic escape, these kinds of trips only make up around 10 per cent of the average person’s annual leave.

In fact, UK-bound Brits spend almost 35 per cent of their annual leave on occasion travel across the country attending weddings, reunions, concerts, sporting events, family birthdays, shopping trips and stag and hen dos.

And 18 per cent say such picture-perfect pictures are unattainable – possibly because 20 per cent admitted to posting a holiday picture on their own social media pages which made the trip look better than it really was.

It also emerged that more than a tenth feel ‘bombarded’ by travel images they see as unattainable, according to the OnePoll research. An estimated 3.4 million people have even unfollowed someone for posting too many filtered images of exotic destinations - in the winter.

The research also found 14 per cent of Brits can even feel down after seeing pictures of exotic holidays in winter while not having holiday plans themselves.

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Is it love or war in your bathroom? n Seven in 10 British couples are engaging in 'bathroom wars' - arguing about the state the room is left in.

A study of 2,000 adults found men are left incensed by their partner not clearing their hair out of the plug hole – and women are horrified by the mess or the ghastly smell left behind by men in the toilet.

Over a third of adults think their partner hogs the shower for too long, while failing to clean the taps and leaving wet towels everywhere enrages one in six. A spokeswoman for Triton Showers, which commissioned the study, said, “Bathroom nightmares – we can all relate to them.

"The most we can hope for is a bit of peace and quiet when we’re actually in the shower. From the research it’s clear to see how passionate Brits are about this room of the house, and how important it is to be clean.

“While the habits of many can’t be controlled, it’s still seen as a place you go to relax and spend some time getting away from the stresses of daily life.”

Common arguments centre around the floor being left soaking wet, and the toilet seat being left up.

One in 10 adults surveyed via OnePoll claim to have had another bathroom installed in their home as a result of finding their partner's habits so annoying. This alleviates bugbears such as the toilet roll being hung the wrong way, someone walking in while you’re on the toilet, and bathroom hoggers.

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most annoying things in the toilet but a similar number say they're just as bad as each other.

Nearly one in five have said they have split up with someone because they were so infuriated by their bathroom antics. Over half admit to having to pull horrible clumps of wet hair out of the plug hole every couple of weeks, with nearly one in five doing it every week, and one in 20 having to do it daily. Many are left trying to bite their lip over such issues, with 54 per cent doing so to avoid further bickering.

One thing that one in four adults do agree on, is the way their partner treats the bathroom is the single worst thing about them. Surprisingly, men tend to spend longer in the

bathroom trying to get away from daily stresses, averaging 13 minutes compared to women spending 11 minutes in 'time out'. To get some peace and quiet, to get away from the kids and to avoid a nagging other half were the top reasons

many 'hide away' in the bathroom.

Despite 30 per cent having a house rule about bathroom privacy, 80 per cent of those say they still get disturbed anyway.

Triton Showers' spokeswoman, which also created an online quiz for users to see if they are annoying in the bathroom, added, “As difficult as it is to agree with others on the acceptable state of the bathroom, once it’s right, it’s right – and it’s seen as a place of refuge by many from life’s daily grind.

“The importance of a good shower cannot be underestimated, whether it’s starting the day right, or relaxing once you get home from work after the end of a long, hard day.

Hopefully Brits can be a little more accommodating to each other so everyone can enjoy the bathroom.”

Visit tritonshowers.co.uk and take the quiz to see if you are the cause of bathroom wars.

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The winter weather can really take it’s toll on your property, and in particular an aging flat roof, where water, ice or snow can sit creating even more issues, including leaks and worn patches.

If you have this sort of roofing on your home, now might be a good time to get it looked at or even have it replaced. Here is where Eastern Counties Home improvements Ltd can help.

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Adopt a sustainable lifestyle

With climate change and plastic waste impacting our everyday lives, there has never been a more important time to adopt ecofriendly practices at home.

Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at FurnitureChoice.co.uk, shares ways to lead a more sustainable lifestyle.

1. Repurpose old furniture Defined as a process by which used objects are transformed into new products of higher value, upcycling is a sustainable way to kickstart an eco-friendly lifestyle. It breathes new life into old furniture and is a costeffective and crafty solution to update home decor. “Upcycling conserves the environment by fully utilising what we already have,” Rebecca explains.

“It prevents furniture from being thrown into landfills and is instead updated with a new look.

“The key is to start small by picking a simple DIY project such as repainting your headboard in the bedroom.”

2. Switch to non-toxic paint Making the switch to eco-friendly products has a huge impact on the planet, home and overall health. It’s these small steps that help reduce harm on the environment and pushes people to lead a healthier lifestyle in the long-run. Take this concept to the walls with non-toxic paint which is free from volatile organic compounds (VOC) and removes chemicals such as formaldehyde in the air for a clean breathing space at home.

“Bring the positive qualities of non-toxic paint and the psychological benefits of colours together with a feature wall in the home office,” Rebecca says.

“Meanwhile, non-toxic paint adds colour and personality to your child’s bedroom while creating a clean and healthy playing environment for your children. Go for Earthborn’s Rosie Posie and Secret Room for that playful, whimsical touch.”

3. Incorporate plants into decor Going green at home literally and metaphorically would not be complete without including houseplants into the decor. Apart from purifying the air, houseplants also create a more welcoming atmosphere. And with proper attention and care, indoor plants will flourish in the right environment and provide plenty of room for experimentation.

Starting an indoor garden in the kitchen is a sustainable solution for urban living. “Being self-sufficient is an important part of an eco-friendly lifestyle,” Rebecca explains. “Learn to grow your own herbs, fruits or vegetables at home which can later be used for cooking.”

4. Use natural materials Bringing the outdoors in has become an increasingly popular way to infuse nature into the home. Known as biophilia, it’s a concept that combines a love of nature with innovative design to improve health and wellbeing.

Rebecca says, “Decorating with natural materials such as wood, cotton and linen establishes a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere when you combine it with the right amount of natural lighting, greenery and colour palette. In the living room, turn your focus towards breathable materials which give the space a cosy and practical touch, such as with a linen sofa and cotton cushion covers.”

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Love thy neighbour Millions of Brits don’t consider their neighbours to be friends - and wouldn’t dream of popping in to say hello as there is 'no sense of community spirit' where they live.

A study of 2,000 adults found three quarters consider those living on the same street to be acquaintances at best, with one in 10 seeing their neighbours less than once a month.

While four in 10 say they’re ‘friendly’ with those living next door, they wouldn’t call them friends, with the average adult knowing the names of just five people in their street. And one in 20 couldn't name a single person living in their road. But 56 per cent have absolutely no interest in getting to know their closest neighbours any better than they already do.

It also emerged those living in the countryside are more likely to call their neighbours friends than citydwellers (18 per cent compared to 15 per cent).

The study was commissioned by Lottoland to raise awareness of the Spanish El Gordo lottery, which

brings groups of people together as they club together to buy tickets.

A spokesman for Lottoland, said, “Neighbourly relations can be slightly different depending on whether you live in the country or the city. Wherever you live, having a close relationship with your neighbours can help you in lots of ways. It’s not just about borrowing a drill or a cup of sugar when you’re running low on baking supplies.

The study found that despite the general lack of kinship with the neighbours, one in six Brits are part of a local neighbourhood watch scheme. But inner-city residents are more likely to join than those in the country.

One in five adults have called in to a neighbour’s house to feed a pet, and 39 per cent have brought someone else’s bins in. A tenth of respondents have done a food shop

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for those next door and 23 per cent have watered their plants during a holiday. And astonishingly, one in 10 say if they won the lottery, they WOULD share it with those next door.

However, despite the charitable favours, Brits are only likely to actually consider two people on their street to be ‘good friends’. Just under one in four would consider knocking on a neighbour’s door as a way of beginning to get to know them better.

Many believe there’s not enough sense of community in their neighbourhood.

The study, carried out via OnePoll, also found Brits are most likely

to knock on a neighbour’s door if they’re locked out, need to borrow a tool or if they needed someone to look after their plants.

However, one in 10 have fallen out with a neighbour for blocking a driveway and the same amount have been wound up by too much noise coming from next door. A spokesman for Lottoland, added, “Introducing yourself to neighbours may seem daunting, but can bring lots of positives.

“More than one in 10 of our respondents say they’d share lottery winnings with a neighbour if they won big - so next time you see yours out, a friendly smile and wave might be a good place to start.”

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Call for schools to get gardening The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is calling on schools and youth groups to nominate their greenfingered heroes for RHS School Gardeners of the Year 2020.

Now in its ninth year, the competition champions the many benefits of school gardening, shining a light on the nation’s most dedicated young gardeners and the inspiring adults who teach them; from keen vegetable growers helping to stock the school canteen to those using their garden to fight climate change and attract wildlife.

Schools and groups can nominate across three competition categories: RHS Young School Gardener of the Year: For pupils aged 5-16 who demonstrate a true passion for gardening, show invaluable gardening skills and have made an outstanding contribution to their school or local community.

RHS School Gardening Team of the Year: Recognises an outstanding gardening team that has made a difference to their school environment or local community.

RHS School Gardening Champion of the Year: Celebrates teachers, leaders and volunteers who have inspired a passion for gardening and have used the outdoors to help bring the curriculum alive.

Closing date is Friday 20th March at www.schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/sgoty.

A host of prizes are up for grabs with a Hartley Botanic greenhouse worth up to £10,000 to be awarded to the winning team and patio glasshouses for the Young School Gardener and Champion winners’ school or group.

The annual search forms part of the charity’s RHS Campaign for School Gardening which calls for every child to be given the chance to garden and provides free resources and advice to schools and groups across the UK. • For more information and advice about school gardening visit the RHS Campaign for School Gardening website: schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk

New home for food bank opens Ipswich charity FIND (Families in Need) has celebrated the opening of their new food bank with an official ribbon cutting.

Community choir Pop Chorus entertained guests including local building firms, volunteers and corporate fundraisers who have all been involved in making the project a reality.

The new headquarters and food bank are a vital resource for the Ipswich community, enabling FIND to continue to support thousands of adults and children in poverty across Suffolk with food, furniture and household items. The charity, which is run entirely by volunteers, distributes over 100 food parcels every week, with more than 6,200 food parcels distributed in 2019 and the number is expected to increase in 2020.

by volunteers, so today we are launching a new campaign to continue our fundraising.”

Maureen Reynel MBE, founder of FIND, said, “We are thrilled to officially open our new food bank today and to celebrate this special occasion with all those who have helped this vital project become a reality – it truly would not have happened without their support, and I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone.

As well as launching its appeal for funds to run its services FIND is searching for a warehouse to store furniture donations, which is needed within the next few months.

Donated beds, cots, fridges and other essential household items are distributed regularly by the charity to help people in need.

“Our new home will help us cope with the rising demand of families, children and individuals who find themselves in poverty and crisis across Suffolk.

“FIND needs at least £100,000 per annum to run our services, which are delivered completely

PR and digital marketing agency Genesis launched and ran the FIND 50 Lifeline Appeal which succeeded in raising over £100,000 towards the new foodbank. They gave their expertise in updating the charity’s brand, building a new website, launching FIND on social media and supporting with free PR over the past three years.

Pop Chorus, a well-known community choir with over 300 members across Suffolk, has made FIND its charity of the year for 2020, pledging to raise £10.5k for the charity. The choir is offering to sing for businesses who are raising money for FIND.

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The next meeting of the Deben Flower Club will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 7.30pm in Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton IP10 0PU. Our Demonstrator is Hazel McGregor from Elmswell and her title is “Floral Fusion” There will be a fundraising stall of Cakes, Chocolates and Easter Goodies and Hazel’s floral designs will be raffled at the end of the evening. Tea coffee and biscuits will be available. Visitors are always assured of a warm welcome £5.00

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UK's DIY "to-do list" grows!

More than 430 million DIY jobs currently need attention in Britain’s homes, a study has found.

A lack of time and hectic lifestyles are partly to blame for the weighty list of home improvements on the nation’s to do lists. Giving their houses a lick of paint, putting up shelves and wallpapering are among the tasks yet to be finished. Other nagging jobs include cleaning the car, changing light bulbs, fixing dodgy toilet flushes and cleaning the patio.

Commissioned by Draper Tools, the research of 2,000 adults found three quarters agree if a job’s worth doing it’s worth doing well - otherwise it’s simply not worth doing. This may explain why 44 per cent have started a task only to leave it halffinished after they realised part-way they didn’t have the right tools for the job.

As a result the tools supplier has created a video to show just how easy it is to cross off household DIY tasks - in just 60 minutes.

Clive Richardson from Draper Tools, said, "Motivating yourself to get jobs done or finding the time to do them isn’t easy - especially when there are so many tasks on our to-do lists. The key is to focus on one thing at a time and gradually chip away at your to-do lists otherwise the mounting number of DIY jobs can become overwhelming.

We find that with the right tools and a bit of determination to get the job done, these tasks don’t have to take over your life."

The study also found seven in 10 ‘long’ to cross off DIY jobs from their to-do list - including bleeding radiators, repairing fencing and clearing out the shed. Other outstanding tasks on the list include building flat pack furniture, fixing squeaky doors and tightening loose screws. Raking up leaves, changing fuses and boarding up the attic also remain incomplete for many of those polled.

But for 59 per cent this might take a while as they admit they have an ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’ attitude towards home improvement. In fact, a fifth avoid DIY at all costs and six in 10 simply do it out of necessity. However a further fifth described home improvement as something they really enjoy.

When it comes to ability, more than a third described themselves as ‘very good’ at DIY although six in 10 said they are ‘not that good’ or ‘very bad’. As a result, many of those polled rely on others for help and advice, with dad the first person to call on for four in 10.

Further to this, those who rely on their fathers will go to them as often as four times a month. But the Draper Tools study carried out through OnePoll found a quarter will also go to their mum for some pointers.

Clive Richardson added, “There are a lot of ways to make jobs that little bit easier and mum and dad can certainly help.

"There are also plenty of tools that will simplify

and speed up many of the jobs on the nation’s list.

What’s more, it’s incredibly rewarding when you do get the job done.

"In fact, three quarters of the population agreed that nothing beats the satisfaction of a getting a DIY job done – so finally tackling those neglected tasks can be very worthwhile indeed."

UK’S DIY TOP 20 TO-DO LIST: 1. Painting walls 2. Cleaning the car 3. Weeding 4. Cleaning the patio 5. Defrosting the freezer 6. Hanging a picture frame 7. Collecting leaves 8. Replacing light bulbs 9. Organising / clearing out the shed 10. Painting a door 11. Checking tyre pressure 12. Bleeding a radiator 13. Plastering over a little hole 14. Putting up curtains/blinds 15. Inflating car tyres 16. Putting up shelves 17. Fixing a fence panel 18. Fixing a dripping tap 19. Chipped skirting board 20. Wallpapering a wall

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AT HOME

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With five composting sites across the Midlands and the East of England, Material Change have been recycling organic waste for over 16 years, turning it into a valuable nutrient rich Soil Improver containing phosphate, potash, magnesium, manganese, small amounts of Nitrogen and trace elements.

Seven in 10 millennials consider themselves “plant parents,” according to new research. While millennial demand for houseplants is high, the poll of 2,000 millennials (aged 25-39) discovered 67% say taking care of plants is more of a challenge than they bargained for.

Almost half don’t currently own plants because they don’t know how to take care of them — and 20% would sooner sit through a root canal than take care of a plant because of the pressure.

With the great responsibility and benefits of having a plant, come great challenges — and, according to results, we could benefit from a crash course in the art of keeping plants alive.

They ensure that the compost has gone through the correct quality procedure meaning their Soil Improver is certified PAS:100, ensuring safe handling for you and your garden.

You can have their landscaper’s grade of 0-12mm soil improver delivered in bulk bags or larger quantities of loose loads. You can also come to Material Change’s Creeting St Mary site in Suffolk to collect their compost by the metre cube or 50L bags.

Their dedicated friendly sales team will be able to guide you through the order process and provide information and help with regards to our products. To complement their PAS:100 Soil Improver, the Suffolk based site also has an extensive range of landscaping barks, mulches and playground surfacings.

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The study, conducted by OnePoll examined the attitudes and behaviours of millennials toward plants and uncovered that 22% are apprehensive about owning a plant because they’ve accidentally killed one in the past.

In fact, the average plant parent has killed seven plants they’ve brought into their home. The most challenging part about taking care of plants was found to be knowing the proper amount of sunlight needed.

But the challenges don’t end there — respondents were also clueless on how much water a plant needs, whether the plant should live inside or outside and the practice of pruning a plant.

Respondents revealed one of hardest lessons that comes with being a good "plant parent" is how easy it can be to accidentally kill your plant.

This leads to a bit of anxiety, as three in five often worry about making sure their plants have enough sunlight, while a further 56% say they often worry about whether their plants have enough water.

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According to the survey, 50% said they decided to add plants to their space because it complemented their overall aesthetic and decor, while 47% said they incorporate greenery into their home because it’s trendy. Over 80% said adding plants to their space has had a positive effect on their mental and physical health.

Many millennials are taking on plants to see if they’re responsible enough to take on a real pet. Three in four respondents agree that plants are a test to see if you are responsible enough to get a pet. Being a plant owner seems to be addicting: 41% of survey respondents say they plan on adding to their plant collection in the coming year.

Interestingly, four in five polled say that taking care of their plants have led them to start taking better care of themselves.

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n FORD'S FOCUS with Daniel Ford This month’s article is undoubtedly a step into the unknown for me, however, I believe in giving all sports a shot and henceforth am going to focus on the crazy world of the sport that American’s pass off as football.

Quite frankly, the fact that the sport is called ‘American Football’ annoyed me before I even started watching it, there will only ever be one type of football in my eyes! Having said that I cannot argue with the fact that the Superbowl is one of the year’s biggest sporting events and hence it will take centre stage in my article.

Here is the story of the winners of Superbowl 54, the Kansas City Chiefs…

The first thing that made me fall in love with this team is what the victory meant to the fans, the Chiefs hadn’t won a Superbowl

for 50 years, a time period during which teams such as the New York Patriots won 6 Superbowls! Moreover, for much of the game itself it looked like they would be forced to wait even longer as the team trailed 20-10 heading into the fourth and final quarter, only for them to producing a rousing comeback and seal glory.

The catalyst for this comeback was a mine by the name of Patrick Mahomes who was the team’s star player and lined up at quarterback. Now I am not gonna try and outline what playing quarterback means because to be honest it would bore you to tears, the best way to think of him is like a conductor with the rest of the team as his orchestra. For three quarters of the game the orchestra were playing a different tune to that of their mercurial conductor, at the tender age of 24 it appeared that perhaps

the occasion was going to be too much for Mahomes. As all great players do though he produced his best when it mattered the most, making successful play after successful play in the final quarter, and his orchestra followed every move of the baton captivated by his ingenious talent.

I’m not suggesting now that you all go out and take up American Football, and if I am totally honest I am not suggesting you watch it because I’ve tried it once and honestly never again. Having said that, it never ceases to amaze me how a sport that I am indifferent about can create such stories that capture my imagination such as that of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Museum of East Anglian Life secures National Lottery support The Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £99,200 for an exciting heritage project to restore Alton Watermill. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project will bring the mill back into full working order.

Alton Watermill is an 18th-century mill, which was brought to the Museum of East Anglian Life in 1973 to save it from demolition when Alton Water reservoir was constructed.

Stutton to the west of Ipswich. The mill was used up until the 1960s, then dismantled in 1971 and reerected at the museum.

This project will regenerate the mill and create exciting opportunities for the local community and visitors to get involved as volunteer millers.

Anglia. This type of mill relies on a water source at a higher level than the wheel, so that the weight of water in the buckets pulls the wheel around. Although this is the most efficient type of waterwheel, it was not common in East Anglia as the land is generally flat.

Visitors will be able to experience and understand the inner workings of a watermill, and to see the role of milling in the process of breadmaking. It will form part of a Bread Trail which will link the wheat field in our new farm and orchard area which opens this Easter.

Alton Watermill, built for the production of flour, is a traditional water-powered corn mill which was originally located in the village of

really excited about bringing the mill back to life.”

The Museum of East Anglian Life is an open-air museum located in Stowmarket at the heart of Suffolk.

The museum is an independent educational charity. We tell stories through historic buildings, a 75-

acre estate, animals, gardens and a collection of 40,000 objects.

Through our collection, we seek to engage people with where their food comes from.

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The mill has an overshot waterwheel, which is unique in East

The mill restoration will be carried out over the summer and autumn of 2020.

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Activity increases for the elderly n A report shows that older people aged 55 and over in England are leading the way in improving their activity levels, with increases higher than any other adult age groups year on year since 2015/16.

Meanwhile, improvements in activity for age groups under 55 during the same period, have either plateaued or decreased.

These figures, extrapolated by Age UK from Sport England's Active Lives Adult Survey (May 18/19 Report), show improvement in activity levels among people aged 75+ were reportedly highest, up 4.7% in 2018/19 when compared with 2015/16. Whereas those aged 55-74 reported the second highest noted increase up 3.4% for the same period.

Despite strong evidence supporting the health benefits of keeping active, over a quarter of those aged 55-74 and nearly half of people aged 75+ are reported as being inactive.

Activity levels fluctuate with the seasons too. One study shows that people who do light-intensity physical activity significantly reduced their activity levels during the winter time, whereas the amount of time they spent in bed increased. As a result, body mass, which mainly consists of body fat, peaks in the winter season, with an average variation of around 3kg.

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Muscle mass is more effective than body fat at keeping our bodies warm as it produces heat, but we start to lose it at a rate of around one per cent every year from the age of 55. Being active is key to retaining muscle mass and keeping us a bit warmer during the winter months.

Importantly, there are strong links between physical inactivity and serious illness, and a reduced life expectancy.

Evidence shows any amount of activity is proven to have health benefits, not just those who take part in 'moderate to vigorous' activities.

Those who are more physically active in middle age are also reportedly less likely to die early, whether they do 'light' or 'moderate to vigorous' activity.

Nevertheless, it is those who are the most active who are less likely to die early (73%), as opposed to those who do the least.

Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director for Age UK, said, "Even small amounts of physical activity can make a difference to a person's health, lowering the risk of developing serious conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers. Along with lowering risks of dementia and maintaining thinking skills in later life.

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n If you’re a regular Ipswich24 reader, then you would have read in our January issue about how we sent our very own self confessed sugar addict, and co-owner of Ipswich24, Wendy to see Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, Sharon Farthing.

As a long distance Trail runner, Wendy is very fit and healthy and certainly does enough exercise, however when it came to her diet, there was definitely plenty of room for improvement…

Wendy first met Sharon back in November when she had her first consultation. It was quite obvious from that initial chat that Wendy was addicted to sugar, it was very high in her diet, and snacking on sweets, biscuits and cakes was a major issue.

Over the next six weeks, Wendy visited Sharon weekly, gradually cutting out the unhealthy diet and introducing new healthier foods. “One of the things that Sharon is very good at is helping you with easy food swaps.”

Says Wendy, “She totally understands that life can be busy, and that there is not always time to spend hours in the kitchen preparing meals.

“I was a ready meal eater. I’d come home in the evening from a run and be eating about 8.30pm at night. When you’re tired and hungry it’s easy to reach for something prepacked, however Sharon suggested I swapped this for something just as quick, but more healthy, like poached eggs on toast, or a jacket potato with tuna.”

Whilst working with Sharon, Wendy logged everything she ate on a neat little app. Sharon was then able to use this information to help Wendy

see where she was going wrong and what could be improved.

“What I liked most about the way Sharon works is that she never tells you what you can and can’t have, you never feel deprived of your favourite foods. And, you don’t get given a diet sheet full of foods that you would never normally entertain eating” continues Wendy.

“It’s much more of a lifestyle change. Using foods that you probably already have in your cupboards and foods that you like makes it very easy to make those changes, and as Sharon says gain those ‘little wins’.

“Sharon has totally made me feel different about what I put in my mouth.

I now think of food more as a fuel. What is my body going to gain from eating it?

“But, don’t get me wrong, I still love sugar. And. I still eat chocolate and cake etc only now it’s more of a treat and not an everyday occurrence” Wendy’s main goal during her six weeks with Sharon was to cut back on the sugar, so how did she do, and more importantly, how did she feel?

“I was totally amazed at my last meeting with Sharon.” Concluded Wendy, “In just six weeks I lost almost a stone in weight. Just by making easy swaps and cutting out the sugar.

“But that’s not all… Two inches off my hips, an inch and a half off my waist and I dropped my BMI too. I also feel like I have more energy. I’ve noticed a difference in my performance on those long runs, plus my skin and hair both looks and feels healthier.”

• For more information about how Sharon can help you with your eating choices, maybe you’ve tried dieting in the past and it’s not worked or maybe you’d like to introduce more exercise into your daily routine?

Then get in touch with Sharon Farthing on 07598 229612 or visit www.sharonfarthing.co.uk for more information.

Service aims to keep elderly out of hospital Care home residents are now receiving additional support to help them stay well and out of hospital thanks to a brand new community service running across east Suffolk.

The care home initiative sees a small team of specialist nurses and therapists work with the area’s 86 care homes to provide training and education to staff so that they can proactively support their residents to stay well. This can include support with everything from taking observations and catheter care to falls prevention, exercise advice, wound care and managing challenging behaviour.

The team, which is made up of a senior physiotherapist, senior nurse, tissue viability specialist nurse and dementia specialist nurse, also offer a reactive service for people going into crisis so that they can provide the right support to keep them at home and prevent a hospital admission.

Rebecca Edwards, senior physiotherapist with the team, said, “Our main aim is to help reduce 111 calls and avoidable hospital admissions by equipping care home staff with the skills they need to monitor their residents’ health and recognise when a condition may be getting worse. We encourage them to call us with any questions they may have, and can offer help or specialist advice on areas such as dementia, pressure ulcers and physiotherapy.

“We can also help reactively with residents who are deteriorating or in crisis. We do this by monitoring their condition and completing a holistic assessment of the individual and the situation. We liaise with other teams and GPs to ensure the resident remains in their own home, rather than having an admission to hospital for preventable reasons.

“By working so closely with the care homes and empowering their staff to safeguard the health of their own residents, we hope that our team can help reduce pressure on the wider system while also supporting people to enjoy a better quality of life by staying well for longer.”

The service launched before Christmas and is hosted by REACT and delivered by ESNEFT in partnership with Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group.

Care home staff are able to refer to the team directly. For more information, emailiesccg.carehomeinitiative@nhs.net.

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Gum disease doubles our risk of having a stroke

A new study has found that those of us with gum disease are around twice as likely to have a stroke, highlights Malcolm Harbour, the principal dentist at Harbour Dental Care in Ipswich.

Researchers have discovered when our gums bleed and become inflamed, it leads to changes in how blood and oxygen flows to our brains.

Common symptoms of gum disease include:

They examined more than 2,000 previous studies into this area and the results support previous studies linking a heightened stroke risk with gum disease. The Stroke Association estimates that over 100,000 strokes occur in the UK every year.

• Gum recession (longer teeth - this often results in increased tooth sensitivity

Gum disease remains one of the most common health conditions across the UK, currently affecting around 45% of the adult population. A staggering 90 per cent of us will suffer from gum disease at some point in our lives but with good dental care the risks can be easily controlled.

• Bleeding gums • Loose teeth

• Bad tastes

sure we remove all the plaque from our teeth every day. This is done by brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning in between our teeth with interdental brushes or floss.

Gum disease is more likely to occur as we get older and its severity also worsens with age.

Smokers experience increased levels of gum disease and diabetics are particularly prone.

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Smart tech could save lives A £75 computer system could revolutionise road safety by allowing cars to talk to each other and warn drivers there is a hazard ahead.

More than 1.35 million people die each year worldwide in traffic accidents, with between 20 and 50 million suffering non-fatal injuries.

To tackle the issues, connected vehicle experts at Autotalks have developed a chip which broadcasts a car’s location, direction and speed up to 10 times per second.

All other ‘connected cars’ in the surrounding area recieve messages - and each vehicle can then estimate the risk imposed by the transmitting vehicle. If there is a potential hazard, such as a motorcyclist not slowing down for a junction, a warning will show up on the car’s infotainment screen. Eventually, instead of just providing drivers with a warning, fully autonomous cars will take direct action to prevent a crash.

The technology is known as ‘vehicle to everything’ (V2X) and allows the car to talk to other vehicles along with infrastructure such as traffic lights and, eventually, mobile phones to help prevent pedestrians being involved in collisions.

Autotalks’ V2X system, which could cost as little as $100 (£75) to be installed on a new car, is being highlighted by Hyundai, whose Tel Aviv-based CRADLE team has invested in the company. It follows research by Hyundai which revealed 15 per cent of British motorists have had a near-miss in the past month after becoming distracted at the wheel.

The survey of 2,000 motorists also found that over the past month

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25 per cent of drivers have had a near-miss with a pedestrian who walked into the road without paying attention. More than one in eight (13 per cent) said they have nearly been involved in a crash with a motorcyclist over the past month.

And 22 per cent of those surveyed

by OnePoll for Hyundai admitted they have had a car crash that could have been prevented if they were paying more attention Yaniv Sulkes, VP Business Development and Marketing at Autotalks, said, “In the USA and other parts of the world, if you’re healthy, then the thing that is most likely to kill you is a car. If you’re a motorcyclist the chances are even higher.

“People don’t like the statistics but every day around 3,700 people lose their lives in crashes. This is an epidemic and we need to think of ways to address it.

“Ultimately we all want to get from point A to point B safely and if you get an alert ahead of a potential

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“Our eyes are brilliant, they are as good as any camera but we might take our eyes off the road or lose concentration and this is where chipsets can help.

“Communication tools don’t need line of sight - if they detect a hazard they can give you enough time to take the right course of action, in confidence.

“If you get an alert ahead of time, you can avoid the accident and that is the underlying principle of what we do.

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The £1.5billion scheme to improve journeys on the A14 will open to drivers more than half a year early, Highways England has announced.

Commenting on the news, CBI Regional Director for the East of England Richard Tunnicliffe said, “The news that the A14 will be finished six months early and on budget is a real cause for celebration in the region. This scheme is something that will make a massive difference to businesses and commuters in our area and will become a major artery to the Midlands. This scheme shows that the UK can deliver high quality infrastructure promptly.

“The CBI is utterly committed to campaigning for better road, rail and better infrastructure throughout the East of England.”

“Where there is a dangerous situation, the car will alert you to take the correct action to avoid it. Eventually this will happen autonomously.”

It is anticipated the first wave of Autotalks chipsets will be fitted in cars from 2021 Autotalks is one of a number of Israel-based start-up companies which Hyundai CRADLE is investing in as part of a strategic partnership.

Changhan Lee, Coordinator of Hyundai Motor Company’s CRADLE office in Tel Aviv, said “Safety is one of the most important factors that consumers consider when they are buying a car.

“There will always be human error, whether drivers are distracted, or pedestrians aren’t paying attention and the consequences can be devastating.

“V2X technology improves road safety and Autotalks is one of a number of innovative Israeli start-ups Hyundai Cradle is collaborating with.”

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Prettys – ensuring your RTA claim doesn’t hit a bump in the road No matter how serious, road traffic accidents (RTAs) are always distressing experiences.

2018 alone saw over 165,000 casualties of all severities resulting from RTAs. If you are a victim of an RTA, then you could have a case for compensation and to assist you ahead of any claim, there are important steps you should take / pieces of evidence that you should gather if possible.

Immediately following an accident, if possible, the first steps you should take include: • Get the details of all those involved: – For vehicles, this includes registration numbers, the make, model and colour of the vehicles involved – For people, obtain their phone numbers, addresses and insurance details. Also, be sure to write a description of the person involved and who you believe to be responsible for the RTA • Seek medical attention – even if you are feeling ok, it is important to get checked over

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• If possible, take photographs of the accident location, the vehicles involved and the damage caused • Contact the police and report the incident – while they may not always be required to attend the accident, if any person refuses to provide their details at the scene, you must report them to the police • If you are the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident, inform your insurer at the earliest opportunity • Get the details of any witnesses including their telephone numbers – and their own accounts of what happened – they could back up your claim

If your property or vehicle has been damaged as a result of an RTA, or you’ve been injured, then you can make a claim.

Personal injury and loss claims following an RTA come in two parts: 1. Compensation for the pain and suffering sustained as a result of the accident 2. Compensation for any financial losses flowing from that accident and injury – this could come in the form of the cost of vehicle repairs, medication and treatment costs or loss of earnings due to injuries sustained

• Keep your own record of the incident – this can include writing down what happened and taking photos of any injuries sustained

It is important therefore that if possible, you capture as much information about the accident, injuries and losses sustained, so that if you do wish to make a claim at a later date, the evidence and information that you need is already to hand to assist in the progression of your claim as quickly as possible.

• Keep records of all expenses that you may have incurred as a result of the incident and any injuries sustained - for example, loss of earnings, travel expenses and any medication costs

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Top Secret: high-tech car n A top-secret electric vehicle has completed the UK’s longest and most complex autonomous car journey - self-navigating itself 230 miles on British roads.

The modified 2017 electric Nissan LEAF travelled from Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield, Beds., to the brand’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland.

Over the course of the 230 mile journey, the autonomous car tackled country lanes with no or minimal road markings, junctions, roundabouts and motorways.

The autonomous technology activated along the route to change lanes, merge and stop and start when necessary. The only moment the passenger took control of the LEAF was to drive into motorway services - in order to charge it.

The achievement, which took place on public roads with surrounding motorists none the wiser, is the result of 30 months of work by a consortium of industry leaders, backed by the UK government, in what has been known as the HumanDrive project.

George Freeman, Future of Transport Minister, said, "The UK is fast becoming a leader in intelligent and automated vehicle and traffic management technology, a huge global sector set to create thousands of jobs.

"Our Future of Mobility: Urban Strategy is supporting transport innovation for cleaner, greener and smarter transport, and Nissan’s successful HumanDrive project is an exciting example of how the next phase of the UK’s transport revolution could look."

Nissan worked with Hitachi, Highways England and a number of other partners to produce one of the most technologically advanced autonomous vehicles ever seen.

Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi added, "Safely completing the longest autonomous drive in Britain is an incredible achievement for Nissan and the HumanDrive consortium, and a huge step towards the rollout of driverless cars on UK streets.

"This project is a shining example of how the automotive industry, working with government, can drive forward technology to benefit people’s mobility while helping to slash carbon emissions."

The LEAF is capable of handling narrow winding roads, carriageways with no lane division markings and poorly-marked roundabouts - all on its own.

By building a dataset of previously encountered traffic scenarios and solutions, it can use this ‘learned experience’ to handle similar scenarios in future and plot a safe route around an obstacle.

This technology is designed to create a more familiar and comfortable experience for passengers in the car, essentially by making the way the car acts more human like.

The HumanDrive project demonstrates how car firms like Nissan, along with other industry leaders and the UK government are committed to making autonomous vehicles a reality on European roads.

HumanDrive is jointly funded by the UK government through the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), Innovate UK, and nine other consortium partners. The joint funding package for the project totalled £13.5m.

The landmark Grand Drive achievement is the latest to show how Britain is at the forefront of high-level automotive technology and a top location for investment.

Last year UK tech companies secured a third of the £30.4 billion raised in Europe, with the UK (10.1bn) raising more venture capital investment than Germany (£5.4bn) and France (£3.4bn) combined.

Bob Bateman, project manager at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, said, “The HumanDrive project allowed us to develop an autonomous vehicle that can tackle challenges encountered on UK roads that are unique to this part of the world, such as complex roundabouts and high-speed country lanes with no road markings, white lines or kerbs.”

David Moss, senior vice president for Research & Development in Europe, Nissan Europe, added, “Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision is to develop autonomous drive technologies for use in all of our cars in any area of the world.

"The door is now open to build on this successful UK research project, as we move towards a future which is more autonomous, more electric, and more connected."

SERVICING & M.O.T’s TYRES • BRAKES & BATTERIES CAMBELTS • DIAGNOSTICS BODYWORK • AIR CONDITIONING FOR CARS OF ALL MAKES & MODELS

01473 60 40 20 Fed Up with paying too much to service or repair your 4x4?

Suffolk 4x4 has manufacturer-trained mechanics ready to service and repair

all makes of 4x4 Main Dealer quality

with small business attention and prices.

Hassle-free Collection and Delivery.

01473 620883 to book your appointment www.suffolk4x4.co.uk

Unit 1 Springbank Farm, Foxhall, Ipswich, IP10 0AQ

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Fully insured pet business

Nu Vue Home Improvements

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DOG WALKING DOG-DAY-CARE from £10 from £15

All Building & Property Maintenance Undertaken

Tel: 07958 994492

Call: 01473 221164 743612

or mob: 07851

email: christchurchbark@gmail.com

www.christchurchbark.co.uk

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• Est. in 1988 • Fully insured • Free Quotes • and Advice

Removals & Deliveries

www.clear-viewremovals.co.uk Felixstowe 01394 276958 or 07808 043 127

For all your Interior and Exterior Painting and Decorating needs

P: 07473 496851

E: chris.jones270@ntlworld.com

25 years experience in the property maintenance industry.

UPVC Installation & Replacement Specialists Garden Rooms • Windows • Doors • Conservatories

Fully registered and certified with Certass.

Email: gp.newman@aol.co.uk

info@clear-viewremovals.co.uk

Your local plumbing & heating specialists All electrical work undertaken 24hr call out

Luke Edwards

✓ Central heating repairs, installs,

maintenance & upgrades ✓ General plumbing and bathroom fitting ✓ Powerflushing & gas safety checks

Call: 01473 871536

01473 311340 07800 753339

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For Emergencies: 07519 332 165

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MATTHEWS — BLOCK PAVING — We pressure/steam clean, reinstate sunken areas, refill joints, weed treat and apply acrylic sealant if required.

Call Rob

Tel 01473 841255 Mob 07779 201631 For a Free Quote

Established 1986

Manorside Travel offer taxi, minibus and coach hire across Ipswich.

IAN FOX

Decorating Specialist

Professional, confidence building fun classes for 4-16 year olds Kesgrave Community & Conference Centre Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5

Interior/Exterior Decorating Wallpapering • Artex Smoothing Gyproc Coving Supplied & Fixed

M: 07790 782588

We have a wide range of taxis for long distance and airport transfers our minibuses can carry up to 8 passengers while our coaches can cater for up to 28 passengers and can be used for private hire, airport transfers, sporting events, weddings etc.

Call us today to book your taxi or coach transport

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RECORD SHOP RECORDS BOUGHT & SOLD

TEL: 07956 194599

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• Patios • Tarmacing/Tar & Chip • Walls • Drainage • Fencing • Drop Kerbs • Block Paving • Car Parks and Forecourts • Resin Drives For free no obligation quote call

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Are you having trouble setting up or operating your TV / Audio or DVD? Has your equipment stopped working?

Does your TV need a re-tune?

New Domestic Appliances and TV Products Supplied

Help is at hand – Call Toby Hicks 01449 741056 / 07968 686035

R. BAKER

PAINTER & DECORATOR • Inside & Outside • Wallpaper Hanging • Domestic & Commercial • Fully insured

Tel:01473 271 706 • 07944 57 30 50

General and Bespoke slab manufacturer and supplier

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ON SITE REPAIRS TO HARD SURFACES, INCLUDING: • Ceramic tiles • Sanitaryware • Worktops • Doors and flooring And much more just ask!

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Tel: 07599 018700

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Stone Street, Crowfield, Ipswich, IP6 9SZ

01473 741358

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Caring is at the heart of everything we do...

Foxgrove – provides a high standard of residential care

Mill Lane – offers specialised nursing care for the elderly

Handford House – provides nursing care and dementia nursing care

High Road East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PU Tel: 01394 274037

79 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7RW Tel: 01394 279509

27a Cumberland Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3PA Tel: 01473 231111

Please do pop in or call anytime for further information, to arrange a tour or to meet the team

Haughgate House – provides a high standard of nursing care Haugh Lane, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1JG Tel: 01394 386249

Together we

Maynell House – provides a high standard of residential care High Road East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PU Tel: 01394 272731

respect, with compassion we care, through commitment we achieve Foxgrove has been rated outstanding by CQC (2019) Good

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Outstanding

Mill Lane, Handford House, Haughgate House and Maynell House have been rated Good by CQC (2019)

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