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Post: 12A Britannia Road, Ipswich IP4 4PE

Every Monday

New Horizons Club for older people, St Audry’s Club, Melton, 10am-2.30pm. Activities and entertainment and a home cooked lunch for £10 per day. tel. 07514 364752

Suffolk Carers Natter: A chance for family carers aged 55+ to come along and enjoy some “you” time, share experiences, make new friends and enjoy a cuppa and cake. At The Unity Centre, Meredith Road, Ipswich, 10am-12noon. Further info Tel: 01449 707030

Line Dance Class: Improver to Intermediate, 7.00pm, Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Rd, Ipswich. Bookings or more information contact Louise, 07941 069881

Woodbridge Citizen’s Advice, Woodbridge Library, 10am-noon. Independent and provides free, confidential and impartial advice

Every Tuesday

Ipswich Reggae Choir. Reggae singing group. £3 a week. John Mills Theatre, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, 7-9pm, all welcome, call Pat: 07533

867445

Craft Group. The Salvation Army, Queensway 10-12noon. £1.50 per session. Refreshments and lunch available at extra cost. For more details please call 01473 710721

Carpet Bowls at Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road, IP12 4PB, 1.30-4pm. £2 per session (first 2 free) inc. tea and biscuits.

Contact Sheila 01473 636608

Memory Lane Cafe, The Meeting Place, Limerick Close Ipswich IP1 5LR 11-2pm. For people living with dementia and their carers.

Contact Tina on 07742 300293

Co-op Senior Singers, friendly group singing a wide variety of songs for pleasure. No audition required. 10.00-11.30am at the West Suffolk College, formerly the Co-op Education Centre, Fore Street, Ipswich, IP4 1JW. Contact Vera on 01473 879817.

Arts & Crafts Group, Castlehill Community Centre, 1.30-3.30pm. Everyone welcome, £2 per session. Call Lois on 07951 779271

Every Wednesday

Pinewood Art Club, Community Centre, Laburnum Close, Ipswich 10am till 12pm, £3.

Contact 01473 211095 or 01473 658957

Lunch Club, The Salvation Army, Queens Way 12.30. Main course, dessert and cup of tea £5. Everyone welcome. Please call 01473 710721 to book in advance.

Zumba Gold (Easier Level), 10.30pm; Seated Zumba Gold, 1.30pm. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Rd, Ipswich. Bookings via “Bookwhen.com/Bumba” or 07450 730962

Every Thursday

Bike Nights, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Rd, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info www. stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

The Orwell Singers, female voice choir, Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich, 7-9pm during school terms. New members welcome. Call 01473 635955

New Horizons Club for older people, St Audry’s Club, Melton, 10am-2.30pm. Activities and entertainment and a home cooked lunch for £10 per day. tel. 07514 364752

Kurling and Boccia. Ipswich Oddfellows, 37 High St Ipswich, 10am, £2.50. 01473 251867

Line Dance Class: Improver to Intermediate, 7pm. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich. Bookings or more information contact Louise - 07941 069881

Bingo Club, Dumbarton Road Hall, 2-4pm, entrance fee £1. Tea & coffee served. Info: Chris on 01473 404190

Every Friday

Carpet Bowls at Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road. 1.30-4pm. £2 per session

(first 2 free) inc. tea and biscuits. Contact Sheila 01473 636608 – or just turn up!!!

Art for fun, The Salvation Army, Queensway 10-12noon. £2.50. Refreshments and lunch available at extra cost. Everyone welcome. Call 01473 710721 or email ipswich.priory@ salvationarmy.org.uk

Baby Boppers: Movement & Music for ages 1-4, every Friday 9.15am-10am, Copdock Village Hall. Contact dancefituk@mail.com / 07516 332915.

Chess Club at Woodbridge Library, 4.30pm. Contact library for further info

Short Mat Bowls at Pinewood Community Centre, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich IP8 3SL, 10am-12pm £4 members and guests. Tel 07785 236726 or 07808 628945

Carpet Bowls in a friendly atmosphere at Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich IP4 4HZ, 2.30-5pm. £2.50 per session . More details 01473 410 740.

Sequence Dancing at Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich. IP4 4HZ. 7.309.30pm. Members £3 each

Every Saturday

Mannings Weekend Market, Mannings, Felixstowe Seafront, 10-4pm.

Every Sunday

Stonham Car Boot Sale, weather permitting. Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Parham Airfield Museum, 11am-5pm, free admission & parking, WW2 artefacts, unique museum about Britain’s secret resistance army with replica, underground bunker, new exhibition hall, tea room and picnic area. Car Boot, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Rd, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449

711111

Mannings Weekend Market, Mannings, Felixstowe Seafront, 9-5pm.

Sat 1st Apr

Live Music: Hit List, 8pm start, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe IP11 9BB www.ftalc.co.uk

Table Top Sale, St Matthews Church, Ipswich. Raffle, cakes, bric-a-brac, toys, recordsl CDs, DVDs, books. Free entry, free tea & coffee, 9am-noon, iao Find & Pop-up shop

Live Music: Hit List, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe 8pm www.ftalc.co.uk

Wed 5th Apr

Talk: Dismantling the Devil’s Acre - Slums that shamed Victorian London at 2.15pm. Orwell DFAS, Tower Hall, Broadlands Way IP4 5SU. All welcome.

Talk: Suffolk Calendar Customs. Suffolk Family History Soc, The Salvation Army Citadel, 558, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, pay on door. 01473 274300

Talk: Aircraft Production in Suffolk/Norfolk during WW1, by Chris Turland. 7.30pm at Ipswich Sports Club, Henley Rd, Ipswich. Members Free, Non-members £3.

Sat 6th Apr

Walk: Cardinal Wolsey Connections. £10pp, 2pm walk & tea/coffee and cake. www. ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/ipswich/the-hold

Fri 7th-Sun 9th Apr

Easterfest Country Music Festival, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk

Fri 7th Apr

Live Music: Chris Mezza - Country & Western. 8-11pm. £5 Members, £6 Non-members. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Rd

Sat 8th Apr

Open Mic Afternoon, Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk

Live Music: Houseshakers. 8pm start, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe IP11 9BB

Sun 9th Apr

Live Music: Just Andy - 2 - 6pm and children’s party 1 - 4pm, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe Easter Party, Westgate Ward Social Club, 2-5.30pm. Member’s Child £3; Non-member £3.50. Will include Abacus Entertainment, McDonald’s & Chocolate. Call 01473 406679

Mon 10th Apr

Antiques and Collectors Fair, Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Rd, Woodbridge 9am-4pm. To book call 01728 660766 or 07788 942051

Spring Fair, Newton Green Village Hall, School Lane CO10 0QS, 10am-2pm. Variety of items, refreshments, free entrance & parking iao Winston’s Wheels Disabled Dog Charity. Contact Elaine: 07912 077617

Tues 11th Apr

Talk: Flower Power, Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Rd, Felixstowe, 7pm. Info 01394 211739

Fri 14th Apri

Race Night iao Felixstowe First Responders, 8pm start, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe, w

Thurs 13th Apr

Ipswich RSPB Group Indoor Meeting. Local Group AGM followed by ‘An East Anglian Wildlife Photographer’s Year’, an illustrated talk by Kevin Sawford, Wildlife Photographer. Rushmere St Andrew Church Hall, The Street, Rushmere, 7.30pm. Local members £3 (cons). Non-Members £5. U18s free. Info 07887 770942.

Sat 15th Apr

Live Music: M G Duo, 8pm start, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe IP11 9BB www.ftalc.co.uk

Live Music: Rod Stewart Tribute, 7pmMidnight, Westgate Ward Social Club, £5 or £7 on door. Call 01473 406679

Spring Fair iao Winston’s Wheels Disabled Dog Charity, Newton Green Village Hall, School Lane CO10 0QS, 11am-2pm

Live Music: Coast. 8-11.15pm. £3 Members, £6 Non-members. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Rd, Ipswich Quiz Night iao Suffolk RSPCA, St Michael’s Church Centre, Martlesham Heath. 7pm for 7.30pm start. Teams of up to 6, £8pp inc jacket potato supper. Soft / hot drinks available. Advance bookings only call Kate 01449 614057

Sun 16th April

Copdock Medals & Militaria Fair. Copdock Community Hall, Old London Rd, Copdock IP8 3JD. 9,30am-2pm, admission £3, U16s Free. Quality dealers from Waterloo to WWII. More info 07733 474905 or 07810 311977

Tues 18th Apr

Ipswich RSPB Local Group Midweek Walk round Gippeswyk Park. Meet at 10.30am at Hawthorn Drive entrance. Approx 2 hrs. Contact 01473 258791. No charge. All welcome.

Wed 19th Apr

Community Cuppa. Social group for over 65’s. enjoy a cuppa and chat and find out how the Later Life Community Team can help you or your community. The Meeting Place, Limerick Close, Ipswich, 2-4pm. More info from Tracey 01284 334516

Fri 21st Apr

Live Music: Paul James, C&W 8-11pm. £5 Members, £6 Non-members. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Rd, Ipswich

Sat 22nd Apr

Peninsula Crafts Exhibition, Capel St Mary Community Centre, 2-7pm Open Mic Afternoon, Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Afterdrive, Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns. co.uk or call 01449 711111

Live Music: Nikki & the Switchblades, 8pm start, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe, www.ftalc.co.uk Coffee Morning, 10am-12 noon St Mary’s Church Room, Bramford. Bacon rolls, hot dogs, scones, sausage rolls etc.

Sun 23rd Apr

Peninsula Crafts Exhibition, Capel St Mary Community Centre, 2-4pm

Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting to Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve for spring birds and flora. Meet at 9am at reserve car park off A1071. 2-3 hours. 2-3 miles. Tel 07887 770942. No charge. All welcome.

Wed 26th Apr

Talk: Adders at Minsmere with Steve Everett. Stowupland Village Hall. 7.30pm, £3

Talk: The GER Heritage of Mid-Norfolk Railway. Ipswich Citadel, Salvation Army, 558 Woodbridge Rd, Ipswich, 7.30pm. £2.50 members; Others £4

Sat 29th & Sun 30th Apr

Open Dog Obedience Show, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns. co.uk or call 01449 711111

Sat 29th Apr

Live Music: Stepback, 8pm start, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe, www.ftalc.co.uk Jumble Sale, Lt Blakenham Village Hall, Valley Road IP8 4LT, 2-4pm

Sun 30th Apr

Live Music: Two Generations 2-6pm, Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, 182 High Road West, Felixstowe, www.ftalc.co.uk