Sadie’s Nine Lives is about just that!

Join the iconic BBC Essex radio host and singer Sadie Nine for her one-woman show as she takes you through hilarious times, her crazy tours and true stories from her amazing radio career that has spanned over 25 years.

She’ll talk of stories of stars she’s graced the stage with, hilarious memories as a singer and actor, and talk movingly about her battle with cancer and what it means to be a survivor.

Featuring long-suffering husband Al and Sadie’s dogs Janice and Tiger Lily... audiences can expect anything!

Sadie’s Nine Lives will take place at the Mercury Theatre on Friday 5th May at 7.30pm as part of the theatre’s current season of visiting work. Tickets range from £15-£18 and can be purchased online at www.mercurytheatre. co.uk, over the phone by calling the Box Office on 01206 573948 or in person.

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. Further information 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, 10am12noon. Further info Tel: 01449 707030 Group Exercise Classes: Stretch & Strengthen 5.15pm-6.15pm and JazzFit 6.15pm-7.15pm. Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall. Contact dancefituk@mail. com / www.dancefituk.com

Badminton, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, 7.30-10pm, £2.50, over 18s only. Tel: 07711 811748

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 to everybody.

Every Tuesday

Ipswich Reggae Choir. Come and join the fun with this 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. Everyone welcome. For more details please call 01473 710721 or email ipswich.priory@ salvationarmy.org.uk

Carpet Bowls at Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road, IP12 4PB, 1.304pm. £2 per session (first 2 free) inc. tea and biscuits. Contact Sheila 01473 636608 – or just turn up!!!

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

Charity Bingo Night, Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Rd, Woodbridge, IP12 4AU. 7.45pm9.45pm. More information call 01728

660766

Co-op Senior Singers, friendly group singing a wide variety of songs for pleasure. No audition required. 10.0011.30am 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. For more information call 07951 779271

Every Wednesday

Pinewood Art Club, Pinewood Community Centre, Laburnum Close, Ipswich10am till 12pm, £3 per session. 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.

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. 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. Further information tel. 07514 364752

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

Co op Senior Singers. Come and join a friendly group who sing a wide variety of songs for pleasure and friendship. West Suffolk College, Fore Street, Ipswich. Parking at the rear. For info call Vera Manning on 01473 879817.

Line Dance Class: Improver to Intermediate, 7pm. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich. Contact Louise - 07941 069881

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

Every Friday

Reading Round - a book group with a difference! Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich, 1.45pm till 3.15pm. FREE. Book a place, contact louise.millar@rlfeducation.org.uk

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.

Dance & Fitness: Fridays at Copdock Village Hall. JazzFit 10am-11am. Adult Ballet (all abilities) 11.15am-12.15pm. Stretch & Strengthen 12.15pm-1.15pm. Contact dancefituk@mail.com

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.

Every Sunday

Stonham Car Boot Sale, weather permitting. Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Car Boot, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Rd, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Mon 1st May

Woodbridge Collectors’ Fair, Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Rd, Woodbridge, 9.30am-4pm. Food and refreshments all day.

Wed 3rd May

Talk: Suffolk & Pirate Radio. Suffolk links and experiences with those pesky Pirate Radio Ships and old WW2 Military Towers broadcasting off the Suffolk Coast. Suffolk Family History Soc, The Salvation Army Citadel, 558, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, pay on door. 01473 274300

Thurs 4th May

Life on the Road: memories of a singer, comedian, actor and presenter by Peter Regelous. Salvation Army Hall, Felixstowe 10.30am-12.30www.u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk

Fri 5th May

Live Music: John Permenter - Country & Western. 8-11pm. Licensed bar. Cooked food. £5 Members, £6 Nonmembers. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Rd, Ipswich

Sat 6th May

Coronation Disco for Families. 7-11pm. Licensed bar. Cooked food. Free Entry. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich

Sun 7th May

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

Stonham Motorcycle Show, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal. www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Tues 9th May

Felixstowe Garden Club, Talk by Matt Tanton Brown on Climbers and Wall Shrubs, 7pm. Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Rd, Felixstowe, 01394 211739 for info

Sat 13th May

Live Music - Andy Ottley Elvis Tribute 8-11.15pm. Licensed bar. Cooked food. £3 Members, £6 Non-members. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich

Live Music: with Logan Paul Murphy, Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting. Ipswich in Song – Birdsong in Christchurch Park. Meet at 07:30 at Soane Street entrance IP4 2BE. Map ref TM165448. Contact 01473 258791. No charge. All welcome.

Sat 14th May

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

Spring Break Kustom Kulture, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Mon 15th May

Dressing Henry VII, 10.30am-12.30pm. Woodbridge Football Club, 17 Fynn Rd, Woodbridge, www.u3aeastsuffolk.org.uk

Wed 17th May

Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting to Newbourne Springs Suffolk Wildlife Trust Reserve for Nightingales. Meet at 18:30 at reserve car park. IP12 4NY. Map ref TM276433.2 hours. 2 miles. Can be muddy underfoot. Contact 01473 258791. No charge. All welcome. 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 19th May

Nikki Jo Brown - Country & Western 8-11pm, £5 Members, £6 Nonmembers. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich

Sat 20th & Sun 21st May

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

Sat 20th May

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

Sun 21st May

Live Music: The Jive Aces. Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Fri 26th to Mon 29th May

Ska, Skins & Scooters, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, IP14 6AT. More info go to www.stonhambarns.co.uk or call 01449 711111

Fri 26th May

Live Music - Simply Jackson - Michael Jackson Tribute, 8-11.15pm. £3 Members, £6 Non-members. Rosary Conservative Club, Bramford Road, Ipswich

Sat 27th May

Open Mic Afternoon, Aspal Theatre, Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal. Info call 01449 711111 www.stonhambarns.co.uk or Coffee Morning, 10am-12 noon St Mary’s Church Room, Bramford. Refreshments. Sale of books, jigsaws, DVDs and more. iao church maintenance

Tues 30th May

Ipswich RSPB Local Group Midweek Walk round Kiln Meadow and Spring Wood. Meet at 10:30 at Marbled White Drive. IP8 3TL. Map ref TM143417.

A new study has revealed that people should think about increasing their daily step count to help their mental and physical wellbeing.

According to the report, conducted by the Public Health Agency (PHA), adding more walking into your day can not only help with physical health issues such as obesity, but it can also help to reduce anxiety and help you sleep better.

So with the first signs of spring finally starting to appear, why not take time to improve your physical and mental wellbeing?

Below the team of experts at Private Rehab Clinic Delamere have revealed their top tips on ways you can boost your overall wellbeing this spring!

1. Practice yoga

Yoga has many health benefits including mental relaxation and can be easily participated in from the comfort of your own home. If you are a beginner there are lots of entry-level tutorials available online to get you going. Yoga is often used as part of addiction recovery, as it helps to regulate stress hormones including adrenaline and cortisol. The method of relaxation helps to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings for alcohol and provides a healthy outlet to cope with potential triggers and everyday stress.

2. Have a bath

A soothing bath helps you to switch off and unwind, as submerging your body into water can not only reduce inflammation and muscle aches, but it also calms the nervous system and reduces stress levels. There are also a wide variety of calming bath oils and salts that you can add to your bath for additional relaxation.