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Red Rose Chain’s “Taming of the Shrew” www.theatreintheforest.com 23rd July - 25th August

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Mud, Bugs and Baking Every Thursday and Friday morning during the school summer holidays the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket are running Mud, Bugs and Baking, starting with ‘Mr Gumpy’s Outing’ on the 25th and 26th of July and ending with ‘Old MacDonald’ on the 29th and 30th of August. If you miss booking onto one of the sessions there is a second chance to come along as each one is available twice!

Each session starts with a story followed by fun activities for everyone to join in with.

Come and hear ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’ then make some traditional Suffolk Rusks or listen to ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ and try your hand at making jelly worms. Drinks and biscuits are included in every session.

If you have an under five you could also come along to the Under Fives Storytime, Welly Walk and Yoga which are held at the

museum all year round. They are free with museum entry. The museum also has a year-long season ticket which gives entry to all our family activities, just £55 for two adults, three children or £37 for one adult and up to three children.

The summer holiday activities are from 10am until 12pm and are led by a member of the museum staff, they cost £2 per child plus normal museum entry. There are limited spaces so please book ahead; To book please contact Jo Rooks at education@eastanglianlife.org.uk or on 01449 612229. Under 5s sessions are free with museum entry.

• For more information and a full list of activities have a look on the museum website www.eastanglianlife.org.uk or pop into the Stowmarket Tourist Information Centre and pick up a leaflet.

Planning THE Wedding of YOUR Dreams?

THE Wedding Fayre....! has been running inspirational quality wedding exhibitions for over 13 years and aim to present vibrant, inspiring well organised fayres at some of the very best wedding venues in the region. Because your BIG DAY is all about the small details.

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On 15th September the unique contemporary venue Trinity Park will be the picturesque backdrop to THE Wedding Fayre...! where 55 of the best wedding experts and suppliers will be keen to help you plan your perfect day. There will be Beautiful Catwalk Shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm with stunning gowns in every style.

Trinity Park is one of THE best venues in the region, set in 300 acres of attractive parkland it can host receptions from 40 to 400 guests. Bridal tours will be available throughout the day.

Event organiser Sharon Donaldson says, “This is the 9th year at Trinity Park and I am thrilled to be working with such an excellent venue and superb wedding suppliers with such creative ideas.

“We always try to have a selection of everything you need for your big day from bridalwear to mother of the bride outfits, hats, tiaras, shoes, menswear, caterers, florists, venues, photographers, cake makers, hair and beauty, fitness, diets, musicians, discos, wedding transport, gift services, jewellers, videographers, stationery, favours, candy buffets, venue decoration and much more.

“We try and make our bride and grooms feel extra special when they visit our fayres, after all, they are planning what should be one of the most memorable days of their lives” With FREE Wedding magazines on arrival and 20 bottles of Bucks Fizz to be given to the first 20 brides plus, delicious catering and a bar THE Wedding Fayre...! has all the ingredients for a truly romantic and memorable wedding.

A fantastic day out for the bridal party - Come and be inspired!

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INSIDE THIS MONTH AUGUST Homes and Gardens:

Carnival Time:

Ideas and advice including a profile on a decoration project, kitchens and an exciting plant product where you just add water to get food!

26-29 James Hazell: BBC Radio Suffolk presenter James with his wry look on life as he takes up cycling with all it’s hazards, plus arc welding, the onslaught of time and tennis – what a mix!

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It’s August and it’s carnival time in Felixstowe and this year is set to host a bumper parade and two days of fun and music.

12&13 The Wild Sleep Out: There’s lots going on at RSPB Minsmere this summer including a brand new adventure “The Wild Sleep Out”.

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Affordable fun this summer at Colchester and Ipswich Museums really like going to school during Queen Victoria’s reign.

Keeping the children amused this summer doesn’t have to break the bank and Colchester and Ipswich Museums have a range of fun, hands-on and affordable activities that are suitable for children aged two and above.

If you’ve ever wondered what burrows beneath the earth, why not come along to the National History Museum in Colchester, 30th July, and meet the animals that live beneath our feet. If reptiles are more your thing, see some of these fascinating creatures up close on 13th August.

The theme of this year’s summer events across all the Museums will be Other Worlds and the planned activities are certain to spark the imagination of younger visitors.

At the Ipswich museum, children will have the opportunity to explore the natural, world collections and past worlds. The activities available include making pictures and mosaics, exploring the Planetarium and African drumming.

Meanwhile, the themed activities at the Colchester museums will be Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Children will have the opportunity to make their very own DIY herb garden, create beautiful butterflies and undersea light up animals.

The events programme across the three Ipswich venues start during the week beginning 22nd July 2013.

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At the Ipswich Museum children will be enthralled by explorers’ tales of Antarctica, 30th July, while on 27th August children can be transported back in time to attend Scribe School.

Meanwhile, over at Ipswich Art School youngsters can get hands on by making clay class mascots on 28th August.

At Christchurch Mansion, 25th July, children will be creating a Fuzzy Felt Garden, while on 15th August they will hear tales from Tudor times. On 29th August children can experience what it was

Create a sunny, happy sun clay plaque to brighten up any room at Hollytrees Museum between Wednesday 31st July and Thursday 1st August. Or make yourself a fan on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th August that will keep you cool during the long, hot summer.

All eyes will be starboard on 22nd and 23rd August for a cardboard boat and ship building creative session.

• These are just a selection of the actionpacked events taking place at Colchester and Ipswich Museums. To see the full programme or to book an event, please go to: www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on

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Celebrating Ipswich’s Maritime Heritage Running from 19th until 26th August ‘Celebrate Ipswich’ will include a range of exciting town centre activities and culminates in the annual Maritime Festival.

Following on from the success of the past two years, Ipswich Central and Ipswich Borough Council will again be working in partnership to deliver an event and promotion worthy of East Anglia’s premier waterfront town centre.

The weeklong celebration will be ‘All About Ipswich’ and the best it has to offer with a series of events in the town centre including the open air showing of ‘Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs’, the return of the Coca Cola lorry and the ever-popular ‘Titan the Robot’.

This is then followed by the annual Maritime Ipswich Festival, which takes place over the August bank holiday weekend (23rd – 26th August). The waterfront will be a hive of activity as Ipswich celebrates its rich and colourful maritime history.

Maritime weekend is set to be jam packed with things to do to keep the whole family entertained. Make time to check out the pop-up maritime museums - featuring Broke and the

Shannon. Head to the waterfront to see the ASTO sailing yachts arrival and mooring; they’ll be located near UCS, so don't miss out on your chance to climb aboard on Saturday and over the weekend on the water. You can also check out a range of stunning art available at the UCS Art Ahoy

exhibition in the UCS foyer. Enjoy a great selection of food, gifts and goodies at the Continental Market on the waterfront near Orwell Quay or wander along the waterfront towards DanceEast where there will be a Maritime themed market throughout the weekend.

The festival also sees the return of the annual Ipswich Beer Festival which will be in full flow from the Thursday afternoon right through until Monday, serving a range or beers, ciders and food, again down on Orwell Quay.

There will also be live music, food stalls, a craft market and much more, all adding to the sense of occasion.

There will also be a chance for visitors to learn more about Ipswich’s maritime history with historical re-enactments happening across the weekend. This year’s line up also includes historic vessels, beautiful yachts, continental markets, Georgian re-enactments, popular music and entertainment.

The Orwell Lady, Victor and Viking

Blue will all be offering short cruises and daytime sails throughout the weekend.

Business along the waterfront will all be taking part providing special offers and events especially for the weekend and there will be entertainment for all the family during the weekend, for full details visit www.allaboutipswich.com With so much going on, Ipswich is sure to impress for another year.

The Helmingham Festival of Classic & Sports Cars In it’s seventeenth year The Festival of Classic & Sports Cars held at Helmingham Hall is a wonderful day out for car enthusiasts and the whole family. Held in association with the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC), to help raise money for EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices), the 2013 festival is set to be the best yet!

Over 700 exhibiting vehicles attend representing the last 10 decades of motoring history, including many from Britain’s motoring heyday. Exquisite marques on display include Alvis, Bristol, Jensen, AC Riley, Armstrong Siddeley, Lea Francis, Crossley, BSA, Logonda, Lanchester and Gordon Keeble. The oldest vehicle Helmingham has been privileged enough to display is a 1914 Ford Model T and the latest sports car models include Ferrari, Porsche, Corvette, Mustang and Aston Martins amongst many others! This amazing collection of vehicles is displayed against the magnificent backdrop of the moated Tudor Hall which sits in the middle of an ancient deer park. The exhibiting cars also have the chance to parade up and down the main drive in concourse sessions throughout the day.

As well as the impressive display of vehicles the day offers main ring entertainment, trade stalls and local food, drink and music. Visitors also have the chance to explore the Grade 1 Listed gardens which have been extensively redesigned by the current Lady Tollemache, a Chelsea Gold Medallist, and are open to visitors who find themselves enchanted by the herbaceous borders, walled kitchen, herb, knot, rose and wild gardens.

The Festival of Classic & Sports Cars is on Sunday 4th August from 10am until 5pm. For more information visit www.helmingham.com

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News from ITFC Charitable Trust Come relax in the Free Healthy eating sessions company of the owls on offer for schools

During the long, hot, lazy days of summer the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary at Stonham Barns, is a calm and relaxing destination for visitors of all ages.

The beautiful site covers two acres of landscaped grounds, with spacious, naturalistic aviaries, perfumed sensory garden with seating and summer house, butterfly and bee garden, children's play area with mini maze and plenty of space to spread out for a picnic.

The pretty Woodland Walk offers a shady canopy under which to investigate wildlife ponds, bug hotels, bird houses and a new wheelchair accessible bird hide. The latest offspring of the red squirrel colony and cheeky meerkat family are also to be found there.

The highlight of the sanctuary's calendar for the month of August is the annual SAVE IT!! event when a variety of local groups passionate about saving the environment will gather together to offer visitors an insight into their work.

If you would like to get up close and personal to a champion Suffolk Punch horse; visit patients from the Ipswich Hedgehog Rescue; watch bees at work and roll a wax candle; see a bird ringing demonstration; investigate owl boxes and marvel at the skill of the Suffolk Village Spinners, then the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary can offer all this and more on Sunday 4th August from 10am until 4.30pm.

In addition, three spectacular flying displays will take place, alongside two entertaining meerkat feeding sessions. The busy Raptor Hospital and Ferret Family can also be visited throughout the day.

Admission to the sanctuary consists of an all day come-and-go ticket, valid from 10am until 5pm, ensuring that visitors can spend as much time as they like enjoying the facilities. These also include a unique owlie gift shop and a restaurant on site.

For more information visit www.owl-help.org.uk or telephone 0845 680 7897.

A programme aimed at teaching youngsters how to live a healthier lifestyle is looking for more schools to take part. The ITFC Charitable Trust has Free Healthy Lifestyle spaces currently available for Primary School children – suitable for years four, five or six. Activ8it Plus is a specialist programme run, without cost to the participating schools, by the Trust’s Healthy Lifestyle Advisor James Colchester.

The programme, supported by ITFC Charitable Trust, offers schools across Suffolk six free sessions, held during the school day. James delivers the programme in the school and the lesson includes teaching the children about leading a healthy lifestyle and entertaining them too with an hour of multisport. These educational lessons focus on the importance of breakfast, food groups, getting your five a day, the sugars in sports drinking and the merits of exercise when it comes to learning.

The sport part of the session can be a mixture of sports or tailored to the schools requirements i.e. a full six weeks of one particular sport.

Mr Ashton a teacher at Whitton Primary School, has students who have already seen the benefit of the Trust’s Active8it Plus programme. “It was especially good and useful to get a variety in our Science and P.E lessons as it adds something extra to the educational experience.

“The style of delivery was impressive, incorporating various teaching strategies, it enabled James to keep the children’s attention and to manage behaviour.”

Should you like to bring this FREE exciting project to your school or find out more, please email james.colchester@itfc.co.uk or phone 01473 400589.

Activ8it Plus is on a first come, first served basis and is now booking schools for 2013/14 academic year.

The ITFC Charitable Trust is also still taking bookings for their Summer Holiday Camps, which run until 31st August. The holiday camps run throughout the summer across Suffolk at a variety of venues.

For bookings for both call the ITFC Charitable Trust on 0845 1369 333 to find out more.

For more details of how the ITFC Charitable Trust works with schools and young people in Suffolk check out www.itfccharitabletrust.org.uk

Wild Tracks Charity Karting Event On Friday 27th September from 4.30pm at Kennett, Newmarket The ITFC Charitable Trust are looking for 18 teams of four to join us for the one hour karting endurance race which is a team-based series of timed races. Each team will decide their own team strategy after they’ve completed their open practice/qualifier session. This gives team managers a chance to evaluate their team members and plan their race strategy! Once you are underway the race computer allows progress to be followed and teams can adjust their strategy accordingly. This event will require excellent strategic and communication skills between you and your team – are you up for the challenge? Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams and all races include three qualifying laps and trophies also will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each team member too.

To book your team contact Arabella Michell and be sure to mention it’s for the special ITFC Charitable Trust Charity karting event. Email arabella@wildtracksltd.co.uk or call WildTracks on 01638 751 918 – places are limited for this night of networking and fundraising or should we say FunRacing?! So don’t delay book your team in today.

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Full timetable of events at Steam Railway August is a great time to go and sample the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, the only heritage railway in Suffolk.

Every open day throughout the month (there’s ten of them for you to take your pick from) will feature vintage steam hauled trains on the museum’s

and the ever popular Rail ‘n’ Ale weekend over the Bank Holiday on 25th and 26th. And, for the first time this year the museum are running Light Railway Days - every Wednesday of the month where they just run the train. No frills, no added extras, just the chance to get a feel of

great day out, so you are bound to want to return after your first visit, so a season ticket scheme is on offer to allow you to visit as many times as you like for 12 months at no extra

cost. You don’t have to ask specially for a season ticket; every one of the museum’s tickets gives you this privilege, so why not keep hold of it and make a return visit?

Ever tickled a piglet?

Throughout the summer there is always so much to do at Baylham Rare Breeds Farm. Situated in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, on the banks of the River Gipping, the farm is a delight for animal and countryside lovers alike.

During spring, regulars to the farm will have seen plenty of new arrivals - lambs, piglets, kids and calves. But in addition to these youngsters two large black pigs, Ella and Nina, arrived in June and Gideon, a Golden Guernsey arrived in July. So there are plenty of new faces, as well as the regulars all waiting to mount a charm offensive, in the hope of a little food and attention. But if tickling piglets is more your thing, look out for Pebbles and Bam Bam the two Kune Kunes – they are likely to be found in the orchard and love to have their bellies tickled.

demonstration line and a variety of exciting events. There are also days where you can come just to sample the railway’s unique atmosphere from the train.

Some of the big events in August include two model railway exhibitions

how the MSLR would have been during its golden years. Ride on the train, visit the museum and workshops and soak in the wonderful Edwardian atmosphere of an English light railway.

The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is a

On your bike for Hospice Join a charity cycle ride through the idyllic Suffolk countryside on Sunday 4th August.

Starting and finishing at Glemham Hall, the event features a choice of two routes; one is 35 miles, the other a more challenging 60 miles.

Cyclists are asked to raise sponsorship and all proceeds will help the Hospice, an independent charity which costs £8.7m a year to run and relies on fundraising events such as the Suffolk Coast Bike Ride as well as individual donations and the income generated from its shops. Entry fees are £17.50 in advance for adults or £20 on the day or £8 for children under 14. Teams of six or more can also enter for £16.50 in advance. Riders can set off between 8am - 10am at a time to suit you.

There is a minimum age of 12 for the 35-mile route and 15 for the 60-mile route, and all cyclists under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be stops along the route for you to refill water bottles and buy food and drinks.

To register online visit www.bike-events.co.uk or request a registration form by calling St Elizabeth Hospice’s fundraising team on 01473 723600 or email fundraising@stelizabethhospice.org.uk

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is six miles north west of Ipswich, off the B1113 between Great Blakenham and Needham Market. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays from 10am to 5pm. With entry prices at £6 for adults, £5 for concessions, £3 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. The farm café is open all day, selling homemade cakes, lunches, hot and cold drinks and ice cream.

• For more information follow on Facebook, visit the website at www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk or call 01473 830264.

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Explore a home for nature The Suffolk coast is an amazing place to live and visit. It’s also a fantastic home for nature. Some nature is easy to spot: herring gulls stealing your chips, rabbits munching on grass along the road verges or wasps that seem to be drawn to ice cream like magnets.

This summer, why not pause for a few minutes and look a little closer. You’ll be amazed at how much nature is all around you, even in your garden: beautiful butterflies flitting from flower to flower; bees busily searching for pollen, spiders spinning their intricate webs, maybe even a hedgehog snuffling across the lawn at night.

Over the weekend of 9th to 11th August we’d like you to experience nature in a new way by taking part in the RSPB Big Wild Sleepout. You could camp in the garden or even sleep under the stars, or perhaps you’d like to join in a unique chance to camp on a RSPB nature reserve. There will be camping at

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dissection, bird ringing demonstrations and introductory guided walks. Check the website for further details.

Entry to Minsmere is free for RSPB members.

There’s a charge for non-members. The visitor centre, shop and cafe are open 9am to 5pm daily, with the countryside walks remaining open from dawn to dusk. For further details see www.rspb.org.uk/minsmere or call 01728 648281.

Minsmere on Friday 9th August and Havergate Island on Saturday 10th August. Places are limited, so contact RSPB Minsmere now to reserve your place.

If night time nature discovery doesn’t appeal to you then a visit to Minsmere is the perfect way to explore a home for all sorts of nature: flowers, insects, mammals and reptiles as well as birds and beautiful landscapes. The volunteer guides are always happy to help, or you could join a guided walk.

Families can enjoy the Wild Zone, complete with den building, child-sized sand martin tunnels and a migration maze.

There’s also some great Explorer backpacks to borrow, containing binoculars and a bird bingo checklist.

Throughout the school holidays there is a variety of additional activities for families to enjoy, including pond dipping, owl pellet

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Cars, shopping and BBQs Our summer weather seems to have finally broken and we are all able to enjoy the beautiful sunshine; the BBQ’s are out and the patio furniture has been cleaned ready to relax and spend time with our families. So what better way to take in the glorious sunshine then to head to Stonham Barns Leisure & Retail Village for the fantastic Classic Car Show & Vintage Market on Sunday 18th August from 10am until 4pm.

This is Stonham Barns biggest one-day event featuring hundreds of classic cars on display ranging from early 1920’s to modern day marques and models. Within this show is a Vintage Market with lots of traders selling all kinds of retro and vintage memorabilia from the 40’s through to the 60’s and 70’s.

A range of additional activities are on throughout the day to keep all the family entertained, including a family funfair, food and drink outlets, Jive dancing displays and Rock n Roll DJ’s, this really will be a fantastic event to attend! Prices for the show are adults at £7.50, OAPS and concessions at £5.00 and under 16’s go FREE! However if classic cars aren’t quite your thing, why not attend one of the other brilliant shows coming up; including the St Helena Hospice Charity Fun & Music Festival on Saturday 7th September, featuring a host of attractions including Live Music, Family Friendly Events, Games, Bouncy Castle, Craft Market, Food Outlets, Fully Licensed Bar and camping options. This is a fantastic event for everyone involved to have fun but raise money for a great cause too.

Or come and attend the Heavy Horse Day and Horse Show on Sunday 29th September 2013; combining a Show Jumping competition event with a full working horse display and rural life event, this show will appeal to the equestrian community as well as those interested in horses and traditional Suffolk country life and bygone eras. As a new event to Stonham Barns this really isn’t one you want to miss out on!

For further details on any events at Stonham Barns please visit the newly re-launched website www.stonham-barns.co.uk or contact the team on 01449 711111 who will be happy to help.

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Orwell Meadows has it all Summer Cruising right on your doorstep Orwell Meadows Leisure Park is situated in the beautiful Orwell Country Park on the banks of the river Orwell just outside Ipswich.

Orwell Meadows is a family owned and run park that offers pitches for the touring caravaner or camper, as well as a small fleet of holiday homes that are available to hire.

The park itself is flat and well drained, with south facing horse shoe meadows each accommodating up to 15 spacious pitches, most of which have electrical hook ups.

Orwell Meadows, although not overly commercialised, does offer most of the facilities you would expect including; an outdoor and toddlers pool, bar and restaurant, high quality shower blocks, a play area and entertainment at the weekends during the holiday season.

The owners of Orwell Meadows pride themselves on their friendly reputation and there is always a helpful member of staff available to answer any questions guests may have.

The Leisure Park also makes the ideal base to explore the Suffolk countryside, you can enjoy many lovely walks in Orwell Park and along the river, explore the Suffolk heritage coast or visit

So the sun is finally here and the Victor’s sails look glorious in the sunshine on the sparkling waters of the Orwell.

August brings more exciting times for the crew and passengers while they look forward to the Bank Holiday and the ever-popular Ipswich Maritime Festival from the 23rd to 26th August.

This year, the Victor will have a selection of cruises available over the Maritime weekend to tempt everyone to join them on board.

From the ever-popular supper and cream tea cruises to a celebratory sunset and firework cruise. The further addition of a ‘static cruise’ to enjoy an evening concert and a morning coffee and cake cruise you really are spoilt for choice.

Recent charter bookings have welcomed some wonderful celebrations such as a 50th birthday, an anniversary party, and a 30 year reunion which was a great success.

With choices of catering options from ‘bring your own’ to champagne and canapés, a hog roast or a hot meal pre ordered from an extensive menu choice, the Victor offers a truly unique and individual experience.

The introduction of the picnic cruises this year have proved popular, however, there is still have some availability for August so families have the chance to come on board during the school holidays, bring their own picnic and sit back and enjoy the view along the Orwell. Wes and his crew are always happy to encourage children to talk to them and learn some of the history of a working barge and they may even get the chance to take the helm and help raise a sail.

So, here’s to a sunny August and a successful Maritime Festival and Wes and his crew look forward to welcoming you on board!

• For more information and reservations, contact Ipswich Tourist Information on 01473 258070 or email tourist@ipswich.gov.uk

Constable Country, both just a short drive away!

Even if you live locally, a few nights away at Orwell Meadows will offer you a lovely, countryside retreat, somewhere where you can relax a recharge your batteries!

Orwell Meadows Leisure Park can be found at Priory Lane, Ipswich, for more information you can visit their website at www.orwellmeadows.co.uk or call 01473 726666.

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All About Dogs

Norfolk All About Dogs Show will be at the Norfolk Showground, Norwich on Sunday 25th and Monday 26th August 2013 The Norfolk All About Dogs Show is a fantastic two-day event dedicated to canine fun and games! Whether it’s making a splash in the Dock Dogs pool, cheering on the dogs in the arena displays, or entering your dog in to the Fun Dog Show and winning a rosette – there’s something for everyone at the All About Dogs Show.

Bring your dog along to this great day-out, a fantastic chance to socialise puppies, meet breeders, discover rare breeds and shop for thousands of doggy related products. It’s all for fun and will feel like Disneyland for Dogs as the whole day is filled with wagging tails, fun, fur and slobber!

A brand new Summer Flower Parade taking place on Monday 26th August will celebrate the summer and visitors can join in with the floral fancy dress parade with their dog! Whether you dress up in something floral, attach some flowers to your dogs lead, or dress your dog in flowers - this fantastic parade oozes summer madness and floral fun, so get designing and be as creative as you can! It’s free to enter and there’s no need to register, all those who take part will receive a certificate and rosette, with a trophy for the judges favourite.

All About Dogs will be at the Norfolk Show Ground on Sunday 25th and Monday 26th August, gates open at 9.30am.

Entrance is £6.50 for adults and £2 for children, for more information visit www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk

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Suffolk Dog Day Broadcaster, writer, mum and owner of Posy the dog, Suffolk’s Emma Freud will officially open this year’s Suffolk Dog Day, which returns for the sixth successive year on Sunday 28th July and once again Lord and Lady Tollemache are kindly opening their stunning grounds and gardens at Helmingham Hall for the event that benefits the work of The Suffolk Foundation.

This year the adult showing classes for both Pedigrees and Crossbreeds, will take place in the newly named Helmingham Ring, (formerly the Main Ring) while childfriendly showing classes, as well as new events and features will take place in the extended Suffolk Ring.

The action packed day celebrates every aspect of the role that our canine friends play in our lives and shows just what intelligent and clever creatures they are. Try your dog in the “On the Scent” agility ring, in the Gun Dog Scurry or Doglympics, which was too successful to put away at the end of 2012 and its legacy lives on!

One new feature that’s creating a noise for this year’s Suffolk Dog Day. Doggytude – not to be outdone by any other musical event – is a dedicated bandstand with a packed programme of music from Suffolk’s home-grown musicians and singer-songwriters bringing you their own unique sounds.

Making their debut are Suffolk based musicians to entertain you during the day, organised

by Justine de Mierre, doyenne of the Suffolk Open Mic series.

Here’s the programme: 10am Straight from the Horse’s Mouth 11am Justine de Mierre 11.45am Aartwork 12.30pm 1normal 1.15pm Kev Walford 2pm Fireflies on Mars 2.45pm Sara Deyn 3.30pm Reset Prose 4.15pm Straight from the Horse’s Mouth Be sure to catch the amazing Flyball demonstration, dogs at work rounding up ducks and geese, a guide to grooming as well as news from some of the various voluntary and community groups who have benefitted from grants made by the Suffolk Community Foundation with monies from previous Suffolk Dog Days.

And in the newly named Helmingham Ring, which runs classes throughout the day, Essex Dog display team, recently returned from performing to celebrate the millionth dog that’s travelled through the Channel Tunnel, will be showing the skills of their rescue dogs at 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

A Flyball demonstration, sheep dog display and the New Foundlands and Bull Terriers are also among the many acts that will be their on the day to entertain visitors.

The gates open at 10am and the ring action starts at 11.30am. Ticket prices will be held at 2011 prices with reduced entry for tickets bought in advance at £6 for adults, £4 for children and concessions and £16 for a family ticket giving entry to two adults and two children. Registration for dog classes is £3 per class and car parking is free.

• For latest news and to register for classes and buy tickets visit www.suffolkdogday.com or call 01473 786918.

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It’s Carnival Time again in Felixstowe on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August.

It’s carnival time in Felixstowe on Saturday 10th August, When the colourful procession of floats wend their way through the streets of the seaside town.

This year’s theme is Pantomime and promises to be a weekend of entertainment for all the family.

Starting from Beatrice Avenue at 1pm, the procession will follow a slightly different route this year going straight through the town centre, before finishing at Sea Road.

A full weekend of entrainment has also been planned in Langer Park with something to suit all tastes. Starting off on the Saturday there will be a demonstration by the Felixstowe and Ipswich Aiki Jutsu Club and music from the Felixstowe Community Choir, who have gained a large following in recent years and are made up of a group of local people who just love to sing.

If you’re a fan of Strictly Came Dancing then you will love the display by the Kate Cowling Dance Academy, who specialise in Ballroom, Latin and Mordern dance. Their display will include routines by all ages and they are always a popular act.

If Belly dancing is more your thing, then there will be displays from Mystic Belly Dancers and Gipsy The Mystic Belly Dancers Dreams Belly Dance, both promise a lively and colourful show, plus there’s also the chance to have a go yourself.

The Carnival Route

There will also be many music acts on stage on Saturday, these include Alarm Clock Nation, an up and coming fusion rock band, Heartraker who will be playing some original material.

Solo artist Sophia O’ Reilly will also be on stage, some readers, may Bouncing Off Concrete know her from the Felixstowe Culture Show earlier this year. 2013 Felixstowe Got Talent winners, Pink Lemonade will also be making their carnival debut. The two sisters perform well-known songs from hit musicals, plus they put together their own routines.

Other bands playing over the weekend include: The Marrakesh Little Big Band, The Untouchable and Bouncing Off Concrete on the Saturday and Ipswich over 50s Band, Back Porch Band, The 6Ts and Skad4life on the Sunday.

The entertainment on Saturday will conclude with a fantastic firework display.

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Dresses supplied by Jewellery Box

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Carnival Royalty This year’s Felixstowe Carnival Queen is Megan Grace Fisher.

Known as Meg to her friends, she is a student at Felixstowe Academy Maidstone Campus. Megan lives in Trimley St Mary where she enjoys walking her dog, going out with friends, dancing, keeping fit and clothes shopping.

Megan will be accompanied by her Carnival Princesses Phoebe Bennett and Erin Roberts. Phoebe goes to Trimley St Martin School and likes spending her free time with her friends. She also enjoys dancing, trampolining, reading, doing arts and crafts, walking her dog and spending time with her family. Erin, who has lived in Felixstowe for the last four years is a member of the local Guide group, however she also enjoys helping out at the local Brownies.

Erin goes to Colneis School and enjoys horse riding.

The dresses for the Carnival Royalty have kindly been provided by Jewellery Box, Felixstowe.

Pictured left to right: Erin Roberts, Megan Fisher and Phoebe Bennett

Sunday will see 2011 Felixstowe Got Talent Winner Gerry Bremner return to the stage. Gerry is a wonderful opera singer and with his powerful voice is always a joy to listen too. Also on Sunday the The Untouchable Stacey Pepper Dance academy will be taking to the stage with a display of a variety of routines especially produced for Felixstowe Carnival.

This year’s Felixstowe Got Talent runners up, Imperfect Angels will be performing some well known songs. This local duet really know get the audience going and are sure to go down a storm! Modern Majorette dance troupe, Team Spirit are also an audience pleaser and they will be performing their own style of dance on stage.

There will also be a children’s activity area, a fun fair, food stalls, licensed bar and a picnic area available all weekend.

Langer Park opens at 2.30pm on both Saturday and Sunday with entry costing Saturday - adults £2.00, children £1.00 and Sunday - adults £5.00, children £2.00. Accompanied children under 12 free all weekend.

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Now also online at: www.felixstowe24.co.uk To Advertise Call: 01473 715599

Celebrating 100 years of Sea Planes in Felixstowe

Flying Schedule

Wings on Waves celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Sea Planes in Felixstowe on Sunday 4th August, and will include a Church Service, Seafront Parade and an exciting Air Display over the sea (weather and aircraft permitting).

The day will start with a Church Service at St. John’s Church in Orwell Road, led by the Bishop of St. Edmunsbury, Nigel Stock. This will be followed by a Seafront Parade, led by the Harwich Pipe Band at 12.30pm.

The Parade will travel from the Spa Pavillion to the steps of the Town Hall where children from local Guides and Scout groups will line the road outside the Town Hall. Any able bodied veterans are invited to join the parade and must be at the Spa Pavilion for 12.20pm if they wish to participate.

At 3pm there will be an air display over the sea in front of the Town Hall.

Scheduled to take part in the flying display is the Catalina Flying Boat, Spitfire, Yak52, ME108, Sea King and other aircraft.

There will also be a range of stalls and refreshments along the seafront area, including the Port of Felixstowe Community Fund and, models and displays from Felixstowe Muesum.

This schedule may be subject to change

3pm Catalina Flying Boat G-PBYA 3.12pm Trig Aerobatic Team - Pitts Special S-1D 3.26pm RAF Sea King 3.43pm Cessna 305C Bird Dog G-PDOG and Auster 3.55pm Yak52 and ME108 4.12pm Spitfire

Go Quackers The Annual Marathon Duck Race will be held at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club, on Sunday 11th August at 3pm. This popular and fun challenge will see 2013 sponsored ducks taking to the River Deben in support of the RNLI. The first three ducks past the winning post will win cash prizes.

You can sponsor a duck for just £1 on the day, or in advance by calling bar steward Mark on 01394 283785. The RNLI lifeboat crew from Harwich will be on standby in case any of the ducks get into trouble and the crew will be happy to welcome everybody on board to take a look around for themselves. For more information contact 01394 283785 or visit www.ffsc.co.uk

Children’s Summer Fun Keep the children amused during the school summer holidays with fantastic selection of great days out by the sea in Felixstowe.

With lots of great ideas, this seaside town makes an ideal family destination this August. Why not take a family cycle ride to the View Point Cafe for an ice cream and to spot the ships or bag up all your loose pennies for some fun on the games and rides at Felixstowe Pier, Ocean Boulevard and Manning's Amusements.Challenge Dad to a game of Adventure Golf or you can paint a multi-coloured gnome or decopatch an elephant at Crafty Coffee.

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Come and watch amazing free Birds of Prey Displays or maybe you’re the next Andy Murray or Laura Robson? Why not have-a-go with the Junior Tennis Camps.

With so much to see and do, Felixstowe has lots to keep your little ones entertained this Summer.

• Check out the new Felixstowe online guide at www.visitfelixstowe.co.uk/latestnews/schools-out-for-summer

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Lots happening at Landguard this summer Summer is a very busy time at Landguard, with lots of great events to keep all the family entertained this August.

Join in the Summer Holiday Trail at Landguard Fort throughout August, hunt out the clues for a unique way to explore the Fort from 10am until 5pm daily, or, if you want to watch someone else do the detective work, the Pantaloons Theatre Company present Sherlock Holmes at the Fort on Tuesday 6th August, to book tickets for Theatre in the Fort contact the Box Office on 01304 675900.

On Wednesdays 7th, 14th, and 21st August, you can travel back in time and become a History Detective at Felixstowe Museum, join in a special trail and quiz and solve the puzzles to learn lots about the area in a fun way.

It’s The Secret Seashore: Free Family Discovery Day at Landguard Nature Reserve on Sunday 11th August from 1pm until 5pm. Organised by the Landguard Partnership and the Suffolk Wildlife Trust this great day out offers lots of family fun including a treasure trail, giant board games, wild beach activities, crafts, a touch table a pool and face painting. Why not visit dressed as your

Fun Day and Dog Show The Blue Cross Fun Day and Dog Show will take place at Trimley Sports and Social Club, Trimley St. Martin on Sunday 4th August starting at 11am.

The annual fun day and dog show will have various classes for all the family including most handsome

dog and best rescue dog. Doggy activities, There will also be a dog scurry, refreshments, merchandise, animal welfare stands, bouncy castle and kids corner. Class times are from 12pm until 3pm (registration from 11am). Donations are welcomed on entry.

favourite sea creature – you never know you might even win a prize!

Also on Sunday 11th August there will be a display of pre-war cars at Felixstowe Museum from 12pm until 5pm, So while mum and the kids are playing at the Discovery Day, dad can pop round the corner and look at the vintage cars!

If you’re little ones love creepy crawlies then the Bug and Beastie Trail on Wednesday 28th August will be right up their street. This children’s tour of Landguard Nature Reserve is full of fun facts about bugs and beasties and there’s a quiz too. The trail is from 2pm until 3pm at cost just £3 for children, with accompanying adults free.

Then, looking ahead to September sees Landguard Dogs Day on Saturday 7th from 2pm until 5pm at Manor Terrace Car Park. This is a fun afternoon for both dogs and their owners to enjoy special activities, displays and stalls, plus there will be a fun dog show to take part in.

Admission is free and all dogs must be kept on leads.

Landguard is a great place to visit at any time of the year, there is always something new to see, and, with the brand new Visitor Centre and View Point Café now open there’s never been a better time to go and experience all that this unique area has to offer.

• For more information about the Landguard Partnership and future events visit www.landguardpartnership.org.uk

Success for Seasiders U14s On July 30th,Two U14's teams from Felixstowe & Walton United Football Club headed to Needham Market on a hot sunny afternoon to take part in the Needham Market Phoenix Youth FC annual 5 a side competition.

The squads were: United team: Samuel Gilder, Bradley (Rambo) Bullock, Aaron Bull, Joe Allum, Harry Webster, Sam Peters, Mitchel Melanaphy Town Team: Will Smith, Josh Smith, Eddie Addison, Matt Haskell, Max Harrold, James O’Maley, Jake Woodley Both teams started well playing some good passing football and the United team topped their group going through to the semi's where they beat Ransomes to reach the final. The town team didn’t make the semis but gave a good account of themselves in what was a tough group including the finalists Kirkley and Pakefield.

The United team kicked off the final against Kirkley in what was always going to be a tight game. However, it was the seasiders that broke the deadlock when a move that started with goalkeeper Gilder rolled out to Allum passed through to Bull and finished off nicely in the back of the net by Webster. The score stayed at 1-0, which saw the Seasiders United team win the tournament and lift the trophy.

For the 2013/14 season the U15's are still looking to add players to both the A and B squads and would welcome any new players along to training sessions which will start at the beginning of August. Any boys interested in joining the U15's should contact Chris Gilder on 01394 279807.

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Email: info@ipswich24.co.uk Post: PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW Every Monday 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 Ballroom and Latin class, Goals Centre, Grimwade Street, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, 07736306519 Yoga, Holbrook Village Hall 9.30am - 11am, Suitable for beginners and intermediates, Contact Cathie 07734469038/ 01394 388379 for details Yoga, Henley Community Village Hall, Ashbocking Road, 7.45pm – 9.15pm 01473 690762 Suffolk Promenaders Square Dance Club, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 10pm, Only £2, tea and coffee provided, contact 01473 422663 after 2pm for further details

Every Tuesday Art Group, meeting at J Parker Studios, Ivy Cottage, Wenham Road, Great Wenham Beginners welcome tuition available, for details 01473 313100 www.jparkerstudios.co.uk Cycle Speedway, Great Blakenham Cycle Speedway Club Training, Juniors and newcomers 6pm - 7.30pm, Seniors 7.30pm 9.00pm, Mill Lane, Great Blakenham (Next to Village Hall) Co-op Ladies Choir meet at The Co-op Education Centre from 2.15pm to 3.30pm, performing a variety of music including chart hits, musicals and classical. If you would like to join us please contact Lynn Scannell 01473 710820 Senior Singers, Co-op Education Centre, Fore Street, Ipswich, 10.30am – 12pm, Male & Female singers, 55 plus, join in this ling established & friendly group of singers, No auditions, Call Maggie on 01473 713597, Ipswich Croquet Club, Fynn Valley Golf Club, Ipswich, 6.00pm, experienced players and beginners always very welcome, for a free taster session or more information contact Fran Rousham 01394 671642 Dance & Music Improvisation, Northgate Arts centre in Ipswich, 7pm -8pm (studio available from 6.45-8.15pm for warm-up and warmdown) £5 / £3.50 (freelance dance artists and concessions) Telephone 07830755070 Martlesham Heath Country Market, The Pavilion, The Square, Martlesham Heath, 9am, home-made, home-grown, and home-crafted items for sale. For further information www.martleshammarket.co.uk or 01473 623849 Ipswich Folk Dance Club, St Johns U.R.C, Cowper St, 8pm - 10pm. Experience not necessary, as all dances are walked through first, and then called, for full details call 01473 212085.

Tea Dance, Ballroom & Sequence Dancing, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, 2pm - 4pm, £2. Includes tea and biscuits, for further information call 01473 257593.

Knit ‘n’ Natter Group, Bags of Handles, Walton, Felixstowe, 6pm – 9pm, Knit, Natter and browse through hundreds of knitting magazines available to the group.

Every Wednesday Additional needs ballroom, and Latin class, 22 Bond Street, 1.15pm – 2pm, 0773606519 16

Ipswich Croquet Club, Fynn Valley Golf Club, Ipswich, 2pm, experienced players and beginners always very welcome, for a free taster session or more information contact Fran Rousham 01394 671642 Voices Together, award winning female singing group, Whitehouse Baptist Church, Waterford Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm - 9pm. Friendly rehearsals. No auditions, Easy listening music, Interested? Call Kath 01473 652351 Ballroom and Latin class, Sidegate Lane Primary School, 7pm – 8pm, 07736306519 New Voices is a friendly, enthusiastic choir who sing a wide variety of choral music. 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Seventh Adventist Church, Rope Walk, Ipswich, New members are welcome. Email info@newvoices.org.uk for more information.

Every Thursday Jive and Swing Classes, Felixstowe Conservative Club, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Further info 01394 282285 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 Ipswich Croquet Club, Fynn Valley Golf Club, Ipswich, 6.00pm, experienced players and beginners always very welcome, for a free taster session or more information contact Fran Rousham 01394 671642 Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 2pm – 4.15pm, £2.80 includes tea & Biscuits, for further information telephone 01473 725274, 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, 10.15am to 11.30am, Local Food, Handmade Crafts Open to all, Free Entry, Coffee and Chat: informal coffee morning with activities, 10.00am – 12noon All Saints Church Hall Blenheim Road, Ipswich

Every Friday Ballroom Class, United Reformed Church, Ipswich St, Stowmarket, 7.30 - 9.30pm, further info 01394 282285 Ballroom and Latin Class, Dance East, Jerwood House, Foundry Lane, 7pm – 8pm, 07736306519

Every Saturday Cycle Speedway, Great Blakenham Cycle Speedway Kids Club, 10.00am – Midday, A variety of activities connected with Cycle Speedway, Mill Lane, Great Blakenham (Next to Village Hall) For more info contact Terry on 07860 262112

Every Sunday Lions Club of Ipswich Car Boot Sale, Portman Road Car Park, Ipswich (Weather permitting), Gates open at 6.30am, Pitch fees - car £5.00, Car & Trailer £10.00, small van (Escort size) £5.00, large van (transit size) £10.00 all payable on entry, Refreshments and toilets on site, Other details visit www.ipswichlions.anglianet.co.uk Ballroom and Latin Class, 22 Bond Street, Ipswich, 7pm – 8pm, 07736 306519

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• Martlesham Heath Aviation Museum

The RAF/USAAF Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum, Open 2pm – 5pm, new and extended displays, The Museum is located at the rear of Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, to the east of Ipswich, Free Admission (donations appreciated), For more information call H King on 01473 274300 or visit our website: www.mhas.org.uk Car Boot Sale, Stonham Barns Leisure & Retail Complex, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, from 9am

Thu 1st Aug Scales and Tails Wildlife Event, Bixley Heath, Ipswich, 11am – 12.30pm, get up close to our native and exotic lizards, snakes and insects, Booking essential 01473 433994

Sat 3rd Aug – Sat 31st Aug John Barham Original Etchings, Woodbridge Library, Open for the normal opening times of library

Sat 3rd Aug Summer Fete, Witnesham Nursing Home, Witnesham, Ipswich, 2pm – 4pm, Stall, Bric-abrac, refreshments, free entry

Sun 4th Aug ‘Wings on Waves’ celebration of 100th anniversary of sea planes in Felixstowe, 11am church service at St Johns Church, 12.30pm Seafront Parade, 3pm Air Display, www.visitfelixstowe.co.uk Festival of Classic and Sports Cars, Helmingham Hall, Near Ipswich, 10am – 5pm Vintage and Modern Market, Snape Maltings, www.debenevents.com

Mon 5th Aug Blood Donor Sessions, Ipswich Town Football Club, Bobby Robson Suite, Portman Road, Ipswich, Sessions at 10.30am, 12.15pm, 2pm and 4.45pm. To make an appointment call 0300 123 23 23

Tue 6th Aug Lunchtime Concert, St Mary Le Tower, Ipswich, 1.10pm, Voigt String Quartet Gregory Eaton and Kelly Jones (Violins) Paul Davis (Viola) Christopher Slatter (Cello) Summer Theatre at the Fort, Landguard Fort, 7pm, Outdoor Production of Sherlock Holmes, Box Office 01394 675900 British Korean Veterans Association (Ipswich) Meeting, Greshams Sports & Social Club, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, 8pm, Anyone who served in the Korean War or the peace keeping mission afterwards are welcome, for more information contact Charles Bull on 01473 748140.

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Wed 7th Aug

Tue 13th Aug

Mon 26th Aug

History Detectives, Felixstowe Museum, Felixstowe, 12pm – 4pm, Children £1.50 Adults £1, 01394 675283 Lunchtime Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, 1.10pm, Beth Spendlove (Violin), Ian Ray (Piano), Admission free

Lunchtime Concert, St Mary Le Tower, Ipswich, 1.10pm, Stephen Cooper (Baritone) John Cooper (Piano) Folksong arrangement Britten et al.

Continental Market, Market Place, Ely 10am – 4pm, 01353 662062 Craft & Gift Fair, Fynn Valley Golf Club, Ipswich, 10am – 3pm, £1 Antiques & Collectors Fair, The Community Hall, Woodbridge, 10am – 4pm, admission 70p

Wed 14th Aug

Organ Recital by Suffolk Organists Association, Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 1pm – 1.50pm, Admission free retiring Collection of £2

History Detectives, Felixstowe Museum, Felixstowe, 12pm – 4pm, Children £1.50 Adults £1, 01394 675283 Lunchtime Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, 1.10pm, Chris Slater (Cello) Daniel Law (Piano), Admission Free

Fri 9th Aug

Fri 16th Aug

Thu 8th Aug

Wildlife Event, Chantry Park, Ipswich, Park in the Dark – See the parks’ nocturnal creatures, 8.30pm - 9.45pm, Booking essential 01473 433994 Zoe Gilby, St Peters By the Waterfront, Ipswich, 7.45pm The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny, presented by Quantum Theatre, Long Melford, Melford Hall, Adults £10, Children £7, Family £30, 6pm, 01787 379228 • Big Wild Sleep Out

Wildlife Event, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Park in the Dark – See the parks’ nocturnal creatures, 8.30pm - 9.45pm, Booking essential 01473 433994

Sat 17th Aug and Sun 18th Aug Westleton Barrel Fair, Westleton Village, Near Dunwich

Sat 17th Aug Wildlife Event, Holywells Park, Ipswich, Pond Dipping, 11am – 12pm, Booking essential 01473 433994 Woolverstone Marina Fun Day

Sun 18th August

Sat 10th Aug – Sun 11th Aug Big Wild Sleep Out (Family Event), Havergate Island Nature Reserve, Family up to 5 people £100 (Members) £150 (Non Members), contact Monika Koch@rspb.org.uk or call 07766 388005 Felixstowe Carnival – see pages 12 & 13 Suffolk Fun Festival, Easton Farm Park, Nr Woodbridge, day tickets £10.95, weekend without camping £16.20, weekend with Saturday camping £21.60 family tickets available Echoes Of The Past Fete, Rougham Control Tower Museum, Bury St Endmunds, 10am – 4pm

Sat 10th Aug Two Organ Recitals by Christopher Moore, Christ Church, Tacket Street, Ipswich, 7pm Craft Sale, Leavenheath Village Hall, 3pm, in aid of Suffolk & Essex Small Animal Welfare Hasketon Village Fete, Victory Hall, Hasketon, Woodbridge, 2pm Fun Day, Castle Hill Community Centre, Ipswich, 11am – 3pm, lots of great craft stalls, raffle, refreshments, bouncy castle and a face painter, in aid of Bear for an Angel.

Sun 11th Aug Organ Recital, Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 1pm 1.50pm, Admission is free, with a retiring collection of £2pp Classic Car Show, Felixstowe Museum, 12pm – 5pm The Secret Seashore, Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe, 1pm- 5pm 01394 675283

Nature Reserve Discovery Tour, Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe, 2pm – 3.30pm, 01394 675283 Annual Sequence Dance Rally, Sudbury Sports Centre, Tudor Road –– 4pm – 8pm, Tickets £5.50, 01473 713611 Classic Car Show, Stonham Barns, Stowmarket, £7.50 adults, Concessions £5 Under 16s Free

Mon 19th Aug – Mon 26th Aug Celebrate Ipswich Festival – various events throughout Ipswich

Tue 20th Aug Lunchtime Concert, St Mary Le Tower, Ipswich, 1.10pm, Nathan Williamson (Piano) Night Piece (notturno) Britten, sonata in G major, D894 Schubert

Wed 21st Aug History Detectives, Felixstowe Museum, Felixstowe, 12pm – 4pm, Children £1.50 Adults £1, 01394 675283 Lunchtime Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, 1.10pm, Kin Haan (Oboe), Admission free

Thu 22nd Aug Mini Beast Safari, Chantry Park, Ipswich, 1pm – 2.30pm, Children go on a mini beast hunt, Booking essential 01473 433994

Fri 23rd Aug - Mon 26th Aug

Tue 27th Aug Lunchtime Concert, St Mary Le Tower, Ipswich, 1.10pm, Michael Nicholas prelude and fugue on the theme of Vittoria Britten, works by Bach, Morley, Gibbs and Statham

Wed 28th Aug Bug and Beastie Trail, Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe, 2pm - 3pm, Children £3 Adults free, 01394 675283 Lunchtime Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, 1.10pm, Lynne Creasey (Harp), Admission free

Sat 31st Aug Orwell Lady ‘Sundowner Cruise’ includes glass of bubbly, canapés and buffet, Ipswich, Orwell Quay, 7.30 - 11pm, £39.50, Bookings 01473 258070 East Anglian Traditional Music Day, Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket

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Maritime Ipswich Market, The Waterfront, Ipswich

Sun 25th Aug Flower, Food and Craft Market, Market Place, Ely, 10am – 4pm, 01353 662062 Suffolk Coast Bike Ride, Starting at Glemham Hall, Suffolk, www.bike-events.co.uk/suffolkcoast

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Theatre at the fort There is a treat in store this summer for all those who enjoy a fun packed theatre production. The most famous detective of all time is coming to Felixstowe to solve some fishy goings on at Landguard Fort.

Bring a chair, a rug, a picnic, some drinks, a sense of humour then sit back and be amazed!

Presented by theatre group The Pantaloons, Sherlock Holmes will be at the Fort on Tuesday 6th August at 7pm.

How can one open-air show with just four actors possibly contain so much action and adventure? Elementary, my dear!

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company put dynamic detective duo Holmes and Watson through their paces as they tackle their most fiendish case yet in this delightfully inventive and hilarious show for all ages featuring live music, audience interaction and more mystery than you can shake a magnifying glass at.

Stick that in your pipe and smoke it!

Tickets are now on sale - you can book online by visiting http://www.thepantaloons.co.uk/shows or buy direct from the Fort ticket office on 01394 675900. Gates open from 6.00pm.

All performances take place in the open-air unless otherwise specified.

Remember to dress for the weather and bring a picnic and something to sit on. Performances will take place in all weather except a full-blown tempest.

Landguard Fort is open every day throughout the summer holidays and has tricky trail for budding younger detectives to follow around the rooms, tunnels, magazines and bastions. Will they be able to find the clues, solve the puzzle and deduce the answer that will get them a treat?

Have you Dreamed a Dream of Performing with a ‘Les Miserables’ Star?

One of the stars of the hit and award-winning film ‘Les Miserable’ will be coming to East Anglia as part of Scenario Performing Arts summer workshop. Michael Jibson, who played the factory foreman in the awardwinning film, will be joining Scenario’s ‘Musical Workshop Week’ to pass on his experience to the next generation of budding performers.

Alongside acting with Hollywood A-listers Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, and working with Sam Mendes, director of the latest James Bond film Skyfall, and Ricky Gervais, in his UK film Cemetery Junction, Michael has also been nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award, Best Actor in a Musical, for his performance as Joe Casey in Our House.

Michael will be working on Scenario’s summer workshop ‘Musical Workshop Week’ with founder and Director of Scenario Performing Arts, Neil Clench. Neil is thrilled to be offering such a unique experience to local children.

“Michael is a good friend of mine and he has had such a successful and diverse acting career I’m really excited to get him involved with our Musical Workshop Week, it’s such a fantastic opportunity for budding young actors and performers to learn from an actor who was worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.”

Scenario’s Musical Workshop Week will be taking place in Colchester in August, during the school summer holidays, and despite having a big name coach, there won’t be any less emphasis on having fun, says Neil, “At Scenario we pride ourselves on creating a fun atmosphere where the youngsters make friends while enjoying singing, dancing, acting and performing, even if they’ve never done it before.”

‘Music Workshop Week’ runs from the 5th until 9th August, from 9am until 4.30pm at the Bunting Rooms, Colchester. For more information or to book a place please call Neil Clench on 01206 798859 or visit www.scenarioperformingarts.com .

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Theatre gives student unique opportunity College’s in-house shows, providing valuable opportunities for learning and future employment.

Vicky Lewis, who has just completed the first year of the course, says, “When I first heard about the course, I was just about to enrol for the Performing Arts course at Suffolk New College. It was then that one of the Lecturers said about Technical Theatre and mentioned that we would be learning at The New Wolsey Theatre as well as at college.

“The course has been fantastic and great fun. I’ve learnt so much, found a love for working backstage and met some incredible people within this first year. I started not knowing anything about lighting, sound and stage management and now want to pursue a career and further develop me knowledge in Technical Theatre” Ben Ager, another enthusiastic student, says, “The course has been amazing; all of the staff have been really welcoming and also very helpful in our studies. We've been given opportunities that we'd probably never have gotten otherwise.

“Just in our first year we've learnt so much about how theatres work, what the staff do and we've been given the chance to test our skills out and see what works and what doesn't. It’s definitely a great way to get into

theatre and learn all sorts of new skills.”

The structure of the course allows students to specialise in the areas that interest them, such as stage lighting, sound or event management.

Theoretical understanding of the Performing Arts business and its history is integrated into practical work and there is an emphasis on working as part of a group as well as developing individual skills and disciplines.

Sarah Holmes, the New Wolsey Theatre’s Chief Executive said, “The New Wolsey is proud to work with Suffolk New College to create an

opportunity for young people to gain a vocational qualification which prepares them to work in the performing arts industry.

“Students will be able to tap into a wealth of experience across all departments and make informed choices about the direction they want their careers to take. It’s a major commitment but one we are very excited about.”

Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the course, or how to apply, should contact: Jo King – Programme Leader in Performing Arts and Music on 01473 382567 or email her at joking@suffolk.ac.uk

Pic:Mike Kwasniak

• Ben Ager

• Vicky Lewis

Pic:Mike Kwasniak

Suffolk New College and the New Wolsey Theatre are now in their second year in partnership to deliver an Edexcel BTEC Level 3 course in Production Arts.

The new course is available to students from September 2013 and will be based in the professional environment of the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich. However, students will have access to the excellent facilities and support available at Suffolk New College. There are only a few colleges in the country that offer this course, the nearest being in Thurrock or Lincoln.

This unique collaboration is a response to the impending skills shortage that has been identified by the National Skills Academy and is designed to provide work-based learning and invaluable insight into working at a busy venue which presents theatre, dance, music, children’s shows, youth theatre and the annual Fringe Festival.

The course is focused on technical theatre for those who are interested in: Stage Management, Technical Stage, Front of House and Theatre Arts Management.

Students will have the opportunity to gain real production experience by working with the New Wolsey Theatre and its partners as well as on the

Butterfly Lion The Butterfly Lion will be at the Mercury Theatre Colchester from Friday 30th August until Saturday 14th September.

Following the incredible stage and screen success of War Horse, the novels of Michael Morpurgo have suddenly found a new wider audience, drawn to the heartbreakingly honest stories he tells of growing up and growing old, of the horrors of war, and of the deep bonds that exist between humans and animals.

The Butterfly Lion is arguably Michael’s finest book, so the Mercury Theatre thrilled to be bringing this much-loved and multi award-winning tale to life in a brand new stage adaptation, featuring a mix of wonderfully inventive story-telling, haunting original music and captivating puppetry.

The Butterfly Lion tells the extraordinary story of young Albert Andrews and the unlikely friendship that he strikes up with the orphaned white lion cub he rescues one day from the African Veldt. It’s an epic tale that spans more than seventy years and takes us from rural Wiltshire to the plains of South Africa, and from the bleeding heart of war-torn France finally back to England and the safety of home. It’s a journey that begins with a solemn promise made by a boy never to forget his friend, a journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat until its startling conclusion.

• To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01206 573948

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The Complete Works of Shakespeare – in ONE night!

Newbury Productions (UK) Limited in association with York Theatre Royal present Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised], Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield at the Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge on Sunday 22nd September.

stage shows, two television specials, several failed TV pilots and numerous radio pieces – all of

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), The Complete History of America

London’s longest-running comedies, but, at one point the Reduced Shakespeare Company had more shows running in the West End than Andrew Lloyd Webber. Some of them were funnier too…

The “other RSC” were last seen in the UK with their highly successful Complete World of Sports (abridged), which toured the country before completing a season in London’s West End during the 2012 Olympics.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longest-running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company is a three-man comedy troupe that takes long, serious subjects and reduces them to short, sharp comedies.

which have been performed, seen, heard and translated into Klingon the world over.

Since 1981, ‘The Bad Boys of Abridgement’ have created eight

The company’s first three shows,

(abridged) and The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) enjoyed a nine-year run at the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly Circus. Not only were they

Warning! This show is a high-speed roller-coaster type condensation of all of Shakespeare’s plays, and is not recommended for people with heart ailments, bladder problems, inner-ear disorders, outer-ear disorders, Shakespearean scholars, degrees in Elizabethan history and/or people inclined to motion sickness. The RSC cannot be held responsible for expectant mothers!

For more information visit www.reducedshakespeare.com.

To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01394 615015.

The Hundred and One Dalmatians

The Baroque Theatre Company are presenting “The Hundred and One Dalmatians” at Woolpit Village Hall on Saturday 10th August at 3pm.

This well-loved children’s classic is perfect entertainment for all the family!

Pongo, a Dalmatian dog, and his Missis are expecting their first litter. They become jittery when obsessive fur collector Cruella de Vil arrives. When Missis produces fifteen puppies, Cruella is enraptured and has the Badduns kidnap the litter. Distraught, Pongo and Missis enlist support of the Twilight Barking and encounter many exciting adventures before rescuing their own pups — and a great many more! A heartening story, with courage and love triumphing over evil.

• To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01603 699825.

Ticket Prices: £8.00 (adults) £7.00 (concessions) £6.00 (children).

Tickets are also available from Elm Tree Gallery, Woolpit

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The Tractor Boy Column For this month’s article, I went to watch Essex Eagles play the Kent Spitfires in a humdinger of a T20 cricket game. After I spotted an advertisment on the internet I seized my chance to go to watch one of the most exciting forms of the game. Was it really as good as people had said?

The first thing I have to comment on is the atmosphere, with the Chelmsford ground only having a 6,000 capacity I was slightly worried that there would be little atmosphere; however I was wrong, what a raucous cacophony of noise that greeted the players as they walked onto the pitch. I could not force myself to peel my eyes away from the action, no matter how hungry I was!

Kent (under the experienced leadership of James Tredwell) won

the toss and put Essex in to bat. Mark Pettini raced out of the traps and had fifty up inside five overs. Despite this start momentum can swing in T20 cricket, and after Pettini was caught and bowled by Mitchel Claydon Essex lost their next two wickets for just five runs. Then in came the star of the show, England batsmen Ravi Bopara, along with Owen Shah they put on 78 until Bopara was caught of Treadwell (who finished with figures of 3 for 19.)

Essex reached 180 for 8 from their 20 overs thanks mainly to a well-played 27 from South African Ryan Ten Doeschate. After all this excitement most of the crowd were quite horse from cheering, including me!

took to the field and we were ready to go again… Things were not looking great for the Eagles as the wonderfully named Sam Northeast and Robert Key reached 50 together, but that was when that man struck again. Ravi, Ravi, Ravi Bopara. He clean bowled Northeast, sending two of his stumps flying into orbit, and then proceeded to remove Key and Billings. He ended with outstanding figures of 3 for 12. Proving just why he represents his country in this format of the game. The rest of the Kent batting order then collapsed like a set of dominoes, with only two of the remaining batsmen reaching double figures!

Then it was Kent’s turn to take to the crease, chasing 181 to win on a run rate of 9.05 per over, the two openers

It was an exhibition of bowling, which the Essex fans enjoyed thoroughly as their team ran out 62 run winners. It

was quite mesmerising to watch the speed at which the bowlers can pitch the ball, if you blinked you missed it.

In conclusion I would thoroughly recommend T20 cricket to any avid cricket fan or even someone looking for some sport to watch this summer.

If I was slightly apprehensive before the game, I had nothing to worry about, as it is a brilliant form of the sport, which left me with no voice at the end of the night!

• Dan Ford aka “Tractor Boy” would love to hear from readers with suggestions for future items in the column: Tractor Boy, c/o Ipswich24, PO Box 774, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 9FW.

Fleets run corporate manslaughter risk Despite its introduction five years ago many businesses with company vehicles are not following the most basic of steps to protect themselves against potential prosecution in the event of an accident, according to AXA Business Insurance.

Its study of 300 businesses found that nearly half (45%) are totally unaware of the term corporate manslaughter.

Garden ornament exhibition Things for the Garden is a new exhibition at Gallery 2, Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich Market Square from Saturday 27th July until Saturday 31st August.

Throughout the summer, a selection of beautiful garden ornaments made especially for the exhibition by Suffolk Craft Society members, plus contemporary metal and glass obelisks by guest metalworker designer Kev Colbear will be on display.

Come and find inspiring gifts for gardeners or something unique and beautifully made in Suffolk for your own outside space. Most of the makers featured also create bespoke pieces commissioned by clients.

Companies need to comply with their duty of care!

This covers the drivers who need to undertake a risk assessment; License and eyesight check and undergo training for any driving while on company time, this also includes driving in their own cars.

Also, the vehicle they are driving needs a regular maintenance schedule and a damage reporting system and the correct business insurance.

Driving is a work place activity that puts employees and members of the public at risk this is covered under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 It has been estimated that up to a third of all road traffic accidents involve somebody who is at work at the time. This may account for over 20 fatalities and 250 serious injuries every week.

Corporate manslaughter is a very serious charge that carries an unlimited fine and businesses need warning that keeping on top of relevant HSE legislation is vital to avoid leaving themselves exposed.

If you employ drivers within your organisation and would like more information regarding driver training and how having the correct procedures in place can save your business money, then contact Priority Driver Training on 01449 616711 or visit www.prioritydrivertraining.co.uk

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Have your Gig Listed Free!!

Email: gigs@ipswich24.co.uk Post: PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW

GIGguide

Thu 1st Aug

Sun 11th Aug

WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Ipswich SUFFOLK SONGWRITERS SESSION, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich BINAFIDE, VOODOO VEGAS, The Railway Venue, Ipswich

SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH featuring THE GIPPING VALLEY STOMPERS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, Food from 12pm, Jazz from 2pm KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe SYXX, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 3pm WORDS & MUSIC, The Buregate, Felixstowe, 2pm

KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe EDEN BURNS, The Plough, Ipswihc SUE DOUBLE, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 6pm GLAMTASTICS, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave WORDS & MUSIC, The Royal British Legion, Hadleigh SHOOT THE DRUMMER, The British Legion, Lavenham, 8.30pm

Tue 13th Aug

Sun 25th Aug

Fri 2nd Aug WAXIES DARGLE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich DOUBLE DECKERS, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe 99 ECHOES, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3, includes a free ice cream IDREISS, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 6pm

Sat 3rd Aug SKA PREST, The Royal Oak, Ipswich PRAYING MANTIS, The Railway Venue, Ipswich MICHELLE , Suffolk Punch, Ipswich KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe CRIME SCENE, The Plough, Ipswich NEW TOWN KINGS, TALLOWAH, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich THE KIDDS, The George, Hadleigh

AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich Thu 15th Aug WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Ipswich FOLK JAM, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich

Fri 16th Aug GROWLER, The Royal Oak, Ipswich OUTLAW EAGLES, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 6pm JIM & JADE, KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe FENRIHR, THE AURORA, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3

Sun 4th Aug

METAL NITE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich BANK HOLIDAY ALL DAYER, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 3pm, £5 QWEEN, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 3pm KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe ROCK N ROLL NIGHT, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave SHOOT THE DRUMMER, The Beaconfield Arms, Occold, 3pm

Mon 26th Aug THE DOLLY SHOW, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 3pm

Tue 27th Aug

IPSWICH HOSPITAL BAND, BRASS ON THE GRASS, Christchurch Park, 2.30pm – 4.30pm KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe BUDDY HOLLY BY ALAN BECKS, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 3pm JAZZ JAM, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, Food from 12pm, Jazz from 2pm

AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich

Thu 29th Aug WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Ipswich WORDS & MUSIC, Olives Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton FOLK AT THE BOAT, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich

Tue 6th Aug AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Ipswic

Thu 8th Aug WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Ipswich HOURS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £2

Fri 9th Aug BOMB OPERA, The Royal Oak, Ipswich WORDS & MUSIC, The Selkirk Inn, Ipswich GINA SILBURN, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 6pm PAUL PRYCE, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe HEARTAKER, RHIANNON, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3

Sat 10th Aug SKYLINE, STOP STOP, The Royal Oak, Ipswich SOUTH OF THE BORDER, The George, Hadleigh JONNY ONE EYE, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe MORPHEUS, The Plough, Ipswich

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Sat 17th Aug CONFLICT WITHIN, The Royal Oak, Ipswich THE REASON, The George, Hadleigh KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe BENJAMIN BLOOM, The Falcon, Felixstowe HURRICANE ALLEY, The Plough, Ipswich BOB KEELEY, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave

Sun 18th Aug LAST SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH featuring LA FONTAINE ENSEMBLE, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, Food from 12pm, Jazz from 2pm KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe SOUL’D OUT, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 3pm

Tue 20th Aug AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Ipswic

Thu 22nd Aug WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Ipswich

Fri 23rd Aug RATZINASACK, The Royal Oak, Ipswich RYAN, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe BLARNEY ROVERS, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 6pm

Sat 24th Aug BLACK RIVER FALLS, The Royal Oak, Ipswich

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Fri 30th Aug SHATTERED, The Royal Oak, Ipswich DOUBLE STANDARDS, Isaacs, The Waterfront, Ipswich, 7pm MICHELLE, The Dolphin, Felixstowe FLAG & FEATHERS – RED FLAG77, THE FEATHERS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £5

Sat 31st Aug INFLATABLES, The Royal Oak, Ipswich JUKEBOX FURY, The George, Hadleigh DEAR SLEEPER, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3, 16+, ID required KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe B4, The Plough, Felixstowe SHOOT THE DRUMMER, The Whitehouse Social Club, Ipswich, 8.30pm Please note Ipswich24 cannot be held responsible for cancellation of events – if in doubt contact the venue before travelling

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Sound and Music to Tour ‘Living Symphonies’ to Forestry Commission Sites Across England A partnership between Sound and Music, the national agency for new music, and Forestry Commission England has been awarded support through Arts Council England’s Strategic Touring Fund to create a remarkable new way for audiences to explore forests with their ears as well as eyes.

Composers Daniel Jones and James Bulley are creating an ambitious new work, ‘Living

Symphonies’, which uses digital technologies and sensors to generate music in real time, reacting to all that is alive within a forest. If a flock of birds moves across the canopy the visitor may hear a cluster of clarinets move with them. When rain causes some animals to emerge while others hide away; it will also trigger moisture sensors causing their musical counterparts to do the same.

Caribbean charity fundraiser If you are fed up with the British weather this summer, come along to the Cock and Pye pub in Ipswich on Sunday 4th August for a Caribbean Celebration.

The pub, which is part of the Greene King group, is holding the fundraising event in support of charity Papworth Trust’s Ipswich Centre.

The Caribbean Celebration will run from 12pm until 12am, and include performances from reggae bands Darien Prophecy and The Innerheart which will play from 2pm till 6pm and Reggae Rainbows (formerly band members of Jah Warriors) which will play from 7pm till 9pm.

There will also be Caribbean themed food, Jamaican beer, a BBQ, fresh watermelon, a raffle, and games such as a domino tournament.

There is free entry, and all proceeds raised from the food and raffle will be donated to Papworth Trust’s Ipswich Centre. The centre, located on Foundation Street, offers a choice of activities for disabled people to have fun, learn new skills, and do work experience.

“We are very grateful to the Cock and Pye pub for holding this fundraiser for us free of charge,” said Maria N’Doye, Project Worker at Papworth Trust’s Ipswich Centre.

“All funds raised on the day will support the work we do in Ipswich and the surrounding areas. For example, it will help to pay for some new equipment that we really need at the centre, such as a new kitchen. A new, more functional kitchen would be fantastic, as it would encourage our customers to be as independent as possible and make their own cups of tea and lunches.”

“Come and join us for a day of great music, delicious food and dancing,” said Jason Murren, manager of the Cock and Pye pub. “All proceeds raised are going to a fantastic local cause. We are a family friendly pub, and under 18s are welcome until 8pm.”

The Caribbean Celebration will run from 12pm until 12am on Sunday 4th August, at the Cock and Pye Pub, 13 Upper Brook St, Ipswich. For more information please contact Maria on 01473 211671 or the pub on 01473 254213.

To find out more about Papworth Trust’s Ipswich Centre, please go to www.papworth.org.uk/centres

Living Symphonies represents the next step in a growing partnership between Sound and Music and the Forestry Commission, bringing new listening experiences to communities living close to England’s forests.

Having secured investment of £106,000 from Arts Council England’s Strategic Touring Fund, ‘Living Symphonies’ will be able to tour to areas of the country where people have very limited opportunities to experience the arts. The tour will visit Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Fineshade Woods, Channock Chase and Thetford Forest next summer.

The project aims to do more than offer audiences the opportunity to experience the work itself. The support of the Touring Fund will enable a programme of audience development to connect communities around the project to the best of arts and culture

available locally.

Susanna Eastburn, Chief Executive of Sound and Music commented, “We are delighted to have been awarded this support from the Strategic Touring Fund, and to develop our work with the Forestry Commission to push the boundaries of how we present extraordinary new music to new audiences.

“The Living Symphonies project will reach thousands of people who might never otherwise be involved in the arts, as well as offering a unique experience of new music within the natural environment.

We’ll work with the Forestry Commission to sustain the possibilities opened up by the project, including how we continue to build audiences for innovative work, and sharing the legacy of resources and learning with promoters and artists looking to work outside traditional venues across the country.”

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Win new CD from mezzo soprano Marina Marina Laslo, the stunning Russian mezzo soprano hailed as one of the leading exponents of Russian Romances, is no newcomer to recording, she has already released five critically acclaimed albums.

Now for the first time her debut CD Classic Revolution is to be made available in the UK, all tracks are arranged, performed and recorded by Graham Preskett and the album is released and distributed by Absolute.

Marina combines rich vocals with intense, touchable emotion... she gives these classical titles a unique theatrical yet ethereal quality that goes part way to explaining her captivating effect on audiences whenever she performs.

The first track for Classic Revolution, ‘Caruso’, was recorded in 2001 when Marina first met Preskett.

She had recently arrived in the UK having had to flee the regime in Russia; since she had been pursuing a classical education in St Petersburg the song seemed an ideal choice. It was probably the first female recording of this famous number, way before the classical crossover genre became popular.

‘Caruso’ was recorded in the most unlikely of places... Graham Preskett’s London laundry room (literally an old laundry room complete with washing machines etc).

During this time Marina had begun to study with Mary Hammond, Head of Music Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music. It was through Mary she met Tina Ruta and took lessons on perfecting her Italian accent.

Marina was fascinated by musical theatre. Her version of ‘Caruso’ came to the attention of renowned theatre impresario Cameron Mackintosh who was considering taking Les Miserables to Moscow and Marina was the first person he wanted to see. (In the end the Russian show never materialised).

In 2004 Marina made her UK debut in St John Smith Square, completing Classic Revolution with Graham Preskett the same year. The idea with the album was to merge modern electronic arrangements, classical music and Marina’s exquisite voice. It worked, the videos of ‘Ave Maria’, ‘Lacrimosa’ and ‘Vo Che Sapete’ were all put on rotation at Classic FM TV. They were, as her producer so succinctly said, “ahead of their time”.

Classic Revolution was the first album Marina recorded in the UK and the second to be released in Russia (2005) where it went Gold and Platinum.

Since then she has turned her attention to other areas of music including Jazz, World, Russian Romances and the great American music theatre classics. She has lent her own particular vision to

the material with compelling results.

Marina is an exceptional talent. She has now played the Barbican, the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Ronnie Scott’s. Pravda called her a “cool stylish icon of a new generation” while both the Times and the Sun gave her their own plaudits.

(She was even romantically linked to celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and Simon Cowell is allegedly a fan.)

— COMPETITION — Ipswich24 has got three copies of Marina Laslo’s new album Classic Revolution on CD to give away to lucky readers. To be in with a chance of winning this stunning album just send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and a daytime telephone number to: Marina Laslo Competition, Ipswich24, PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Friday 30th August 2013.

Q. what country does Marina Laslo come from?

The Apex announces the next Classical Music Programme The Apex at Bury St Edmunds adds to it’s diverse musical programme with some enticing classical music this autumn.

The first evening concert on the 18th October features a programme of Haydn, Verdi and Beethoven from the wonderful Sacconi String Quartet, while the following months will see well known musicians such as guitarist John Williams and violinist Tasmin Little gracing The Apex stage (26th November and 23rd January respectively).

There are welcome returns by several favourites; The Apex is developing a special relationship with Aurora Orchestra who visit on 15th November with the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge to perform music

by Britten and Mahler; regular visitors, Co-Opera Co present a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado on 22nd November; and the Academy

of Ancient Music return in February 2014, performing music by Bach, Vivaldi, Veracini and Pisendel. In April, City of London Sinfonia return with cellist Matthew Barley for a wonderful programme that includes arrangements of South American musicr.

New to The Apex are Red Priest - the only early music group in the world to have been compared to the Rolling Stones; Evgenia Rubinova, who has played with the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall; Janina Fialkowska, who has won the ‘Best Instrumental CD of the Year 2013’ and the Orchestra of St Paul’s, with a programme of musical myths, legends and fairy tales conducted by Ben Palmer who grew up in Bury St Edmunds.

In addition, there are four lunchtime concerts featuring students from the Royal Academy of Music;

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commencing with the Venti Wind Quintet on the 8th October, followed

by Ross Scanlon & Chad Vindin on 31st October, while next year sees the Bernadel String Quartet and Mitrea and Vaduva Piano Duo. "It has been a real pleasure putting this classical season together with a mix of old favourites, new faces and great music throughout. There’s a lot

on so do take advantage of the season offers.", said Nick Wells, music programmer.

There are various ticket options, including subscription offers, and the usual £5 tickets for those aged under 25. Please ring the box office on 01284 758000 or see the website www.theapex.co.uk for details.

The Ipswich Jazz Collective The Ipswich Jazz Collective have a number of events coming up over the next few weeks.

Firstly is a performance of The Suffolk suite at St. Peters on the Waterfront on Saturday 10th of August. This is a series of pieces written by members of the Collective reflecting different aspects of the county. It will be performed by members of the Collective, under the leadership of Bob Airzee who is a member of the Horn Factory, the wellknown jazz big band. The show begins at 7.30pm and there is a £5 admission.

The second event is the second Ipswich Jazzfest, which is a jazz festival taking place at the Golden Hind on Nacton Road, Ipswich.

After running the inaugural Jazzfest last year the Collective decided to do it all again this year. There will be 12 local bands performing a wide range of jazz styles from latin, jazz-funk, mainstream and bop. The jazzfest starts at 1pm and runs through to 9pm. There is an admission of £5.00 on the door.

The Collective is also intending to start running a series of gigs at the Golden Hind featuring local jazz bands and are hoping that they can establish the venue as a place where local jazz bands get exposure.

In addition to this the Collective meets regularly once a month on the second Friday for a jazz jam which has become a respected feature on the local jazz scene.

• For more information please contact Des Hart on 01728 685622 Ipswich24 cannot be held responsible for the cancellation of events, if in doubt call the venue

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how things have changed since I climbed off my Raleigh Chopper for the last time thirty five years ago.

Who ate all the pies?

This month, in my haste to adjust a bolt latch on the garden gate I pushed a bit too hard on the screwdriver. This resulted in the sickening crack of fence post. I called in my man, a local chap who has been my ‘go to’ fence feller for many years. He turned up having not seen me for a few years and exclaimed, “You’re twice the size you were the last time you bust your fence…”

Well that did it. I ran to the scales with a sweating, trembling fear of what no smoking and being 50 had done to me. My worst fears were confirmed. I had breached thirteen stone – by three pounds.

Yes ok, there may well be bigger disasters in life but I have always been slim.

I like being slim and I refuse to let it slip away. I shouted at my 10 stone, 73 year old fence man, “How do you do it then?” He dropped his tape measure in shock but then recovered his composure to explain he was ‘a keen cyclist’.

So here is my view of Ipswich for the foreseeable…

I hope you appreciate the fact that my gloves match my bike – and yes, that is a video camera on the handle bar.

To the right of the camera, a speedo, which tells me I have travelled eight miles in two years.

Allow me to present to you my observations of cycling in 2013…

1. Motorists: I am not JUST a cyclist. I drive as well.

2. End Of Cycle Path. Now what???

3. If you are going to make a cycle path then: a) Don't put a cobbled old rain soak drain thing in it. b) Maintain it by preventing trees slapping me in the face. c) Make it out of the stuff you make pavements out of.

4. Councils: MAKE DRAINS FLAT. 5. Don't stop cycling for 35 years then expect to be Eddie Merckx after a week. Or, Bradly Wassisface.

6. Don't sing along loudly to your personal stereo and expect people to think you are 'normal'.

7. Two abreast IS allowed – Read the Highway Code!

8. Since when did saddles become so hard and uncomfortable?

And finally... The same legs that used to play cricket all day, football every night, cycle 10 miles a day and run literally everywhere now 'burn' when cycling up Woodbridge Road Hill. Why? They are the same legs!

Arc De Triomphe Call it a mid-life crisis if you must but seriously, you could do a lot worse than get yourself a welder. Oh the fun I have had. Stair gates, photography poles, watchstraps – nothing escapes my MIG. Take a tip from me though. Go for the solar powered auto dimming welding mask. Despite what everybody says it DOES look cool.

Clock Watching Is it me or is time going faster? I hope to explore this in next month’s edition.

Which, seemingly, is only a week away.

Great Scot Congrats to Andy Murray for his triumph on the 7th July. Not for winning Wimbledon, not for being the first British male to win it since the dinosaurs and not for uniting the country.

For redefining our memories of 7/7.

See you in September.

It has been something of an eye opener. I was a keen cyclist back in my youth – primarily because that’s the only form of transport we had. My word

MSLR wants helpers The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway has put out a call for more volunteers to get involved in operating their steam engines.

The heritage railway at Brockford near Wetheringsett wants to expand its current ranks of locomotive cleaners to ensure the skills required to drive the engines can be passed on.

A cleaner is the first rung on the ladder within the locomotive department and after gaining experience and training from current volunteers there is the chance to be promoted to fireman and then driver.

The Mid-Suffolk runs around thirty open days a year when steam trains are run while also maintaining the locomotives between operations.

And, anyone interested in becoming part of the loco crew is being offered the chance to take part in some taster sessions next month.

Loco crew member Edmund Crosthwaite said, “Obviously we need volunteers to operate the locomotives to offer train rides on open days.

“Our two taster sessions on Wednesday 7th and Sunday 11th August will give people the chance to get up close and personal with a steam engine and learn more about becoming part of our team.

“The sessions will take place in the evening after an open day from about 4pm and will last about an hour and a half.”

The MSLR would like anyone interested in joining their loco crew to contact Mr Crosthwaite by email at press@mslr.org.uk either for more information or to sign up for either of the taster sessions.

Potential volunteers should be over the age of 16 and fit enough to climb onto the locomotive unassisted.

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Artwork - you can afford Everybody likes to take pride in the way their home looks and a small change like a new piece of art can achieve so much without breaking the bank!

We don’t all want our rooms to look the same as our friends which can happen so easily when buying from large chain stores, how many times have you walked in somewhere and said ‘that’s nice it’s from …. isn’t it?’ Whilst a compliment has been given it is far nicer for your home to look individual with your own style and flair.

Delvaux on Hamilton Road Felixstowe has a wide range of hand painted canvas art in all sizes and styles that really will be a talking point for your visitors. There is also a beautiful selection of colourful ceramic tile art suitable for any room as they hold their colour in bright sunlight and cannot be damaged with steam in the kitchen, however they are so lovely you will want to display them everywhere in the house.

Left and right just two examples of the ceramic artwork available at Delvaux

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At Delvaux no two visits are the same, each time you will find something new as the stock is changing so quickly.

If you are looking for something special please ask and Carla will be more than happy to help.

Pop in and have a browse soon, chances are you will find something that will catch your eye.

• Delvaux is open six days a week from Monday to Saturday from 10am until 5pm, and can be found at 116 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe.

Don’t forget your garden in the heat!

Gardens suffer in the heat, just like we do, so here are some tips to help you.

Established trees and shrubs do not need watering, as they have such wide-ranging roots that they are drought-proof. But their growth may be improved by watering when they are under drought-stress Young Trees and shrubs planted less than five years ago may suffer if not regular watered Newly sown or newly planted areas are very vulnerable to water-stress, and watering these should be high priority but do not over water as this can cause as just as much stress Herbaceous perennials often need watering to boost their performance in hot, dry spells.

Lawns require great quantities of water for thorough irrigation, if a new lawn has been laid pay special attention to areas closer to paths, houses etc as the heat generated form the buildings and paths can cause burn back. Don’t mow the lawn too frequently in warm and dry periods as grass growth slows and this can cause grass too brown and burn To keep moisture in flower borders if desired you may add some organic matter, or bark chips, this helps the soil hold the moisture and prevents dry out.

Making sure you remove any weeds is also very beneficial, as weeds use up valuable soil moisture reserves.

• For any more advice please contact DMC Garden Services on 01473 781740 or 07777 603518

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Interior make-over Taking a tired and neglected hallway and stairs in a 1930s semi and transforming it into a bright and loved entrance to a home.

The brief was to redecorate in a sympathetic manner and in keeping with the original style of the house. The front door opens into an entrance hall that leads straight through the house to the kitchen. The stairs to the first floor are also in the hallway with a bannister and open wood spindles.

The owners approached Glenn Taylor Property Maintenance Service following recommendations by other satisfied clients. There was a clear wish to return much of the woodwork to a natural wood finish, rather than painted. Glenn listened carefully to the owners wishes and it was decided to combine a mix of painted and Danish oiled finishes to stairs and banisters.

Before the decoration work could commence there were a number of repairs that had to be carried out, this was no problem as Glenn cleaned and replastered a badly blown wall before commencing on the task of preparing and sanding all the wood.

Danish oil gives a great natural finish to woodwork and highlights the grain, as well as leaving a hard-wearing surface.

One thing that really impressed was Glenn’s dedication and hard work. All too often tradesmen start a job and then disappear off to work on another project, leaving the homeowner in a state of flux. Glenn arrived on-time every day and literally didn’t stop working all-day, There’s not many things that Glenn cannot turn his hand to and this means that he can complete the job without having to get in extra help.

Choosing wall colourings are always difficult and for this project a bespoke colour was required, this was achieved by taking advantage of today’s ability to custom mix paints to a customers’s specification.

Another little touch that Glenn brought to the final finish was to remove and respray the chipped radiator that actually resulted in someone commenting “you’ve even got a new radiator”. Glenn completed the project by fitting brand new smoke alarms.

The painting and decorating completed all that remained was to cover the floors.

Traditionally a hall like the one in this house would have a tiled floor and it was this effect that was required, there’s a dog in the house and therefore an easily wipeable ground floor was desirable. Having experienced large budget flooring firms and their lack of attention to detail and customer service the homeowners turned to another local company, Archway Carpets of Woodbridge. This family

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firm, run by father Graham and son Darrell came up with a fantastic solution to the ‘tiled floor’ (which apart from being expensive would have been cold and hard to the touch). Rhino Floor manufacture a range of vinyls using special printing techniques that allow them to mimic many surfaces, from wood to in this case black and white tiles. The poor state of the floorboards meant the floor was firstly boarded to give a smooth finish.

For the stairs it was decided to return to the traditional ‘runner’ of the home’s period, this was specially cut and finished to highlight the wood of the staircase. Brockways Vogue manufacture a striped carpet (available in a variety of colour options), in addition they also produce plain carpets that pick up any of the colours within the runner and it was this that was choosen for the landing.

Archway Carpets, like Glenn Taylor, showed fantastic customer-care in ensuring that the client was happy with the finished result.

The overall effect is stunning and all completed by local tradespeople who would be highly recommended.

Paints

Flooring

Woodwork: Danish Oil Paint: Dulux Gloss White Walls: Dulux Willow Creek 5 Matt Vinyl Emulsion

Ground floor Rhino Floor: Elite Tiles Hardboard

Stairs Brockways: Vogue, Isignia Stripe Landing Brockways: Vogue, Pottery

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Not everyone shuts shop and sells online Selffit Kitchens has been selling online for over a decade and they're doing something that some might say is rather 'odd'. Business owner Andy Proctor has actually seen the value in selling the old fashioned way - with a traditional bricks and mortar presence, and opening a New Showroom.

Selfit had been a kitchen distributor, delivering all over East London, Kent and East Anglia for seven years. They previously had a kitchen showroom in Felixstowe which they closed in 2003 to concentrate on selling on-line. This has been very successful for the business and they are doing very well indeed as an online retailer, now delivering nationwide. "Selling online is easier, without the overheads, staff, costs and rates, so you can see why companies make the move like we did", says business owner Andy Proctor.

But what is the future for Andy Proctor and Selffit?

Selffit has opened a new kitchen and worktops showroom in Brantham, just on the Essex Suffolk border. Selffit is now displaying and selling kitchens, attracting local customers and also allowing national customers somewhere to come to. "We can save people thousands of pounds, and people will travel for that" says Andy.

Having a showroom adds weight to the online business, and we are seeing the results already. Andy says "People can see the virtual tour of the showroom as well as knowing they have somewhere to go if they have any issues, even if they are on the other side of the country. We show more products for local customers to touch and desire and we can now offer installation, something we can't do online". He added; "We have

some fantastic suppliers that make our business possible and we embrace technology to refine how we work. We are now giving local customers access to the same goods at the online rates" Local deals have been offered, plus a marketing campaign in the surrounding villages and magazines is working well. Andy knows he has to work hard to cover the new costs, but the increase in sales and lower overheads, being out of town makes it all viable.

For more information you can visit one of Andy’s websites: Online worktops shop – www.selffit-worktops.co.uk Chippendale Kitchens — www.selffit-chippendale-kitchen.co.uk/ Local Showroom — www.selffit.co.uk

Think inside the Box!

Sailing Club Charity are Boxing Clever Owner of local company Billie Box Jane Billing is a keen sailor and recently on a visit to Alton Water, her boyfriend spoke to the sailing club there about Billie Box’s products and services. They didn’t need any more containers themselves, however they did say that they thought the Woolverstone Project were looking for one.

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The Woolverstone Project has been offering sailing and sailing lessons for the disabled for 20 years at Alton Water and during the summer months at Woolverstone sailing club on the River Orwell. The RYA Sailability, the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, the Royal Hospital School and Rotary all sponsor the project and many volunteers raise funds for the charity too.

These volunteers are also on hand to take the sailors out on the water, help them, when required, in and out of the dinghies and to provide refreshments during the sessions. Such a worthy cause and opens up a whole new and fun world to the disabled.

So, when Jane Billing spoke to the Woolverstone project organisers about buying a container, Jane realised that being a charity they wanted an extremely good price. So, she offered the best price she could and they agreed to buy the container from her. Jane then visited the site to ensure the container would be delivered and positioned where they wanted it to be.

The Project also requested a specific delivery time and Jane was able to meet their needs.

Mr. Kenyon, one of the organisers said, “As I was buying the container on behalf of a charity I was seeking best value for money. Billie Box provided a sound container at a reasonable price and with a prompt and efficient delivery service. All good news!”

Jane says, “We thank the Woolverstone Project for their business and we hope that they will return to us when they need more secure storage.”

So if you are a charity or a sailing club, that needs a secure storage container, then please do call Billie Box on 0800 121 7388 for a free quote today!

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Julia’s cushions featured at Hampton Court

Potfoodles

The social network for vegetable growers has launched new windowsill grow pots dubbed ‘Potfoodles’.

Crunchd hopes to revolutionise the way we garden and has extended its popular online seed store with the addition of its new Potfoodle. These handy windowsill grow kits mean you can grow fresh and tasty herbs, chillies, and the latest green-fingered craze; edible flowers all from the comfort of your own living room. With one simple instruction to ‘just add water’, Crunchd has provided the perfect solution for those that find Grow Your Own just that little bit challenging. The Potfoodle plants can be grown and ripe for the picking within only a few weeks, you don’t even need a garden or outside space. Home-grown not only tastes fresher but can save you lots of money too, so you can literally put your money where your mouth is and help save the environment while you’re at it. There are five different varieties of herbs, chillies and edible flowers available, specifically selected to be grown easily on a sunny windowsill. Within a few weeks the Crunchd Potfoodle’s can expect to produce up to six months of fresh veg and flowers.

• Crunchd Potfoodles are £19.99 for five from www.crunchd.com/store/

After her products hit the high street in 2013, Suffolk designer Julia Hunter, of Oily Rag has had a sizzling start to the summer, seeing her unique waterproof cushions and fabrics being exhibited as part of a bronze award-winning garden at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show.

Since launching Oily Rag in 2010, Julia has attracted worldwide interest in her waterproof garden cushions, and accessories. Her product designs have since been extended to include outdoor doorstops, bunting, tablecloths and bags. This year, alongside a growing number of independent UK retailers, Julia’s range has also been launched exclusively on to the shelves of high street stores John Lewis and Peter Jones.

Now Julia’s quirky products have caught the attention of the garden design elite, featuring in landscape designer Kasia Howard’s awardwinning ‘Home Spun’ show garden at the 2013 RHS Hampton Court Flower Show.

Julia says, “Kasia’s garden design centred around landscape and structure that could work in harmony with nature all year-round; very much a theme for Oily Rag. I was delighted to be invited to display Oily Rag’s cushions and fabrics in the garden and had the opportunity to meet celebrity visitors including Monty Don and Christine Bleakley. Seeing my designs on display was exhilarating and I feel honoured to be part of a medal-winning garden at Hampton Court.”

Julia’s work is far from complete, as Oily Rag continues to gain popularity with garden lovers, caravanners and boat owners. “We are in the process of designing a completely new collection for 2014 with three exclusive Oily Rag designs and two new products; a pruning bag and a luxury kneeler”. www.oilyragfabrics.com

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Health and Wellbeing MIND helpline sees calls increase 50% Mind, the mental health charity, has expressed alarm as new figures show a 50% call increase within twelve months to it’s helpline.

The Mind Infoline has seen a corresponding shift in the nature of calls, with people presenting more acute and complex problems, many

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My Care at Home only employ people who love to care.

Maggie Fisher, Director at My Care At Home says, “When we first meet with you, we will take our time to listen, assess and discuss your personal requirements and then tailor your care to meet your individual needs. Your care plan could be a one off arrangement, ad-hoc or on a regular basis.”

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stemming from severe financial worries.

This is reflected in a concerning 30% rise in calls relating to suicide: In 2012/13 there were 1,546 calls from people who had experienced suicidal thoughts, had taken steps to end their own life, or had concerns about a loved one..

In response to the worrying figures, Mind acknowledges the increased need for its services, and urges people not to wait until they hit crisis point before getting in touch. As the charity announces the appointment of a new celebrity ambassador, TV presenter Anna Williamson, it hopes she will help raise crucial awareness through her role to ensure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Anna Williamson, who recently started her new summer role offering viewers advice on ITV's This Morning, has battled severe anxiety and panic

attacks for many years. She now talks openly about her experiences and the vital first step of asking for help.

Anna Williamson said, "I know just how scary it can be to start the conversation - worrying what friends or colleagues will think. But I also now know that opening up is the key to getting better.

Since I first shared my own experiences, I've heard from so many others in the same position. It's easy to forget you're not alone, that actually 1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem every year.

The Mindinfoline is a confidential telephone service providing information about mental health diagnosis, treatment, medication, local service provision and advocacy. Open from 9am - 6pm Monday - Friday, calls to the service are charged at a local rate and can be reached on 0300 123 3393.

Sight Tests at Home A sight test can be a vital health check. However, it may be overlooked, particularly by older people or those with disabilities. It may be that older people or those with disabilities are unable to access services, and therefore eye care may seem less of a priority. Some may assume that poor vision is inevitable in older age and that nothing can be done to improve it.

Families and care services can play an important role in ensuring that eye care is not neglected in this vulnerable group of people by arranging a home eye examination or, for those who are more able, arranging transport to take them to a local practice. The sight test will be tailored to the needs of the individual and does not require good communication for an effective sight test.

Good vision can have a positive impact on a person's general well being and can help prevent falls. A sight test may detect changes in the eye due to cataract, macula degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Other health problems such as Glaucoma and raised blood pressure may also be detected during a routine eye test.

A domiciliary eye test is an eye test that is carried out in a person's normal place of residence. Much of the essential equipment used for a sight test in a high street practice has a portable equivalent.

Anyone who is eligible for an NHS sight test but cannot get to the high street unaccompanied because of a mental or physical disability, is entitled to a domiciliary sight test funded by the NHS. Lambs Home Eye Care is a Suffolk based provider of domiciliary eye tests and aims to meet the needs of each individual by offering the best in patient centred care.

• For more information contact Lambs Home Eye Care, 01473 857703.

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Back Chat

with Dr Finian Perth (Doctor of Chiropractic)

Pain is NOT normal!

My name is Finian Perth DC and I am a qualified Chiropractor with more than 25 years experience in the Private and NHS sectors.

It is my considered opinion that there is no such thing as normal pain. Pain is a sign that “Something is not right!”.

It is your body’s response to pressure being placed on a nerve. Nerves are very sensitive little things and like us, they don’t like pressure!

When somebody tells me… “I only have normal head aches”. I say… “Normal Headaches? No way! No headache is normal”. It is there for a reason. It’s a response to something nasty.

That is NOT normal!

“Arm Pain?”

“Back ache?”

I do not believe that aches or pains that last

for more than 24 hours are “normal” at all.

“I have been told that I have Sciatica”.

Sciatica is just a description; it comes from the Latin “Sciatalgia” which means pain in the Sciatic nerve. Since the Sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body, travelling from your bottom cheek to your toes, you have only been told that you have “leg pain”.

Sciatica is not a condition, it’s a symptom!

When someone says to me…

“I’ve been told that my pain is muscular and it will pass…but I haven’t done anything unusual”.

I say…”Muscular? That is like saying… The light in my living room is on all the time and the light switch doesn’t seem to work to turn it off, but if you wait, it will turn itself off. It will…The bulb will eventually overheat or just

blow! Instead, any electrician worth his salt will check the wires and discover that there may well be a short circuit. Perhaps some wires have been crossed?”

A similar thing can happen in your body.

Inflammation or trauma puts pressure on a nerve, which turns itself on and causes pain and the muscle to contract and become hard to touch. This in turn puts more pressure on the nerve which fires again and causes the muscle to contract further creating a vicious circle of pain and muscle spasm.

At Perth Chiropractic, our job is to work out where the pressure is coming from and release it, thereby letting the body get back to normal.

For your appointment call Perth Chiropractic Clinic 01473 214600 now!

What have you got to lose, except your pain?

Milking The Benefits A new study has found that drinking a glass of milk after breakfast significantly reduces the build-up of plaque.

Results have shown that a small glass of milk, one of the best sources of calcium, more than halves the build-up of plaque acids after eating dry sugary breakfast cereal.

The frequent consumption of sugary foods and drinks exposes teeth to longer periods of acid attacks and weakens the enamel. While some experts have labelled breakfast as the most important meal of the day, research group Which? discovered 12 out of 14 cereals we know and love contain worryingly high levels of sugar. Even cereals perceived as healthy are somewhat contradictory, also containing high levels of sugar The UK in general has developed a very unhealthy food environment, making it even harder to improve dietary habits. Dr Nigel Carter OBE, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, said, "It would help enormously if parents could encourage children to move away from breakfast cereals loaded with sugars. It may be an easy solution to give children something sweet to appease them, but by keeping the consumption of sugary foods to a minimum, the benefits to oral health will have a lasting impact."

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