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would you copy if you saw them happening? Not a single primary school child has avoided the phrase, “…and if they jumped off a cliff would you do it?”

Secondly, look at the picture again. Does it really look like real cig to you?!

May I suggest that rules introduced because of the assumption that we are all very stupid should be challenged. Bans dictated to us because of no good sensible reason have the hallmarks of petulance and churlishness.

And you just know that, in this case, an envious ex-smoker is behind them.

Comic Vapours This month we start with a question. Take a good look at the picture and tell me what you think I am doing. I suspect that all of you are correct. “Isn’t that one of those electric pretend vapour cigarette things?”

Yes. Yes it is.

How hard was it to work that out? Well far from trying to insult your intelligence, which I am sure I have, I ask this question as a serious piece of research. This month the ‘e-cig’, as they are called, have been banned from trains. The rattler bosses have joined with a few other companies to prevent the use of this perfectly legal product – because of stupidity. Allow me to explain…

The e-cig works by heating up a drop of mainly water, which creates a small burst of steam. The steam contains a controlled dose of nicotine and the craver is thus satisfied. Unlike real cigarettes, the vapour contains none of the 200 chemicals and carcinogenics that cigarette smoke contains and therefore are said to be harmless to the user – and of course anyone around them. Even the BMA agree with this. It is just steam after all, so it’s a bit like standing in the same room as a kettle.

So why have they been banned? “…because they look like real cigarettes and people may think they can smoke”.

Firstly, as we are all aware it is illegal to smoke on a train. Quite rightly, there are many things that are illegal on a train. So how many of them

St Clements saved – Foxhall Community Centre is born!

It was announced at the end of July that St Clements Sports and Social Club has been saved from closure.

The club now has new leaseholders Kieran Moore and Anna Cook and will open again this month with a new name – Foxhall Community Centre. The new leaseholders are looking for community groups and sporting organisations to get in touch if they would like to take advantage of the facilities on offer at the extensive site just off Foxhall Road in Ipswich. The new Foxhall Community Centre has a function room with licensed bar for up to 250 people, a large recreation area with outside BBQ facilities and children’s play area, two squash courts a football pitch and changing rooms, snooker, club rooms and plenty of free parking. One of the new leaseholders Kieran Moore says, “We feel this club has loads of potential as a real hub for the local community. We would like to attract a variety of organisations so that we are able to offer visitors a full and varied calendar of events each month.”

Although memberships are available, all are welcome to use the Foxhall Community Centre which aims to be open each day at lunchtimes and evenings too. The club, set to undergo at £15k refurbishment both inside and out, boasts one of the largest private function rooms available in this area that allows outside catering, making it popular for weddings and private parties. For more information call Kieran Moore on 077893 33227 or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

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How’s That?

As I compile my column, the England cricket team are about to win the Ashes series. Marvellous. I suspect you have to remember the days when England were not that good at cricket and were constantly wolloped by the Aussies… and West Indies, to fully appreciate this magnificence.

Seriously, give cricket a try. Once you ‘get it’ you’ll wonder how you lived without it.

Bird’s eye view As I reach a certain milestone (in a few years’ time) I am fully expecting what is known as ‘the mid-life crisis. This, I am told is where one, usually male, goes out and buys expensive gadgets, cars and toys in an attempt to reconnect with one’s youth. Well I cannot remember a time when I didn’t do this.

This month I have been sampling the joys of flight. If you have ever wondered what your house looks like from 200 feet up you can do a lot worse than invest in a four rotor remote control helicopter. There are lots of sensible reasons to have one of these but the overwhelming factor in your decision making process should be ‘it’s great fun’!

And let’s be honest – how much of that do we have these days?

See you in October

Lunchtime Lecture

A lunchtime lecture entitled The Families who lived in Christchurch Mansion by Marjorie Carter will be at the Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich on Thursday 12th September from 1pm until 1.50pm.

Three families occupied Christchurch Mansion from the time it was built in the mid-sixteenth century until its sale at the end of the nineteenth, and each of them left their mark on the house. All families have their secrets, sorrows and scandals, and the Withypolls, Devereux and Fonneraus were no exceptions. This illustrated talk explores something of their lives and times in the continuing story of Ipswich.

Tea and biscuits are available from 12.30pm. Although admission is free, a retiring collection of £2.00 will be appreciated. This is to defray expenses incurred in hosting the series.

• More details can be obtained from secretary@ipswich-arts.org.uk www.ipswich-arts.org.uk or by calling 01473 836973.

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INSIDE THIS MONTH SEPTEMBER Live Music 24 This month we talk to Peter Cox, frontman of Go West, there’s news of great acts coming to Ipswich’s Waterfront, plus CDs to be won and our complete gig guide.

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National Trust issues call for Suffolk to get back in touch with life’s

‘Simple Pleasures’ The National Trust is celebrating all the Simple Pleasures we can enjoy – and is calling on people in Suffolk to make the most of what the county has to offer.

With the world moving at such a fast pace these days, we all need to take some time out for ourselves. Yet more and more of us are working long hours in stressful jobs and not spending enough time with our loved ones.

Ben Cowell, the National Trust’s Regional Director for the East of England, said, “It might be an old saying but it’s worth repeating – life is for living. At the National Trust we think people sometimes get bogged down with the day-to-day grind and occasionally need a little nudge to remind them about the simple pleasures of life.

“Whether it is taking a relaxing stroll at Flatford, enjoying a bike ride along the cycle path at Ickworth or simply indulging an ice cream with family and friends after a visit to Lavenham Guildhall, it is life’s simple pleasures that often bring us the most joy.”

Here are a few ideas to get your imagination going and inspire you to enjoy life’s Simple Pleasures.

Eating an ice cream - Did you know the average Brit eats nine litres of ice cream a year? Where’s better than

in the UK. Cycling is the perfect way to blow the cobwebs away, feel the sun on your face as you whiz down a trail on an adventure with friends. At Ickworth, jump on your bike and let your adventure begin. enjoying part of your nine litres than on the beach at Dunwich Heath or whilst sitting in the grounds at Melford Hall.

Going for a walk - Apparently 22% of the English population walk for fun for at least half an hour, every month. Coast and countryside sites like Orford Ness and Dunwich Heath are ideal to get those legs moving and enjoy some fresh air. Whether you are on your own or with friends there are miles and miles of path ways for you to explore.

and drink, binoculars and a camera if you want to capture those special moments in time. At Orford Ness you can find breeding wading birds in the marshes, brown hare, Chinese water deer and a whole host of insects and other invertebrates.

Going on a boat trip - One of the oldest forms of travel. Man, wind or electric powered, what will you choose?

You can now enjoy a boat trip at Flatford. So enjoy some ‘you time’ and row, row, row, your boat…

Watching wildlife - What will you need? Plain comfortable clothing, food

Being surrounded by flowers Research has proved that flowers have a long term positive effect on moods.

Nothing says a summer day more than lying in a typical English garden surrounded by the scent of bright summer flowers. Ickworth, Melford Hall and Lavenham Guildhall are all ideal to enjoy this perfect lazy day.

Going on a bike ride - Cycling is the third most popular recreational activity

Watching the sun go down Spectacular sunsets may be caused by dust but it makes one of the most romantic times of the day. Top places to watch the sun go down are Sutton Hoo and Dunwich Heath. Why not take a picnic, enjoy the view and then stay for a bit of stargazing.

So don’t overlook the simple pleasures of life this summer. Why not leave the hustle and bustle of the shopping malls behind and enjoy some of this area’s big open spaces.

• For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/simplepleasures

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Have your say to the PCC The next wave of public meetings by the Police and Crime Commissioners Tim Passmore are set for the autumn. The dates for the seven district meetings have just been announced.

Tim Passmore will be joined by the Chief Constable, Douglas Paxton and a senior police officer from the local area to answer questions about policing in the county.

Tim says, “Suffolk is a wide area to cover and I have tried to position these meetings to ensure that everyone can access one reasonably easily. I really hope to get a good crowd at each meeting so we can have a really interesting and open discussion.”

“Listening to the views of people living and working in Suffolk is key to my role as Police and Crime Commissioner so I really hope that people will do their very best to attend to let me know what they think of policing in the county.

He added, “I appreciate not everyone wants to speak at a public meeting so I would also encourage people to come along to listen if that’s what they prefer.”

All meetings start at 6.30pm and the details are: The Wherry Hotel, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad on Wednesday 25th September The Athenaeum, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds on Wednesday 2nd October The Cedars Hotel, Needham Road, Stowmarket on Monday 7th October Marlborough Hotel, Sea Front, Felixstowe on Wednesday 9th October Sudbury Town Hall, Market Hill, Sudbury on Thursday 10th October Memorial Hall, High Street, Newmarket on Monday 14th October University Campus Suffolk, Ipswich Waterfront on Tuesday 22nd October • Full details are on the PCC website, www.suffolk-pcc.gov.uk; there is no need to book.

Colchester Christmas Market The Colchester Christmas Market will take place at Weston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester on Sunday 8th, Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th December 2013.

Among the retail theatre taking place each day, visitors will be able to avail of the now infamous culinary delights including a range of products such as cheeses, olives, Italian nougat, Belgian chocolates and French tarts. Mouthwatering foods will be available for customers to sample and buy as they wander around the Yuletide market, not forgetting, hog roasts, mince pies and mulled wine.

With a vast variety of gifts from all over the world, the Colchester Christmas Market and Yuletide Festival, will bring a truly magical experience to those shoppers wishing to embrace the spirit of Christmas, with free parking and so much choice for gifts and food, the Colchester Christmas Market and Yuletide Festival is truly a family event.

With Choirs, from schools, churches and performance groups, the three-day event, has been created to truly celebrate the spirit of Christmas, with carols around the tree, a visit from Father Christmas, and a program of events The Colchester Christmas is truly a family occasion, which celebrates the best of the community.

• To find out more about the Colchester Christmas Market, the website is www.colchesterchristmasmarket.co.uk or email, info@colchesterchristmasmarket.co.uk

WHAT’S ON IN WOODBRIDGE? There’s lots going on in Woodbridge this Autumn starting with Heritage Open Days at the Woodbridge Tide Mill, from 12th until 15th September, During this long weekend, the iconic Woodbridge Tide Mill working museum is open free of charge as is the Woodbridge Museum on Market Hill. There are numerous walks around the town. Simply visit Tourist Information in the Library who will help to guide you through some of the town’s fascinating history.

Then on Saturday 21st September What’s Tasty in Woodbridge will be on the Market Hill, from 10am until 4pm.

Enjoy a vibrant food market, a celebration of local produce and a fun day out on Woodbridge’s historic Market Hill. As well as local producers selling delicious seasonal food and drink, there will be cooking demonstrations from local chefs Ugur Vata from The Galley and Vernon Blackmore from The Table in Woodbridge. Organised by volunteers from Choose Woodbridge, The Galley, The Table, The Cake Shop and Friday

Street Farm this event promises to provide a delicious day out for all ages and a great way to learn more about and taste the fabulous range of foods produced on our doorstep.

It’s no coincidence that this market occurs in September, the month of The Suffolk Local Food Challenge whereby the people of Suffolk are encouraged to eat food produced within a 30 mile radius of where they live for the 30 days of September.

Woofbridge: The Bark in the Park returns on Saturday 28th September in Elmhurst Park. Woodbridge’s fun dog show is back for a second year, sponsored by Ryder-Davies & Partners vets. Entry is free and there will be entertainment, games, stalls and activities throughout the day – as well as the dog show itself. This year there are ten classes to enter including: Dog with the waggiest tail; Cleverest dog; Dog that looks most like its owner and Dog the judges would most like to take home.

Organised by Choose Woodbridge the team that successfully brought back the Woodbridge Carnival after 21 years - this will be a fabulous canine

caper for all ages celebrating the important part dogs play in families and the wider community.

And, The Famous Prometheus Orchestra will be at St Mary’s Church on Saturday 12th October at 6.30pm.

Prometheus Orchestra is giving a special performance of Mozart’s Symphony No 29 and Holst’s St Paul’s Suite to raise funds to help with the

repairs and maintenance of St Mary’s Church - a beautiful medieval building which stands at the heart of the Community in Woodbridge. The Concert will last for an hour and guests are welcome to stay for a glass of wine and a finger buffet at the end of the performance. Tickets are £10 per person. Please contact the Box Office on 01394 388386 to book.

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Win new Star Wars Books News from ITFC Charitable Trust

Two brand new LEGO® Star Wars™ books have just been released, The Yoda Chronicles and Brickmaster: Battle for the Stolen Crystals both promise to be a big hit and are sure to be on present lists this Christmas!

LEGO® Star Wars™ fans will jet into Yoda’s galaxy and uncover the truth behind this extraordinarily wise green Jedi in DK’s LEGO® Star Wars™: The Yoda Chronicles. This brand-new format features themed spreads based on the legendary Yoda’s adventures, from his leadership of the Jedi council and his duels with Count Dooku and Darth Sidious, to his support of the Wookiees in the Clone Wars and his training of Luke on Dagobah. Specially commissioned photography features minifigures and vehicles in action, with loads of storylines and facts that young readers will love.

Included in the book is a DK-exclusive Special Forces Clone Trooper LEGO minifigure, which is a variation of the new minifigures created specifically for the LEGO Star Wars Yoda Chronicles toy line. Unique characteristics of the minifigure include officer level classification, newly created blue force shield, and special helmet and chest plate symbol.

From the Introduction to LEGO® Star Wars®: The Yoda Chronicles: “Teacher.

General. Grand Master. One of the wisest and most mysterious beings in the galaxy, Yoda has accomplished many things over the course of his 900 years. He has led the Jedi High Council. He has commanded armies into battle. He has trained thousands of aspiring Jedi Knights. He has hidden in obscurity on a forgotten swamp planet.

He has made great friends and dangerous foes— and met others whose allegiance lay somewhere in between. From the golden days of the Galactic Republic, through the chaos of the Clone Wars and the evil rule of the Empire, Yoda’s influence on galactic events is as important and far-reaching as the little Jedi Master himself. This is Yoda’s story.”

Embark on a new LEGO® Star Wars adventure and find the stolen lightsaber crystals, LEGO® Star Wars™ Brickmaster: Battle for the Stolen Crystals includes two minifigures and all the LEGO bricks you need.

Play and read all at the same time with LEGO® Star Wars™ Brickmaster: Battle for the Stolen Crystals. Create fantastic models with the help of an exciting storybook, filled with step-by-step instructions.

Join Clone trooper Commander Gree as he hunts down the valuable lightsaber crystals stolen by a Separatists droid captain, using your bricks to build weapons and vehicles to help him fight along the way. Assemble your bricks in time to fight battles in canyons, deserts and ice-mountains, and fend off an ambush in the forest. Build weapons and vehicles like the Vespula Fighter, Desert Speeder and Separatist Cannon to make sure your quest is a success! LEGO® Star Wars™ Brickmaster: Battle for the Stolen Crystals also contains fascinating facts and 'Did You Know?' sections throughout.

— COMPETITION — Ipswich24 has got two copies each of LEGO® Star Wars™: The Yoda Chronicles and LEGO® Star Wars™ Brickmaster: Battle for the Stolen Crystals to give away to two lucky Ipswich24 readers. To be in with a chance of winning this great prize just send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and a contact telephone number to: LEGO® Books Competition, Ipswich24, PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Monday 30th September 2013.

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Anyone for Tennis, Karting or perhaps a Barn Dance?

The ITFC Charitable Trust like most charities relies heavily on the help of corporate and individual fundraisers. Each year The Trust has to raise over £1million to continue to work with young people in Suffolk, inspiring, motivating and educating them, using a variety of sports, to engage with them.

They have three events happening this month which you can be part of.

The first is a Fun Charity Mixed Doubles Tournament being put on by Karen West who is one of the volunteers heading off to Ghana in Africa in November for the Trust. Karen has already raised enough to cover the cost of her trip but she’s continuing to fundraise for the Trust’s main projects. This month her Tennis Tournament is open to all and you don’t even need a tennis partner to take part. It’s to be held on Saturday 7th September at David Lloyd in Ipswich from 4pm – 6.30pm. Tickets are £15 per head, which includes a hot meal. If you’d like to know more call Karen on 07851 3770965 or you can email karen.west@ntlworld.com.

On Friday 27th September The Trust are looking for teams from local businesses to take part in a night of Karting at Wild Tracks near Newmarket. The off road activity park are putting on an exciting evening of endurance racing to help the charity to continue the work they do in the local community. COO for ITFC Charitable Trust Paul Attrill explains, “We are looking for a total of 18 teams of four, although we only now have a few spaces left for those wishing to join us for the one hour karting endurance race which is a team-based series of timed races.”

If you would like to enter a team contact Arabella Michell at Wildtracks on 01638 751 918 and be sure to mention it’s for the special ITFC Charitable Trust Charity karting event. You can also email arabella@wildtracksltd.co.uk Cost is £200 per team of four which includes all races and a hog roast. For more details about WildTracks go to their website www.wildtracksltd.co.uk

Henley Annual Fayre This year the Henley Community Centre are holding their annual Fayre event on the Saturday 14th September, and this year’s is theme is Harvest time.

Entry is free with plenty of car parking space and the days events start from around 10.30am with a Charity Fun Run for the Town 102 kids trust. There will be many attractions, with something for everyone, from donkey rides, bucking bronco, inflatables and many side stalls etc.

As with the Harvest theme the organisers have invited many local food producers so there will be lots of yummy things to sample and purchase.

There is a program of entertainment events during the day and live music in evening with cosy fire pits to sit around. A country cooked Hog Roast will be available for the evening, plus, BBQ and other food along with Licenced Bar with real ales, which will be available all day.

• Those wishing to hold a stall should contact Dave Quantrill on 01473 839880, email dave.quantrill@btconnect.com or enquire at the Community Centre. People wishing to take part in the Fun Run can email Henleyfunrun@gmail.com for entrance forms.

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Finally who’s up for a doe-see-doe? Another of the Africa Project Volunteers Lucy along with her sister Sophie is putting on a Barn Dance on Saturday 28th September at the Tithe Barn in Sproughton. Money raised on the night will be split between the ITFC Charitable Trust and WWF. The night begins at 7pm with calling and music by live band ‘In Step’, tickets are now on sale at £15 per head which includes supper, there will be a licensed bar and a raffle too for more information email Lucy.Eliza@live.com or call Sophie or Lucy on 01394 283669 to reserve your tickets.

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

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New/Nearly New Sale Raising Money For Woolverstone Wish A New and Nearly New Sale of clothing (both adults and children's), shoes, toys and baby items is being held at Cedarwood Primary School, Wilkinson Drive, Kesgrave, IP5 2ES on Saturday 28th September 2013 from 2.30pm until 4.30pm, and is in aid of raising money for Woolverstone Wish (www.woolverstonewish.org.uk).

There will also be facepainting, a delicious cake stall as well as tombola with some great prizes to be won. Entry is adults £1 and children are free Organiser Adele Allinson said, “I chose to support the Woolverstone Wish appeal in memory of my much loved Grandad who lost his fight with Cancer in April.”

• If you are unable to make this event but would like to make a donation to the Woolverstone Wish please do so by following the link to Adele’s JustGiving page, www.justgiving.com/Adele-Allinson1

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Win Tickets to see Essence of Ireland

International Smash Hit Show ''Essence of Ireland'' Returns to UK Stages The international smash hit show “Essence of Ireland” will be bursting back on to the UK stages this autumn after receiving critical acclaim on its recent international tours of South Africa and The Middle East.

Featuring original choreography and music, together with such Irish classics as“Galway Girl”, “Irish Rover”, “Song for Ireland”, “Danny Boy”, “Carrickfergus” and ''Ireland’s Call”, Essence of Ireland is quoted by the BBC as “Everyday is St Patricks Day when these guys are in town” and is the must see show for all the family.

Inspired by true events, this sensational show is set against the backdrop of Ireland, England and America in the 20th century and tells a story of love, joy, happiness and heartache endured by Cora McGowan and Sean Dempsey as they are separated by emigration from each other and their beloved Ireland.

This moving story told through music, song and dance is a celebration of all things Irish and will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions giving audiences a unique Irish experience.

“Essence of Ireland” will be coming to the Ipswich Regent Theatre on Friday 1st November. To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01473 433100 or visit www.ipswichregent.com — COMPETITION — Ipswich24 has got two pairs of tickets to see “Essence of Ireland” at the Regent Theatre in November to give away to lucky readers. For your chance to win send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and a contact telephone number to. “Essence of Ireland” Competition, Ipswich24, PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Monday 30th September 2013.

Q. Where has “Essence of Ireland” recently toured?

UTTERLY FUELLED A second UTTERLY crime novel is released A new book from CreateSpace has recently been published.

The author, Pauline Manders, has lived and worked in East Anglia for many years. As a retired surgeon, her medical background and scientific mind seep into her writing. She has combined this with her love of the Suffolk countryside to create a rich vein of originality with an utterly fresh approach to the classic crime novel.

The action ricochets from Stowmarket to Ipswich, Woolpit to Wattisham, Bury St Edmunds to Hadleigh. Scratch at the surface of rural life and beneath lie: fuel gangs trading illegal red diesel who will stop at nothing to turn a fast buck; a body buried on a remote hillside where phone signals are too weak to penetrate; old scores settled by murder and arson. Her quirky, fallible main characters are held together by bonds of friendship as they stumble through a tapestry of evil.

Pauline Manders has written a witty, fast paced crime novel. It carries the reader to a page turner of a finale on Gallows Hill in Hadleigh. This is a worthy sequel to Utterly Explosive, the first in the Utterly crime series.

• Utterly Fuelled by Pauline Manders is available in paperback at Waterstones Buttermarket branch in Bury St Edmunds, Browsers in Woodbridge, Idlers in Hadleigh, Leaping Hare bookshop Wyken Vineyard, CreateSpace website and Amazon. It is available in e-book format from Amazon.

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Launch of Half Marathon ‘Business Challenge’ Calling all local businesses and organisations! For the last two years Larking Gowen, the sponsor of the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon, has won the Business Challenge – who dares to

“Last year’s business challenge was very popular,” said Susie Hood from sponsors Larking Gowen. “This is our fifth year of sponsorship and we are hoping to have a record number of teams entering this fun event. By

community will be behind them every step of the way.

"An added incentive is that there are trophies for first, second and third place and these will be presented at a later date. The team from Larking Gowen who won last year are very proud of their trophy, as are Team Tunami and Ipswich Borough Council who were second and third respectively.”

Ipswich Jaffa Running Club Chairman, Terry Back, said, “This challenge to the business community creates a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of Ipswich and also helps to raise much needed funds for local charities. With the change of route it will be interesting to see the results of this year’s competition and it is always good to see the competition between different companies. A team of four needs to

• Winners of last year’s Business Challenge cup - this year it could be you.

challenge them this year?

The Business Challenge is an integral part of the half marathon and the more teams that compete the more competitive it gets. The local business community has been very supportive over the last four years and it is great to see them battling it out against each other on the day.

doing so, teams not only get fit and have a lot of fun but also raise money for local charities and, importantly, increase their organisations’ profiles significantly. This year we are supporting two local charities, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) and St Elizabeth Hospice and we are confidant that the business

be entered but the finish times are taken from the three fastest members of the team on the day. This allows for any injuries on the day.”

Councillor Bryony Rudkin, Ipswich Borough Council's Culture portfolioholder, said, “There are so many elements to the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon for businesses. Providing a focus for the corporate sector to compete among themselves within the race is a great way to inspire good-natured rivalry among local companies.”

The race is taking place on Sunday 22nd September, starting and finishing in Christchurch Park, Ipswich.

Entry for the Half Marathon is now open and more information on the event and how to enter the Business Challenge can be found at www.ipswichhalfmarathon.co.uk.

Walk With a Fork

Left to right: Stephen David from The Crown At Woodbridge, Kate Alden from Ormiston, Lord Tollemache, Barry Chevalier-Guild from Aspall, Di Murray from Ormiston

A leading children’s charity in East Anglia has officially launched a new major fundraising event in Suffolk that will appeal to the ‘foodie’ in us all.

Ormiston Children & Families Trust has just launched Walk With a Fork, an event that promises something for food and countryside lovers alike. Taking place at Helmingham Hall near Stowmarket, Suffolk on Sunday 1st September, the concept of Walk With a Fork is this: an eight mile sponsored walk around the stunning Helmingham Estate, but with a unique twist. Every couple of miles there will be stops where the finest local food and drink producers in East Anglia will be serving up treats to the walkers taking part.

Before setting off the walkers will be treated to breakfast – a Musk’s Sausage accompanied by a steaming mug of Morbeans coffee. After walking a couple of miles they reach the tapas stop, featuring delights from Suffolk Salami, Fairfields Crisps and wine from Lavenham Brook. By the time they reach the halfway point it will be time for a hog roast for lunch, courtesy of Bespoke By The Crown At Woodbridge, Blythburgh Pork and Clarke’s of Bramfield Butchers. That will be accompanied by a glass of Aspall cider or apple juice. Then it will be time for dessert – some delicious Alder Tree Ice-cream.

Other suppliers supporting Walk With a Fork include Adnams, Munchy Seeds, The Bell at Walberswick, Stoke Sauces, Beautiful Bakes and James White Drinks. The event is also being supported Tastes of Anglia, the regional food body in East Anglia.

For more information about Walk With a Fork, or if you’re a local food or drink producer who would like to get involved in the event, please contact Kate Alden, Ormiston’s Community Fundriaser in Suffolk, on 01473 705034 or email kate.alden@ormiston.org. To register for the event, you can download an application form from http://www.ormiston.org/walkwithafork.

Registration is £10 per person, and there is a commitment to raise at least £25 in sponsorship to help support Ormiston’s projects in the county.

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Robin Hood comes to Suffolk The Suffolk Robin Hood Game & Country is back for another thrilling outdoor event, dedicated to little Damsels in Distress and rascal Merrymen!

PRIZE COMP

Featuring two days of World-Class Arena Entertainment with jousting tournaments and horseback stunts with the Stampede Stunt Display Team, to BMX and Mountain Bike stunt displays with Ben Savage and the Savage Skills Team!

Have a go at some fantastic attractions such as paintball, laser quest, zorbing and archery with the Deben Archery Team, on hand to show off some cool tricks - just like Robin Hood!

Watch nail-biting swordfights in the historic reenactment village or fantastic aerial arena displays with owls and birds of prey in the Countryside Arena – once there you will also love the Brand New for 2013 Dog and Duck Show!

Cheer on your winning bet at the ferret races or watch the Flight of the Falcons Birds of Prey show in awe – plus, Suffolk Heavy Horses, Woodbine Farm Alpacas and the petting zoo, there’s plenty of animal interaction and fun for everyone at this year’s Suffolk Robin Hood Game & Country Show!

With hundreds of shopping stands located in Maid Marion’s Lifestyle Village, Friar Tuck’s Food & Drink Court, Little John’s Craft & Gift Hall, the Countryman’s Walk and Gunmakers Row – even Mum and Dad won’t want to leave this spectacular two day event, plus, why not test your skill and accuracy in the Air-rifle Firing Range?

Don’t forget to bring the dog! Even the family pet can join in with the weekend fun as this area of the event hosts have-a-go activities including Dock Dogs, Flyball and Timed Sprints, as well as Agility Courses, Fun Dog Shows where you can win

rosettes and trophies. When you’re feeling dogtired just take a seat and watch the top quality Arena Shows or visit the breed stands, shopping stalls and charities to socialise with other doglovers.

The Suffolk Robin Hood Game & Country Show takes place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October at Trinity Park, Ipswich. For more information visit www.robinhoodcountryshow.co.uk or telephone 01702 549623.

— COMPETITION — Ipswich24 has got ten family tickets for The Suffolk Robin Hood Game & Country Show to give away to lucky readers. Just send your answer to the following question, along with your name address and a contact telephone number to: The Suffolk Robin Hood Game & Country Show Competition, Ipswich24, PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW, or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk.

The closing date for entries is Monday 30th September 2013.

Q. Name the forest associated with Robin Hood?

New Opening Hours for Baylham House Farm With the children heading back to school Baylham Farm is a little quieter at this time of year. That just means the animals are even more pleased to see visitors, and will try no end of tricks to try to charm their way into getting more food and attention.

The adventure playground is nearing completion providing plenty of places for children to explore and tire themselves out, whilst the adults enjoy a well-earned cup of tea and cake.

With pigs and piglets, goats and kids, cows and calves – the farm is a great place to entertain, educate and enthral.

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is six miles north west of Ipswich, off the B1113 between Great Blakenham and Needham Market. Until the 8th of September, the farm is open Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays from 10am until 5pm. After the 8th September, the farm will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

With entry prices at £6 for adults, £5 for concessions, £3 for children (aged 4 - 16) and under four’s free, it would be difficult to find a more entertaining and better value attraction in Suffolk.

• For more information visit the website at www.baylham-housefarm.co.uk, check out Facebook or call 01473 830264.

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

Golfing Success Over the last month the Juniors at Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club have a lot to celebrate.

Paul Waring won the English Deaf Golf Open playing at Heyford Park and scoring 75,72,73 and Joshua Murton won the Silver Barrel playing at Ipswich Golf Club The Junior Team of George Copsey, Joshua Murton and Charlie Harris won the Junior Team Championship beating Thorpeness and playing at Woodbridge. The Team now go forward to the English Junior Champion Club Tournament which will be played at Woodhall Spa.

Above Paul Waring and below Joshua Waring

The team of: George, Joshua and Charlie

Railway Open Day

The Felixstowe Area N Gauge Group invite you to their final Open Day of 2013 on Saturday 2nd November at The Welcome Hall, High Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk, IP11 0NT The group will be running their club modular layout along with group members layouts and you are welcome to bring your own N Gauge stock to run on their layouts. The Groups new “hands on” layout will be attending again along with the N Gauge Society second hand stall. Some of the group’s current projects will be on show so that you can see how they are progressing.

The Group is open to anyone who is interested in N Gauge model railways and we welcome new members of all ages and abilities. The Open day will be open between 11.00am and 4.00pm and admission will be free, so please come along and have a chat over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits.

For more information you can contact Chris Shum on 01394 277211 or visit www.felixstowengauge.org.uk

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To Advertise Call: 01473 715599

Lots of activities at URC The series of Saturday openings at Felixstowe United Reformed Church will finish on the 14th September to coincide with the Historic Churches Trust Cycle Ride.

This Sponsored Cycle Ride raises a good deal of money for the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust. Funds raised by the individual cyclists are split between the Trust and a church of choice.

It has been known for some Felixstowe cyclists to visit as many as 31 churches cycling 37 miles and raising £298.

Sounds exhausting!

Although the series of Open Saturdays to view the church and its repaired window finish on 14th September, (you can still get a tea/coffee on that day and you can mingle with the cyclists and walkers who call in) you have another chance to view the church when the URC celebrates Harvest on the Weekend of 28th and 29th September.

The Historic Churches Trust Sponsored Cycle ride sees many Cyclists, and indeed walkers, cycle or walk to as many churches as they can and get their forms signed while getting refreshments whilst they are there. How appropriate that the last Open Saturday for you to call in for coffee and view the window repaired with help of the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust should be open on this day.

The church will be decorated for Harvest on the morning of September 28th when there is also a Coffee Morning in the rear hall with the Minister in attendance.

There is a Morning Service on Sunday 29th September at 10.30am and there will also be a short Songs of Praise that evening, so lots of opportunity to come and join with us in the church or its rear hall for the coffee morning, and celebrate Harvest.

Craft Fair There will be a Craft Fair at Felixstowe Leisure Centre on Sunday 1st September from 10am until 4pm. The event, which raises money for the Guide Dogs, will see a variety of handmade crafts, teddy bears, knitwear, jewellery, handbags, stained glass and craft supplies all on display. There will also be a raffle and tombola.

Meet Guide Dogs and puppies in training. Entry is by donation, and will help support the East and Mid Suffolk volunteer branch of Guide Dogs.

On Saturday 15th September Felixstowe Museum will be a hive of activity when The East Anglian Practical Classics Car Club Show comes to town. Around 20 to 30 vintage and classic cars will be on display for visitors to admire, admission is free, however normal museum admission charges apply.

New play traces story of The Bartlet In Health and in Sickness - The History of the Bartlet is a new play

by Suzanne Hawkes, and performed by Black & White Productions at St Mary’s Church in Walton on Friday 13th September and Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road on Saturday 14th September.

Built from the legacy and vision of a great Ipswich surgeon, The Bartlet Convalescent Home was the much loved heart of community health care for the East Suffolk area from 1926 to 2008 when it was closed and the building put up for sale. This play traces the history of The Bartlet and the man behind the vision, through the eyes of those who were part of its life, including patients, relatives and medical practitioners. With humour, pathos and live music, this play will bring back memories and make new ones. Tickets are available by calling the Box Office on 01394 279613.

— Inspirational Talk — An inspirational talk by J.John, whose much-loved art of storytelling helps people to discover spiritual meaning in a way that makes sense of everyday life, will be at the Christian Life Centre in Felixstowe on Friday 6th September at 7.30pm.

J.John is a creative Christian speaker with an appeal that

transcends gender, age, race, culture and occupation. He has completed thousands of speaking engagements at conferences, towns, cities and universities in 69 countries on 6 continents, alongside authoring over 50 titles, with over a million copies of his books in print in thirteen languages. No need to book, just turn up on the night, admission is free.

Seafront to host new race Coastal 10 is a brand new ten-mile race along Felixstowe Seafront.

Organised by the Felixstowe Road Runners - the Coastal 10 will take place on Sunday 29th September starting at 9.15am beside the War Memorial on Felixstowe’s seafront (Undercliff Road West). The route will then go in a southerly direction along the promenade, towards the Viewing Area near the estuary of the Orwell. It will then double back on itself, past Felixstowe Pier and the Leisure Centre again and then along the coast to Felixstowe Ferry at the estuary of the Deben. It will then go back in the direction it came, along the coast, and finish near the War Memorial. The race HQ will be the Felixstowe Leisure Centre.

Landguard Dog Day takes place on Saturday 7th September from 2pm until 5pm at the Manor Terrace Car Park in Felixstowe. This will be a fun afternoon for dogs and their owners andoincludes a fun dog show, special activities, displays and stalls. Admission is free and all dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

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DanceEast announce autumn season The Autumn Season 2013 has just been announced at DanceEast in Ipswich and with tickets going on sale from Monday 2nd September it’s never been a better time to visit the DanceHouse on the Waterfront.

The Studio by Ladder To The Moon (8th October) is an interactive piece of devised theatre that aims to recreate iconic moments from two classic films – Robin Hood and The Sound of Music – in a pop-up film studio experience. This performance is staged in associate with Age UK Suffolk in a fundraising event for the charity.

50 Acts (11th October) is a spirited retaliation against ageism, involving manifestos, songs, apologies and errors, random acts, small dances and big ideas, ghostly appearances, invisibility, stupidity, inexplicable feats and unexpected turns. Adeclaration of intent and a commitment to action, combining movement with text, and meaning with humour… sometimes dark and sometimes not… In this warm, intimate and affecting show, Wendy Houstoun brings her own brand of radicalism to 50 ACTS in a performance that lasts just under an hour.

Still Current (25th & 26th October) is a new evening of work by internationally acclaimed choreographer Russell Maliphant and masterful lighting designer Michael Hulls both Sadler’s Wells Associate Artists.

The evening features newly created duets, trios and solos danced by his remarkable company of dancers including Dickson Mbi, who recently stunned audiences with his strength and exceptional popping style in The Rodin Project, the dance film Erebus and the Lucozade Revive commercial. He is joined by Carys Staton, whose energetic elegance and delicate strength are showcased in the new creations, and the

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The Little Match Girl Picture: Phil Conrad

remarkable Thomasin Gülgeç whose fluid agility and grace are not only demonstrated in the new works but also in the award-winning solo Afterlight (Part One) which is included as part of the evening. iTMOi (in the mind of igor) is Akram Khan's latest full-length ensemble piece since 2010’s Vertical Road.

Taking place at Snape Maltings on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th November this performance celebrates Igor Stravinsky and the centenary of his legendary Rite of Spring.

With an original score by Nitin Sawhney, Jocelyn Pook and Ben Frost, and an international cast of 11 dancers, iTMOi is another extraordinary artistic collaboration from Khan and his talented team.

Winter Showcase (1st December) is an evening of new, devised works from the resident DanceEast Performance Groups. Featuring performances from male-only Boyz United, newly formed Creative Hip Hoppers, Dance Unlimited, elders company The Elderberries, Suffolk Junior Dance Company, Suffolk Youth Dance Company and additional needs performance group Spin Off. The Little Match Girl (12th – 24th December) is based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic Christmas story, this touching tale of an impoverished young street girl's hopes and dreams is beautifully told through dance, song and original live music.

Celebrated director & choreographer Arthur Pita brings his magical new dance theatre show The Little Match Girl to DanceEast this Christmas. A snowy stage sets the scene for an icy cold Christmas Eve, where the Little Match Girl paces the emptying streets, shivering and desperate, trying to sell her matches.

Cold, hungry and with just one final match flame to keep her warm, she sees a vision of her beloved

grandmother. Leaving her troubled life behind, the Little Match Girl is guided up into the night sky by her grandmother who takes her to the moon. Now, on a clear night, if you look closely, you might see the light of a shooting star, or is it a match burning brightly?

Award-winning choreographer Arthur Pita returns to DanceEast following recent successes God's Garden and National Dance Award-winning The Metamorphosis.

• For more information on any of the performances in the Autumn Season or to book tickets contact the Box Office on 01473 295230 or visit www.danceeast.co.uk

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Come on over to Our House … it’s a House of Fun! Inspired by the music of Madness, the Olivier Award-winning musical Our House will begin a National Tour in a brand new actor-musician production at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich on Thursday 12th September 2013.

It’s Joe Casey’s 16th birthday and tonight he’s treating his girlfriend Sarah to an evening in a brand new luxury apartment. There’s just one problem; he has to break in! When the police turn up

The Cemetery Club A journey of pathos, tears and laughter Following the success of The Masque Players production in March of this year, they are pleased to announce, that as part of their 70th anniversary celebrations, they will be reprising their last production of 'The Cemetery Club' this September at The Sir John Mills Theatre in Ipswich.

Written by Ivan Menchall and directed by Neil Jackson, the play centres around three Jewish, New York widows and takes the audience on a journey of laughs, tears, pathos and empathy, as they explore the highs and lows of the relationship of the three friends.

The performances will be held at The Sir John Mills Theatre between the 4th and 7th September 2013, each performance beginning at 7.45pm, tickets are priced at £9 (£7 concession) and can be purchased online at www.easternangles.co.uk/sjm.

This year the Masque Players chosen charity will be the St. Elizabeth Hospice and they will be fund raising for them throughout 2013.

Joe has to decide – run away, or face the music – a choice that will change the course of his life, and his love, forever. Inspired by the music of Madness and written by Tim Firth, this raucous musical comedy is an uplifting tale of life and love, heartbreak and hilarity set in London’s famous Camden Town in the mid-80’s, and featuring the greatest hits from the mighty Madness back catalogue including Our House, Baggy Trousers, My Girl, Driving in My Car, The Wings of a Dove, Night Boat to Cairo and the all-time classic It Must Be Love.

The actor-musician cast features Alexis Gerred as Joe Casey, Daniella Bowen as Sarah, Sean Needham as Joe’s Dad, Rebecca Bainbridge as Kath Casey, Alex Spinney as Lewis, , James Haggie as Emmo, Dominique Planter as Angie, Lloyd Gorman as Reecey and Steve Dorsett as Mr Pressman. The cast also includes Edward Handoll, Dan McGowan, Sophie Byrne and Nicole Bryan, with additional musicians Joey Hickman, Al Twist and Adam Longstaff.

Madness are one of the most successful British bands of the last five decades, having released ten studio albums, three live albums and nine compilation albums since their formation in 1976. In the 1980’s Madness spent 214 weeks in the UK singles charts, sharing the record with UB40 for the most weeks spent by a group in the UK Singles Charts

throughout the decade. More recently Madness have given several iconic performances; at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert from the roof of Buckingham Palace, at the Closing Ceremony of the London Olympic Games, and outside the BBC Television Centre in a live broadcast for BBC Four to mark the closure of the building. Over 30 years after its release, Madness are still perhaps best known for their international hit Our House, which won an Ivor Novello Award.

Our House, Winner of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical, is written by Tim Firth. His work includes the record-breaking film “Calendar Girls” starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, which he later adapted for the stage, and the 2005 film “Kinky Boots” which is now a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.

Sarah Holmes, New Wolsey Chief Executive said, "It's incredibly exciting to take Our House on tour and to showcase work created in Ipswich at venues up and down the country. The combination of Tim Firth's sharp dialogue and well-loved Madness songs is irresistible and we believe the actor-musician treatment will take it into another dimension. This is the first time that the New Wolsey Theatre has toured a production of this size and we cannot wait to bring Our House to your town!”

New members are always welcomed by The Masque Players both on stage and behind the scenes. If you are interested in joining the group please visit the website at www.masqueplayers.com or follow them on Twitter.

Local Music Group has something for everyone!

Trianon’s Family concert this year is a musical journey you can all enjoy!

Children will love music from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Lion King and Pirates of the Carribean.

The programme also features three contemporary works.

Composer Matthew Curtis Composer Matthew Curtis makes a welcome return to Ipswich for his work “A Festival Overture”. It is the first time Trianon has featured a work composed by Ben Parry. Ben is Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and composition “In celebration of Music” is featured.

Both composers live in Ipswich.

An unusual end of first half of the programme features sixty children from three Ipswich schools. It’s all about the building of a Stone Wall and the audience may find themselves involved! The children also join the Trianon Choir and Symphony Orchestra for the finale, Andrew Burke’s medley of London songs Before the concert, the children will be busking in the main hall to raise money for Families In Need (FIND).

The concert is on Saturday 14th September at 7.30pm at the Ipswich Corn Exchange. Tickets start at £9.50 and children’s tickets are just £5. You can book through Trianon’s ticketline (no booking fee) on 01473 780178, the Regent Box Office on 01473 433100 or at the Ipswich Tourist Information Office. Full details are at www.tmg.org.uk. Find them on Facebook and on Twitter @MusicTrianon.

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

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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, 07736 306519 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 Badminton. Handford Hall School, Gatacre Road, Ipswich, 7.15pm - 9.30pm, Experienced players & beginners always very welcome. For a free taster session or more information please contact Adrian on 01473 464920.

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

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 Ballroom & Latin dance classes 7pm - 10pm class fees £3. Sidegate Community Centre Ipswich. For details phone 01473 713046 Ipswich Transport Museum Open, Old Trollybus Depot Cobham Road Ipswich 11am to 4pm Adults £5.00 Children £3.00 Concessions £4.50 Family ticket £14.00 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) Under 5s free Dance Class for people with Additional Needs, 22 Bond Street, IP4 1JE 1.15pm – 2pm, 07736306519 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

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, 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 07830 755070 Martlesham Heath Country Market, The Pavilion, The Square, Martlesham Heath, 9am, home-made, home-grown, and home-crafted items for sale. For further information Tel 01473 623849 or www.martleshammarket.co.uk 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.

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Every Thursday Jive and Swing Classes, Felixstowe Conservative Club, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Further info 01394 282285 Wot's up 18+ Community Club at Castle Hill Community Centre, 5pm - 9.30pm, Free taster session, more info call Mags 07926428432.

The Club is manly Learning/Physical Difficulties but they would like to reach out to Mental Health, The Elderly, Head injuries 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 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 Wot's up 18+ Community Club at Castle Hill Community Centre, 10am - 5pm, Free taster session, more info call Mags 07926428432,

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The Club is manly Learning/Physical Difficulties but they would like to reach out to Mental Health, The Elderly, Head injuries

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 Ipswich Transport Museum Open, Old Trollybus Depot Cobham Road Ipswich 11am to 4pm Adults £5.00 Children £3.00 Concessions £4.50 Family ticket £14.00 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) Under 5s free 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 Ballroom and Latin class, 22 Bond Street, Ipswich, 7pm – 8pm, 07736306519

Sun 1st Sep Tea Dance, Kesgrave Community Centre, 2pm – 4.15pm, £4.75 including tea & cake, 01449 720185

Tue 3rd Sep Lunchtime Concert, St Mary Le Tower, Ipswich, 1.10pm, John Stafford (Piano) arrangements and transcriptions by Liszt of works by Verdi and Wagner et al

Wed 4th Sep Learn to read Medieval Handwriting Taster Session Records Office, Gatacre Road, Ipswich, 10am, £5.50pp Orwell Decorative Fine Arts Society, Tower Hall, Rushmere St Andrew, 2.15pm, £5, Bars Bedsits and Bordellos: The Low Life of Ancient Pompeii, Donation Welcome, 01473 710921 Lunchtime Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, 1.10pm, Aurora Voices, Admission FREE

Thu 5th Sept – Sat 7th Sep Tales from the Curious Counties, Institute reading Room, 15 Tavern Street, Ipswich, Thurs 7pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm and 7.30pm, £12.50, 01473 253992, www.ipswichinstitute.org.uk

Fri 6th Sep Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Monthly Meeting, Community Centre, Old Felixstowe, Martlesham, 7.30pm, ‘Crashed Aircraft Recoveries in East Essex, and from the North Sea

Sat 7th Sep – Sun 8th Sep East Suffolk Country Show, Helmingham Hall, Nr Stowmarket, 10am – 5pm, £7 Adults £6 Concessions £3 aged 5-16yrs, www.oakleighfairs.co.uk/helmingham • continues on p.15

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A word of warning for brides to be….

It is not always a good idea to try and save money on your wedding gown by purchasing your dress on the internet. By buying your dress though a non authorised brand name retailer you could end up receiving a counterfeit gown of much lesser quality that looks nothing like the original sample.

Many Brides dreams have turned into nightmares after they have purchased their dress at “discount prices” from unauthorised internet sellers. The dresses often arrive damaged, faulty, and are counterfeit fake copies. And in some cases the bride does not receive a dress at all!

So how do you avoid the heartache of buying a counterfeit wedding gown?

Well, if you are buying from a shop and the dress of your dreams costs much less money than you would expect to be paying, then unless there is a very good reason for it – like it’s the end of a line, or last seasons design, it is most likely a fake!

Also, many unauthorised web stockists will show pictures of the real thing on their sites, dresses are photographed with underskirts etc, however, when you receive the dress it is quite often unfinished and of poor quality.

Fake dresses are often made very poorly, with substandard materials and may not last out you big day. The last thing you want is a seam splitting or your crystals falling off as you say I do…

If you do want to buy your dress online, then always pick authorised sellers of the brand of dress you are looking for. Search the brand name’s website of the dress you are interested in and you will find their list of stockists, buy from these and you can be sure that you are getting the genuine article and will not be ripped off!

In order to find the dress of your dreams, it is best to go to a reptutable retailer and try on lots of different styles. Remember the assistant is there to help you – something you don’t get when buying online!

Remember if a shop or website is selling a brand named dress at a substantially lower price, this is likely to result in receiving a counterfeit dress of much lesser quality.

Your wedding day is really important to you, so don’t get caught out with a counterfeit gown and end up ruining your special day.

If something sounds too good to be true it probably is…

Cakes with a difference as well as traditional Ingrida's Cakes is a small home based business in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Ingrida provides made to order cakes, cupcakes, cake pops and hand decorated cookies for all occasions including birthdays, parties, weddings, christening and corporate events - whatever your occasions is Ingrida has a cake for it!

All cakes, cupcakes and cookies are made to the highest standard of taste and look. With only fresh and good quality products are used to meet this standard.

Ingrida can also cater for dietary requirements, like gluten free, egg and/or dairy free cakes.

Ingrida can make you a wonderful cake that is traditional

to the UK, like a Victoria Sandwich or Chocolate Cake etc, however, if you’re looking for something a little bit different, why not try a taste of Lithuania, where cakes are usually made with fresh cream, fresh, dried or canned fruit and berries, also nuts and an amazing butter cream filling!

So, if you’re planning your wedding, why not give Ingrida’s Cakes a call for something special or maybe something a little bit different that is sure to get your guests talking!

• Ingrida’s cakes can be contacted on 07803 817962 or visit www ingridacakes.weebly.com for further information about Ingrida and her yummy cakes.

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Perfect Dresses for a Perfect Day From watching fantasy like weddings on TV, or reading about them in books and magazines, many brides to be form an image in their minds of the kind of wedding dress they would like to wear on their wedding.

If your time has come, and you are shopping for the perfect dress to make your wedding dreams come true, then you have come to the right place. Here are a few tips to help you find your perfect bridal gown.

Don’t overwhelm yourself with choices, yes, it may be tempting to try every gown that comes your way. But what if you find yourself buried under a pile of twenty or so dresses you think you really like and can’t make a decision? That sort of scenario will prove to be a terrible headache and not to mention a great source of stress.

To avoid this, try making decisions in stages. You could try an ‘X Factor’ style way of choosing a gown. You could vote off the least liked one and then reevaluate the remaining gowns.

Another method is trying five gowns and then choosing two of the best. These champions will be pit against five more new dresses. Continue the tournament until you get to the perfect gown.

Try to make sure you make your final decision among five gowns. If you end up with too many to choose from you may get overwhelmed and end up choosing an inferior gown, or choosing the perfect gown but forever asking yourself whether you made the right decision or not.

And, choose a wise companion; take along one or two of your closest friends or confidants who know a thing or two about wedding dresses and style.

Their advice will come in handy when choosing a gown.

Also, make sure you check the durability and quality of the gown, the material and the accessories. You do not want your gown falling apart on you during the ceremonies.

When it comes to choosing your wedding dress there are no right or wrong answers, however do bear in mind does your chosen dress fit with the setting/venue of your wedding and always take the advice of the shop assistants they are their to help you. Try and have a budget in mind and stick to it and most important of all make sure you feel comfortable in your chosen dress – remember you will be wearing it all day so make sure you can sit, kneel and dance in the wedding gown you have picked.

• The dresses shown on this page are all available from Jewellery Box, Orwell Road, Felixstowe.

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Looking for the perfect hat? – Look no further At Ladies Hatz you will find a wide range of colours and styles of hats, fascinators and hatinators. You will also find lovely evening bags to make your outfit complete.

The personal service offered gives you a chance to try on different sizes and styles in privacy - with advice to assist you in making the right choice. Prices are very competitive compared with high street shops and the range much bigger. You can buy or hire. You can even have a fascinator made bespoke for you or have additions made to any hat in the unit, to ensure your choice matches your outfit. Why shop around - try Ladies Hatz first - you will not be disappointed.

Call 01473 833585 today for that appointment - no obligation.

#WeddingHour for advice It doesn't matter if you're a Bride, supplier or venue you can join #weddinghour on twitter an inspirational hour for everyone locally, nationally or internationally every Wednesday between 9pm and 10pm.

As a Bride...#weddinghour is yours to control, sit back and watch or ask questions, gather inspiration and obtain advice from 1,000's of professional wedding suppliers all over the World.

This is a chance to research your wedding in the comfort of your own home. Don't be afraid to join in, it's fun, friendly and a fantastic opportunity to plan your wedding.

For a Venue or Supplier...Joining in #weddinghour will help you gain new followers, enhance your business and build your company brand. Aim to make between five and ten new friends each week and you'll see your Twitter account grow, retweet and follow new companies.

The whole aim of the #weddinghour is to interact, make new friends, retweet and follow others. Don't be scared, it's quite fast and furious but you can sit back and watch to start with and then read back at your leisure or join in from the beginning and most importantly have fun.

Accommodation solution for visiting wedding guests

If you're getting married in the Ipswich area and are looking for accommodation for your guests, did you know that as well as offering top quality bed and breakfast, you can also hire Lattice Lodge Guest House for your exclusive use, on a self catering basis if required.

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With 11 all en-suite bedrooms, Lattice Lodge sleeps up to 23 people, has ample parking, and offers free superfast wi-fi throughout the building.

Those hiring on a self catering basis have full use of the kitchen, so it really is a home from home atmosphere, and is especially suitable for those

planning a weekend of wedding related activities.

Prices start at £1200 for a two night weekend stay, and £1500 for three nights, working out at as little as £22 per person per night.

• To check availability, call Martin on 01473 712474, or email info@latticelodge.co.uk

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Remember your big day with a Smile At Smiles Photography they offer a complete wedding package that endeavours to capture your special day forever in an album full of your favourite images.

The locally based company consists of a team of two female photographers who work perfectly together in a friendly and relaxed manner to ensure that you enjoy every moment of your Wedding Day, whilst they make sure it is accurately recorded as a photographic memory keepsake.

Whilst one photographer takes care of the bride, her attendants and the female members of the party, the other ensures that the groom and his groomsmen are made to feel every bit as special. By working in this manner, the team at Smiles Photography can assure that every member, family and friends are all included in your photographic record.

Smiles Photography’s Wedding Package is competitively priced at just £495. This includes a disk containing approximately 300 pictures for you to choose from as well as a beautiful Leather Bound Album for your selected photographs. There are no hidden charges, starting with the Bride as she prepares for her big day, Smiles Photography will attend your wedding, capturing all of your special moments, staying with the Bride and Groom until they are seated for their Wedding Breakfast.

For more information you can contact Smiles Photography on 07982 016622 or e-mail smiles.photography@ymail.com and they will be very happy to visit you at your home where you will be able to peruse the company’s portfolio at your leisure.

Dressing the Groom for a Destination Wedding As a bride, finding the perfect dress can seem like the most important item on the wedding agenda. In fact, this means that the groom's outfit is often overlooked and forgotten as the bride has enough things to consider as it is.

MyTuxedo, however, believes that the groom’s wedding suit is just as important.

If your future husband looks good on the day (with a gentle persuasion from you), then surely he will make you look amazing as the bride. After all, aren't weddings all about the bride and what she wants anyway?

However, choosing what your husband should wear can be difficult. With so many options available, it can be difficult to decide on the dress code for the day, let alone consider trends for your clueless fiancé. Throw in a destination wedding and you can be even more left baffled and confused by what should be worn. Don't fret though as MyTuxedo.co.uk is here to guide you through what should be worn on that special day so you can give the soon to be husband a gentle nudge in the right direction.

In the UK, the traditional dress for the grooms and ushers is a morning suit. This consists of a jacket with tails, striped formal trousers, a dove or beige waistcoat and tie choice is optional; either being a regular tie or cravat. While this is traditional to the UK, it is your wedding and despite being in a different country, if you want to keep the tradition going then a morning suit is the perfect choice for your future husband.

You should, however, consider that if you are in a hot country, your fiancé will need to dress appropriately for this. Wearing a jacket with tails may be too hot for the groom and if you will allow it of course, he may want to roll his trouser legs up to stay cool. Bear in mind that, this might be useful if you are on a beach as he won't get sand all over his formal wear.

Light-weight fabric and light colours are a must as they are cooler. Therefore greys and whites are suitable and try to avoid black at all costs. Poly Viscose is a great fabric to look out for as well. Try to avoid wool as this will be too hot for the groom to wear in sunny climates. If you can't convince your fiancé to wear a jacket, he can wear a crisp white shirt, waistcoat and a cravat, and still look perfect. However, if you wish the groom to wear a jacket, then you can always purchase a dinner jacket for him to wear the evening.

You may face problems when it comes to transporting the outfit. The groom may think it is a good idea to crumple it into the suitcase. Don't let him! Long journeys and squashed luggage can leave your suit looked wrinkled and creased. Not a look you want your groom to be supporting on your big day. Always use a suit bag to transport the suit and hang it up as soon as you arrive at your destination so it remains in perfect condition for your big day.

Whichever dress code you do finally choose; be sure to visit MyTuxedo for great wedding attire up to 50% cheaper than the high street prices.

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The Suffolk Wedding Show is now in its seventh year and has always remained the ‘must visit’ wedding show in the Ipswich area.

Melissa Neisler Dickinson started the event in 2006 following her frustration with planning her own wedding. “All shows in the area were small and lacked any glamour or excitement, I always left the events feeling disappointed and uninspired.” Says Melissa, “I didn’t want to travel to national shows as I knew the suppliers would not be local and ultimately more expensive, yet I craved the wow factor and excitement of such shows. This is when I got thinking, could I do better? Could I bring a taste of the national shows to Ipswich? With this thought, the year after my own wedding, The Suffolk Wedding Show was born”.

The Show which was originally hosted at Ipswich School, soon turned into the largest of its kind in Ipswich, with Champagne on arrival, bridal gift bags, a full size marquee on display and over 65 exhibiters, the event had all the ingredients which has ensured the show’s success and longetivity when others in the area have come and gone.

The event is now housed in the stunning Wherstead Park and with the help of Melissa’s team and the loyal exhibitors, several of which have been at the event from day one, the show goes from strength to the strength. The motto for the event has always been, The Suffolk Wedding Show is not just a show it is an experience!

The next Suffolk Wedding Shows are on Sunday 20th October 2013 and Sunday 23rd February 2014 at Wherstead Park, The street, Wherstead IP9 2BJ. The show runs 11am, until 3.30pm and is free to attend, for further details visit www.thesuffolkweddingshow.co.uk Hope to see you there.

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Chair Cover Hire in Suffolk, for Your Big Day…

Chair cover and sash Hire for your special day has never been easier…

Kelly, who owns Polka-Dot Chair Cover Hire, can provide you with all you need to give your wedding venue the real wow factor.

She is a friendly and approachable lady who strives to give every bride the special detail that they deserve for their big day.

Chair covers are now a huge part of any wedding as they transform the venue by covering chairs and adding the splash of colour to match your colour scheme perfectly.

Polka Dot chair cover hire offers an array of colours and many different styles of chair covers meaning there is bound to be a perfect match from Polka-Dot Chair Cover Hire for your special day or event.

At Polka-Dot Chair Cover Hire they offer a number of services which include; venue dressing service, chair covers, chair sashes, wedding planning and wedding props, plus, the company is proud to announce that they can now supply a beautiful Candy Cart for your event too.

The candy cart has various packages to suit all needs with yummy sweets or even cupcakes instead! The cart can be dressed to suit your colour scheme and fit in beautifully in the surroundings.

The Polka-Dot team have also invested in some fun props to add a bit of variety to your day too. These include a giant wedding cake which is a great photo opportunity for the bridal party to stand on and also ‘Scrat’ the squirrel from the Ice Age films too which adds a bit of fun to your venue, especially for the youngsters who may be attending.

Kelly can also help you with the planning of your big day, as she is a wedding planner too, taking that stress away from you and your new partner so you can relax knowing that all those little things are taken care of in preparation for your wedding.

Her care and attention to detail make every bride feel comfortable and relaxed about the big event coming up. Kelly is a perfectionist and a professional, very bubbly and friendly, reliable and affordable and with her quality chair covers and sashes she will make your venue look amazing.

• For more information visit www.polka-dotchaircoverhire.co.uk

Get me to the church with style Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and will be the culmination of many months planning.

At BCD Wedding Cars they can help you plan your wedding car arrangements and create a package to suite your individual requirements and your budget from their range of luxury wedding cars.

The company offer, as standard, a uniformed chauffeur driver, a wide selection of ribbon colours and silk flowers that can be matched to your personal choice, plus, after ceremony, the bride and groom can enjoy complimentary chilled sparkling wine for the bride and groom.

And with a wide range of vehicles on offer including a vintage Rolls Royce, a Chevrolet Tourer, an Armstrong Siddeley and a Mecedes Avantgarde to choose from, you will certainly arrive for your big day in style.

• For more information about the many cars on offer contact BCD Cars on 01473 218234 or visit www.bcdcars.co.uk

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Tips For Buying Children's Formal Wear Buying for children has become increasingly difficult. Take the increasing costs and the need to keep up with their latest cool gear and it can be baffling knowing what to buy and how to keep costs down.

Throw in the dreaded restlessness that your child makes clear every time you try to take them shopping and you are having a complete nightmare.

So if you have a child in your wedding party, how do you go about buying the perfect formal outfit for them?

Here we offer a few tips on what to look for when shopping for your child's formal wear.

Every child is different. Make sure you use the size guide for an accurate measurement if you are unsure. Don't just follow the age range as especially with formal wear, you need to ensure that it fits.

If the dress code is formal, make sure your son is wearing patent dress shoes. These need to be shiny and polished beforehand.

Always follow the dress code. Many parents think that buying a tuxedo for their son is a waste of money. It isn't. It can be used for weddings, funerals, black tie events and other special occasions.

If you are thinking that you would rather hire, you need to first do your research as a lot of formal wear shops offer the same price of hiring as to buy.

Let your child have an input in selecting the formal wear. They will feel more confident and happy with the outfit if they can.

Make sure your child tries on items, a comfortable child is a happy child!

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Looking after your younger guests Whether to invite Children is one of the most talked about questions when planning a wedding and that’s where Kidzone step in with their unique service so that the question doesn’t have to be asked.

Kidzone are delighted to offer a professional, fully insured crèche service for your special day. The company caters for children from three months up to 12 years of age and they are fully flexible, which means that Kidzone can be hired from just two hours to the whole day.

Kidzone provides all toys and equipment, which are routinely checked and cleaned prior to any event; they can even provide a bouncy castle free of charge for crèche services at your wedding.

Let Kidzone transform a space at your wedding venue into an exciting, fun-filled play area meaning parents can relax safe in the knowledge that the children are enjoying their day too. A huge variety of toys and activities available including crafts, games, face painting, role play, group games, small world play, pool table, air hockey, bouncy castle, soft play and much much more!

Kidzone provide a range of services not just for weddings but parties, conferences, christenings or any social event. Full crèches, open crèches, personal assistant service and evening sitter at your venue/hotel. Kidzone offer a fantastic children’s party package, themed crafts, cooking activities, soft play, bouncy castle, party games, face painting, hair braiding and much more…

In accordance with Ofsted’s guidelines, Kidzone ensure that children are adequately staffed at all times. The team is fully qualified, CRB checked and trained in first aid.

If you would like to find out more about Kidzone, why not visit and chat to them about all your crèche and party requirements at the following fairs: Sunday 8th September at Stoke by Nayland Golf and Spa Hotel, 11am - 4pm Sunday 15th September at Belstead Brook Hotel, 11am - 4pm Sunday 15th September at Trinity Park, 11am - 4pm Sunday 22nd September at All Manor of Events, 11am - 3.30pm Sunday 13th October at Hintlesham Hall, 12pm - 5pm October 20th October at Wherstead Park, 11pm - 3.30pm Let Kidzone help make your wedding, birthday or any social event special – because when the kids are smiling you are smiling too!

• For further information call Natasha on 07756 535059 or Samantha on 07724 114794

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Choosing the perfect venue

By Caroline Gould, Wedding Planner at Endless Love You can expect to spend around 40% of your budget on your reception so finding the right venue is an important choice – here's a few things to consider: 1. How many guests? - It will be difficult to look for a venue if you don't know how many people will be attending. Some venues will only be licensed up to a certain number and you don't want to cram all of your guests in. Likewise, you wouldn't want your 60 guests to be lost in a room big enough for 300.

2. Do you want the ceremony and reception to be in the same location?

- Most venues have a civil ceremony licence so the choice for your ceremony location is very wide. If you wish to marry in a church then it’s unlikely that you will have a reception venue within walking distance.

However, there are some venues that have a church within their grounds. For a list of approved venues for civil ceremonies search online for ‘getting married in Suffolk’.

3 Where are guests coming from? - Locations that are closer to home are much easier to liaise with. If your venue is an hour's drive from home, you will need to factor that in to your 'getting ready' time on the day. If a lot of your guests are based far away from the venue it may be prudent to provide some transport.

4. Is accommodation available? - You may want to stay at the venue on the wedding night or even get ready there on the day, ask to see the honeymoon suite so you know what to expect. If accommodation is available for guests, find out if you can hold a number of rooms to ensure your guests get the accommodation they need.

Venue Decoration with Elegance and Style At Jane Webster they create elegant event styling for contemporary occasions.

Their marquee décor and venue decoration expertise will bring perfection to your wedding, party or hospitality event. Jane Webster are one of the leading UK companies specialising in wedding, marquee and event décor.

The team at Jane Webster are able to create the perfect venue for you - both aesthetically and emotionally. And, with over 10 years experience, and a qualified member of NABAS Balloon association, insured professionals, and coming highly recommended by hotels and customers, you know that you are in safe hands when you choose Jane Webster for your special day.

At Jane Webster they have number of products and can help you create the perfect backdrop for your Wedding. From chair covers and chair back jewellery to table linens, centre pieces and table runners the company has everything to set the scene for your big day.

Also on offer are table top swags, cake table swags, wall bows, plus balloon décor, pillar and archway wraps, flowers and lighting. Why not make your occasion sparkle with Jane Webster’s new ‘Starlight’ backdrop?

Jane Webster are renowned for their personal touch and unwavering attention to detail; fantastic results can be achieved within all budget ranges using various décor options.

At Jane Webster they love to see their clients marry, knowing the company have it all under control taking the worry away from you on your special day.

Jane Webster have a vast array of beautiful products and the know how to make your wedding look stunning. For more information visit www.jane-webster.co.uk or telephone 01638 718753.

5. What style is the venue? - Is it a country house, stately home, or a modern hotel? The style of the venue needs to complement the overall style of the wedding. A vintage style wedding would be much better suited to a country house venue than a modern hotel.

6. Are there in-house caterers? Venues often have in-house caterers that you will have to use. However some venues allow you to bring in your own caterer. Bear in mind that this means you will need to choose yet another supplier!

Finding your venue should be at the top of your list when you start planning your wedding, as your venue will determine a lot of other factors of the day. If the ceremony and reception are taking place at the same venue, finding the right one will also help you to set the date.

Bear in mind that popular venues and popular dates (i.e. Saturdays in the Summer) can get booked up to two years in advance so the sooner you start looking the better. Good Luck!

Caroline Gould www.endless-love.co.uk

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How to Arrange your Tables One of the more stressful parts of organising a wedding, and one that can cause the most arguments within families can be deciding where everyone will sit. This is especially difficult if you have family members that don’t get on. There’s a few ways you can make the whole process a little easier: You could abandon tradition completely and not have a table plan at all, allowing guests to sit wherever they like. The most formal option would be to place name cards at each place setting telling guests exactly where to sit. Another option to consider is using escort cards. This is very popular in the US. Guests would pick up their name card at the entrance and it would have a table number on the reverse. You decide which table everyone sits at and they decide where on that table they will sit.

When it comes to the top table, tradition and etiquette have changed a lot over the years. In the past the formal top table would be as follows: • Bridesmaids • Maid of Honour • Mother of the Groom

• Father of the Bride • Bride • Groom • Mother of the Bride • Father of the Groom • Best Man • Ushers This may not be a realistic top table set-up nowadays.

If the bride or grooms parents have passed away or if they have divorced and re-married the top table set-up could be very different, and even more difficult to put together. If your parents have remarried and you feel this may be a sensitive issue, talk to them about it.

There is no reason why you can’t ask that just your parents join you on the top table and their new spouses sit elsewhere. Likewise, you could have all parents and their new spouses on the top table and have the rest of the bridal party (bridesmaids, best man and ushers) seated elsewhere. There are several alternatives when it comes to setting up your top table: How about having your top table in the centre of the room instead of along one side? You can be seated

with all of your guests around you. To get away from potential issues with parents seated on the top table, why not have a ‘bridal party only’ top table for just the bride, groom, maid of honour, bridesmaids, best man and ushers? If it all gets too much how about having a simple sweetheart table, just a small table for the bride and groom?

Whatever you decide, remember that it’s your day – have the wedding that you want!

Caroline Gould Wedding Planner

Caroline Gould launched Endless Love in 2009. With a background in events and management, she plans weddings across East Anglia.

To find out how Endless Love can help you visit www.endless-love.co.uk or call Caroline on 01473 681201 or 07906 705191.

The Little Cake Place – Big on Style At The Little Cake Place you will always find a friendly and professional service. Owner Lucy Abbott is able to offer a large range of special cakes for special occasions, from birthday cakes and wedding cakes to celebration cakes and novelty cupcakes, The Little Cake Place has only been opened about six months, however Lucy’s beautifully decorated, yummy cakes are already proving a big hit.

Young entrepreneur, Lucy Abbott started working in a cake bakers learning a

variety of skills, a keen baker in her spare time, led her to want to run her own business and The Little Cake Place was born! Lucy has a real flare for baking and cake decorating, however before setting up on her own, she set about gaining valuable experience working in the industry.

At The Little Cake Place Lucy can provide the perfect cake for your big day, they specialise in designing bespoke luxury wedding cakes which stand out from the crowd, a cake that enhances your wedding day and visually creates a talking point. Lucy takes time to find out exactly what you would like, then she spends a great deal of time and expertise to design a cake that is unique and exceptional. If your planning your wedding get in touch with her to start the design process for your very own bespoke piece of edible art.

Maybe a cup cakes are more your kind of thing, The Little Cake Place probably has the biggest selection of cupcake flavours in the area!

And, if you’re a keen baker The Little Cake Place is ideal for you too. The shop stocks a wide range of decoration accessories including edible goods,

sugarcraft materials, tools and equipment, plus plenty of help and advice if your require it.

So if you’re planning a wedding and require a very special cake, or you just want to treat yourself to some yummy cupcakes The Little Cake Place is the shop to visit. With free customer parking and competitive prices, Lucy will

certainly have the right cake to wow your guests on your special day!

• The Little Cake Place is open six days a week and can be found at 85 Dales Road, Ipswich. For more information telephone Lucy on 01473 744717 or visit www.thelittlecakeplace.com

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The wedding experience Imagine one of the most important days of your life – and then imagine it in a tropical paradise. Why not declare your love whilst surrounded by powdery white sand beaches, crystal clear water and lush palm trees, with almost guaranteed weather to enrich the photographs that will be with you for a lifetime?

Deben Travel are experts in arranging weddings and honeymoons abroad and can advise on all of the legal and cultural requirements involved and may even be able to offer attractive group discounts. Call, email or pop in to Deben Travel where their team of experienced Travel Consultants will be able to provide genuine advice and support, making your special day stress free.

Beach, safari, lakes, castles, ski slopes or even on a cruise ship the options are endless.

Deben Travel can also support with a wedding or honeymoon savings plan, gift vouchers and personalised brochures for guests attending your wedding, whatever your requirements just ask.

Award winning Deben Travel opened on Woodbridge Thoroughfare in January 2012 and although they specialise in long haul, tailor made holidays they can look after all your holiday requirements.

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security that all of their package holidays are fully ATOL protected.

Deben Travel are open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5.30pm, plus they also offer an appointment service out of hours or on a Sunday as they appreciate that during the week time is in short supply. If you prefer to browse online you can visit www.debentravel.com. • Please mention Ipswich24 whilst booking your overseas wedding or honeymoon and Deben Travel will be pleased to offer complimentary use of the executive lounge at your chosen departure airport.

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Have your Event Listed Free!!

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

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Sat 7th Sep

Heritage Open Days, Landguard, Felixstowe, 01394 675900, enquiries@landguardpartnership.org.uk Waterfront Market, Ipswich, Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting to Southwold for seawatching and migrants. Meet at 7am at the seafront shelter for seawatching or 9am for walk in search of migrants. Map ref TM512765. Contact 01473 423213, All welcome.

Autumn Plant Fair, Helmingham Hall, Nr Stowmarket, 10.30am – 4pm, Adults £6, Children FREE, 01473 890799 Alzheimers Society Memory Walk, Trinity Park, Ipswich, from 2pm

Quiz Night, Bourne Vale Sports and Social Club, Halifax Road, Ipswich, 7pm, Teams of 6 people £3 per head, 01473 835472

Robert Davies Memorial Concert with St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir and MC Kevin Crossley-Holland, The Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, 7.30pm, Tickets £10, 01284 758000 Vintage and Modern Market, Woodbridge, www.debenevents.com St Helena Hospice Charity Fun and Music Festival, Stonham Barns, Near Stowmarket, www.gfmpire.co.uk Morning Market, Melton Old Church, Melton, 10am – 12.30pm, cakes, hand-made goods, books, cards, raffle, sale of produce, entry 50p includes tea & biscuits, Landguard Dogs Day, Landguard Nature Reserve, Manor Car Park, Felixstowe, 2pm – 5pm, 01394 675283, enquiries@landguardpartnership.org.uk Arts & Crafts Fun Day, Rushmere Community Hub, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, 10.30am – 4pm, To exhibit (small commission applies), donate items or to book a table at £5 please contact Sharon or Trudie on the above number.

Arty cake stall - donate your artistic cake prizes for the most imaginative.

Sun 8th Sep Annual Fun Day, Martlesham Heath Control Tower, Martlesham Heath, 11am – 4.30pm, 01473 274300, see page 5 for details

Tue 10th Sep Lunchtime Concert, St Mary Le Tower, Ipswich, 1.10pm, Paul Trepte (organist Ely Cathedral)

Wed 11th Sep Lunchtime Concert, Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford, 1.10pm, Champagne Finale with Bryony Essemble (Flute Oboe Clarinet Piano), Admission FREE Suffolk East Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild, A practical design evening with Sue Cranwell "Finding a Voice", Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Rushmere, 7.30pm, visitors welcome Suffolk Industrial Archaeology Society Meeting, Ipswich Transport Museum, Cobham Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, David Eddershaw, curator of Pakenham Water Mill, will give a presentation on 'Pakenham Mill'

Thu 12th Sep Lunchtime Lecture, Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich, 1pm – 1.50pm, The Famillies who Lived at Christchurch Mansion by Marjorie Carter, Admission is free, with a retiring collection of £2pp Ipswich RSPB Group Indoor Meeting.

‘Conservation Value of Ringing’, an illustrated talk by Rob Robinson from the BTO. Sidegate Lane School, 7.30pm, Admission: Local Group members £2.00 (concessions apply), NonMembers £3.00, includes refreshments.

All welcome.

Sat 14th Sep Trianon Family Concert, Corn Exchange, Ipswich, 7.30pm, 01473 433100 Heritage Drop In, Records Office, Gatacre Road, Ipswich, 9.30am – 11.30am, FREE Wendy Drew Art Exhibition, The Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, 6.30pm, Tickets £10, 01284 758000

Tue 17th Sep Lunchtime Concert, St Mary Le Tower, Ipswich, 1.10pm, Stephen Bullamore Organist and director of Music St Mary Le Tower; works by Buxtehude, chorale No 2 in B minor Franck, Cantabile & Finale (Symphonie 6) Widor Ipswich RSPB Local Group Midweek Walk round Holywells Park Ipswich (inc Conservation Area). Meet at 10.00am at Stable Block off Cliff lane. 2 hrs. Map ref TM176432, Contact 01473 714839. All welcome

Wed 18th Sep – Sat 21st Sep The God of Carnage, Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich, 7.45pm, Tickets £10 from the Box Office 01473 211498, www.easternangles.co.uk

Sat 28th Sep – Sun 29th Sep Food and Drink Festival, Snape Maltings, Nr Aldeburgh, www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk/ Antiques and Collectables Fair, Stonham Barns, Nr Stowmarket, www.suffolkantiquefair.com

Sat 28th Sep Suffolk Seafarers and Sawyers, Records Office, Gatacre Road, Ipswich, 10.30am, £5.50pp

Sun 29th Sep Heavy Horse Day and Horse Show, Stonham Barns, Nr Stowmarket, Adults £6, Conc £5, Children £3, under 4s free, Family Ticket £18, 01449 766590 Evening of Variety, Woodbridge Community Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £7 in advance, £8 on the door, available from 01473 719761, in aid of Barnardo’s.

Mon 30th Sep Ipswich Transport Society Meeting, Bridge Ward Club, 68 Austin Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Brian Barrett will give an illustrated presentation on 'Virgin Trains', £2.00 entry.

Wed 18th Sep Craft Fair, Scouts Hall, Kesgrave (next to tesco metro), 11am - 4pm, free entry and free parking, 30 stalls, Raffle, Refreshments, in aid of Childline

Thu 19th Sep Suffolk Family History Society Monthly Meeting, The Red Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Admission £2 per person (members) £2.50 (Non-Members)

Sat 21st Sep River Clean Up, Orwell, Ipswich, 10am – 2pm, A chance to do something about all the rubbish we complain about, FREE EVENT Beachwatch Big Weekend, Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe, 7.30am, 01394 675283, enquiries@landguardpartnership.org.uk

Sun 22nd Sep Ipswich Half Marathon, starting in Christchurch Park, see page 8 for details Tea Dance, Kesgrave Community Centre, 2pm – 4.15pm, £4.75 including tea & cake, 01449 720185 Ramble ‘The River the Heart of the Stour Valley’, Bures to Sudbury, 10am- 3pm, 01473 264263, www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org

Tue 24th Sep Lunchtime Concert, St Mary Le Tower, Ipswich, 1.10pm, John Paul Ekins (piano) Movements from Holiday Diary, Op 5 Britten et al

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October Issue: Friday 13th Sept.

Free Events Listings are published on a first-come basis, priority to charitable events and our advertisers.

No guarantee can be given of inclusion.

Priority will be given to non-commercial ventures.

Email: info@ipswich24.co.uk putting “LISTINGS” in subject title or Post to: PO Box 774, Ipswich IP1 9FW

Thu 26th Sep An Evening of Poetry, The Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds, 6.30pm, Retiring Collection, 01284 758000

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The Tractor Boy Column For this month’s article as the transfer window slams shut I am going to take a look at the major summer movers in the championship! Which teams have wheeled and dealed their way to some great summer acquisitions, and which players have decided it’s time for a new challenge. Then I will discuss what effect these signings will have on their individual teams.

The big transfers For me the biggest transfer of the summer so far, in the Npower championship, is Lewis McGugan joining Watford for a free transfer. Now you might be wondering, how can you think the biggest singing of the summer is on a free? Well, the only reason he is on a free is because he lacked consistency last season. On a good

day McGugan can shred any defence in pieces, and under the guidance of Gianfranco Zola I feel that he can fit into their way of playing, and could be a major influence for them. Also the other big transfer is Jamie Mackie going to Nottingham Forest (probably to fill the void left by McGugan) for a million pounds from Queens Park Rangers. Despite losing McGugan, Forest will not suffer because of the signing of pacey forward Mackie. At twenty-seven years old he should be at the peak of his career and with Premier League experience he could be a real asset.

The big movers The team that has made the most moves by far is Watford; basically all the players they had on loan last

season they have signed permanently.

They have signed 14 players in total, so have definitely been the big movers of the summer. The only issue they may find is that the few players that have not played in the team before could take a while to settle into their style of play. Therefore they could start the season reasonably slowly and if they don’t have any momentum they could struggle.

So who has done the best business?

I swear this is not biased, but in my opinion Ipswich have done the best business as they have signed ten players in total and have not paid for nine of them. Also, they are quality players, and in my opinion Mick McCarthy has been very astute and

used his experience to do the best deals of the summer!

Predictions Now I have seen all the transfers I stick by my original prediction of QPR and Reading gaining automatic promotion and Ipswich getting into the play offs, will they win the play offs? That I am not prepared to stick my neck on the line for…

• 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.

UCS Ipswich & Coastal Grand Prix The University Campus Suffolk Ipswich & Coastal Grand Prix has been added to the elite road race calendar on Sunday 8th September.

It is timed to coincide with the run-up to the 2013 Tour of Britain, offering British professional teams a final opportunity to hone their form and make their case for selection for the high point of the UK road calendar.

Professor Brendon Noble, Head of School, Science, Technology and Health at UCS, said, “We are very pleased to be involved with another exciting event for British Cycling and look forward to welcoming elite riders and the SkyRide back to the UCS Ipswich campus in the heart of the Waterfront. There is no doubt that events of this calibre are fantastic for Ipswich and Suffolk, and particularly for our students, many of whom are just beginning to explore and analyse the high impact that science has on sporting success.”

September's event will coincide with the third SkyRide event to take place in the centre of Ipswich with the pro-riders beginning their race just before SkyRide gets under way.

Councillor Bryony Rudkin, Ipswich Borough Council's Culture & Leisure portfolio-holder, said, "This announcement about another top cycling event means Ipswich is fast becoming the place to be for UK riders and fans. Last year saw the start of the Tour of Britain take place on the Waterfront. And riders from Europe stormed to victory in the European Cyclo-Cross Championships in Chantry Park in the summer. And the continuing success of SkyRide helps thousands of people get involved in cycling for both fun

and fitness." The 200km course reaches south east of Ipswich racing through Kesgrave, Martlesham and heading out to Rendlesham Forest via Woodbridge to complete a number of loops of a circuit based around the villages of Sutton, Alderton and Hollesley before racing back into town for a technical finale on the Waterfront.

Councillor Geoff Holdcroft, Suffolk Coastal District Council's Cabinet member responsible for Leisure & Economic Development, said, "We were keen to support this event and are looking forward to welcoming elite riders to our area. Not only will it be an exciting spectacle for residents and visitors but it also helps to promote cycling as part of a healthy lifestyle. I hope we can encourage many people to come out and cheer the riders along a course which includes some of the most beautiful parts of our county."

Speaking on behalf of British Cycling, Cyclesport and Membership director Jonny Clay said, "We're happy to be the catalyst for this new race on the Calendar as our relationship with Ipswich grows to incorporate the full spectrum of cycling activity, inspiring more people through Elite competition into participation. Hopefully, 2013 is the start of an event that will feature on the calendar for many years to come" • If you would like to sign up to take part in the SkyRide event on Sunday 8th September please go to www.goskyride.com/Ipswich<http://www.goskyride.com/Ipswich

Discover the secret of Maud’s Stone in new novel Maud's Stone by Sheila Woods tells the story of a British soldier who is injured in an uprising in India and finds a beautiful red stone pendant, but he soon becomes alarmed by its mysterious powers and sells it on. This sets the pendant on a journey through many unscrupulous hands, leaving devastation in its wake.

Orphaned girl, Maud, thought she would spend the rest of her days in the workhouse, but happiness comes in the form of a position in service for a grand house. Little does she know that a far greater destiny awaits her.

What is Maud’s special relationship with the pendant? How will it lead her to discover important truths about her parentage? And when the pendant is parted from her again, will it ever find another heart as true as hers?

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by Sheila Woods to give away to a lucky reader. Just send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and a contact telephone number to: Maud’s Stone Competition, Ipswich24, PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Monday 30th September 2013.

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Shakatak and Dr Feelgood

• Dr Feelgood

lined-up for Waterfront gigs DanceEast have linked up with Suffolk broadcaster Stephen Foster to bring two household names from the world of music to the Jerwood Dancehouse on the Ipswich Waterfront.

On Saturday 28th September Shakatak, one of this country’s most successful smooth jazz groups, return to the town. They emerged on the British funk scene in the early 1980s and soon

• Shakatak

notched up hits with classics like Night Birds, Easier Said Than Done, Down On The Street and Streetwalkin’. For the past thirty years they have toured the world and continue to make superb albums. Their latest, Once Upon A Time, comprises acoustic renditions of 13 of their very best compositions. Unlike many of their peers from the ‘80s, Shakatak have a full quota of original members – Bill Sharpe, Jill Saward, Roger Odell and George Anderson. They remain a must-see act, oozing with class. Shakatak have a big following in Suffolk so get in quick to secure your seat for a Saturday night that will live long in the memory.

A fortnight later, Saturday 12th October, legendary rhythm and blues band Dr Feelgood play their first Ipswich gig in ages. The original line-up took the music world by storm in the 1970s enjoying a number one album with Stupidity

and a top 10 single with their anthem Milk And Alcohol. Since then the Feelgoods have remained a big attraction throughout Europe and have released numerous albums, the most recent being Repeat Prescription which, was made down on Canvey Island where the Dr Feelgood story began. With songs like Roxette, She Does It Right, Down At The Doctors and Milk And Alcohol, the modern day Feelgoods – Robert Kane, Steve Walwyn, Phil Mitchell and Kevin Morris – guarantee a great night of rocking, old-school R&B. Make an appointment now!

Opening for Dr Feelgood will be Suffolk’s premier blues band Blues Situation.

This is not-to-bemissed.

Tickets for both concerts are now available in person from the box office at DanceEast or by calling 01473 295230. Check out the website for more details www.danceeast.co.uk

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GIG GUIDE Email: gigs@ipswich24 By post: Gigs Listings, PO Box 774, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 9FW Deadline for Oct. issue: 13th Sept.

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Have your Gig Listed Free!!

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

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Sun 1st Sep

Sun 8th Sep

Sat 21st Sep

JAZZ JAM, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, food from 12pm, jazz from 2pm SUNDAY FOLK SESSION, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe WORDS & MUSIC, The Crown Hotel, Manningtree ROCKNEY PRIDE, Isaacs, The Water Front, Ipswich, 3pm

SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH featuring GIPPING VALLEY STOMPERS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, food from 12pm, jazz from 2pm WORDS & MUSIC, Isaacs, The Water Front, Ipswich, 3pm AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich

MARIANNE & THE UNFAITHFULS, The Royal Oak, Ipswich NOISY NEIGHBOURS, The George, Hadleigh COLOURBLIND HEDGEHOGS, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich MERV & MARIA, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave BUCCANEER KARAOKE, Olive’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton

Thu 12th Sep

Tue 3rd Sep

ADAM & JANE, Olive’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton FOLK JAM, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, WEBBY’S JAM NITE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich

Sun 22nd Sep

AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich

Thu 5th Sep

Tue 10th Sep

SUFFOLK SONGWRITERS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, TERRY LEE TRAVIS, Olive’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton WEBBY’S JAM NITE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich

Tue 24th Sep AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich

Fri 6th Sep KYAK, MARMALADE GROVE, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 16+, ID Required, £3 TERRY LEE TRAVIS, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe SHAUN LOUGHREY BAND, Olive’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton DOUBLE BARREL, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich ASHTON JONES, Isaacs, The Water Front, Ipswich, 6pm

THE DOWNSETTERS present NIGHT BOAT TO SKAVILLE, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 3pm boat trip on the Orwell Lady (ticket only), 7pm after show party with ska food & sounds, £3 WAYNE DILKS, Isaacs, The Water Front, Ipswich, 3pm

Thu 26th Sep

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FOLK AT THE BOAT, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Ipswich WORDS & MUSIC, Olive’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton

Fri 27th Sep Fri 13th Sep POLAR COLLECTIVE, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 16+ ID Required, £3, BACKSTREET, The Royal Oak, Ipswich GROWLER, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich SKITTLEZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe SHOOT THE MOON, Isaacs, The Water Front, Ipswich, 6pm

MOXIE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich T-BONE, Isaacs, The Water Front, Ipswich, 6pm GRAHAM JOHNS, Olive’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton SHABOOGAMOO SHUFFLERS, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich BITS N PIECES, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe

Sat 14th Sep

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Sat 7th Sep HELP FOR HEROES CHARITY GIG, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3 COLOURBLIND HEDGEHOGS, The George, Hadleigh THE UTLINES, The Plough, Ipswich TRAVELLING LIGHT, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave THE MAKESHIFTS, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich

ORGANISING A GIG? Send your details for inclusion in the

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TEENAGE KICKS, The Royal Oak, Ipswich COUNTRY LAW, The George, Hadleigh BUCCANEER KARAOKE, Olive’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton SPACE ROCKS, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich ROGUE TRADERS, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave DIESEL, The Plough, Ipswich

Sun 15th Sep LOVE MUSIC – HATE RACISM, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 3pm, £3 SUNDAY FOLK SESSION, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich PURPLE RAIN, Isaacs, The Water Front, Ipswich, 3pm

Tue 17th Sep AIMEE’S KARAOKE, The Royal Oak, Ipswich

Thu 19th Sep WEBBY’S JAM NIGHT, The Royal Oak, Ipswich THE A TEAM, Olive’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton

Fri 20th Sep UNCLE PHIL, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3 THE DOWNSETTERS, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich JONNY WILLIAMS, LYNETTE MARIE, Olive’s Bar, Orwell Crossing, A14 East, Nacton ADAM HARROD, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe WORDS & MUSIC, The Bull Hotel, Woodbridge OUTLAW EAGLES, Isaacs, The Water Front, Ipswich, 6pm

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Sat 28th Sep AXIOM, The Royal Oak, Ipswich NOISY NEIGHBOURS, The mulberry Tree, Ipswich SHUT UP SHIRLEY, The Plough, Ipswich HURRICANE ALLEY, The George, Hadleigh HOUSESHAKERS, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave

Sun 29th Sep LAST SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH featuring LA FONTAINE ENSEMBLE, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, food from 12pm, jazz from 2pm SUNDAY FOLK SESSION, The Mulberry Tree, Ipswich TOTALLY TAKE THAT, Isaacs, The Water Front, Ipswich, 3pm

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GO WEST head East 80s band Go West are back on the road this autumn (with The Christians and Hue & Cry) and are coming to Ipswich – Mark Keable caught up with Go West front man Peter Cox. Where were you born and did you come from a musical family?

Peter: I was born in Kingston, Surrey and no I don’t come from a musical family. My first musical influence I can remember is my grandmother playing me “South Pacific” on her little Dansette record player and a bit of Gilbert & Sullivan, none of which I don’t think reflects in my current writing.

Did you have aspirations to become a performer from an early age?

Peter: Not really, but I obviously had some kind of ear and voice as I was chosen to be in the choir at school. I went to a school called Hampton, which has a scholarship connection with the Chapel Royal Choir at Hampton Court Palace.

So one thing led to another and I auditioned for the choir and got in and sang in the choir for a couple of years, I was a soprano.

When I left school I used what few qualifications I have to get an ordinary job but soon drifted into what I call “the path of least resistance” because I obviously have a voice and always enjoyed music. The first band that I was in rehearsed a lot but didn’t play many gigs. I always loved music, so I guess it is all I ever wanted to do.

So how did you meet Richard (Drumie – the other half of Go West)?

Peter: We were both in different bands, heavily influenced by the rock band Free, I read a review of Richard’s band in the local paper and they were competition for us so I went along to see them at a rehearsal.

At that meeting I had a cassette, (do you remember them?), in my pocket and Richard asked if I had anything I could play, so I gave him the cassette. He obviously liked what he heard, but we didn’t start writing immediately, we just

had common musical ground.

We spent a lot of time together, drinking beer and listening to records. Richard had a very big record collection whereas my tastes were more specific, so he re-introduced me to black music, people like Stevie Wonder and Motown as well as the West Coast music such as the Dobie Brothers.

I then got my first professional gig on the Mecca circuit at Sheffield, Richard had a daytime job and would come up at weekends and it’s then that we started writing together.

The band also made the crossover to the American market as well Peter: Yes, we did eventually, it was a long time trying, We Close Our Eyes which was the first single from the debut album got into the low 40s of the American Billboard charts. But it was when we had a song, The King of Wishful Thinking, featured on the soundtrack of the movie Pretty Woman that we had our first genuine American hit. This was followed up by Faithful which also made the Top 10.

So was it this success in the States that urged you personally to move to America to live?

Peter: It was more the fact that I had fallen in love with the place.

Obviously if you were in music America was the biggest territory.

The first time I went to LA, I didn’t like it, but over the years we spent so much time there, all of The Indian Summer album was written and recorded there, by then I had fallen in love with the place and I just felt at home there. Richard always the ‘anglophile’ was keen to get back to the UK. So is it still home?

Peter: No it’s not home now, I haven’t spent as much time there as I would like. But you gotta go

where the work is, and the UK is where we sold most records and that’s the place where we can continue to work ‘live’. Obviously the industry has changed a lot and it’s more difficult to sell records but the atmosphere at a live gig is something that you cannot steal even if you record it on your i-pad or iphone.

You’ve also collaborated with other artistes, including Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet Peter: Well I first met Tony in 1985 at The Prince’s Trust Concert and although Spandau and Go West were both on the same record label we hadn’t had time to really meet before, other than to just say hello. Then when Tony was involved in a TV show “Reborn in the USA” I got drafted in to the show at the last minute. Because we are both of a certain age and like a glass of wine, we spent a lot of time together during the making of the programme. And finally got to know one another.

You also worked, surprisingly, with Bernie Nolan Peter: Well that was a surprise to me. I must admit when I was younger I, like many other people, had something of a ‘crush’ on her.

Then years went by and we were both on breakfast TV at the same time and I had to sing, live at 7am in the morning, which is not easy.

So we did the song and it went back to the sofa and they were interviewing Bernie but she spoke for five minutes about how hard it is to sing that early in the morning and how good I was and she was lovely.

After the show we spoke and she told me she was doing her own album and would love to do a duet with me, so I said yes.

Tell us about the new tour Peter: We are touring with Hue & Cry and The Christians. Hue & Cry are performing tracks from their new album in an ‘unplugged’ kind of way. And there will be lots of old hits from us all as well as new material.

All three bands have new albums out so although you will hear all your old favourites there will be some new material too.

You have a new solo album too Peter: Yes, Riding the Blinds. It’s frustrating to be type-cast as both a member of Go West and as a solo artist, as you hear, “oh it sounds like everything else” or “it doesn’t sound like the old stuff”.

So I’ve reached the point where I’ve said, you know what, I’m going to do whatever takes my fancy at the time.

So Riding the Blinds is an adventure into Americana, I haven’t written any of the songs they all come from Nashville writers.

I’m also six songs into another new album, which is different again, and hopefully that will be available on the tour.

• Go West, Hue & Cry and The Christians are at Ipswich’s Regent Theatre on Sunday 27th October.

Box office 01473 433100

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Workshop kick starts new commission for Britten Centenary Ipswich Choral Society met up with renowned composer Stevie Wishart recently to start rehearsing a new commission for the choir.

The piece by Stevie Wishart, a song cycle called “Seasons”, will be a homage to Benjamin Britten. Using the wide skies and flatlands of the Suffolk landscape as inspiration, the song cycle will reflect the ages of man and musical eras as well as the seasons of the year.

Two songs from the cycle, “Autumn” and “Winter” will have their World première at the Ipswich Choral Society Autumn concert, on Sunday 17th November at Ipswich School. Text for one of the song arrangement has been provided by Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury. The concert will also feature a performance of Britten’s “St Nicolas”. The whole “Seasons” song cycle will be premièred at Snape Maltings Concert Hall, in April next year.

Stevie Wishart was delighted to receive the new commission in honour of Benjamin Britten. “Britten has been very important in the formation of my own musical language. Growing up in East Anglia I attended masterclasses at Snape. A genius at setting the English language and like myself, relishes English dialects and harks back to Chaucerian medieval English.

But for all that, is thoroughly modern and pioneering.”

A legacy bequeathed to the Ipswich Choral Society from Judith Hawkshaw has been used for the commission. Judith was an active member of the Society for many years and would be thrilled that her gift to the choir was being put to such creative use. Particularly as Benjamin Britten was a former President of Ipswich Choral Society and, also nephew of a past conductor of the choir.

• For further details about Ipswich Choral Society, visit www.ipswichchoralsociety.org.

Remixes with a sophisticated twist 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking record label ZTT. To mark this anniversary a brand new album, Zambient One, draws from the catalogues of the most celebrated acts on the label (Art Of Noise, Propaganda, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, 808 State) but selects some rather different remixes to keep things interesting and add a sophisticated twist.

Sprinkle on some laid-back dance floor delights, slinky selections by the like of Hoodlum Priest, Instinct, Novecento and L.a.z.y. and leaven with a handful of classics from the Stiff Records archive – Tracey Ullman’s wonderful reading of The Waitresses, I Know What Boys Like, a 21st century re-boot of Jona Lewie’s Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties and Mint Juleps’ exalted take on Neil Young’s Only Love Can Break Your Heart.

Then pick up the 6am Ambient Mix of Kirsty MacColl’s hit single Walking Down (or make the time stand still, if you prefer) with their blissful version of Fred Neil’s Dolphins.

In short, Zambient One is Zang Tuum Tumb’s very personal collection of modern day lullabies (and wake up calls). The soundtrack to an imaginary road movie that heads off from Sarm Studios in West London on a torrential Friday night and arrives at the burning embers of Studio Mediterraneo in Ibiza just in time for sunrise on Sunday.

It’s a highly involving trip; one that will leave you refreshed and relaxed, ready to hit the bar – and wanting to experience it all over again.

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What anniversary of the groundbreaking record label ZTT celebrating?

Suffolk Singers serenade in Aldeburgh This is the year of Benjamin Britten.

You cannot move for recitals, concerts and all manner of activity to do with his output. We will all benefit from this outpouring of interest and enthusiasm for the work of the great man.

On 28th September, however, the innovative and always exciting Suffolk Singers are bucking the trend, at least for the time being. For their first visit to Aldeburgh the choir has chosen a mixed programme which they hope will bring some autumn delights to this beautiful part of Suffolk. Under its remarkable music director, Claire Weston, the choir is building a formidable reputation for the quality and variety of their performances.

Claire, formerly a soloist with English National Opera, is an inspiring teacher and conductor who is setting the bench mark for the quality of the performances she elicits from her choir. The Suffolk Singers were adult choir winners in the Suffolk Festival 2012.

This varied and exciting concert entitled “A Suffolk Serenade” includes works by Handel, Finzi, Goodall, Rutter and the charismatic Eric Whitacre. It takes place at Aldeburgh Parish Church on Saturday 28th September at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £8 and can be obtained from Angela Kerry-Williams (01394 460519) or Marian Woodman (01473 212774)

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Local Company raises much needed funds for Cancer Charity.

Local business woman Jane Billing, owner of Billie Box, situated at Basepoint has raised £1370 for Cancer Campaign in Suffolk Recently Basepoint celebrated their fourth year of trading in Ipswich with a party. It was here that Jane met Karen Hare of Cancer campaign in Suffolk.

Interested in the work that this worth-while charity does, Jane decided to see if she could raise some much needed funds for them.

So, she decided to hold a ‘Grand Raffle’ and, so spoke to local businesses to see if they could also help. Many companies were pleased to support the charity by donating some fabulous prizes, among the contributors were: Adnams Plc, Basepoint Business Centre, Aspall Cyder, Bodylines Beauty Salon, Ipswich24 Magazine, Archway Carpets, ITFC, New Wolsey Theatre and as well as her own company, Billie Box. Jane proceeded to sell raffle tickets to friends, family and many other local businesses via the Suffolk Business Exhibition at Trinity Park and at Billie Box’s stand at this year’s Suffolk Show.

The raffle, which took place on Wednesday, 5th June 2013, raised a whopping £685.00 and Jane was very pleased to present a cheque to Karen Hare of Cancer Campaign in Suffolk on Wednesday 17th July 2013.

However, the good news doesn’t stop there… Billie Box’s office is situated in the Ipswich Basepoint Business Centre. As part of Basepoint’s policy they offer to match all funds raised by a licensee for a charity. So when Michelle at Basepoint offered to match whatever Billie Box raised, Jane was ecstatic. This meant that between Billie Box and Basepoint they raised £1370 for the Charity!

“We are so pleased to have raised a fantastic amount for a charity that is close to my heart and wish to thank all those that contributed prizes and bought tickets.”

Said Jane, “We look forward to raising more funds in the future for the Cancer Campaign in Suffolk to help them to continue in the great work that they do.”

“Jane has put a tremendous amount of effort into co-ordinating this draw and asking her suppliers, customers and neighbours at the centre to donate fantastic prizes.” Continuded Michelle from Basepoint, “It is magnificent that her efforts have raised £685 for the centre's chosen charity and contributed to the business community we have at the centre. Well done Jane!”

Karen from Cancer Campaign in Suffolk said, “We would like to thank Jane for raising these funds we really appreciate all her support”.

Billie Box offers 8ft, 10ft, 20ft and 40ft steel storage containers for sale, hire or conversion. Delivery and offload is arranged to their customer’s sites, nationwide. For more information, why not visit www.billiebox.co.uk or Freephone 0800 121 7388.

Do you run a business?

If so you need to understand P.A.T. Do you run a business? Are you exhibiting at an event or fair? Do you employ people?

If you answer yes to any of these questions then you need to make sure that all of your electrical appliances are PAT tested.

So, what is PAT testing and why do you need to have this done?

Portable Appliance Testing, or PAT as it commonly known, is a process where a qualified electrician carries out a Portable Appliance Test on your electrical appliances for safety.

A portable appliance is less than 18kg in mass that is intended to be moved whilst in operation or an appliance which can easily be moved from one place to another, e.g. vacuum cleaner, toaster, food mixer, etc. Items that also require a PAT test include hand held items, stationary equipment or appliances, like a fridge or washing machine, information technology equipment such as computers, photo copiers, telecommunications etc.

The health and safety at work act 1974 puts a duty of care that employers ensure that electrical appliances are safe to prevent harm to workers. Many types of equipment require testing at regular intervals usually every 12 months to ensure that it continues to be safe when used.

Once an item has been tested, the electrician will attach a pass or fail label with an asset number and a date for when the item was tested to the appliance, thus giving evidence that the item is ok to use.

The asset number transposes to the printed report in your PAT

testing pack.

Most insurance policies require items to be tested - a faulty electrical item could cause your business insurance to become void. And, if you’re about to exhibit your business at an exhibition any items that you take with you, like your laptop or lighting for your stand should all carry a PAT testing label.

All of this might sound quite daunting and complicated, so that’s where E Quantrill Electrical Services can help. The locally based company have a wealth of experience when to comes to portable appliance testing. They can help you understand the rules and regulations and can test your equipment for you at competitive rates.

E Quantrill Electrical Service doesn’t just undertake work for commercial clients they can also undertake all domestic electrical jobs too. The company prides itself on providing an efficient, clean and cost effective service to all their customers.

• For more information contact E Quantrill Electrical Services on 07738 837473 or visit www.electricipswich.co.uk

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Woodbridge celebrates local producers with seasonal market What’s Tasty in Woodbridge is a food market on Woodbridge’s historic Market Hill, celebrating local producers and seasonal produce. It’s on Saturday 21st September between 10am and 4pm.

As well as local producers selling delicious seasonal food and drink, there will be cooking demonstrations from local chefs Ugur Vata from The Galley and Vernon Blackmore from The Table in Woodbridge.

Sponsored by NFU Mutual Ipswich and organised by volunteers from Choose Woodbridge, The Galley, Friday Street Farm, The Cake Shop and The Table this event promises to provide a delicious day out for all ages and a great way to learn more about and taste the fabulous foods that originate on our doorstep.

As well as the organisers, confirmed stallholders already include: Marybelle Dairy, Market Garden Produce, Dingley Dell Pork, Sutton Hoo Chicken, The Artisan Smokehouse, Memorable Cheeses, Charsfield Apple Juice and many more.

Jan Ballard of Choose Woodbridge, said, “Following the success of the Strawberry & Asparagus Fayre earlier this year, we’ve brought together an even bigger group of complementary local producers who will blow your socks off with their surprising range of tasty treats! The cooking demos are not to be missed and visitors can sample the results and take home something nice for lunch or supper. It’s well worth a look!”

Ipswich Flower Club The Ipswich Flower Club meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at St. Augustine’s Church Hall in Bucklesham Road starting at 2pm.

Every month there is a demonstrator, with the arrangements are then raffled off at end of afternoon.

The annual subs are just £40 per year, which includes a cup of tea during the break. Guests are always very welcome and the club charge £5 per visit and you are allowed to visit twice during the year.

The next meeting is on Monday 9th September when the Club welcome Linda Harman. Her demonstration is entitled “The Crafty Flower Arranger”. Linda is well known to the Club and her demonstrations are always very good. Linda is a very talented arranger and the members always have a great afternoon with her.

• If you would like to know more or want to join The Ipswich Flower Club please contact Chairman Ann Boxall on 01473 728618 or Sylvia Dines on 01473 719893.

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Discover the pleasure of your own hot tub Electrics with a personal touch At Top Flite Electrical they pride themselves on their service, offering their customers that personal touch.

On offer is a wide range of work from simple domestic work to complex commercial installations but however big or small the job is the locally based company always ensure a very high standard of work, great customer communications and all of their work is guaranteed for up to six years!

Top Flite Electrical offer 24 hour emergency call outs, plus they can also accommodate evening and weekend work, so they are able to fit your electrical job around your busy schedules.

With guaranteed same day quotations, full installation design and specification available, plus out of business hours for commercial installations you know that you’re in safe hands when you choose Top Flite.

Local Hot Tub supplier Deckworld is pleased with the response from their new site at the Shepherd and Dog retail site on Old Felixstowe Road in Ipswich. ‘’Although we have been established since 1997, our premises in Newbourne does not have much passing trade. We are very grateful to our customers, as word of mouth has been a big part of our growth. We now feel an additional location in Ipswich will bring more public awareness of our family run hot tub business and our association with garden and home connections and landscaping gives us even more services to offer from our one stop outdoor living showroom’’ said company director John Barry.

• For more information about Deckworld and the services the company has to offer you can visit their website at www.deckworld.co.uk or telephone 01473 655777 or 01473 736551.

For full piece of mind all of Top Flite’s electricians are qualified to jib standards and the company is a proud member of numerous well-known federations and governing bodies.

Top Flite Electrical also offer a £20 M&S voucher to their customers who recommend them. So with competitive prices and a friendly local service why wouldn’t you choose Top Flite to do your electrical work?

• For more information about Top Flite Electrical, the services on offer or for a quotation for your electrical job telephone 01473 716541 or visit www.topfliteelectrical.co.uk

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Transform your home Now that the children are back at school it is the time for you to relax and enjoy the peace and calm your home can offer you.

Maybe you feel you would like a new look in your room but you don’t want to take on a complete redecoration project, you can

achieve fantastic results just by changing a few smaller items around the home. Delvaux in Felixstowe stock all manner of lovely items to make your house feel like a home with a difference!

A striking piece of canvas wall art can transform your room or by

Control your world with your smartphone How would you like to be able to save money on your heating bills, just by using your iphone?

We’ve all been there, your central heating is on a timer, set to come on so your home is all toasty for when you get in from work, however you’ve been asked if you want to go for drinks after work, or you decide to do your supermarket shop on the way home, so you end up heating an empty house.

What if you could control your heating system with your iphone? Well, now you can… Local electrical and security company Smith Contracts have all the know how to bring your home up to date with the digital age, allowing you to do things with your smart phone that you never thought was possible!

Maybe you’ve just invested in a wall mounted flat screen TV, but the cables are looking unsightly. Smith Contracts can help here too.

Concealing cables is a job that’s best done by a professional and your brand new telly without any cables visible not only looks impressive, but is essential in any modern property.

CCTV installations can also be monitored on your smart phone, at Smith Contracts they can install security cameras where required and set them up so you can monitor your home or business premises wherever you maybe. If you are security conscious, this is an instillation that you just can not be without!

• For more information about the services and products available at Smith Contracts call Martin on 01473 414730 or 07875 132034.

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placing one or two original ornaments or sculptures you can alter the whole look.

Delvaux carries the most amazing handmade glassware, African wooden carvings, Frith bronzes and Edge sculptures and favourite dcuk ducks are waiting for new homes! They have their welly boots on ready to go!

Perhaps an unusual clock would make a feature on a bare wall or a beautiful mirror is always a good way to introduce more light into a room and gives the illusion of space.

Maybe it is just time to treat yourself. Delvaux has received new deliveries of superb ranges of beautiful costume and semi precious jewellery and scarves.

So if you’ve spent the last six weeks keeping your children entertained, you deserve to take a little time out for yourself and have a treat!

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

Ian joins Connells Connells Kitchens Bathrooms & Bedrooms Ltd are very pleased to announce that Ian Jordan will be joining the company as of 2nd September 2013. Some of you may recognise the name from his days as a designer for Jewsons, he is now bringing his skills and expertise to Connells at Woodbridge Road East doing what he does best; designing your dream kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.

Ian will be working alongside Peter to produce designs and quotations for all your kitchen, bathroom and bedroom requirements continuing the personal touch ethos that Peter started Connells with.

As Ian joins Connells, Helen will be getting ready to go on maternity leave as her first baby is due in December this year.

No job is too small for Connells so from replacement kitchen doors or bathroom sanitary ware to a full kitchen, bathroom or bedroom make-over please visit their showroom to see what they have to offer.

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Autumn Plant Fair The Autumn Plant Fair organised by Suffolk Plant Heritage in Partnership with Helmingham Hall will be held on Sunday 15th September from 10.30am until 4pm.

The Fair is a lovely event for all those interested in gardens and gardening. Situated in the delightful setting in front of the beautiful moated Helmingham Hall, with access to the Grade 1 listed gardens, deer park and parterre.

More than fifty exhibitors including many specialist nurseries will be available on the day, with several National Plant Collections, with plants for sale and advice on their care, if required.

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Slug pellet warning to pet owners The Kennel Club has issued a reminder to dog owners about the danger posed to dogs by the use of slug pellets.

With the Met Office’s weather forecast for the next month indicating outbreaks of rain, the conditions are likely to be perfect for slugs and snails, leading to a probable increase in the number of them in British gardens and public spaces.

Nick Sutton, Kennel Club Health Information Officer and former veterinary toxicologist said, “As conditions become more suitable for slugs and snails, we regularly see a spike in cases of dogs and cats with slug pellet poisoning. With wet weather unfortunately common during the autumn, there are likely to be more slugs and snails around, meaning that people are more likely to use slug and snail pellets, which in turn increase the chances of dogs and cats coming into contact with them. The substances used in these pesticides can be toxic to animals and can cause severe illness and in the worst cases, even fatalities.”

Pesticides are purposely formulated to be toxic and a consequence of this is that they may affect animals other than their target species.

Metaldehyde -based slug pellets are very dangerous to pets - even small amounts of pellets can cause significant poisoning, and severe signs can develop within an hour of consumption.

If a dog, cat, or any other pet, is suspected of ingesting slug pellets, owners should seek veterinary attention immediately. Nick adds, “Even tiny amounts of metaldehyde can cause a sudden onset of effects, such as twitching and fitting, so quick action on the owner’s part can save an animal’s life.”

It is recommended that if a pet has eaten slug pellets, owners try to remember to take the packet they came in to the veterinary practice with them so the vet can identify which pesticide they are dealing with.

bags of bulbs to be given away free to the first claimants. And a Plant Doctor will be on hand to offer diagnosis and prognosis on plant problems. Plus ther will be stalls offering garden equipment and accessories.

Local food and drinks will be available to buy and homemade light lunches and teas will be available on site.

Entry to the Plant Fair and Helmingham Hall gardens is £6.00 per adult, with children entering for free. Helmingham Hall is nine miles North East of Ipswich on the B1077,

postcode IP14 6EF Plant Heritage is a national charity dedicated to the conservation of rare garden plants and also supports the National Collections.

• For more information visit www.suffolkplantheritage.com or www.helmingham.com

Autumn in the Garden This month we look at tips to improve your garden and repair it from the elements of the summer and how to start preparing for next spring. lawns – as autumn approaches now is the time to reduce the frequency of mowing and towards the end of the month, to start to make good the damage of the summer. Never cut your grass too short, especially in hot weather. If its too short it cannot retain moisture and either you'll have to water it more regularly or it will start to brown, this will also encourage moss.

If you Scarify you will remove the moss and thatch from your lawn and encourage new growth.

Now is also a good time to plant your container shrubs, as the warm moist compost is the best start for them, also its the perfect time to plant your bulbs ready for next spring. When planting your bulbs always use a mixture of bulbs so you get a mixture of colour and variety.

Dead head all flowers/shrubs that have gone over, this will encourage all the goodness to go down to the roots and ligthly trim them where required.

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

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Health and Wellbeing

Everyone wants to have a trim looking figure, but when it comes to healthy eating and diets, most of us can’t be bothered with the faff of weighing and measuring ingredients. And, with most of us leading busy lives, do you really want to be cooking a separate meal or yourself when cooking for your family?

That’s where The Boot Camp Diet comes in! The Boot Camp Diet is a brand new company that takes all the hard work out of healthy eating and weight loss diets by doing all the hard work for you.

They deliver healthy, low fat meals to your door and all you have to do is pop them in your microwave – simple!

“My meals arrived frozen in a special box with a wool like lining and little freezer packs that kept all of the meals frozen, despite it being a really hot day.

In the box you get everything for your daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, the only thing you really need to buy extra is your milk and a few veggies.

“The meals are very yummy,” continues Wendy, “I didn’t feel like I was missing out on anything, just because this was a diet and I didn’t feel hungry.

Included in the box are your daily snacks, these could be a cookie or flapjack bar, so I still felt that my cravings for something sweet were catered for. My only

it does provide everything you need to get you through your day.

So if you’re the sort of person that spends money at the sandwich shop lunch time or has a regular take away of an evening, you are probably spending much more on food each week than this already.

So, does the Boot Camp Diet Work?

Wendy says, “I tried the Boot Camp Diet for three days, I added some fruit and vegetables to the Boot Camp Meals and I had fat free yogurt on my cereals as I don’t like milk. And… I had a weight loss of two and a half pound!

Over all I was very impressed with the Boot Camp Diet, the food is really tasty and having the snacks really helped me not to

cheat and raid the biscuit cupboard. Also, because heating up the meals only takes a few minutes, the plan is very easy to fit in with a busy lifestyle. I liked the way that you can choose what’s in your box when you buy your meals from the website, the only downside that I found was that pictures and ingredients of the meals are hard to find on the site.

“Would I recommend the Boot Camp Diet? Yes, it’s simple to follow, easy to prepare, tastes delicious and helps you to loose weight, what’s not to like”.

• The Boot Camp Diet offers a range of options to suit all motivations and pockets! For more information visit www.bootcampdiet.co.uk

Furry friends bring a smile to the wards

So, is the Boot Camp Diet all what it promises to be, or is it just another fad. Ipswich24’s Wendy decided to give diet a go to see just how nice the food was and, of cause, to see if the weight loss claims were true.

“Firstly, I was really impressed with the packaging,” says Wendy,

criticism is that the labels on the packaging don’t always give the full details of what is in the meals on the front, although the small print does list ingredients, – I discovered kidney beans hidden in a soup!”

Priced from £79 a week including delivery, the Boot Camp Diet does not sound cheap, however, Two special four-legged visitors have been bringing a smile to the faces of patients recovering on a ward at West Suffolk Hospital.

Lucy and her owner Julie Macleod have been visiting patients on ward G5 for the past four weeks, and were last week joined by Dusty and owner Angie Pearce.

The animals are both registered “pets as therapy” dogs, which means their temperament and health have been fully assessed to make sure they are suitable to visit hospital patients. Their owners, who are both volunteers, bring them in every Thursday afternoon to put a smile on patients’ faces.

Charlotte King, ward manager on ward G5, said, “We all love seeing Lucy and Dusty. They are really cute and bring a big smile to the faces of staff and patients.

“It is lovely to watch the therapeutic benefit which the dogs give the patients. Lucy is quite happy sitting on their laps if they request it, and I’m sure she has a calming effect on them and helps to cheer up their hospital stay. We are very grateful to Lucy and Dusty’s owners for giving up their time to come to the hospital with their furry friends.”

• To find out more about volunteering at West Suffolk Hospital, please call 01284 713169.

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Health and Wellbeing Rock Face giving you Smooth Face Rockface, the hard working men’s grooming range, has launched the first ever shave butter into the UK as well as a new body spray.

Rockface Shave Butter Is a major breakthrough in shaving, following two years of development, Rockface has developed the world’s

first Shave Butter. Used on wet or dry skin, it prepares the skin for shaving, gives you the most smooth shave experience and then is rubbed in as a moisturiser.

Containing two of the most nourishing butters in the world, illipe and shea butter, together with coconut and aloe juice, new Rockface Shave Butter takes shaving to a new level, prepping skin, shaving and hydrating, all in one clever shave butter. Perfect for the sporty man on the go.

Apply to clean skin to prepare for the closest shave, then massage into skin after shaving to leave the face feeling perfectly smooth, hydrated and freshly scented with the distinctive citrus Rockface fragrance.

The Ipswich24 reviewer, normally a shaving gel user, tried the Shave Butter for a week and was amazed at the difference, “I can honestly say I have never had a smoother and cleaner shave”, he said.

“It’s strange at first not having any lather but the blade just glides smoothly. The other thing I’ve noticed is that I haven’t once cut myself either. I’m a definite Shave Butter convert!”

Rockface Shave Butter 75 ml RRP £4.99 available from Sainsbury’s and www.rockface4men.co.uk Rockface Active Body Spray If you like the Rockface fragrance you’ll love the new Rockface Active Body Spray. Fragranced with the distinctive citrus Rockface scent, Rockface Active Body Spray will keep you fresh and invigorated all day long. Fling it in your gym bag for an instant freshener and use with Rockface 48 hour deodorant to keep smelling sweet at all times.

Rockface Active Body Spray 150 ml

RRP £3.49 available from Sainsbury’s and www.rockface4men.co.uk The distinctive Rockface fragrance, used in all the products, has been developed by perfumiers, with top notes of green apple, bergamot, mandarin and coriander, middle notes of jasmine, cedar leaf and muguet and a base of precious woods, musk and amber.

• For more information please go to www.rockface4men.co.uk, and follow us on @rockface4men for regular online shop discounts and offers.

Get Up and Get Moving with Live Well Suffolk With recent reports suggesting that 80% of adults do not take enough exercise, Live Well Suffolk has launched its latest physical activity campaign to encourage local people to take the first steps to improving their health and fitness.

Steven Lee-Foster, Director at Live Well Suffolk said, “National guidelines recommend that adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week whilst children should aim for a minimum of 60 minutes per day. We are encouraging people to take a pledge to get up and get moving – just making a small change to your daily routine can have a positive impact on your overall health.”

To help adults and youngsters across the county get up and get moving, Live Well Suffolk recommends the following tips: • Set a time for physical activity and stick to it.

You’re more likely to find time to be active if you

do it at the same time and on the same days each week.

• Ensure you stay hydrated when undertaking physical activity by drinking plenty of water.

• Walking is one of the easiest ways to become more active. You can walk 1,000 steps in around 10 minutes. Pedometers are a fun way to keep track of your walking and start building up to 10,000 a day!

• Sports or fitness classes keep you motivated and can be fun, relieve stress and help you meet friends.

• Heavy gardening, including pushing, bending, squatting, carrying, digging and shovelling, can provide a good workout.

• Dance in front of the TV or to your favourite music. All you need are some great tunes and you can have fun dancing anywhere, burning up to 100 calories per 15 minutes if you really go for it!

Extra information has been provided on the Live Well Suffolk website including a free downloadable physical activity diary to help people track their progress. The website also features tips and advice on how to reach the recommended activity levels alongside motivational videos.

Visitors to the website can also enter a free prize draw to win a £50 gift voucher to spend in Halfords on Suffolk Retail Park, London Road, Ipswich – the perfect place to look for that new bike or cycling gear to really get you moving!

If you would like to get up and get moving with Live Well Suffolk, please see www.livewellsuffolk.org.uk/getmoving or simply phone 01473 229292.

Alternatively, ‘like’ on Facebook or send a tweet to @LiveWellSuffolk

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