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IPSWICH24 EXCLUSIVE: Great £30 Discount on Playaway Cases plus Competition to WIN a Case

Ipswich mum Jo Kerley comes face to face with ‘The Dragons’ The Suffolk ‘Mumpreneur’ and mother of two, took her ‘PlayAway case’ into the ‘Dragons Den’, the popular BBC-TV series, in the hope of raising the finance to turn her idea into a business reality.

It was quite an experience for the 44 year-old, who came face to face with the millionaire Dragons and she admitted it was as nerve-wracking as it looks on television.

Jo shared with us, “The Dragons are business people through and through, they are always thinking about the next investment.

However they are tactical! And if your product competes with one they have already invested in things can be even trickier to negotiate as I found out!”

The ‘Playaway’ Case was designed

by Jo after a family holiday in 2010 when the experience of travelling with her young children on pull along cases made her decide to think of a better way to do things… and relieve a bit of stress into the bargain.

Jo has designed a combined suitcase with a cool integrated, yet fully removable PlayPod that addresses the stress points of travelling with children, also saving parents money on hold baggage fees She shared with the Dragons her reasons behind why she produced the PlayAway case, “As a parent I want

stress free travel for all my family, and I want to save money where I can. The PlayAway Case provides this by offering a unique removable PlayPod that not only comes with activities but has secure storage for electronic devices such as i-pads and Nintendo’s.

For children this is fun, for parents this means no more fishing in bags at airport security, and being in one bag it saves on hold luggage fees!

“In short it’s a cool case, and a PlayPod that works for children and parents!”

Jo successfully managed to secure an investment from Dragon, Duncan Bannatyne, who saw the potential in her invention and decided to back her Playaway Case.

Ipswich24 Reader Discount Offer Do your children go on sleepovers or holidays?

Travel Quiz for parents: Do you find entertaining your children hard when you travel, even on a car journey to Grandmas?

Do you worry about them breaking their electronic gadgets when they are on the move?

Do you fly and if so do you begrudge paying hold baggage fees? (up to £60 a flight per person) Do you want easy stress free transit through airport security?

Do you want a case that entertains and comes with activities and games, and has lot of free activities on a website? So you get more value for your money?

Well, if any or all of the above apply The PlayAway Case is the answer!

The PlayAway case is a practical cabin sized case that has a fully removable PlayPod, which can be used independently of the case. Leave the PlayPod in the car and use it every day so you get two cases for the price of one.

Save on hold baggage fees as the Playaway case is cabin sized (50cm x 20cm x34cm) The fully removable PlayPod has a secure pocket for i-pads and electronic gadgets.

And, if you are going through airport security with the Playaway case there’s no fishing in the bags for electronic gadgets, just pop the PlayPod out!

Also, now available is the Pod Case, a brand new design for older children.

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– COMPETITION – Ipswich24 has got two Playaway cases to give away to lucky readers. For your chance to win this amazing prize send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and a contact telephone number to. Playaway Case Competition, Ipswich24, PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 30th April 2014.

Q. Which Dragon offered Jo investment in her business, Playaway Case in the Dragons Den?

Want to know more about the Den? Ipswich24 asked Jo some questions about entering the Den to get an insider’s view to those fire-breathing Dragons that seem to have toughened up in this series.

How did you feel entering the den?

The den is a scary place! The day starts early with hair and makeup and then you wait for your turn to pitch your invention. The wait is the nerve racking part. You don’t know how long you will wait as you can be in Den up to three hours being interrogated on your numbers and strategy, so what you see on the TV is a very small part of what is discussed.

What questions did the Dragons ask?

The Dragons are tactical, very tactical! What the public doesn’t realise is that if the Dragons have a competitive product to yours they do their best to dismiss yours! That’s what happened with our PlayAway Case. Our cases compete with a previous investment Deborah and Peter made and as such they didn’t want mine in the market. The reason I feel that our edit on TV was so short was that every other word quoted by the Dragons was the name of the competitive product, and as the BBC can’t advertise, all of the benefits of our case had to be edited out.

How do you feel about the Investment?

Over the moon, we were so pleased to be offered the investment because Duncan could see the quality and benefits of the product. We are still going through due Diligence process so we don’t know how it will go so watch this space. But the biggest credit goes to the children that helped me design the case, they are the reason I could stand in front of the Dragon knowing that the product really works.

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INSIDE THIS MONTH APRIL Easter

There’s more to Easter than just eggs.... lots to do for all members of the family, no matter how young or old!

Suffolk Walking Festival: Get your

walking boots on and explore our fabulous countryside.

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Arts

Win Tickets 9-15 to this year’s Suffolk Show

Our comprehensive and unmissable guide to what’s on at local theatres, including the best of local am-dram.

Preview to the county’s biggest day of the year.

Events Diary

Looking for something to do this April? Our day-by-day guide will keep you informed and don’t forget there’s more on our website at www.ipswich24.co.uk

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Live Music 24

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As well as a day-by-day guide to live gigs around the area we also have a great CD competition and news of the local music scene.

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Local company helping international students At Alpha Guardians we bring international students into the UK to study in local state and independent schools often to study for GCSE’s and A Levels, before progressing onto degree courses in British Universities.

They come to live in the UK with host families and hopefully become part of the family. The host family is able to assist them with their day-to-day needs whilst providing the student with a safe and secure home environment, enabling them to continue their education in the UK. So, “What’s it like to be a host family?” is a question that I am frequently asked.

We have looked after a number of students in our home, some long term, some short term, and have watched them grow and mature into

young adults leaving our care and moving onto universities or different pastures.

We became a host family when my children were eight and six years old. We had a spare room, which was collecting dust and thought it could be put to good use without compromising our own children and hence the hosting chapter began in our lives.

Now my children are 14 and 12 and I have started a company that brings students to the UK to study and have a network of host families that help provide homestays just as we did (and still do).

As the owner of the Alpha Guardians Ltd, I am in the fortunate position of “meeting” and getting to know these students before they come to the UK, placing them in schools and with host families.

I see them anxiously stepping off the airplane for the first time, to watching them grow and mature, attending parents evenings, to reading their personal statements for university, and collecting their final exam results and seeing them accept a place a university.

So, could you help? We are always looking for excellent host families to assist in this work. My family and I still host and we are still in contact with the students that have previously lived in our home, if fact, our children

still talk about and contact them regularly.

One is now training to be a doctor, one is studying geography and one studying chemical engineering and another is studying for his GCSE’s.

As a family we have hopefully played a part in their lives, enabling them to continue onto the career path of their choice, that they will look back on fondly as happy times in Ipswich and we are still in touch with many of them.

So, if you have a spare room and would consider having a student in you home please contact us.

We are looking for many different types of hosts, from single parents to those who are separated or divorced, families, with or without children at home to retired people as this reflects the types of different students we have. We look for select host families that will offer a safe and welcoming environment for the students to live and learn.

So could you consider hosting an international student? Once a student is placed with you and your family this can also be an additional source of income.

For more information contact Trudy Jacklin at Alpha Guardians Ltd on 01473 559015 or visit the website www.alphaguardians.co.uk

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Win Tickets to the Suffolk Show It’s Suffolk Show time! Explore, discover, taste and enjoy everything about this fantastic county! And win tickets to attend...

The annual Suffolk Show, held on May 28th and 29th at Trinity Park, is county’s biggest two-day pop-up family event.

This year the organisers, the Suffolk Agricultural Association, have decided that to make it even more family friendly, children aged 14 and under can visit for free and it will cost £5 for young adults aged 15-18 years (advanced sales online). Visitors can once again bring their dogs when the gates open at 7.30am on both days.

New Show Director Bill Baker, himself a father of five, has chosen “explore, discover, taste and enjoy” as his theme for the 2014 Show. “There will many new areas for all our visitors to explore to discover everything about food, farming and the countryside and most of the activities are for free.”

The new major feature is the Farm Discovery Zone - a journey through every aspect of food production from the ground to the plate, all laid out in different themes, including the machinery used over the years to discover how technology has developed. The family can cook together with grains with Cook With Me Kids, have a go at milking a cow, as well as see the beginnings of poultry lifecycle with a new hatchery, hold a newborn chick, stroke a sheep and check out some tasty foods all around the site.

Suffolk is a fantastic county for food and the Greene King Eat Street has new vendors with amazing food to go. The Adnams Food and Drink Experience will showcase locally produced new tastes as well as give you the opportunity to sample and buy some of your favourites to take home and enjoy. News is eagerly awaited about the leading celebrity chefs in this year’s Cookery Theatre, so keep checking the website for the announcements.

in the Hopkins Homes Luxury Lifestyle Pavilion.

The nine show rings will feature an amazing helicopter display, the Shetland Pony Grand National, top international show jumping and more than 1000 of the finest livestock in the Grand Parade, all hoping to secure a prize.

Moving around the avenues will be new amazing street acts and musicians – look out for the enormous animatronics T-Rex Dinosaur - living statues, music and dance entertainment from the Jitterbug dancers, Caribbean Steel Band, the new Parrot Show – and more.

Buy adult and concession tickets prices £20 and £18 and car parking for £4 in advance of May 25th and save pounds.

For breaking news about the Show visit: www.suffolkshow.co.uk. Follow, Share and Like us on Facebook and Twitter.

— COMPETITION — Ipswich24 got four pairs of adult tickets with a car pass, each set worth about £50, to give away to lucky readers. To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize, just send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and a contact telephone number to: Suffolk Show 2014 Competition, Ipswich24, PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 30th April 2014.

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As ever, the Show has plenty of different activities to entertain and amuse for all the family. Suffolk Sport will showcase more than 30 sports to have a try at, completely free of charge, Suffolk Skills will showcase practical skills from students from the region’s colleges and give you a chance to talk about future careers and further education. The magnificent Flower and Garden Experience provides inspiration for gardens large and small or ideas for growing on allotments and gives handy hints on growing fruit and vegetables as well as showcases fantastic flower display. Next door to it is the House and Garden Zone with products that transform the house into a home and don’t forget to look into the stunning room displays and accessories

Q. How much does is cost for a child under 14 to get into this year’s Suffolk Show?

Actor and presenter Nick Pandolfi will be the official race announcer and commentator for this year’s Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon.

For more information on the

race and to enter online visit: www.ipswichhalfmarathon.co.uk.

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The 2014 charity event, which will again start and finish in Christchurch Park, is promising to be bigger and better than before, with many other exciting improvements to be announced in the coming months. Entries for the September event are filling up fast so to avoid disappointment enter now at www.runbritain.com.

Larking Gowen would like to thank Nick and his company, Green Spark Productions, for their support.

If any Ipswich companies would like to help support the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon by volunteering on the day or making other contributions, please contact adam.keer@ipswich.gov.uk.

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Popular dog event returns All About Dogs is returning to Ipswich on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th April.

The jam-packed event for dogs and their owners promises a host of canine fun for the entire family. From entertaining demonstrations to plenty

of fun ‘have a go’ games, agility and recall challenges, this show actually offers the chance for every dog to have its day! It also features stacks of expert grooming or behavioural advice from top canine professionals.

There will also be a Doggy Shopping Parade with lots of stands selling a complete range of products for the dog lover. Whether you’re looking for a beautiful new collar, a comfortable bed or even a new coat there’s something for even the fussiest pooch. There’s also a selection of specialist dog foods on offer.

The All About Dog show is at Trinity Park, Ipswich on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th April from 10am until 5pm. For more information or to book discounted advance tickets, visit: www.allaboutdogsshow. co.uk. On the gate tickets are priced from £6.50 adults and £3 for children. Concessions and family tickets are also available.

Doggies and Family Fun Day On Sunday 6th April there will be a Doggies and Family Day at the Felixstowe Rugby Club, Coronation Sports Ground, Mill Lane, Felixstowe from 12pm until 3pm.

There will be lots to do for all members of the family including children’s rides, stalls, tombola, prize draw, bouncy castle, rodeo and sumo suits. Plus, a fun dog show to show off your four-legged friend and a car boot sale to look for bargains at.

The Rugby Club bar will be open, plus food and refreshments will be available.

The Dog show will have various classes including best puppy, most handsome male, most appealing eyes, waggiest tale and best trick. There will also be behavioural and training information available.

Admission to the event is free with entry into the dog show is priced at £2 per class.

Money raised at this event will go towards the work of a local lady who transports and fosters dogs rescued from Romania.

Call for dog owners to clean up their act

The evenings are getting lighter and as the weather improves (we hope) more people are enjoying Ipswich’s parks and open spaces.

But it is not enjoyable to stand in a pile of dog poo left by an inconsiderate pet owner and sometimes kicked into the long grass.

Ipswich Borough Council wants to keep our open spaces – and shoes – clean. So the message to dog owners is clear: clear up after your pooch and use the poo bins provided. Ensure you are prepared, take a supply of bags with you when you walk your dog. There are no excuses if you fail to clear it up.

Councillor Neil MacDonald, Cleaner Ipswich portfolio-holder, said, “We have installed an extra 100 bins across the Borough over the past 24 months so there is no excuse.

We know it is only a small minority of irresponsible dog owners who cause these problems, so we will be urging people to report offenders to our Cleaner Ipswich Hotline on www.ipswich.gov.uk/report or 01473 433000. We will take action, hand out fixed penalties and, if necessary, go to court. Last year, a resident who failed to clear up after his pet and who tried to evade payment was left £800 out of pocket.”

Historic Aviation Museum re-opens and is a must-visit The Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum opens for the first time on Sunday 6th April from 2pm until 5pm, and thereafter on Sunday afternoons to the end of October.

This Museum, housed in a Control Tower built during World War 2 for the arrival of the Americans of the 365th Fighter Group, is crammed full of artefacts, stories and photographs which tell the story of this iconic airfield from 16th January 1917, through the formation of The Royal Air Force and the end of World War 1.

Then through the time between the wars when all sorts of work was done here, including testing of Civilian and Military Aircraft, and work on airborne radar, to World War 2 when the airfield became a Battle of Britain Fighter Station, then Americans arrived with their Thunderbolts and Mustangs. The Museum tells their stories.

After the war back to Development and Testing including Blind Landing Development and even dropping inert Atomic Bombs onto Orfordness here you can discover what really happened!

The story continues to the final days and final work before the airfield closed.

There are so many topics covered come along and find out more!

Free Admission (donations appreciated) and easy parking.

For more information call 01473 274300.

Special visits can be arranged for Schools and Groups call 01473 435104 for more information.

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Sailing Barge Victor is ready for Summer Summer may now be on its way and Victor’s 2014 schedule of cream tea cruises, supper cruises and other events is now available and Ipswich Tourist Information Centre are already taking bookings.

Victor is now in her ninth year providing many local people and visitors to Ipswich and Suffolk from other parts of the UK and overseas with an opportunity to sail on a fully rigged sailing vessel on the beautiful River Orwell, Harwich Harbour and River Stour.

Launched in 1895, Ipswich-built Victor is a major attraction on Ipswich Waterfront and is amongst the last of more 5000 barges that played a crucial role in the trade to and from London in East Anglia and once filled Ipswich and other docks in 19th and 20th centuries. Victor is on the National Historic Ship’s Register and her future, like other surviving fully rigged Thames Sailing Barges, is made possible by the work of volunteers and dedicated private owners. All income is ploughed back into her continued maintenance and improvement.

Booking a cruise is not only a fabulous

way to spend time on the river but is helping secure Victor’s future and the preservation of fast-disappearing skills.

Working closely with Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, their official partner, guests can now book from a range of scheduled cruises with complementary Cream Tea or Supper or book private parties and events.

For further information and all bookings, please contact Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, St Stephen’s Street, Ipswich on 01473 258070 or email tourist@ipswich.gov.uk Visit www.sbvictor.co.uk to download the 2014 sailing cruise schedules

Calling all Foodies!

If you’re looking to sample some of the best food and drink that East Anglia has to offer, you couldn’t do much better than popping along to the Foodshow at Wherstead Park on Saturday 26th April.

Featuring established names like Bhaji Man, Fairfields Farm Crisps and Essex Pork as well as promising new talent in the area, the show covers the whole food and drink spectrum – there’s even an observation hive if you’ve ever wondered how your honey is made!

Open from 10am to 3pm, the Ipswichbased venue will have over 40 local suppliers offering the opportunity to sample and buy their products. Tickets on the door are just £1.50 per adult and free for children.

The show will be the fourth at Wherstead Park, and is always a popular event.

Commercial Manager Lesley Frost says, “The Foodshow works because we really go all out to get a good mix of food and drink producers who are passionate about what they do.

“The show is also indoors – always a bonus with British weather!”

The Foodshow is at Wherstead Park on Saturday 26th April from 10am to 3pm. For more information visit www.whersteadpark.co.uk/events 7

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Spectacular events at Stonham Stonham Barns are extremely excited to announce the annual return of their fantastic Mid & West Suffolk Show, being held this month over the weekend of 26th and 27th April, between

Suffolk Teenagers need Suffolk Foster Carers!

Today in Suffolk there are around 740 children in care, over 400 are aged 10 or over.

Emily came into foster care when she was 12.

“When I was 12, I was told that me and my sister were going into care. I was devastated, I didn’t know what to do, and the thought of living with strangers was terrifying… I was a terror at first, I even ran away, I didn’t want to go home but didn’t want to be there either.

My foster carers were so good though and they were very understanding.

It was so weird for me to be in a routine, I’d never had that before, I was free to do what I wanted at home but in my foster home there were rules and it was strange for me, I didn’t like it, it was also strange that my washing was done every weekend and I had regular showers.

I was naughty at first but after I had settled in at home my school

work picked up and I was doing very well. I then went on to do my GCSE’s and gained some good results, it was a great achievement for me.

I am now doing very well.

Because of my strong mind and my foster carers help I achieved what I wanted in life, I’ve got my career, my flat, a boyfriend and to top it all I still see my foster carers regularly too.”

The rewards for being a foster carer can be tremendous. With support and encouragement a young person can be helped to like and respect themselves for the very first time, and be able to move positively into their adult life.

Could you help a young person like Emily?

If so, we would really like to hear from you.

Call us on 0800 328 2148 or visit www.suffolkfostering.com

10am and 5pm on both days. The event will be held on the Mid Suffolk Showground within the main site.

This is one of Stonham Barns most prestigious shows within their yearly events calendar and is a family event featuring spectacular arena demonstrations, children’s activities, wide range of trade stands and craft and charity stalls, as well as offering delicious local food, snacks and drinks freshly served throughout the weekend.

Back by popular demand the fantastic Knights of the Damned, jousting stunt performers will be returning to amaze the crowds once again as the headlining act, along with stunning shows from the amazing Lowestoft Dog Display Team, the beautiful Suffolk Punches who will be featured in the arena and for the thrill seekers out there the Suffolk Land Rover Owners Club will be putting on an exciting 4x4 off Roading Show on the showground’s purpose built 4x4 track.

These are just some of the many attractions available for you and your family to watch out for over the jam-packed weekend.

Tickets for the Show are available to buy on the day or you can purchase advance tickets at a reduced price by calling the events team by the 31st March 2014. Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on leads for the entire event. For further information on the Show please visit www.stonhambarnscomplex.co.uk or contact the events team on 01449 711 111.

This is going to be a weekend to remember for the whole family, with something for everyone to see, do and get involved with; organisers look forward to welcoming you to Stonham Barns!

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Loads to see at farm this Spring April is upon us and life on the farm is getting quite hectic. February’s lambs are all out in the field, leaping around and driving their mums to distraction. Louise and her litter of Berkshire piglets are delighting our visitors and the Large Black sows - Nina and Ella - are near to farrowing. Just next door in the lambing tunnel the next batch of ewes are waiting to give birth.

If you haven’t had a chance to come and meet the lambs and piglets you have another fantastic opportunity over the Easter weekend, as the Easter Speggtacular returns from the 18th to the 21st of April.

The new lambs love to sit on your lap and if you are very lucky you may even see more being born. You can also cuddle the baby bunnies in the bunny barn, and see all the other animals that always look forward to meeting someone who’ll feed them.

There will be plenty of other activities around the farm: face-painting, the treasure hunt, cupcake and biscuit decorating, as well as craft stalls from around Suffolk to peruse.

The bar will be stocked as usual with local beers and wines from around the world, and the Baylham BBQ will be all fired up cooking the Farm’s very own farm produce.

Normal admission charges apply

over the weekend, however any child wearing a homemade bonnet on Easter Sunday will be given free admission!

The kids’ play area means they can keep busy, while you can relax with a cup of coffee and a homemade cake.

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is six miles north west of Ipswich, off the B1113 between Great Blakenham and Needham Market.

It opens Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am – 5pm. With entry prices at £7 for adults, £6 for concessions, £3 for children (aged 4-16) and free entry for under fours, it would be difficult to find a more diverting and better value attraction in Suffolk. A family ticket (2 Adults and 2 children) is also available at £18.

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

Open-air Easter Service Churches Together Felixstowe will be holding their Open Air Service at Felixstowe Triangle on Good Friday, April 18th. Setting the scene at 10.45am and beginning the Service at 11am. Everyone is welcome to attend this event at the Triangle.

Good Friday is of course the day when Christians remember the sad time that Jesus was Crucified - however, Easter Sunday is the glorious day when Christians remember and give thanks that he rose from the dead.

Easter day will begin with a Sun Rise Service on Easter Sunday on the Sea front by the Town Hall at 6am and all the churches in Felixstowe and indeed throughout the country will have wonderful Easter Services to which everyone is welcome.

Giant Craft Fayre at Copdock It’s back - The Giant Easter Craft and Gift Fayre at the Cameo Hotel, Ipswich on Easter Sunday - 20th April. With over 60 stalls selling a wide variety of handmade crafts and quality gifts, there will be something of interest for everyone.

The Cameo Hotel has ample free parking and offers a traditional Easter Lunch should you wish to eat before or after your visit to the fayre.

Light refreshments will also be available throughout the day. The entrance fee of £1 (children free), will be donated to the Suffolk Oxygen Therapy Centre. This local charity provides pure oxygen which stabilise many conditions such as leukemia, MS, ME, angina, epilepsy, osteoporosis, and asthma to name but a few. For more information about the charity visit www.SuffolkOxygenTherapy.co.uk Sellers can reserve a table by calling 01473 209988.

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As the warmer weather arrives, why not bring the children along to the great family activities and events that will be going throughout the Easter holidays at the Colchester and Ipswich Museums.

All six Colchester & Ipswich Museum venues offer fun, hands-on sessions that encourage children to express themselves through a variety of mediums such as art, music and literature.

Create and decorate your own unique basket to keep your Easter eggs in at the Natural History Museum, Colchester, on 9th and 10th April.

Drop sessions are available throughout the day and cost just £2 per child. Make Bunny and chick Hangies on the 15th and 16th April using a wide range of materials to make a colourful and ‘scrunchy’ animal to hang from your ceiling.

Various sessions available and cost £2 per child.

Come along and meet characters who witnessed the Colchester Earthquake of Easter 1884 on 17th April and hear their tales. Free admission and plays are on at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Over at Hollytrees Museum, use special spray paints and stencils to design and make your own unique T-shirt on 8th April. This is a bookable event and costs £4 per child. On the 10th and 11th April you can let your imagination go and

create a fun and colourful ‘pop’ up puppet. This is a bookable event and costs £3 per child. Come along on the 15th and 17th April to make yourself a fun egg cosy to hide your Easter egg. This bookable event cost £3 per child.

Help us fill the pages of our Giant storybook! All materials provided, just bring your imagination, at Ipswich Museum on 8th and 9th April. This is a free, drop in event. Let your imagination loose and make your own puppet, then use your storytelling skills to put on a performance in the mini theatre on 15th and 16th April in our Puppet Extravaganze. This is a drop event and cost £3 per child.

Meanwhile the Easter fun continues over at Ipswich Art School. They are calling all Imaginers to join the Storyshack team to build a book, create a story, and get creative! All materials included.

This great activity cost just £3 per child and you can drop in anytime. The budding artists can work with an artist on 17th and 18th April to create a mini story scene using a range of materials including clay, soil and fabric to bring the pages of your favourite book to life!

Christchurch Mansion has a Beatrix Potter them for their activities and youngsters can borrow a basket to explore the galleries from the 8th until 19th April. There is a £5 refundable deposit

required but the baskets are available all day. Join Ms Potter on the 10th April as she strolls around the mansion, stopping every now and then to tell one of her enchanting stories. Stories at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30am, 2pm and 3pm. No booking required. Learn the art of decoupage on the 10th and 11th April, using images of Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck to create an enchanting Easter gift. You will need to book a place at this activity and it costs £3 per child. Recreate a mini version of Mr McGregor’s garden on the 16th and 17th April, complete with real seeds so that it will keep growing long after you’ve gone home.

Please book early for this activity because it is very popular and cost just £3 per child.

Activity times and booking information: All Drop-in activities: 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm, unless specific times stated.

No booking required.

Bookable activities: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm. Sessions approx: 50mins There maybe spaces on the day but to ensure a place please ring and book: For Colchester events 01206 282940 For Ipswich events: 01473 43369 See the full events programme at www.cimuseums.org.uk/whatson

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Two great shows for one great price — and meet Tommy too!

Preparations are well underway for two great shows coming to Suffolk Showground this Easter.

Aztec Events’ Suffolk Spring Garden Show and the pawsitively spectacular All About Dogs Show will open on Good Friday (18th April).

providing inspiration to transform your garden into your personal haven. Celebrity Ground Force builder Tommy Walsh will be offering spades of knowledge and

more with many stallholders tempting visitors with ‘try before you buy’ nibbles.

Elsewhere on the 18th and 19th April the All About Dogs show will be offering a whole host of canine fun for the whole family. From entertaining demonstrations and shopping to plenty of ‘have a go’ games and competitions, this show actually offers the chance for every dog to have its day! It also features stacks of expert grooming or behavioural advice from top canine professionals.

• For more information or to book discounted advance tickets to the shows, visit: www.aztecevents.co.uk.

So whether you’re a serious greenfingered enthusiast or just looking for a ‘grrrreat’ way to entertain the entire family, the Trinity Park showground will have it all for just one great ticket price. From the 18th until 20th April the Suffolk Spring Garden Show will feature a treasure trove of the finest trees, shrubs, flowers and pot plants for green-fingered enthusiasts to explore.

The ‘How to’ theatre will feature a fertile mix of gardening experts, botanists and landscape designers

tips on various garden building projects.

The extensive range of stands in the Shopping Villages and Indoor Shopping Marquees will offer a fantastic chance to see all the latest product launches and an array of useful gardening tools and gadgets, plants and stunning homewares, crafts and gifts at special event prices.

The Food & Drink Courts will be filled with the aromas of wonderful cheeses, sumptuous sausages, fine wines, pickles, chutneys and

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Steam into Spring at Railway

The first two big weekends of the season at The Middy, Suffolk’s only standard gauge preserved railway are Easter 20th and 21st April and Bank Holiday weekend 4th and 5th May when the railway stages it’s annual Middy in the War Years extravaganza.

For the Easter weekend the emphasis will be on entertainment for families with children, when all the railway and museum facilities will be open with steam train rides, museum, shop, café and trackside walk plus Easter Egg hunts for younger visitors.

‘Middy in the War Years’ is one of the big events of railway’s calendar, when in addition to the railway attractions, there is a full programme of displays and re-enactments including visiting ‘soldiers, sailors and airmen’ with

not only offer steam train running throughout the day, but between 4pm and 8pm the MSLR will be offering Driver Experience Evenings • One of the visitors at last years Middy in the War years event.

all their kit and vehicles and maybe even a major historical figure or two.

To add to the celebration the Middy’s new bar coach should be open for business during weekend. For full details of this very popular event visit www.middyatwar.co.uk 2014 promises to be the busiest season yet for the Middy with a full programme of events and open days including running more steam days than ever with frequent ‘light railway days’ on Thursdays. Starting on Thursday 29th May, these dates

where for anyone over 18 who ever wanted to be an engine driver can get behind the controls and, under expert supervision, actually drive a full size steam locomotive. And the MSLR Driver Experience is really competitively priced at £125.00.

With its unique atmosphere, the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway was the winner of the Heritage Railway Association’s Interpretation Award.

Ironically busier than it ever was when the line was open it offers a fascinating picture of what life was like on and around a rural railway during the early part of the last century.

For the full programme and entry prices see www.mslr.org.uk • For more information contact John Reeve info@jrcom.co.uk 01986 798019

Lots to see and do at Landguard There’s lots to do for all of the family at Landguard, Felixstowe this Easter, starting with a re-enactment of musketry and drill on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April by The 95th Rifles at Landguard Fort for 10am until 4pm daily.

Bungalow bird feeding station.

Also, at Landguard Fort you can Meet outside the Landguard Visitor hunt out the clues for a special treat Centre and View Point Café at 10am. with an Easter Trail from Saturday Join the Easter Bunny Hunt on 5th until Monday 21st April. The Wednesday 16th April at Landguard trails run from 10am to 4pm daily Nature Reserve. This children’s tour and normal admission to the Fort on the Reserve will include fun facts applies, plus £1 for a trail sheet. on rabbits and a quiz too. Watch out On Thursday 10th April a Ranger for the giant Landguard bunny with led walk for all the family providing his goodies. The Hunt starts at 2pm, a seasonal look at the Landguard meet outside the main entrance to Nature Reserve. This is a great Landguard Fort. Children cost £3.00 opportunity to learn more about with accompanying adults free. the reserve’s wildlife and enjoy a Looking forward to May, the healthy walk. Children 15 years Landguard Free Community and under must be accompanied by Open Day 2014 will take place on an adult. Bring stout footwear and Saturday 10th May from 10am until waterproofs. Dogs are welcome if 5pm at Landguard Fort. This is a kept on a short lead. Admission is great day out for all the family with free, but donations are welcome. All unique guided tours of the fort. donations go towards the Landguard

Refreshments will also be available, plus there will be a family treasure hunt. Admission to this event is free!

• For more information about the Landguard peninsular visit www.discoverlandguard.org.uk

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Easter Chocolate Leftover ideas

We all over indulge at Easter, eating all the chocolate in site, but what can you do with your leftover Easter Eggs when you’ve simply had enough! We look at some quick and easy recipes and creative ideas to get rid of your leftovers and spread a little joy to your family and friends.

Chocolate Cakes Simply melt chocolate and mix with cereal such as Rice Krispies or Corn Flakes! This is a favourite leftover recipe for many, and also a great simple recipe to get young children baking in the kitchen for the first time.

Banana Split Simply melt your chocolate Easter eggs and pour over sliced bananas, whipped cream and ice cream for a scrumptious dessert - Don’t forget to add sprinkles and a cherry on top!

Milkshake Add small, roughly chopped chocolate to two scoops of your favourite ice cream, along with a splash of milk, ice and simply blend. We suggest finishing with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a “wow” shake.

Get ready for Easter at Craft and Food Fair The Hadleigh Market Feoffment Charity are pleased to present the Easter Craft and Food fair at The Hadleigh Town Hall Complex on Sunday 6th April.

The Fair boasts over many exhibitors and takes place in all of the rooms in the Town Hall Complex, in the Grand Hall upstairs, which has access via lift or stairs.

This year the fair is free to visitors, so there has never been a better time to visit this historic building and have a look at the lovely items on offer.

Browse the many toys, hand crafted gifts and accessories on offer, or sample the yummy offerings from the stall holders selling locally

produced food and drinks.

The dining room will be open for refreshments throughout the fair for you to take a break from shopping.

So if you’re looking for ideas for Easter gifts or just wish to treat yourself, take a visit to the historic town of Hadeigh this Easter and take a look around the Easter Craft and Food Fair.

• For more information on the Craft and Food Fair visit www. hadleightownhall.co.uk

Chocolate Fondet Simply warm double cream on the hob and when small bubbles start to appear, stir in your chocolate chunks. Continue to stir until both the cream and chocolate are fully mixed, then transfer to a serving bowl with a range of tasty treats to dip into the chocolate fondant - Strawberries and marshmallows are always a hit!

Chocolate Strawberries Melt dark or milk chocolate Easter eggs and dip large fresh strawberries into the mix. Place the chocolate strawberries on a plate, and leave to set in the fridge for around 30 minutes. Once set, melt white chocolate and re-dip the strawberries and place again in the fridge for a great double chocolate effect!

Chocolate Lollypops Lollypop moulds are a quick and easy way to make something new and exciting from your chocolate eggs. Simply melt the chocolate, pour the chocolate into the mould and leave to set in the fridge for around 30 minutes.

Once set, remove the lollypops and dip them into melted chocolate, followed by sprinkles or edible glitter for a great effect.

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

Lions Club of Ipswich Car Boot Sale, Portman Road Car Park, Ipswich (Weather permitting), Gates open 8am, 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 Ballroom and Latin class, 22 Bond Street, Ipswich, 7pm – 8pm, 07736 306519 Giant Sunday Market, Mannings Amusements, Felixstowe, from 9am

Every Monday

A V A Go Art Group, St Edmunds Hall, Langer Road, Felixstowe 1.30pm till 4.30pm beginners welcome, For details ring 01394 275690 Ballroom and Latin Class, Goals Centre, Suffolk New College, Grimwade Street IP4 1LT, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Ballroom and Latin class, Goals Centre, Grimwade Street, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, 07736306519 Yoga, Holbrook Village Hall 9.30am - 11am, Suitable for beginners and intermediates, Contact Cathie 077344 69038/ 01394 388379 for details Yoga, Henley Community Village Hall, Ashbocking Road, 7.45pm – 9.15pm, 01473 690762 Badminton, Claydon High School Sports Hall, 7pm to 9pm, Social badminton, all welcome, Further information contact Don 01473 747596 Suffolk Promenaders Square Dance Club, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 10pm, Only £2.50, tea and coffee provided, contact 01473 422663 or 01473 415785for further details Badminton, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, 7.30pm 10pm, Social Badminton further information contact Alan 01473 437707

Every Tuesday Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 7pm - 10pm, £2.50 per session, New members very welcome, Contact Tony Crane 01473 410740 for details 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 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 Dance & Music Improvisation, Northgate Arts centre in Ipswich, 7pm - 8pm (studio available from 6.45pm - 8.15pm for warm-up and warm-down) £5 / £3.50 (freelance dance artists and concessions) Telephone 07830755070 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.

Martlesham Heath Country Market, The Pavilion, The Square, Martlesham Heath, 9am, homemade, home-grown, and home-crafted items for sale. For further information Tel 01473 623849 or www.martleshammarket.co.uk Knit ‘n’ Natter Group, Bags of Handles, Walton, Felixstowe, 6pm – 9pm, Knit, Natter and browse through hundreds of knitting magazines available to the group.

Every Wednesday 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

Every Thursday 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, 10am – 12pm All Saints Church Hall Blenheim Road, Ipswich

Every Friday Country Market, Trades and Labour Club, High Road West, Felixstowe, 10am – 11am, Preserves, eggs, garden produce and crafts, 01394 272003, www.country-markets.co.uk (note: there is no market on Friday 4th January) Ballroom Class, United Reformed Church, Ipswich St, Stowmarket, 7.30 - 9.30pm, further info 01394 282285 Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre Ipswich, 2pm - 5pm, £2.50, per session, New Members very welcome, for more details contact Tony Crane on 01473 410740

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

Wed 2nd Apr Concert of Acoustic Blues and Folk Music for Mayors Charities Novotel Hotel, Greyfriars Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Tickets £5pp

Thu 3rd Apr - Fri 4th Apr Dance East: Finding Home, The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, 7pm, Tickets from £7 – 01284 758000

Thu 3rd Apr Music Lecture: Adrian Budgen, Composer, Royal Hospital School, Holbrook , 6.45pm, free, 01473 326222

Fri 4th Apr Martlesham Heath Aviation Society monthly Meeting, The Main Hall, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Old Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath, 7.30pm, Ian Anderson gives an illustrated talk entitled “Cardington and Airships”, Tickets are not required - just turn up, Entry is £1.50 for Society members - £2.50 for non-members, To find out more visit www.mhas.org.uk or call 01473 274300

Sat 5th Apr – Sun 6th Apr Hemingstone Arts Festival, St.Gregory’s Church Hemingstone and Hemingstone Hut, 11am to 5pm each day, Featuring local choirs, musicians, poets, artists and dancers, Refreshments available, Everybody is welcome to come and go as they please to this free admission event

Sat 5th Apr

Music for Easter Ipswich Bach Choir, Ipswich Chamber Orchestra (Conductor Patrick McCarthy) St John the Baptist, Caudwell Hall Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Tickets £12 (£5 students), 01473 251618 / 01394 271538, www.ipswichbachchoir.org.uk St Elizabeth Hospice Great Xscape – and Survive – details at www.stelizabethhospice.org/uk/events Hadleigh Choral Society Brahms German Requiem, song of destiny St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, 7.30pm, Tickets £12 available from the idler book shop, 37 High Street or on the door, www.hadleighchoralsociety.org.uk

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Email: info@ipswich24.co.uk Post: PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW The Deben Flower Club Quiz Night, Kirkton Church Hall, Near Felixstowe, 7.30pm, £6pp, ploughman’s supper included bring your own drinks, 01394 607499 Talk: Flames and Treason: The Great Fire of Newmarket and the rye House Plot by John Sutton, Bury Records Office, 77 Raingate Street, Bury St Edmunds, 10am, £5.50 International Tabletop Day, The Thomas Wolsey Pub, St Peter’s Street, Ipswich, 5pm to Midnight, International Tabletop Day is a day dedicated to playing board games. Whether you are an avid board game player or haven’t played a board game in many years, come along and join a game, there will be games to suit all people. Free Entry,

Sun 6th Apr

Craft & Food Fair, The Town Hall Complex, Hadleigh, see page 15 Dog & Family Fun Day, Felixstowe Rugby Club, Felixstowe, 12pm – 3pm Spring Concert Series, St Andrews Church, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, near Ipswich, 3pm – 4pm, Admission £5, Sally Voakes voice, Keith Kryant guitar The Lavenham Sinfonia present; Schubert, Beethoven, Mahler, Schumann Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lavenham, 7pm, Tickets £12 in advance, £14 on the door, 01787 247646 Holi Festival of Colours, Holywells Park, Ipswich, 2.30pm, Free entrance, www.isia.org.uk

Tue 8th Apr

Ipswich and District Historical Transport Society; Dinosaurs to D Day on the Deben by Bob Crawley, Ascension Hall, Larchcroft Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm, 01473 422145 Afternoon Tea Walk, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2pm, Authors, Artists, Poets and Performers, £7pp, prebook on 01473 258070 Suffolk Youth Music Spring Concert, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, 7.30pm, Tickets from £8, Box office 01728 687110, www.aldeburgh.co.uk

Wed 9th April

Talk: With Great Pleasure Once Again by Dr Pat Murrell, Bury Records Office, 77 Raingate Street, Bury St Edmunds, 10am, £5.50 Felixstowe Family History Society Meeting, Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe, 7.30pm, Talk ‘Life in a Victorian Gaol’ to be given by Mike Wabe, Admission free to members and £1.00 for non-members.

Sat 12th Apr – Sun 13th Apr

Spring Break Custom Car Show, Stonham Barns, www.stonham-barns.co.uk The Framlingham Country Show & Food & Drink Show, Framlingham College, see page 12

Sat 12th Apr

Talk: Remembering the Ancestors by Clive Paine Bury Records Office, 77 Raingate Street, Bury St Edmunds, 10am, £5.50 Sale, Bealings Village Hall, Woodbridge, 10am – 4pm Kate’s Memorial Easter Craft Fair, Bealings Village Hall, Lodge Rd, Little Bealings, Woodbridge, 10am – 4pm, wide

variety of exhibitors, refreshments available, information: ferialevansrogers@btinternet.com Farmers and Produce Market, Stonham Barns, 9.30am - 1pm Pop Up Tea Room/Crafts, Ashfield Cum Thorpe Village Hall, (nr Debenham), 10am – 3pm, admissions 50p Open Day, Ipswich Railway Modellers Association (IRMA), 40a Norfolk Road, Ipswich, 10am – 1pm, Free admission - children to be accompanied by an adult, Plenty of working layouts to see from N gauge to 0 gauge, Second-hand stall, lots of bargains for the model rail enthusiast, Hot and cold snacks, Contact 01473 251017, www.irma.org.uk Mammoth Book Sale, St Mary’s Church room, Ship Lane, Bramford, 11.30am – 2.30pm, prices starting from only 20p per book. Proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the historic Church.

Sun 13th Apr

Spring Concert Series – Marina Korneva and Alan Loader piano duet, St Andrews Church, The Street, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, 3pm - 4pm, Admission £5

Wed 16th – Sat 19th Apr

Scouts Gang Show 2014, Great School Theatre, Ivry Street, Ipswich, 7.15pm (Matinee performance on the 19th April 2.15pm), Tickets sold from Craftability Ipswich or by calling 01473 657082

Thu 17th Apr

Suffolk Family History Society present ‘The Cobbold Family Trust’ presented by Anthony Cobbold, The Red Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich, 7.30pm, Members £2, Non Members £2.50, 01473 274300

Fri 18th – Sun 20th April

Spring Garden Show, Trinity Park, Ipswich

Fri 18th Apr

Pond Dipping, Suffolk Water Park, Ipswich, (two sessions 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm), Dip, Look and learn about our amazing wildlife. £3 per child for a 2hr session, booking is required as limited to 20 children each session, www.bugidwildlifeevents.co.uk, Tel: 01473 488481

Sat 19th Apr

Ceilidhs Barn Dances for all ages, Clopton Village Hall, Near Woodbridge, 7pm, adults £8, youth £4 under 10’s Free, 01394 383329 Craft Fair, St Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich, 10am – 4pm Farmers & Produce Market, Stonham Barns, 9.30am - 1pm

Sun 20th Apr

Giant Easter Craft Fair, Cameo Hotel, Copdock, 10am – 4pm, £1 admission in aid of the Suffolk Oxygen Therapy Centre.

Mon 21st Apr

Ipswich and District Electrical Association present Switched On by Alick Barnett Golden Hind, Function Room, Nacton Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm

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Book Fair, The Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham, 10am – 4pm, Admission £1 Adults, Children Free, 01245 361609 Easter Egg Hunt, Ipswich Transport Museum, Old Trolleybus Depot Cobham Road Ipswich, 11am – 4pm, New exhibits, new restorations and with Easter Eggs for the youngsters to find, also free bus rides from the museum, Adults £5.50 Children £3.50 Concessions £5.00 Family ticket £16.00 (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) Under 5s free 01473715666. www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk

Wed 23rd Apr

Afternoon Tea Walk – Historic Gems and Tales of Northgate, Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 2pm, £7pp, prebook on 01473 258070

Fri 25th Apr – Sun 27th Apr

Open Day, Freston Tower, Nr Ipswich, 10am - 4pm, Free Admission

Fri 25th Apr

Jazz by the Waterfront 2014, St Peter’s by the Waterfront, Ipswich, 7.45pm, £10, www.stpetersbythewaterfront.com, 01473 225269

Sat 26th Apr – Sun 27th Apr

The Mid and West Suffolk Show, Stonham Barns Showground, 10am, Adults £7.50, children (4-16 years old) £5, under 4’s FREE, concessions for Senior Citizen’s £5, Family ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children) £20, www.stonham-barns.co.uk

Sat 26th April

Talk: Caring for Suffolk’s Poor, Part 2: Incorporations and Unions by Ray Whitehand Records Office, Gatacre Road, Ipswich, 10.30am, £5.50 The Food Show, Wherstead Park, Near Ipswich, 10am – 3pm, £1.50, see page 7 The Music Makers, Ipswich Corn Exchange, 7.30pm, A programme that marks the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Trianon singers featuring one of Elgar’s most popular works for choir and orchestra, as well as three other works, www.tmg.org.uk Sherlock Holmes, St Peters by the Waterfront, Ipswich, 7.30pm Talk: Victorian Seaside by Clive Paine, Bury Records Office, 77 Raingate Street, Bury St Edmunds, 10am, £5.50 Bealings Annual Plant Sale, Bealings Village Hall, Near Woodbridge, 10am – 12pm, 01473 735565 East Bergholt British Legion, Women’s Section Coffee Morning, Lambe School, Gaston Street, East Bergholt, 10am – 12pm, cakes, jewellery and tombola stalls and a raffle.

Jumble Sale, The Scout Hut, Capel St Mary, 2pm – 4pm, 50p admission,

Sun 27th Apr

Fore Street Market, Fore Street, Ipswich, flowers, fashion, food, crafts, jewellery Ipswich24 cannot be held responsible for cancellation of events, if in doubt please check with organisers before travelling

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Bid Success For Three Regional Theatres people – but following our own experience of tasking young people to make theatre for young audiences we realised, here at the New Wolsey

for young audiences. This work is about the theatre professionals of the future develop their skills, artistic voice and experience by making exciting, purposeful and relevant work for the here and now.”

Hedley Swain, Area Director, South East, Arts Council England, said, ‘This project, which is driven by three National portfolio organisations working in partnership, really

Theatre, that there was very little of this happening elsewhere. With that in mind we approached regular collaborators Birmingham Rep and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse to explore whether together we can make a real difference to the landscape of work being made

embodies the ambitions of the Strategic touring fund; that is ensuring more people have better access to the arts and increasing work for and by children and young people. It will provide a wonderful opportunity for four young people in the East of England to develop

The New Wolsey Theatre, Birmingham REP and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, have been successful in their bid for funding from Arts Council England’s Strategic Touring Programme to create and tour Theatre for Young People by Young People. The scheme has been called Young Theatre Makers.

These three major regional theatres are working in partnership to create a number of new productions using young theatre makers who are participating in their Creative Learning programmes, who will become the writers, devisors, actors and producers of four pieces of new work.

Each partner venue is working with a number of satellite venues in their respective region to increase the appetite for the work and the expertise in attracting audiences of young people to their spaces.

The productions will then tour to each other’s region to share the work, develop new ideas and introduce the young theatre makers to new venues, audiences and experiences.

Rob Salmon, Associate Director at the New Wolsey Theatre says, “There’s a lot of exciting, challenging and high quality theatre being made for young people by professional theatre makers, and some incredible work being made in various versions of youth theatres across the country with young

their creative ambitions and benefit from some of the fantastic expertise and support available from not only New Wolsey Theatre, but also The Birmingham REP and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.”

The first production will be presented this summer by the New Wolsey Young Associates - Frequently Asked Questions, tackles some fundamental questions that have puzzled generations: Why is the fluff in your belly button always blue? Why do donuts have holes?

War, what is it good for? It’s a 10step guide to adult life, from the perspective of four young people who have yet to experience their own adult lives.

The four young theatre makers from Suffolk will perform the production as a part of the Curtain Up season at the Garage in Norwich, and then go onto the New Diorama Theatre London to perform as part of A Younger Theatre’s INCOMING Festival in May. They will also be performing the show at the New Wolsey’s PULSE Festival in June before visiting each satellite venue as part of the Young Theatre Makers tour.

The productions from Birmingham and Liverpool will follow this Autumn – with many more ideas, opportunities, stories, plays and performances to come.

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Singers at Corn Exchange

The Birkbeck Singers will be performing at the Corn Exchange, King Street, Ipswich, on Thursday 10th April from 1pm until 1.50pm.

The Birkbeck Singers were formed in January 2011 with 11 members and in the last three years the numbers have increased to 48 members.

The singers meet each Wednesday morning at the Ipswich Institute with accompanist Ben Groom and musical director Be Bird. A warm welcome is always extended to everyone who applies to join and no musical knowledge is needed – just energy, enthusiasm and a desire to sing! From a growing repertoire they are performing a selection of spirituals, popular numbers from Broadway musicals interspersed with seasonal readings.

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 Tel. 01473 836973

Innovative hip hop dance comes to Waterfront venue Following on from its very first One Night Stand in February DanceEast is set to welcome London based company Avant Garde Dance to the Jerwood DanceHouse on Friday 4th April with new work The Black Album.

Under the artistic direction of 2011 and 2012 (Best Choreographer) BEFFTA Award-winning Tony Adigun the company is at the forefront of innovative hip hop contemporary dance theatre. Formed in 2001 as a creative release from the world of commercial dance, Avant Garde Dance’s dynamic performances have musicality at their core and explore a myriad of styles, themes and media. The company’s mantra ‘Innovate Never Replicate’ is evident throughout an impressive portfolio of work that is both entertaining and challenging and The Black Album is no exception.

Open up the sleeve of The Black Album to find a line-up of effortlessly stylish dance. In this

Woodbridge Spring Concert There will be a Spring Concert at Woodbridge Community Hall on Sunday 27th April at 2.30pm.

exceptional triple bill, three distinctly different hip hop choreographies are seamlessly woven together like a concept album.

The Black Album is music inspired dance.

From Jazzanova to Mozart, Woodkid to Trentemoller, Linkin Park to Beethoven, innovative contemporary choreography will take you on a soulful journey experiencing the many complex and powerfully cool shades of black.

Come and experience a new way to listen to dance and a new way to watch music.

As with all One Night Stand presentations at the DanceHouse, Artistic Director & Chief Executive

Brendan Keaney and members of the DanceEast team will be on hand post show to hear audience members’ feedback and thoughts back on the performance they have just seen. Ticket holders can also enjoy a half price drink in the DanceEast bar with a chance to chat to the performers.

To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01473 295230 or visit www.danceeast.co.uk

Music for a Spring Afternoon by the Community String Orchestra will be conducted by Andrew Fairley and features the Mozart Horn Concerto in G and the first performance of original WW1 music composed in the Picardy Trenches in 1914. All ticket sales at £7.50 each on the door, includes free programme and free entry to the draw. Refreshments are also available.

For more information telephone 01394 383393.

This event is sponsored and run by Woodbridge Community Council as one of their fund-raising events.

Distinguished choral conductor visits Suffolk

John Rutter is no stranger to Suffolk and, in particular, Ipswich, but his visits these days are all-too-infrequent in a crowded calendar. However, he comes to Ipswich to lead a Sing along with John Rutter Day on Saturday 6th September at Suffolk One, Scrivener Drive, Ipswich.

Organised by Trianon Music Group to celebrate their choir’s 50th anniversary in cooperation with Ipswich Arts Association, the event is open to any singer.

Bookings have started and continue until 31th May. Registration (including music hire) costs £16 (students £11) Full details can be found by visiting www.tmg.org.uk, www.ipswich-arts.org.uk or comeandsing@tmg.org.uk. You can also telephone 01728 860479 Do not miss this chance to learn from one of the United Kingdom’s finest choral conductors in a new venue with ample parking, close to major roads and public transport. Spaces are limited and so the earlier you apply, the more chance of securing one of them.

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Family fun at Mercury with pirates and dinosaurs

There’s fun for all ages at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester this April as the magical Pirate Gran sails into town!

Pirate Gran will visit the Mercury Theatre as part of its UK tour on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th April. Aimed at children aged three years and over, the show is a magical treat for shipmates of all ages.

Pirate Gran tells the story of Gran, who used to be a pirate. But even though she’s settled by the seaside, she still manages to get into mischief.

With a pet crocodile under her bed, a wicked sense of humour and a whole raft of adventures under her belt, time with Gran is never dull. And then there’s Grandpa…

Winner of the BBC’s RaW (Reading and Writing) children’s story competition, Pirate Gran is a magical swashbuckling story by Geraldine Durrant and Rose Forshall which has been brought to life by award winning producers Scamp Theatre whose previous children’s productions include Stick Man – Live on Stage, Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Private Peaceful.

There’s a tyrannosauric treat for children at the end of April when dinosaurs descend on the Mercury.

Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April.

Australian-based creators Erth use ingenious puppetry to bring dinosaurs to life in this interactive and imaginative live show. Suitable for all the family (ages 3+), Dinosaur Zoo introduces audiences to a range of creatures from cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, including a carnivorous theropod known as the Australovenator, based on the most complete meat-eating dinosaur skeleton found in Australia.

Intrepid audience members brave enough to get up close and personal with the dinosaurs are brought onto the stage to assist the Zoo Keeper in his/her daily tasks - but be warned - not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem!

For those who aren’t able to join the dinosaurs on stage, they will have the opportunity to meet them at the official ‘meet and greet’, which takes place at the end of each show.

To book tickets for either show, visit www. mercurytheatre.co.uk or call the Ticket Sales Desk on 01206 573948.

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Choral Society celebrates 190 years Ipswich Choral Society celebrates its 190th Anniversary, making 2014 a very special year. Founded in 1824, the Ipswich Choral Society can claim to be the second oldest choral society in Britain; the oldest being Halifax Choral Society founded in 1817.

The Suffolk Chronicle records that although rehearsals are now weekly. the Ipswich Choral Society was With their Music Director Stephen founded 24th January 1824 with Rumsey, the society continues about 20 members. The newly in the tradition of exploring new formed society met on Tuesdays music and performs a varied and once a fortnight to rehearse for the ambitious programme. The world first provincial performance of “The première of a newly commissioned Creation” by Haydn. Ipswich Choral work “Seasons” by renowned Society still rehearse on Tuesdays, composer Stevie Wishart features in the Society’s spring concert “The Music of Time” on 13th April 2014 at Snape Maltings Concert Hall. The wide skies and flatlands of Suffolk inspired the new work, written as a homage to Benjamin Britten, a past President of Ipswich Choral Society (1948-1958).

Joined by their President, international conductor, Cem Mansur, the Society are delighted to also perform Haydn’s “The Seasons”. An orchestra of talented local musicians, led by Jessie Ridley (SYO) will perform Haydn’s “The Clock” symphony and the invited soloists are Julie Roberts, Richard EdgarWilson, Matthew Crowe,

Frances Burn and Christopher Burn.

Looking further ahead to the autumn, Ipswich Choral Society will be marking another anniversary, the centenary of the start of the First World War at their concert on 16th November at Ipswich School. The concert programme will be made up of songs reflecting on aspects of the Great War, followed by the wellknown Requiem Mass by Gabriel Fauré.

As well as celebrating the 190th anniversary, Ipswich Choral Society will be delving into the illustrious history of the choir. Recent discoveries of hand-written scores from 1824 and a photograph of the choir from 1909 has encouraged some members to undertake

further research to see what further information may be available. If anyone has any information they would like to share with the choir, please call 01473 738324 or email enquiries@ipswichchoralsociety.org.

Ipswich Choral Society relied on the hard work and dedication of its members when it founded in 1824 and the same is still true today. New members are always welcome and for anyone interested in joining the Society, please contact Laura Albins either by phone 01473 271070 or by email recruitment@ipswichchoralsociety.org.

Further details of future events, the history of the choir and how to join are all available on their website www.ipswichchoralsociety.org

Making Music with Trianon Local music group Trianon’s choir was formed 50 years ago and one of the highlights of their 2014 programme is a concert at the Ipswich Corn Exchange on Saturady 26th April.

The concert features Bach’s O Praise the Lord and Borodin’s Symphony No 2 in B Minor. Borodin references his work Prince Igor in this piece.

The orchestra will also perform

Sea Pictures are referenced in the music.

The concert is on Saturday 26th April 2014 and starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from just £9.50

Mascagni’s lovely Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana.

Elgar’s The Music Makers is the a work for orchestra and choir. Elgar based the music on a poem by Arthur O’Shaughnessy. Ode was written in 1874 and Elgar set the entire poem to music. It celebrates the dreaming artist and themes from The Enigma variations, Nimrod and

(Concessions £5) from the Trianon ticket line 01473 780178 (no booking fee), Ipswich Tourist Information Office and Ipswich Regent online at www.ipswichregent.com or by telephone on 01473 433100 (booking fee applies).

You can find Trianon on Facebook and Twitter @MusicTrianon.

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Radio’s sound secrets revealed in stage show

Recreating the unique spirit of 1940s radio adventures, The Fitzrovia Radio Hour visit the Mercury Theatre, Colchester this April fresh from three critically acclaimed London residencies, and two sell-out years at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Brilliantly evoking a dinner-jacketed age of casual imperialism, Fitzrovia blend homage and satire with sharp, contemporary humour to produce a spiffing evening of entertainment. Throughout the plays, sound effects are created by the cast live on stage using everyday household objects: a hairdryer imitates a heating torch, a desk fan becomes an aeroplane, and multiple types of cabbage help to create a fight scene! The company received rave reviews from John Sergeant when they appeared on BBC’s The Review Show.

Tom Mallaburn, co-founder and producer of The Fitzrovia Radio Hour said, “This will be one of our traditional Fitzrovia shows – three 1940s inspired radio tales performed with live sound effects by a cast of five, with some vintage adverts thrown in as well. The show will be fun, fast-paced and light-hearted. You’ll see cabbages and watering cans used in ways you never thought possible as we re-create the sound of an RAF fighter pilot breaking the sound barrier, the Atlantic Ocean flooding a Cornish tin mine, and the destruction of the British Library by the spirit of an ancient Egyptian queen – so standard Friday night entertainment really!”

The Fitzrovia Radio Hour will be at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester on Friday 25th April. To book tickets visit www.mercurytheatre.co.uk or call the Ticket Sales Desk on 01206 573948.

Gang Show After 6 months rehearsal the Gang is back with more!

With a collection of traditional and modern songs, tightly choreographed dance routines and impressive harmonies the Gang Show is a production not to miss!

The Gang Show will take you back to the 1980’s and then woo you with a selection of Love themed songs - a number which has been created by two members of the cast.

With funny sketches and polished chorale productions this is the Variety Show for all ages to see in Ipswich.

The Show is full to bursting with uplifting and toe tapping songs that’ll get you humming & singing along both during the show and on your way home. With a cast of more than 70, these young people and leaders put their all into entertaining you and as always, it will include a performance from some of the younger members of the Scout movement - the Cubs!

The Gang Show takes place from the Wednesday 16th until Saturday 19th April from 7.15pm, with a matinee at 2.15pm on Saturday 19th. You will find us at the Great School Theatre, Ivry Street, Ipswich.

Tickets are available either by calling the box Office on 01473 657082, visiting Craftability, St Lawrence Street in Ipswich town centre or going online at; www.ipswichgangshow.org.uk Tickets are priced at £8.50 Adults, £6 Children/Concessions.

Tickets for the matinee performance will be £6 all classes.

Shakespeare’s Teenagers

500 years on from Shakespeare, and adolescence hasn’t changed much – meet Shakespeare’s teenagers as they fall in and out of love, sulk, argue, fight and rebel in this tribute to teens, from the Theatre Royal’s three Youth Theatre groups.

Shakespeare plays; full of stuffy old grownups, stomping around being boring and having no fun? Not this time!

Shakespeare will be getting a seeing to, as all three of the Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre groups come together in a joint performance to celebrate the Bard’s brooding teenagers on Wednesday 9th and Thursday10th April.

This is the second time that the trio has joined up in this way. The piece focuses on Shakespeare’s teenagers and will raise a chuckle with hormones in Henry IV, romance in Romeo and Juliet and stroppy sulking in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. These teenagers know their subject matter because who better to play teenagers, than teenagers? Set against the youthful backdrop of school this youthful cast will explore the themes of friendship, love, rivalry and practical jokes – with a bit of a modern twist, a nod to modern language and some pulsing up-to-date music. With over forty-five 13 to 15 year olds taking part in this production, They’ve been working on this piece since September, so expect the door slamming, and sulking to be particularly slick as these youngsters not only tackle Shakespeare, but also poke a little fun at themselves at the same time.

The Theatre Royal’s three youth theatres are all run by the Theatre’s Creative Learning department, and offer youngsters the chance to develop their drama skills in a creative and engaging way.

Flaming Youth! (Or, Shakespeare’s Kids) will be at the Theatre Roayl, Bury St Edmunds on Wednesday 9th and Thursday10th April. To book tickets and further details please call the Box Office on 01284 769505 or visit www.theatreroyal.org .

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West End sparkle comes to town Directed by Kylie Minogue’s creative director, featuring songs especially composed by Boy George, the latest hit show from London’s West End – Viva la Drag! – is coming to the Ipswich Regent this Spring.

Described by show producer Michael Taylor as “the ultimate girls’ night out – with added extras!” the lavish production promises a rollicking night of cross dressing comedy and musical theatre.

“It’s an outrageous party night out to die for,” says Michael, “packing in more hit songs than any other production.”

Classic hits are combined with today’s chart toppers: Single Ladies, Stop in the Name of Love, Car Wash, Get Lucky, Rolling in the Deep, Jolene, Crazy in Love, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boyand scores more feature.

The party-packed score is performed by “one hell of an all-male girl group” – The Stage Newspaper – as the plot of Viva la Drag! charts the rise from rags to the queens of drag of a close harmony group with a difference. The “girl” group’s razor-tongued manager, played by Miss Sheila Simmonds, navigates band splits and solo hits, against a backdrop of backstabbing, love and tears played for laughs by four of the UK’s top drag artistes: Vicki Vivacious, Vanilla Lush, Portia De Fosse and Silver Summers.

“It’s an evening of glitz, hits, dance and kitsch boasting a real musical pedigree,” says Michael.

Viva la Drag! is directed by Kylie’s artistic director William Baker and features original songs written especially for the show by Boy George. It stars Sam Buttery, a finalist on BBC1’s The Voice,

and benefits from musical direction from John Themis, songwriter of number one hits by the Sugarbabes, Emma Bunton and Kylie. Vocals are

by Terry Ronald, arranger to Girls Aloud and Danni Minogue; costume design is by Stevie Stewart, whose work features on Kylie’s famed world tours, and choreography is by Ashley Wallen, whose credits include Ghost the Musical in the West End and Rent at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

“Sweet harmonies,” says Michael, “costumes to die for, a score packed with more hits than you can bat a pair of oversize lashes at, thrilling cutting-edge variety and ripped male eye-candy make Viva la Drag! the party night out of the year.”

The production comes direct from a critically acclaimed West End run that attracted rave reviews from stars and national media alike. Boy George is quoted as saying, “what a glittering hoot – a triumph in heels” while Gay Times calls it “sheer genius”. The Stage Newspaper describes the stars of the show as “one hell of an all-male girl group” while Time Out Magazine has named them their No1 Critics Choice.

“It’s the outrageous, fabulous must-see show of the year,” says Michael, adding that the content of the show is suitable for over-16s.

Viva la Drag! Will be at the Ipswich Regent on Friday 25th April. To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01473 433100 or visit www.ipswichregent.com

Keeping the glam dream alive On 8th September 1972 a record that would inspire future generations was released by one of the most flamboyant and charismatic bands of the glam rock era. Marc Bolan and T.Rex stormed the charts with Children of the Revolution.

Forty years on the song has become iconic and legendary, along with Bolan’s other best selling anthems of that year that included, Metal Guru and Telegram Sam. T*Rextasy are the only band to have been authorised and endorsed by Marc Bolan’s Catalogue Management and are officially recognised as the worlds’ No.1 group dedicated to the greatest glam rocker of them all, Marc Bolan of T.Rex. With their uncanny doppelganger lead singer and lead guitarist, Danielz, T*Rextasy perform a

powerful and mesmerising presentation of Mark Bolan’s rock and pop anthems.

T*Rextasy have now been performing around the world for 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band has been described by many as “beyond the boundaries of tribute” and are respected in their own right.

Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages, if you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you!

• I Love to Boogie with T*REXTASY will be at the Grand Hall, Corn Exchange Ipswich on Saturday 12th April at 8pm.

To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01473 433100 or visit www.ipswichregent.com

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Have your Event Listed Free!!

Email: info@ipswich24.co.uk Post: PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW Wed 2nd Apr

SILBURY HILL, BACK PORCH, GAN AINM, MC2, Novotel, Greyfriars, Ipswich, £5, tickets available from Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, in aid of Mayor’s charities

Thu 3rd April

SUFFOLK SONG WRITERS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich DENIAL TWIST, Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich

Fri 4th Apr

OXJAM FEATURING THE AUROA, LOST LUNGS, BLOOM, UNAUTHORISED, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3, 16+ ID required KARAOKE WITH TERRY LEE TRAVIS, Cheerz Bar (formally Jesters), Ipswich, 9pm

Sat 5th Apr

ROGUE TRADERS, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave WORDS & MUSIC, The Duke Of York, Ipswich COLOURBLIND HEDGEHOGS, The Spread Eagle, Ipswich THE OUTLINES, The Plough, Ipswich SILBURY HILL, White Horse, Sweffling THE A-TEAM, Whitehouse Social Club, Ipswich, 8.30pm CAMELFOOT RAIDERS, The George, Hadleigh

Sun 6th Apr

Thu 10th Apr

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE SHOWCASE GIG, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 16+ ID required

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Sun 20th Apr

JEREMIAH MARQUES, THE SKAGILLS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3

Fri 11th Apr

KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe, 1.30pm

Sat 12th Apr

INNER HEART REGGAE, Isaacs, Ipswich, 3pm

THE BONESHAKERS, MgGintys, Ipswich

KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe,

Mon 21st Apr

CHARITY GIG IN AID OF PRACTICAL ACTION FEATURING HEARTAKER, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3, 16+ ID required

JADE MAYJEAN PETERS & THE BAND, Isaacs, Ipswich, 3pm

OLAF, The Plough, Ipswich

SKA’D 4 LIFE, The Suffolk Punch, Ipswich

KARAOKE, The Suffolk Punch, Ipswich

Sun 13th Apr

SECOND SUNDAY JAZZ LUNCH FEATURING THE GIPPING VALLEY STOMPERS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, food from 12pm, jazz from 2pm KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe,

Fri 18th Apr

BESSIE TURNER, THE HOUNDS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3

Sat 19th Apr

NEW TOWN KINGS, THE JELLYCATS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £5 KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe, LONGSHOT, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave SILBURY HILL, The Kings Head, Ipswich

JAZZ JAM, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, food from 12pm, Jazz from 2pm

SHUT UP SHIRLEY, The Plough, Ipswich

KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe,

CAMELFOOT RAIDERS, The Falcon, Felixstowe • Denial Twist

Tue 23rd Apr Thu 24th Apr

FOLK AT THE BOAT, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich

Fri 25th Apr

UNDERLINE THE SKY, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, £3, 16+ Id required PAUL PRYCE, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe

Sat 26th Apr

INSIDE OUT PROJECT, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 3pm KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe,

Sun 27th Apr

LAST SUNDAY JAZZ CLUB FEATURING LA FONTAINE ENSEMBLE, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, food from 12pm, jazz from 2pm KARAOKE WITH BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe, SYXX, Isaacs, Ipswich, 3pm • Silbury Hill

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Charlie is “Here, There and Everywhere” with brand new album Hard to believe it’s been two decades since Charlie Landsborough first shot to fame with ‘What Colour Is The Wind’, the song that has become his signature tune and still receives regular radio play.

Since then it’s been quite a journey - 27 albums, various singles, awards and accolades, and fans in every corner of the globe.

To commemorate his 20 years since the release of that landmark song, Charlie is back with “Here, There And Everywhere”, a new studio album featuring the great song-writing talents of Sir Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison.

The album takes Charlie back to his home turf, Merseyside, and what better songs to lend his personal touch to than those of his compatriots, The Beatles, particularly given that this year marks a milestone anniversary there too (50 years since The Beatles stormed the USA).

“Here, There And Everywhere” follows 2013’s album “Silhouette” making it Charlie’s 28th to date.

Released to coincide with his UK Spring tour, the new album was recorded largely in Spain and shows Charlie at his very best. With 14 tracks in total, the album contains a blend of popular tunes and some not so obvious, great songs with great arrangements and all performed with his trademark deep, heartfelt and much loved sound. The album title closely aligns itself to Charlie’s faith and belief.

Both the cover and interior photographs were shot inside and in front of Liverpool’s world-famous Cavern Club and the album is packaged in a glossy double-Gatefold Digipak, another nod to the style of the early ‘60s LPs. It includes a personal introspective piece from Charlie himself about a missed opportunity at the time as well as an introduction from Gerry Marsden MBE who, along with The Pacemakers, was also part of Brian

Epstein’s Merseybeat scene. To quote Gerry, “The songs here are instantly recognisable but Charliehas paid his respects in his own distinctive way.

Will you enjoy this? Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah.”

On March 14th Charlie heads out on the road again to play selected dates across the UK. The shows come as the sequel to his successful 2013 Tour, with its Amateur Choir Challenge - certain gigs played host to a local choir, all set up by Charlie and all in aid of Children In Need.

The new dates see Charlie showcasing material from “Here,There And Everywhere” as well as much loved favourites from the past and more recent album tracks. He is joined by his regular band and the shows promise exceptional evenings of music, good humour and inspirational playing.

Charlie Landsborough will be performing at the Corn Exchange in Ipswich on Saturday 18th October. To book tickets contact the Box Office on 01473 433100.

— COMPETITION — Ipswich24 has got three Copies of Charlie Landsborough’s new album, “Here, There And Everywhere” to give away to lucky 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: Charlie Landsborough Competition, Ipswich24, PO Box 774, Ipswich, IP1 9FW or you can enter online at www.ipswich24.co.uk. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 30th April 2014.

Q. What is Charlie Landsborough’s new album called?

Deacon Blue Forest Live dates announced Deacon Blue have announced concerts as part of the Forestry Commission’s Forest Live music series. Performing in spectacular woodland locations around the country the gigs will be their only headline shows in England this Summer.

Deacon Blue are one of the most respected of all Scottish bands. Their

melodic pop-rock style gained a fervent fan base through the release of several classic albums like ‘Raintown’, ‘When The World Knows Your Name’ and ‘Fellow Hoodlums’. With jazz and soul inspired melodies, the song-writing skills of front man Ricky Ross are illustrated through the diversity of their repertoire with defining singles including ‘Real Gone Kid’, ‘When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)?’, ‘Chocolate Girl’, ‘Wages Day’, ‘Fergus Sings The Blues’, ‘Twist and Shout’, ‘Your Town’ and ‘Dignity’. In 2012 Deacon Blue released their first album in over a decade, The Hipsters, which went Top 20 and was supported by a sold out UK tour.

Forest Live is an independent programme organised by the Forestry Commission bringing music to new audiences without commercial branding or sponsorship. Income from the concerts is spent on improving the woodland for both people and wildlife.

Commenting on the Forest Live dates, Ricky Ross said, “This is a new adventure for the band. We are looking forward to bringing the full Deacon Blue live experience to these unique locations and we really hope you can join us.”

Deacon Blue plus guests will be performing on Sunday 13th July at Thetford Forest, Nr Brandon, Suffolk. Tickets cost £40.70 (including booking fee) are now on sale by calling the Box Office on 03000 680400 or buy online www.forestry.gov.uk/music 25

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Have a BIG idea that will change your local area for the better?

Are you from Ipswich? Do you live in the Castle Hill, Whitehouse or Whitton area and have an idea that will positively change your community? If you do, why not apply for a ‘Try It’ award and make a difference...

The Eastern Enterprise Hub is proud to be working in conjunction with UnLtd to provide funding and support to people in Ipswich who have big ideas for their local communities.

The ‘Try It’ Star People award will enable you to access funding of up to £500 to improve your local area.

In addition, you will also receive personal support and advice on your journey to becoming a local entrepreneur and making a real difference in your community. You will then be able to progress at your own pace and in some cases take on a larger project and apply for the ‘Do It’ award, which is up to £5,000 of funding.

A few idea examples: • A co-operative that offers local, disadvantaged families fresh bread Support to families with autistic children

• A local church that helps young people find employment • Unwanted school uniforms upcycled and sold at a low cost to local families Those who apply for the funding must be able to show that they are passionate about improving their local area and gaining the relevant skills to do so, have a good idea for an innovative project, and live, work, volunteer or have an established business in one of the three selected areas in Ipswich.

Whatever the idea or project, as long as it makes a positive difference to either Castle Hill, Whitehouse or Whitton in Ipswich, we want to hear about it.

To apply for the ‘Try It’ Star People award, please contact Amy Bramwell at amy@eehub.co.uk or give us a call on 01473 527100.

Been Busy Tonight?

I recently interviewed an Ipswich taxi driver – a thirty-year veteran of the town’s streets. He told me how life in the cab was tough – and getting tougher. After a trip to London to sample the delights of BBC Radio 2, I inadvertently stumbled upon a possible cause.

Having been relieved of many a pound on various infuriating charges – including £2.99 on the train just to check my email - I was keen to keep my hands on what remained in my wallet. It seems Ipswich Borough Council had other ideas. The council, you see, set the rates for most taxis. My journey from Ipswich train station to my house is 2.4 miles – ten minutes. The fee was £10.20. I did some maths…

That’s £4.25 per mile, £60 per hour.

I investigated the cost of running a taxi and applied it to my particular journey…

Insurance at around £1500 per year – 0.33p Road Tax - 0.02p Car – let’s say twenty thousand pounds over 3 years - 2p Fuel - 17p per mile Grand total – around 45p If we are to assume the driver pocketed the difference - £9.75 - that puts him on £58.50 per hour.

We all know that taxi drivers are not making anything like that sort of money – so what’s gone wrong? The chances are I was the only fair that driver had that hour, maybe in several hours. So he is barely making a living wage. Which brings me right back to the council. In my humble opinion, if the council are serious about reducing car ownership, serious about reducing carbon, serious about reducing drink driving and serious about supporting the taxi folk – they will urgently look at this cost model, realise that it is hurting cabbies, realise that it is more expensive than many major cities, realise that we can’t afford it – and considerably reduce it to attract far more punters. Result? We all win.

Pitch Black As I write, the first glimpse of spring is dazzling my laptop screen. After the wettest winter in a long time, a very welcome relief. As we are all aware the storms have brought devastation to some, flooded roads to others and some very soggy outside events. And also, some very bored footballers. Back in my day nothing was more fun that playing football in the rain. Pitches that were more mud than grass and your kit (and legs) caked in filth. Those days are gone. Not because children won’t play in the rain, not because washing machines can’t cope – because those who operate football pitches say so.

With cited reasons lying somewhere between health & safety and ‘it will damage the pitch’, our youngsters are forced to sit at the window – and then go back to the game station. These people then complain about the obesity crisis.

Losing Your Loaf I have officially joined the social network revolution. I resorted to Facebook the other day to ask people where my wife is likely to have put the bread. Many people responded with various suggestions and hiding places, but they all featured the kitchen – and I don’t really know where that is…

Long Weight As you may have read I am dabbling with exercise. On and off now for around three months. Guess how much weight I have lost? None. On the other hand, over Christmas I gave up the exercise and decided to eat very heartily. This went on for three weeks. Guess how much weight I gained? None. It seems I am destined to be a certain poundage whatever I do. Is that good or bad?

Northern Delights Coronal mass ejection. Magnetosphere. Solar peak. Knowing how the Aurora works, which an O level in physics affords you, makes it no less spectacular to view the Northern Lights right here in Suffolk.

In fact, understanding it makes it far more spectacular.

See you in May

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Discover Suffolk in 79 Ways over 23 Days

Suffolk Walking Festival brochures are hot off the press with details of nearly 80 guided walks covering the whole of the county. Now in its seventh year, the Festival kicks off with the ‘Launch Jaunt’ at 10.30am on Saturday 10th May at Ickworth House near Bury St Edmunds, with the help of Lesley Dolphin from BBC Radio Suffolk. A £5 ticket for the Launch Jaunt includes entrance to the beautiful parkland surrounding this iconic National Trust property, coffee and cake and a three-mile guided walk with National Trust guides.

Throughout the three week festival, which runs until 1st June, there will be a delightful mix of short strolls around medieval villages and market towns and longer rambles through the gentle landscapes of Suffolk; through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and along the glorious Suffolk coast. These include guided walks with intriguing titles such as: ‘Across the Marshes to

The six day ‘Discover Suffolk Challenge Walk’ follows The Angles Way, which meanders for 90 miles along the Suffolk/Norfolk border, through the picturesque Waveney Valley and the sandy landscape of the Brecks.

Walkers can do as many days as they wish (and there are prizes for those completing all six) and experts will be on hand along the route to explain the landscape, wildlife and history of the area.

Many walks include refreshments - afternoon tea with freshly baked, fluffy scones perhaps, or a glass of wine at a local vineyard; and all of them are a fun and sociable way to learn about the county of Suffolk. The festival will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Stour Valley Path with a series of walks covering the length of the path, organised by the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley Project team.

You are invited to make the most of what Suffolk has to offer in abundance: peaceful countryside, enchanting villages, warm hospitality and a fascinating history.

Since many of the walks were sold out last year, early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be booked at most Suffolk tourist information centres, or online at suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk

the Castle’, ‘A Point to my Ramblings’, ‘Tiptoe Through the Heather’ and ‘Prickles’ Story Walk‘. Participants can ‘Walk the Burma Road’, learn about the ‘Maritime Heritage of the Ipswich Waterfront’, walk through ‘Rolling Fields and a Cutting Garden’ and even try a free taster session of Nordic walking.

Sponsored by Suffolk County Council’s Discover Suffolk project and supported by all the local authorities in the county, the aim of the festival is to encourage visitors and residents to enjoy Suffolk’s countryside, towns and villages; learn about the heritage of the county and make the most of what is on their doorstep: “Many of the walks sold out last year,” says David Falk, manager of Discover Suffolk “So we are delighted that we have been able to develop the festival to include more walks than ever before. The range is fantastic and really offers something to suit all tastes and abilities. We are proud of what we have to offer here in Suffolk and this festival highlights the heritage and diversity of the county, which is what makes it so special”.

Happy Birthday Passmaster Mal

Local driving school in Ipswich, Passmaster Mal are now celebrating their 4th Birthday!

As Ipswich24 Magazine advertisers, the company run by Malcolm Watkins, has grown at a rate even he can’t believe. The company now has 12 driving instructors covering Ipswich, Colchester, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Woodbridge and every village in between!

Both Male and female instructors are available with a choice of different cars, catering for all kinds of different drivers. All their learner drivers have access to an online theory test training website and Mal also offers driving instructor training and has the B+E car+trailer training ready to get rolling within the next month or so, the company are also looking into offering other services in the coming months including automatic lessons, under 17’s driver training and more!

Keep an eye out for their new website that’s just launched, and Passmaster Mal will soon be one of the first driving schools to offer a mobile app as part of their service package.

Check out Passmaster Mal online www.passmastermal.com or for contact information send a Text saying “MAL” to 60777.

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Spring clean and donate to Hospice shops Are you spring cleaning? Then take this opportunity to donate your goods to St Elizabeth Hospice’s shops.

The local charity is appealing for good quality items such as clothes, books, DVDs, linen, small electricals and toys.

Jason Rudderham, St Elizabeth Hospice’s Retail Area Manager, said, “This is the perfect time of year to do a spot of spring cleaning and donate anything you no longer need to our shops.

“This is our 25th Anniversary year and what better way to support us than donating 25 items and help keep our shops stocked for the whole of our 25th year.

“All the money raised from our shops goes towards helping improve life for people living with a progressive illness in East Suffolk and South Norfolk and all donations are gratefully appreciated.”

To find your nearest shops visit www.stelizabethhospice/shops Donations of furniture are also welcome however the Hospice is unable to accept these at their shops. Please call 0845 259 0319 to arrange collection.

St Elizabeth Hospice provides local Hospice care for local people. It costs £9.1million a year to run and relies on the income generated from its shops, as well as fundraising and donations to meet the majority of its costs.

Open Gardens – Big and small How does your garden grow? Big or small, charity Papworth Trust hopes gardeners will be ‘open’ to summer fundraising bid.

‘How many kinds of sweet flowers grow in an English country garden?’ A line from an old folk song, but also a question people across the region just may find the answer to this summer.

Charity Papworth Trust is looking for people in the community to open their gardens in aid of its work supporting disabled people. Heart’s ease and phlox, meadowsweet and lady smocks, lupin or tall hollyhocks, to echo the words of the song. However your garden grows, the Trust would like to hear from you.

Papworth Trust Community Fundraiser Andrea Chupacova said, “We are looking for enthusiastic gardeners who are willing to open their gardens this summer and help us to raise vital funds. It’s a great way to celebrate the beauty of English country gardens

– whether big or small – and support our work with disabled people and their families at the same time.”

If you would like to open your garden on behalf of Papworth Trust any time between May and the end of August 2014, then contact the Papworth Fundraising Team on 01480 357206. The team will be able to help you with marketing, publicity and ideas to raise funds such as raffles and teas.

A little change makes a massive difference Everybody likes to take pride in the way their home looks and a small change like a new piece of art can achieve so much without breaking the bank!

We don’t all want our rooms to look the same as our friends which can happen so easily when buying from large chain stores, how many times

have you walked in somewhere and said ‘that’s nice it’s from… isn’t it?’

Whilst a compliment has been given it is far nicer for your home to look individual with your own style and flair.

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

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

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

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

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

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You really could have your very own Maid Spring! When the sun comes streaming through the windows and you see all fingermarks and dust! You need Maid2Clean (Suffolk) Ltd. Maid2Clean are not a cleaning company! They are a company providing part-time work for local people who enjoy cleaning, to do your housework so you don’t have to. Owned and operated by Ipswich based Sue Hall - Sue knows all about busy people and how they can sometimes struggle to juggle the demands of a frantic home and family with running a business

or working elsewhere. She is also aware that as people get older, they get less mobile and need more help around the home.

And there are people out there that really enjoy cleaning. “We interview prospective cleaners in their own homes as well so we go the extra mile to make sure we are happy to recommend them to clients”, says Sue.

Spring Plant Fair

An active volunteer with a few local charities and the owner of three dogs, Sue knows about busy! “We operate in 17 Suffolk postcodes and the demand is still strong. People are time poor. Cleaning becomes a chore and there is always something else you would rather be doing. Plus, it is harder to find part-time work that fits around other commitments”.

So are you unable or don’t have

time to do your own housework any more? Or just don’t enjoy it? Want to spend more time with the family?

Or want to get paid cash after you have done a cleaning job? Then contact Maid2Clean.

• Call free to discuss how Sue can help you: 0800 878 6388 (from landlines) 0330 010 6388 (from mobiles) 8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 9-4pm Sat.

Get the Swedish look for your home!

The annual Spring Plant Fair, organised by Suffolk Plant Heritage in A Swedish Home specialise in ecofriendly rugs made from partnership with Helmingham Hall will be held in the beautiful grounds natural fibres such as cotton and jute, in a wide range of of Helmingham Hall on May 25th 2014 sizes and mostly machine A great range of unusual and popular plants will be available from over 50 washable. nurseries, local National Plant Collections and the Suffolk Plant Heritage If you are looking to create a propagation group, which will be selling rare plants, some not offered for sale minimalistic look with whites, greys elsewhere. and naturals, they have plenty of Plus the first 800 visitors will receive a free plant, Liatris aspera, the ‘rough rugs to choose from. gayfeather’, with attractive spikes of feathery purple flowers was used in the Like stripes? They have a great beautiful naturalistic plantings at the Olympic Park in 2012. selection of striped rugs in bold The Plant Doctors will be available to offer advice on any gardening topic, to colours, reminiscent of the seaside. identify your mystery plants and plant problems.

Buy from their website or locally Entry to the Plant Fair and Helmingham Hall Gardens is £6.00 per adult. at various events in Suffolk throughout the year - check their website for Children are free. details, www.aswedishhome.co.uk

Bealings Fair & Sale

A number of prominent local craftspeople will exhibit their work at a Fair and Sale at Bealings Village Hall, Woodbridge on Saturday 12th April from 10am until 4pm. The event is in memory of Kate Wasyluk who lost her life in a tragic accident in Foxhall Road Ipswich.

The exquisite work on display features textile art, visual art, ceramics, paper crafts, bead arts, woodwork and much more. There will also be a demonstration of miniature arts, a homemade cake stall, and other attractions. Refreshments will also be available throughout the day. Only a week before Easter, this could be an opportunity to find some Easter gifts for your loved ones.

An added attraction for the young ones is the award-winning John Belstead playing field behind the Village Hall. Why not take this opportunity to combine the Fair with a trip to the charming market town of nearby Woodbridge?

For any further information contact Ferial Rogers on 01473 62414.

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The Tractor Boy Column For this month’s article I have chosen to write about my recent excursion to Anfield, a stadium like nothing I had ever seen before.

It was an amazing experience and one that I hope you thoroughly enjoy hearing about.

It was a sunny Friday morning (a rarity so far this year) when we set off to Liverpool, my parents had bought me tickets to watch the Reds for my Christmas present! After a rather tepid five-hour car journey we arrived at our luxurious hotel the Liverpool premier inn; although to be fair it was nice and importantly the food was absolutely delicious.

Suffolk’s youngest sports pundit

Anfield. After a hearty full English breakfast we set out for this amazing spectacle of a stadium.

Dad was using google maps on his phone and it told us it would only take 10 minutes to get there, so therefore we left 15 minutes before our tour began. It was after 10 minutes of lackadaisically strolling along and with Anfield not in sight that my father realised that it did take 10 minutes to get to Anfield, by car. 15 minutes later, including a detour when my Dad decided he thought the tour started in a park instead of at the stadium, and after sprinting faster than I think I have ever run before we arrived ten minutes late for our tour.

Our first night was spent watching the Winter Olympics on a rather small flat screen TV, I have to say I know this is slightly away from the point but I feel it is important for me to just say how much I enjoyed and was impressed by the games in Sochi, so as I said it was a very enjoyable first evening.

Luckily the Liverpool staff were very helpful and arranged for us to go on a later tour. Phew. The tour was indescribable. Getting to sit in the same changing rooms the players sit in, being able to touch the world famous ‘This is Anfield sign’ and having the chance to sit in the same dugout many a tactical genius of a manager has sat in. WOW. Just WOW!

I woke up the next morning full of anticipation for the day ahead; today I was going on a tour of

The next day was one of the best days of my life so far. Liverpool played Swansea in the premier

league match I attended and, which I most certainly will never forget. The cacophony of noise the crowd managed to create when the players came out of the tunnel was mind blowing, and the pure emotion when the crowd united to sing ‘You’ll never walk alone’ absolutely incredible.

And, as if my weekend could not get any better, the match as any Premier league fan will know, finished 4-3 to Liverpool one of the best games of the season by all accounts. After the euphoria of the game it is fair to say the journey home was a bit of a let down.

I hope you enjoyed hearing about my trip as much as I enjoyed it myself. Have a great April!

• Daniel 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

East Anglian kids’ teams wanted to bring back oranges at half-time Local football squads can join initiative to stop half-time oranges disappearing from the national game.

Kids’ teams in East Anglia are being called on to sign up to a scheme to bring back half-time oranges to kids’ football. The project is calling for children’s teams around the country to sign a pledge to replace sweets, crisps, chocolate and biscuits during the half-time break with a healthier choice of snack.

Teams sign up to the scheme free at www.halftimejaffa.com They will receive vouchers for fruit, entry into draws and competitions for football kit and other equipment, as well as regular updates on how the project is developing. Many teams will also receive their own half-time starter pack –including a cool bag, containers for home and away sides and information for the team.

The Bring Back the Half-Time Jaffa project was launched to encourage healthy eating in kids’ football. It began in Cambridgeshire in September, where local club St Ives Rangers was given half-time starter packs for all of its children’s teams as well as free half-time fruit for the entire 2013/14 football season.

A recent survey on half-time eating habits carried out for Jaffa fruit found almost half (45%) of kids eat crisps, chocolate, sweets or biscuits at half time. 43% drink fizzy or high sugar drinks during sports. Half of children thought it was important to eat fruit at half time, while 97% said they would eat a healthy snack if it was provided for them.

Free Sessions offer to schools

Free morning multi-sports sessions are on offer by Inspire Suffolk to local schools.

Not only will children get a chance to enjoy a variety of sports including fun football, handball, hockey, and basketball the coaching staff also talk to the young students about the importance of good nutrition explaining the best way to keep their bodies healthy and which foods give them energy and help them to grow. Inspire Suffolk is offering these sessions without any fee to the participating schools and what’s more they are also offering free transport too.

Coach Matt Cook is in charge of this new school initiative and he explains, “We have our own minibus and therefore we are able to collect from local schools and bring the children here for these free sessions.

“It also gives us a chance to show teachers around the new Inspire Suffolk facilities which include eight badminton/basketball courts, a gymnasium, four tennis courts and four grass football pitches, education classrooms and a function hall – all of which are available to hire.” Find out more at www.inspiresuffolk.org.uk

Charity Opens its sporting doors to all again this month

Inspire Suffolk are to open their doors again this month. The charity, who work with young people through sport, is giving those aged five to 14 another opportunity to try out a range of sports activities – including football, basketball and tennis, at their Free Sports Showcase on Sunday 6th April, from 1pm until 3pm.

The activities will take place in their indoor dome at their Lindbergh Road site – formerly Ipswich Academy - with refreshments also available for parents.

Fabian Ambrose, sports development coach for Inspire Suffolk, said, “Our open days give children a fantastic opportunity to participate in new sports, in a fun, sociable and safe environment.

“Everyone will be able to see first-hand our fantastic new facilities and meet our experienced coaches and best of all the activities are all free of charge.”

To book your child’s place visit www.inspiresuffolk.org.uk or email fabiana@inspiresuffolk.org.uk

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Eggs, Rabbits and Chocolate by Jules Button Real Eggs

East Indian history indicates that wild fowl were domesticated as early as 3200 B.C. Egyptian and Chinese records show that fowl were laying eggs for man in 1400 B.C. Europe has had domesticated hens since about 600 B.C. Most people of the world eat the egg of the chicken, Gallus domesticas. Nearly 200 breeds and varieties of chickens have been established worldwide. Eggs are treated like delicate proteins, cooked for about 10 minutes or so. In China, however, eggs are cured and boiled for days or weeks, turning the rich, golden yolk into a sulphurous, fermented mass. You may prefer your eggs scrambled or sunny side up but to many, a perfectly aged egg is a delicious treat!

However, despite what some people may think bunnies don’t lay eggs or produce chocolate! So, where did the Easter Bunny and the chocolate eggs come from?

The origin of these two Easter symbols date back hundreds of years and have evolved dramatically over time. The Easter Bunny and Easter eggs began as two separate symbols for the same thing: fertility. Rabbits tend to breed the most during the spring and are remarkably productive procreators. This made these furry creatures a natural representation of fertility. As

Nutritional Information of an egg

An average egg is about 65 Calories and contains approximately 4g Fat (Sat Fat 1g), Protein 6g, Sodium 0.07g and Cholesterol 0.19g Eggs are a good source of Riboflavin, Vitamin B12 and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Protein and Selenium. It is recommended that the average diet should contain at least three to four eggs per week.

Chocolate Eggs and Rabbits

Easter is a time for renewal and rebirth. The trees are growing buds, flowers are splashing the landscape with vibrant colours and everyone is starting to smile! It’s also the time that the Easter Bunny brings us Chocolate Easter Eggs!

for Easter eggs, the exact origin of their link to this holiday is unclear. Some sources say that it’s a tradition trickled down from Pagan beliefs, where eggs were often used as representations of new life and fertility. Others say that it’s because birds reproduce and lay their eggs in the spring, making them a perfect symbol of this season. Easter eggs turned chocolate in the 19th century, and were produced mainly in France and Germany.

The production of these eggs didn’t really take off until Cadbury began mass-producing them.

Milk Free Easter Eggs

It used to be very hard to find chocolate alternative Easter Eggs. There was always the yukkie carob Easter egg, which did not taste like chocolate at all. Even soya products have been few and far between and can have a funny after taste. But behold along came companies like Moo Free and Plamil who produce scrummy dairy free chocolates and Easter Eggs that are also gluten free, wheat free, egg free, vegetarian and vegan... How times have changed!

I wish you all a Happy Egg Season and if anyone does see a chocolate laying bunny please forward the photographs!

Health & Peace to you all – Jules For more information about this article, Naturopathic advice or Allergy Testing contact Jules Button (BSc) Email: jules@rainbowapothecary.co.uk Web: www.rainbowapothecary.co.uk or call 01394 386777 or pop into Rainbow Apothecary 6E Church Street Woodbridge IP12 1DH

Rainbow Apothecary stocks Dairy & Gluten Free Easter Eggs and Bunnies and also Dairy Free Egg replacement!!

Shining a light on stroke care in Suffolk As part of the government-backed Good Care Week, Christies Care, one of the UK’s leading home care specialists, is running a free, all-day event on Wednesday 16th April at their training centre in Saxmundham to explain the care options available in the region with a particular focus on caring for those who have suffered a stroke. services available in the area to The event aims to answer the many questions from those who make life easier. It is based on the Christies Care ethos that 24/7 live-in may need care, their relatives or care is an affordable alternative to those associated with the caring residential care homes. The event will profession. Expert speakers will provide an insight into the training, explore fundamental issues from stroke awareness, to power of recruitment and everyday activities undertaken by the carers who care attorney, caring for someone who has suffered a stroke and the for people in their own homes.

Christies Care director Lin Barnes mobility options available to help said, “Everyone is welcome and them get moving again. The range visitors can attend for the whole day, of speakers includes experts from chat to experts over lunch or just drop Age UK, Christies Care, The Hearing Care Centre, Co-op Pharmacy and in for an hour or so. Attendance to this event is free of charge but those Gotelee as well as the personal who wish to attend are required to testimony of someone who has been reserve their place before 10th April, through the trauma of a stroke. as spaces are limited.”

The day will be of value to people looking into the care options and You can book your place by emailing

lin.barnes@christiescare.com or calling 01728 605 013. The event will be held at Training Centre, Street

Farm Road, Saxmundham, IP17 1AL on Wednesday 16th April.

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