NEWS IN BRIEF …

IT’S BACK!

The Woodbridge Ambient Festival returns this year with a whole host of cultural and musical goodies celebrating a genre which many believe was born right here.

Acclaimed producer Jan Pulsford (pictured) presents a packed weekend featuring ambient and electronic music. After last year’s sold-out events, introduced by the father of ambient music himself, Woodbridge’s Brian Eno, the town is looking forward to a weekend of visitors and live music around the town. Beautiful ambience was inspired by the river and our glorious landscape. It will feature many live music acts as well as films and installations and a Q&A with gifted pianist Tom Rogerson. Venues include Whisstocks Square, the Longshed and The Angel pub.

The festival takes place on the autumn equinox weekendFriday 22nd to Sunday 24th September. Tickets are available from Eventbrite.

l For further details visit, woodbridgeambientfestival.net

GEORGIAN SPLENDOUR IN 17.5 ACRES …

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire Hollesley Lodge which has set our pulses racing. This untouched Georgian residence comes complete with two-bed annexe and established grounds and paddocks extending to a glorious 17.5 acres.

Hollesley Lodge stands in a wonderfully unspoiled rural corner between the villages of Shottisham and Hollesley, just over one mile from the coast, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which also includes the Forestry Commission’s Rendlesham and Tunstall Forests, with their numerous paths and bridleways.

The main house, which is in need of modernisation, is elegantly proportioned with original reception room, sizeable first floor bedrooms, service rooms and cellarage. It is packed with original features including attractive sash windows, beneath hipped slate roofs. The annexe, which was completed in 2005, is independently serviced, and benefits from a separate driveway and parking.

l For further details, call Jackson-Stops on 01473 218218.

“I LOVE THE AREA WITH ALL MY HEART!”

Renowned actor and local resident Bill Nighy is putting his beloved home county on the map with an exciting new TV documentary series he is narrating.

Tom Porter of BriteSpark East, which is making the six-part series about Suffolk and neighbouring Norfolk for Channel 5, says, “This entertaining and escapist series charts everyday life in one of the UK’s most underexplored counties, meeting a diverse range of local characters, uncovering the region’s secrets and discovering the county’s ancient landmarks and hidden gems.

“Set against the glorious backdrop of natural farmland, wild coastlines and world-renowned beaches, the series promises a visually stunning treat for viewers”.

Bill, who starred in Love Actually and is said to live in Aldeburgh, has made no secret of his love for Suffolk.

“‘I love the area with all my heart”, he once said. “Dunwich for dramatic cliffs; Aldeburgh for tea and world-class fish ‘n’ chips; and Walberswick for sandy beaches and crabbing”. l Further details on the series are yet to be announced … watch this space!