Roundabout 55: August 2010

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August 2010

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Inside this month 77 Summer fun in the Suffolk sun 77 A space to create in Felixstowe 77 Helping you save £££s and the planet

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And Suffolk is full of savvy holidaymakers … those that are visiting and those of us that live here all year round!

To help you make the most of the summer in Suffolk we’ve put together a few ideas of places to go, some of them are a little outside the county borders but all are within the bounds of a reasonable car journey. However as you all know there are dozens more great places to visit in Suffolk and we’d love to hear and share your suggestions so why not email them to us (editor@ roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk) or post them on our Facebook page (http://profile.to/roundaboutsuffolk/)?

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We’re also thrilled to introduce you to the art of Jenny Partridge, Jenny is the co-owner of Romany Studio in Tunstall, a lovely, friendly gallery that showcases the work of some great Suffolk artists and definitely worth a visit!

We’re also pleased to have a great recipe for you from Polly Robinson of Food Safari … an easy and tasty supplement to a summer picnic.

And as ever we have a couple of fantastic local business to introduce you to, Energy Saving Inspectors can show you how to save money (and the planet!) and Heather Prince who has recently opened a fabulous space in Felixstowe where you can learn to express your creative side, she’s also offering summer classes for kids over the holidays that will leave them inspired and confident.

Read More about her on page 15 and more about Energy Saving Inspectors on page 7. Finally a big thank you to Kevin Coulson of Sovereign Lawn Care for the photograph that we used for our front cover this month.

Whatever you do this Summer, have a lovely time!

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Bringing Art to All! Jenny Partridge, the travelling artist now settled in Suffolk.

I’ve yet to meet an elitist artist, and I’m glad to report that Jenny Partridge, co-owner of The Romany Studio in Tunstall is about as far from elitist as you can get! This talented artist has dedicated her life to making art as accessible as possible. In the 70s she and her partner (another talented artist Nigel Cassedine) gave up their London jobs and travelled round Britain in an ex-ambulance.

She says “We had exhibitions in little village halls and anywhere there was a bit of space, it was all about selling the art really cheap!”

During this time she met a publisher, who asked if she would like to create children’s books, even though she immediately thought ‘oh god I can’t write!’ She gave it a go and produced some woodland characters and a small novel

to go with it. As she was unknown the publisher thought it would be better to start off with four small books. Then she did four more and so on and then published the novel she had written earlier.

After bringing art into children’s lives in such a sweet and gentle way Jenny and her partner, parents themselves by then, decided to recreate the ethos they’d had with the travelling art studio but this time in a fixed place. They’d always had a love affair with Suffolk and were visiting frequently so in 2002 they settled in Tunstall and Romany Studio was born.

Jenny continued with her art and combines her loves of cooking, gardening and drawing things to evolve her style. “I call it illustration but its just how I see things really, I see things in rows! It’s a way of painting that’s not just a still life.” All her pieces are originals rather than prints and are

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very affordable; the smallest unframed prints start at around £5 – £25. Even the biggest pictures are unlikely to be more than £150. This is because Jenny believes that we have to have beauty around us and she wants to make sure people don’t feel frightened about ‘investing’ in art, “if you like the look of something and you want to live with it, that’s the best thing.”

“Spring and summer are my favourite times with lots of fruit and vegetables to paint.” She tells me she is working all the time; “I still paint in the winter as well to ensure I have stock. We often move things around so people don’t worry that buying something will mess the exhibition up! The idea is if you are passing by you can take it with you.”

The studio is actually a co-operative filled with other artist’s work that Jenny and her partner admire. They don’t charge any commission, as

“I see things in

rows! It’s a way of

painting that’s not just a still life.”

they want art to be affordable. They also serve coffee and cakes so you can browse in comfort. The gallery is open 6 months of the year, May to November, and she also shows in other galleries, the Crooked House in Lavenham as well as galleries in Hampshire, Bath and London.

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The Energy-saving Hero

By: Gemma Thompson

The local man that helps you save a fortune and the planet!

Are you sick of high energy bills? Confused about how to lower your carbon emissions? Or lost in the maze of eco-consciousness? Ever wished someone would just come to your home and show you what’s best for the planet and your wallet?

Suffolk’s Green superman Marc Mason of Energy Saving Inspectors can do just that! He can help you make your home energy efficient to save carbon … and your hard – earned cash!

Chris Huhne has announced plans for a ‘Green Deal’ to radically overhaul our homes to lower carbon emissions.

It’s important to start acting now. Chris Huhne our new Secretary of State has announced plans for a ‘Green Deal’ to radically overhaul our homes to lower carbon emissions. He said, “This waste cannot be ignored, households account for a quarter of all carbon emissions.”

Right now the government are talking about incentives but how long will it be before there are laws and fines? It’ll be easier and cheaper to put energy saving measures into practice now before we are held hostage by the market of supply and demand forcing the costs of these measures through the roof.

Energy Saving Inspectors provide Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), which give information on how to make your home more energy efficient and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Already all homes bought, sold or rented require an EPC. They rate the energy and carbon emission efficiency of your home using grades from ‘A’ to ‘G’. An ‘A’ rating is the most efficient; the average efficiency grade to date is ‘D’. Marc told me that it costs £75 and on average will create a saving of £300 a year, that’s not a bad return on investment in my book!

Marc also offers an exchange ready pack for people selling their homes. He says “It has great benefits, I always compare it to selling a car with no MOT, it’s much harder to do – well how much harder is it to sell a £200,000 house without the buyer knowing the condition it’s in?” For more information on all he offers see his website or just give him a call!

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Summer fun in the Suffolk(ish) sun

By: Gemma Thompson

Summer is here, kids are on holiday and we all want to enjoy ourselves in the sun (fingers crossed!) To help you do so we’ve selected a few of our favourite days out in East Anglia for kids of all ages!

Heritage

If you enjoy a bit of nostalgia, or want to sneakily educate the young ‘uns in how life used to be try one of these suggestions …

Bure Valley Railway Bure Valley Railway steams gently through the picturesque countryside, following the meandering river through ancient pastures between the old market town of Aylsham and Wroxham, “Capital of the Broads”. There is an 80-seater Café at Aylsham Station, souvenir shops and free parking at both stations. All trains have wheelchair accessible coaches.

Tel: 01263 733858 • www.bvrw.co.uk

Kentwall Hall – Sudbury

Imperial War Museum Duxford

A beautiful mellow redbrick Tudor Mansion, with extensive gardens and rare breeds farm.

Famous for award winning Re-Creations of Tudor Life and 1940s daily life. A fun day out for all the family.

Tel: 01787 310207 www.kentwell.co.uk

Museum of East Anglian Life

Duxford is a former Royal Air Force fighter base and Europe’s leading aviation museum, with many original period buildings such as the Control Tower and hangars still in use, alongside state of the art award-winning exhibition buildings including Airspace and the American Air Museum. Get up close to over 200 rare and historic aircraft. They also have one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and artillery in the country.

Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia; learn about fascinating East Anglian crafts and traditional Gypsy culture. Get steamed up with their powerful engines, explore nearly 3km of woodland and riverside nature trails and meet their friendly animals including Tel: 01223 835000 www.iwm.org.uk/duxford Suffolk Punch Horses and rare breeds of cattle and sheep. Discover their 15 splendidly restored historic buildings.

And don’t forget Tel: 01449 612229 www.eastanglianlife.org.uk

Ipswich Museum and Christchurch Mansion!

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If animal life entrances you there are a variety of Farm parks in the area, as well as Zoos and Sanctuaries.

Easton Farm Park Daily activities include hug a bunny as well as pony, train and cart rides. Visit the chick nursery and watch eggs hatching, collect eggs from the hens; or even milk Mildred, the very special cow! Kids can let off steam in the adventure playground, on the pedal tractors and go karts or in the indoor soft play area. Alternatively try the electric diggers for young (and older) visitors in their own building site! Delicious homemade lunches and snacks are available in the Cafe. On Sunday 22nd August the Bolddog Display team will be putting on two performances. Normal admission prices apply.

Tel: 01728 746475 • www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk

Jimmy’s Farm Jimmy’s Farm as seen on TV, home of the rare breed Essex Pig. This working farm has loads to do including a Nature Trail, a Woodland Walk, Beautiful Garden’s, Farm Shop, Adventure Play Area and Field Kitchen.

Free Entry Tel: 0870 9500210 www.jimmysfarm.co.uk

Barleylands Farm Park & Craft Village The farm park is ideally suited for toddlers to ten year olds. There are fun packed indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, you can picnic either in the Farm Park or in the beautifully landscaped courtyards and gardens around the Craft Village. Or have a meal at one of their restaurants.

Tel: 01268 290229 www.barleylands.co.uk

Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens Known for hosting the popular BBC Springwatch show, Pensthorpe is home to a variety of common and rare creatures.

Their tranquil, award-winning gardens and flower meadow will keep you entertained for hours and there are loads of other things for children to do including the WOW Activity Booklet, the Wildlife Tracker Trail, the Landrover Wensum Discovery Tour, bird feeding, pond dipping or becoming a Bug Detective.

Telephone: 01328 851 465 Website: www.pensthorpe.com

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Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

Africa Alive –Kessingland Discover the fascinating lives of animals at the daily feeding talks. Look, learn and play in the fun-packed Discovering Centre and meet some of the smaller residents at the animal encounter talks. Then climb aboard the road train for an exciting journey around Africa Alive!

Tel: 01502 740291 www.africa-alive.co.uk P.S If this is too far away don’t forget Colchester Zoo, I had a great day out there last year! www.colchester-zoo.co.uk

The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary at Stonham Barns in Suffolk is a delightful place to visit. There are over 60 raptors at the Centre, all housed in spacious aviaries and flying free in narrated flying displays or demonstrations. There are also Red Squirrels, the Raptor Hospital, The Barclays Sensory Garden, a woodland walk with bird hide and picnic areas. There are plenty of activities for children including a mini-maze. Free Entry Tel: 01449 711425 • www.owl-help.org.uk

Newmarket Races Not only are the races great fun there are also Newmarket Nights featuring big name groups every year and Summer Saturday Magic where kids get in free and can enjoy all kinds of free entertainment!

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Summer is a fabulous time to get physical and get those endorphins going, so why not …

BeWILDerwood Nestled in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, BeWILDerwood (pictured right), is an award-winning theme park like no other, where children can immerse themselves in a fantasy world and imaginations can run wild high amongst the mighty oaks of this ancient forest. There are treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges and boat rides and magical creatures called Twiggles and Crocklebogs welcome you.

Telephone: 01603 783 900 Website: www.bewilderwood.co.uk

Go Ape – Thetford Forest Bring Out Your Inner Ape! Can you and your gang handle 3 hours of tree top adventure? Are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan Swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges? If the answer’s yes, you’re ready to Go Ape. Tel: 0845 643 9215 • www.goape.co.uk

Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park A magical, 50-acre world of family fun and excitement awaits – with new shows, fantastic rides and a whole host of fabulous entertainment.

Pleasurewood Hills really does have something for everyone, for adrenalin-junkies, there’s the whiteknuckle thrill of ‘Enigma’, ‘Wizzy Dizzy’ and ‘Thunderstruck’ rides and of course, ‘Wipeout’ – the tallest, fastest and most extreme rollercoaster in the East of England.

Telephone: 01502 586000 Website: www.pleasurewoodhills.com

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Ipswich’s Cornhill is going green!

It really is! In order to encourage families and shoppers to enjoy the many fantastic retail outlets, eateries, and outdoor spaces there are within Ipswich town centre, it will be laid with grass to create the ultimate picnic zone for families!

Starting on August 11th visitors to the town centre can expect to be WOWed by a special programme, which includes circus-training, animated robotics, music, dance, an outdoor cinema screen – and a beautiful grassed picnic zone. www.ipswichcentral.com

Ceramics Cafés Should there be a rainy day why not try All Fired Up in Ipswich or Jars of Clay in Woodbridge? They both offer a wide range of ceramic items that can be hand painted, ranging from plates, mugs, piggy banks and flower pots. www.allfiredupceramics.co.uk/ipswich.htm www.jarsofclay-ceramicscafe.co.uk

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Purple Prince

By: Gemma Thompson

How often have you wanted a local business to really listen to you? That’s exactly what Heather Prince does and it’s taken her business into areas she never dreamed of...

Heather is a professional decorative artist.

She started offering classes in 2008 with just one student and in less than 2 years it has sky rocketed! This February she opened Purple Prince on Beach Station Road in Felixstowe (around the corner from Charlie Manning’s), a space for everybody who wants to create, and a purveyor of arts and crafts materials to help brighten every corner of your world.

One of the reasons Purple Prince has become so popular is the inclusive atmosphere. It really doesn’t matter if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush in your life or if you can give Picasso a run for his money – it’s all about the joy of creating and trying your hand at new things.

Heather offers classes in card making, scrap booking, fine art and decorative art and plans

offer jewellery-making classes too. All these have come about because Heather listens to what her customers want.

“I had a mother walk in a couple of weeks ago with her daughter asking if we teach children. I have my CRB check because I lead cub scouts and teach Sunday school, so I said yes, because you can’t say no to anything! The next thing I she told me she had a car full of children to bring me the following Saturday! They absolutely love it, and are coming regularly now.” In fact this has led Heather to introduce a holiday club for kids too that runs from 10am to 4pm.

I shared with her my curiosity about scrapbooking and she told me “Scrapbooking when we were kids was a big paper book you’d put the odd postcard and photograph in, but now it’s different, there are so many papers and embellishments to decorate your scrapbook with and it’s more personal and interesting than plain old photo albums. It’s huge in America and really catching people’s imaginations here.”

Purple Prince is a lovely space, really warm, bright and calming. There is room for 15 people now and Heather plans to raise a gazebo and use the garden area too. You don’t have to have tuition – if you just want somewhere to create go in and do just that for a trifling £2 an hour and the paint you use. Heather also sells the materials so you won’t have to waste hours online searching for it. So what are you waiting for? Go along to Purple Prince and get creating!

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Perfect Picnic Recipe

By: Gemma Thompson

Summer is a great time for picnics, so I asked local food aficionado Polly Robinson of Food Safari (www.foodsafari.co.uk) to provide us with the perfect picnic recipe, she kindly sent us her recipe for Quiche Lorraine, using the best Suffolk cheese of course!

Quiche Lorraine Pastry Shortcrust pastry 175g white flour 75g butter pinch of salt beaten egg or water to bind Sieve the flour and salt into a large bowl.

Cut the butter into cubes and rub into the flour with your fingertips, keeping everything as cool as possible, until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.

Add just enough beaten egg or water to bind the mixture with a fork and then bring the pastry together by hand.

Cover in cling film and leave to rest for at least 15 minutes.

Filling 1 tbs olive oil 175g streaky bacon cut into 1cm lardons 110g chopped onions 3 organic eggs and 1 egg yolk 300ml double cream 1 tbs parsley, chopped 1 tbs chives, chopped 100g Suffolk Gold salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, gas mark 4 Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 23cm tart tin, well greased.

Line the shell with greaseproof paper and fill it to the top with dried beans to hold the paper in place. Bake for 20 minutes.

Remove the paper and beans.

Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove and dry on kitchen paper.

Sweat the onions gently in the oil for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk the eggs and egg yolks. Add the cream, herbs, cheese, onion and bacon. Mix and season.

Pour the filling into the pastry and return to the oven. Cook for 3040 minutes until the centre has just set.

Serve warm with green salad.

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Blinded by the Sun?

With the summer months fast approaching a Suffolk based health expert is urging people to protect their eyes from the sun.

The dangers of exposing the skin to powerful rays are well documented, but over exposure to sunlight can also seriously damage eyesight.

Powerful ultra-violet (UV) radiation from the sun’s rays are a major risk to the eye’s retina and cornea and over exposure can cause serious and sometimes permanent visual impairment. UV exposure can cause cataracts (cloudy formations on the lense inside the eye), Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). and sunburn to the surface of the eye.

Children are among those at the most risk from UV rays. Scientific research shows 80% of all UV exposure is in the first 18 years of life, as children’s eyes let in more UV. Laura Zagni, a senior optician at sister companies Wardale Williams and Observatory the Opticians, which have practices in Ipswich, Sudbury, Beccles, Southwold, Haverhill and Halstead , said: “We all know to protect our skin when exposing it to the sun, but people tend to forget about their eyes even though the risks are just as great.

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“This issue needs to be raised quite significantly as sun damage to eyes is on the increase and it is largely due to the fact people don’t realise the dangers.

“If people fail to protect their eyes from the powerful rays generated by the sun they are potentially gambling with their sight.”

The best way to protect the eyes from the UV rays is by wearing sunglasses or tinted lenses.

Sunglasses, or shades, are largely seen as a ‘trendy’ accessory often sported by film, sports and fashion icons. However, the benefits of wearing sunglasses go way beyond looking good, they also provide significant health benefits.

“Wearing sunglasses is something that is considered cool, but they are also the best way to protect eyes from potential damage during the summer season”, said Laura. “These days prescription glasses can easily be upgraded with tinted lenses at very affordable prices, and I advise anyone who hasn’t already to make sure they have sunglasses ready for when the hot weather arrives.”

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What’s on...

If you have an event send it to: editor@roundaboutsuffolk.co.uk or visit our website and add it there!

Arts, Crafts and Fashion Until 28 August, 10 to 6 Exhibition - Gavin Turk • Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich.

22 August, 12 to 4 Summer Fete - Attractions include Birds of Prey Display, Car boots, Cats Protection stalls & more • St Clements Hospital, Foxhall Road, Ipswich

Until 28 August, 10 to 5 26 August, from 7.30 Exhibition - Claire Loder • Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich.

The Poetry Prom: Seamus Heaney - This year’s 8th Until 8 August, 2 to 6 Poetry Prom promises an unforgettable evening in the Suffolk Coastal Deckchairs exhibition • Snape Maltings company of Nobel laureate, Seamus Heaney, described

by The Guardian as the ‘greatest poet of our age’ 5 August, 9 to 5 • Snape Maltings Imajin8ion Exhibition • Karen Lear Florist Gallery, 23-25 High Street, Leiston 28 August, 11 to 4 Until 25 September, 10 to 5 “States of Readiness” - a collaborative visual arts event by “11 Fortified” • Landguard Fort, Felixstowe 8 August, 10 to 5 Classic Cars & Wheels Show 2010 - One of the biggest displays of the products of the (mainly British) motor industry from the last 90 years • Mid Suffolk Showground, Stonham Barns 9 – 30 August, 2 to 7 John Taylor • Snape Maltings 11 August, 10 to 11.30 Ipswich Country Market • Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich 4 – 13 August A Day at the Seaside - As part of Aldeburgh Education’s LAB activity, Matthew C Applegate has been researching and developing this project for 10 months. Working with Dave Chatting, Mike Challis and local schools and using field recordings and new audiovisual technology, Matthew has created a virtual beach, taking the sights and sounds of the natural environment and recreating them within our award winning Dovecote Studio • Dovecote Studio, Snape Maltings 14 – 15 August, 10 to 5 (sat) 11 to 5 (sun) Steam & Traditional Crafts Weekend • Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket 17 August, 9 to 4 David Josef Antiques & Collectors Fairs • Kesgrave Community Centre, Bell Lane

5th Maiden Residents Fun, Craft & Carboot Day • Maidenhall Sports Centre, Ipswich 30 August, 10 to 3 Craft & Gift Fayre - A large variety of stalls selling handmade and specialised gifts • Fynn Valley Golf Club, Ipswich

Business and Networking Weekly Refer-on - Tue: Ipswich & Hadleigh Wed: Sudbury Thur: Woodbridge (pm) Fri: Felixstowe (am) and Ipswich Town (lunch) • www.refer-on.com 11 August, 12 to 2 Athena Lunch: Networking for Women • Belstead Brook Manor Hotel • jackie@theathenanetwork.com • Jackie Clifford: 08458 335204 18 August, 9.30am to 12 CoastalNet • Ufford Park, Melton • www.coastalnet.co.uk

Comedy 1 August from 7.30 Jokers Comedy Club • www.jokerscomedyclub.co.uk • Manor Ballroom, Ipswich 7 August from 7.30 Just Joe! Joe Pasquale’s Summer Tour - Suitable for all the family • Spa Pavilion 27 August from 7.30 CANNON & BALL meet JAKE & ELWOOD in ‘ROCK WITH LAUGHTER’ • Spa Pavilion

31 August from 7.30 Boycie & Marlene - Two of the best loved characters from Only Fools and Horses • Spa Pavilion

Dance 1 August, 9am to 10.30pm Zahara Summer Day of Dance - workshops suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced • www.zaharabellydance.co.uk • Ufford Park Hotel, Melton 2 August, 7.30 to 10.30 Salsa Nights - Have fun; get fit and meet new friends • Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich Until 13 August, 8.30 to 6 Ipswich Summer Schools - Hip-hop, jazz, musical theatre, sessions from ITFC sports coaches and more!

(Weekdays only) • www.danceeast.co.uk • Jerwood Dance House, Ipswich

Faith, Spiritual and Charitable 1 August, 12 to 3.30 Charity Car Boot Sale - fund raising for the Ipswich branch of the Cat Protection League • St Clements Hospital, Foxhall Road, Ipswich 21 August, 12 to 5 Charity Fishing Match - Prize for first, second and third biggest fish, £5 entry fee. In aid of Lowestoft and District Mencap Society • www.lowestoftmencap.org • The South Pier, Lowestoft 28 August, From 12 Camille’s Appeal Bungee Jump - Help to support young children in the East of England suffering from brain tumours. This will be a great fun day for the whole family with a variety of different events for everyone including a bouncy castle, side stalls, a prize draw and a BBQ • Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead 30 August, 10 to 4 Fun day in Chantry Park - Sue Ryder Care. This is a day for all the family at the height of summer. There will be dog agility displays, classic vehicles, bouncy castles, craft stalls and much more • Chantry Park, Ipswich

• Corn Exchange and Regent Theatre • www.ipswichregent.co.uk • 01473 433100 • Ipswich Film Theatre, Corn Exchange, King St, Ipswich • www.iftt.co.uk • New Wolsey Theatre• www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

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Film

Kids

20 August, from 7.30 Screen Classics - An evening of film and music in Technicolor features iconic moments from the silver screen and the adventurous and innovative Aurora Orchestra • Snape Maltings

2 – 5 August, sessions start from 10.30 Victorian Kitchen - Put your servant skills to the test and try your hand at real butter-making, marzipan sweetmodelling and herb grinding • Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich

Heritage and Historical

3 – 6 August, sessions start from 10.30 Excellent Egyptians - We’re celebrating the launch of the new Egyptian gallery, so come along to discover more about these ancient people! • Ipswich Museum

21 – 22 August, 10 to 5 Travellers through Time - Join the ’Farende Folk’- a group of ancient travellers living in the Village, with 11 August presentations on Old English language, costume, foods, Teddy Bears Picnic • Easton Farm Park, Suffolk. herbs, music, farming and warfare • www.weststow.org 9 – 12 August, sessions start at 11 • West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Check out the Tudors - Perfect for families – You’ll explore real and replica objects, play games and discover some fascinating facts about our Tudor ancestors • Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich

10 – 13 August, 10 to 5 Africa Quiz Trail - Try this fun quiz trail and enjoy exploring and discovering all the things in the museum which are originally from Africa • Ipswich Museum.

10 – 13 August, sessions start from 10.30 CSI my mummy - There’s been a crime! A thief has broken in and stolen a rare Egyptian artifact! Can you help solve the mystery? • Ipswich Museum.

16 – 19 August, sessions start from 10.30 Candle-Making workshops - Make your own beeswax candle to take home. Learn about the history of candles, how they were used to provide light before we had electricity and how wax is made. All materials provided.

• Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich 17 – 20 August, sessions start from 10.30 ‘Out of Africa’ storytelling - Enjoy stories inspired by the African collections – the animals, the Egyptians and more recent African culture • Ipswich Museum

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20 24 – 26 August, sessions start from 10.30 Pirate Quest - Oo-arrr me hearties! There’s treasure in this here mansion and it’s up to you to find it! There’s also the chance to make your own pirate hat!

• Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich

Until 2 August 2nd Annual Beer Festival - Real Ale, Traditional Cider, Lager & Stouts. Sausage Sizzle, Exotic Cheeses, Silly Games & Live Music every day!

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24 – 27 August, sessions start from 10.30 Amazing Menagerie - Re-creating their fascinating collection of wildlife scenes in miniature • Ipswich Museum

2 August, from 7.30 The Unthanks - Forging links between folk worlds old and new, they have blown a bracing north-easterly gale through traditional English song, casting it in an endlessly inventive and playful new mould • Snape Maltings

Until 31 August, 10 to 5 Guardians of the Museum – Pick up your quiz booklet and complete the five challenges to become ‘guardian of the museum’ • Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich

Music, Festivals, Food and Drink

3 August, from 7.30 Suffolk Youth Orchestra -An eclectic programme from three of the great composers brought to Snape by the outstanding Suffolk Youth Orchestra • Snape Maltings

4 August, from 7.30 Flanders and Swann - The Masters of 1950s and ‘60s madness, mirth and total silliness are paid affectionate 1 August, from 7.30 tribute to in this evening of their words and music Maceo Parker - Blisteringly tight funk • Snape Maltings • Snape Maltings Until 1 August Hachfest • Mutimer’s Meadow, Hacheston

7 August, from 12 Kesgrave Music Festival – In memory of Kate Moyes • Kesgrave Community Centre.

7 August, from 7.30 The Peatbog Faeries - From the Isle of Skye comes a Celtic folk group like no other: high energy, high octane, and high jinks! • Snape Maltings 7 August, from 9pm Colin & Harry – Local Favourites return by popular demand • Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, Woodbridge 8 August, from 12pm Jazz & Lunch with the Barry Kingston Trio • Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, Woodbridge 8 August, 10 to 4 Ipswich Waterfront Celebrations - A FREE fun day along the waterfront in Ipswich. Celebrating 10 year of Haven Marina. A craft market, BBQ, family fun, music and entertainment • Ipswich Waterfront

8 August, from 7.30 Britten–Pears Orchestra - Three compelling 1 August, 12 to 3 5 August, from 7.30 masterpieces from the last decade of the 19th century Jazz n’ Lunch - Enjoy lunch and relax to the fabulous National Youth Orchestra - A magical evening of are an arresting combination for Kirill Karabits’ first sound of the Barry Kingston Trio • Ye Olde Bell & musical sorcery and fantasy from one of the finest youth appearance at the helm of the BPO • Snape Maltings Steelyard, Woodbridge orchestras around • Snape Maltings 9 August, from 7.30 1 August, from 7.30 6 August, from 7.30 Eddi Reader - A superb performer, a shining songNocturne the romantic life of Chopin in words and Django Bates’ Beloved Bird - Driven by a philosophy writing talent and that exquisite voice – Eddi Reader music. Lucy Parham (piano), Juliet Stevenson and Henry of creativity and innovation, Django pays tribute to the continues to surprise and delight • Snape Maltings Goodman (words) Tickets £16 from 01728 648265 • great Charlie Parker – a meeting of two jazz greats.

10 August, from 7.30 www.pottonhall.com • Potton Hall, Westleton • Snape Maltings Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra • Snape Maltings

Otley Hall Open Days

♦♦ Tudor dancing ♦♦ Falconry ♦♦ Crown and shield making ♦♦ Tudor trails ♦♦ Bouncy castle ♦♦ Explore the beautiful grounds and interior

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1pm – 5pm £6 adults £3 children

A fun filled day for all the family with Tudor dancers, falconry displays and lots more!

♦♦ Guides to share its history with you ♦♦ Refreshments

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• Corn Exchange and Regent Theatre • www.ipswichregent.co.uk • 01473 433100 • Ipswich Film Theatre, Corn Exchange, King St, Ipswich • www.iftt.co.uk • New Wolsey Theatre• www.wolseytheatre.co.uk • 01473 295900

21 11 August, 7.30 to 12 Jonathan Biss - Young American pianist Jonathan Biss demonstrates why he has been dubbed one of the most exciting and enterprising talents of his generation • Snape Maltings 12 August, from 7.30 The South African Gospel Singers - Township and tradition meet jazz. Soulful, joyous, uplifting: the original African super choir maintains its position as the greatest gospel choir of them all • Snape Maltings 13 – 15 August, from 12 Felixstowe Carnival – Procession, Fancy dress, funfair and much more.

13 August, from 7.30 Marwood and Madzar - Anthony Marwood and Aleksandar Madzar continue their wonderful exploration of music for violin and piano by Schubert, Schumann and Brahms • Snape Maltings 14 August, from 7 The UK SUBS + 4 local support bands • Circle Lounge, Ipswich Regent 14 August, from 7.30 Taraf de Haïdouks - Riotous Romanian outlaw folk from the world’s greatest gypsy group. Their show bursts with intense passion and overflowing energy: guaranteed to get you on your feet • Snape Maltings 14 August, from 9 Mike Solo – The Sinatra of Woodbridge returns • Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, Woodbridge

14 – 16 August Aldeburgh Carnival – Theme: Music! Think Musical instruments, composers, dance, opera, ballet, West End productions and last but not least, the cinema.

15 August, from 7.30 The Four Seasons: Natures Voice and Verse - Nature’s beauty, perfection and elemental force is encapsulated

by Vivaldi’s enduring classic • Snape Maltings 17 August, from 7.30 Neil Cowley Trio - One of the freshest, most dynamic groups to have emerged in recent years, the Neil Cowley Trio transcends traditional boundaries with an eclectic but utterly infectious piano-led melodic jazz-pop • Snape Maltings

21 August, from 9pm Fo’c’stle – Traditional & Irish folk plus loads more!

• Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, Woodbridge.

22 August, from 7.30 Pavel Haas Quartet - Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest young quartets, the Pavel Haas Quartet continue to thrill listeners with their revelatory performances • Snape Maltings 23 August, from 7.30 Brian Eno’s Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks - A feast for lovers of film and music. With extraordinary NASA footage of the moon-landings, Eno’s ‘zero gravity country and western’ album is recreated ‘live’ in a new version by Icebreaker with pedal steel guitarist B J Cole • Snape Maltings

18 August, from 7.30 24 August, from 7.30 Richard Goode – has reputation as one of the world’s great pianists is built upon deeply thought yet fresh and Courtney Pine - Courtney Pine is not only one of the seemingly spontaneous performances • Snape Maltings finest jazz musicians this country has produced but also a passionate devotee of musical history. At the top of 19 August, from 7.30 his game for more than twenty years he now brings his Show of Hands - With a glittering portfolio of original acclaimed Transition in Tradition tour to the Maltings songs, a potent onstage presence, an acclaimed new album Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed, Show of Hands • Snape Maltings are an English folk institution • Snape Maltings

25 August, from 7.30 Melnikov, Faust and Queyras - An Aldeburgh debut 20 August, 7-8 Family Prom: Carnival of the Animals - a special concert from this outstanding all-star chamber ensemble • Snape Maltings for families • Snape Maltings 27 August, from 7 21 August, from 7.30 Gunslinger - Gunslinger was formed by Ipswich singer Transtango - Transtango is a unique multimedia and bassist Alan Davey. He returns to his roots and performance featuring music, film and dance brings Gunslinger back to his home town!

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23 27 August, from 7.30 Disco Inferno - Dig out your flares for a trip back in time, with top quality tribute act “Abba Babes” • Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, Ipswich

Nature, Health and the Great Outdoors

1 August, 10.30 to 4.30 Suffolk Dog Day - This is no ordinary day in the 27 August, from 7.30 doggy diary, but a day to celebrate our furry friends!

Handel’s Saul - An opera in all but name, Handel’s Highlights include: fun dog classes, celebrity judges, spectacular telling of the life and tragic downfall of King stalls, refreshments and more! • Helmingham Hall Saul is one of his finest works and will be performed by 8 August, 10 to 4 the Britten–Pears Baroque Orchestra • Snape Maltings Open Gardens in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice - A town 28 August, 2 to 5 garden featuring a mixture of dry bed plants on shingle, Alex Wilson – Solo. The Britten Studio is the perfect evergreens, shrubs, potted plants and summer bedding place to hear this most inspiring and innovative of • 24 Harvesters Way, Martlesham Heath musicians go it alone • Britten Studio, Snape Maltings 28 August, from 7.30 Glenn Miller Orchestra – Wartime Memories • The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Felixstowe 28 August, from 9 Mickey Flynn – Simply fantastic rock n’blues • Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard, Woodbridge 29 August, from 7.30 Alex Wilson: Latin Journeys - Latin exuberance, instrumental virtuosity, searing vocals. The culmination of a packed weekend’s events • Snape Maltings 30 August, from 7.30 Australian Chamber Orchestra - Simply one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras with Beethoven at his most revolutionary • Snape Maltings

Theatre

Until 28 August, 6 to 10 Theatre in the Forest - A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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Workshops, Education and Training 24 August, 9 to 4 EFAW Emergency First Aid Training @ Work - £85 • Basepoint Business Centre, Ipswich 26 August, 9 to 12 Fire Marshall Training - £55 • 01449 726 033• www.j-jaz.co.uk • Basepoint Business Centre, Ipswich 26 August, 1 to 4 Basic First Aid Training - £55 • 01449 726 033• www.j-jaz.co.uk • Basepoint Business Centre, Ipswich 28 August – 29 September, 10 4 Performance Skills Workshop - Love to sing and want to take it to the next level? Perform this summer!

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