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Contents Page 4 Local Artist Page 5 Birdy’s Birthday Bash Mystery Shopper Page 6 Eastcliff Carpets Page 7 BASIC Life Charity Page 8 Recipe Page 9 Goslings Farm Page 12 Local Law Page 13 Aurile Coffee Page 14 Local Lad: Dean Wales Page 15 B.M. Electric Bikes Page 16 Jennifer Louise Beauty Page 17 What’s On Page 18 Local Person: Caroline Page 19 Index of Advertisers
Welcome to the April edition...
April 2015 marks our very first birthday!
Can you believe it? We hardly can but even so, this past year has been a whopping success on every level, not just for us, but for the wonderful groups, individuals and businesses we’ve advertised and supported. ‘Proud’ isn’t the word... but it’ll do!
This month we have lots of great stories to share with you, including some photos on page 5 of our Birthday Bash celebrated with contributors and advertisers. Enjoy the read folks. Mandeep Birdy Editor
Cover Photo by Adem Atacocugu.
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Sponsored Page It’s amazing how many artists there are in Felixstowe. To help showcase them, Kerseys Solicitors have kindly sponsored this page...
Local Artist
Mary Wyatt
Many of you may already know Mary Wyatt as she is not only a prolific artist but is also one of the main organisers for Felixstowe’s much loved annual event, Art on the Prom. Here’s Mary to tell us more about herself and what inspires her art.
When did your career in the arts first begin? Though I have worked as a secondary school art teacher for thirty-two years, for the last fifteen years I have worked in Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge. There I taught students from Year 7 to Year 13 and I left teaching in 2006 to focus on my own work. I now work from my studio at home in Felixstowe. What techniques do you work with? I fire in an electric kiln, but I have also experimented for about five years with glazing in a raku kiln. This is a type of low-firing process, which is powered with gas. It was inspired by traditional Japanese raku firing. I have recently bought a pyrometer which measures high temperatures for this kiln, which will enable me to do some more detailed work on glazes and reduction methods with copper glazes. I am constantly experimenting with colours and glazes which is all very absorbing and interesting and I feel very privileged to be able to do this. Tell us about your recent work. My recent work is on a larger scale and I am working with more texture using a hot air gun to dry clay into position. This allows more flexibility and speeds up making the basic structure. It sounds lovely. Are you involved in any art events in Felixstowe? I am one of the main organisers of Art on the Prom Felixstowe which is a great event and helps to promote local artists and the town of Felixstowe. I enjoy working with the artists, entertainers, caterers and local people who make this event so vibrant.
I am a member of Anglian Potters and take part in their exhibitions in Cambridge twice a year and I am also a member of Ipswich Art Society and have exhibited with them in Ipswich. My work is on show at Snape Maltings and the Taplin Gallery in Woodbridge and I am taking part in an exhibition at the Naze Tower in Walton this summer. I am also taking part in Suffolk Open Studios in June and my studio will be open to visitors 6/7th,13/14th, 20/21st, 27/28th June from 11am – 5pm. If readers would like to visit my studio please call 01394 671033 or email marywyattart@gmail.com. Sponsored by Kerseys Solicitors www.kerseys.co.uk Contact Vicki Mead on 01473 407110 / vicki.mead@kerseys.co.uk
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Birdy’s 1st Birthday Bash
We had a great time celebrating our first birthday with contributors and advertisers... here’s some photos of the evening with those that could join us on our special day. Thank you to all who have been part of our first year, it couldn’t happen without you and it’s lovely to be able to share this celebration with you. With huge love and thanks, Mandeep x
Photography by Adem Atacocugu, Sukhi Birdy and Sophie Holmes.
Nothing like a good giggle
Our Birdy counterparts from Australia
All of us blowing out the candle
Where it all began... Mum
The lovely Tony
The lovely Krystyna from Jackamans
Delicious nosh courtesy of Mrs Birdy
The beautiful Jo and upcoming photographer Sophie
Our little mags with buckets of heart!
Mystery Shopper Reviewing the latest and greatest of Felixstowe, here’s our Mystery Shopper to bring you her take on the best of our town...
Cafe Bencotto
My husband and I went on a lunch date! It would be easy to take a lunch date for granted, but we never do, particularly when we have a Yeo voucher making our very generous lunch £5, whoop, whoop! When we first met we used to go to Cafe Bencotto for dates, background. Bencotto is a gathering place where you will but life tends to catch up with you and so I was excited to see a familiar, friendly face across the room to wave to, re-visit our old haunt. where you would feel as comfortable meeting friends for coffee (with a little something, of course) as you would be My ‘significant other’ has a fondness for the paella there, having lunch on your own. which is chock-full of seafood, one of his favourite things. I chose the Salad Nicoise from the specials board advertised outside, the deal being a choice of pasta, salad or pizza which changes weekly, at £6 for orders before 6pm. When I ordered the salad I was advised that it didn’t come with tuna, and I wasn’t sure how that was going to work out. Actually, it was fantastic! It had the requisite sliced eggs, the green beans, new potatoes and olives, but what absolutely made it was the anchovies.
Looking through the menu, I discovered that they do ‘little plates’ and look forward to gathering some of my girlfriends to pretend to be ‘ladies what lunch’ and pick and share a mini Mediterranean feast. I’m not sure I’m willing to share the newly discovered anchovies however, no matter how good friends they are! Café Bencotto
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Local Business We’re not the only ones celebrating a special birthday. Eastcliff Carpets are now on their fifteenth year!
Eastcliff Carpets
2015 see’s Eastcliff Carpets celebrating fifteen years of trading. Since 2000 local business owner, Gareth Cook, has built Eastcliff Carpets from the early days working out of a van, taking samples to customers to where the showroom is now in Walton.
Gareth is first to admit it hasn’t been fifteen years plain sailing but with a great team of staff and good business morals providing a local, friendly and honest business for all residential and commercial customers, the business has inevitably grown from strength to strength.
Gareth and the staff at Eastcliff Carpets would like to thank the people of Felixstowe and surrounding areas for their continued support since the humble beginnings to now and is confident that he can continue to provide the quality of service he has come to be well known for, for many years to come. With the flooring industry much like many others changing as new products are developed, Eastcliff Carpets know the importance of moving with the times, with things like internet and social media, as well as product lines for carpets and flooring.
However fast times progress, one thing that Gareth and his staff want, is to continue with good old fashioned customer service and honest business practice.
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BASIC Life Charity
From the initial idea in 1997, through our acceptance as a registered Charitable Trust in 2000, Felixstowe based BASIC, an independant Charitable Trust, has been able to assist many groups, organisations and individuals with financial, practical and general support. We are a ‘people’ charity and believe our mission is to support those in need and to provide assistance for those who are otherwise prevented from realising their own charitable goals. April is always one of my favourite months - we see the new flowers starting to come into bloom, the weather (hopefully) becomes warmer and we can look forward to lots of lovely longer daylight hours.
This year we also celebrate Easter at the start of the month. As a Christian charity, Easter is an important time and we view it as a period of renewal and new beginnings, a chance to take stock and look forward to the rest of the year with faith and hope. We often get asked about what’s involved for those who volunteer to help us. Well, we have about twenty people across our two shops, who put their time and effort in to help their community. They usually work one morning or afternoon per week (or more if they like!). They are invaluable to our operation and provide us with peoplepower to enable us to help others.
In return they have the knowledge that they are an integral part of their community and, as one volunteer says, “Since I have volunteered for BASIC, I have found a lot more purpose in life. I’ve met lots more people and it’s really satisfying and enjoyable and I feel ‘part’ of everything now”.
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After listening to our customers we have recently equipped our Felixstowe shop with some wheelchairs, both lightweight and regular, for FREE use of Felixstowe residents and visitors alike. For a small, fully-refundable deposit you can make use of these while in the town centre. As many of you know we have 1000’s of books at our two shops and, as usual, they are all priced at just 40p for a paperback or 60p a hardback.
We know sometimes it’s hard to find that elusive book you’re dying to read and we love to find them for you, so if there is a book you’re seeking please send us an email with the title and we’ll do our best to find it for you! In fact, if there’s anything at all you are particularly looking for please let us know. We haven’t had the kitchen sink come in yet, but we have had just about everything else! Have a great April!
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Felixstowe’s Cultural Food Corner Cut-Outs Celebrating Felixstowe’s many cultural delights with what we love best...food!
Asparagus Quiche by Gosling’s Farm Ingredients
Serves six (all ingredients available at Gosling Farm) 500g asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1cm pieces 10 rashers dingley dell bacon 2 large ready made pastry cases 1 egg white, lightly beaten 4 whole eggs 200ml Mary Belle milk 150ml Mary Belle double cream 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste 200g grated Suffolk gold cheese Method
Prep: 25 min - Cook: 35 min - Ready in: 1 hour Preheat the oven to 200 C/ Gas mark 6. Place asparagus in a steamer over 2 to 3cm of boiling
water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
Place bacon in a large, deep frying pan. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, dice and set aside. Brush pastry cases with beaten egg white. Sprinkle diced bacon and chopped asparagus into cases. In a bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Sprinkle grated cheese over bacon and asparagus. Pour the egg mixture on top of the cheese.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until firm, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving. Curious to know what the finished dish tastes like? Pop along to Gosling Farm’s Garden Café and sample their fabulous asparagus quiche which is available from the Garden Café throughout the asparagus season. Check out what else they have to offer on the next page...
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Great new spring shrubs and plants, strawberries soon coming... what’s more from Goslings Farm?
New at Goslings Farm
As spring has arrived at Goslings farm, we are busier than ever, over the last few months we have been busy changing and improving the PYO (Pick Your Own) areas, and adding a “home-grown” veg area behind the farm shop so we can supply our own range of lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, peppers and much more. Our first strawberries are now covered and are growing well and enjoying the warmth of spring, we are hoping to start picking about the 14th May. The early strawberries will be a variety called Vibrant, producing large juicy red fruit packed full of flavour. We have replanted the raspberry tunnels, with five wonderful varieties, Glen Lyon, Cascade Delight, Octavia, Joan J and Autumn Bliss, letting us have PYO and ready picked fruit from early June until late September New for this year will be “The Pumpkin Patch.” When autumn arrives, you will be able to choose your very own pumpkin straight from the field.
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The Garden Centre is now in full swing and stocked full of all the plants, pots, shrubs and more so you will need
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The Farm Shop has had a change around too! Altering the position of the tills has given us lots more space to stock many more local and scrumptious new products, pop in and have a browse.
With all this happening at Goslings, you’re bound to feeling hungry, so our new Garden Café is the best place to relax with wonderful homemade cakes, light lunches and a full breakfast menu. Pop along and make a day of it.
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Local Law More news from Jackamans’ budding Solicitor...
A Day in the Life of a Trainee Solicitor
A question asked by many of our conveyancing clients is how long their transaction will take. When a purchaser wants to move in as soon as possible and a seller is equally willing for the property to be transferred, it is quite common for clients to wonder why the process may still take weeks rather than being wrapped up in a few days. I therefore thought that a brief overview of the steps involved in a typical property transaction would be useful.
Firstly, it is the job of the seller’s conveyancer to collate all necessary documentation, everything from title deeds or official copies of the title register to conservatory guarantees and to send this together with a draft contract to the purchaser’s conveyancer. This person then checks that their client is happy with the documents provided, carries out searches on the property and raises pre-contact enquiries. This stage may take a while as it is extremely important for any issues to be dealt with before contracts are exchanged. Only once everyone is happy to proceed can an exchange take place, the parties become legally committed to the transaction and the deposit is paid. The transfer deed is then completed and final checks are made in readiness for the agreed
completion date, when the deed, the remaining money and the keys are handed over. The transaction is then registered with the Land Registry. Whilst this is merely an indicative overview, each transaction being unique, I hope that it sheds some light on the inner workings of the conveyancing process, which can be confusing for those who have not yet experienced it. One of our main aims at Jackamans is not only to ensure a timely service, but also that matters are conducted properly and given the attention they deserve.
For further information, do contact our Felixstowe office at 167/171 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7DR or call 01394 279636. Fiona Sturgeon
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Winner of the Silver Consumer Laurel 2014, Aurile Coffee comes to Felixstowe...
Functional Coffee that Help with Weight Loss It is the consumers who select products in this nationwide popularity contest, therefore being awarded with the emblem in the “Functional Coffees” category is a very important and valued distinction. Here is a bit more about a selection of the most popular coffees from Felixstowe’s local supplier Geoffrey Middup... For Metabolism With Garcinia Cambogia extract and L-carnitine this delicious coffee is enriched with zinc, chromium, L-carnitine, Garcinia Cambogia extract and B group vitamins. Supplement your slimming and detoxification processes with this coffee, a proper diet and a little bit of sport and it will make you feel exceptionally light. Recommended especially if you wish to improve your metabolism, stay slim and win the fight with obesity.
For Energy The stimulating taurine and B group vitamin complex with which our coffee has been enriched, lessens fatigue and increases the body’s psychophysical activity. The increased dose of caffeine from guarana refreshes and adds natural energy throughout the day. With Aurile Energy you will rediscover the power within you. Excellent for the physically active, those involved in hard physical work and athletes, those working on night shifts, those with irregular lifestyle and those who are overtired and feeling prolonged fatigue and travellers who frequently change time zones.
For Focus Aromatic coffee enhanced with magnesium, B group vitamins and extra caffeine from guarana, which will help you clear your mind and focus on what really matters. These ingredients contribute to the elimination of tiredness and fatigue. Reach for it while learning and during increased mental effort. Indispensible for those engaged in intellectual work that requires being focused for long periods of time, students and those who want to improve their memory and concentration and those who are tired and exposed to chronic stress.
Antioxidants Delicious coffee with the addition of Acai Berry and green mate extracts, zinc and vitamin E is not only a delight of the palate but, above all, a rich source of antioxidants. Its ingredients protect cells from oxidative stress and support the appropriate DNA synthesis. Recommended especially if you want to live a healthier life, live in a big, polluted city and have poor eating habits or if you are exposed to chronic stress and smoke cigarettes. To get your free sample of any of these coffees, or for further information contact Geoffrey on: 07946 364462 geoffreymiddup@talktalk.net www.fmbusiness.org.uk
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Local Lad Random ramblings by the lovely Dean Wales...
One Foot in the Grave... The Other on a Skateboard As a 35 year old man….what? Okay, as a 45 year old man I’d like to think that I’ve reached a level of maturity which would render me a fully-fledged adult. But it occurred to me the other day just how immature the hunter-gatherer among us can be. It seems we never lose that little boy aspect, deeply rooted in our persona. You see I was strolling out of a well-known supermarket and spotted a 40 something male comrade body-surfing his trolley to his car. Of course I chided such juvenile and potentially hazardous behaviour. Actually I didn’t.
In fact it took all the will power I could muster not to do exactly the same! I was on the verge of resting my chest on the hand-rail, right foot pressed firmly against the tarmac, leg poised ready to give me an initial burst of energy and subsequent trolley-based acceleration. It was only a vicar walking towards me and a security guard that prevented me pushing off with a yell of: “Wheeeeeee!!!” Oh my word! What had gotten into me? Upon speaking to my fellow chaps teetering on middleage it seems it doesn’t stop at shopping trolleys either. A chum of mine confessed that he had only bought his son
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a Scalextric kit for his birthday because he wanted one himself. Fair enough I thought; that was until he further admitted that he wouldn’t even let his son have a turn on it. In fact it resulted in my friend operating both triggers, with his foot on his boy’s chest to prevent him getting to him before he finished a lap.
Another mate proclaimed he bought a Nerf Nite Finder (look it up) so that he could shoot polystyrene suction darts at his girlfriend in the dark. He went to great lengths to tell me about the accuracy of the laser target-sight and that he never failed to hit the mole on her elbow. Challenge a buddy to a race in the pub car park and you’ll see he just won’t be able to resist. The tan loafers will be off and he’ll be in the starting position before you can say Mo Farah. Anyway I’m a grown-up, mature professional so I need to go…I’ve got an office-chair race with my Head of Operations in ten minutes and I need to limber up. @deanwales
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B. M Electric Bikes have been in Felixstowe since 2010. Here’s Bruce to tell us about the business...
B. M Electric Bikes
It all started in 2009 when we bought a motorhome and thought a couple of electric bikes would be a good idea as an easy way to explore when away, while leaving the motorhome on site.
When I looked into the electric bike market I found that it was not possible to buy a well-priced, good quality electric bike and some of the bikes we looked at were priced at £2000-£3000 and not up to scratch, quality wise. So I contacted several large factories with details of what I was looking for and after a few months found a company who could build the type of bike I required, at a fair price and good quality.
Since then, B. M. Electric Bikes was formed. We now offer four models: The Freedom Folding Bike, The Romer, The Step Through and The Explorer - Explorer Off-Road. All bikes are fitted with the Lithium Life PO4 battery, a very safe and long life battery, giving up to three times the life of a normal battery. The bikes are made with an alloy frame, alloy wheels, stainless steel spokes, Kenda tyres, which are puncture-resistant and come with a rust-free chain with seven gears. All models have disc brakes (except the folding mode), adjustable handlebars and seats, as well as LED front and rear lights. All bikes have a very strong
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rear carrier to take your pannier bags. They are also fitted with stands and come with tool kit, instructions, charger and pump. As a note, our bikes are fitted with a hand throttle. This is very handy to pull away at crossroads or traffic lights and you can also ride our bikes without electric power like a normal pushbike, which makes our electric bikes nice and versatile. We stock all spare parts for our bikes, which also come with a full warranty and are to E.U. specifications and regulations. Pop in and see us if you have any questions or would like a demo ride. 35 Cobbold Road Felixstowe IP11 7EN 01394 670144
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B.M Electric Bikes NEW PRICES: Freedom Folding £849 Romer Step Through £995 Explorer £995 Explorer Off-Road £1195
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As sole UK importer of BM Electric Bikes we are in a position to offer top quality electric bikes at affordable prices. We offer test rides on all our ranges. All bikes come with full warranty and full after-sale servicing with spare parts in stock. 35 Cobbold Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7EN 01394 670144 - 07952 653 916 - www.power-bikes.co.uk
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Local Beautician With summer not too far away, you might be thinking of indulging in a good pampering. Here is Jennifer Louise, our local beautician to tell us how she could have just the treatment for you…
Jennifer Louise Beauty
So Jennifer, tell us a bit about what you can do to spruce us up to get ready for summer. I am a fully qualified beauty therapist, make-up artist, aroma-therapist, electrologist, reflexologist and sports therapist. I am also ‘’Belle’’ certified to fit and apply hair extensions, using 100% Russian Remy human hair. This can be used to add thickness and or length and have the hair you have always dreamed of. I have worked in world leading health spas and local salons and have fifteen years experience in the industry. Can you give treatments in someone’s home?
I will provide a professional, yet relaxed environment, where all treatments are carried out to the highest of standards, no matter the venue and this can absolutely be in your own home, work place or even a party venue.
I only use the best products on the market today and am continuously updating on the latest products and training. Do you have specific working hours? So Jennifer, tell us a bit about what you can do to spruce us up ready for summer.
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I can work seven days a week for special events and selective evenings with prior arrangement. Tell us what kind of treatments you have.
To name a few: facials, manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions, electrolysis, massage, reflexology and waxing.
I also offer Beauty Packages at reduced rates, specialise in bridal hair and make-up and offer treatments for hen parties, pamper parties and for little princesses, children’s pamper parties. Well, we’re sold! If you are too, feel free you give the lovely Jennifer Louise a call to book an appointment or event, or if you have any questions.
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I am a Fully Qualified Beauty Therapist, Make-up Artist, Aromatherapist, Electrologist and Reflexologist. I have worked in world leading Health Spas and Local Salons. Over 15 years experience in the industry.
“Award Winning Therapist” My aim is to provide a professional, yet relaxed environment in your own home, workplace or venue. Covering East Anglia and further afield. email: jenniferlouisebeauty@gmail.com
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What’s On Listings We try and ensure the listings are correct BUT please check with the organisers of activities when attending for the first time. .Wednesday 8th April
Felixstowe Family History Society @ 7.30pm Broadway House, Orwell Road, IP11 7DD. (with Felixstowe History & Museum Society). ‘A Memorabilia Evening’ - bring along your own memorabilia and recollections. Free to members, £1 for non-members. Free parking and refreshments.
Saturday 11th April
Spring Fayre @ 10am - 3.30pm Trinity Methodist Church, Orwell Road, IP11 7AN. Bric-a-Brac, Bygones, Books, Toys, Cakes, Good Quality Clothes, Fun Stalls, Lunches and Refreshments. FREE. Felixstowe Library Book Launch of Humber Boy B @ 7pm By local writer Ruth Dugdall. Book reading and signing. Chosen as the Festival Read for Felixstowe Book Festival 27-28 June. FREE. To book your seat contact 01394 694880.
Tuesday 14th April
Felixstowe Area Social Club for Retired Persons @ 2pm (doors open) 2.15pm (start) Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, IP11 9NB. Sheila Harrison’s talk: “The Parson’s Niece: Nancy Woodforde, 1757-1830.” £1 to members, £2 to non-members. Call Matthew on 01394 282202.
Wednesday 15th April
Music in Felixstowe’s Winter Warmer @11.30am His Lordship’s Library, Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe: STRING TRIOS by MOZART and SCHUBERT: Joanne Green violin, Wendy Poulston viola, Harriet Bennett cello. £6. Join us for lunch in the Buttery Bar after the concert. Pre-book 01394 670633.
Thursday, 16 April
Colneis Flower Club meet @ 7.30pm Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, IP11 9NB. Members Evening. The theme will be a ‘surprise’. Members free; Visitors £4. Call Margaret on 01394 282 468.
Saturday 18th April
Friends of the Seafront Gardens Gardening Club @ 10am - 12 noon Come and join the Friends of the Seafront Gardens and undertake some great practical gardening work. All ages and abilities welcome. Please contact to confirm meeting point. FREE. 01394 444576. www. felixstoweseafrontgardens.org.uk/ friends-of-the-gardens
Tuesday April 21st
Election Debate and Q&A @ 6.30 - 8.30pm At St John’s Church, Orwell Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7PW. Hustings (Q&A with a representative from each political party) GET TO KNOW your local representatives, their goals and their responsibilities to be your voice. Teas and coffees will be served to keep you warm! Confirm your seat: 07929 979073. info@thefelixstowemagazine.com
Thursday 23rd - Saturday 25th
God only knows by Hugh Whitemore @7.30 p.m. Trimley Memorial Hall. A fugitive interrupts four holiday makers in Italy, bringing controversy and potential disaster. £9 concessions, £7. 01394 671 306
Sunday 26th April
Music in Felixstowe @ 3pm St. John’s Church, Felixstowe: COME AND SING! The Messiah, parts 2 and 3 - conducted by Geoff Lavery. £10 audience and singers, children free. Singers book in advance on 670633. Tickets at Stillwater Books, Hamilton Road and on 670633.
Saturday 16th May
Live at the Ferry @ 7.45pm Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club An evening of live folk and light rock music. £5. Tickets available from Martyn Lloyd 01394 283589, or Alan Peck 01473 251171.
Mondays
Felixstowe Old Peoples Welfare Association Mon - Fri @ 10am - 4pm Runs the Senior Citizens Centre
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at Broadway House,Orwell Road (between Diamond Mills auction room and Howard House Doctors surgery). No membership. Pop in for a cuppa, coffee or other drinks in warm, surroundings; meet old friends, make new friends, read a paper. 278061. Felixstowe Indoor Bowls Club Monday - Friday @7am - 10pm Felixstowe Leisure Centre. 694600.
Tuesdays
Dance Lessons St. Edmund’s Hall, Langer Road Children’s and adult beginners and intermediate. 07757 217456.
Felixstowe Opportunity Group @ 9.30am - 12pm For children aged from birth who have additional needs and for their siblings. Parents/ carers can enjoy respite in the parents’ room for part of the session. £1.50. Maidstone Campus of the Academy. 286399 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ FelixstoweOpportunityGroupFog
Felixstowe and District Horticultural Society (the second Tuesday of every month) Old Felixstowe Community Centre. Next talk on Anton Deschamp on Stour Valley Organic Lavender, plus spring mini show. £2 for guests. Diane Elmes 01394 284647.
Wednesdays
Story Time @ 1.30 and 2pm Felixstowe Library. Sessions for children.
Street Dance @ 6.30-7.30pm Brackenbury Sports Centre Learn latest chart routines and develop choreography skills, hiphop moves and freestyle. Ages 9 - 16 year old. Boys and girls welcome. £35 p/term (10 week course) or £4 pay as you go. Contact 07549130959 or visit www.justjaydance.co.uk Forget-me-Not Movement to Music (15th April, 29th April, 6th May, 20th May, 3rd June, 17th June) @ 1.30 - 3.00pm Brackenbury Sports Centre Dementia friendly exercise for memory problems. Carers welcome. £2.50pp including tea and coffee. Contact Vicky Hutchinson, 07841 460379 or 01473 353055 vicky.hutchinson@ageuksuffolk.org
Thursdays Walking Football @ 6.30 - 7.30pm Brackenbury Sports Centre Outdoor 5-a-side aimed at the over 50’s. £3. 01394 270278 Drama Club for 6 -13yrs and Adult Latinasize St. Edmund’s Hall, Langer Road 07757 217456.
Felixstowe Twins Club Time: 10am - 12.00noon Grounds of Felixstowe Academy (old site), Maidstone Rd, IP11 9EF www.felixstowetwinsclub.co.uk Felixstowe Job Club @ 10am – 12noon
At Felixstowe Library. Friendly advice, guidance and support for those looking for work or a new job. Internet and support on using computers for on-line job search and applications. Contact Charlie Hill, Project4, 0771 5596487
Felixstowe Opportunity Group @ 1pm - 3pm A group for children aged from birth who have additional needs and also for their siblings. Parents/ carers can enjoy respite in the parents room for part of the session. Session fees are £1.50. Maidstone Campus of the Academy. 286399. www.facebook.com/ FelixstoweOpportunityGroupFog
The Felixstowe Area “N” Gauge Model Railway Group @ 7.30pm at Great St. Farm, High Road, Trimley St. Mary. 277211 www.felixstowengauge.org.uk Photographic Society @ 7.30pm Broadway House, Orwell Road. All welcome to attend/ join the group. FREE. Kirton and Falkenham Parent and Toddler Group @ 1pm - 3pm Kirton Church Hall. £1.50 per family. 07742 227877.
Fridays
Felixstowe Country Market @ 10:00 - 11:00am Trades and Labour Club, High Road West. Preserves, eggs, garden produce and crafts. All goods are home made. 272003. www.country-markets.co.uk
Saturdays
Felixstowe Old Peoples Welfare Association @ 9.30 am to 12.30pm. Runs the Senior Citizens Centre at Broadway House, Orwell Road (between Diamond Mills auction room and Howard House Doctors surgery). No membership. Pop in for a cuppa, coffee or other drinks in warm, surroundings; meet old friends, make new friends, read a paper. Call 278061. Market (by the Old Felixstowe Community Association) @ 10am - 12noon Every second Saturday of the month (except June for Summer Fair). Raffle, cake, plants, cards, wool, jewellery, books, craft and bric a brac. Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road. FREE. Felixstowe Indoor Bowls Club @ 8am - 8pm (Sat & Sun) Felixstowe Leisure Centre. 694600.
Sundays
Jazz East at The Fludyers @ 7.30 - 10.30pm Fludyers, Undercliff Road East. FREE.
Dance Classes @10am to 11am for 4-7 year olds @11am-12pm for 8-12 year olds Brackenbury Sports Centre 4 - 7 year olds) Ballet and modern dance. Learn and develop technique, creativity. (8 -12 year olds) modern and street dance class, £5. 01394 270278. Add your free listing here. Email info@thefelixstowemagazine.com
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Local Person
Caroline Stafford
Turning Trauma into Triumph...
Caroline is going to be running, hobbling, crawling and crying her way around the London Marathon course in April 2015. She hopes this challenge will not only make her fit and healthy, but will also serve to raise money and awareness for an incredible cause close to her heart. We met up with Caroline to find out more… Where do you live and what do you do?
I live on Beach Road West on Felixstowe seafront and I’m the manager at the Old Felixstowe Spa Post Office. Tell us about your cause?
I’m doing a marathon for Meningitis Now. In 2012, when my son was eleven I thought my son had flu, but when I tried to wake him, he was unconscious. We rushed him to hospital to be told he had Bacterial Meningitis. That sounds quite scarey. What happened?
He was in intensive care for 48 hours. It was touch and go whether he’d survive. He had fits while in hospital and such a high temperature. He was on an antibiotic drip for a couple of months. After lots of love and care he was lucky enough to make a full recovery. He’s been so lucky as he’s gotten through unscathed, but there are a lot of children, adults and babies who not so lucky; with Bacterial Meningitis you can lose limbs and hearing. I’m doing the marathon for those people - I want to support those that have battled meningitis and raise awareness so people know how to notice the signs. Well done... How is your son doing now?
He’s thirteen now and doing brilliantly. I ask him to go training with me and he makes his excuses (laughs). He’s so lucky to have made such a full recovery and I’m so relieved for him. That’s great news. Tell us about your marathon?
Through the help of the Felixstowe Road Runners, I’m
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going to run the London Marathon with my partner in April 2015 with the goal of raising £2000 for Meningitis Now.
That’s pretty immentent - when did you start training?
December 2014. I started off with a five-mile run and added one mile each week. How are you getting on with it?
Good… so far going well and to plan. It’s not easy thing at all. No injuries touch wood. On my long runs I run twenty miles once a week and for small runs five miles at a time per week. Incidentally, Paula Radcliff is running this marathon too (best world marathon time 2hrs and 15mins) as a retirement marathon. Running with the best of them! What response have you received so far from locals in Felixstowe?
It’s just been amazing. I’ve got lots of donations and raffle prizes from great customers, friends and family. I can’t believe the support I’ve gotten so far. Also the stories that I’ve heard from other people about their own experience to do with meningitis is quite extraordinary.
We’re collecting in Sainsbury’s in Martlesham Heath and Tesco on Hamilton Road, and also Old Felixstowe Spa Shop. If anyone is interested in donating money or raffle prizes or perhaps participating in the cause, then please get in touch with Caroline on: 07980 020592 caroline.stafford@tiscali.co.uk www.justgiving.com/carolinestafford
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