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The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - October 2018

WELCOME TO

October

Autumn is well and truly here with shorter days and colder nights.

Nevertheless, we still have lots to look forward to, from Halloween festivities and fireworks to film festivals and delicious bread and butter pudding! Anyone that knows me personally knows I’m a terrible cook, however, I mastered this month’s receipe on my tod, first go! So if I can do it, anyone can!

This month marks a special occasion; it’s actually our first year anniversary of having gone subscription. As usual, I’ve been surveying readers and advertisers to find out what they’ve loved and what they could do without. The results have been very interesting, and as of next season, I’m excited to tell you that you’ll have a hugely improved and vastly fuller magazine to read! So keep your eye open for December’s issue when the new format of the magazine will launch! Until then, I wish you a fab October!

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Contents

Page 4 Book Review

Page 22 Walking for Health

Page 6-7 Local Theatre

Page 23 Film Fest Suffolk

Page 8-9 Photo of the Month

Page 25-26 Exclusive Offers

Page 10-11 Local Photography

Page 27 ‘N’ Gauge

Page 12 Gardening

Page 28-29 Fireworks in Felixstowe and Christchurch Park

Page 13-14 Exclusive Offers Page 15-16 Exclusive Offers

Page 31-32 Exclusive Offers

Page 17 Recipe

Page 33 Local Lad Dean Wales

Page 18 Basic Life Charity

Page 34-37 What’s On Listings

Page 19 Steampunk Halloween Festival

Page 38-39 Fun Page & Competition

Page 20-21 Peninsular Pyrates

Page 39 Index

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Book Review A review of After Anna, by Lisa Scottoline

When Dr. Noah Alderman lost his wife and the mother of his son to cancer at a young age, he had a hard time believing he would ever feel joy again. But years later, after meeting and marrying Maggie, he rediscovers what it’s like to have the perfect family. He and Maggie are happy and in love, and she in turn truly loves his son, Caleb. Maggie, after suffering from postpartum psychosis, going through a painful divorce, and losing her baby daughter Anna after her ex-husband takes her to France, is grateful to have found happiness again and to have a child to love and care for after so many years of loneliness. She loves her husband and adores her stepson. Everything is right in their world until an out-of-the-blue phone call turns their lives upside down. When the caller introduces herself to Maggie as her daughter Anna and says she wants to meet, Maggie is thrilled. Now 17 and having lost her father, stepmother and stepbrothers in a plane crash, Anna claims to want to reestablish a relationship with the mother she hasn’t seen since she was 6 months old. At first, Noah and Caleb are just as thrilled to have Anna in their home and a part of their family as Maggie. But as time goes on, things are not what they seem, and their peaceful world is shattered when Anna accuses Noah of unspeakable crimes. Who should Maggie believe and where does her loyalty lie? With her husband who has been completely devoted to her during their marriage, or her own daughter, whom she has missed deeply for so many years? 4

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“After Anna” explores the complex dynamics of families and how the power of love can bring a family full circle and survive even the most devastating events. Lisa Scottoline, a New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award winning author of 30 novels, weaves a tale so emotional and involving that it is hard to put down. Plus, an unexpected turn of events towards the end leads to a stunning conclusion. To find out more about Lisa Scottoline and her books, visit https://scottoline.com/. Susan Baldani has an MA in Education and a BA in Psychology. She enjoys writing and in addition to writing articles about small town life, is currently working on her second book. You can contact her at suebaldani@yahoo.com, on Twitter @mywritingwall, or through her website at www.mywritingwall.com.

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Theatre Tantalising Tassels, Jovi and a Panto for the grown-ups?!

The Spa Pavilion Theatre is hosting no less than seven shows starting with Tassels an evening of burlesque. The show invites you to leave your inhibitions in the foyer and enter the biggest burlesque extravaganza. A bevy of beautiful stars plus speciality variety artists and of course some truly fabulous costumes - strictly over 18’s only on Saturday 6th October from 7.30pm. On Saturday 13th October live music fills the stage with The Bon Jovi Experience – the world’s finest tribute who have also performed live with Jon Bon Jovi himself! See them from 7.30pm. The music continues throughout the month with The Chicago Blues Brothers’ Motown Mission – Europe’s biggest and bestloved production of the Blues Brothers backed by a high-energy live band and the Sweet Soul Sisters it’s a tight, classy, brassy, musical riot! The following weekend is a must-see for all country fans - Islands in the Stream with songs from the queen and king of country, Dolly and Kenny, Saturday 20th October from 7.30pm. Now, as they say, for something completely different! The Spa for the first time in its 109 year history is bringing some saucy adult entertainment in the form of a pantomime for grown-ups only. Friday 26th October from 8pm come and watch the team from Team B who are putting on Throbbin Hood. Wayne Burns and his mischievous cast of scoundrels invite you to join Robin and his very Merry Men. Strictly 18+ only. Belly laughs are guaranteed. The traditional seaside theatre hasn’t forgotten the little ones - Hocus Panto on Saturday 27th at 2.30pm has more magical adventures with a halloween pantomime for all ages to enjoy. With family tickets for 6

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only £40 it’s great value entertainment too. However, the halloween fun isn’t quite over Hallowe’en Rocks on Wednesday 31st October at 8pm is a halloween party you won’t want to miss! A truly heart-stopping mix of some of the greatest rock and pop anthems ever, with special effects and incredible costumes to take your breath away. The Spa Lounge restaurant is offering a special Hallowe’en Treat 2 Course Platter for just £12 per person, reservation only. The Spa’s Lounge Bar & Restaurant is proving popular too, with delicious dishes, occasional live entertainment and late opening on Friday and Saturday evenings – last food orders 9pm and last entry is at 10pm. To make a booking call 01394 336336. Tickets are available from the box office which opens from 11am-4pm 01394 284962. You can also reserve your seats on line, 24 hours a day, at: www.felixstowespa.co.uk. Both of the bar restaurants are open every day from 9.30am to 5pm. Also, food is always served for two hours before every performance. You can follow the Spa Pavilion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest news and show updates.

And from the Riverside Theatre in Woodbridge...

Mayerling Live broadcast from the Royal Opera House Monday 15th October Dangerous desires, family secrets and political intrigues twist through every moment of daring choreography in Kenneth MacMillan’s ballet inspired by true events. Nureyev Tues 16th October Thurs 18th October

The Winter's Tale Live broadcast from the Globe Theatre Thursday 4th October Shakespeare’s great play of the irrational and inexplicable, illustrating how uncontrollable emotions can range across gender, country, class and age. Its universe is full of monsters, gods and natural disasters with a colossal sweep that takes audiences from the stifling atmosphere of the Sicilian court to the unbuttoned joy of a Bohemian festival.

The Importance of Being Earnest Live broadcast from the Vaudeville Theatre Tuesday 9th October 7.15pm Widely considered one of the funniest plays in English, Wilde’s much loved masterpiece throws love, logic and language into the air to make one of theatre’s most dazzling firework displays.

The striking and moving documentary traces the extraordinary life of Rudolf Nureyev, the most famous male ballet dancer of all time, who transcended the dance world to become a global icon.

Die Walkure Broadcast Live from the Royal Opera House Sunday 28th October During a storm, Sieglinde gives shelter to a wounded stranger. They find themselves drawn to each other. He is Siegmund, the twin from whom Sieglinde was separated in childhood. Unknown to them, their father is Wotan, the most powerful of the gods. Through Siegmund, Wotan hopes to retrieve a gold ring of ultimate power that he cannot take himself. For a full list of shows screened at The Riverside Theatre, go to: www.theriverside.co.uk

Cliff Richard Live: 60th Anniversary Tour Live Broadcast Fri 12th October & Sun 14th October 103 album releases, 123 single hits and the equivalent of 20 years spent in the UK charts.

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BASIC LIFE

Charity A regular update from a brilliant local charity, providing financial, practical and general support

With our models at our fashion show

September was a busy time at BASIC with lots of events taking place and more exciting developments with our unique Pop-up shop initiative. Mayor’s Charity We were delighted to be nominated and selected as one of the Mayor’s charities this year, with The Layden’s Community Café. Already we’ve been involved in lots of events including an epic 60 mile bike ride by the Mayor himself! More recently we had a great night at The Orwell Hotel where we held a fashion show with the clothes from BASIC stock and the models made up from members of the Layden’s and BASIC staff! We were joined by the amazing Felixstowe Children’s Choir and Ali Mack to round off a great night. Pop-up Shops It’s amazing to think that just three years ago we went around the supermarkets asking for surplus food but were unable to secure any. Now things have changed dramatically and we’re so proud to now be charity partners with Tesco, Morrisons, Co-op, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Fare Share, The Felixstowe Bakery and Krusty Bakery!

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Our latest charity partner During September we added yet another ‘A-listed’ store in Waitrose! We’re so grateful for the support of these stores and the customers who also donate. We now have a donation point in Morrisons to join those at Tesco and the Co-op at Solar – so if you’re out shopping please put an extra item in to help your neighbours! Obviously supplying three weekly pop-up shops in Felixstowe (soon to be four!) is quite a logistics exercise but somehow we manage to pull it off each week thanks to our wonderful volunteers. Of course, we also have Pop-ups weekly in Ipswich and Leytonstone and the signs are that more will be opening soon so watch this space!

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Peninsular Pyrates

Take Landguard Fort after Violent Skirmish The two-day Family Fund Raising and Pirate Festival Weekend on 22nd/23rd September was a booming success with musket fire aplenty. With huge acknowledgement to Josiah Candy Productions who pulled together this wonderful event, there were several re-enactment groups who took part in an historic fantasy of fun. The groups included Peninsular Pyrates, East Norfolk Militia, CHES (Colchester Historical Enactment Society), The Sealed Knot, The Georgian Ladies and traditional musical entertainers including The Felix Stowaways and Naze Sea Shanty Singers. The event raised funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospice (EACH) and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Disregarding the east coast weather a motley band of pirates, smugglers cutthroats and wenches invaded to take the fort by storm from the Governor and his soldiers. Skirmishes and hostilities took place on both days with children treasure trail and games to encourage an interest to learn about the 'Golden age of Piracy' with drill displays and floggings aplenty. An exciting time was had by all including the Mayor & His Lady invited to dine with the pirates and experience their Golden Age. Pictures by Robin & Sue Garrod Woodbridge Camera Club.

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Walking for Health A great way to start exercising Walking is our natural way of getting around but due to cars, buses, trains etc. people seem to have forgotten this. Our bodies want to walk. Sitting down all day at home or at a desk means our hip flexors become tight and our glutes become weak and lazy, and all these and everything else that comes with it means getting out and walking is very important before we all become the people in the animated film, WALL-E. Even if you are a runner, instead of doing a recovery run or doing nothing on a rest days, download a podcast and set out on a walk. If you want to meet new people or desire a structured walk, Felixstowe Walkers is a great place to start. All walks start at 10.30am (unless otherwise stated) and are about one hour long. They’re graded on distance and gradient so you can 22 The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - October 2018

choose the most suitable for your current level of fitness. These walks are a perfect way to meet new people and help you keep to your new regime. Once you’ve met other like-minded folk you can go on your own walks in between the organised ones. Soon you might even feel like taking it up a notch and going longer and/or off-road. Felixstowe Walkers Next walk: Wednesday 10th October A walk along country paths from The Stables Coffee Bar, Brightwell. Meet at 10.30am and please park in the large car park to the rear of the premises. Distance 2 ¾ mile Grade 3. Stepping Out in Suffolk Another lovely group is Stepping Out in Suffolk, run by OneLife Suffolk. You can get details on all their walks by contacting them on 01473 718193, emailing them info@onelifesuffolk.co.uk, or visiting their website: https://www. walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/eastengland/stepping-out-suffolk-coastal

Film Fest Suffolk 5th – 7th October A new festival that showcases feature films, documentaries and short films on the subject of food and drink is coming to Woodbridge!

Local foodies will be able to enjoy the screenings at The Riverside theatre and restaurant and at partner cafés including The Fire Station, Honey & Harvey and The Tea Hut. Each day a meal will also be recreated from one of the feature films at three local restaurants, The Riverside, The Galley and The Table. Sponsored by The East of England Co-op, the event will feature special guests including film critic and broadcaster Nigel Floyd, TV presenter Ruth Watson and

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The Sunday Times journalist and author, India Knight. Multi-award winning local baker, David Wright, of The Cake Shop will also be baking a wedding cake in under 45 minutes live on stage during the festival.

Sideways 7.30pm on Sunday 7th October at The Riverside

Night of the Living Dead Midnight on Friday 5th October at The Riverside Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 10.30am on Saturday 6th October at The Riverside Jaws 7.30pm on Saturday 6th October at The Riverside

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Felixstowe Area ‘N’ Gauge Group

Felixstowe Area N Gauge Model Railway Group are holding their final Open Day of 2018 on Saturday 27th October at the Welcome Hall, High Road, Trimley St Mary, IP11 0NT between 11.00am and 16.00pm. Light refreshments will be available, and there will be trade and second hand stalls. Admission is FREE but you can make a donation to Group funds to help cover the cost of the event. We will have Group members layouts running, including the Group Modular layout with a high level shuttle, Great Street Junction. Trimley Station and one or two others. It is hoped that we shall be opening our Club Room again where we will hopefully

be running Broadlands for the first time. There will also be some ongoing projects on view. The Club Room is a very short stroll from the Welcome Hall. Overall this should be a good day out for any Model Railway enthusiasts and it is not too early to be looking for suitable Christmas presents There is FREE on street parking and light refreshments will be served throughout the event. The venue is fully wheelchair friendly. Trimley Station is only a short walk away and the Ipswich/Felixstowe bus stops outside. Further information is available from Chris Shum on 01394 277211 or visit our website at: www.felixstowengauge.org.uk

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Theatrical Dramas Random ramblings by our local lad Those who know me will tell you that I love theatre. I’ve treaded the boards in playhouses across the county and I’ve crossed over to the dark side dressed in my black gear as crew. I’ve produced, written, reviewed productions and compered shows. I even presented a radio programme about theatre. However, there are times I just want to grab my Playbill and box of Maltesers and flounce right out of the auditorium. Why? Let me tell you dear reader. So imagine this as an example. I arrive at the Park & Ride with at least 4 hours to spare - just in case I discover I’ve left my Kleenex handy pack and antibac gel at home and need to find a Superdrug (well you never know who you’re going to be sitting next to in the stalls). I arrive at the venue in good time which allows me at least an hour and a half to soak up the theatrical atmosphere. It also allows me time to look at past show posters and say, (not too loudly) “Seen that, I was in that, I sat next to Thora Hird during that, oh and I accidently elbowed Elaine Paige in the forehead after that one!” I’m not one to boast. I grab my sweet snack of choice and prebook my interval sweet sherry and Strawberry Mivi to avoid the queues. I head to the auditorium door in eager anticipation; I’m usually first. We’re let in. I find my seat and neatly tuck my possessions away ready for the show. Bring it on. The house lights dim; my heart is pounding with uncontainable excitement. The overture’s ended, the curtain is up and I spy a glimmer of light from the corner of my eye. The velvet drapes hiding the door to the foyer have been pulled aside and there

they are... latecomers! NOOOO! I urge myself to keep calm but no, the usher’s Maglite beam is heading my way, to the row in front of mine to be precise. Yes, those six vacant flip-up seats right in front of me are theirs. One of the group is at least 6 foot 10 inches with shoulder pads and what looks like a backcombed perm reaching 2 feet either side of his head. They enter the row stopping for an age to apologise for standing on and mashing a pensioner’s Mint Imperials. They spy their seats and Mr Backcombed-Perm plonks himself directly in my sight-line. Of course, he’s left his jacket on. Just as Gary Wilmot makes an appearance for his first number the Sasquatch in front suddenly decides he wants his jacket off; he’s up again. Because of the elasticated cuffs it becomes quite a lengthy assignment, so inevitably I miss Gary’s celebrated time-step. After three toilet visits and a hoo-hah over a dropped Werthers Original ‘The Perm’ suddenly and at some volume announces, this hasn’t got anything to do with football and that’s not Gary Lineker. Dean Wales

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Saturday 6th October

Saturday 13th October

Sale of donated books Fiction, non-fiction and children’s. All proceeds go to the Friends of Woodbridge Library.

Monday 8th October Visit by the Woodbridge & District Safer Neighbourhood Team @10-11.30am Come along to the mobile police surgery and talk to members of the local Safer Neighbourhood Team about any concerns you have. They will also be distributing crime prevention information, promoting the scheme that returns your keys and answering any questions you may have. Woodbridge Library

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Film Feast Suffolk A new festival that showcases feature films, documentaries and short films on the subject of food and drink is coming to Woodbridge this autumn. Local foodies will be able to enjoy the screenings at The Riverside theatre and restaurant and at partner cafés including The Fire Station, Honey & Harvey and The Tea Hut. Each day a meal will also be recreated from one of the feature films at three local restaurants, The Riverside, The Galley and The Table. Sponsored by The East of England Co-op, the event will feature special guests including film critic, broadcaster Nigel Floyd, TV presenter Ruth Watson and The Sunday Times journalist and author, India Knight. Multi-award winning local baker, David Wright, of The Cake Shop will also be baking a wedding cake in under 45 minutes live on stage during the festival. A full What’s On guide is available on the Film Feast website: www.filmfeast.co.uk

Migration Morning @7.30am Landguard Bird Observatory, View Point Road IP11 3TW. Guided walk around the Nature Reserve looking for grounded migrants. Plus a visit to the Bird Observatory to see a ringing demonstration (birds and weather permitting). Supervised children welcome. Please bring binoculars and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. In conjunction with the Felixstowe Branch of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Meet in the car park opposite Landguard Fort. Admission free (donations welcome). You must prebook in advance for this event. landguardbo@yahoo.co.uk www.lbo.org.uk

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5th – 7th October

Felixstowe Family History Society and Felixstowe Museum Talk @7.30 pm The Origins, History and Beliefs of the Religious Society of Friends by Jim Cadbury. Broadway House , Orwell Road, Felixstowe IP11 7DD. All Welcome. Members: Free Nonmembers. £1.

Saturday 6th October

Thursday 4th October

Book Group Meets the first Thursday of the month@ 2pm Diiscussing “From The Heart” written by Susan Hill. Please come along if you have read this book and would like to join in the discussion. At Woodbridge Library.

Wednesday 10th October

Monthly Beach Litter Pick at Landguard @9.30am Landguard Nature Reserve, View Point Road IP11 3TW. Help keep the beach at Landguard clean and pristine. All welcome. Just turn up. Meet at the southern end of the Bird Observatory compound between the rifle fencing and the Landguard Bungalow (beside the white radar tower). Once finished there is tea/coffee and biscuits back at the Bird Observatory based within Right Battery. 01394 673782. www.lbo.org.uk

Wednesday 17th October

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ArtLib – Work by Suffolk Creative Photographic Group Showing their latest exhibition at Woodbridge Library. The group was formed in early 2011 by photographers whose aim is to be forward thinking and creative in photography, to help each other and to freely share their knowledge and skills. The attainment of Photographic Distinctions and qualifications are encouraged For further information please contact Peter Smith, 07833685914, or email Peter at peter@scpg.co.uk

Festival of Fabric @10am-4pm The Orwell Hotel, Hamilton Road IP11 7DX. A vintage inspired celebration of dressmaking. Specialist stall holders, selling vintage style fabric, haberdashery and patterns. Vintage sewing machines. Vintage fashion lectures (Fashion on the ration; cc41 and Vintage Swimwear - Riviera style). Entry £5. Under 16's free. 07787 981493. www.festivaloffabric.co.uk

Fashion Show by Parkside Shops @7pm Come along and see this season’s latest fashions supplied by local retailers and modelled by local people. Holly Blue Boutique, Laura Jane Woodbridge, Carbon Male, Ninni Noo Boutique and Sweet Dreams, all members of Parkside Shops, will be taking part. There will also be stalls where you can buy your favourite item from the show. Tickets £8 each (drink included) and are available from Woodbridge Library or participating shops. In aid of the Friends of Woodbridge Library.

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What’s on

An evening with Nick Robinson @7pm At Seckford Hall. Hosted by East Anglia Children's Hospice (EACH). £45 per person including arrival drink, 3 course dinner and a talk from Mr Robinson. For tickets phone 01473 917965 or visit www.each.org.uk.

REGULAR EVENTS

Woodbridge Bridge Club @7-10.20pm At the Community Hall. £2 per person inc.refreshments. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Dave Walker (Secretary) on 07789 597352. www.bridgewebs.com/woodbridge

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Felixstowe Community Choir @7pm At the Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe. £4p/p on the door. felixstowecommunitychoir.org.uk

Saturday 20th October

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Felixstowe Electronic Organ Club (Second Monday of each month) Trades and Labour Club in High Road West. 01394 279373.

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Felixstowe Indoor Bowls Club Monday-Friday @7am-10pm Felixstowe Leisure Centre. 694600.

Knit and Natter at Crafty Coffee @10am-12noon Take along any project you are working on and meet others in a sociable environment. All welcome! Drinks and cakes available. Admission free. (Note - not running during school holidays.) Deben Flower Club (Second Tuesday of the month) Kirton Church Hall. £4. 448415/ 286626. The Felixstowe Area Social Club for Retired Persons (Second Tuesday of each month) @2pm at the Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road. For info Call Stephen & Carol Cox on 01394 809794.

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Felixstowe Old People’s Welfare Association Monday-Friday @10am-4pm At Senior Citizens Centre, Broadway House, Orwell Road. 278061.

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Felixstowe Steampunk Halloween Festival Landguard Fort and Felixstowe Museum, View Point Road IP11 3TW. Come and enjoy the all-new Steampunk Festival at the Landguard Peninsula. A weekend not to be missed at both Landguard Fort and Felixstowe Museum - packed with Steampunk curiosities and eccentricities with a spooky Halloween twist or two. We have both a family-friendly daytime event or a more scary evening event.

A V A GO Art Group @1.30-4.30pm For pros and amateurs. Refreshments incl. £2. St Edmunds Hall, Langer Road. 275690.

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Bridge Club @6.45-10pm Rubber Bridge Partners. Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe. Call Ron on 277085.

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A Taste of the Tudors @7:30pm At Woodbridge Community Hall. An Evening of Elizabethan music and food with Colchester Historical Dance, in aid of Woodbridge Museum Tickets £17.50 - from 01394 385572.

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Felixstowe Harmonies @7.30-9.30pm during school term. Seaton Road Methodist Church IP11 9BT. felixstowe.harmonies@gmail.com. www.felixstoweharmonies.co.uk t: @FelixstoweChoir fb: @felixstoweharmonies

Dance Lessons Children’s and adult beginners and intermediate. St. Edmund’s Hall, Langer Road. 07757 217456.

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Halloween Dinner and Dance @7pm Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club, Ferry Road IP11 9RY. A screamingly great night out organised by the Felixstowe Fundraising Group for Cancer Research UK. Three course dinner with coffee. Fancy dress encouraged (prizes for best outfit). Music from the fantastic J.S and the Lockerbillies. Tickets £35. Pre-booking essential. 07743 858645, 01394 277610. Book via the group's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ events/143779582924767.

Baby & Toddler Group (Term time only) @10-11.45am £1 per family at the United Reformed Church.

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Felixstowe Opportunity Group @9.30am-12pm For children from birth and for their siblings. £1.50. Maidstone Campus of the Academy. 286399 or visit www.facebook.com/ FelixstoweOpportunityGroupFog.

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Saturday 20th October Woodbridge Creative Arts Makers Market @10am-2:30pm At Shire Hall.

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Christmas Card Sale @9am-2pm We shall be holding our annual Christmas Card Sale on at the Co-op in Great Eastern Square, Felixstowe for the RNLI. We look forward to meeting you and hope you will enjoy our latest selection of Christmas Cards, Calendars and Diaries. Please take this opportunity to shop early and also help save lives at sea. See you there!

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Councillor Surgery @9am-11am Caroline Page, County Councillor for Woodbridge, will be holding her surgery at Woodbridge Library.

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Tuesdays The Felixstowe Master Mariners (every third Tuesday) A luncheon meeting at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club. To those interested in attending please see www.mastermariners.uk.

Creative Writing for All (every 2nd Tuesday) @2-4pm. Woodbridge Library. If you love words and have imagination, have you thought of joining our Workshop? The Workshop is free. Email jeannie@butterwicks.com for more info.

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Felixstowe Fit Club @8.15pm-9.30pm Fun activities to help you lead a healthy active lifestyle. At St Philips Church Hall, Wadgate Road, IP11 2LP. Your 1st week is free! Then only £1 each week. www.felixstowefitclub.co.uk or call/text Jamma on 07850214463.

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Felixstowe Twins Club @10am-12noon Felixstowe Academy, Maidstone Road, IP11 9EF. www.felixstowetwinsclub.co.uk.

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Felixstowe Opportunity Group @1-3pm For children from birth and for their siblings. £1.50. Maidstone Campus of the Academy. 286399 or FB: FelixstoweOpportunityGroupFog.

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Walking Football in Felixstowe @1.40-3pm (for over 60’s) Each session is £3 payable to Brackenbury. If you are interested, all you need is a pair of trainers, jogging/sports bottoms.

Speakers of Felixstowe (The second Thursday of the month) @7.30pm A warm welcome awaits. Landguard Room, Marlborough Hotel.

Photographic Society @7.30pm All welcome. FREE. Broadway House, Orwell Road.

Pushchair Pitstop (Every third Wednesday) 11.30am-2.30pm Pop in for a free coffee and a cake. Nappy change and a natter. Bring and take baby and toddler clothing toys and more. Everything is FREE! St Edmund’s Church, Langer Road, Felixstowe. Contact Penny on 07901 950768. Street Dance @6.30-7.30pm For 9-16 years old. £4. Brackenbury Sports Centre. 07549130959. justjaydance.co.uk.

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Felixstowe and District Horticultural Society (Every second Tuesday) £2 for guests. Old Felixstowe Community Centre. 284647.

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What’s on

Anglo Scottish Dancing @7.30-9.30pm Trinity Methodist Church Hall. £3. Until 14th December. Newcomers and experienced dancers welcome - no need for a partner and first taster session free! No club fee just £3 per session: Contact Libby 01473 721270.

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Variations Choir @7.15-9pm The Function Room, Felixstowe Conservative Club. 276478.

WOODB

Quay Time (every third Wednesday) @2pm Meet over tea or coffee and cakes to enjoy each other’s company and to organise further events and activities. Featuring quizzes, board games or visiting speakers. We arrange social activities throughout the year. Woodbridge Quay Church, which is fully accessible. Transport can be provided for anyone who may otherwise have difficulty attending. New members welcome. For info contact Lion Stella Benton 01728 561379.

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Wednesdays

Thursday Market @8am. Hamblin Road Car Park. Offering a wide range of produce inc. bakery, fish, cheeses and pies, flowers and plants, bird foods and much more. 01394 383599. Play Reading (every third Thursday) Woodbridge Library @2pm Come and enjoy our Play Reading at Woodbridge Library, New Street. Come to listen or join in for an afternoon of light-hearted drama, comedy or mystery, all welcome.

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Anglo Scottish Dancing @7.30-9.30pm Meeting held at Trinity Methodist Church Hall Felixstowe £3 per session (first one free). Term starts 10th Jan throughout year excluding school holidays. For more details contact Libby Wragg. 01473 721270.

Woodbridge Red Hat Society (Second Thursday) @11.30am - 1pm (1pm optional lunch) Fun, Friendship, Freedom, Fulfillment and Fitness. Ladies admitting to 50 and over please wear purple from the shoulder down plus a red hat. Under 50’s Pinkies wear lilac with pink hats. We ALWAYS wear the colours. Free. The Coach and Horses pub, Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1PD. thebloomingfuchsias2@outlook.com

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Thursday

Walking Football in Felixstowe @6.30-7.45pm (for over 50’s) Each session is £3 payable to Brackenbury. If you are interested, all you need is a pair of trainers, jogging/ sports bottoms.

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Baby Ballroom Lesson @9am At St. Edmunds Church Hall Langer Road . £3. 07757217456.

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Parkrun @9am. Felixstowe Prom (meet at the Pier). A 5km timed run, register once online before you run. Open to all. Free entry. Contact details www.parkrun.org/felixstowe

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Felixstowe Old People’s Welfare Association @9.30am-12.30pm At Senior Citizens Centre at Broadway House, Orwell Road. Pop in for a cuppa. Meet old and new friends and relax. 278061.

FLX Songs and Rhymes for Babies and Tots @9.30-10am and 11.30am-12noon At Felixstowe Library. Free but ticketed. 694880

Saturdays

Market (by the Old Felixstowe Community Association) @10am-12noon Every second Saturday (except June). Raffle, cake, jewellery, and more. Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road. FREE.

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Baby & Toddler Group (Term time only) @10-11.45am A relaxed group for Mothers/ Parents/Carers with Babies & Toddlers. £1 per family. United Reformed Church.

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Kirton and Falkenham Parent and Toddler Group @1-3pm. £1.50 per family. Kirton Church Hall. 07742 227877.

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The Felixstowe Area “N” Gauge Model Railway Group @7.30pm At Great St. Farm, High Road, Trimley St. Mary. 277211. www.felixstowengauge.org.uk.

Rob’s Spiritual Awareness Centre (First Friday of the month) @7-10pm Open to all faiths, denominations and beliefs. £2. Trimley Welcome Hall, Trimley High Street. robert.lummis@ntlworld.com.

Felixstowe Indoor Bowls Club @8am-8pm (Sat & Sun) Felixstowe Leisure Centre. 694600.

Sundays

Felixstowe Con Club Bridge Club @7-10pm Playing rubber and duplicate on alternative weeks. Tuition can be made available for those interested. Call Don on 01394 282959.

FLX Salsa & Latin Class @6pm-7 pm (Beginners) @7:15pm-8:00 pm (Intermediates) Get fit dance. Our new beginners Salsa & Latin classes. We'll start with Salsa and Argentine. No partner required. Old Felixstowe Community Centre Ferry Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9NB. £4p/p. 07807464655

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Strength and Balance Class @4-5pm. Old Felixstowe Community Centre. 01473 620511.

Stories in the Middle @10.15-10.45am At Felixstowe Library. Story time with songs and crafts for pre-school. Free. 694880.

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Chair Based Exercise @2.45-3.45pm To increase mobility and strength. Old Felixstowe Community Centre. 01473 620511.

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Get Active Stay Fit @1.30-2.30pm Low impact exercise to music for over 50’s. Old Felixstowe Community Centre. 01473 620511.

Felixstowe Country Market @9.30-11am Homemade preserves, eggs, garden produce and crafts. Trades and Labour Club, High Road West. 272003. www.country-markets.co.uk.

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Knitting Club @2pm. For all types of knitters from expert to beginners. Come and share your knowledge or pick up some tips. Woodbridge Library.

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Story and Rhyme Time Stories @10.30-11am At Woodbridge Library. Story and Rhyme time: stories and more for pre-school children.

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Fridays Jazz East at The Alex @8-10.30pm. At The Alex. 123, Undercliff Road West. Free! www.jazzeast.vpweb.co.uk. Dance Classes @10-11am 4-7year olds: Ballet and modern dance. @11am-12pm 8-12 year olds: modern and street dance class. Brackenbury Sports Centre. £5. 270278. The Felixstowe Area Social Club for Retired Persons - Sunday Lunch (Bi-monthly) @2pm at the Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road. New members welcome, for info call Stephen & Carol Cox, 809794.

With thanks to Visit Felixstowe, Felixstowe Library and Woodbridge Library and Choose Woodbridge for their event information. To submit an event for the magazine email us at: info@birdypublications.com. Please check with the organisers of activities and events when attending for the first time.

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6. In which town associated with Bram Stoker’s Dracula do Goths gather for a weekend near Halloween?

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4. Thing T Thing was a character from The Addams Family TV series. What was the only part of the character ever seen?

The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman”. In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night.

3. Who are Dr Peter Venkman, Dr Raymond Stantz, and Dr Egon Spengler better known as?

October 6th 2007 - Jason Lewis completed the first human-powered circumnavigation of the globe (pedal power).

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October 1535 - the first complete English-language Bible (The Coverdale Bible) was printed, translated by William Tyndale and Myles Coverdale.

1. Often connected to Halloween, who wrote the original story of Frankenstein?

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