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Welcome to August August is a time when many of us will be taking a holiday and, if you can’t get away, at least you have sun, sea and sand right on your doorstep. And to keep you cool with a refreshing bit of fun with the family, you have to try out the new Aqua Park Suffolk (p.23)! If you’re an art-lover there are some great art events coming up in Felixstowe and Woodbridge and for the theatre-goes, there are also a lot of fantastic theatre shows at the Spa Pavilion and Riverside Theatre. And finally for the foodies amongst you... check out the yummy recipe this month! Mmm... Enjoy the read, and here’s to another warm and sunny month!

23 Contents Page 4 Book Review

Page 22 Woodbridge Art Club

Page 6-7 Local Theatre

Page 23 Aqua Park Suffolk

Page 8-9 Photo of the Month

Page 25-26 Exclusive Offers

Page 10-11 Local Photography

Page 27 Guide Dogs

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Page 13 Be a Name in our Frame

Page 28-29 Art on the Prom

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Page 14 Felixstowe in Flower

Page 31-32 Exclusive Offers

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Publisher: Birdy Publications Ltd. The views expressed by individuals in any letter or article are included at the discretion of the publishers are not necessarily the views of the Editor or publisher. Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this magazine and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the Editor and publishers of this publication will not hold themselves responsible for any inaccuracies. Inclusion of advertisers in this magazine is not necessarily a recommendation but we do hope they give a good quality service. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior permission of the publishers and contributors.

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Page 17 Recipe Page 18 Basic Life Charity Page 19-20 Exclusive Offers Page 21 Town and Around

Page 34-37 What’s On Listings Page 38-39 Fun Page & Competition Page 39 Index

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BOOK REVIEW BY SUSAN BALDANI A review of The She was Gone by Lisa Jewell One of the biggest fears of any parent is child abduction. In Lisa Jewell’s newest book. “Then She Was Gone,” we get to experience the heartbreak and devastation this crime can bring upon a family. Ellie Mack was a golden child: pretty, smart, loving and happy. One day, at the age of 15, she disappears on her way to the library. Her parents, Laurel and Paul, are frantic, convinced that she was taken, but the police are thinking that maybe she is just another runaway. No leads are found and no one reported seeing anything unusual that day, and pretty soon the case goes cold. As the years start to pass slowly with no sign of Ellie, sadness and frustration take their toll. Family relationships are frayed and eventually broken. Her parents and siblings drift apart, at times trying to forget and go on with their lives, but also hoping that one day Ellie will be found. Laurel may be the one who finds it the hardest to move forward; she does not want to let go of the fantasy that her daughter will return to her safe and sound. One day, a little girl comes into her life who so reminds her of her daughter. The more time she spends with her, the more convinced she is that young Poppy is almost a clone of her daughter. Other people start to notice it as well. But how could Poppy and Ellie be connected? After all, there has been no sign of her daughter for 10 years. Told from the viewpoint of each main character, the book explores the psychological turmoil that the victims and

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their perpetrator experience. The pain is heartfelt, but then so is the reasoning of the kidnapper. You will get to know each character’s story and get a feel for who they are and what motivates them. Born and raised in north London, Lisa Jewell is the author of 12 bestselling novels. She lives in Swiss Cottage, a district in the London borough of Camden in England, with her husband and two daughters. To find out more about her and her other books, go to www.fantasticfiction.com/j/lisa-jewell/. 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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THE SPA PAVILION Pasquale returns full of family summer fun August at the Spa Pavilion is overflowing with family entertainment and the new season brochure covering summer through to winter is available at The Spa now. Starting off the holiday month is the Great British Seaside Special on Thursday 2nd August from 2.30pm which stars funny man and magician Andy Leach. A superbly traditional, end-of-the-pier style variety show which is full of hilarious comedy, incredible singing and dancing, amazing magic and ventriloquism. This familyfriendly show is perfect for all ages. Next up a hilarious comedy play, which is part variety show, and written by much-loved comedian Bobby Ball: The Dressing Room is on Friday 3rd August at 7.30pm - touring by public demand. With all the recent hype about the forthcoming Mamma Mia II if you’d like to relive all of those great musical hits join The Spa on Saturday 4th August. Thank You For The Music is billed as the ultimate Abba Tribute show (7.30pm) and promises the greatest party-time extravaganza! Friday 10th is The Big O & the Wilburys Experience commemorating 30 YEARS since the Wilburys original album release. This fabulous show pays a special tribute to Roy Orbison. Mums and Dads bring your little ones for Milkshake! Live on Saturday 18th August with two shows at 12.30pm and 3.30pm; tickets from just £6. Friday 24th at 7.30pm is Delightfully Dusty: a truly authentic and memorable evening of great music, closely followed on Sunday 26th at 5pm with The Glenn Miller Orchestra together with fabulous harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders and the sublime vocals of Catherine Sykes & Mark Porter. The Spa is delighted to welcome back the ever6

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popular Joe Pasquale with a brand-new show ‘A Few of His Favourite Things’ on Monday 27th from 7.30pm. Next month gets off to a sparkling start with Orbison & Holly on Saturday 1st September and then a week later on Sat 8th two shows! Firstly D-Day Darlings with Songs That Won the War at 3pm and then The Magic of Motown fills the stage from 8pm. With a further 4 shows planned the stage is going to be ablaze with coloured light and full of funky sound in September! The Spa’s late opening on Friday and Saturday evenings is proving popular too with delicious dishes and occasional live entertainment. Enjoy a set menu or choose from the regular menu or just pop in for a drink – last food orders 9pm and last entry is at 10pm. To make a booking call: 01394 336336. Tickets for all theatre shows are available from the Spa Pavilion’s box office which is open from 11am – 4pm 01394 284962. You can also reserve your seats online, 24 hours a day, at www.felixstowespa.co.uk Both of the bar restaurants are open Sunday to Thursday from 9.30am to 6pm, from 9.30am to late on Fridays and Saturdays (last food orders at 9pm) and at least two hours before every performance. You can also follow the Spa Pavilion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest news and show updates.

THE RIVERSIDE THEATRE

Suffolk’s own Eric Sedge supporting Richard Digance 28th September

It’s A Hattrick For The Riverside The awards just keep on coming! We received a letter from Swonderful Pictures Ltd which included some lovely “An American In Paris” ceramic coasters and key-rings, congratulating us on our fabulous box office sales for that particular event.

Eric Sedge is a Suffolk born singer/ songwriter who first appeared on the music scene as a member of the Broadside Boys. After two successful albums Eric went solo in 2017 supporting Richard Digance on his national tour and releasing his first solo album Pleased To Meet You. More recently, his song Kinder Shores is the title track of a compilation Folk album featuring Ralph McTell, Fairport Convention and Show of Hands, and he is the creator of the much-acclaimed folk musical To Look For America, Co-written with Richard Digance and Tom Leary of Feast of Fiddles and formerly Lindisfarne. In less than a year he has established himself as a highly regarded songwriter appearing at some of the country’s top festivals including Cropredy. We are delighted to be hosting Richard Digance, supported by Eric Sedge, on 28th September 2018.

So a big “thank you” from all of us here at The Riverside for your continued support for our live broadcasts and long may it continue.

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PHOTO OF THE MONTH

Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - August 8 The This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo of the month was taken by 2018 the talented Steven Bailey. Stunning...

Well done to all photographers who submitted their towns. For anyone who wishes to send over their phot monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photography are as follows: 1. Paul Mills, 2.

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r wonderful photos to us this month. We continue to be impressed with the images you manage to capture of our beautiful tos, please feel free to email us. You can also join our facebook group: Felixstowe & Woodbridge Photographers. Credits for this . Jason Sadler - Sugar & Spice Photography, 3. Claire Hempstead, 4. John Richardson, 5. Claire Fairweather.

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BE A NAME IN OUR FRAME EACH looking for volunteers to put in the frame at Felixstowe A charity’s popular volunteer recruitment drive - that sees people add themselves to novelty frames such as the one pictured - has been relaunched after great success last year. Be a Name in our Frame aims to get people helping out at one of the 32 East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) shops across the region. EACH relies heavily on volunteers to run its shops, that collectively raise over £900,000 towards the vital care and support the good cause provides for children with lifethreatening conditions and their families. Last year EACH ran Be a Name in our Frame twice, in May and October, with 97 people signing up to help its shops. The charity’s shop in Felixstowe is specifically looking for: Treasure hunters to sift through donations and pick out high-value items for eBay. Mr or Ms Flexible! Individuals able to provide assistance at short notice. A friendly and welcoming face to operate the till on Saturdays, plus a sorting room assistant on Sundays. Peter Kingsley has been a volunteer since December 2015. He operates the till and helps sort bric-a-brac. He said: “Welcome to the madhouse! [This is the] best place to work in Felixstowe.” Hazel Dee, EACH Shop Manager, said: “We really appreciate the hard work of every single one of our volunteers, but we can always use more help to keep our shop running and I’m sure there are others like Peter.

For both families accessing care and those who have been bereaved, EACH is a lifeline at an unimaginably difficult time. The charity has to generate 84% of the money it needs to operate and relies on public support to continue its service.

“We find volunteering is a two-way process. Whilst as a charity we gain from the gift of their time, our volunteers make friends and learn new skills, too.”

To become a name in the EACH frame at Felixstowe, drop by or call Hazel on 01394 279224. For more information about EACH, go to www.each.org.uk. August 2018 - The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine 13

LAUNCH OF 2018’S FELIXSTOWE IN FLOWER

The buzz is in the air! Families flocked to Felixstowe town centre to see a special display created to celebrate the launch of the annual floral competition by Felixstowe Town Council. The event, which encourages Felixstowe residents to get green fingered over the summer, has opened its annual floral display competition that includes a special ‘tallest sunflower’ category. The East of England Co-op Funeral Services sponsors the community scheme and donated sunflower seeds and balloons, which were handed out by Guides and local volunteers dressed up as flower fairies and bumblebees at the event. Sunflower seeds, plant pots and grow bags have also been donated by the East of England Co-op to nurseries and schools involved in the scheme. Officially opened by the Mayor of Felixstowe, Cllr Graham Newman, the event included relaxing music organised by Fresh Gold Radio and a bake sale organised by the Guides for local residents to enjoy as they viewed the floral displays in the town centre. Tanya Carlton-Smith from East of England Co-op Funeral Services, has been judging the nursery and primary school displays in 14 The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - August 2018

Felixstowe in Flower for the past four years. She commented: “For over 30 years Felixstowe in Flower has helped bolster community spirit locally, particularly in our schools, and we are very proud to support a scheme that gets children interested in gardening.” Cllr Graham commented: “Every summer since 1985, the Town Council has promoted Felixstowe in Flower as a way to transform the town with floral displays and colour throughout the season. I am delighted to see just how many local businesses are supporting the scheme alongside the local community this year. It really makes such a difference to see all these superb flowers along our streets and in all the local gardens.” Felixstowe residents are being encouraged to take part in the community scheme, whether it’s creating an impressive window box or a spectacular front garden, everyone can get involved. To participate in Felixstowe in Flower, visit Felixstowe.gov.uk for further details. A competition entry form is available on the Felixstowe Council website, which includes all of the categories available to enter this year. Felixstowe Town Council has been organising and running the initiative for over 30 years, putting up floral baskets and displays each year and awarding prizes to community participants at the end of the summer.

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BASIC LIFE CHARITY

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

support this year and we’re very pleased to be one of them, along with The Layden’s Community Centre.

It’s been a busy month at Basic, as usual, and the biggest event we have coming up is the Mayor’s sponsored bike ride.

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As you’ll remember from previous issues, Felixstowe’s new Mayor, Graham Newman, has chosen two charities to

The Mayor is taking on the epic challenge of ‘60 Miles on the Prom’ on behalf of his two charities which will take place on Saturday 1st September. If you would like to support this fantastic event you can visit our just giving page:

Be sure to follow us on social media for updates on the event itself and other Basic updates, and always we appreciate any and all donations!

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FELIXSTOWE TOWN AND AROUND Flaming June has gone and it is now flaming July! As a gardener I am longing for some rain as the gardens really need it. Someone of the radio today jokingly asked when the schools break up for summer as that will be the sign for the weather to change! Along with 139 other people I attended the 3rd Annual event staged by the Felixstowe Forward team at the Orwell Hotel. This year’s event was especially interesting as the format was for presentations on four topics that will have a far reaching effect on the future of Felixstowe if they all go ahead. The presentations were on (a) How can a Business Improvement District help businesses thrive in Felixstowe? (b) Felixstowe – new horizons. An iconic Leisure Centre in Felixstowe. (c) New housing and infrastructure and (d) South Seafront. This is the area from the Pier down to Manor End. It will be up to the businesses in Felixstowe as to whether there is enthusiasm to become a BID. Those businesses who are involved will pay a levy based on the rateable value of their premises and the money raised will then be invested into the Town in any way that the businesses choose. A party of us from Felixstowe visited Bury St. Edmunds before Christmas last year to hear about how the BID in Bury is benefitting the Town. As you are probably aware the idea of a new Leisure Centre on the North side of Felixstowe is out to consultation which can be found on the District council’s website. There is a clear preference to have a new build Centre – the question being where? Views expressed at the event included the need for accessibility on foot and by cycle from the Town as not everyone – especially young people – will have the use of a car!

Update from Felixstowe’s town councillor The most exciting presentation for me was that relating to South Felixstowe. This is an area of the Town that has been somewhat neglected over the years – although getting rid of the eyesore of a yacht pond and creating the events area plus the new Pier building has seen that area become attractive and popular. The North Sea Hotel has had a demolition order made on it – so, hopefully, that will be removed from our seafront in the not-too-distant future. Some work is taking place on the shelters – but it is the garden areas that were of interest and presented with a concept design of “rooms”. Volleyball and games on the area adjacent to Stan Harris’s outlets – a dune garden, formal garden, play landscape/sculpture (a place to gather, entertain and play), a parklet around the Arwela Road shelter, another dune garden and finally an artisan street (a place to shop, saunter and eat). All of this would involve removal of the Tamarisk hedge and wall which act as a barrier linking the promenade and the gardens at the present time. And finally, a restaurant on the site of the car park that was part of the Bloor sales office when the Martello Place development was taking place. This was always a scheduled part of the development. Felixstowe is developing and regenerating fast, there really is a positive buzz around the resort and all of the above will continue this positivity. Best wishes, Doreen August 2018 - The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine 21

WOODBRIDGE ART CLUB Janice Murray

Celebrating fifty years! Woodbridge Art Club was born in March 1968 and held its first exhibition in August that year. Having no suitable premises in which to hold an exhibition they hung their paintings on the railway station railings at the Town Quay. It proved so popular with the public that they continued to hang exhibitions there for several years. In 1973 Mrs Jean Gardner, who’d bought the Tide Mill and the surrounding buildings, offered the lower granary to the club on a peppercorn rent for 28 years. Using the funds they’d raised to buy materials, the club members did all the building work to renovate the granary, with the help of family and friends. They were very fortunate in having two members with building expertise, Alf Leech and Jack Lloyd. The programme of talks, demonstrations and workshops continued with more space to spread out. The club grew and thrived so much over the next decade or so that there wasn’t enough room for all the activities and no new members could be accommodated. A waiting list was growing. Something had to be done. The members decided to build an extension on the back garden and as it happened, a new member, Don Tucker, was a retired architect and he was happy to draw up plans and get the necessary building permissions. A new light and airy studio was opened in 1998. To celebrate its 50th anniversary the club has arranged a number of activities. Firstly a competition was held for paintings to be included in a calendar for 2019, now on sale. An anniversary dinner was held in the club in March and greatly enjoyed by all including three or four of the original members who were still around in Woodbridge. On the weekend of August 11th and 12th the club is holding an outdoor exhibition 22 The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - August 2018

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to celebrate that first one held in 1968. Club members will be mounting the exhibition in Whisstocks Square, outside the Long Shed. It will include pottery and lace as well as paintings, and the Woodbridge Camera Club will be holding their exhibition outside as well. A book is being produced chronicling the club’s history, complete with many interesting photos. The exhibition will be open from 10am – 5pm both days. All in all it will be a fabulous weekend of art and photography on the riverside. Shiona Hardie

NOW OPEN! A successful launch to Aqua Park Suffolk Aqua Park opened at Alton Water for its first super soaking season with special guest Michaela Doherty of Jimmy’s Farm and a pledge to support local charity, The East Anglian Air Ambulance. On 6th July 2018, Aqua Park Suffolk welcomed more than 150 people from local groups, businesses and schools to be the first to splash out on the brand new water course. Michaela Doherty cut the ribbon to officially open the park and The East Anglian Air Ambulance, Aqua Park Suffolk’s chosen charity, attended with a critical care paramedic (CCP) to show support for the event and offer some first aid training. Michaela Doherty, Managing Director of Jimmy’s Farm, said: “As a fellow local business, I was delighted to support the launch of Aqua Park Suffolk. The park is ideal for families and I’m sure the park will attract lots of local people looking for something a little bit different during the school holidays.” Mark Milsom, Critical Care Paramedic and Training Manager at EAAA, said; “We are so honoured to have been chosen as the charity to support by Aqua Park Suffolk.

We are a community funded charity so every donation made helps us keep our helicopters in the sky. It’s been great to see everyone out here having so much fun enjoying this fantastic facility.” Open now until the 9th September 2018, Aqua Park Suffolk is a staggering 8000 square metres and features 72 exciting obstacles, including climbing walls, trampolines, balance bars, rockers, rollers and the UK’s biggest slides. Whatever the weather, Aqua Park Suffolk will offer one of the most entertaining ways to enjoy the Great British outdoors this summer. Due to the high interest already received, visitors are encouraged to pre-book at www.aquaparksuffolk.co.uk to avoid disappointment. Tickets for the park are priced at £20 for a 50-minute session on the water. As an active attraction, visitors to Aqua Park Suffolk need to be ready for the physical challenge and must be aged eight and over 1.2m tall and able to swim 50 metres unaided in a buoyancy vest to take part. Buoyancy vests are provided, and wetsuits are included in the ticket price. Aqua Park Suffolk, Alton Water, Holbrook Road, Sutton, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RY 017890 693201 www.aquaparksuffolk.co.uk On Twitter: @AquaParkSuffolk On Instagram: @AquaParkSuffolk August 2018 - The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine 23

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TAKE THE LEAD Dogs - you’ve got to love them Keeping dogs as pets is said to have huge health benefits, not the least because it gets you out and about with them each and every day, come rain or shine. Guide dogs are no different, and it’s becoming sadly common to hear of attacks on them from other dogs, with a staggering 12 reports of attacks each month currently. 60% of these come from dogs off the lead and guide dogs that would otherwise be working can even be forced into early retirement due to injuries.

Campaign Events Launch at Jollyes Saturday 4th August 10am-3pm Jollyes – The Pet Superstore, Commercial Park, Commercial Rd, Ipswich IP1 1UZ

In addition to the emotional and physical trauma of an attack, for the dog and owner, this issue has cost the Guide Dog charity over £1.3 million since 2010 – the equivalent of 90,000 guide dog leads.

We’ll be launching our campaign and offering advice to dog owners. Come and collect one of our limited goodie bags for your dog! The Mayor will be attending at 11am to say a few words.

Today, the charity is launching their Take the Lead campaign, calling for the public to put their dog on a lead when they see a guide dog working. Canine researchers from the charity say this simple action could be the key to preventing future attacks.

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This year Ipswich council are participating in Take the Lead, and residents from all over Suffolk are welcome to get involved, including residents of the Felixstowe and Woodbridge area. Guide Dogs Researcher, Rachel Moxon, says, “Guide dogs are life-changing for those living with sight loss, helping their owners live life to the full. Attacks on our dogs destroy confidence and can mean a guide dog owner once again loses their freedom and independence. Putting your dog on a lead when you see a guide dog working allows you to have more control over the situation. Even if you know your dog is well-behaved, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.” For more information about the campaign and the upcoming events visit: https:// www.guidedogs.org.uk/news/news/#lead

Tuesday 7th, Thursday 9th, Saturday 11th August Come along to our stall at Ipswich Market to find out more about guide dogs and preventing attacks on guide dogs, assistance dogs and working dogs. Blindfold Walk Thursday 9th August Starting at Giles Statue Join MP Sandy Martin for a blindfold walk around the town centre. The aim of the walk is to help people understand the mobility issues blind and partially sighted people face. #TakeTheLead Dog Walk Sunday 12th August 11am Christchurch Park Get involved in Ipswich’s big dog walk! Bring along your dog for a short walk around Christchurch Park to support the campaign. There will be two length walks to cater for all. Arrive at 10.30am for registration. A suggested donation is £5 to Guide Dogs. Come along and be part of a great community. 27 August 2018 - The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine 29

ART ON THE PROM Starting at the beginning of September, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all you need to know about the upcoming event!

The fourteenth annual Art on the Prom will take place on Sunday September 3rd from 10am-4.30pm on the sea front from the pier to the Spa Gardens. The layout is expected to be the same as in the last two years, using the approach road to the Spa Theatre for entertainment and some art stalls and bringing the art activity tents into the heart of the event. Art on the Prom is a free contemporary art fair where professional and hobby artists display and sell original artwork. The beautiful setting adds an extra dimension. In 2016 over 100 artists were featured, covering a wide range of media including painting, ceramics, photography, glass, jewellery and textiles. Photographs of artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; works for 2017 are on the Studio page of this website. Art on the Prom is a free community event which attracts over 20,000 people. As well as the opportunity to browse or buy original artworks the free art activity tents, which run throughout the day, provide young and old with the chance to have a go at creating their own piece in one of the many media available. This year we have a new opportunity for those aged 15 and above to join a Drawing Workshop led by experienced artist and teacher, Malcolm Cudmore. These are free and will be repeated at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Places are limited. Please contact Malcolm to book a place on 01986893291 or email at info@malcolm-cudmore.com

Art on the Prom works with local schools and at the event a display of local childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artwork is featured . A variety of bands and entertainers perform throughout the day to add to the enjoyment of the occasion. Why not put the date in your diary now? Art on the Prom is supported by grants from local councils as well as sponsorship from local businesses. It is a non-profit making organisation which aims to promote economic well-being, provide cultural and leisure opportunities and foster a pride in our community. To find out more visit: http://www.artontheprom.org/

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WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS & MEN WILL NEVER SAY NO TO A MARS BAR Random ramblings by our local lad Victoria Wood once said, “Women can’t fold maps and men can’t get interested in headboards,” and I have to say she had a point. Now I know I’m going to be treading on potential thin ice over the next 450 words or so and I’ve no doubt I’ll be carefully considering every chunk of prose and making frequent use of the backspace key whilst scribing this month’s ramble. It’s a fact though, men and women are different and I’m not referring to the obvious anatomical dissimilarities. Let’s start with bags. Ladies, firstly why does your bag have to match your shoes? And why give yourself that impossible choice. Okay I’ll qualify that. You’ll have in your arsenal a Day Satchel, a Day Clutch, the indispensable Cross-Body, ooh let’s not forget the Evening Clutch, Straw Basket, the Medium Sized Shoulder Bag, Chic Tote and a Casual Day Bag and I’m bound to have missed some. Blokes on the other hand will have a rucksack. Erm, let me think, oh yeah and a screwed up plastic Lidl bag. Job done! Neither will match our trainers or flip-flops I have to add. Am I in trouble yet? No? Then let’s move on to the bathroom. So let’s think about this. Fellas will have, let’s say, 6 items in the bathroom at most. There’ll be a toothbrush (very possibly older than the recommended 3 months), toothpaste (squeezed from the middle), razor (if the wet variety it’ll likely be clogged with benign protein matter), shampoo (whatever was on offer), shower gel or soap (if a few days old the latter will resemble Chewbacca) and a towel (I’m not expanding on this item). Ladies on the other hand will have on average

312 different items, 92% of which will be unidentifiable by men but possibly tried out by them in secret at some point. But a word of warning, don’t experiment with anything called ‘Veet’ gents, if you do you’ll end up looking like a Peruvian Inca Orchid! If Sharon, Amanda and Kirsty go out for the evening, guess what? They’ll refer to each other as Sharon, Amanda and Kirsty. Now, if Dave, John and Richard share a lad’s night out on the town, for the entire evening they’ll be called Smiffy, Skids and Frogger! Holidays. That’s simple. The guys will book a low-cost airline ticket with cabin luggage only, which they pack the night before. Why? Well he’ll shove in a single roll-on deodorant (they last longer), 2 pairs of shorts (beach and evening), flip flops as they’ll do for all day and there’ll be no need to pack socks. A few tee shirts which can be sponged down if he drops any chilli sauce from his kebab and novelty pants. The ladies will write a list a month ahead, stage the packing by category and log on to the airline website to order two extra hold bags. The list will be revisited up until the evening before departing only to spend the night without sleep through worrying about what she’s forgotten. Then there’s driving…oh darn, I’ve run out of words! By Dean Wales August 2018 - The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine 33

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FELIXSTOWE

Wednesday 8th August Young Music Series @ 12 noon Sophie Campbell oboe and flute. St Andrews Church. Tickets £12 children free from Stillwater Books and on 01394 670633.

The Felixstowe Area Social Club for Retired Persons @2pm Meet at the Old Felixstowe Community Ctr, Ferry Road, Old Felixstowe. A talk will be given by Ken Stone titled “A Royal Year”. Coffee and tea will be served after the talk. New Members welcome. Telephone Stephen Cox for more information on 01394 809794.

Wednesday 15th August Woodbridge Art Club Exhibition @10am-5pm. A fabulous weekend of art and photography on the riverside. Celebrating their first exhibition held back in 1968. Club members will be mounting the exhibition in Whisstocks Square, outside the Long Shed. It will include pottery and lace as well as paintings, and the Woodbridge Camera Club will be holding their exhibition outside as well.

FELIXSTOWE

WildlifeWatch 10am-12noon Wildlife Watch – Local Wildlife Watch groups meet once a month at weekends, and offer nature discovery and adventure for children aged 6-12. Most groups ask for a small contribution for materials and equipment. Please contact your local leader to check if they have places and to find out more about how their group is run: Foxborrow Farm, IP12 1NA, contact Lisa Folley on 07789 632248.

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Monday 6th August

Felixstowe Childrens’ Choir Young Musicians Series @ 12 noon St Andrews Church. Young Musicians Series Tickets £12 children free from Stillwater Books and on 01394 670633.

Wednesday 22nd August

Saturday 11th August

FELIXSTOWE Free Proms on the Prom in the Spa Gardens @2pm-10pm St Andrews Church at 12.00 Young Musicians Series Tickets £12 children free from Stillwater Books and on 01394 670633.

Music in Felixstowe @12noon Eliza Burkitt violin. St Andrews Church. Tickets £12 children free from Stillwater Books and on 01394 670633.

Sunday 26th August FELIXSTOWE

Art meets Photography on Woodbridge Riverside @10am-4:30pm Woodbridge Camera Club is holding its Annual Exhibition in the newly completed ‘Longshed’ on Tide Mill Way which is part of the ‘Woodbridge Riverside’ Regeneration Project. Woodbridge Art Club are holding their Exhibition outside complemented with views of the Deben.

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Fri 10th - Sun 12th August

Music in Felixstowe @3pm. Brahms Quartetto Familia at St Nicholas Church Felixstowe Ferry . Tickets £12 children free from Stillwater Books and on 01394 670633.

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Dance Lessons Children’s and adult beginners and intermediate. St. Edmund’s Hall, Langer Road. 07757 217456. Baby & Toddler Group (Term time only) @10-11.45am £1 per family at the United Reformed Church. 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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Art on the Prom @ 10am-4.30pm On the sea front from the pier to the Spa Gardens. A free contemporary art fair where professional and hobby artists display and sell original artwork. Featuring artists producing a wide range of media including painting, ceramics, photography, glass, jewellery and textiles. Attracting over 20,000 people, Art on the Prom celebrates its 14th year in Felixstowe.

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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

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

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.

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

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Sunday 3rd September

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Music in Felixstowe Nicholas Ward Violin and Andrew Leach piano Bach at St Nicholas Church Felixstowe Ferry. Tickets £12 children free from Stillwater Books and on 01394 670633.

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

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Wednesday 29th August

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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Ferry Fest Felixstowe 2018 A four-day fabulous festival of live music, art and craft, dance, theatre, ceilidh, food and drink, beachcombing, picnics, pirates and more! A celebration of arts and the community, all in the wonderful natural setting of Felixstowe ferry. ferryfestfelixstowe@gmail.com

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

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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

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Fri 24th - Mon 27th August

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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Woodbridge Red Hat Society (Second Thursday) @2.30pm 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. Wyevale Garden Centre (Restaurant), Grundisburgh Road, Woodbridge, IP13 6HX. thebloomingfuchsias@hotmail.com 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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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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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.

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.

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Wednesdays

WOODBRIDGE

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.

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Thursday

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.

FLX

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.

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

FLX

Street Dance @6.30-7.30pm For 9-16 years old. £4. Brackenbury Sports Centre. 07549130959. justjaydance.co.uk.

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

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.

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.

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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

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

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.

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

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

FLX 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.

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

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.

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

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

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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

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

FLX

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.

FLX

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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2. The now-abandoned Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is within which modernday country? 3. Which nationality is the tennis player Marin Čilić? 4. In which year did Channel 4 begin transmission in the UK?

5. Of which African country is Khartoum the capital?

6. What is the correct pronunciation of the French fish dish ‘Bouillabaisse’? 7. The adjective ‘vespine’ is used to describe which creature?

8. Who wrote the controversial 1955 novel ‘Lolita’?

Surprise, surprise, August was named in honour of Augustus Caesar. It has 31 days because Augustus wanted as many days as Julius Caesar’s month of July*. Previously named Sextilis in Latin, it was the sixth month of the Roman calendar. *They took that extra day from February. August loans itself to some momentous historic events, including the eruption of Vesuvius in Pompeii in AD 79, the opening of the restored Sistine Chapel in Rome in 1483, and both Ferdinand Magellan (1519) and Christopher Columbus (1492) setting sail. August is the only month this year that begins on a Thursday. In a leap year, February begins on the same day of the week as August.

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