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Contents... Page 4 Local lad

Page 11 Town and about

Page 6 Advertising with us

Page 13 Family stories

Page 7 Festival of fabric

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Page 8 Local person & BASIC Life Charity

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Page 9 The big food blog & Local theatre

Page 17 What’s on in Felixstowe

Page 10 Local photographer

Page 18 Index page

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I’d love to ‘hear’ from you “Random ramblings by our local lad” Other than having to don my reading glasses (two for the price of one with coated lenses thrown in - bargain… although they wouldn’t let me have one of those little Larry Grayson chains for free) to read the preparation instructions of an Angel Delight, I consider myself very fortunate that I face few other physical challenges. Now, although I try and keep my article light and witty (well I make myself laugh at least), I wanted to shine a light on my slightly more serious side to launch the New Year. For those who don’t know me beyond the lovely Felixstowe Magazine, I work as a PR and journalist in the realms of what’s ‘poshly’ referred to as TV access services; that’s subtitling to the likes of most folk. Yes I’m afraid I work in the industry sector responsible for caption faux pas such as referring to the famous singer “engle Bert humper distinct” and the request for “a minute’s violence” instead of “silence” following the solemn announcement that the dear old Queen Mother had passed away. And there are the captioned sound descriptions such as “[loudly implied cannibalism]” and “[sobbing mathematically]”, erm, what’s that’s supposed to sound like? However humorous the gaffes in news and live TV subtitles can sometimes be (switch them

on for a giggle), captions open up a raft of entertainment and information to people who are deaf or suffer a degree of hearing loss. TV, cinemas, theatres and museum and other cultural venues all offer captioning for people who may otherwise find it difficult to follow spoken dialogue. One aspect of my job I’m really very thankful for is the number of deaf people I’ve met and become friends with… and their wicked sense of humour. But possibly what I’m even more grateful for is what I’ve learned as a result; things I’d never considered before, such as the many challenges faced by people with hearing loss. It’s because of this I learned British Sign Language (used by around 50,000 deaf people in the UK) and trained as a Community Fundraising Ambassador for the charity Action on Hearing Loss. Now, not wanting to be too dry, but did you know that there are around 11 million deaf or hard-of-hearing people here in the UK? At the moment that’s about 1 in 6 people and the number is continually growing. As well as funding scientific research projects and lobbying, for example, for better subtitling, Action on Hearing Loss support people with hearing loss and work towards reducing the isolation they may experience. So if your business, organisation or group would like to know about the charity and its work, or you’re looking at supporting an important charity in 2017, drop me a line at dean.wales@btinternet.com. Thanks and have a very happy and loving New Year.

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Festival of Fabric “A vintage inspired celebration of dressmaking” Felixstowe Sewing School are hosting the Festival of Fabric on 19th February 2017 at the Welcome Hall, Trimley St Mary. It’s a vintage inspired day celebrating dressmaking and is aimed to inspire and educate sewing and vintage style enthusiasts in fabulous frock making. There are a range of activities with specialist stall holders tempting attendees with their wares and sharing their considerable expertise to assist in making lovely garments with a vintage twist.

to try as well as an exhibition of gorgeous vintage clothing. Not only that, but there is a programme of specialist workshops (to be booked in advance) to learn hand smocking, working with felt to produce authentic 1940’s corsages and millinery feather manipulation! It’s sure to be a wonderful day and refreshments will be offered with proper china.

“We are aiming for the Festival of Fabric to be an inspiration to those coming along as well as a wonderful day of trading for our specialist stall holders. This day is going to be a first for Felixstowe and we are really looking forward to welcoming all the stitching enthusiasts through the door on the 19th February,” comments Amanda Bowden, co-organiser of the Festival and proprietor of Felixstowe Sewing School.

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Gorgeous vintage haberdashery, authentic reproduction patterns, retro knitting patterns and sewing machines will be available to buy. Mr Tim, sewing machine specialist, will be there with a splendid selection of original machines

Join us for a day all about making frocks and fabulous finery. Date: 19th February 2017 Where: Welcome Hall, High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, England, IP11 OTN Entry £3.00 www.festivaloffabric.co.uk Instagram: festivaloffabric Facebook page: Festival of Fabric Press and further information: Amanda Bowden 07787 981493 or Jenny Tidman 07979 180484 Felixstowe Sewing School, 69 Bath Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7JW ©Felixstowesewingschool2016

BASIC Life Charity updates As a New Year beckons, maybe it’s a good time to reflect on all that happened in 2016 while anticipating some exciting events to come. In the last year BASIC have been involved in many aspects of community life around Felixstowe and Walton. Of course, our major project has been our unique method of food redistribution locally. Our idea of a ‘Community Pop-Up Shop’ has gained the attention of local media such as BBC Radio and ITV News. We’ve received enquiries from all over the country and it was wonderful to welcome Bishop Mike Harrison during November. The Bishop was more than impressed with the simple yet extremely effective system and said he would ‘be delighted if the model was adopted throughout the churches in the East of England’. Of course, the idea isn’t limited to churches and we would welcome enquiries from any group who wish to open their own ‘Pop-Up’. During November we opened at St.Philips in

Cheering on Andrew It’s not often that Felixstowe can boast of having an Olympic Athlete, but we’re pleased to say that local lad, Andrew Brooks has been selected for the Special Olympics Great Britain National Games being held in Sheffield next year! Andrew, 41, who has Down’s syndrome, is very excited about representing the Eastern Region and has been chosen for the Shot-Put, Discus and Javelin events all of which may lead to his selection to represent Great Britain in the 2018 Euro Games and the 2019 World Summer Games. The cost for each athlete to attend is £565 p/p. The BASIC Life Charity has very kindly sponsored Andrew for the full amount so that his carers and coach can attend to cheer him along! BASIC’s founder Graham Denny says, “We received a request for assistance and were delighted to be able to cover the cost of Andrew’s amazing achievement. We feel Felixstowe should be very proud of Andrew and we’re sure he’ll do very well at next year’s games.” We at The Felixstowe Magazine, would like to congratulate Andrew on his stellar achievement and wish him huge success in the years to come.

Wadgate Road and already the feedback has been extremely positive. Looking forward to 2017 we are excited about local Downs Syndrome man Andrew Brooks, who is the only Felixstowe athlete to have been selected for the Special Olympics which will be held in Sheffield in the summer. He has been selected for three events – Discus, Shot-Put and Javelin. BASIC have been pleased to sponsor the entire cost of Andrew’s appearance and we know the Felixstowe people will offer their warmest encouragement. Finally, can we say a massive ‘Thank You’ to all those lovely people who donated items for our Christmas sacks and shoe boxes. At the time of writing they are all ready to be packed – but by now they will have been delivered to people who will be really delighted. A Happy New Year to everybody. We hope 2017 proves to be a wonderful year for all in every way.

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“Celebrating Felixstowe’s many cultural delights with what we love best... food! “ After celebrating 12 months in business, the Spa Pavilion Theatre in Felixstowe is looking forward to another bumper year with top-name acts flocking to the seaside to perform on their stage in 2017. The theatre has a wide variety of shows booked up as far as November 2017. Some of the highlights include: Back by popular demand this month Marshall King’s The Only Way is Elvis on Saturday 14th January from 7.30pm. Also this month Derek Acorah comes to Felixstowe with his Whispers from Heaven Tour on Saturday 21st January from 7.30pm. From Thursday 26th January the theatre plays host to the Eastern Edge Theatre Company who bring their fabulous production of Guys & Dolls to The Spa until Saturday 28th with matinee and evening performances available. Looking ahead to just one of their shows in February you have the chance to step back in time to the golden era of pop music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor with Lipstick on your Collar on Friday 10th February at 7.30pm. Other big names coming to Felixstowe in the New Year we can reveal are the Legendary Bay City Rollers, The Manfreds and TRextasy who have been performing all around the world now for an incredible 25 years. Finally, if you loved Pride & Prejudice don’t miss Noel & Gertie which chronicles the legendary lifelong friendship of playwright Noel Coward and actress Gertrude Lawrence. Featuring songs, sketches and scenes from some of Coward’s finest works, Noel and Gertie is on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th March with matinee and evening performances available. To be the first to hear of all shows in 2017 by signing up for the Spa’s newsletter go to: www.felixstowespa.co.uk or for tickets call the Box Office open Tue-Sun 11am-4pm 01394 284962.

By now you’ve probably had your fill of turkey and Christmas pud, so we have a deliciously easy recipe which works nicely for dessert or even for a healthy breakfast. Another excellent excuse to take advantage of this yummy dish is that satsumas are also in season in January - all the better! If you are preparing a breakfast we recommend substituting the ice cream with greek yogurt for a protein boost. To make a two-person serving of caramelised satsumas here’s what to do. Ingredients: 4 satsumas (or oranges), peeled and halved Honey 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp nutmeg 1/2 pomegranate 1 handful of unshelled pistachios Ice cream (or yogurt) to serve. Method: Place your halved satsumas or oranges into an oven-proof dish - the beauty of cooking fruits from the orange family is that they become juicier when cooked, so be sure to keep the juice for serving as it makes a delicious ‘sauce’. Drizzle honey over the satsumas and sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg on top, then place under a high grill for about 10 minutes until the tops are just starting to go black at the edges. Once the satsumas are done place them into an appropriate serving dish, ensuring you pour their juice over the top. Scoop out and scatter over the pomegranate seeds and a few pistachios. Finish off with a generous scoop of ice cream or, for breakfast, greek yogurt. Enjoy! The Big Food Blog hello@thebigfoodblog.com

Local photographer Mr Skits Photography Tell us your name and what kind of photography you do... My Name is Adam McCallum. I do a mixture of landscape photography, nature and gaming photography. How did your photography take this direction? Well when I was around 16 I started going for a lot of walks in the Felixstowe and Trimley countryside - when I would come across a view I liked the look of, I’d just snap a quick photo with my phone. After doing that for a few months I found myself putting more thought into what I was taking a picture of and I just seemed to have a grown a talent for it over time. It was only last year that I really decided to take things with my photography further with making my Facebook and Instagram pages because of the positive feedback I was being given from friends and family. What inspires your photography? The positive feedback I get, it really motivates me. That and the rest of the photographers that I follow on Facebook and Instagram. We’re praising one another’s work and it’s a great community to be a part of. Is there anything about Felixstowe that inspires your photography? Something I tell myself and others in photography is there are those who see a puddle and only think of rain and keep walking and then there are those who see a puddle and can admire the clarity of it’s reflection. Felixstowe is full of natural beauty. One of my favourite places to go is the Trimley Marshland area, the River Orwell always has something to offer. What project have you been particularly proud of? I think what I’m mostly proud of is how I’ve kept going and continue to keep trying. My Instagram page has been growing pretty well with over 800 followers - to some that may not sound a lot but to me it means a lot. Any claims to fame? Haha, well I don’t know anyone famous but my one of my photos was featured on the front cover of The Felixstowe Magazine earlier this year and now here I am with another amazing opportunity. Anything else you’d like readers to know? I don’t want to sound cheesy or anything and I know I’m not one of the greatest examples but for those who have a dream but don’t think they can make it, you won’t know until you try. I didn’t think I’d ever come this far with my photography when I first started but here I am being offered amazing opportunities such as writing for this brilliant local magazine. Don’t give up in what you want, if you want something chase it. Nice! How can readers contact you? My email is adam.skits@hotmail.com. Readers can also follow me on my social media: Facebook: Mr Skits Photography and Instagram: Mr_Skits_Photography This article was sponsored by Kerseys Solicitors www.kerseys.co.uk. Contact Vicki Mead on 01473 407110 or vicki.mead@kerseys.co.uk

Felixstowe town and around The festive season has started. The town looks lovely with the Christmas lights – great work from The Lions – the shops are displaying delicious Christmas food – late night shopping on the Fridays leading up to Christmas about to start and a pile of Christmas cards sitting on my dining room table waiting to be written! The headline news this month is the report about to go before Suffolk Coastal Cabinet to approve a new scheme of charging and tenancies that will have a detrimental effect on many beach hut owners if it goes ahead. The rental charges are scheduled to increase by 10% year on year reaching a maximum of £7k at the end of the suggested 1 year license and 9 year lease period. There will be many, many hut owners who cannot meet this type of financial demand as many are pensioners but add to this the change from the £32.60 transfer fee when a hut is sold now to 3 times the annual rent for the same service again if this scheme is approved. As you can imagine the inboxes of all Felixstowe Councillors are full of angry comments at the proposals as well as letters coming through the post in a similar vein. Those of us on the District council will be doing our best to persuade Cabinet members against voting for these proposals. By the time you read this it will have happened one way or the other. The subject of the indiscriminate parking in the town was discussed at a Safer Neighbourhood meeting in December. The Police agreed with all the comments made but admitted that lack of staff made it impossible to “police” the town on a regular basis. However, when possible, special constables and a PCSO are doing their best to monitor the situation. I got

caught up in a gridlock situation trying to exit Victoria Street into Hamilton Road to be faced with a large lorry parked on the corner by the café. A stream of cars – including a taxi – parked on the left hand side (not allowed) and restricting the flow of cars trying to turn into Hamilton Road from Wolsey Gardens, with traffic trying to drive down the road to Bent Hill unable to move! Some drivers are so thoughtless at times. An online conversation has started about the condition of the shelters on the seafront. I hear that there is some plan to do work on these in the future – but what that is and what it entails I have no knowledge. An update on the Wetherspoons site from that which I gave you last month is that it is not just the gas main across the site that is holding up progress but certain planning requirements that have yet to be agreed with the District Council. The Post Office has now moved into W.H. Smith. A controversial planning application was received to remove the doors and replace with automated bi-fold doors painted white. This application was vehemently opposed by Felixstowe Town Council as the shop is in a conservation area and the proposals would be intrusive, out of character and the insertion of a proposed ATM would combine to destroy the very essence of the current frontage. We have already lost some of our traditional shop fronts – most famously Westbrooks (now Hughes). I hope we win this battle. Happy New Year to everyone. Doreen Savage

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JM Hewitt “An update from talented local author” One year after the success of my debut crime fiction novel, Exclusion Zone, I’m pleased to announce a further two-book publication deal. The first of these, The Hunger Within, was published on 23rd October by Endeavour Press in Kindle format, with paperbacks hitting the shelves in time for Christmas. I had it in my mind as I set to work that any research wouldn’t be as interesting as that of my Chernobyl based thriller, Exclusion Zone. I was wrong! The Hunger Within is based around the hunger strikes of the prisoners in HMP Maze in 1981. As soon as I began to write the novel I knew that factual correctness and authenticity were going to be absolutely vital. I also knew that of the 23 men who took part in the hunger strikes, 13 of them survived, and chances were they were still alive today, so I set about tracking them down - before long I had made contact with an original, surviving, hunger striker called Laurence McKeown. In 1981 Laurence, a former I.R.A gunman was serving a life sentence in Maze prison. He was happy to share his story with me, and what a tale it was. Laurence didn’t back away from any details about the physical side effects of the hunger strikes, even though they made for uncomfortable reading. These protests and the ramifications were raw and very real. The protests also bought up many questions for me, both as a reader and a writer. Could I believe in a cause

so much that I would die for it? I didn’t think so, but as a novelist I had to make the writing true and to do this meant that my own feelings had to be put aside to enable the emotions of my characters to come through. It is much the same dilemma in the second book that Endeavour Press are publishing. The Duty is slightly more angled towards the Domestic Noir genre, with a woman, Kate, who realises just how trapped she is by the boundaries set by her husband, in the home and life that they share. This is an unfamiliar setting for me, that of mental abuse and restriction, and I’ve put a lot of time into discovering the depths that desperate people will go to for an escape. For both The Hunger Within and The Duty, I enlisted the mentorship of friend and award winning local author, Ruth Dugdall - to have the expertise of somebody who has a decades worth of experience in this industry is priceless. I also had a short story published in a horror anthology, entitled Twisted. Twisted became practically an overnight success, going straight into the charts and knocking Stephen King off the number 1 spot. Exclusion Zone, The Hunger Within and Twisted are all on sale in both Kindle and paperback via amazon.co.uk. On 26th April 2017, I will be appearing at Ipswich County Library to talk about my novels and my publishing journey over the last year. I hope to see you there.

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What’s on in Felixstowe Sunday 1st January

Music in Felixstowe @3pm, The Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe. New Year’s Day concert. Tickets £16, children free, from Stillwater Books, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, and Music in Felixstowe on 01394 670633.

Wednesday 4th January

Music to Enjoy @7.30pm. Phil Speirs presents “But for War”. At the United Reformed Church Hall, Tomline Road.

Sunday 8th January

Gippeswyk Singers @7:30pm. At St Michael’s Church The Drift, Martlesham IP5 3PL. Choral and brass band music to celebrate the New Year incl. Bob Chilcott’s “Little Jazz Mass” and a sing-along medley from “Oliver!” Refreshments available. £6 (children free). Profits to Parkinson’s UK (Felixstowe) and Suffolk Refugee Support (Ipswich). Tickets available at the door or in advance from: Phil Speirs, 2 Treetops, Felixstowe IP11 9ER (send SAE with cheque payable to “Gippeswyk Singers”) www.gippeswyksingers.co.uk.

Monday 9th January

Felixstowe WEA @2pm at Felixstowe Library. First lecture of 7 week course on “Why Shakespeare? The man, his theatre, the craftsmanship, performance and legacy of his plays” given by Ron Marks and organised by Felixstowe WEA. Cost for course £50. For info: Wendy Webb on 670040 or mary.halliwell31@btinternet.com.

Tuesday 10th January

The Felixstowe Area Social Club for Retired Persons @2pm. At the Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, IP11 9NB. Talk on “How and Why the Wolf Became Man’s Best Friend.” £1 to members, £2 to non-members. New members welcome. Call Matthew Robertson on 282202 for more info.

Friday 13th January

Music in Felixstowe @7.30pm, Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club. Tickets £12, children free, from Stillwater Books, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, and Music in Felixstowe on 670633.

Sunday 22nd January

Wednesday 25th January

Music in Felixstowe @11.30am. At His Lordship’s Library, Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe. Admission £10. Advance booking advisable: tickets from Stillwater Books, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, and Music in Felixstowe on 01394 670633

Wednesday 1st February Music to Enjoy @7.30pm. Mike Stephenson presents “In sweet music is such art” (William Shakespeare) 7.30pm in the United Reformed Church Hall, Tomline Road.

16th to 18th February

Trinity Players @7.30pm. An evening of two one act plays, “The Samaritan” by Philip Johnson and “Properly Processed” by Lynn Britney. At Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road. Phone Anne on 01394 285305 for tickets £8 in aid of the Alzheimers Society, East of England Dementia Action Alliance.

Saturday 11th February

Elvis Tribute Act. @7.30pm. At the Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road. A family fun evening with Andy Kelso, singing the best of Elvis and weaving in stories of Elvis’s life along with his own. Come dressed as your favourite Elvis song. Prize for the best three costumes. Refreshments. £7 for adults and £3 for children. Phone Anne on 01394 285305. All proceeds for the Level Two Youth project and redevelopment of Kirton Chapel.

Mondays

Bridge Club @6.45-10pm. Rubber Bridge Partners. Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe. Call Ron on 277085. A V A GO Art Group @1.30-4.30pm. For pros and amateurs. Refreshments incl. £2. St Edmunds Hall, Langer Road. 275690. Felixstowe Old People’s Welfare Association Monday-Friday @10am-4pm. Pop in for a cuppa, meet old and new friends. At Senior Citizens Centre at Broadway House, Orwell Road. 278061.

United Service @6.30pm -7.30pm. Felixstowe Academy (Auditorium). Hosted by Churches Together in Felixstowe with Rev Simon Goddard. Theme ”Crossing Barriers” written by churches in Germany. Followed by refreshments. sue.hockenhull@yahoo.co.uk www.churchestogetherfelixstowe.org

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

Tuesday 24th January

Baby & Toddler Group (term time only) @10-11.45am. For Mothers/Parents/ Carers with Babies & Toddlers. All welcome. £1 per family (incl. tea/ coffee/squash & biscuits). United Reformed Church (corner Tomline/ Orwell Road).

Felixstowe Art Group @ 7.30pm. Michael Barratt presents a talk and advice on Framing and general presentation of art work. Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe. Members free, visitors £2. 276975. www.felixstoweartgroup.org.

Tuesdays

Tutti Frutti Voices @7.30-9.30pm. During school term (including half term). Email: tuttifruttivoices@gmail.com. Rehearsals at the Seaton Road Methodist Church, IP11 9BT.

Dance Lessons Children’s and adult beginners and intermediate. St. Edmund’s Hall, Langer Road. 07757 217456. Felixstowe Opportunity Group @9.30am-12pm. For children from birth and for their siblings. Parents/ carers enjoy respite for part of the session. £1.50. Maidstone Campus of the Academy. 286399 or visit www.facebook.com/ FelixstoweOpportunityGroupFog. Felixstowe and District Horticultural Society (the second Tuesday of every month) £2 for guests. Old Felixstowe Community Centre. Call Diane 284647.

Wednesdays

Variations Choir @7.15-9pm. The ability to read music is not essential. At the Function Room, Felixstowe Conservative Club. 276478. Street Dance @6.30-7.30pm. Develop choreography skills, hiphop moves and freestyle. For 9-16 years old. £4. Brackenbury Sports Centre. 07549 130959 or visit www.justjaydance.co.uk.

Thursdays

Speakers of Felixstowe (The second Thursday of the month) @7.30pm. A warm welcome awaits. Landguard Room, Marlborough Hotel. Felixstowe FREE Fit Club (Every Thursday unless stated otherwise on our website). @7.15pm. Work out smarter! FREE. NOT bootcamp. British Legion Hut, Mill Lane. www.felixstowefitclub. co.uk. www.facebook.com/ felixstowefitclub. Or call/text Jamma on 07850214463. Walking Football @6.30-7.30pm. Outdoor 5-a-side for over 50’s. £3. Brackenbury. 270278. Felixstowe Twins Club @10am-12noon. Felixstowe Academy (old site), Maidstone Road, IP11 9EF. www.felixstowetwinsclub.co.uk. Felixstowe Opportunity Group @1-3pm. For children from birth and for their siblings. Parents/ carers enjoy respite for part of the session. £1.50. Maidstone Campus of the Academy. 286399 or visit 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. All welcome. FREE. Broadway House, Orwell Road. Kirton and Falkenham Parent and Toddler Group @1-3pm. £1.50 per family. Kirton Church Hall. 07742 227877.

Fridays

Rob’s Spiritual Awareness Centre (first Friday of the month) @7-10pm. Talks, readings and more. Open to all faiths, denominations and beliefs. £2. Trimley Welcome Hall, Trimley High Street. robert.lummis@ntlworld.com. Baby & Toddler Group (term time only) @10-11.45am. A relaxed group for Mothers/Parents/Carers with Babies & Toddlers. £1 per family (incl. tea/ coffee/squash & biscuits). United Reformed Church (corner Tomline/ Orwell Road). 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. Songs and Rhymes for Babies and Tots @9.30-10am and 11.30am-12noon At Felixstowe Library. Free but ticketed. 694880. Stories in the Middle @10.15-10.45am. At Felixstowe Library. Story time with songs and crafts for pre-school. Free. 694880.

Saturdays

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. Market (by the Old Felixstowe Community Association) @10am-12noon. Every second Saturday (except June). Raffle, cake, plants, cards, wool, jewellery, books, crafts 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 Alex @8-10.30pm. The Alex. 123, Undercliff Road West. Free! www.jazzeast.vpweb.co.uk. Dance Classes @10-11am. 4-7year olds: Ballet and modern dance. Learn and develop technique, creativity. And @11am-12pm. 8-12 year olds: modern and street dance class. Brackenbury Sports Centre. £5. 270278. To view our comprehensive list of events, or to list your event, go to our featured listing website: www.neyuu.com. To submit an event for the magazine email us at: info@thefelixstowemagazine.com. We try and ensure the listings are correct, but please check with the organisers of activities and events when attending for the first time.

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