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Welcome to May I love May - it always gets the ball rolling with lots of summer events. A few reasons why May’s issue floats my boat more than ever:

1. I had the opportunity to personally interview the lovely Giovanni Pernice from Strictly Come Dancing, (page 12). 2. The photography that’s come our way from local people is more than impressive and I’m chuffed as nuts to be able to showcase them to you. 3. We have yet another beauty of a recipe to get you salivating! So enjoy the read and don’t forget, when contacting any of our advertisers, to mention that you saw their advert in our magazine. In the marketing world, knowing where interest in their business has come from is priceless. Have a great May!

Contents Page 4 Book Review

Page 21 Town and Around

Page 6-7 Masquerade Ball for Charity

Page 22-23 Local Theatre

Page 8-9 Photo of the month

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Page 10-11 Local Photography Page 12-13 Exclusive Interview Giovanni Pernice Page 14 Local Person Christine Walkden Page 15-16 Exclusive Offers

Page 25 Recipe Page 26 Free Tennis Weekend Page 27-28 Exclusive Offers Page 29 Book Festival Page 31-32 Exclusive Offers Page 33 Local Lad Dean Wales Page 34-37 What’s On Listings

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BOOK REVIEW BY SUSAN BALDANI Surprise after surprise with this new page turner that recently hit the shelves I love stories that keep me guessing, that surprise and shock me. When I’m absorbed in a great book, I tend to forget about the world around me and let myself drift into another place and time. This is what happened while reading “The Wife Between Us.” Written by Sarah Pekkanen and Greer Hendricks and released in January 2018, the jacket sleeve does warn you not to make assumptions about what is happening or the people involved, because nothing is as it seems. With this is mind, I began to read. And yes, I did make assumptions and thought I had it all figured out. I mean, it seemed so obvious what was happening and who was involved. Then a little less than halfway through the book – bam! I never saw it coming. The twists and turns that happen afterwards were delightful, while at the same time a little disturbing. But in a fun way, of course. The characters in this book have great depth and emotion. There are ex-wives, a sister and a future wife, but who is who? Don’t be so sure, as I was. There are good people and bad people, but again, which is which? I can’t say too much about the plot without giving it away, and I don’t want to ruin the outcome for anyone. But let’s just say it’s a love story with a complex mystery intertwined throughout. There’s Vanessa, Nellie, Emma, Maureen and Kate, women who all share a varied and complex relationship with one man. His name is Richard, and he has affected the lives of each of these characters immensely. But is he charming and refined or manipulative and dangerous? And what about the women? Are they really who you think they are? 4

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Trying to figure out the real people behind the facades is what will make this book hard to put down. And you will be surprised right up to the very end. Just when you think you finally, at last, have it all figured out, don’t be so sure. Another surprise is always lurking as you turn the page. Sarah Pekkanen is the bestselling author of seven previous novels and Greer Hendricks was a long-time editor at Simon and Schuster; this is her first novel. 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. suebaldani@yahoo.com, Twitter @mywritingwall www.mywritingwall.com.

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MASQUERADE CHA A fantastic charity ball with Felixstowe’s legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll band, J.S and The Lockerbillies The Ipswich Hospital Charity are excited to announce the “Masquerade Charity Ball” at The Venue at Kersey Mill on Friday, 22nd June 2018 at 7pm in aid of the Blossom Appeal. 6

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This glamorous evening will include a night of live entertainment with a drinks reception, a three course meal with wine in a beautiful location. Ticket price is £50 per person. J.S and The Lockerbillies will be our band for the night who have previously played at Glastonbury! So get your dancing shoes ready to ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’! All money raised will go towards The Ipswich Hospital Charity, supporting the Blossom Appeal. Help us build a new

“There is a lot of getting up and down and walking to and from for imaging and treatment, and it’s a very impersonal space,” former breast cancer patient Jo Whitelaw remembers the experience of visiting the hospital all too well. But the now 55-year-old also remembers the “amazing” care she received. She said: “The hospital was my security blanket. I got all the support and reassurance I could’ve asked for from the team. They were always there when I needed them.” Jo, from Great Blakenham, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 after discovering a lump in her breast. Initially she thought it was benign as she’d had others removed in the past. But it did turn out to be cancerous. When the lump was removed cancer cells were still found so Jo went on to have her breast removed and gruelling chemotherapy and drug treatment to fight the disease. She said: “It’s a very open and impersonal space. I remember when I first went to hospital I sat there and looked at all the people in the waiting room and felt very alone.

ARITY BALL £2.5 million Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital where every breast care patient can have the best possible experience when they come to hospital. The new centre will bring all elements of breast care at The Ipswich Hospital under one roof and provide an environment where patients can be imaged, biopsied where necessary, and see their clinician in one appointment without the need to get dressed and undressed several times. There will also be new dedicated clinics for men and young people.

“The new centre could be more personal, but then there would be opportunities and spaces to talk if people wanted to.” Jo, married with two children, four grandchildren (and another on the way) has now been clear of cancer for five years. Help us build a new Breast Centre at Ipswich Hospital whilst enjoying a glamorous night. To purchase tickets please visit www.ipswichhospitalcharity.co.uk contact 01473 702929 or email at: charity@ipswichhospital.nhs.uk

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PHOTO OF THE MONTH

This month’s photo of the month had to be this stunning photo by Richard Wright. Woodbridge Magazine 2018 photogrpahy on Instagram: rjwrightphotos 8 The Felixstowe &Richard! Congratulations, View more of- May Richard’s

Well done to all photographers who submitted their wonderful photos to us this over their photos, please feel free to email us. You can also join our facebook g 1. Chris Flavin - instagram.com/chrisflavin, 2. Glynne Blackall, 3 & 4. Louella Violet D

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month. We continue to be impressed with the composition and quality. For anyone who wishes to send group: Felixstowe & Woodbridge Photographers. Credits for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photography are as follows: Daniels (aged 16), 5 & 10. Bernadette Mooney, 6 & 11. Richard Coe, 7. John Richardson, 8 & 9. Tricia Thompson.

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The Italian Stallion comes to Felixstowe as part of his his UK and Irel Here’s an exclusive interview with the man himself by our Edito BBC ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ star, Giovanni Pernice, who reached the finals of the hit show with his celebrity partner, Debbie McGee, is set to head back out on tour this year in his sensational brandnew dance show ‘Born to Win’. After the huge success of his debut tour ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Pernice returns with Luba Mushtuk, dancer and assistant choreographer on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, as his gorgeous leading lady, along with ‘Dancing with the Stars Ireland’ professionals Giulia Dotta, Kai Widdrington, Emily Barker, and Curtis Pritchard. The show also welcomes the fantastic Stephen Vincent and Kylee Brown from the international ‘Burn the Floor’ tour. With glitzy costumes and spectacular routines, the show, choreographed by ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ creative director, Jason Gilkison, and produced by Strictly Theatre Co., will tell a stunning tale of love and passion. Born on 5th September 1990, Pernice is the current Guinness World Record holder for Jive kicks and flicks, performing 55 in 30 seconds in a challenge held in December 2016. The next year, in December 2017, he broke the world record for the most Charleston swivel steps in 30 seconds, completing correctly 24. Giovanni will be visiting our very own Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe on his tour, so we caught up with him to find out where he gets his passion for dancing… When did you start dancing? I’ve always danced. When I was young I used to watch Come Dancing (a British ballroom dancing competition show that ran from 1950-1998) with my parents. I was inspired by the chemistry between the dancers and fell in love with Latin dancing. Though Jive is my favourite, Latin is my specialty. 12 The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - May 2018

Where do you get your inspiration from? Musical theatre is a real inspiration for me and the last show I saw on stage was Dream Girls. I also love what I do, and dancing on television is something else. You’re dancing in front of millions and when it’s live you want to be perfect! What would you consider to be the highlight of your career? I am very blessed that people love me and that I’m good at my job. Winning the championships, working on Strictly, they’re all highlights in my life but they came from lots of challenges. What would you say has been your greatest challenge? For me, the biggest challenge was what I had to leave home. I was 14 when I went to live on my own. I went to study in the biggest academy and I achieved great results. I have one sister, she runs a studio and my parents dance too. I was supported by my parents very much. We’re a close family, so leaving home was hard, but if I didn’t do that I wouldn’t be here talking to you and doing everything I do now. Do you have any goals you’d still like to achieve? I love what I do; dancing on televsion. Dancing in front of millions on television compared to dancing in front of a live audience is very different. You want to be good and be perfect and that’s what I strive for. I’m good at my job. I’m really lucky and I’ve been blessed from God. I just want to carry on and enjoy it. There’s a lot of good points in my career… when I won the

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land tour, ‘Born to Win’. or, Mandeep Birdy championships… getting the job on Strictly. So I’m very grateful for these acheivements. What has been your favourite place to perform? Difficult - everywhere has been great. We did 32 shows last year, 56 this year in the UK and Ireland! I’ve never been to Felixstowe before and I’m looking forward to seeing the town and the people, and tasting the best fish and chips as recommended by you! Any words for aspiring dancers? I would say if you have a dream, followit. Never give up as one day it will happen. I look forward to seeing you all in Felixstowe! There are also a limited number of VIP tickets available where people can meet Giovanni before the show, get a signed print and have photo opportunities. www.giovannipernice.com.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS PART 2: THE GOLDEN HOUR The best time take photos: “The Golden Hour” If there’s one thing that can make or break a photograph more than any other, it’s lighting. You might have the most incredible landscape or stunning portrait model, but without the right quality of light you can still be left with a flat, dull, and uninspiring photo. This is particularly true in outdoor photography - it can often be difficult or impossible to use artificial lighting to illuminate your subject, so you’re completely reliant on the natural light.

the biggest difference in my outdoor photography. It may mean having to go out with your camera at times when you’d rather be curled up in bed, but it’s worth the sacrifice. (And so glad I’ve forced myself up on those occasions.) If I was to pick my favourite time of day to shoot, it would be the early morning as the sun is rising. It’s amazing watching the world come to life with soft beautiful light. Your photos will look amazing in this gorgeous natural diffused light. Now go explore the “magic hour”. Alan Boyle from Elm Studios

As a result, it’s critical to find the right time of day to shoot your outdoor scene. Thankfully, professional and amateur photographers have been thinking about this problem since the invention of the first camera, and have found the perfect solution - the so-called “golden hour”. The golden hour, sometimes called the “magic hour”, is roughly the first hour of light after sunrise, and the last hour of light before sunset, although the exact duration varies between seasons. During these times the sun is low in the sky, producing a soft, diffused light which is much more flattering than the harsh midday sun that so many of us are used to shooting in. This type of light produces less contrast, reducing the chances of losing parts of your subject in strong shadows or blown-out highlights. The warm glow adds a pleasing feel to the scene, and the long shadows help to pick out details, adding texture and depth to the image. As an added benefit, there are generally fewer people around at dawn and dusk than there are at other times of the day, giving you a chance to capture your images in relative peace. The first golden hour of the day will begin just before sunrise and continue for about an hour. The second golden hour will begin around an hour before sunset and finish just after. Shooting during the golden hour is without a doubt the one tip that has made May 2018 - The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine 17

BASIC LIFE CHARITY At the time of writing we’re basking in glorious sunshine in Felixstowe after the winter which didn’t want to leave! We hope it’s sunny for you now. Donations April was a great time for us as we were lucky enough to be selected as the charity which would benefit from some great fundraising. Firstly, Colin D’eath hosted a railway exhibition at Trimley Station and raised £455 for BASIC! Colin presented the cheque to BASIC’s Sarah during one of our weekly pop-up shops at Trimley Free Church. Secondly, we were the recipients of a magnificent £1640 from Felixstowe Trades and Labour Club as their nominated charity for last year. Secretary Jennifer MacKinnon and other committee members handed over the cheque during a night of live music. Obviously, we’re very grateful to the above and all the people who support us throughout the year. 18 The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - May 2018

A regular update from a brilliant local charity, providing financial, practical and general support High Sheriff Yet another highlight for us was a visit to the Langer Road pop-up, our Walton shop and our Depot by The High Sherriff of Suffolk. He was very interested in how we maximise the revenue from donated items and it was nice to be able to show him around. Plastic We’re almost ready to start yet another initiative in Felixstowe – this time with a view to the town becoming more aware of the use of plastic and hopefully to enable us to use less of it. Following the idea of Gemma Smith we’re working closely with those implementing plans to make it happen – so please watch this space! Have a lovely May!

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FELIXSTOWE TOWN AND AROUND On the first Saturday in April two new initiatives were launched in the town. The first was the Parkrun the other the launch of the Friends of Felixstowe Library. I did not attend or take part in the first but upwards of 450 people did. Clearly, the Parkrun is set to become a very popular event in Felixstowe and taking place along the promenade it provides an ideal running area. The event will be weekly and well done to Sarah Fitch for her role in getting this great new event ‘off the ground’. I did, however, attend the launch of the Friends of Felixstowe Library along with 80+ other people. Another great idea which will support the excellent library facilities we have in Felixstowe and for the princely sum of £1 you can become a ‘Friend’. There will be a series of fundraising events in the future where the money raised will go to provide new and better facilities at the library. The café was open for the launch and I sincerely hope that in some way the new committee can get this facility up and running again - if only to serve tea/coffee and light refreshments. Notification that the Felixstowe Branch Line improvement works are about to commence came through my inbox this week. The improvements are an upgrade and will involve laying a new 1.4 km loop track between Trimley Station and Grimston Lane foot crossing and upgrade the barrier protection at four vehicle level crossings. When completed the additional line will be able to carry more container traffic to and from the port helping to take lorries off the road and increase the reliability of passenger services between Ipswich and Felixstowe – which will be great news for regular users of this service. However, this work will involve suspension of the rail service at weekends over the next two months up until 26th May and includes

Update from Felixstowe’s town councillor working over the two Bank holidays in May. Greater Anglia will be operating a rail replacement bus service between Ipswich and Felixstowe stations during the affected weekends. The weather over the Easter Bank holiday was appalling. However, this did not deter people from visiting Felixstowe – especially on Easter Sunday when the seafront was packed with cars from one end of the town to the other. I made my way down to Landguard where the Felixstowe Air Cadets held a commemorative parade at the museum to mark 100 years of the RAF. It was bitterly cold, but many hardy souls turned out to support the Cadets. It made me think about Felixstowe’s history with the RAF from the 1930’s when it was a seaplane base right through to 1962 when the RAF finally left the town. However, in 1958 the freedom of the town was granted to the service and we have lasting reminders of the town’s connection with the RAF as the Mayoral chain bears the insignia of the RAF badge making it quite unique. Wearers of the chain over the years have been proud to bear witness to our long association with this wonderful service and it is a great talking point when chain wearers from other towns get together! Fingers crossed that the weather soon improves and we get lots of warm sunshine. Doreen Savage. May 2018 - The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine 21

THE SPA PAVILION “You should be dancing,” say the Spa as Quo drummer makes an appearance The month of May begins with ‘You Win Again’. Fans of Dame Vera Lynn will love ‘Sincerely Yours’ on Tuesday 8th May from 2.30pm. Lorrie Brown is the UK’s no.1 Vera Lynn tribute act with a George Formby tribute on the same bill! Saturday 12th will be set alight by ‘The Quo Experience’. The artistes are joined on stage by the one and only Matt Letley – former Quo drummer. The comedy ‘Seriously Dead’ stars Crissy Rock (Benidorm and I’m a Celebrity) and Tommy Cannon on Thursday 17th May from 7.30pm. For a night full of laughter it’s one show you won’t want to miss. Forbidden Nights is proving a popular choice with the ladies, the 2018 Sexy Circus Tour on Thursday 24th May from 7.30pm promises two hours of thrilling action and provocative choreography with the ultimate in strip tease! 22 The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - May 2018

For the Spa’s regular ‘Dine & Dance’ nights, we have the Motherfvnker will be entertaining the guests with a unique blend of funk and soul on 26th May. Join them for a set menu or choose from the regular menu or just pop in for a drink – last entry 10pm. To make a booking call 01394 336336. Jonathan Ansell (G4) returns to the Spa this month alongside Rhydian Roberts for Les Musicals on Wednesday 30th May from 7.30pm featuring the biggest hit songs from the West End and Broadway. Coming up in June Lipstick on your Collar on Saturday 9th from 7.30pm, with another four shows to choose from including an appearance by Strictly’s gorgeous finalist Giovanni Pernice (see page 12-13 for his exclusive interview). Spa Pavilion’s box office is open from 11am4pm 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 daily from 9.30am-5pm and two hours before performances for pre-show dining. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news and show updates.

THE RIVERSIDE THEATRE News from our independent cinema and theatre in Woodbridge The Olivier Awards Winners We are delighted that at the Olivier Awards productions we have shown as live broadcasts won, including Follies for Best Musical Revival and Best Costume Design, Angels In America for Best Revival and Best Actress in a Supporting Role and coming up in May An American In Paris, which won Best Set Design. The live broadcast of An American In Paris on Wednesday 16th May has sold out, but never fear we have an encore on Sunday 20th May at 3pm available to book on our website. New ‘Silver Screen’ Film Screening From May We are thrilled to announce a brand-new film series, Silver Screen, which will show fortnightly from May on Friday mornings at 10:30am. Films will be anything from recent popular choices like The Lady In the Van and classics movies such as Some Like it Hot. The film programme is open to all and tickets will be £6, which will include a free tea or coffee and a biscuit. A Piece Of Magic For The Riverside We would like to congratulate Piece of Magic who won a silver award at last Wednesday’s ECA awards for their live broadcast event Andre Rieu 2017 Maastricht Concert. Our theatre manager Tina Wiseman was at the ceremony to accept the award on their behalf, as we are proud to say, we are their number 1 Independent cinema in the UK. “I thought The Riverside had been randomly selected to attend the

ceremony but apparently not. We did so well with our ticket sales last year, we sit nicely at the top of their list. It was lovely to be asked along in recognition of our achievements. A big pat on the back must go to our box office team who work hard to bring you an outstanding selection of films and events even though we still only have a single screen.” Book Now For The Dam Busters at 75: Live From the Royal Albert Hall On 26th February 1943 the Air Ministry gave the go ahead to the Royal Air Force’s most daring operation of the Second World War, ‘Operation Chastise’ later known as the ‘Dam Busters Raid’. On 17th May 2018 ‘The Dam Busters with Dan Snow’ will commemorate this iconic raid, 75 years to the day, with a special live broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall to cinemas nationwide. The show will reflect on the work of Sir Barnes Wallis, whose ‘bouncing bomb’ was carried by 19 Lancasters for the attack on the dams of Germany’s Ruhr valley. This event will show never before seen images of the Dam Busters and unreleased memoirs from the film’s director, Michael Anderson. Don’t miss out on this one off special live broadcast.Book your tickets here or with our box office on 01394 382174.

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Method Preheat the oven to 240°C, fan 220°C, gas 9. Place the chicken thighs in a large roasting tin, drizzle over ½ tablespoon olive oil and season generously. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile mix together the soured cream, chives and lemon juice to taste. Season and set aside for later. Once the chicken has had its 15 minutes, add the bacon and tomatoes to the tin and return to the oven for a further 10 minutes. Now turn the grill up to its highest setting. Nestle the lettuce wedges into the tin, scatter over the torn ciabatta pieces and drizzle over the remaining oil. Pop under the grill for 3-5 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is cooked through. Drizzle the soured cream dressing over the chicken tray bake and season with ground black pepper.

• 1 x 180g pack on-the-vine cherry tomatoes • 1 ciabatta roll, torn into chunky pieces • 2 Little Gem lettuces, each cut in to 4 wedges

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Woodbridge Tennis Club is throwing open its doors for a weekend of free tennis as part of the LTA’s Great British Tennis Weekend on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May. The Great British Tennis Weekend at Woodbridge Tennis Club is a chance for anyone with an interest in the game to try out taster tennis sessions with club coaches who will be running a variety of tennis-based activities. Woodbridge Tennis Club coach Jon Mansfield said, “It will be lots of fun and we’ll be offering an introduction to tennis, the chance to try out the ball machine and exciting Touch Tennis for adults. We want everyone to come and have a go! The free taster tennis sessions will run for three hours each day, with the first half for children and the second half for adults. The sessions will take place on Saturday 12th May from 2pm to 5pm and Sunday 13th May from 1pm to 4pm. There will also be special Great British Tennis Weekend membership offers, 26 Answer from Birdy’s Brainteaser on page 39: Water

A fantastic chance to try a taster session of tennis and other tennis-based activities with the chance to sign up for half-price membership and coaching courses. Woodbridge Tennis Club Chairman, Steve Lemon said, “We’re throwing open the doors to the club and would love any would-be players to come along to one of the sessions for children and adults. If you’ve never played tennis before or want to get back into the game, the weekend is a great chance to try out this brilliant sport for free, have some fun and even make new friends!” To find out more at the event and how to join in visit: www.woodbridgetennis.org/gbt2018 or call Jon Mansfield on 07796 366 032.

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FELIXSTOWE BOOK FESTIVAL Returning with another exciting programme of events from 27th June to 1st July The Festival opens on Wednesday 27th June when best selling novelists Amanda Craig and Salley Vickers will be talking about their latest books in the beautiful Palm Court room at Harvest House. During the following days there will be over 50 book related events covering fiction, politics, history, landscape, the shipping container trade, art, the hippy trail, poetry, story telling in the woods, music, film and workshops. These events will be held at our main festival venue The Orwell Hotel and also a few venues around the town including beach huts, a shipping container, Felixstowe Museum and the Seafront Gardens. Authors making welcome return visits include Esther Freud (our Festival patron) and Louis De Bernières. Other festival highlights include Lib Dem leader and thriller writer Sir Vince Cable, best selling crime writer Mark Billingham, poet and novelist Blake Morrison, BBC Radio 4’s Dame Jenni Murray, historical fiction writers Elizabeth Chadwick and Simon Scarrow, and the actors Michael Pennington, Timothy Bentinck (‘David Archer’) and Stephen McGann (Call the Midwife).

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IN FOR THE LONG HAUL Random ramblings by our local lad So, some months ago I started on about air travel; I ran out of my word budget and subsequently out of the section of white A5 gloss-art I have to fill. Hence sitting here in the bubble of a Boeing 747 courtesy of Virgin Atlantic, I thought it was high-time (see what I did there… high-time… crikey, I should be writing for Radio 4), I continued and therefore finished my appraisal on the safest form of travel… is it though? Mmmm, perhaps now isn’t the time to ponder that. What was that crunching noise?!! Time to pop another Herbal Kalm I think. And breathe… it was just someone trying to flush the free bag of pretzels down the loo I think! Best place for them in my book. I’ve had a dim view of pretzels after I bit into one once and it splintered, resulting in a fragment of one ending up behind a contact lens. Now that smarts I can tell you! Have you ever been on a long-haul? That’s flight, not traipsing around Felixstowe trying to find milk and bread after a forecast for snow. Well if you have, have you noticed the garb people wear when flying? The odd thing is that folk tend to change into it once on the aircraft. You can be queuing one minute at the gate with an executive gentleman in a suit, then once at your seat sitting next to the same fellow who somehow has snuck into the 2x2 toilet cubicle and changed into a Minions onsie, Spongebob Squarepants DVT socks and Cath Kidston lavender filled eye-mask. And I won’t mention the disposable slippers from a Lake District Spa which are by now falling apart. Yes it’s an 11 hour flight, but really? Do you have to? It’s a flight not a slumber party with a group of 9 year old girls for goodness sake.

I certainly won’t be waking him when the steward comes round with the midafternoon Mini-Milk ice cream. And there are the hen parties. And as this is a flight to Vegas, there are loads. It appears they had hit the Lambrusco Rosso before they even made it to Gatwick and so the plastic tiaras and ‘L’ Plates are by now at a jaunty angle and about to fall off. Thankfully they’ve misplaced the naughty inflatables during the Weatherspoons breakfast at the airport but it always seems I’m chosen for one of the dares. The bride-to-be has a pack of cards with challenges on them and they head for me to perform some stunt. I see her coming and so bury my head in my Maeve Binchy (and no that’s not a euphemism); she’s not having any of it however. So I end up having to Salsa with the bride down the aisle whilst singing ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ and red-faced and feeling shamed I return to my seat after untangling my FitBit strap buckle from her jokeshop veil. Then to top it off, I finally feel I can relax and so lean forward to raise a Bloody Mary to my lips just as the pensioner in the seat in front of me (who has by now changed into something flannelette for the journey) hits the recline button sending the said drink right down my white tee. I spend the next half hour batting off stewards who are trying to help me with my nose-bleed. By Dean Wales May 2018 - The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine 33

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Saturday 5th May You Win Again A Celebration of the BeeGees @7.30pm 01394 284962 www.felixstowespa.co.uk

Music in Felixstowe @3pm At St Peter and St Paul’s Church Quartetto Familia and Friends Schubert Octet Mozart, Clarinet Quintet, Nicholas Ward, Rebecca Scott violins, Robert Smissen viola, Harriet Bennett cello, Tony Hougham double bass, Cliff Wybrow clarinet, David Miles bassoon, Nick Hougham French horn. £15. Children free from: Stillwater Books and Music in Felixstowe on 01394 670633. Dolls Houses and Miniatures Fair @10.30am-4pm Felixstowe Leisure Centre, Undercliff Road West IP11 2AE With various exhibitors and stalls. Entry is £1.50 (half-price from 1pm). Accompanied children under 16 free. 01945 870160. www.dollysdaydreams.com

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BeachFest Music and Food Festival At Manning's Amusements, Sea Road IP11 2DN. A new two-day family-friendly live music and food festival. Supporting and showcasing local bands and acts. Fairground rides. South African BBQ Jabulela, Pete's Pizzas and Juan Pablo Food. Station 119 Craft Brewery. Children's entertainment including Creative 'n' Craft, face-painting, balloon modelling, and even a silent disco for adults. Book tickets in person at Manning's Amusements or online at www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/beachfest-1tickets-44631010554 01394 282370. www.facebook.com/ BeachFestFelixstowe

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Festival on the River @11am-11pm A bustling Beowulf Village and Anglo Saxon market on the waterfront. With food and drink including Vegan and Gluten free by Juan Pablo with their special Grendel Stew; a Hog Roast from Vernon; Beowulf Baps from the Cake Shop; Simpers Oysters. Beowulf Ale and more from the Angel – Teas and Coffee from the Scouts. The Caravan will also be serving on Ferry Quay. The Tide Mill Living Museum is open all day with a special talk ‘What did Beowulf eat?” from Dr. Debby Banham at 1pm. Free Admission! Renowned author Kevin Crossley-Holland will be story telling on the replica ship Sae Wylfing at 11am with Norse Myths and 2.30pm telling the epic story of Beowulf. Music by the Longshed from Brian Eno’s Bloom and aMBieNT MuSiC WoRLD to accompany the Poetry and Painting Exhibitions. Live Music throughout the day on the square. 10pm the day ends with Beowulf Festival Lights on the Tide Mill. Free admission. For more information visit www.beowulffestival.co.uk

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An “Evening of Dragons” At Woodbridge Emporium on the Thoroughfare – early session for children and then after dark for adults! We are also building a dragon sculpture from wasted plastic with Wildlife Gadget Man Jason Alexander. ‘Scruff the Plastic Dragon’ and Bon Collins. For more information visit www.beowulffestival.co.uk

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48th Ipswich to Felixstowe Classic Vehicle Rally @12pm Seafront (each side of Pier and Beachside Events Area) Over 500 vehicles. FREE. 01473 715666. ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk

Rotary Club of Felixstowe Charity Fun Run @11am Start beside The Spa Pavilion, Undercliff Road West IP11 2DX Open to everyone. An opportunity to seek sponsorship on a lap or donation basis for your cause or charity. Fancy dress is encouraged (prizes). Souvenir certificate for all entrants. Entry fee is £4 for16 years and under, and £6 for over 16 years. Registration and sponsor forms from the Diamond Mills office (117 Hamilton Road), Best Western Brook Hotel (Orwell Road), Half Moon pub (Walton High Street) or telephone Madis on 07738 636328. www.felixstowerotaryclub.org

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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. 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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Book Launch by International Best seller @1-2pm Bookshop presents… International bestselling crime writer Jeffrey Deaver in conversation. Visiting us in Woodbridge to launch his new thriller ‘The Cutting Edge’, Jeffrey will be in conversation with Catherine Larner. A former journalist, attorney and folksinger, Jeffrey Deaver has written 35 novels, including the 2011 authorised James Bond thriller ‘Carte Blanche’. His work has sold over 50 million copies in more than 35 languages around the world, and he has received numerous awards. Tickets are £15 which includes a copy of ‘The Cutting Edge’ (RRP £14.99). Tickets are available from Browsers Bookshop, 60 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge, tel 01394 388890.

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Tuesday 22nd May

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

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Music in Felixstowe “Magical Mozart” @11.30am In His Lordships Library, Orwell Hotel. Rob Rogers oboe, Roland Roberts violin, David Ogden viola, Harriet Bennett cello. Mozart Oboe Quartet, Mozart String Trio in flat Mozart Oboe Quartet, Mozart Divertimento K 563. Tickets £10 children free from Stillwater Books and Music in Felixstowe 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 30th May

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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Music in Felixstowe @7.30pm Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club “The New Essex Bluegrass Band” Start the Bank Holiday weekend with amazing musicians Grahame, Greg, Paul, Richard & Terry. They’ll have you dancing in the aisles! Tickets £12 children free from Stillwater Books or Music in Felixstowe on 01394 670633.

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

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Woodbridge Regatta & Riverside Fair 2018 @12noon This year we will be celebrating 180 years of Regattas on the River Deben in Woodbridge. Fun for all the family plus something special for this milestone year. More details to be confirmed soon. The latest information can be found shortly online at www.facebook.com/ WoodbridgeRegatta.

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Felixstowe Family History @7.30 pm Broadway House,Orwell Road, Felixstowe IP11 7DD. 'Elizabeth Garrett Anderson' by Mark Mitchels. All welcome. Members free. Non-members £1.

Forbidden Nights @7.30pm 01394 284962 www.felixstowespa.co.uk

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Tuesday 8th May

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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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 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.

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

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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.

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

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

Quay Time (third Wednesday of the month) @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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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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Baby & Toddler Group (term time only) @10-11.45am £1 per family at the United Reformed Church.

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

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

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.

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

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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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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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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. Starring Denzel Washington as Chisolm, this is the latest film rework based on the screenplay by Akira Kurosawa. 3. What is the name of the river which rises in the Tibetan plateau and travels through China, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam? 4. Can you name the two colours that form the flag of Albania? 5. Ascorbic acid is the name for which vitamin?

6. In Peter and the Wolf, which character is represented by the bassoon? 7.Which city’s airport is named after George Best?

The month May was named for Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility. In any given year, no month ever begins or ends on the same day of the week as May does. In 1661, a maypole 123ft tall was put up in the Strand, London for the return of Charles II. Isaac Newton later used it as a support for his telescope. In response to May 1 being Labour Day, the first World Tramps Congress in Argentina in 1966 named May 2 as the International Day of Idleness.

Quiz Answers 4. Red and Black 5. C 6. Grandfather 7. Belfast

1. Which actor, famous for starring in ‘Last of the Summer Wine’, was also the voice of Wallace in the Wallace and Gromit films?

1. Peter Sallis 2. The Magnificent Seven 3. Mekong

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