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November There’s excitement in the air! November is quite a special month for us as it marks our first anniversary of having gone subscription and this is the moment I get to give you the skinny on our upcoming evolution! It is truly exciting as I can honestly say that our lovely magazine, which started in 2014, will become something MUCH bigger this December - you can read all about it on page 13! The ‘C’ word had to be mentioned a few times in this month’s issue as we have some early Christmas events which you won’t want to miss, like the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights and its accompanying Craft Market, which is always great to see. Have a great month ahead and enjoy the read.

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Contents Page 4 Book Review

Page 6-7 Local Business: True Potential Page 8-9 Photo of the Month Page 10-11 Local Photography Page 12 Christmas Light up Day and Craft Market Page 13-14 Exclusive Offers

19 Page 22 Woodbridge Youth Centre Page 23 Felixstowe Remembers Page 25-26 Exclusive Offers Page 27 Christmas Post Dates Page 28-29 Local Theatre Page 31-32 Exclusive Offers

Page 15-16 Exclusive Offers

Page 33 Local Lad Dean Wales

Page 17 Recipe

Page 34-37 What’s On Listings

Page 18 Basic Life Charity

Page 38-39 Fun Page & Competition

Page 19 Age UK Page 20-21 Big News from Us

Page 39 Index

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Book Review

A review of Between You & Me by Susan Wiggs

Dr. Reese Powell is on her way to becoming a pediatric surgeon, a dream that does not belong to her but to her parents. Joining their practice once she’s finished with her training is what she has been prepped for since birth. Caleb Stoltz is also stuck in a world that he didn’t choose. Growing up Amish under a devout but brutal father left him wanting to get away as soon as possible. And he did, for a while. But after his brother and sister-inlaw are murdered, honouring his brother’s dying wish means raising his orphaned niece Hannah and nephew Jacob in their Amish community. It also means returning to the family homestead, where his father still rules with an iron fist. When 11-year-old Jacob suffers a traumatic injury, Caleb and Reese’s worlds collide. Spending time with each other while Jacob is hospitalized at the Philadelphia hospital where Reese works makes them both question the paths that they’re on. As they both care for the little injured boy, feelings also begin to develop between the two of them. Even though they know it would be impossible to continue their relationship once Jacob is discharged, they can’t help wanting to follow their own dreams. Susan Wiggs, the author of Between You & Me published in 2018, takes her readers deep into Amish country and makes us feel what it’s like to live without basic conveniences most of us take for granted. Electricity, television and cell phones are things the modern world couldn’t imagine living without. She also shows us that love can take hold even in the most challenging situations. Some of the most difficult choices are the ones that can bring us the most happiness, even if that means 4

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disappointing others who think that their way is the right way. A Harvard graduate living on an island in Puget Sound, Washington, in the U.S.A., Susan Wiggs has been on the New York Times bestselling list and has millions of copies of her books in print in many countries and in a variety of languages. With stories focusing on the everyday dramas of regular people, readers can often relate to the struggles that her characters are facing. To find out more about this author and her books, please visit www.susanwiggs.com. Susan Baldani has an MA in Education and a BA in Psychology. She enjoys writing and in addition to writing articles about small town life, is currently working on her second book. You can contact her at suebaldani@yahoo.com, on Twitter @mywritingwall, or through her website at www.mywritingwall.com.

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A stunning shot by Carl Earrye wins this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photo of the Month!9

1 Credit to our Felixstowe photographers for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue. We had many lovely photos come in this month, but the feel of these three images together was perfect to welcome in winter. So here they are for your pleasure: 1. Julie Earrye, 2 & 3. John Langford. 10 The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - November 2018

Christmas Lighting Up Day, Craft Market,

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Santas Grotto, Ice Rink and more... Program of Events

2.15pm Imagine Theatre Group 2.55pm Felixstowe Harmonies

11.30am Music from “Kingjay”

3.30pm Hara Tribal Belly dancers

12.30pm Santa and Rudolf arrive at Great Eastern Square, then leave at 12.45.

3.45pm Felixstowe Schools Christmas Charity Music Project

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4.50pm Speeches by the Mayor and Lions President David Cawdron.

Santa arrives at the Triangle. Grotto opens.

4.20pm Felixstowe Salvation Army Band

1.15pm Music from “Kingjay”

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5.05pm Music from “Ali Mac”

The Big Day This fantastic event, organised by Felixstowe Lions Club and supported by Felixstowe Town Council, will be held on 1st December from 10am-6pm! Parade and Lights A children’s candlelight parade starting at 4:30pm, leading up to the Christmas Lights switch-on at 5pm by the Mayor of Felixstowe, from the event stage at the Triangle on Hamilton Road.

Craft Fair & Grotto Come and see the fantastic range of gift, food and charity stalls all day along Hamilton Road to the Triangle Canopy. Santa’s Grotto, carol singing and live entertainment takes place throughout the afternoon.

Lights switch on

Santa & Rudolph’s Street Visits From December, Santa and Rudolph tour Felixstowe’s streets in their sleigh every weekday evening between 6-8.30pm. This is jointly arranged between the local branch of Save the Children and the Felixstowe Rotary Club, and aims to raise as much money as possible for their supported charities.

Ice Rink - 20th-23rd December Join the Mayor of Felixstowe at the 11am opening of the Christmas Ice Rink at Great Eastern Square, Hamilton Road. Thanks to the generous support of the East of England Coop, Felixstowe Town Council is once again able to offer public skating free of charge, from 11am to 7pm, 20th to 22nd and 10am to 6pm on 23rd December. With fun rides for children of all ages, a snow machine, festive music plus freshly made food and drink, there will be something for everyone at the Great Eastern Square Ice Rink this year. With thanks to Visit Felixstowe and the Felixstowe Town Council for supplying information and photos.

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Basic Life Charity A regular update from a brilliant local charity, providing financial, practical and general support Now that we’ve officially moved into the winter season it’s time to be thinking about Christmas! At BASIC we have a rich tradition of supporting local people over the festive season. We usually collect seasonal food and other goodies to be passed on in Christmas sacks to those who have been identified as lonely or vulnerable in the Felixstowe area by our friends at Social Services, Citizens Advice and other professional groups. Last year we went further by writing to all the care and nursing homes in the area and we were delighted to be able to pass on presents to those who may not have any visitors or gifts over Christmas. We were assured that your generosity made a real difference to those individuals. One of the easiest and most popular ways to donate is to fill a shoe box. We were lucky enough to have lots and lots donated via our shops last year and we were amazed at how thoughtful and inventive they were. We’re always asked what is appropriate to put in them and our usual answer is to put in anything you’d like to receive as a gift yourself! We do ask that the boxes are marked on the outside with the age and sex of the intended recipient – i.e. ‘Girl up to 10’ or ‘Older man’ etc. You get the idea! One group which we’re particularly keen to support is the young parents who 18 The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - November 2018

sacrifice so much for their children during the year and are often forgotten. Thanks to the regular features The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine give to us each month, awareness in the town has boosted since the magazine began! We’ve now been lucky enough to have considerable media coverage during the month with articles in the Ipswich Evening Star, East Anglian Daily Times and the Essential Suffolk Magazine. As our work grows and more people become aware of it we want to acknowledge that it’s only possible due to the hard work and dedication of our brilliant staff and volunteers who always do their best for the charity and the community – thank you!

Age UK Suffolk are helping to combat loneliness and social isolation With 1 in 10 people aged over 60 in Suffolk saying that they are often or always lonely, local independent older person’s charity Age UK Suffolk is determined to help alleviate this issue and ensure that “no one should have no one”. With an already successful befriending service, supporting nearly 200 people each month, already in place, the charity are looking to relaunch visiting, or face-toface befriending in the Felixstowe area. Visiting befriending is a fantastic way of really building a relationship with an older person and making a huge difference in

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Woodbridge Youth Club

A huge step towards a much-needed new home for Woodbridge community groups East Suffolk Council has thrown its support behind the proposed landmark community, arts and youth centre in Woodbridge by granting £188,800 to the social enterprise Jetty Lane CIC. Jetty Lane CIC is working to build and run a new centre to support young people, artists and community groups in the heart of Woodbridge. Since Woodbridge Youth Club was demolished in 2017, many youth, arts and community organisations have been homeless. East Suffolk Council’s financial backing covers pre-construction costs for the planned development located near the River Deben. The proposed centre, which submitted for full planning in August, will provide much-needed space for theatre groups, martial arts and exercise classes, Woodbridge Scouts, Just42 youth charity, services for the elderly, local businesspeople, artists and more.

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Caroline Page, Chair of Jetty Lane CIC, commented, “We are extremely grateful to East Suffolk Council for their generous response to our funding application. It is a great boost to the cause and guarantees that the money we raise from here-on-in will be spent on construction. As the town continues to expand with new housing developments, there is a greater need than ever to build a new space for community and local groups to thrive.” Jetty Lane was founded by County Councillor for Woodbridge Caroline Page, Caroline Rutherford from local youth charity Just42, Group Scout leader, 1st Woodbridge - Adam Thorpe, and local resident Cordelia Richman. The planned building will comprise eight individual studios for artists, two halls, hireable space for community groups to use at an affordable rent, as well as office facilities provided on a commercial basis. The results of the planning application are expected before Christmas 2018. To learn more about Jetty Lane or to donate to the project, visit: www.jettylane.com/

Churches Together Remember in Felixstowe Commemorating 100 years since 163 local people died during WW1 2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. During this conflict 163 men from Felixstowe and surrounding villages died. Many of our churches will be holding events during November to focus on the sacrifice made by local people 1914-1918. Look out for the cascades of poppies from the towers of St John’s on Orwell Road and St Martin’s in Trimley, and from a cross outside St Mary’s in Walton. (Marvel at the number of beautiful knitted poppies made by church members to achieve this!)

Also look out for the two silhouettes in the Town Hall Gardens and the Triangle (one to move permanently to War Graves cemetery). 3rd - 11th November Exhibition in Falkenham Church to commemorate. With coffee, tea and cake served on Saturday Nov 3rd at 10am3pm. Donations to Royal British Legion. 5th-17th November, 10am-4pm Poppy Trail in St Peter & St Paul graveyard following WW1 graves. Guided tours and DIY sheet. Exhibition inside the church plus Memorial Quilt. Personal memories on the “Poppy Trees”. 10th November, 10am-4pm Poppies fall from cross (outside) and altar (inside). At St Mary’s in Walton with a display of Walton 100 memorial. With refreshments. 11th November Listen to the church bells ringing as part of the National Commemoration. The bells at Falkenham will ring at 7pm when a bugler will play the Last Post. Churches will be holding Remembrance Sunday Services, often to include the 2 minute silence.

This year marks the Centenary of the end of WW1 and to commemorate this there will be a number of events in the town.

For more information you can visit each church website for more details. www.churchestogetherfelixstowe.org.uk www.felixstowe.gov.uk/remembrance

You can see a full guide of events on the website: https://www.felixstowe.gov.uk/ events-attractions/remembrance/

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Both Brit-Award-winning Blake and Cornish Count Jethro pay a return visit to the Spa this month This month at the Spa Pavilion, Vintage Vixens tells the story of the demure housewives who turned into sassy rock chicks of the 70’s – the show is on Saturday 3rd November from 7.30pm. It begins with tunes from 1941 where women sang to lift the spirits with songs from the Andrews Sisters right through to queen of soul, the late Aretha Franklin. Next Blake return on Friday 16th November at 7.30pm, as part of their 10th Anniversary Tour, the Brit-Award-winning vocal trio bring songs from their brand-new 10th anniversary album including Elgar’s Nimrod and the Beatles’ Here, There and Everywhere. The next day, whether you’re a Soul Man or a Natural Woman you’ll love Soul Legends on Saturday 17th November from 7.30pm The Good Old Music Hall Days returns too this month by popular demand on Thursday 22nd November offering an afternoon of oldfashioned laughter and song with a brand new show from 2.30pm. Later that same day (22nd) The Count of Cornwall – Jethro returns to the Spa stage with a wealth of old favourites as well and plenty of new comic tales from 7.30pm. If you’re a fan of the Beatles you won’t want to miss The Upbeat Beatles on Saturday 24th November from 7.30pm. This rocking band will have you dancing and singing from their very first number. Breathtaking harmonies and guitar solos and plenty of Scouse humour, telling the stories of the Beatles, to leave you on an emotional high. Two more shows round off the month of November at the Spa Pavilion theatre, firstly The Vienna Festival Ballet with 28 The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine - November 2018

The Nutcracker on Wednesday 28th at 7.30pm and then award-winning band The Bluejays with their Rock and Roll Revolution Tour – these are the stars of Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Dreamboats and Petticoats and Million Dollar Quartet! Let them take you on a journey through the fabulous fifties with over 40 classic hits. As well as panto in December the Spa has Purple Zeppelin, Jim Davidson and the Tina Turner Experience to name just four of the shows which will round off another fabulous year for this seaside theatre. To find out more check out www.felixstowespa.co.uk The Spa’s Lounge Bar & Restaurant is proving popular too with Christmas Parties – their Dine and Dance nights with live music or DJ and a fixed price 2 or 3 course menu are available to book now – for either Friday 14th December or Thursday 20th December 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 on line, 24 hours a day, at www.felixstowespa.co.uk Both of the bar restaurants are open every day from 9.30am to 5pm. Also, food is always served for two hours before every performance. You can follow the Spa Pavilion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the latest news and show updates.

National Theatre Live: Allelujah! - Cert 15 Thursday 1st Nov, 7pm An old fashioned hospital serving a town is threatened with closure as part of an NHS efficiency drive. Stanley's War: A Gala Evening Sunday 4th November at 6pm, £30 Commemorating the Centenary of the Armistice including the premiere of Stanley's War- Suffolk's World War One Remembered. With 6pm buffet inspired by the period, presentations, Q&A with film director performance by the Riverside Musical Theatre Company, flag parade, poems and readings. Degas: Passion for Perfection Exhibition On Screen 11th Nov, 3pm £12.50 | Students £10 (ID Req) A fascinating story exploring the complex workings of Degas' artistic mind. Stanley’s War 11th November True life-changing stories of Stanley Banyard, and how he saved the lives of his comrades, lost in no-man’s land, using skills learnt as a boy from a Suffolk gamekeeper. An Evening with Dan Snow 12th Nov, 7.30pm Book launch with Q&A on stage with historian, BAFTA-winning broadcaster and television presenter.

And from the Riverside Theatre in Woodbridge... La Bayadère 13th Nov, 7.15pm Natalia Makarova's production of this 19th century classic ballet brings an exotic world of temple dancers and nobel warriors to life. Troilus and Cressida 14th Nov, 7pm Swearing they will always be true to one another. But in the 7th year of the siege of Troy their innocence is tested. The Madness of George III 20th Nov, 7pm It’s 1786, with the King in fits of lunacy, politicians and Prince of Wales scheme against the Crown. The King and I 2nd Dec, 2pm In 1860s Bangkok, an unconventional and tempestuous relationship develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher. For full details of all shows, please visit: www.theriverside.co.uk The Riverside Restaurant & Theatre QuaySide, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BH Telephone 01394 382174 E-mail mail@theriverside.co.uk November 2018 - The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine 29

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This Year We’re off to Sunny Spain… Random ramblings by our local lad I adore travel and I’ve been fortunate enough to explore such exotic locations as Kenya, The Nile, the Croatian archipelago and Hastings. Yet, it occurred to me on a recent trip to Spain just how much the Brits adapt destinations to meet their craving for home. Before I begin however, I must just ask why they don’t just stay at home if they struggle so much locating Marmite, Nescafe and bags of pickled onion flavoured Monster Munch abroad? But back to my recent voyage to Catalonia. So my partner, pals and I decide to leave our resort and head out to the historic city of Tarragona to experience the ancient amphitheatre, soak up the almost tangible ambience of the Roman circus and grab a few bargains at the brand new Zara megastore. I bagged a lovely pair of slippers which are an extraordinarily faithful copy of the ones worn by Michael Gove and they came with a complimentary matching drawstring pyjama bag too. I don’t wear PJs now so I’ve taken to keeping my pegs in it. We board the bus, battle it out with some of the elderly locals to ensure we bag the back seats and settle in for an hour and a half trip to this cultural metropolis. Now the route we took wormed us through various other coastal resorts where we were surprised to see Tapas bars containing just a handful of people, restaurants claiming their paellas were second-to-none barely half full. It wasn’t until we turned a corner that we spotted what must have been the culinary hotspot of this town. What did it have that the others didn’t? Folk were spilling out on to the street. Was it luscious Tortilla? Fresh

anchovies from the local fishermen? The finest hand blended Sangria perhaps? No. None of those. As our bus drew closer we learned the name of the establishment was in fact ‘Rita’s Tavern’ and it displayed an enormous sign boasting it served… wait for it… Real Heinz Tomato soup! Yep, and the small print even suggested Cream of Chicken was on its way so keep checking their Facebook page for updates. They served an OAP’s Fish and Chips (or should that be Fish ‘n’ Chips) supper special. And to wash it all down you could order a pint of Tetley’s Bitter (best said with a northern accent). We heard one couple in the week, Paul and Barbara from Stoke Newington taking a pop at a waiter for serving some beautiful cured meats. “What’s this nonsense!” Paul exclaimed. The waiter explained it was a delicious Jamón, a Spanish dried meat, and that they might know it as Serano Ham. After raucous laughter Barbara admitted, “Ooh, we thought it meant we could have Jam On…you know, Jam On crumpets, Jam On Warburtons…we couldn’t possibly eat this, what do you think we are, Spanish?” I despair. Anyway after hauling ourselves around Tarragona, ravenous we discovered a wonderful local eatery… best Steak and Kidney pud I’ve ever tasted. Dean Wales November 2018 - The Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine 33

What’s on

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Saturday 3rd November Book Sale Throughout the month - Sale of donated books – fiction, non-fiction and children’s. All proceeds go to the Friends of Woodbridge Library.

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Sunday 4th November

Talk by Kate Humble @7.30pm Discussing her love for walking and her book ‘Thinking on My Feet’. Kate is one of the UK’s best-known and much-loved TV presenters, and a familiar face for BBC’s ‘Springwatch’ and ‘Back to the Land’. Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge £22, which will include a copy of the book presented on the night. Or alternatively tickets are available at £15, without the book. Tickets from Browsers Bookshop, 60 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge. 01394 388890.

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Firework Spectacular @4.30pm (gates open) @6.30pm (display starts) Felixstowe & Walton United FC, The Goldstar Ground, Dellwood Avenue. Felixstowe’s biggest and best display. With funfair, fireflow Fire Show, Nightflight Aerial Display Team, Food Village and much more. Advanced tickets: Adults £6, Child £3, Family £15. Buy tickets at Coes Menswear, Spa Pavilion Box Office, Underwoods, David Button, or online: felixstowefootball.co.uk Music in Felixstowe @3pm St Peter and St Paul’s Church £14 . Children free. Tickets from Stillwater Books and Music in Felixstowe box office: 01394 670633.

Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem @7.30pm Woodbridge Choral Society performing with Gainsborough Ensemble and the Woodbridge School Cantabile Choir. At Snape Maltings Concert Hall. For tickets call Richard Lyon on 01473 620 775, or at treasurer@ woodbridgechoralsociety.org. They can also be ordered from the Snape Maltings box office at www.snapemaltings.co.uk or 01728 687110.

Music in Felixstowe @11.30pm His Lordship's Library, Orwell Hotel. Book transport with the FACTS bus 01394 282867. £10. Children free. Tickets from Stillwater Books and Music in Felixstowe box office: 01394 670633.

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Saturday 17th November

A Disney Song Book @7.30pm (16th) @2.30pm (17th) Felixstowe Musical Theatre are performing at Trimley Memorial Hall, Trimley St Martin. A stand and sing your way through Disney Show and who doesn’t like singing some of those classic numbers? £8.50. 01394 273274 or 07881 820923.

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Monday 12th November

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Saturday 10th November

Living and Dying in the 10th Century @7.30pm. A talk by Felixstowe Family History Society. Life was a hazard in the Victorian era, even the food that you ate could kill you. Members free. Non-members £1. At Broadway House, Orwell Road, IP11 7DD. All welcome.

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On This Day in History @7.30pm Dan Snow is a historian, BAFTAwinning broadcaster and television presenter. He lives and breathes history and believes passionately that we overlook it at our peril. At The Riverside, Woodbridge. £22 including a copy of the book. Or further tickets are available at £15, without the book. Available from Browsers Bookshop, 60 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge. 01394 388890. Tickets are also available from the Riverside, Woodbridge. 01394 382174

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ArtLib – ‘PalletteOgraphy’ by Anthony J Mather Exploiting the idea of creating imaginative images via the camera, using editing techniques on screen. With black as the main ‘scaffold’ colour to all images in order to maximise the contrast of the composition. At Woodbridge Library. anthony@amdc.uk.com

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According to Rumour @7.30 pm Kirton and Falkenham Performing Arts present a witty farce written by Robert Scott. At Kirton Church Hall. £10 tickets from Michael 01394 448718 or tickets@kfpa.org. uk. A light supper will be served. Bring your own drinks. Glasses are provided. There will be a raffle in aid of Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity.

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8th, 9th and 10th November Book Group (Meets the first Thursday of the month at 2pm). Discussing “The Firemaker” written by Peter May. Please come along if you have read this book and would like to join in the discussion. Woodbridge Library.

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Lunchtime Concert @12.45-1.15pm By pupils from Woodbridge School Admission free but donations to the Friends of Woodbridge Library very welcome. Woodbridge Library.

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Thursday 1st November

Albatross @7pm A free film by Transition Woodbridge. A story of the famous photographs that awaken the world to the issue of plastics in our river, seas and oceans. 12+ advised. At the Community Hall, Woodbridge. Refreshments available. http:// transitionwoodbridge.onesuffolk.net

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Orwell Connection Choir @7.30-9.30pm St Felix Church

Orwell Connection Choir @7.30-9.30pm at the Trinity Methodist Church. In aid of John le Vay Cancer Support Unit.

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4th - 7th December A Christmas Take @7-10pm It’s 1955 and Jack Frost is a grumpy land lord who hates Christmas. His housekeeper asks for Christmas day off, to spend with her family. Much to the annoyance of Frost he grants her the time but tells her to stay late to make up the hours she would miss on Christmas day. That night, Frost is visited by a ghostly apparition of his late wife Mary who shows him three visions of his past, his present and his future. Filled with songs suitable for all generations, from Victorian London to the Christmas hits of today, suitable for ages 3 – 93! £15 adults, £13.50 concessions, £10 children, (under 16), £45.00 family (2+2). At The Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge. 01473 295900.

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.

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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Orwell Connection Choir @3-5pm at St Peter and St Paul Church Featuring Felixstowe Children’s Choir.

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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

9th December

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

4th December

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

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

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

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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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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Mayor’s Christmas Concert @7-9pm at St John’s Church, Felixstowe. By the Orwell Connection Choir.

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

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Christmas Light Up Day & Craft Market @10am-6pm The fantastic event is organised by Felixstowe Lions Club and supported by Felixstowe Town Council. With Children’s Candlelight Parade starting at 4.30pm, Christmas Lights switch on at 5pm, by the Mayor of Felixstowe from the event stage at the Triangle on Hamilton Road. Craft Fair & Grotto (see page 1 for more details).

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Mondays

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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Saturday 1st December

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What’s on

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

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

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

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Wednesdays

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

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

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

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Thursday

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

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

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

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

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

Saturdays

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sundays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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