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Investment Advice – with Adam Glencastle Although the simplicity of index tracking funds is helping their popularity, for better long-term results it’s sensible to get active.

typically lower, once they are taken into account an investor must, by definition, do worse than the index.

There was much fanfare in February when the FTSE 100, the index of the UK’s leading shares, finally closed above the peak achieved in December 1999, before going on to break the 7,000-point mark in March for the first time. But despite the celebrations of the record high, there was actually little for investors to celebrate – a zero return over 15 years is pretty poor.

When markets are rising, investors may not be too upset with that – although active fund managers may be performing better. When markets are falling, however, tracker funds are exposed; while a skilled active manager may still be finding opportunities to make profits or to protect investors from the full effect of the drop.

However, only those investors who chose funds that tracked the FTSE 100 – and who were unlucky enough to have bought right at the top of the market – will have had to wait that long for their investment to recover.

Many active fund managers have made good, positive returns over the past 15 years.

Yet passive, or index tracking funds, are enjoying a surge in popularity: according to statistics from the Investment Association, trackers accounted for 11.3% of funds under management at the end of January, up from 9.7% a year previously.

The FTSE 100’s performance over the past 15 years is a clear demonstration of the pitfalls of passive investment. Back in December 1999 internet fever was at its height and technology, media and telecoms (TMT) companies accounted for more than a quarter of the index. In hindsight, that was a classic bubble and the share prices of most TMT companies fell sharply. Passive funds tracked the boom and subsequent bust.

Index tracking funds, however, have to ride the booms and busts. As they have to own the entire index, or at least use quantitative techniques to replicate it, they can only mirror its performance.

Indeed, while the charges on tracker funds are

Richard Rooney, of Burgundy Asset Management, points out that indices can be very poor quality: the one in his native Canada, for example, is particularly prone to bubbles and cycles. “We have a global mandate for St. James’s Place that is measured against the global index. There are a lot of high-quality companies in the index, but there are a lot of low-quality companies, too. In theory, if there are companies in an index of poor quality and with poor management, you could do better with an active investment strategy.”

Active investors can take a long-term view, holding on to shares that fall out of favour in the expectation that they will recover. Rooney believes that a patient approach is one of the important factors in generating long-term returns. “You have to accept that there will be periods of under-performance.

But, if you have clients who know your style and process, and if you concentrate on continuing to do what you have always done, investors should be rewarded for their patience.”

Tracker funds, by contrast, have to sell shares when they fall out of the index – and have to keep adding to their holdings if the shares rise; and so the company becomes a bigger proportion of the fund, regardless of whether that rise is justified or overdone. Not all indexed products pay dividends, which are a vital part of total investment returns:

indeed, the FTSE 100 may only have marked time in share price terms between December 1999 and February 2015, but if dividends are included, the return was 66.3%. Investors in a tracker fund without dividends risk missing out on that crucial part of returns.

Of course, not all indexed products track the FTSE 100: there are also products tracking the FTSE AllShare, regional and sector trackers, and a growing range of specialist trackers following more esoteric indices or niche areas. Some of the more specialist tracking products can have a place in an investor’s armoury – for example, to provide exposure to geographies where there are few active managers – as a risk management tool or as part of a diversified global portfolio. But investors should be wary of being taken in by the apparent simplicity and cost advantages of a purely indexed approach.

Indexation can actually be higher risk than active management – as the technology boom demonstrated. Taking a contrary view can mean there are periods when performance lags but, over the long term, a skilled active manager should produce returns ahead of the index. As the legendary investor Sir John Templeton said, “It is impossible to produce superior performance unless you do something different from the majority.”

While it has taken 15 years for the FTSE 100 to close above its 1999 peak, many active fund managers have used their skill to make good, positive returns over this time.

• If you would like to discuss any aspects above or have any other financial needs that you may have like alternatives to bank/building society returns then Adam Glencastle at Glencastle Financial Services Limited looks forward to hearing from you. www.glencastle.co.uk

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INSIDE THIS MONTH AUGUST Summer Fun:

The school’s break-up, parents are off work but what to do this summer? We have loads of idea, plus the opportunity to save money with FREE child admission at M.E.A.L. (see page 8)

Tractor Boy:

Our very own sports pundit explains the reasons for the UK Athletics performance review.

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Felixstowe 8-11 by the Sea Arts:

Ipswich24 is always first for news on the arts. This month we have details of The HighTide Festival which moves to a new location. Plus news from DanceEast, Mercury, New Wolsey and Red Rose Chain.

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There’s more to Felixstowe than containers and big ships. It’s a great place for a day-out from leisure to shopping the town has it all.

Events Diary:

Looking for something to do? We have something for everyone in our day-by-day guide to August.

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Full line-up for August in our Gig Guide, plus news on a Prom, Jazz and a feature on a local band.

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Centre is at heart of the community Claydon & Barham Community Centre, managed by The Claydon & Barham Local Community Trust Ltd, is located in the centre of Claydon village on Church Lane next to the High School.

The centre has been a central part of the community since 17th March 1984 (St. Patrick’s day). The Centre offers a friendly atmosphere for all the family.

With a large hall and two lounge areas, the community centre is available to hire for a wide range of events at very reasonable rates. Both lounges have Sky TV and there is a big screen and projector for those important sporting events, and can be hired for presentations. The entertainment committee works hard to ensure there is always something happening at the club, whether it be a cabaret night, disco or live music. The well stocked bar offers a wide range of beers, wines, spirits and real ales with a guest ale every week for those who like to experiment with something new.

The centre is also home to a number of groups and activities with indoor bowls, darts and crib clubs.

The bar is open to members and non-members every evening from 7.00pm except Thursdays, and open from midday on Saturdays and Sundays, closing at 2.30pm Saturday afternoons (unless Claydon Football Teams are utilising the club) and 4.00pm approximately on a Sunday afternoon. Membership is very affordable at £10 (or £5 for over 60’s) per year. This entitles full use of the club and reduced prices for hall hire and events.

Please feel free to contact the Centre by email at info@candbcc.co.uk or by telephone on 01473 831805 during opening hours. For more information visit at www.candbcc.co.uk

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Dan’s week with Ipswich24 Copleston High School student Daniel Ford spent a week doing work experience here at Ipswich24, getting an exclusive insight into how the magazine is put together and the various different components of the business that are needed for it to be a success.

Daniel otherwise known as Tractor Boy said, “I found the experience utterly fascinating and very rewarding. To see first hand how the world of work functions was thoroughly interesting, and to be given the challenge of having to produce articles that were of a high enough quality to be published in the magazine really pushed me. Having dipped my toe into the water of the working world I have enjoyed my time immensely and definitely feel that media is the career path I would like to go down” During his time Daniel produced a number of the articles that you will see in this month’s edition.

Wickham Market celebrates summer

Wickham Market is having a summer party with a Street Market on The Hill starting 9.30am on Wednesday 19th August.

Admission is free and everyone is invited to come and listen to live music by local saxophonist in the morning followed by the Broadside Boys from 1pm until 4pm.

People can sample local street food, take a ride in a pony & trap or go to the pop up tearoom. Raffle tickets are on sale with the draw at 3pm. For children there’s story time at 1pm as well as face painting.

Shopping enthusiasts will find a wide variety of stallholders selling all kinds of things from scarves to cakes. The regular stallholders will be there in force, selling fish, fruit, vegetables, pies, olives, pet food , plants, crafts, fairtrade items, sweets, baskets and more.

As well as this special event, Wickham has two markets every month except January and February. The monthly market is the third Wednesday in the month while a much smaller mini market takes place the first Wednesday in the month. Both markets are outdoors on the Hill in the centre of the village and are open from 9.30am until 2.30pm.

Festival of Classic and Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall Sunday, 2nd August 2015 sees the annual Festival of Classic and Sports Cars, which will take place in the grounds of Helmingham Hall, near Stowmarket in the heart of Suffolk.

Held in association with the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC), over 700 cars will be on show, parading along the main driveway of the stunning 15th century moated hall and delighting an audience of around 5,000 as they go.

A highlight in the car enthusiast’s calendar, the festival is also a fundraiser for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) and raised £4,500 for the charity in 2014.

Lord Tollemache, owner of Helmingham

Havergate Adventure

From Orford Quay, the annual ‘Havergate Adventure,’ run for the 27th year by the RSPB Woodbridge Local Group, takes place from Saturday 15th to Monday 17th August.

Boats depart hourly from Orford Quay from 9.30am to 1.30pm and include a two hour guided bird watching walk on Havergate Island. Homemade refreshments will be available on the island and binoculars will be available on free loan. Tickets cost £12 or £3 for under 16s. Booking is via Minsmere RSPB reserve on 01728 648281 from Wednesday 1st July.

Some tickets may be available on the day subject to spaces.

Take a trip down the river during Ipswich’s Maritime Festival Ipswich’s Maritime Festival takes place on the weekend of 15th and 16th August.

On Saturday, Orwell Lady will be running regular 20 minute trips about the wet dock and marina area of the waterfront between 11am and 1pm. Tickets are just £5 adults and £3 children. In the afternoon, there is a three and a half hour Harwich Harbour/Port of Felixstowe cruise taking in the sights of the beautiful river, learning all about the history and hopefully spotting some of the wildlife. Sailing at 2pm and returning at 5.30pm – ideal for people not watching Ipswich play at home – tickets are £19 for adults and £13 children.

On Sunday 16th August Orwell Lady will be sailing through the locks at Ipswich and under the Orwell Bridge before returning approximately an hour later.

The cruise leaves at 10.30am and tickets are £10 adults, £5 children. Tickets can be prebooked for Harwich Harbour/ Port of Felixstowe and Orwell Bridge cruises via Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, 01473 258070/tourist@ipswich.gov.uk, or CoffeeLink on the Waterfront. Tickets for all cruises can also be purchased on the gangway via card or cash. Children under three are free on all cruises. There are toilets, a licensed bar and hot drinks/light refreshments available onboard.

During August, Orwell Lady will also be hosting an Adnams’ Wine Tasting cruise on Friday 7th, a live rock music night on Saturday 8th and a Brit Pop disco on Saturday 29th. Tickets are £35 for the wine tasting and live music, £33.50 for the disco – cruises leave at 7.30pm and return at 11pm with a two course buffet included. Tickets for these cruises are available from Ipswich Tourist Information Centre in town (01473 258070, tourist@suffolkgov.uk) and must be pre-booked.

Hall and a patron of EACH looks forward to the event each year, which combines raising money for a cause close to his heart and his love of vintage motor cars, “This year’s event is a bit special as I will be reunited with my old car, a Gordon Keeble, which I owned in the 1960s and I’m very much looking forward to it” he says. “More importantly though, the event will raise awareness of the work that is done in the three children’s hospices run by EACH and will raise much needed funds to keep this valuable work going.”

Over ten decades of motoring will be represented at the festival, with cars ranging from a 1914 Ford Model T, to the latest models from Ferrari and Porche. Some of Britain’s finest cars will also be on show, including marques such as Bristol, Jensen, Lanchester and many more.

The festival will be a lovely day out for the whole family, with Little Rovers (mini Land Rovers) for children to drive, fairground stalls, over 40 trade and craft stalls and birds of prey flying demonstrations.

The Suffolk Pheonix Brass Band and Itchy Feet will provide live music and the Chocks Away Dance Troupe will be dancing throughout the day showing off their skills in Jive, Swing and Lindy Hop and plenty of local food and drink will be on offer too.

The Festival of Classic and Sports Cars is on from 10am until 5pm and admission is £8 for adults, £4 for children and £20 for a family of four. Tickets are available on the gate (cash only) or in advance by phoning Telephoning 01473 890799.

• Festival of Classic and Sports Cars takes place at Helmingham Hall Gardens, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EF. For more information visit www.helmingham.com

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BRIT POP DISCO Saturday 29th August

All Cruises depart at 7.30pm, returning at 11pm.

Ticket price includes two course buffet, £35pp

www.orwellrivercruises.com To book tickets call Ipswich Tourist Information Centre on 01473 258070 or visit CoffeeLink on the waterfront.

Orwell Lady is also available for private hire.

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Tractor Boy With UK Athletics hoping to conclude a review into the high performance system surrounding Mo Farah by the end of this month, I felt it was highly appropriate for me to investigate the reasons why this assessment is taking place, and what the consequences of its findings could be for one of Britain’s current sporting heroes…

The reason behind this review has stemmed from a BBC Panorama programme called “Catch me if you can”, in the show it was alleged that Farah’s coach Alberto Salazar had given athletes performance enhancing drugs. Most notably, according to the programme Farah’s training partner Galen Rupp had been given testosterone medication by Salazar in 2002. Testosterone is not an illegal substance, however it should only be used if there is a clear medical need. Therefore it is difficult to understand how Rupp would need it to stay healthy, yet at the same time be a national standard athlete.

Unsurprisingly, Salazar denies these claims robustly as does Rupp, but the severity of these allegations cannot be overlooked and consequently a full scale investigation is taking place into the training methods of the Cuban born coach.

Suffolk’s youngest sports pundit According to the programme Salazar was also coach of Mary Slaney, who was an American track athlete, when she failed a drugs test in 1996. However, Salazar previously assured Farah that he had no involvement with her at this time, contradicting strong evidence shown in the documentary, in which it quoted a magazine at the time in which she describes him as “her coach”. Although it is unlikely it could be proven that it was the American coach that supplied her with these drugs, another link with doping does not help to reduce the amount of doubt and uncertainty surrounding him.

Before I bang the gavel down to enunciate him guilty, it is worth mentioning that many people in the athletics world are backing Farah’s coach. Lord Coe was a big name to announce his support telling people to expect a “stout defence” from his “good friend”. In fact in many peoples eyes Salazar is simply an outstanding coach that has trained many a successful athlete.

So what could this mean for Mo? If these claims are proven to be true the legitimacy of Farah’s double Olympic triumph will be thrown into doubt;

in fact people are already beginning to cast shadows over his success with rumours of missed drugs tests coming to light. Although, it is important to remember that even is Salazar is found guilty it is not a certainty that Farah was involved in any misconduct. The seriousness of the situation was clear for all to see, when he skipped a highly anticipated appearance at a Diamond League meeting in Birmingham, to fly to the US for crisis talks with his coach (who assured him of his innocence).

I’m certain I am not alone in hoping profoundly that these claims are proved to be inaccurate, and even if Salazar is found guilty, that Farah has no involvement. Doping has impacted athletics monumentally over the last few years with various leading athletes banned for using illegal substances, so for the sake of the sports reputation, please say Mo is just an incredible athlete who has achieved his dreams through genuine hard work and graft.

Young people paint the town red – white and blue!

Students from a local charity have been adding a splash of colour to the Salvation Army Centre in Ipswich. The Team students from Inspire Suffolk chose to give their centre at Lyndon House on Fore Street a much-needed new look.

The students, who decided their own projects to work on, chose the Salvation Army due to the work they do with homeless people and those from difficult backgrounds. This struck a poignant chord for some young people in the group.

Before they could begin work at the centre, all the young people from Inspire Suffolk’s Team programme fundraised to gain enough budget to start the improvement works. On top of all of this, the enthusiastic group also got stuck in and cleared all of the cigarette butts, bottles and cans which were lying around the area. They also cleared the overgrown flower beds, introduced new plants and trimmed all of the surrounding bushes and planted the hanging baskets. They even got down on their hands and knees and scrubbed clean the flag stones and the general area surrounding the Salvation Army building.

The Salvation Army also had some

Starting this September: • Weekly Football Centres • Goalkeeping Development Centre • Adult Disability Football • DSActive for young people • with Downs Syndrome • Adult Fitness Camps For more information check out www.inspiresuffolk.org.uk Did you know our facilities are available to hire for your own courses or events?

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tired looking garden furniture so this got a make-over, sanding down and repairing the wooden benches for the residents to once again enjoy.

All of this was completed in just five days and then on the following Monday the Team students were invited back to enjoy a barbecue with Salvation Army’s grateful residents.

Inspire Suffolk’s Team Project is run in conjunction with The Prince’s Trust and is free to any young person aged between 16 and 25 who is currently unemployed and not in education or training.

The aim of Team is to lead Suffolk’s young people onto brighter more fulfilling futures. If you know of someone this course might be of benefit to, get them to get in touch with Inspire Suffolk or contact the charity on their behalf either by emailing andyc@inspiresuffolk.org. uk or by calling Andy Crump the Education Delivery Manager for Inspire Suffolk on 0845 1369 333 for more details. For more pictures of the Salvation Army make-over, check out Inspire Suffolk on Facebook. www.inspiresuffolk.org.uk

Maritime Ipswich is coming!

The Ipswich Maritime Festival returns to the Ipswich Waterfront on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August and promises to be one of the biggest weekends in the Town’s calendar.

A real summer treat with a nautical flavour and a fireworks finale the waterfront will be buzzing with wartime re-enactments, historic vessels of different sizes, fabulous food, a special market along with musical entertainment and river trips to keep everyone ship-shape.

This free event has something for everyone with World War re-enactments and displays, Children’s wartime workshops toy soldier pewter casting and painting, school life and period games. The military theme continues with Rifle firing displays, Cannon firing and a military parade and an original World War One Royal Navy boat on display demonstrating ferrying soldiers and supplies around the marina.

The East Coast Gaffer Regatta will take place with a display of more than 50 vessels and there will be music on an historic sailing barge.

There will be plenty of opportunities to shop and, for the foodies, some fantastic places to eat and drink, with Craft and food markets and the Waterfront Spitfire Bar and Mess area (temporary pub and vintage beers) as well as all of the usual eateries on the Waterfront.

A Vintage funfair with Big Wheel will provide aerial views of the Waterfront and Ipswich and there will be River trips and cruises on the Orwell Lady, the Victor and other vessels.

Or you will be able to go onboard and explore some of the vessels with the likes of MT Kent, Vic 96, Thalatta and Touchstone Tugs all visiting the town.

With Musical entertainment and street theatre, Morris Dancers (by the Bo Diddler’s company) and a Maritime Dance Day and family fun day at DanceEast, plus a grand Firework finale this fabulous event is a must this August.

Bryony Rudkin, culture portfolio-holder at Ipswich Borough Council, organisers of Maritime Ipswich, said, “This is a great attraction for residents and visitors alike and thousands will flock to the Waterfront for a weekend spectacle of entertainment. There is so much to see for people of all ages. It promises to be a lot of fun and I want to thank everyone involved.”

Step aboard historic vessel for a cruise S.B. Victor was built in Ipswich in 1895 and is one of the last Barges built in the town still working local estuaries.

Originally she carried linseed oil, grain and other bulk cargo between the Thames and other rivers and ports on the East Coast. She has a lively history, being one of the surviving “little ships” that evacuated troops from Dunkirk in 1940 and on another occasion survived a direct hit from a bomb. In the 1960’s she was a floating “Gentleman’s Night Club” on the Thames!

Today, beautifully restored and with modern amenities, she is a regular sight on the River Orwell, carrying visitors and locals alike on a variety of pleasure Cruises which can include Afternoon Cream Tea, Evening Supper, or just a peaceful couple of hours on the Orwell

enjoying the scenery and wildlife in a style and pace of a by-gone era.

She sails from Ipswich Waterfront, from her berth outside the Old Custom House.

Victor not only has regular schedule of cruises to suit individuals and small parties but the sailing barge is also available for private charter for larger parties, family celebrations or business events.

And of course the River Orwell and River Stour remain amongst the most beautiful rivers in the UK on which to experience the timeless pleasure of sailing on Victor.

On board Sailing Barge Victor they have extensive experience in events management, corporate hospitality, food service and training sectors. The sailing barge offers an high quality venue for a range of client or employee based activities.

Celebrating her 120th anniversary, and fully restored in 2006, Sailing Barge Victor is a perfect marriage of a majestic and traditionally rigged 19th century sailing vessel with comfortable, modern facilities for guests.

For further information and all

bookings, please contact Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, St Stephen’s Street, Ipswich on 01473 258070 or email tourist@ipswich.gov.uk • Visit www.sbvictor.co.uk to download the 2015 sailing cruise schedules

Transport Society re-locate meetings The Ipswich & District Historical Transport Society was founded in 1963 and for the last 17 years has been meeting at the Ascension Hall, Larchcroft Road, Ipswich.

However due to several circumstances it has been deemed necessary to change their meetings venue.

So, as from September 2015 all presentations by invited speakers will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, 558, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich on the forth Wednesday of each month )with the exception of December when it moves to the third Wednesday).

Facilities at the Citadel include a large car park to the rear of the building with disabled access, First Eastern Counties bus routes 66 and 75 pass by the door with convenient bus stops virtually outside the front of the building.

Chairman Martyn Hunt said, “The Salvation Army were very welcoming and we are all looking forward to

the move.” For further details of the society meeting dates contact 01473 414746 or 01473 422145.

MARKETS IN WICKHAM MARKET Summer Street Market on The Hill Wednesday 19th August 9.30 am to 4 pm

Children's entertainments pies, fruit, vegetables, fish, plants street food, chocolates, fudge, books, live music, pop-up tea room, baskets, pony & trap, raffle & more.

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Mini Market

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Monthly Market

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Summer Fun Fun filled family Summer at Museum of East Anglian Life The Museum of East Anglian Life is a 75 acre, open-air Museum located in the heart of Stowmarket. With historic buildings, green open space and a programme packed with events and activities for families to enjoy.

With 17 splendidly restored buildings to explore, including a working watermill and Victorian Tin Tabernacle, plus, animals to visit, family trails that take you around the museum and play areas for children to enjoy, you’ll never be short of something to do.

Families can enjoy the benefits of open, safe, green space where they can walk, play and explore together. Meet the animals, discover nature and learn something new with every visit.

The ‘My Museum’ Photography competition is new this season and the Summer Holidays are a perfect time to get involved.

Use the Museum’s 75 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside, heritage buildings and resident wildlife as inspiration. Take photos of your day out, of your friends and family, of

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anything from creepy crawlies in the Walled Garden, to the turkeys gobbling in the animal area. Show how you view the Museum.

Could your child take the perfect picture for the ‘Young Photographer’ category? Winners will receive a prize and be invited to an awards ceremony later this year.

Entry to the ‘My Museum’ Photography Competition is included in Museum entry.

Also, this Summer The popular Mud, Bugs and Baking sessions are returning. Starting with ‘Meg and Mog’ on the 30th of July and ending with ‘The Great Pet Sale’ on the 14th of August there will be six family friendly fabulously fun activities. Each session starts with a story followed by exciting activities for everyone to join in with. Drinks and biscuits are included and the activities are suitable for ages 2+.

Summer holiday activities from 10am-12pm are led by a museum staff and cost £2.50 per child plus normal museum entry.

READER TICKET OFFER Ipswich24 readers can get a free child entry to the Museum this summer when they buy their entry online, simply add the discount code CHILDFREE24 For further details on these activities or to book online visit www.eastanglianlife.org.uk

Help with travel sickness

Summer holiday season is a time of year that many of us look forward to the most, but for some it can also be a time of dread, as travelling on holiday can also mean uncomfortable journeys spent feeling nauseous.

Motion sickness, or travel sickness, is extremely common and is thought to be caused by a conflict of information between the senses.

Simon Bandy from natural supplements company Veganicity has created some simple top tips for beating motion sickness, without resorting to medication, so the school holidays can get off to a good start: • Eat an apple: Foods high in fibre help to remove nausea-inducing chemicals from your system. Try eating an apple or snack on raw vegetables during your journey if you get hungry.

• Go for ginger: Ginger is reputed to be excellent for maintaining good health and relieving nausea. Suck a piece of crystalised Ginger or nibble a ginger biscuit to find some relief.

• Look at the horizon: Motion sickness can sometimes be avoided by focusing on the horizon or a fixed point when travelling by car or boat.

• Take deep breaths: Deep breathing can create a different rhythm pattern in the stomach, which can help to settle it when feeling nauseous. Taking a few deep breaths will also help you to relax and take your mind off the sickness, like a mini meditation.

• Leave your phone at home: Avoid checking your phone or tablet or reading during your journey, particularly if travelling by car. The body’s vestibular system, which senses balance from the inner ear, tells the brain that you are moving, but the senses (your sight) tell the brain you are sitting still when focused on reading or looking at a fixed object inside the car, which can add to feelings of nausea.

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Summer Fun Your complete guide to making the most of the holidays

Come and meet some amazing birds at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary Summer days are hot, long and lazy and at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary there is plenty of space to spread out, relax, picnic and enjoy over 80 owls, hawks, eagles, falcons and other birds of prey. interpreter on selected dates).

The beautiful landscaped site of two There is a pretty Woodland Walk acres showcases birds in spacious, featuring wildlife ponds, bug hotel, naturalistic aviaries and weatherings ladybird houses and wheelchair and provides close encounters with accessible bird hide. free flying birds in the thrice daily The shy red squirrel colony also flying demonstrations (BSL signing lives in the woods, as does the cheeky meerkat family watch them being fed twice daily (BSL signing interpreter on selected dates).

The site has level tarmac paths throughout, braille information boards and a wheelchair to hire if needed.

The central sensory garden offers plenty of space for picnics, with wheelchair accessible tables, water feature and sculptural seating area. Also, highly scented bee and

butterfly friendly borders and tactile herb table.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays during the school summer holidays the sanctuary is also host to Jenny’s Ark Petting Zoo where children can hug a rabbit, groom a guinea pig and stroke a snake!

(11.00am start).

Sunday 2nd August sees the annual Save It! Conservation Day taking place throughout the sanctuary with the help of a variety of local wildlife groups - meet the rescued hedgehogs, marvel at the Suffolk Punch horse, taste local honey and

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Open Daily 10 - 5 Great Family Fun! Reg. Charity 1086565

FLYING DISPLAYS DAILY FROM EASTER WITH SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BIRDS OF PREY plus RED SQUIRRELS CHIPMUNKS * MEERKAT ENCOUNTER SESSIONS MINI-MAZE * PICNIC AREAS DISABILITY PLAYGROUND THE OWL BARN GIFT SHOP

Family Fun Day at the Lakes

* INCLUDING JENNY’S ARK PET ZOO every Wednsday & Thursday during the school Summer Holidays from July 30th

The current summer interns of St Edmundsbury Borough Council have been set a fundraising challenge that will see them competing against fellow interns in other areas of Suffolk County Council to raise as much money as possible for a chosen charity.

So they have chosen to hold a Family Fun Day at Needham Lake on Tuesday 4th August from 11am until 3pm. The event will be free to get into and money will be raised via charging small amounts for the raffle, cakes and other activities.

The Fun Day will be raising money for E.A.C.H, a local charity that cares for children with lifethreatening illnesses and supports their families. The theme of the day will be the wild. Marquees will be up holding several different Arts n Crafts activities with instructions and necessary materials.

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S.O.S. Safari Trail with free gift for every child and new children’s play area with wheelchair friendly equipment and tumble safe surface.

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Other confirmed activities include a Nature Trail, Face-painting and a Cake Sale. There will also be a Raffle where one of the prizes already confirmed are two Barrett & Coe Photography vouchers worth over £100.

To find the event on Facebook search for ‘Family Fun Day at Needham Lake’ or use the web address: www.facebook.com/kiddieskrafts

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Summer Fun Your complete guide to making the most of the holidays

Creative summer fun for everyone!

Glass & Craft over at Kersey Mill near Hadleigh are gearing up for a busy Summer break and have got some fantastic crafts and events happening for all to enjoy.

• Teddy Bear Building - Have fun fluffing up the soft stuffing by hand and then hand stuff your chosen teddy friend. Before taking home, don’t forget to pop in a felt heart and make a wish!

Alongside their regular crafts of glass and ceramic painting and Decopatch, Glass & Craft have introduced even more fun crafts, including;

• Glass & Craft will also be running other workshops alongside their regular crafts.

You can keep up to date with all the summer activities on the Glass & Craft website or Facebook page.

• Fun with wood – Use the fast drying acrylic paints to decorate wooden items like animals, clocks, picture frames and more.

Glass & Craft are open throughout the summer break for you to come and get creative. Booking is not essential but advisable as it can get busy. For the Summer even more space will be available in Glass and Craft’s NEW craft garden so you can get creative outside in the sun.

• Fabric Fun - Using special fabric pens you can decorate items such as t-shirts, pencil cases and bags.

• Hama Beads – Decorate your own pegboard with a choice of 16 different coloured Hama Beads. Then let Glass & Craft iron your creation and turn into a key-ring or fridge magnet.

• Chocolate Card Craft – Create your very own unique chocolate lolly card for someone special using a whole range of craft materials including stickers, pompoms, foam letters and glitter glue.

If you would like more information on any of the crafts or if you would like to book a table during the School break please contact Glass & Craft on 01473 517 404 or visit www.glassandcraft.co.uk

All Aboard for Summer Fun!

Great days out for the family this summer at The Mid Suffolk Light Railway The 2nd August sees the ever popular Hornby Collectors Fare return to the MIDDY, which this year will feature Dublo 3-rail, 2-rail and 0 gauge tinplate layouts and a Meccano display. An additional attraction for rail fans will be distinguished railway artist Malcolm Root’s Colne Valley Railway Exhibition of memorabilia and paintings.

Then on Sunday August the Middy Summer Fayre takes place. With craft stalls, BBQ, Punch & Judy, face painting, live music with The Broadside Boys and all the Middy features including two locos in steam and ‘Driver for a tenner’ this promises to be a great family day out.

Rail ‘n’ Ale Weekend will take place on Sunday 30th and Monday 31st August. Available will be a selection of the best local real ales from the Middy’s real ale bar, The Kitcheners Arms.

Visitors will be able to ride as often as they like in genuine Victorian Great Eastern Railway four-wheel coaches and all the railway’s onsite facilities including The Museum, cafe, shop trackside walk and real ale bar coach will be open when trains are running.

For the full programme and entry prices see www.mslr.org.uk To book call 01473 890622 10

Summer Fun Your complete guide to making the most of the holidays Get Kids Active this Summer Ever tickled a piglet?

Throughout the summer there is always so much to do at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, including exploring the lair of the Giant Woozle Snark.

Situated in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, on the banks of the River Gipping, the farm is a delight for animal and countryside lovers alike.

This summer DanceEast will be hosting two fantastic Summer Schools at the Jerwood DanceHouse for young people of all abilities aged from seven to 16 years.

If you would like to learn something new whilst making friends and having fun, join one of DanceEast’s exciting five day workshops this August!

Teen Summer School takes place from Monday 3rd until Friday 7th August from 9am to 3.30pm.

Under the artistic direction of Tony Adigun, the London based company Avant Garde Dance will be hosting the Teen Summer School at the Jerwood DanceHouse. This week of workshops, for young people aged 12 to 16, will inspire and empower through dance. Avant Garde Dance had a sellout performance last April of The Black Album and their Summer School last year sold out! They give participants the chance to learn and be creative whilst offering students the chance to work closely with industry professionals. The Summer School gives everyone the opportunity to find their own movement and style with technique classes in a range of styles, alongside daily repertoire sessions.

During spring, regulars to the farm will have seen plenty of new arrivals - lambs, piglets, kids and Tilly the calf. But in addition to these youngsters there are all the regulars waiting to mount a charm offensive, in the hope of a little food and attention. But if tickling piglets is more your thing, look out for the wandering ones – they could be anywhere and love to have their bellies tickled.

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is six miles north west of Ipswich,

off the B1113 between Great Blakenham and Needham Market.

It opens Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays from 10am to 5pm.

With entry prices at £7 for adults, £6 for concessions, £3 for children (aged 4-16) and free entry for under fours, it would be difficult to find a more diverting and better value attraction in Suffolk.

The farm café is open all day, selling homemade cakes, lunches, hot and cold drinks and ice cream.

• For more information follow the farm on www.facebook.com/ BaylhamFarm, visit the website at www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk or call 01473 830264.

The Youth Summer School also runs from Monday 3rd until Friday 7th August from 9am to 3.30pm and is aimed at younger children. The Youth Summer School offers workshops in five dance styles, including Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Creative Ballet, Creative Dance and Contemporary, as well as performance classes in Contemporary and Choreography. The workshops give children aged between seven and 11 years old the chance to have fun and learn something new from DanceEast tutors and industry professionals.

There will be a sharing on the final day for parents and guardians to see what their child has been up to during the week!

DanceEast is also offering optional chaperoned morning and afternoon sessions. For the morning session, breakfast at the café will be available (price not included) and the afternoon session can be used to work towards a Discover Arts Award for an additional £30. Arts Awards are a range of unique qualifications that support anyone up to the age of 25 to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect with and take part in the wider arts world through taking challenges in an art form.

Each summer school costs £120, with an additional £5 for each morning/afternoon club session booked.

If you are interested in attending a Summer School, or know someone that will be, please contact DanceEast on 01473 295230 or visit www.danceeast.co.uk to find out more information and to book.

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Wolsey’s Sweet Charity

Photo Mike Kwasniak

The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich is producing a new actor-musician production of the classic swingin’ sixties musical Sweet Charity which runs from Thursday 3rd to Saturday 26th September, directed by Artistic Director Peter Rowe.

They are pleased to announce Katie Birtill will be playing the lead role of Charity Valentine, Meet Charity Hope Valentine – a woman who always gives her heart and dreams… to the wrong man! Despite her dead-end job as a dance club hostess in the dubious Fandango Night Club she still manages to remain an incurable optimist. One day she meets sweet, unassuming Oscar and believes her luck has changed.

But has she found true love and will all her dreams come true?

With brassy, toe tapping hits including Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, The Rhythm of Life and I’m A Brass Band, you won’t want to miss this story of a girl who just wants to be loved!

Katie was initially studying medicine at Bristol University before she decided to take the plunge and go into theatre. Leaving Bristol with a BSc she then graduated from the postgraduate musical theatre course at The Royal Academy of Music in 2010.

Theatre credits include Monique in The Boy who fell into a Book (SJT), Diva & u/s Marian in Priscilla (UK Tour), Sue in Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour), Charlotte in A little Night Music (Sir Jack Lyons Theatre); Maid Marian in Robin Hood (The Marlowe Theatre Arena); Multiple roles in Femme Fatale (Upstairs at the Gatehouse); creating the role of Hayley in the original cast for Jet Set Go! (George Square, Edinburgh and Theatre 503, London); Woman2 in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (George Square); Wendy in Never Land (Merton Abbey Mills). She also played Sophie the Psephologist for More or Less on BBC Radio 4 (Simon Terrington).

DANCEEAST YOUTH SUMMER SCHOOL £120 |

DANCEEAST TEEN SUMMER SCHOOL WITH AVANT GARDE DANCE

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Monarchs to Mechanicals!

Remember when Peter Moone and his lovable group of locals put their heart and souls into performing their unique version of ‘King John’ for Queen Elizabeth I in Progress?

This summer, see how Red Rose’s merry band of mechanicals fare against them, when they try to impress the Fairy King & Queen!

The bustling streets of Tudor Ipswich are a world away from the Enchanted Forest of Jimmy’s Farm, but where better to see Shakespeare’s mostfamous story come alive than amongst the trees in the open-air!

Not forgetting the most-exciting reason of all - Joanna Carrick’s historical theory that Peter Moone may really have provided the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Peter Quince!

Which would make his players the mechanicals of Midsummer!

Jo’s adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream combines the integrity of Shakespeare’s original text with a wild and wonderful new way of experiencing the story that is suitable for all ages!

So join in the fun this summer in the beautiful woodland of Jimmy’s Farm for magic, music and plenty of match-making mischief and step into Fairyland for the most “complete and joyous live performance imaginable” (audience member) with actors of “phenomenal energy”!

The biggest, brightest and boldest dream you’ve ever seen!

Red Rose Theatre Company present A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Jimmy’s Farm, Near Ipswich from Wednesday 22nd July until Sunday 30th August. The Box Office is open now, tickets are available to purchase both online: www.theatreintheforest.com or through SEE Tickets, and over the phone on 01473 603388. Their friendly Box Office team are happy to answer any queries you may have, so feel free to give them a call.

Packed schedule at Mercury

The season opens with brand new musical comedy The Smallest Show On Earth, which will play at the Mercury from 25 September until 10 October.

Stunned to discover they have inherited the Bijou cinema, two newly-weds realise it’s a total dump. To restore it to its former glory, they’ll need the support of the eccentric Mrs Fazackalee and the unreliable Mr Quill.

Starring Liza Goddard, Brian Capron and Haydn Oakley, this feel-good musical is set to be a big hit.

Marking the re-launch of the newly refurbished Studio Theatre will be Sandi Toksvig’s drama Bully Boy. Private Edward Clark is every inch the hero to his mates, but he’s broken inside. When Major Handley lifts the lid on Eddie’s fragile mental health an unlikely bond is formed between the men.

Bully Boy digs into the ‘war on terror’ to explore the relationship between two men in crisis.

Making all your Christmas wishes come true will be this year’s panto, Aladdin.

Aladdin dreams of marrying Princess Jasmine, but when wicked magician Abanazer tricks him, he finds himself trapped with only an old lamp for company. It’s only when he rubs it that his adventure really begins!

Coming to the Mercury is Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach a classic tale for all ages.

David McKee’s Not Now, Bernard and Other Monster Stories will be another family treat.

It tells the story of a young boy who feels as though everyone’s too busy to listen when he finds a monster.

There is a whole host of visiting productions to keep you entertained. Drama lovers have a treat in-store when Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap visits.

There will be an opportunity for talent to shine when MonologueSlam UK hits the stage and Eastern Angles return with their show Parkway Dreams.

Comedian Ed Byrne will be performing and the hilarious Jeeves and Wooster Perfect Nonsense are set to appear. The season will feature The Marriage of Figaro as well as variety performances in The Magnificent Music Hall and EYECons. You will also be able to see LipService’s unique production of The Picture of Doreen Gray.

Live music is set to start with Waterloo and The Best of ABBA Tribute Show as well as Big Girls Don’t Cry. The Colchester Military Wives Choir are also set to return after last years sell out performance.

• For performance times, prices and to purchase tickets, visit www.mercurytheatre.co.uk or call 01206 573948.

Preview: 9th HighTide Festival HighTide Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director, Steven Atkinson, has announced the diverse and exciting season for the ninth HighTide Festival, which will take place in the Suffolk coastal town of Aldeburgh from Thursday 10th September until Sunday 20th September. And, tickets are on sale now!

HighTide’s mission is to discover and champion emerging playwrights and produce new and original plays, whilst building lasting relationships with local communities. This year is no exception with three world premieres, one critically acclaimed transfer, an exceptional series of readings and visiting companies, an expanded music and comedy programme and so much more including a unique series of Face to Face events with Christopher Eccleston, Sir Richard Eyre and Meera Syal.

Steven Atkinson, Artistic Director of HighTide said, “This year’s HighTide Festival is all about new beginnings. New stories, playwrights, and ways of creating theatre. And a new home for the Festival in Aldeburgh. Theatre can now be added to an unparalleled annual line up of festivals in every artistic discipline, which makes Aldeburgh world famous.”

The Festival curtain rises with So Here We Are, a 2013 winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting. This new play by talented playwright and actor Luke Norris, is a coproduction with the Royal Exchange Theatre and is a touching and compassionate look at young lives cut short, and childhood friendships under strain in adult life. It will be directed by HighTide Artistic Director Steven Atkinson, and will transfer to the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, from 22nd September until 10th October 2015.

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This will be followed by a provocative and compelling new play by E V Crowe, BRENDA, a story about a young woman who doesn’t think she’s a person.

Executed through unconventional means by director Caitlin McLeod, this play brings together two • Theresa Ikoko of the UK’s most exciting young theatre makers

other events including an evening of special readings and reminisces with Vanessa Redgrave and, with one of our key partners this Festival, Soho Theatre, are introducing comedy for the first time, the exciting line-up includes Shappi Khorsandi, Sam Simmons, Nish Kumar and John Kearns.

Kate Mosse said, “HighTide Festival is an exciting, inspiring environment, for audiences and artists alike to see a wide range of new theatre and much more and on the glorious Suffolk coast.”

There will also be music from James Pearson and Polly Gibbons of Ronnie Scott’s, Concordia Foundation and a Big Beach Sing led by Firefly Burning and The Trad Academy Sea Shanty • Polly Gibbons Choir. A host of visiting companies including Baz Productions, Britten Pears Foundation, Eastern Angles, Hunt & Darton, Mig Kimpton, Morgan and West and Wonderful Beast will bring their exciting work. There will be readings of new plays by Jon Canter, Danielle Daley, Tom Holloway and Theresa Ikoko and a wide range of workshops and HighTide’s Writer and Performer Academy Showcase, presented in collaboration with Chichester Festival Theatre As part of HighTide’s commitment to young people in the East, the Garfield Weston Foundation, the Mackintosh Foundation and the Britten-Pears Foundation have made charitable donations, which enable HighTide to give away 500 tickets to the region’s young people to attend Festival events.

Dr Therese Coffey MP, Suffolk Coastal said, “I welcome the new HighTide Festival in Aldeburgh and its boost to local community life. In particular I support its focus on young people, and the 500 tickets the Festival donates to people in the Eastern region aged between 16 and 25 so they can see the Festival’s inspiring programme for free.”

• For more information about the HighTide Festival or to book tickets you can contact the Box Office on 01603 598606 (Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 8pm) or visit www.hightide.org.uk

World premieres, touring productions, Soho Theatre comedy nights, music, readings, workshops and our Young People’s Academy

Also premiering is Harrogate, by awardwinning playwright Al Smith.

This tender exploration of a marriage laid bare and a father struggling to confront his obsessions without destroying his family will be directed by the multi-award winning theatre director Richard Twyman, Associate Director (International) at the Royal Court.

In the last year thousands of people have drowned trying to get to Europe in unstable migrant boats, this final play of the season examines their desperation. Lampedusa is a devastatingly powerful play by one of the UK’s most exciting • Hunt and Darton political writer Anders Lustgarten’s and is also directed by Steven Atkinson. It premiered at the Soho Theatre, the co-producers, to packed houses and critical acclaim earlier this year, and will transfer to Liverpool Unity Theatre from 24th September to 3rd October 2015. The Times called it “One of the most gently enticing pieces of storytelling you will see... Shattering” In addition to the four plays and the Face to Face in conversations with interviewers Kate Mosse and Libby Purves, HighTide presents a host of

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Every Sunday

Lions Club of Ipswich Car Boot Sale, Portman Road Car Park, Ipswich (Weather permitting), Gates open 8am, Pitch fees - car £5.00, Car & Trailer £10.00, small van (Escort size) £5.00, large van (transit size) £10.00 all payable on entry, Refreshments and toilets on site, Other details visit www.lionsclubofipswich.org.uk The Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum Open.

Rear of Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath IP5 3UX, 2pm to 5pm, Admission is free, donations are appreciated, Parking is easy and free.

Giant Sunday Market, Mannings Amusements, Felixstowe, from 9am

Every Monday

Do you have 1 hour for Fun? Music? Dance? Join Jane of Suffolk Keep Fit Association at Christ Church Hall Tacket Street Ipswich, 2.00pm 3.00pm, Contact Jane 07860824747.

Badminton, Handford Hall School, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, 7.15pm - 9.30pm, experienced players and beginners always very welcome, for a free taster session or more information please contact Adrian 01473 464920 Ballroom and Latin Class, Goals Centre, Suffolk New College, Grimwade Street, Ipswich, IP4 1LT, 6.30pm 7.30pm, 01473 251323, 07736306519 Yoga, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 10am - 11am, £3.30 per session, New members welcome, Further information contact: 01473 727796.

Suffolk Promenaders Square Dance Club, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Doucy Lane, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 10pm, Only £2.50, tea and coffee provided, contact 01473 422663 or 01473 415785 for further details Badminton, Suffolk New Academy Sports Centre, Birkfield Drive, Ipswich, 6pm - 7pm, Beginners and experienced players welcome, Come along for your free first session or call/text Gill 07706 044861 or Peter 07802 173041 for more information.

Every Tuesday

Do you have 1 hour for Fun? Music? Dance? Join Jane of Suffolk Keep Fit Association at Woodbridge Community Centre Woodbridge. 9.45am - 10.45am, Contact Jane 07860824747 Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 10pm, £2.50 per session, New members welcome. For more details contact Tony Crane 01473 410740.

Pilates in Little Bealings, small group size for close supervision, suitable for beginners and improvers. £8 per class, limited places available so please contact Dawn to book your place. 07876 506327 or dawnmaile@me.com Ipswich Croquet Club, Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, 6pm, Beginners always very welcome, For a free taster session contact 01394 671642 or fran@franrousham.plus.com

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Table Tennis. All standards and ages 7.30pm to 9pm, Lindsey Village Hall (next to the church), Lindsey (near Hadleigh), IP7 6PP, £2, information 07768 828362 Ballroom and Latin Class, Sidegate Lane Primary School, Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, 7pm - 8pm, 01473 729271 Art Group, Castle Hill Community Centre, Highfield Road, Ipswich, 1.30pm – 3.30pm, all welcome, for details phone 07443 630072 Co-op Ladies Choir meet at The Co-op Education Centre from 2.15pm to 3.30pm, performing a variety of music including chart hits, musicals and classical. If you would like to join us please contact Lynn Scannell 01473 710820 Senior Singers, Co-op Education Centre, Fore Street, Ipswich, 10.30am – 12pm, Male & Female singers, 55 plus, join in this ling established & friendly group of singers, No auditions, Call Maggie on 01473 713597, Martlesham Heath Country Market, The Pavilion, The Square, Martlesham Heath, 9am, home-made, home-grown, and home-crafted items for sale.

For further information Tel 01473 623849 or www.martleshammarket.co.uk

Badminton, Handford Hall School, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich, 7.15pm - 9.30pm, experienced players and beginners always very welcome, for free taster session or more information contact Adrian 01473 464920 Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre, Ipswich, 2pm – 4.15pm, £2.80 includes tea & Biscuits, for further information telephone 01473 725274, Woodbridge Country Market, Woodbridge Community Hall, next to Deben Pool, 10am - 11.15am, Local Home Produced Food, Plants, Vegetables and Hand made crafts for sale, Comfortable tea room to meet your friends, Open to all Free Entry.

Ipswich Country Market, Rushmere Village Hall, Humber Douncy Lane, Ipswich, 10.15am - 11.30am, Lots of home baked and handcrafted items available as well as Gluten free produces and local honey. Seasonal fruit and vegetables hand picked the day before. Free parking and tea and coffee refreshments available, great meeting place for new and old friends.

Coffee and Chat: informal coffee morning with activities, 10am – 12pm, All Saints Church Hall Blenheim Road, Ipswich

Every Wednesday

Every Friday

Art & Craft Group, Body and MindSports Centre, Birkfield Drive, Ipswich, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, all welcome, for details phone 07443 630072 Pilates in Little Bealings, small group size for close supervision, suitable for beginners and improvers. £8 per class, limited places available so please contact Dawn to book your place. 07876 506327 or dawnmaile@me.com Ipswich Croquet Club, Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, 2pm, Beginners always very welcome, For a free taster session contact 01394 671642 or fran@franrousham.plus.com The Phoenix Women’s Group Meeting, The Quakers Friends Meeting House, 39 Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, 10am -12pm, For more information please telephone 07976768763 or email:Ip.Phoenix@Virginmedia.com Voices Together, award winning female singing group, Whitehouse Baptist Church, Waterford Road, Ipswich, 7.30pm - 9pm. Friendly rehearsals. No auditions, Easy listening music, Interested? Call Kath 01473 652351

Every Thursday

Art Group, Harkstead Village Hall, Harkstead, 10am – 12pm, all welcolme, 01473 787633 Ipswich Croquet Club, Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, 6pm, Beginners always very welcome, for a free taster session contact 01394 671642 Sequence Dancing, Martlesham Community Hall, 7.30pm - 9.45pm, £3.00 per person, new members welcome, further information contact 01473 729424 Carpet Bowls, Nacton Village Hall, 7.30pm. First 3 visits free, then £2 per evening if you like us and want to stay. A sociable and fun evening, Just turn up!

Felixstowe Country Market, Trades & Labour Club, High Road West, Felixstowe, 10am – 11am, www.country-markets.co.uk Pilates in Little Bealings, small group size for close supervision, suitable for beginners and improvers. £8 per class, limited places available so please contact Dawn to book your place. 07876 506327 or dawnmaile@me.com Country Market, Trades and Labour Club, High Road West, Felixstowe, 10am – 11am, Preserves, eggs, garden produce and crafts, 01394 272003, www. country-markets.co.uk Carpet Bowls, Sidegate Lane Community Centre Ipswich, 2pm - 5pm, £2.50, per session, New Members very welcome, for more details contact Tony Crane on 01473 410740

Every Saturday

The Lion’s Club of Felixstowe Car Boot Sale, Sunday Market site, Sea Road, Felixstowe, 8am – 1pm, Free entry to the public. Car boot pitches £6 for up to 3 tables (No traders allowed).

FREE Volleyball with Ipswich Ravens, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 2pm - 4pm, Beginners or experienced, adults and juniors age 9 upwards. Call or text Steve 07584 636669 Children’s Cheerleading Classes, Inspire Suffolk, Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, 9am, £2 per child, Contact 07825 498730 — continued on page 15 — Ipswich24 cannot be held responsible for cancellation of events, if in doubt contact the venue before travelling. More events can be found at www.ipswich24.co.uk

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When planning a day out, many people overlook the beautiful seaside town of Felixstowe. However, this Edwardian town, which sits between the Rivers Orwell and Deben, has much to offer the day tripper.

There are many sides to Felixstowe with much to offer everyone from the traditional amusements and ice cream on the beach to some great shopping in the town centre.

The main seafront area boasts lots things to keep the family entertained, with everything you would expect to find at the seaside from ice creams to crazy golf and, if the weather is not so good the Leisure Centre is great place to keep the kids busy on a wet day.

The Dip area offers a slower pace, here you will find beautiful beaches overlooked by pastel coloured beach huts on the cliff. Carry on up the coast towards the River Deben, through Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club and you reach Felixstowe Ferry. This is a great place to watch the boats negotiate the mouth of the Deben and a fab place to go crabbing!

• The Triangle, Hamilton Road

• Crabbing at Old Felixstowe

There is much more to Felixstowe than its beaches, the town offers a relaxed place to shop. Here you will find many independent shops along side some of the more familiar national chains. There are plenty of places to eat from quaint tea rooms to traditional Fish ‘n’ Chips.

If it’s history that you’re after a visit to Landguard Fort is a must where you can explore the building’s many tunnels and rooms some of which date back to the 18th century. Then, next door to the Fort you can discover Felixstowe Museum. Here you will find 14 rooms packed full of artefacts that tell the story of Felixstowe from Roman finds to the present day.

It’s often said of Felixstowe ‘is it a port or a resort?’ Well, judging by the amount of vehicles jostling for front row positions at the Viewing Bay one certainly enhances the other…

Felixstowe has so much to do and see, you may struggle to pack it all into one day and there are lots of hotels and guest houses available if you fancy extending your stay.

Felixstowe boasts many places to park your car and plenty of public toilets, both important for a family day out.

So, next time your looking for somewhere to go, before you jump in the car and travel miles, just drive down the A14 to Felixstowe and explore the many delights this seaside town has to offer.

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Hidden treasures to be found at Delvaux If you haven’t ventured into the town centre in Felixstowe lately it is certainly time you took the plunge!

There is a fantastic assortment of shops to choose from one of which is Delvaux on Hamilton Rd opposite Prezzo.

Once to step inside the door you will be amazed with the assortment of items offered to you. In the front of the shop you have jewellery and scarves if you feel like a little treat or maybe you need a gift for a special someone? If you want to pamper yourself Delvaux carry the Bomb cosmetic range of bath bombs - just lovely, all made in the UK, prices from £2.75.

Perhaps you want to treat your home to a bit of a makeover, there are mirrors and beautiful pieces of wall art to choose from as well as ceramic tile art to suit any room.

A sculpture is always a talking point in any home and Delvaux have the bronze Frith collection with it’s magical hares as well as handmade and painted ceramic hares with wonderful character. If you want something a bit larger there is the

Edge range of sculptures with their Gorilla mask or cheeky Chimpanzee.

Along with all the gorgeous handmade glass that twinkles in the sunlight you will not be able to resist something!

• Hamilton Road offers a wide ranging shopping experience

So, take the plunge and pop over to Delvaux in Felixstowe and just enjoy the experience of shopping in a friendly independent shop where you are encouraged to take your time and if you would like help and advice it is there on hand.

Delvaux can be found at 116 Hamilton Rd Felixstowe (opposite Prezzo) and is open 10am until 5pm Monday to Saturday.

• For more information telephone 01394 278364.

Blue X: Fun Day & Dog Show The Blue Cross Fun Day and Dog Show takes place at Trimley Sports and Social Club, Trimley St. Martin on Sunday 2nd August from 11am unit 3pm.

There will be various classes for all the family including most handsome dog and best rescue dog. Plus lots of doggy activities, a dog scurry, refreshments, merchandise and animal welfare stands. For the younger visitors there will be a bouncy castle and kids corner. Class times are from 12pm until 3pm (registration from 11am).

Donations on entry for more information telephone 0300 777 1480 or visit www.bluecross.org.uk

New name for bridal shop

Ashton Jayne Bridal is the new name for The Jewellery Box on Orwell Road, Felixstowe.

Corrina Horne started the business in a small workshop producing and selling jewellery back in 2007. As the business grew she moved into premises in Orwell Road. From just selling jewellery she quickly expanded her business and also started stocking wedding dresses.

As High School Proms became popular Corrina also started stocking prom dresses too and is now one of the major suppliers of these locally with clients coming not just from Felixstowe but also Ipswich, Woodbridge and Essex too.

With the ability to carry out alterations and with a wealth of knowledge in the industry at Ashton Jayne Bridal they can guarantee that be it bridal or prom you are assured of a perfect fit on your big day.

So why the name change, Corrina explains, “The original name of The “Jewellery Box” no longer truly describes our business. While we still offer some excellent items of jewellery, there is in fact far more to the business.

“When I opened the shop I always intended my daughter Ashton to join me in the business” continued Corrina, “As the business has evolved we decided to rebrand the shop using Ashton’s name. We are now known as Ashton Jayne Bridal.”

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Pirates, Puppets and Teddy Bears

• Stunning views from the Clifftop

just some of the delights at Landguard

Enter a ‘land of make believe’ this summer at the Landguard Peninsula in Felixstowe, with puppets, fun trails, pirates, a teddy bear’s picnic, plus bugs and beasties too.

The hugely-popular Pantaloons Theatre Company are back at Landguard Fort on Sunday 2nd August, with an hilarious open-air version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Treasure and treachery on the high seas with plotting pirates and potty parrots. Bring a picnic and something to sit on, me hearties. Arr! Adults £10.00, children £7.00, family £30.00. Book online at www.thepantaloons.co.uk That’s the Way to Do It! Felixstowe Museum is home to a fabulous collection of models and toys, including two locally made dolls houses. This year, there will be two special Puppet Days at the Museum on Wednesdays 5th and 19th August from 12pm until 4pm, featuring Punch and Judy shows and workshops. Children will be able to learn how the puppets work, plus create their own shows too. There is also balloon modelling, a fun Toy and Model Quiz Trail, plus sock puppets to make and take home. Children £5.00, adults £2.00. Book online at www.discoverlandguard.org.uk The Museum will also be holding a new Toy and Model Day on Sunday 9th August from 11am until 5pm featuring exciting displays/demonstrations from local modelling clubs and associations, including Meccano, mini steam engines, model railways and doll’s houses. Children are encouraged to bring along their favourite friend for the special Teddy Bear’s Picnic, with prizes to be won, plus giant games to play. Adults £5.00, children £3.00.

Join the Ranger for a Bug and Beastie Hunt on Wednesday 26th August at 2pm. Use the bug pots, magnifying glasses and nets to discover a world of mini beasts. There will be fun facts, plus a quiz too on this special children’s tour on the Nature Reserve. Children £3.00, adults free. Book online at www.discoverlandguard.org.uk • The Viewpoint, Landguard Peninsular

Ashton Jayne Bridal formerly Jewellery Box

Pirates on the Prom Pirates on the Prom will meet on the promenade by Ocean Boulevard On Sunday 2nd August at 11.30am. Join the pirate walk everyone is talking about and help support the British Heart Foundation - Mending Broken Hearts Appeal. Meet on the Promenade at Ocean Boulevard for a one mile fundraising walk dressed as a pirate. Entry: Adults £5.00, children under 14 free. Includes a free pirate hat. Also prizes for the best dressed pirates.Information from bex.sheppard44@gmail.com to reserve your places and hats. 07427 404030.

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A nautical adventure by the sea Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons for a fun-filled adventure on the high seas. Expect treasure and treachery as their innovative openair production of Treasure Island tours the UK this summer.

Featuring a cast of just three actors playing all the characters - including the infamous Long John Silver - this unforgettable show from the criticallyacclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company will thrill adventure-seekers of all ages.

Jim Hawkins spins his yarn of plotting pirates and potty parrots as he is whisked away from his home on a voyage to an island where danger lurks around every corner and revenge comes with a capital “arr”!

The Pantaloons are known for their anarchic retellings of classic works of literature having previously put a hilarious spin on Bleak House, Sherlock Holmes, The Canterbury Tales, Grimm Fairy Tales, A Christmas Carol and many of Shakespeare’s plays.

“We cannot wait for audiences to see our take on Treasure Island,” says writer and director Mark Hayward. “We’ve got music, audience interaction, swordfights and all the mayhem you’d expect from just three actors playing twenty characters!”

The Pantaloons began life ten years ago as an open-air theatre company, busking plays for donations in parks and on the streets, where they developed an attention-grabbing, interactive and playful performance style.

“We characterise our work as post-modern folk theatre,” says Hayward.

“We take well-loved tales and give them a contemporary twist, making them accessible for new audiences and showing seasoned fans something that they perhaps had not seen in them before.”

The Pantaloons have picked up plenty of loyal followers and a lot of critical acclaim and have quickly become one of the country’s most prolific touring companies - and even they’re not entirely sure how and when that happened.

“We seem to have even slipped under our own radar,” says Hayward.

So grab a picnic - and some grog if you must - and bring the whole family along to this exciting new adaptation. X marks the spot, me hearties! Arr. Summer Theatre at the Fort Featuring the Pantaloons will be at Landguard Fort, Felixstowe on Sunday 2nd August at 5pm. To book tickets visit www.thepantaloons.co.uk or telephone 01394 675900.

Felixstowe Ferry Junior Academy The 1st July, 2015 was a big day for 18 young golfers. With the help of Golf Professional, Robert Joyce and Assistant Golf Professional, Pete Latimer, children aged from 7/14 years old have attended a 10 week coaching course.

The culmination of this coaching ended with the children taking part in a Texas Scramble on the 9 hole Kingsfleet Course, after which there were refreshments for the children and their parents and with the evening ending with a special presentation to the children.

They will all now be members of the Kingsfleet Juniors and will go on to have coaching sessions and fun competitions throughout the summer.

Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club is delighted with the way these children have taken to golf and how they are already learning the rules and etiquette and that most important of all that golf is a great game for making friends and having fun.

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Sat 1st Aug

Bacton Fayre & Flower Show, Meadow Opposite Bacton Manor House, Bacton, 12pm, Adults £3.50 Children 16 and under, a traditional village Show with large Marquees with fruit, vegetables and flowers.

Annual Flower Show, Fete & Have-a-go Dog Agility Display, The Memorial Hall and adjoining Meadow, Burstall, Lunches served from 12pm, Flower Show open from 1pm, Fete & Dog display from 2pm, Free parking, Free Entry The August Afayre, St Mary’s Church, Raydon, 10am – 4pm, Traction Engine, Games, Tombola, Cakes, Brica-brac, Books, Plants, Grand Raffle and more Sundowner Cruise with All About Jazz, Orwell Lady River Cruise, book tickets 01473 258070 or CoffeeLink (on the Waterfront), www.orwellrivercruises.com

Sun 2nd Aug

Tollemache Hall Open Gardens, Tollemache Hall, Offton, Ipswich, 2pm – 5pm, Adults £4, children under 12 free, chance to see the Three to four acres of mature gardens surrounding the historic Tollemache Hall. In aid of the British Red Cross.

Blue Cross Fun Day and Dog Show, Trimley Sports and Social Club, High Road, Trimley St Martin, 12pm – 3pm, Donation on entry to event, no fixed price, £1 per class, Fun dog show and different doggie activities for dogs of all ages including 10 different dog classes.

Please contact the centre for more information closer to the event. 0300 7771480 Festival of Classic and Sports Cars, Helmingham Hall, 10am – 5pm, Adults £8 (£7 in advance), Children 7 years and over £3, Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £20, an opportunity to see over 700 vehicles which represent the last 10 decades of motoring history, Tickets can be bought in advance via the telephone 01473 890 799 or on the gate on the day.

Brass on the Grass, Upper Arboretum Lawn, Christchurch Park Ipswich, The Colchester Band, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Free event.

Save it Nature Day, Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, 10am – 4.30pm, Adults £7.50, Seniors £6, Children £5, Under 4’s free, Carers free, Family ticket £25, a great opportunity to meet rescued hedgehogs, find out about bats, discover bees & honey, explore compost and talk to Stowmarket Wildlife Group.

Ipswich Transport Museum, Free bus ride to the museum from Ipswich Town Centre. Normal Museum admission times and prices apply. Timetable on website www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk

Tue 4th Aug

Free Family Wildlife Event inside the library with Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, 11am to 5pm, Play Skull Duggery – Can you guess which skull belongs to which animal? Try your luck in Poo corner – Which animal did that? learn how to help hedgehogs, make a home for bugs, from 1pm ask Shaun (from the Suffolk Wildlife Trust) your wildlife questions, 01473 260880

Wed 5th Aug

Mini Market, The Hill, Wickham Market, 9.30am – 2.30pm,

Fri 7th Aug

Ipswich MenCap Quiz Night, Bridgeward Social Club, Austin Street, Ipswich 7.30pm, £5 per head, A chance to test you knowledge at a fun quiz night, Teams of 4-6 no food provided Wine Tasting with Adnams, Orwell Lady River Cruise, book tickets 01473 258070 or CoffeeLink (on the Waterfront), www.orwellrivercruises.com

Sat 8th Aug

Long Melford Book Fair at Memorial Hall, Adults £1, Under 15’s free, A wide range of secondhand & collectable books for sale Ipswich RSPB Local Group Field Meeting at Alton Water for summer birds and wildlife. Meet at 8.30am at Lemons Hill north car park, Tattingstone. Map ref TM137377. 4 hours, 5 miles, Contact 01473 258791, All welcome

Sun 9th Aug

Brass on the Grass, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, 2:30pm – 4:30pm, Featuring The Ipswich Hospital Band, Toy and Model Day, Felixstowe Museum, Landguard Peninsula, View Point Road, Felixstowe, 11am – 5pm, Adults £5, Children £3, children under one free, discover the Felixstowe Museum’s wonderful collection of toys and models Ipswich Transport Museum, Free bus ride to the museum from Ipswich Town Centre. Normal Museum admission times and prices apply. Timetable on website www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk

Sat 15th – Sun 16th Aug Ipswich Maritime Festival

Sat 15th – Mon 17th Aug Aldeburgh Carnival, Aldeburgh

Sun 16th Aug

Train rides for kids of all ages, an extensive 45mm model railway to see, various other exhibits, BBQ, cakes and light refreshments available. Admission £2 for adults, accompanied children free, Ipswich Model Engineering Society, 547 Foxhall Road, Ipswich IP3 8LR, 10am – 4.30am Ipswich Transport Museum, Free bus ride to the museum from Ipswich Town Centre. Normal Museum admission times and prices apply. Timetable on website www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk Classic Car Show, Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, 10am – 4pm, Adults £7.50, Under 16’s free, a wide range of amazing classic cars on show along with a range of attractions.

Wed 19th Aug

Summer Street Market, The Hill, Wickham market, 9.30am – 4pm, Children’s Entertainment, pies, fruit, vegetables, fish, plants, street food, chocolates, books, live music, pop up tea room, pony 7 trap, raffle and more.

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Fri 21st Aug

Summer Fun Day, Basepoint, Ransomes Estate, Ipswich, 10am - 4pm, opportunity to sit in a real powerboat, Face-painting, raffle, games and stalls, at, iao Cancer Campaign Suffolk

Sat 22nd Aug

Ipswich Cycle Weekend, Take on the challenge www.ipswichcyclingweekend.com

Sun 23rd Aug

Ipswich Skyride – register at www.goskyride.com

Sat 29th Aug

Tractor Fair, with Picnic in the Paddock. Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead, Near Ipswich, 10am – 4pm, www.suffolkfoodhall.co.uk

Wed 26th Aug

Bug and Beastie Hunt, Landguard Nature Reserve, Landguard Peninsula, View Point Road, Felixstowe, 2pm, Children £3, Adults free, A children’s tour on the Nature Reserve along with Fun facts on bugs and beasties, meet at the main entrance to Landguard Fort.

Fri 28th Aug

Jumble Sale, Rushmere Community Hub, Humberdoucy Lane, doors open at 6.30pm, Free entry, A selection of clothes, shoes and bags available.

Sat 29th Aug

Poptastic! The Ultimate Tribute Show, Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Box Office 029 2071 3201, www.justjaydance.co.uk

Sun 30th – Mon 31st Aug

Bawdsey Transmitter Block Open Days, From Woodbridge off B1083, 1 mile beyond Bawdsey village, 1 mile from Bawdsey Quay, 12.30pm – 4.30pm, Adults £4, Children free, visit the ’Magic Ear’ Exhibition for the Story of Radar.

Bentwaters Cold War Museum public open days, Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, 10am – 4pm, Adults £5, Concessions £4, visit the unique museum at the former RAF Bentwaters, housed in the former hardened wing operations command post, the only such one open to the public in Europe.

Mon 31st Aug

Craft and Gift Fayre, Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, 10am – 3pm, £1 entry fee donated to charity free after 1pm, Over 25 hand picked stalls selling a wide range of handmade crafts and quality gifts.

Ride a Fire Engine Day, Ipswich Transport Museum, 11am – 4pm, www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk

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Pick up your fork and walk On Sunday 6th September children’s charity Ormiston Families will be hosting an event for lovers of local food and drink in a stunning countryside location.

Walk With a Fork gives participants the opportunity to follow a specially chosen route around the charming country estate Helmingham Hall, accompanied by the best Suffolk has to offer in locally produced food and drink. Along the way there will be a number of food stops, each offering

you a different treat from a local supplier.

The event has returned to the Hall for the third year and owner, Lady Tollemache has once again chosen her favourite walk through the beautiful estate exclusively for Walk with a Fork. Experience views, architecture and hidden valleys giving walkers a glimpse of parts of the estate not normally open to visitors.

Waiting for you as you take on the eight-mile route, you will be greeted by the sight of some of the finest food and drink our county has to offer.

Suppliers of local produce have created little foodstops - feasts for the eyes as well as the stomach - for you to enjoy, as we celebrate Suffolk at its finest.

This is the perfect day out for countryside and food lovers alike.

The event launched in 2013 and was a great success.

One participant, Phoebe, commented, “What a lovely way to spend a Sunday!

Fantastic idea, great food, loved the band at lunchtime too. Oh and gorgeous setting!”

The proceeds from the event will go towards the work of children’s charity Ormiston Families who support a range of vulnerable families across the region including prisoners’ families, disengaged school students and victims of domestic abuse You can register your place on the walk now at www.ormiston.org.uk/walkwithafork or call Gavin Lamb on 01473 705034.

Food secret is out!

Lux Farm is fast becoming one of the area’s hidden gems and is the ‘go-to’ place for some of the finest fayre that Suffolk has to offer.

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At Lux Farm they pride themselves in offering a range of rare breed meats and fine farm food. Here you will find a warm welcome and a beautifully stocked farm shop selling everything you could ever wish for…and more!

However, the jewel in the crown at Lux Farm is their wonderful Coffee Shop. Here visitors can enjoy a hearty breakfast, light lunch or traditional cream tea.

Lux Farm is situated in a stunning rural location and all of the staff are really friendly and helpful. A butcher is always on hand to offer expert advice on which cuts of meat to choose and the Coffee Shop staff are very efficient. At Lux Farm they have great attention to detail making your visit stress free and enjoyable, plus the food is fantastic…

The coffee shop offers a range of yummy handmade cakes, light lunches, cream teas and delicious afternoon teas all served with a smile, and if the weather is nice you can enjoy your meal outside in the seating area.

At Lux Farm they welcome walkers and cyclists, so why not plan a pit-stop at this beautiful location when planning your route.

Opening Times So, whether it’s a quick cup of coffee, a delicious breakfast or a relaxing Mon-Sat, 11.30am-10.00pm afternoon tea Lux Farm is a must this summer.

Lux Farm can be found on Playford Road, Rushmere St Andrew and is open Sunday 12.00-9.00pm Monday to Saturday with the Farm Shop open from 9am until 5pm and the Coffee Shop open from 8am until 4.30pm. Breakfast is served from 8am Phone orders welcome until 11.30am.

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Visit our friendly farm shop to buy our own pasture fed beef and lamb from our small herd of Belted Galloway cattle and flock of Balwen Welsh Mountain sheep, or try some of our freshly prepared produce from our deli counter.

Trianon Ipswich, Prom with a difference Whilst Trianon Music Group would never claim to be able to rival the experience of the BBC/Henry Wood version of the Last Night of the Proms (for example, at the Ipswich version, everyone has a seat), there is similarity.

First, their programme on Saturday The sequence progresses through 12th September at the Ipswich Henry Wood’s Fantasia on Sea Corn Exchange is varied with many Songs ending with Rule Britannia, and then programme concludes different styles and types of music, except for the final segment which with Parry’s Jerusalem: again an is exactly the same as audiences invitation to everyone to raise the experience at the Royal Albert Hall roof with their singing.

As for the rest of the programme? starting with Elgar’s magnificent Pomp and Circumstance March The orchestra launches it with an No 1 and a chance to sing “Land of exuberant Concert Overture by hope and glory”.

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Local Band Focus… ROQUEFORT OK, so why the name ROQUEFORT... well, when the band was put together in 2014 a few ideas were suggested until lead guitarist Todd came up with the name ROQUEFORT - well it was supposed to be a cheezie rock covers band afterall…

The kind of songs that turn up on every ‘father’s day’ rock anthem album ever released. The kind of songs that everyone knows and sing along to - especially after a few pints.

From classic rock bands of the 70’s - Free, Deep Purple, AC/DC and Status Quo to more recent artists such as Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, Thunder and Aerosmith, ROQUEFORT can be sure to get the venue rockin’ from the opening number. The ROQUEFORT line up is complemented by some of the most well known faces on the East Anglia music scene who have been rockin’ their way around many pubs, clubs, music days and rallies throughout the region and even as far afield as Europe for more than thirty years. The line up consists of Simon Hedgecock – vocals, Todd Manning - lead guitar and backing vocals, Tim Pitcher - drums and vocals, Mark Trench - bass guitar and Nick Rain - rhythm guitar.

Since the bands packed out launch night back in February 2015 at the Mulberry Tree pub, Ipswich ROQUEFORT have secured an impressive number of gigs at many venues with rebookings running well into 2016.

For more information on ROQUEFORT check out their website at www.roquefortrockband.yolasite.com and for booking enquiries please email roquefort.rockband@yahoo.co.uk ‘Brie Afraid’...!

composer has written music for Trianon, and will be in the audience to hear his work as will Andrew Burke who has compiled a new sequence of songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein for Trianon’s Choir and Orchestra. Not only will there be some of the all-time favourites like Shall we dance? and Do-re-mi, but also songs from all nine of the duo’s musicals.

The concert marks the return of Trianon’s Artistic Director, Professor Chris Green to the rostrum after his illness earlier this year, and also

opens a busy autumn for Trianon which includes two more concerts supporting local communities as well as a four-day visit to Arras to join with one of Trianon’s partner groups, Crescendo for concerts.

Tickets for the Trianon concert are available from Ipswich Entertainments (01473 433100), with ticket prices being held at 2014 levels and busking before the concert in and around the Ipswich Corn Exchange in aid of local charities.

Jazz on a Sunday Songbook Sundays are a new regular addition to The Apex music programme, featuring the Chris Ingham Trio with special guest singers from the world of jazz.

Held in the Apex Lounge at 11.30am, on the fourth Sunday of the month, they are relaxed and informal – the perfect way to spend Sunday lunchtime!

On Sunday 23rd August, award-winning, multi-lingual singer Georgia Mancio and tenor saxophonist Mark Crooks evoke the Getz/Gilberto era of the early 1960s. Their ‘Beauty of the Bossa Nova’ programme will feature a sensuous, jazzy blend of melodies and samba rhythms; famous pieces include ‘The Girl From Ipanema’, ‘Desafinado’, ‘One Note Samba’ and many more from the composing genius Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Juliet Kelly is the guest singer on Sunday 27th September. A singersongwriter with a string of acclaimed albums to her name, Juliet has a warm, velvety tone and expressive, passionate way with a lyric. In ‘The Divas of Jazz’, Juliet will salute the singers who have inspired and influenced her, including Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone and Billie Holiday.

The series ends with Georgina Jackson on Sunday 22nd November. A vivacious, stylish vocalist and trumpeter with a sassy sense of fun, Georgina is the singer with Ronnie Scott’s Big Band and has fronted several BBC broadcasts paying tribute to Peggy Lee with the BBC Big Band, and Irving Berlin with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Her ‘Swing Selection’ dips into the Great American Songbook and swings!

Songbook Sundays are on 23rd August, 27th September and 22nd November (there is no October show) and run from 11.30am-1.30pm. Delicious food will be available to purchase, along with a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.

Tickets are £9.50 in advance or £11.50 on the door, call the Box Office on 01284 758000, or visit www.theapex.co.uk for more information, or to book your tickets.

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WORDS & MUSIC, The Gainsborough Labour Club, Ipswich REGENCY GENTLEMEN, The Plough, Ipswich LIVE ROCK ON THE BOAT with KICKS, Orwell Lady River Cruise, book tickets 01473 258070 or CoffeeLink (on the Waterfront), www.orwellrivercruises.com

Sun 9th Aug Sun 26th July

NAVI, Michael Jackson Tribute, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 3pm WORDS & MUSIC, The Manor Ball Room, Ipswich

SKA’D 4 LIFE, Venue 77, Ipswich, BUBBLE SAWY BY JASON, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 3pm JAZZ LUNCH featuring THE GIPPING VALLEY STOMPERS, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 2pm • Counterfeit

Fri 31st July

THE MARTELLS, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe FOXY ROX, The Village Hall, Mistley, Manningtree ROQUEFORT, Black Shuck MCC Rally, Hadleigh Rugby Club, Hadleigh, 7pm

Sun 2nd Aug

ED GASKET & THE ROCKERS, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 6pm ALAN BECKS – BUDDY HOLLY TRIBUTE, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich 3pm FOXY ROX, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave, WAX ON THE WATERFRONT, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 4pm, Bring your own vinyl

Fri 14th Aug

COUNTERFEIT, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 9pm WORDS & MUSIC, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 5pm

Sat 15th Aug

JONNY & LYNETTE, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave, A SAUCERFUL OF FLOYD, Venue 77, Ipswich, 9pm JOHN PRESCOTT as TOM JONES, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 3pm

Sun 16th Aug

OPEN MIC NIGHT with CHARLIE LAW, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 7.30pm

CHARLIE LAW, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 6pm POP GUN, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 2pm FOXY ROX, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave,

Thu 6th Aug

Wed 19th Aug

Fri 7th Aug

Fri 21st Aug

Sat 8th Aug

Sat 22nd Aug

Wed 5th Aug

SUFFOLK SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC NIGHT, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 8pm

ROX OFF, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 9pm E MUTE, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 9pm

SHOOT THE GLASS, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 9pm 18

THE GLAMSASTICS, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 9pm EAST TOWN PIRATES, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 7pm

Sun 23rd Aug

J.S. AND THE LOCKERBILLIES, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 6pm THE DOLLY SHOW, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 3pm

Thu 27th Aug

FOLK AT THE BOAT, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich,

Fri 28th Aug

KICKIN’UP DUST, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 9pm PETER HEPWORTH - sounds from the 50s and 70s, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 5pm CHARITY FUNDRAISER with LIVE MUSIC, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 8pm

Sat 29th Aug

Sat 1st Aug

MIKE SOLO, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave, KARAOKE with BOZ, The Dolphin Hotel, Felixstowe SABBOTAGE, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 8pm THE WILD ONES, The Plough, Ipswich THE WAH, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 8.30pm

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OPEN MIC NIGHT with CHARLIE LAW, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 7.30pm

THE BURNING CROWS with SILENT DIVIDE, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 8.30pm

DAVID CASS, Kesgrave Social Club, Kesgrave, COLOURBLIND HEDGEHOGS, The Grinning Rat, Ipswich

LET THERE B D/C, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 9pm GUEST DJ, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 8pm BRIT POP DISCO with SKYWALKER, Orwell Lady River Cruise, book tickets 01473 258070 or CoffeeLink (on the Waterfront), www.orwellrivercruises.com THOSE BLIND APES, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 9pm

Sun 30th Aug

PARALLEL LINES, The Gardeners Arms & Venue 77, Ipswich, 9pm KINGS OF LYON, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 3pm

Mon 31st Aug

FUNKY VOICES, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 2pm BARNEY HOLMES, Isaacs on the Quay, Ipswich, 5pm WORDS & MUSIC, Kings Head, Hadleigh, 2.30pm JAZZ LUNCH featuring LA FONTAINE ENSEMBLE, The Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich, 2pm

Attention all Bands, Singers and Venues Advertise your gigs here for FREE Email: gigs@ipswich24.co.uk Deadline for Sept. - 7th Aug All submissions subject to space availability

Small Ship, BIG Difference This is the promise of Voyages of Discovery when cruising on their ship Voyager. Lee and Abi from Deben Travel in Woodbridge went onboard to find out more.

With only 270 cabins including, ocean view, balcony and spacious suites this is a traditional, intimate ship more about the destinations and unusual ports of call than glitz and glamour although saying that they did put on a good show with live music, dancing and West End style performances, with three lounge areas and four bars along with a library you will always find space to relax or enjoy a drink or two.

As we know a big part of cruising is the food and Voyager has two main restaurants with attentive smiling waiters, including an al fresco dining area offering a wonderful buffet or a choice of four delicious courses which were sampled by Lee and thoroughly enjoyed, with the open dining you can choose when and who you wish to dine with every day.

Ports of call with Voyager are as their name suggests a discovery and being a small ship easily accessible, from the Norwegian Fjords to the White Sea, Canary Islands, Cuba and Caribbean, Central America and the Panama Canal even the Galapagos to name but a few. Guest lecturers are onboard to offer their expertise and excursions are reasonably priced with many to choose from including partnerships with the Royal Horticultural Society.

Lee and Abi were most impressed with the welcome they received

Cycling event back on the Waterfront

The Crafted Classique will return to the historic Ipswich Waterfront this August with an extra brand new route, designed especially for those entering the sportive scene.

On Saturday 22nd August, the timed cycling challenge will be back with more great coffee and refreshing local beer to build upon the success of 2014’s inaugural event, which saw 500 riders from across the UK take part.

New for 2015, this year’s sportive will also feature a shorter 55 km route, as well as faster registration, post-ride massages from Allied Health Professionals Suffolk, a rolling start and subtle revisions to its popular 100 km and 100 mile courses through the stunning Suffolk countryside.

All three routes begin at Ipswich’s historic waterfront where cyclists can prepare with a complimentary espresso before heading out to Aldeburgh on the Heritage Coast (100 mile).

Each route then leads back to the waterfront, where participants can dig into well-deserved post-ride refreshments, washed down with a cool locallysourced beer once they reach the finish line.

Supported by Ipswich Borough Council and British Cycling, the sportive is sponsored by digital marketing agency Crafted. The event will open the Ipswich Cycling Weekend, a duo of two-wheeled events taking place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August.

Tom Gillman, Commercial Director at Crafted took part in last year’s sportive.

He said, “We’re proud to be back with another exciting Crafted Classique in 2015, which looks set to be even bigger and better than last year’s inaugural event. Our family of Crafted cyclists continues to grow, so we’re looking forward to donning our jerseys once again for two brilliant days of cycling.”

Online entry for the Crafted Classique is open now and costs £25, with British Cycling members receiving a 20% if they sign-up online before 12 noon 21st August. To enter, visit www.ipswichcyclingweekend.com Do you fancy cycling through the streets of Ipswich yourself? On Sunday 23rd August, Sky Ride will return to Ipswich. Bring your family and friends for a great day out exploring traffic-free routes you can’t usually ride. There will be lots to do both on and off the bike, with cyclists of all ages and abilities taking over the town centre.

from everyone on the ship and as guests were boarding it was apparent that they had cruised on Voyager before and were greeted like old friends as the majority of crew have been with Voyager for many years. There is a home from home feeling and although the ship is small she has a character of her own with genuine friendly service

– all gratuities are included in your cruise fare so no tipping required.

The good news is Voyager will be sailing from Harwich next year so a nice easy local departure with some great prices for early booking with Deben Travel, Woodbridge.

To find out more call 01394 615620 or email team@debentravel.co.uk

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Football’s Coming Home Maker

As someone who regularly bends the ear of anyone listening that cricket is simply one of the greatest games ever invented – particularly when England do well against the old foe Australia – I feel I must say a word or several about football. To be more specific… Women’s football.

The recent world cup may have lacked a degree of goal keeping skills, may not have been as pacey as the chaps and may not have been the quality of a top flight team but, and it’s a big but, I was in awe of the spirit in which the girls played the beautiful game.

There was passion, determination and grit as with the fellas, but one thing was missing. Despite the massively important outcome of the games, the referee’s decisions were completely unchallenged. No chasing the ref around the pitch shouting and crying about a foul they had awarded.

Just a cool acceptance of whatever the referee decided.

The England team were incredibly unlucky but performed fantastically well in the tournament and we should be proud of our lionesses. Yes, they have a thing or two to learn from the men – but the men should learn a thing or two from our girls.

An English Country Garden

I make no bones about my lack of green fingers. I hate gardening and every aspect of it. I have paved half the garden, decked the other half and given my mower to the bin man. The only sign of plant life in my garden is a few bits of nature that my wife has stumbled upon or that I have found by the side of the road.

Here’s the ridiculous thing. My garden is blooming with all manner of flowers and trees and is teaming with wildlife. Every half dead shrub that gets semi-buried by my boot ends up flourishing into magnificence. A dying six inch cordyline tree that was scraped off the garden centre floor for a quid is now twenty five feet tall and

towers over the garden in the rudest of health.

People frequently ask how we have achieved such natural glory. What is your secret they say? Well… we have absolutely no idea. I can only assume mother nature took pity and made our garden the most fertile in Suffolk. I really am going to plant a five pound note one day – if only to prove my children wrong about where money comes from.

No Defence Significance

What DID happen in the skies above Rendlesham in 1980? I recently attended a talk by the then deputy base commander Lt Col Charles Halt. He told me how all the UK radar reports that tracked a number of objects that night were ‘lost’. Only now has he been able reveal this new ‘evidence’. But what else may he be

One bird’s incredible journey The migration route of a UK breeding turtle dove was recently revealed for the first time by the RSPB providing valuable data in the conservation fight to help save the species from UK extinction.

A year ago the RSPB fitted a satellite tag to a turtle dove from Suffolk before it embarked on its mammoth migration journey. In a UK science first, they were able to track the dove named Titan, on his 5600km migration from Suffolk to Mali and back. Titan flew across epic landscapes such as the spectacular Sahara Desert.

The satellite tag also revealed that he travelled around 500-700km per night.

Titan’s outbound journey to Africa, took around a month to complete. On his return the dove spent two weeks making his way through France, before landing in Suffolk. The latest satellite reading shows that Titan returned to the same area he was originally tagged in.

The turtle dove population has plummeted 96 per cent since 1970, making it the UK’s fastest declining migrant

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bird. This decline is so dramatic that the population is halving in number every six years; should this continue the species may be lost as a breeding bird in the UK. East Anglia is on the front line of efforts to save UK turtle doves as the region supports nearly two-thirds of the current breeding population. Learning more about the bird’s migration route is part of a wider drive to save the species, known as ‘Operation Turtle Dove,’ with much of the conservation work taking place in the eastern region.

Sam Lee, Operation Turtle Dove Farm Conservation Adviser, highlighted East Anglia’s key role in the conservation of these birds, “As one of the turtle dove’s last remaining breeding areas in the UK, Eastern England has become an important focus for conservation efforts.”

• For more information on Titan’s journey visit www.rspb.org.uk/titan

hiding? In response to the question ‘Were there nuclear weapons at Woodbridge?’ he declined to comment.

There is seemingly more going on than meets the eye with this world famous incident. Let’s be honest, if you were an alien, wouldn’t you choose Suffolk?

Last Column

It is with great sadness that this will be my last column. After nearly six years of writing for Ipswich24, I have to concede that there really are only twenty four hours in a day. I do hope you have had a smile at my inane rantings over the years.

I’ll see you on the radio…

Appeal for volunteers St Elizabeth Hospice is appealing for volunteers to help in their shops in Ipswich, on Meredith Road, Selkirk Road and St Matthew’s Street.

Volunteers in hospice shops have a variety of roles; from processing newly donated items, serving customers or helping ‘behind the scenes’. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to help, and full training will be given.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and make friends within your community, as well as supporting your local hospice.

Jade Woodrow, St Elizabeth Hospice’s retail area manager, said, “We are reliant on our brilliant team of volunteers to keep our shops open, and are always looking for more people to add to our team.

“The funds raised by our shops represent 20% of the total funding we receive every year, enabling St Elizabeth Hospice to continue providing vital services free of charge.”

If you can spare a few hours a week or month St Elizabeth Hospice would love to hear from you. Please call the shop manager at; Meredith Road on 01473 744080, Selkirk Road on 01473 718340, or St Matthew’s Street on 01473 221013, pop into one of the shops, or visit www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/ volunteer

Indulge your passion for all things gardening The annual Autumn Plant Fair, organised by Suffolk Plant Heritage in partnership with Helmingham Hall will be held in the beautiful grounds of Helmingham Hall on Sunday 13th September 2015 from 10am until 4pm.

With over 40 nurseries selling plants to suit every taste and pocket, a chance to buy fruit, nut and ornamental trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and, of course, every type of bulb suitable for planting now this event is perfect for every gardener.

Free Bulbs of Iris ‘George’ will be given to the first 800 visitors who claim them, it is one of the most reliable of the early flowering dwarf (reticulate type) iris bulbs and should encourage everyone to try this group of irises.

The Suffolk Plant Heritage’s own propagation group will be selling a wide

costing £10 each, are bookable from the Helmingham Estate Office by calling 01473 890799.

Entry to the Plant Fair and Helmingham Hall Gardens is £7.00 per adult, children are free.

• Helmingham Hall is nine miles NE of Ipswich on the B1077.

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Summer’s here..

..And we hope that you are all enjoying your BBQs and garden parties while the sun is shining.

We love seeing that bold, colourful and floral designs are all prominent party themes this year. This is easily achieved by hanging coloured bunting around the garden or marquee, maybe you could get the kids to decorate their own to get them involved, or even just using bright napkins, straws or paper plates (if you want to avoid the washing up) on your table.

If you are looking for something different as a centre piece to your fiesta food table, try these fun and fabulous Street Food Stalls, which are sure to create a talking point!

Bright and vibrant, they are perfect for adding something alternative to your party or special event.

range plants including some from the Heritage’s Threatened Plant Project.

Plant Collection Holders will be on hand selling plants and giving advice, including a selection of Sarah Cook’s Chelsea Gold Medal winning irises bred by Sir Cedric Morris and Jim Marshall with his new collection of historic Perpetual Flowering Carnations.

The Garden Marquee will host Gardening Workshops, with a range of practical gardening demonstrations, including tips on pruning, growing herbs for winter use and flowers for the autumn garden.

The Plant Doctors will be available to offer advice on any gardening topic, to identify your mystery plants and plant problems.

Visitors can also browse among a wide range of exhibitors offering everything from hand tools to soap and garden furniture to waistcoats.

The Plant Fair gives the whole family a full day out, live music, home made teas and lunches as well as a range of food stalls. Visitors can enjoy the Grade 1 listed gardens of Helmingham Hall, with walled kitchen garden, herbaceous borders, roses and ancient deer park.

Visitors can also take tours of the gardens with Lady Tollemache. Tickets

They are flat packed, easy to slot together and they come with matching bags or paper cones to serve your snacks and treats, and a mini a-board and stickers so you can personalise your menu.

Choose from several designs, including a Seaside Fish and Chip stall, and the Gourmet Food Van (pictured), these are our top choice for summer.

Keep on enjoying the sunshine, and don’t forget the sunscreen!

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Don’t let rain dampen your BBQ

The wonderful British summer, a time of happiness, excitement and holiday. Yet unfortunately for barbecue lovers a time that also often consists of plenty of rain!

However, if to your horror the weather is forecast to be rather damper than you would have hoped, do not panic as there are a number of ways you

can still have a brilliant barbecue. Here are four top tips to help you survive the summer storms.

Option one consists of putting a gazebo up, over not only your barbecue but also you’re eating area. Due to the large size of these canopies they allow you to cater for large amounts of people even in the pouring rain, so not only can you protect your barbecue from the weather but also whoever will be eating whatever tasty treats you rustle up.

Tip two combats the only issue with gazebos, they can be very expensive. So if you’re not looking to splash out on one, then how about putting up a makeshift shelter over the barbecue and it’s chef whilst the rest of you stay dry inside.

Perhaps the biggest advantage to this particular solution is you can be as creative as you wish, just use whatever materials you have to hand and get building.

Tip three is more advice than an actual real alternative. If you decide to brave the weather and use your barbecue outside then ensure you keep the lid down as much as possible to prevent the flames becoming dampened. Furthermore keeping the lid lowered has been proven to keep the barbecue hotter and speed up cooking times.

The fourth option is perhaps a bit of a cop out, but if the rain does become so torrential that being outside is almost insufferable, you can always surrender to the conditions and go inside. Put the meat in the grill or in the oven and you can have it on the table in no time.

So do not fear if the heavens open because as you can see there are many ways you can survive and even thrive during whatever the British summer may have to throw at you...

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School Holidays and Housework Ladies Leading Fight “Cleaning the house while your kids are still growing is like shovelling the walk before it stops snowing,” the comedienne Phyllis Diller once said.

As the school holidays start, it can become difficult to keep on top of the housework with children at home.

But involving them in cleaning up is worthwhile and teaches them good lessons from an early age. They become part of the process of keeping the home clean and tidy, it doesn’t all magically happen!

BE REALISTIC The important thing is not to overwhelm them. “Clean up your room” is way too huge for them to grasp how to even start so nothing will get done. But if you ask them to pick up their toys and put them back in the toy box, you are just asking for one thing so it is more likely to be achieved.

PRAISE Don’t forget to show your appreciation when they help. Depending on their age, you could start by saying pick up all red toys, then choose another colour. Praise and support is important. Best efforts when they try to make their own bed for example and a bit of assistance to show them how to make it perfect means they will probably get it right all on their own the next time.

Organisation and giving back Is the toy box full up? Ask your child to decide which ones they don’t want to play with anymore so that they can be given away and/or sold. Explaining that there are children out there who don’t get toys is an important part of sharing and teaching them about charity and if they are told they can keep the money from the sold items, that teaches a valuable lesson too!

PLAY If you can make housework into a game that also keeps them amused. For example, tell them you want something done before a song finishes on the radio.

If they succeed then dance with them for a few minutes or just let them dance to their favourite song before they carry on helping. Get them to have a friend over and they can work/dance together show the importance of team work!

But if all else fails, you can always call Maid2Clean – they are here to take the hard work out of your housework – and then you can just go play with your children instead! Call free 0800 878 6388 or 0330 010 6388

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Against Rogue Traders Feisty females are showing men how it’s done when it comes to tackling rogue traders, according to the annual survey by Checkatrade.com, which provides access to qualified and vetted tradespeople.

A massive nine out of ten women surveyed said that they had taken further action following poor service from a trader.

Two thirds of those made the trader redo the work to a satisfactory standard, compared to just 43% of meek males. In fact, almost 15% of women went one step further and reported a cowboy to the local police or trading standards authority.

Kevin Byrne, CEO of Checkatrade.com commented, “I am pleased to see that women nationwide are taking a stand against unsatisfactory work by traders. Historically, home improvements have been viewed as an area of male domination, but it is great to see women bucking that stereotype and sticking up for the integrity of their homes by demanding the correct workmanship.

Over half of the UK’s female homeowners claimed to have been a victim of a rogue trader, proof that cowboys can strike even the savviest householder.

Kevin continues, “Rogue traders have a very real ability to damage homeowners emotionally, which is an unseen element of their activity. I am committed to stamping out the threat posed by cowboys, as no person should feel intimidated in their own home.”

Despite the female backlash against rogue traders, the survey also reveals: • On average, women waste a whopping £780 fixing jobs botched by rogue traders, over a hundred pounds more than men (£662).

• 10% of females said they took no action following poor service. Of these, a third were caught out by making cash in hand payments to cowboys – over double the number of men to do so, and almost 20% of women claimed to be too intimidated or embarrassed by their ordeal to pursue it further.

• Only 6% of women would be suspicious of a quote that appeared too good to be true.

Remember and celebrate a loved one this Summer with Hospice’s Sunflower Memories This summer you’re invited to remember and celebrate a loved one by dedicating a sunflower marker in their name in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice.

The name of your loved one will be written on a sunflower marker and planted in wooden wheelbarrows in the hospice’s garden, creating a sea of colour, in return for a donation to the hospice.

The sunflowers will be planted and displayed from 8th August through until 31st August and anyone is welcome to come along in this time to see them and enjoy the hospice’s beautiful garden.

On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August there be two special Sunflower Memories remembrance services held at the hospice in Foxhall Road, Ipswich at 3pm. After the service there will be refreshments available and the first opportunity to see all the dedicated sunflowers on display in the wheelbarrows.

Once the event is finished, the sunflowers will be available to collect from the hospice reception between the 1st and 31st September 2015.

Pauline Donkin, the hospice’s fundraising development manager, said, “Anyone is welcome to make a donation and dedicate a sunflower in memory of their loved one, whether they were cared for by the hospice or not.

“Our beautiful garden will host hundreds of little wooden sunflowers; all displaying the names of loved ones who are no longer with us, in wooden wheelbarrows kindly donated to us by the Ipswich Lion’s Club.

“All the money we raise from the donations towards the sunflowers will go towards providing vital care and support to more than 2,000 patients and their families every year.”

If you would like to take part in Sunflower Memories, please contact the fundraising team on 01473 723600 or visit the hospice website, www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/sunflowermemories St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for people living with a progressive illness in East Suffolk and South Norfolk.

It costs millions of pounds a year to run the hospice and it relies on donations, gifts in Wills and the income generated from its shops to meet the majority of these costs.

NGS Gardens are place to be this Summer The Summer Holidays are wonderful for spending lots of time with children and grandchildren, but it can sometimes be hard to find activities that will keep little ones entertained and at the same time won’t break the bank!

So why not visit a National Gardens Scheme (NGS) garden? There are almost 500 gardens open across England and Wales during the Summer Holidays, many of which are right here in Suffolk and many don’t charge for young people under 16 years of age.

All NGS gardens are inspiring, uplifting places, guaranteed to keep the family entertained for an afternoon.

The benefits of NGS gardens to young people are many: a new place to explore, fresh air and

beautiful colours to enjoy, and the opportunity to learn about plants and nature first-hand.

George Plumptre, Chief Executive of the National Gardens Scheme, says “NGS gardens provide the perfect setting for families to relax and enjoy each other’s company in, and are also very good value for money. We hope many families will visit NGS gardens over the Summer Holidays.”

Visitors to NGS gardens will also have the benefit of knowing that their entrance fee is supporting wonderful causes; since its foundation in 1927, the NGS has donated over £45 million to nursing and caring charities, including Marie Curie and Carers Trust.

Details of all NGS gardens opening over the Summer Holidays can be found on the NGS website: www.ngs.org.uk

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Don’t let summer get in the way of your Weight-loss & Fitness Regime Do you dread the summer holidays when the kids are off?

Do you put your weight loss and exercise regime on hold for six weeks and vow to get back to it in September?

If this sounds familiar then you are not alone. Across the country hundreds of people will temporarily put their weight loss and fitness goals on hold during the peak holiday season and then promptly regret it when September comes around and they have gained weight and their fitness levels have decreased.

So how do you manage to keep on track during the next few weeks?

We asked Kay at Kay Fletcher Fitness for her expert advice on Staying on track during the summer holidays and here is what she had to say: Firstly don’t use the children as an excuse to stop all your fitness activities. The summer holidays are an ideal time to increase your activity and spend time with the children. There are so many outdoor things you can do to stay active and keep the children occupied.

Join in with the kids activities when you are out and about – nothing better than a kick around with a football or a game of rounders on the beach or in the park.

Write it down – it is more important than ever to keep a track of what you are eating so write it down or record it on an app so you can see exactly what you are consuming and there are no surprises.

Swimming in the sea or pool is another all-round great exercise.

At Kay Fletcher Fitness, Kay they continue to run 13 classes Monday

So if you haven’t yet joined one of her classes and want to keep on track during the summer why not take advantage of her summer special offer as detailed below.

Make sure you wear your activity trackers every day to keep an eye on your steps and aim for a minimum of 10,000 daily.

Go for a family bike ride or walk to help clock up those all important daily steps.

If heading to the beach or park, pack a picnic so you are not tempted by all the high calorie food and treats that are readily available.

If you normally go to the gym or fitness class during the day and it is not possible to take the children then switch to an evening session rather than missing out completely.

Keep to a daily routine with your meals and try not to snack too much although the odd ice-cream won’t do too much harm if it is just an occasional one!

• If you would like to find out how Kay Fletcher Fitness could help you lose weight and get fit why not contact Kay on 01473 613397, email her at Kay@KayFletcherFitness.com or visit the website www.KayFletcherFitness.com

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to Thursday throughout the summer period.

THURSDAY Kesgrave Community Centre Twelve Acre Approach, Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JF 9:30 – 10:45 am (Cardio Workout) Kesgrave High School Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2PB 6:30 – 7:45 pm (Zumba®)

Greshams Sports & Social Club Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, IP4 3QJ 5:45 – 7:15 pm (Cardio Workout) 7:15 – 8:30 pm (Cardio Workout)

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My Name is …

Sue Ryder – The Chantry, the centre based in Ipswich which provides incredible care to the people of Suffolk with lifechanging conditions, is delighted to be officially supporting Dr Kate Granger’s #hellomynameis campaign.

Dr Granger is terminally ill and started this campaign after becoming frustrated by the number of hospital staff who failed to introduce themselves to her when she was being treated for cancer. This scheme encourages all healthcare workers to introduce themselves by name to their patients.

Granger, spoke about the problems she encountered: “At times during my treatment I ended up feeling like I was just a diseased body in a hospital bed. As a doctor it felt very wrong that this basic step in

communication and compassion was missing.”

“I firmly believe a friendly introduction is about far more than just common courtesy but rather human connections, therapeutic

relationships and building trust with patients.”

Jo Marshall, Neurological Care Centre Director at Sue Ryder – The Chantry, commented: “Sue Ryder has always believed that the introduction is an essential point of communication, as it is the opportunity to demonstrate you see the person and not the condition.

She was also quick to state her charities support for the campaign: “We are officially endorsing Dr Kate Granger’s #hellomynameis campaign to remind professionals across all healthcare settings that there can be no substitute for good communication.”

Earlier this year Dr Granger completed a tour that promoted her #hellomynameis compassionate care campaign, in which she visited 16 healthcare organisations to meet

NHS staff in just nine hectic days.

High profile names including David Cameron, Bob Geldof and Jeremy Hunt have voiced their support and Kate’s inspirational attitude and her charity work was recognised when she was awarded with an MBE. The fact that Sue Ryder has backed the work of Granger will only help to increase the campaigns profile as it continues to go from strength to strength.

Ipswich CAB warn financial abuse is “going under the radar” Ipswich Citizens Advice is highlighting the findings of national Citizens Advice’s research, that reveals just two in five people are aware domestic abuse can include a financial element.

Restrictions on day-to-day spending or being forced to take on debts are amongst the problems victims of domestic abuse face which can trap them in damaging relationships, evidence from the national charity has previously shown.

New findings from a survey of over 2,000 people, carried out for national Citizens Advice by ComRes reveals many people are not aware that domestic abuse extends beyond physical violence: ● Four in 10 people are not aware making a partner account for all their spending can constitute domestic abuse ● More than half do not recognise taking out a loan in a victim’s name without them knowing is a form of abuse Last year the Government made the welcome announcement that it would address non-physical abuse and make ‘coercive control’ illegal.

Nicky Wilshere, manager of Ipswich Citizens Advice, said, “Financial abuse is

IP1 Barbers – offering a traditional grooming service New to the area, IP1 Barbers is now open for business in Ulster Avenue in Ipswich. The traditional Barbers prides itself in great customer service combined with friendly helpful staff, Ryan and Shaun.

There is no need to make an appointment at IP1 Barbers, just ‘walk in’ at a time suitable to you.

And, with easy, free convenient parking by the shop it couldn’t be easier.

IP1 Barbers offers traditional English wet shaves by stylist Ryan, who is also an expert in beard grooming.

Between 9am and 1pm senior citizens can get their hair cut for just £5. And children are also very welcome at the salon.

So, whether you are looking for a quick trim or a complete new hair style call in to IP1 Barbers and meet Stylist Ryan who is always on hand with a wealth of knowledge and expert advice.

If you’re young or old and need a hair cut? Then you need to visit IP1 Barbers, 5JS Ulster Avenue, Ipswich.

IP1 Barbers is open six days a week from 9am until 5pm Monday to Saturday, with late night opening until 7pm on Fridays.

going under the radar. There are lots of ways a person can financially abuse their partner, including controlling their money and making them financially dependent. This lack of control over their own finances can make it hard for people to see a way out.

The Citizens Advice report Controlling Money, Controlling Lives last year revealed that victims of financial abuse had access to their bank accounts restricted, were stolen from and had their property destroyed.

One client of Ipswich Citizens Advice, Lucy, has three young children with her husband. Lucy married young and has never worked or had her own bank account while her husband, who is much older, controlled all the household finances. At her husband’s instigation Lucy claimed a welfare benefit she knew she wasn’t entitled to. Two years later she was desperate to leave her controlling and emotionally abusive husband but thought that if she did so the benefit fraud would come to light and she would end up in jail with the children left in their father’s care.

If you are experiencing domestic violence or abuse, or you are concerned someone you know might be in an abusive relationship, you can seek help by calling confidential freephone helplines: ● If the victim is a woman, you can get help from the confidential National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 ● If the victim is a man, you can get help from the Men’s Advice Line on 0808 801 0327 ● If the victim is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, you can get specialised help from Broken Rainbow on 0300 999 5428 You can also come in to seek help around domestic abuse from Ipswich Citizens Advice and online atwww.citizensadvice.org.uk.

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