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It’s time to dip your toes in the water again, literally! From Felixstowe to Aldeburgh and on to Southwold we have a wonderful coastline to explore. Do not forget the rivers and estuaries ideal for kayaking and Stand up paddle boarding which seems to becoming more and more popular lately. Walking has also become more and more popular since lockdown restrictions were lifted. There’s a lovely walk from Iken shores through the reed beds onto Snape from where, when we walked it, we went on to the Snape Crown for some wonderful food and drink in their beautiful garden. BBQ season is upon us and we are spoilt for choice with Hasekton Farm Shop’s huge range of produce and the superb E.W. Revett & Son Butchers’, sausages and a large selection of BBQ ready meats. Eat up!
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What to do in July & August … Theatre See Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before – outdoors and under the stars at Sutton Hoo! Theatre in the Forest is famed for making Shakespeare accessible and fun for all, staying true to the text while injecting high energy, dance, music, colour and magic! This year, MACBETH promises to be the biggest Theatre in the Forest yet, complete with breath-taking giant witch puppets, created by the Olivier awardwinning designers for ‘The Life of Pi’, Nick Barnes Puppets! The magic of Theatre in the Forest begins as soon as you arrive! Audiences can soak up the preshow atmosphere with a picnic, or with food and drink from The King’s Road Café at Sutton Hoo! And, why not make a day of it and visit Sutton Hoo’s world-famous Anglo-Saxon burial mounds and then watch Theatre in the Forest in the evening! Theatre in the Forest prides itself on being an accessible event, with wheelchair accessible seating and facilities and close-up parking. Macbeth will be at Sutton Hoo from 27th until 20th August. Tickets can be booked at www. redrosechain.com/macbeth or from the Box Office on 01473 603388
Volunteer
Are you a fan of 80s music? Child Bereavement UK needs you! The charity is looking for music fans to give four hours of their time to volunteer at Let’s Rock Ipswich selling wristbands and raffle tickets to raise funds to support its work. In return volunteers get to enjoy the rest of the event free of charge! Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. The charity supports children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying. The line-up for Let’s Rock Ipswich, which takes place on Saturday 10th September at Trinity Park, Ipswich, includes Adam Ant, OMD, ABC, Howard Jones, Heaven 17 and Go West. Lorna Murchie, Community Projects Manager for Child Bereavement UK said, “This year Child Bereavement UK is delighted to be the beneficiary charity of some of the UK’s most anticipated festivals and gigs. Our volunteers tell us they have a great time soaking up the festival atmosphere and seeing their favourite acts, in return for just a few hours of their time helping us raise much-needed funds. If you’re tempted to join in, please visit our website to find out how you can get involved.” For more information on volunteering or to see a full list of events please visit: www.childbereavementuk.org/Event/festivals To find out more about the charity and for support please visit: www.childbereavementuk.org or call 0800 02 888 40
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Enjoy NEW! A Vintage Day Out from Helen Rollason Cancer Charity lands at Trinity Park Ipswich! Shoppers and classic vehicle enthusiasts, start your engines as Helen Rollason Cancer Charity invites vintage and retro lovers to roll back the years and dress to impress for their inaugural Vintage Day Out on Sunday 3rd July 2022! Celebrating all things vintage from a bygone era, Trinity Park in Ipswich, home of the Suffolk Show, plays host to raise valuable funds for the cancer charity. Arriving at Trinity Park Ipswich, guests will enjoy a day of live entertainment, classic vehicles, food, music, dancing, shopping and much more! Showcasing a myriad of vintage stalls, including affordable vintage fashion, retro secondhand items, kitchenalia, fashion, jewellery, pre-loved furniture, antiques, collectables and lots more! Food and drink will be available to purchase including hot chicken wings and burgers,
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One of the area’s favourite bands will appear at Woodbridge Library in July. The Harbour Lights Trio are versatile and entertaining Suffolk musicians who perform mainly East Anglian songs and tunes. They play a range of instruments including concertinas, melodeon, bazouki, guitar, harmonica and cello, switching from one to another as the music requires. With an emphasis on entertainment and audience
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cocktails and prosecco from The Tipsy Grey Ltd, ice creams from Molly Moos Ices and Afternoon Teas from Lavender Blue Vintage Teas. There will be live music from rock’n’roll band Kingsmen, performances from LJ’s Jive School where you can watch or join in with modern jive dancing, Splinterwood Rock & Roll Radio Show and singing from the fabulous Knightingale Trio. Tickets on the day cost
Adults £6, Concessions (age 65 +) £5, Children 16 and under £1. But if you pre-book your tickets online you can save £1 each! Well behaved dogs on leads are also welcome. Classic car bookings from £10 (which includes one vehicle with driver and one passenger) Tickets and Classic car bookings are available now on their website; www.helenrollason.org.uk
participation, their material ranges from traditional and music hall songs to more recent gems. Whether performing at major festivals or a village hall, the Trio of Alvar Smith, Derek Simpson and Rob Neal provides an amusing and intimate evening’s entertainment. This opportunity to sit back, relax, tap your feet and singalong will be on Thursday 21st July at 7.30pm. You can book your seat (£8 adults/£4 students) in person at the Library or by phoning 01394
330855. Drinks will be served during the interval and the seat price includes your glass of wine or juice. All proceeds go to the work of the Friends of Woodbridge Library. Harbour Lights are much in demand to play at local community groups and village concerts, after-dinner entertainment, town twinning events and folk festivals. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a truly East Anglian evening.
Wish you were a million miles from the hustle and bustle? Would you enjoy a breath of peace and tranquillity in our stunning environment? Well look no further. Come for a break from “the real world” to Hintlesham Hall’s magnificent restaurant, terraces and gardens. There are different dining options available to suit all….
Monday – Saturday ~ Set Lunch
Nibbles on arrival, Two course lunch, glass of wine & coffee @ £29.50 per person Nibbles on arrival, Three course lunch, glass of wine & coffee @ £36.50 per person
Sunday Lunch
Two course lunch @ £27.50 per person Three course lunch @ £34.50 per person Tea & Coffee £3.50
Afternoon Tea
A Traditional Afternoon Tea served with a variety of cut sandwiches, Home made cakes, scones with clotted cream & preserve £24.00 per person Served from 2-5pm (Mon-Sat) :: 3-5pm (Sun)
Book lunch with us and receive a complimentary aperitif, quote Summer22 (valid until 31st August 2022)
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WHAT’S ON AT
THE BRIARBANK Live Music
Artefact Tap Takeover
Join us for great live music throughout July and August. Entry is free.
12th - 13th August 2022
• Friday 8th July 7:30pm Serena Grant
Join us at the Briarbank as Artefact Brewing take over the Briarbank’s downstairs bar.
• Sunday 17th July 1:30pm Sunday Jazz
• Seven craft beers are available, fresh from their Ixworth microbrewery
• Friday 22nd July 7:30pm Electric Velvet Club
• Live music on Friday 12th August at 7pm from Lucky No.7
• Friday 5th August 7:30pm Words and Music
• Meet the brewer on Saturday
• Sunday 21st August 1:30pm Sunday Jazz
August Beer Festival
Briarbank’s Amateur Brewers Festival
24th – 29th August 2022 Free entry • Live music 30+ beers and ciders
30th July 2022 £12 per person
• Friday 26th August 8pm Rachel & The Reverbs
Sample local brewers’ creations alongside attending our tutored taster session and the chance to meet the brewers. With food included and the announcement of our 2022 homebrew competition winner, you won’t want to miss it.
• Saturday 27th August 8pm The Dead Legs
www.briarbank.org
• Sunday 28th August 7pm The Kicks
T: 01473 284000
Briarbank’s Amateur Brewers Festival Your chance to meet, ask and try If you’re a fan of locally produced beer, you should head down to Ipswich for the Briarbank’s Amateur Brewers Festival on Saturday, 30 July. Preparations are well underway, and it’s looking to be a great day, especially for those interested in the art of brewing. The festival gives local brewers the chance to showcase their beers to a wider audience and gives anyone interested in brewing the opportunity to talk all things beer. There will be 15 beers available across cask and keg, available to try in thirds, and a whole host of activities, including tutored tasting sessions and a BBQ if the weather is onside. The Briarbank’s head brewer will also be there, so it’s a perfect opportunity to ask him any top brewing tips. Tickets are available to purchase via the Briarbank’s website and cost just £12 per person. It’s not just the Amateur Brewers Festival that will be taking place. The Briarbank will also be announcing the winner of their homebrew competition, a competition which has been going strong over the past six years and gives homebrewers across the region the opportunity to showcase their best brew for a chance to win the ultimate prize, brewing their beer at the Briarbank, and seeing it sold behind the Briarbank’s first-floor bar. The competition is judged by local industry experts and is open to all types of homebrewers, from kits to all-grain. It’s free to enter, and with ten categories to choose from, there are plenty of opportunities for homebrewers across the region to get involved. Once a homebrewer
himself, the competition is born through the passion the Briarbank’s head brewer Robert Lewis-Pyke has for brewing great beer, and over the years, they’ve seen some fantastic beers win. Their first winner was a dark roasty, full-bodied porter, and more recently, Water, Seeds, Flowers and Fungus, an American Pale Ale with a hoppy citrus flavour and crisp bitter finish, won in 2020. These, along with the other winners, have all been well received in the Briarbank Bar. For anyone wanting to learn more about the Briarbank’s brewing process, they also offer tours of their microbrewery. Not only will you get to have a look around, but you’ll also have the opportunity to ask their head brewer any brewing questions.
70 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1LB T: 01473 284000 www.briarbank.org
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Every Dog has it’s Day Suffolk Dog Day, sponsored by Skinner’s and Pound Gates, makes a return to Helmingham Hall on Sunday 31st July, with one clear message - to help Suffolk reset, recover and recharge post pandemic – on two legs and four! There will be nationwide celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and together, across this wonderful County, we are making 2022 a year of celebration for us all - this is a year that sets the vision for the future of Suffolk. Suffolk Dog Day is extremely proud to be part of a series of events across the summer, that will make up the Festival of Suffolk. There is much talk of hope and excitement as our summer diaries begin to fill with plansa-plenty, making it a truly PAWSITIVE year to remember! Tim Holder, Head of Public Affairs at Suffolk Community Foundation says, ‘’Suffolk Community Foundation could not be more thrilled to bring Suffolk Dog Day back to the magnificent and historic surroundings of Helmingham Hall, as part of HM Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. It has been a long wait for Suffolk Dog Day lovers to see this incredibly well-loved event back up and running. We promise a really uplifting, confidence boosting ‘right royal’ celebration. There will be everything you could want from the day – from a Royal Fancy Dress Procession and Breed Parades (where the Corgi will lead the way!) to dynamic dog displays, have-a-go-activities, demonstrations and brilliant advice from our friendly canine experts.”
With every penny raised having always been donated to support the work of Suffolk charities and community groups, the County’s largest date
in the canine calendar has already raised almost £600K and supported over 250 projects across every corner of Suffolk. The original idea for Suffolk Dog Day work came about over a decade ago when a group of friends wanted to raise money to support the work of Suffolk Community Foundation. Tickets are available on the day priced at £10 for adults and £5 for children with a family ticket for a very reasonable £25.
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BBQs are not just meals that you prepare outdoors; they are indeed social events, and ones that you need to be properly prepared for. Long gone are the days where a barbeque was just about lumps of meat being singed, these days BBQs are sophisticated events. For this reason, you need to know not only what the best techniques are for cooking food on a barbeque so that it is succulent and tasty; you need to be prepared to cater for all types of diets. Kids especially are renowned for being fussy eaters and vegetarians can also be tricky to please at a barbeque event.
The traditional barbeque gives you images of fat and juicy steaks as well as quarter or half pound burgers, but you need to think of your cholesterol level here too and offer some healthy alternatives and side dishes as an accompaniment to your BBQ. Especially when there are kids invited to your meal, or simply if you are cooking some food for your family on the barbeque as it is nice weather, you need to take their diets into consideration too. Kids shouldn’t eat large amounts of red meat, so you need to think of what else to cook. Favourite foods for BBQs are ribs, chicken pieces, steaks, burgers, sausages and stick kebabs, with of course some jacket potatoes cooked in wrapped foil. A word of warning here needs to go out to how you cook the food too; especially the chicken is a dangerous topic. When people hold barbeques the spirits are high and food often gets left out in the sun. The best way to avoid upset stomachs or worse still is by pre cooking the large and thick meats such as the chicken pieces, and then just placing them on the BBQ to finish them off. This way you will be able to get the great taste of the barbeque but you will be sure that the meat is properly cooked all the way through to the bone.
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BBQ
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So, on to vegetarian, fussy eaters, those on a diet, and kids; kids will be happy with chipolata sausages and burger with lashings of ketchup. But if you don’t want to risk giving meat to the kids that is out in the sun, then you can make up some great tasting spicy bean burgers or tofu sausages. These can be cooked next to the meats with no extra bother and it will keep vegetarians happy at your gathering. For those on a diet, you can try using stick kebabs that have large chunks of veg in them, or even make purely vegetable sticks with traffic light peppers; these tastes delicious when they are barbequed too. Lastly, think about what else you can serve to eat. Just because you are holding a BBQ, it doesn’t mean that absolutely everything you cook as to be done on the BBQ. Try serving some lovely side salads, crisps and dip, and of course a variety of sauces to accompany the meats. Bread is always a great filler at these meals and you don’t just have to serve plain bread. You can really show off to your guests by serving some “pan con tomate” This is a Spanish staple food and consists of toasted farmhouse bread with lashings of fresh ripe tomato pulp, olive oil and fresh garlic rubbed gently across the bread; absolutely divine and a guaranteed hit with all your diners. Ken Wyandot
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Charity golf event
at top Suffolk Golf Course
n Colin Aldous, Amy Cassidy from Suffolk Punch Trust and Fiona Fleming from the Suffolk Horse Society.
On Spring Bank Holiday, Thursday 2nd June, Ufford Park Woodbridge hosted the second ‘Suffolk Punch Trophy’ golf competition to help raise funds for the Suffolk Punch horse, following last year’s success. The event, founded by owner and keen golfer, Colin Aldous, attracted elite golfers from across Suffolk to play two rounds at the award-winning 18-hole, par 71 course, nestled in the Suffolk countryside. Ufford Park has previously hosted various prestigious golf tournaments including, The Rett Classic, Best Western National Seniors and Sky Televised Euro Pro Tour. Colin said, “Back in 2019, we felt the time was right to introduce a new annual golf competition, and after significant research and consideration, we decided on a Regional Annual Order of Merit event, which could support an appropriate charity. Unfortunately, COVID delayed our plans for the event, but we were finally able to hold the first Suffolk Punch Trophy event back in May 2021.
“We’ve managed to increase sponsorship for 2022 from eight local companies; AllGlass (Anglia) Ltd, Amarinth Ltd, Booth Tarmacadam Ltd, Hopkins Homes, Foskett Farms, GAH Refridgeration, The Burgess Group and T Humphreys Removals; all of which have strong connections with the village of Ufford and we are very grateful that the majority of generous sponsors have been retained from 2021. “My wife and myself were raised in rural Suffolk and both of our fathers were full-time Suffolk Horseman, working the land before tractors started to dominant around the 1950’s. “Ufford Park had the opportunity to support the “Suffolk Horse” by sponsoring a foal at The Suffolk Punch Trust, which like every other living Suffolk Horse could trace its pedigree back to Crisps Horse born in Ufford in 1768. Unfortunately, our foal died prematurely, however, this new event creates another opportunity to support this endangered rare breed and Suffolk icon.” The event was held on Thursday 2nd June 2022 and 13 Suffolk Golf Clubs were represented. The competition was open to golfers with a maximum Handicap index limit of 8.9. — continues overleaf —
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A presentation took place in the evening and trophies and prize money were awarded to the both the scratch and nett winners, plus vouchers for the overall top five places and best AM/PM rounds.
n Patrick Spraggs, Colin Aldous and Fraser Johnson
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Best Gross score and winner of the Gold Suffolk Punch Trophy was Patrick Spraggs. He shot gross scores of 74 and 72 for a total winning score of 146 over 36 holes. Best Nett score and winner of the Silver Suffolk Punch Trophy was Ufford Park’s own, Fraser Johnson. He shot nett scores of 68 and 69 for a total winning score of 137 over 36 holes. As well as the help from the eight local sponsors, a donation from each entry fee was collected to support both The Suffolk Punch Trust and The Suffolk Horse Society and a fantastic total of £1,240 will be split between both local charities. “We were thrilled to attend another lovely day at Ufford Park Golf Tournament. Colony Aspall, our Suffolk Punch gelding came along to join in with the day’s fun. We are very grateful to Mr and Mrs Aldous for their continued support of The Suffolk Punch Trust and the Suffolk horse.” said Tracey Pettit, The Suffolk Punch Trust. Fiona Fleming, President of The Suffolk Horse Society said, “We were delighted to once again be asked by Colin Aldous and Ufford Park to represent The Suffolk Horse Society, at The Suffolk Punch Golf Tournament, especially with Ufford being the birth place of the first Suffolk horse stallion, “Crisps Horse of Ufford” born in 1768”. The Suffolk Horse Society is the official charity for the preservation and promotion of the Suffolk Punch Horse.
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Just Push Play Lee Graham founded the Just Push Play Festival in 2015. “This was to mark the fifth anniversary of my Dads passing. He sadly succumbed to a short but intense battle with cancer (it was merely 13 days from his diagnosis to him sadly passing away just 50 years of age) in 2010.” explains Lee. “The first event was supposed to be a one off with local bands and a raffle. However, we raised over £1300 for St Nicholas Hospice Care (local hospice to myself who cared for my Dad during his final days), and I was encouraged to return in 2016.” The Just Push Play Festival has evolved from its humble beginnings into an annual one day music festival, and to date they have raised over £24,000 for the hospice. In 2018 the event moved from the social club it had been held to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds (800 approx. capacity venue) where it has been held ever since. “In recent years we have had appearances from the likes of Wolf Jaw, Massive Wagons, The Amorettes, Hollowstar and Dead Man’s Whiskey to name just a few acts.” Lee continues. “With Those Damn Crows headlining last year and further sets from the likes of Bad Touch, Gorilla Riot, Piston, Florence Black, The Nile Deltas, Jack J Hutchinson, At the Sun and The Hot One Two 2021 was our most successful show to date and in fact we sold out The Apex for the second year in a row!” 2022 sees the mighty Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons, headlining the event Phil Campbell himself of course was in Motorhead for over 30 years until
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the sad passing of lead singer Lemmy Kilmister after a battle with cancer closed the doors for the band. So, there is some serious rock royalty headlining the show this year and with further sets from The Howling Tides, Massive, Skam, Empyre, These Wicked Rivers, Just A Ride, Samarkind, Mike Ross and Gallows Circus it is set to be another jam-packed day of killer live bands and all for St Nicholas Hospice Care! Just Push Play is at The Apex, Bury St Edmunds on Saturday 30th July. Tickets cost £30 and are available from Apex Box Office on 01284 758000. For more information visit www.justpushplayfestival.co.uk.
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Summer at Snape 31 July – 31 August
Britten Pears Arts is preparing for its busy summer holiday season, with more than 60 events taking place from 31 July to 31 August at its two sites on the Suffolk coast, Snape Maltings and The Red House, Aldeburgh.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall Throughout August, Snape Maltings Concert Hall will host evening performances by world class artists from the fields of folk, jazz, rock and pop, and classical music. Among many highlights is the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, a brand new orchestra including Ukrainian musicians who have recently become refugees. Expect uplifting performances of classic songs and original material from the inspirational gospel singers, The Kingdom Choir, who sang at the 2018 Royal Wedding. The Piccadilly Dance Orchestra will take us back to the roaring twenties with jazz-age songs and hot dance numbers. Jazz performers include the Julian Bliss Septet and the Joe Stilgoe Trio. International stars of the classical world include pianist Nobuyuki Tsuuji from Japan, and the outstanding Emerson String Quartet from New York.
Eating options include the River View Café & Bar, and the River View Restaurant. A visit to The Red House, Aldeburgh completes the experience, with Britten and Pears’ home, museum, art collections, beautiful gardens, and the Britten & Women exhibition.
The Dome Stage Last year Britten Pears Arts created The Dome Stage at Snape Maltings – an outdoor stage by the river – as a space for Suffolk audiences to enjoy brilliant musical performances for free. After huge popularity, The Dome Stage will return to Snape Maltings this year. An incredible array of artists and sound worlds will be featured, and all concerts are free (booking required) taking place at 5.30pm.
A full coastal day out
Full line-up to be announced and tickets on sale from 2 July.
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Snape Maltings is a paradise for walkers and wildlife lovers. Offers on the site include boat trips along the River Alde and a group of shops with a wonderfully stylish, individual aesthetic.
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The Lark’s Flight A joyful concert The Lark’s Flight over Suffolk, presented by Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra in association with Suffolk Wildlife Trust. The Lark Ascending” is the UK’s best-loved piece of light classical music, and the Lark’s Flight over Suffolk is a cascade of some of the most attractive music by Ralph Vaughan Williams including The Lark Ascending, the Folk Song Suite, and the Oboe Concerto and more, all linked by actor Tim Welton (The Bill) as the composer himself. There are six performances across the county, in Bury St Edmunds, Eye, Aldeburgh, Felixstowe, Hadleigh, and at the Carlton Marshes Visitor Centre of Suffolk Wildlife Trust, who are a key partner in the project. Suffolk Philharmonic Orchestra’s top professional musicians will also be taking this glorious music into a number of Suffolk schools during the summer term. Singing high above fields and marshes, the unmistakeable skylark is a joyful sound of spring and summer. A 62% breeding population decline between 1970 and 2015 makes skylark a red listed bird of conservation concern UK.
Skylark nest in open arable and pastoral fields with short growth crops or tussocky grass. They nest on the ground and feed their young exclusively on spiders and insects. Over winter, skylarks eat seeds and leaves of arable weed species. Skylark decline is linked to the widespread adoption of winter sown cereal crops not suitable for nesting in the spring, overuse of pesticides, reducing chick food, loss of winter stubbles, reducing adult winter food and a move to early silage cutting on grasslands, destroying nests in the spring. Suffolk Wildlife Trust works with farmers to identify and improve skylark habitat on farms throughout Suffolk. Skylark breed successfully on many of our nature reserves. The composer of The Lark Ascending is Ralph Vaughan Williams, who was born 150 years ago this year. The Lark’s Flight over Suffolk seeks to broaden enjoyment of this music while educating us all about how we can help the skylark. Tickets for all six venues are on sale now from the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds. Or go online to https://www.suffolkphil.org/copy-of-home for a link to the Box Office website. 19
The Crown The Crown is a cosy 15th century Inn based in the wonderful village of Snape. We have two recently refurbished letting rooms that are available all year round. The interior of the pub was refurbished in 2020 giving one side of the pub a modernised look and the other keeping it traditional. We have a beautiful high back double settle around our log burner which is the perfect place to spend a cold winter evening. We are within walking distance of the famous Snape Maltings which makes us an ideal venue for pre concert dining and overnight stays. The Crown is the only pub in the village with a beer garden and it’s the best place to be on a hot sunny day. We have lots of outdoor seating in the garden and at the rear of the pub. We are family friendly. Our menu is a mixture of pub classics and good quality homemade food. All of our meat produce is supplied by local butchers and we try and support local wherever we can. We serve stone baked pizzas freshly made in our kitchen, you can choose however many toppings you’d like! These were a customer favourite last year whilst sipping on a pint
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Inn – Snape of Ghost Ship in the garden. We have a selection of vegan and gluten free options including our pizzas. We are dog friendly including one of our letting rooms so your four legged friend can come and stay with you. We even have dog beds as well as treats. We have started to have open mic nights hosted by Billy Hunt, a local musician. We will continue to do these all year round and we are hoping to have live music in the garden when the sun is shining. The Crown has a lots of parking available and if you have a self contained campervan/motorhome we allow overnight stays. There is no charge for staying with us but we do ask that you support the pub during your stay. There are no facilities available onsite.
The Crown at Snape
Bridge Road, Snape, IP17 1SL T: 01728 689112 E: bookings@crownatsnape.co.uk
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RILEY & RILEY FINE JEWELLERY
Riley & Riley Fine Jewellery was established in 2004 by husband and wife team, Mark and Tessa Riley. We visted their showroom in Aldeburgh to find out why they chose their Suffolk coastal location. Riley & Riley is a totally independent jewellers conceived, designed and owned by Mark and Tessa, both of whom have worked in jewellery all their working lives. Having managed shops for some significant companies around the country, they decided that the best way to give their customers the products and service they really wanted to give, was to 'do it' themselves!!! Their ethos is to provide exciting, contemporary and traditional jewellery of great quality at competitive prices with the absolute best in service, attention and care. Their fantastic knowledge and enthusiasm are at the core of this ethos. We particularly like the 'Aldeburgh Pebbles' that Mark makes. They are solid sterling silver (can be made in gold!!) and everyone is hand-made and unique. Mark said, 'I walk along the beach road on my way to the showroom and as well as soaking up the views, seeing children painting pebbles from the beach, caught my imagination. So I set about creating unique pieces of jewellery that are beautiful and tactile and are not only inspired by nature, are almost created by nature. I make a mould from an actual beach pebble and cast a facsimile in solid silver, which I then make into pieces ofjewellery. I only use any pebble once, so each piece ofjewellery is totally unique. Each piece also bears my individual R&R sponsor mark.'
We asked Mark (a qualified gemmologist) what inspires him about the coastal location and why he chose to site his workbench in Aldeburgh ... 'When 122 High Street came on the market, as soon as we saw it we knew it was perfect! Aldeburgh is such a beautiful and unique town and our shop has such a commanding, prominent location, we hardly had to think twice. It is no surprise really that I make all my pieces in Aldeburgh, it is and has been, home to so many creative people, that its inspiration goes before it!'
One of their most popular ranges is 'Personalised.' Mark explained; 'We hand forge rings and discs and make classic and multi-layered circle pendants and bangles. The pieces can be personalised with names, dates, or a short message, which are hand-punched into the metal and included in the price.' At the absolute core of their business are gem rings and wedding rings, they have great selections, prices and expertise, but are particularly proud of their gem rings, many of which are made especially to customers specifications. 'There is nothing more rewarding than finding the perfect gemstone and combining it with the perfect setting to create a truly personal piece ofjewellery.'
What else can we expect in store? 'Well, we really are, pretty much a one stop shop! As well as gem rings and wedding rings we have a great range of Amber, Rainbow Moonstone, pearls, secondhand and period pieces, a large range of Kit Heath jewellery, one of the largest ranges of silver bangles and watches from Roamer, Accurist and GMT. We also have a full repair service and undertake everything from simple sizings and watch batteries to complete remodels and restorations. ’
Riley & Riley are at: 122-124 High St Aldeburgh O 1728 452431 www.rileyandriley.co.uk www.facebook.com/rileyandrileyjewellers
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Grange Farm is a working farm stretching back over 450 years. Today, its Farm Shop, one of the oldest in the UK, stocks a rich variety of local produce – whether you need daily essentials, a picnic on the beach or ingredients for a flavour-of-Suffolk dinner, the shop has you covered. We work closely with our local growers to bring you the best, the freshest and the most delicious products that Suffolk and the UK has to offer. There's more to discover at Grange Farm, the popular Barn Cafe with its sun deck and picnic tables is a haven for holiday makers and locals alike, its warm and friendly atmosphere makes it
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a rare gem. EJArt Creative in the old Black Barn run by enterprising artist Emma Robinson is full of local arts and crafts for sale and Emma also runs courses throughout the year, ever wanted to have a go at throwing a pot, or finding out about the ancient arts of weaving or stain glass making, how about making a gorgeous sign for your abode? Look no further than Emma in the Black Barn, check her website for details of classes available. We are so lucky that one of the finest antique dealers and furniture restorers in the South East also has a home here, Richard Rush Antiques is actually the jewel in Grange Farm's crown, you may have seen him on the BBC's Antiques Road Trip as they frequently visit his beautiful shop. And last but not least, you will find the ever popular A Passion for Seafood on site with the freshest of local and UK fish, all hooked up onto day boats around our bonnie isles – truly sustainable fishing and Mike will be delighted to have a chat about fishing and many a topic too. Check out our website and also email us to find out what exciting things are going on at Grange Farm Shop Tel 01473 735 610 hello@grangefarmshop.co.uk www.grangefarmshop.co.uk Instagram @grangefarmshop FB grangefarmshophasketon
Millions dream of living the French way Millions of Brits dream of living the French lifestyle because of the bakeries, landmarks – and cheese
croissants (35 per cent), champagne (27 per cent) and brioche (20 per cent) named the best items to come out of the country. St Pierre Bakery commissioned the study and created a quiz allowing people to find out how French their lifestyle is stpierrebakery.co.uk/blog/how-french-are-you/ — continues overleaf —
A study of 2,000 adults discovered four in 10 feel the French way of life seems better than the British, and 24 per cent fantasise about experiencing it. More than a fifth (21 per cent) would consider moving across the channel, with 15 per cent having a spell living in the country in the past. Visiting the cafes and coffee shops is the top reason for wanting to live in France, followed by the bakeries, croissants and pastries. Other reasons to feature in the top 30 list included visiting the Alps, castles and beaches, as well as immersing themselves in art galleries, eating brioche and learning the language. It also emerged Brits consider the French lifestyle to be relaxed (44 per cent), cultured (42 per cent) and sociable (39 per cent). But 42 per cent think France is a ‘foodie country’, with
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Millions dream of living the French way Founder Paul Baker said, “It’s clear that whatever the British perception of the French lifestyle is, we certainly dream of living it. We automatically think of pastries, coffee, wine and cheese, and that’s just the food and drink.” The study also found 28 per cent of adults have taken inspiration from the French lifestyle, when it comes to their cooking (46 per cent), interest in artwork (43 per cent) and their taste in films and TV (41 per cent). While a third believe pop culture, including shows like ‘Emily in Paris’, have given them an idea of what living in France would be like. When it comes to the language, 26 per cent already speak French, while another 14 per cent are currently learning. And many are already enjoying foods which originated across the channel, with baguettes (44 per cent), brie (29 per cent) and brioche (25 per cent) among the most popular. Ratatouille (16 per cent) and soufflé (11 per cent) are also top choices, according to the research carried out via OnePoll. It’s not just food Brits have taken inspiration from as they believe 23 per cent of everyday vocabulary originates from France. Among the words and phrases the nation believe have
French origin are cliché (47 per cent), baguette (46 per cent) and chauffeur (45 per cent). Yet in a list of more than 40 words local to France, five per cent said they didn’t recognise any words as being French. Paul Baker of St Pierre Bakery added, “Travel has been a challenge for all of us lately and our taste-buds have missed world travel, too. That’s part of why Brits are increasingly seeking out and enjoying new flavours. “The fact that a quarter of us believe that if we embraced the French lifestyle, we’d be more willing to try new food and drink says it all. Great food makes great memories and that’s important wherever you are in the world. “We are inspired by France and want to help bring a little taste of the French lifestyle to Brits with our authentic brioche, to help make everyday that little bit more magnifique.”
TOP 30 REASONS BRITS WOULD LIKE TO LIVE IN FRANCE 1. Visiting cafes/coffee shops
12. The architecture
22. Cityscapes
2. Visiting bakeries
13. Visiting the Alps
3. Croissants/pastries
14. The history
23. Hearing the French language being spoken
4. Baguettes
15. Discovering hidden gems
5. Dining out
16. Visiting wineries
6. Drinking French wine
17. Speaking / Learning the French language
7. Visiting France’s landmarks e.g. the Louvre, Pompidou
18. Shopping
8. Eating French cheese
19. Brioche bread
9. Visiting the French Riviera
20. Art galleries
10. Visiting French castles 11. Visiting France’s beaches
21. Meeting and socialising with locals
24. Learning to cook French foods 25. Visiting Michelin star restaurants 26. French fashion 27. Trying new French foods e.g. snails 28. The public transport system 29. Skiing 30. Paris Fashion Week
Brits moving in search of a garden New research from Churchill Home Insurance reveals that the desire for a garden is driving Brits out of towns and cities and into more affordable areas where they can buy a home with outside space. The single biggest factor for half of those planning to buy a home in the next year, some 2.4 million people, is to have a garden. Showing how much life has changed since the pandemic hit, one in six (18 per cent) people plan to move further away from their place of work as they will no longer need to do the five-day commute of pre pandemic times. Being close to a workplace is important to just half (50 per cent) of Brits and over a quarter (28 per cent) admit it was not important to them when considering moving plans. Due to Covid–19 there has been a shift to people’s lifestyle too, with nearly one in six people (17 per cent) having already, or planning to relocate from suburban areas to rural areas, and access to green spaces listed as the join most important factor when considering a move (81 per cent). The proportion of those living in rural areas is expected to grow from 16 per cent to 22 per cent over the next 12 months. On average, home movers will relocate 35 miles away from their previous home and those aged 55-64 are likely to make the biggest move, at an average of 41 miles. The pandemic has also shifted priorities for many people who may have felt isolated during lockdowns if they didn’t live close to family and friends. Moving closer to a family member is a key consideration for 71 per cent of movers. Along with outside space, extra living area is another key consideration for movers, having a larger space within their home, such as a bigger kitchen, is important to over two thirds of Brits generally (67 per cent). With house prices 10 per cent higher in March 2021 than March 20202, it is understandable that to afford a bigger house with a garden means people need to move further out of towns and cities. Churchill’s research also found that nearly two thirds (61 per cent, 5.4 million) of those moving have had their purchasing decision influenced by
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the Stamp Duty holiday, with over a quarter (28 per cent, 2.5 million) only buying because of the reduced rates. Steven Williams, Head of Churchill home insurance, said, “Despite economic uncertainty, our research shows that people are continuing to move home and are prioritising more rural, greener spaces and upsizing their properties. Since the pandemic it’s clear that lifestyles have changed, with a garden and being close to family more important than proximity to a workplace. With many not expecting to return to offices full time, people are understandably wanting a better quality of home life, rather than choosing somewhere with a short commute. “Whether people are looking to move out to greener areas or staying put in towns and cities, it’s important to remember to insure the new property and make sure your new home and belongings are protected.”
Feel the rhythm! The rhythm’s gonna get you on Ipswich’s Christchurch Park this summer. Two of the town’s most popular music festivals are joining forces to put on a free family event that looks set to attract thousands of people. The Global Rhythm team has linked up with the Ipswich Jazz Festival to celebrate music from all over the world.
fronting the all-female Jazz Ambassadors, multiaward winning blues harmonica player Paul Lamb, soca star Dawg E Slaughter and those purveyors of Indian music The Bollywood Brass Band.
The free event takes place on Saturday, July 2nd and features five music stages together with dance performances and workshops aimed at everyone in Ipswich’s multi-cultural community. There’ll also be food from across the globe as cosmopolitan Ipswich celebrates music and the arts.
The event has been made possible through funding from Arts Council England with backing from Ipswich Borough Council.
The six hour extravaganza features jazz, blues, world music and reggae and welcomes national and international acts to the park. Each stage has been curated by experts in their field of music, ensuring only top quality acts are taking part. Among the many highlights will be Andrea Vicari
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There really is something for everyone as the people of Ipswich kick off the summer of ‘22 in fine style.
The festival forms part of Ipswich Music Weekend with satellite events in the evening including nu jazz band Ebi Soda at The Smokehouse hosted by Out Loud Music. Ipswich Music Day with opportunities for local bands to perform is the following day. It’s a spectacular weekend packed with live music. The festival programme can be seen at www.ipswichjazzfestival.org.uk/global/
Essential guide & listings
Key to listings n Theatre n Cinema n Arts
n Music & Dance n Outdoor n Markets n Other
Arc of the Sky: Voice Project Choir n 2nd July The first live performances from the awardwinning Voice Project Choir since 2019 will be held in and around Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh, Suffolk at 6pm and 8pm. Arc of the Sky is a site responsive piece inspired by the idea of a bird’s-eye view of the spectacular church (widely known as the Cathedral of the Marshes), the surrounding landscape, the Blyth estuary and the coastline. The project first began in early 2020, but lockdown meant cancellation of all live rehearsals and performances. Voice Project co-
EACH - The Piglet, Junior Hog 2022 n 3rd July
From the team that created The Whole Hog and The Boss Hog, comes The Piglet, Junior Hog. Join East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) for this family friendly 4k muddy obstacle course open to those who wish to run with children (8+years) and their family, or those looking for a shorter route than the usual Whole Hog. Tickets at www.each.org.uk/support-us/events/the-pigletjunior-hog-2022/ 5 wave times to choose from: 9.30am, 10.00am, 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, Wantisden Hall, Wantisden Valley, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3PQ
directors Jonathan Baker and Sian Croose moved everything online and created an acclaimed film instead. The 100-voice choir are now revisiting the project to create new live choral-performances, which will include songs, sounds and images from the film. Promenade performance from 100 voice choir and soloists celebrating Holy Trinity Church the surrounding landscape, estuary and coastline. Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane Blythburgh, Suffolk IP19 9LP, Tickets £15, £12.50, £10 available from www.voiceproject.co.uk
Saxmundham Street Fair n 9th July
Antique and Vintage Street Market with 80 stands selling Antique and Vintage item, plus Make or Bake artisan and street food. The Street Market Is held in the High Street and Market Place of this historic Suffolk Town to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the grant of its first Market Charter. For up to date info vist Instagram @ blackdogantiquesandevents Admission free 10.00am to 4.00pm. Dogs are welcome on a short lead Saxmundham High Street Suffolk IP3 8UH
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Theatre in the Forest n 27th July – 20th August
Something wicked this way comes!! Suffolk’s BIGGEST and BEST LOVED outdoor theatre event returns this summer! Red Rose Chain’s THEATRE IN THE FOREST is taking up residency at Sutton Hoo with an epic production of MACBETH! One of Shakespeare’s blood thirstiest tragedies, full of witchcraft, passion and reckless ambition! The magic of Theatre in the Forest begins as soon as you arrive! Audiences can soak up the pre-show atmosphere with a picnic, or with food and drink from The King’s Road Café at Sutton Hoo! And, why not make a day of it and visit Sutton Hoo’s world-famous Anglo-Saxon burial mounds and then watch Theatre in the Forest in the evening! Theatre in the Forest prides itself on being an accessible event, with wheelchair accessible seating and facilities and close-up parking. Macbeth will be at Sutton Hoo from 27th until 20th August. Tickets can be booked at www. redrosechain.com/macbeth or from the Box Office on 01473 603388
The Suffolk Military Show n 30th & 31st July
The Suffolk Military Show is set to become the best military show to visit within the East Anglian region. The family friendly two day event will showcase the very finest selection of static military vehicles, living history re-enactment, arena live stage entertainment, military stalls, and quality food stalls. All the awesome stuff to make this a perfect day out. The Show will be the newest and freshest in the Military Show Annual events calendar and contain everything from Heavy Military Vehicles, Spontaneous Re-enactment, Explosive Battles, period specific display and RAF flypast. Not to mention the stage performances and guest staff appearances. Ranging from the oldest military groups right through to the modern day, the Suffolk Military Show will transport you back in time, taking you on a journey through military history. This Show will be the whole military package experience not just about vehicles and personnel. Suffolk Show Ground, Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road Ipswich IP3 8UH.
Farmer's Markets Aldeburgh Farmers Market
Aldeburgh Church Hall, 3rd Saturday of the month. From 9.00-12.30pm.
Felixstowe Market
Every Sunday, adjacent to Arwela Road, off Sea Road, 8am to 4pm. Clothes, household items, plants, books.
Southwold Farmers Market
Adnams Cellar and Kitchen Store. Every Friday 9am-12.30pm.
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Halesworth Produce Market
2nd Saturday monthly. Contact: 01223 457524.
Jimmy’s Farm Farmers Market
Orford Country Market Orford Town Hall. Every Saturday 9.30-12.30.
Snape Maltings Farmers Market
Pannington Hall, Wherstead, 9am-1pm (1st Saturday of every month).
1st Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 1pm, with free car parking, shops, galleries and river walks.
Assington Farmers Market
Woodbridge Farmers Market
Held on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 10-2pm at The Barn, Assington, CO10 5LW.
Framlingham Market Every Saturday in The Square.
Woodbridge Community Hall, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
MIDDY Anniversary Day n 31st July
This is a special day for MIDDY as it is both the anniversary of the closure of the old Middy - July 26th 1952 - 70 years ago. And 30 years ago July 1992 the first openings of the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum and the beginning of what they have today. Two locos in steam and post war music in the morning and 90s music in the afternoon. Middy steam locomotives are often joined by Heritage Railway Association award winning Fowler Shredded Wheat shunter. This pretty little engine may be diesel powered, but it has a copper capped exhaust chimney which gives it a very steam like effect. The Middy, together with added attractions, make a fascinating visit for families and rail fans alike.
Suffolk SketchFest 2022 n 5th, 6th, 7th August
Art Safari presents a new way of exploring our local area – through art! Suffolk SketchFest is a new three day outdoor arts event on in Woodbridge, Suffolk, presented by Art Safari. Open to anyone who would like to draw and sketch from nature, the event takes place on the River Deben with three full days of workshops, demos and drawing opportunities. At SketchFest you can choose to attend tutorials and art demos outdoors on the river wall here in Woodbridge. Your tutors will teach the techniques that artists use to properly observe light, colour, tone, movement, and proportion. The River Deben is a tidal river and is an area of outstanding natural beauty. It’s changing moods, tides and light are entrancing throughout the year. The constant presence and passage of birdlife makes the River Deben especially appealing for all lovers of nature. Join SketchFest and learn to draw. No previous experience needed! Cost: Registration £35 + £10 per demo + £15 per workshop. Art tutors include Mary-Anne Bartlett, Claudia Myatt, Mark Boyd, Ian Sedge and Lorna Hamilton. Delicious meals from The Table. Tickets from www.suffolksketchfest.co.uk and www.artsafari.com, Harbourmaster’s Office Ferry Quay Woodbridge
Opening times are from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Prices are £10 adults, £5 children under 16, families (2 + 2) £25, concessions £8.
The Festival of Classic & Sports Cars n 7th August
Held in association with the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC). Over 7,000 people attended the 2021 festival. Over 1000 vehicles attend, representing the last 10 decades of motoring history, including many from Britain’s motoring heyday – marques on display included Alvis, Bristol, Jensen, AC Riley, Armstong Sideley, Lea Francis, Crossley, BSA, Lagonda, Lanchester and Gordon Keeble. The oldest vehicle seen on display was a 1914 Ford Model T and the latest sports car models have included the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang’s as well as Ferraris’ and Porsche. This amazing collection of vehicles is displayed against the backdrop of Helmingham Hall and its surrounding moat. Plus children’s activities, fairground stalls, over 40 craft and trade stalls, main ring entertainment, birds of prey and much more! Admission : Adults £10, Child (5-15 years old) £5, Under 5’s FREE, Family (2 adults, 2 children 5-15 years) £25, Book Tickets at www.helmingham.com/events/the-festival-ofclassic-sports-cars/
Music Quiz Night n 12th August
Stephen (Foz) Foster presents a Music Quiz Night at Woodbridge Town Football Club, Fynn Road, Woodbridge. Teams of up to 6, £5 per person, Fully licenced bar and food available to order on the night. Call Wendy on 01473 351270 to book in your team. This will be a popular event so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
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On the Big Screen New and Forthcoming Movie Releases
Elvis Epic, big-screen spectacle from Oscarnominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between the two spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom.
Beast Idris Elba and Sharlto Copley star. A recently widowed husband returns to South Africa, where he first met his wife, on a long-planned trip with his two teenage daughters to a game reserve managed by an old family friend and fellow wildlife biologist. Soon, however, a ferocious, man-hunting lion begins stalking them. Their journey of healing turns into a fight where their resilience will be tested.
Coming Soon… Don’t Worry Darling – September Ticket to Paradise – September
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Minions: Rise of Gru Set after the events of the first film in the 1970s, a 12-year-old Gru is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a team of supervillains known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. When the Vicious 6 oust their leader, legendary fighter Wild Knuckles, Gru interviews to become their newest member. It does not go well, and things only get worse after Gru steals a precious stone from them with the help of Kevin, Stuart, Bob, Otto, and the other Minions and suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil.
Secret Headquarters Charlie Kincaid and his friends start to believe his father is a superhero after finding a secret headquarters under his home and must defend it when villains try to attack. The story is from an original idea by Christopher Yost, who was the sole previous writer on the project. Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman are the producers of this film and Orlee-Rose Strauss is the executive producer.
Mrs Harris Goes to Paris – September Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile — October
What we are reading…
The Escape Artist Jonathan Freedland In April 1944 nineteenyear-old Rudolf Vrba and fellow inmate Fred Wetzler became the first Jews ever to break out of Auschwitz. Vrba’s mission: to reveal to the world the truth of the Holocaust. In Auschwitz, he had witnessed almost every chilling stage of the Nazis’ process of industrialised murder. After his escape, that information would form a priceless thirtytwo-page report that would reach Roosevelt, Churchill and the pope and eventually save over 200,000 lives. But the escape from Auschwitz was not his last. After the war, he kept running - from his past, from his home country, from his adopted country, even from his own name. Few knew of the truly extraordinary deed he had done.
The Bullet That Missed Richard Osman It is an ordinary Thursday, and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers. Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill...or be killed. As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?
Bake Paul Hollywood Cakes, biscuits and cookies, breads and flatbreads, pizza and doughnuts, pastries and pies, and showstopping desserts: this book has it all. From classic cakes like the Victoria Sandwich and Chocolate Fudge Cake, through brilliant breads like his foolproof Sourdough, to savoury and sweet pastries like Sausage Rolls and Danish Pastries, these are the only recipes you’ll need to create perfectly delicious bakes time and time again. With more years as a professional baker than he’d care to remember and over 10 years judging the best baking show on TV, Paul has created, tested and tasted a huge number of bakes.
Maybe Baby: On the Mother Side Kate Lawler Sheila Hancock looked like she was managing old age. She had weathered and even thrived in widowhood, taking on acting roles that would have been demanding for a woman half her age. She had energy, friends, a devoted family, a lovely home. She could still remember her lines. So why, at 89, having sailed past supposedly disturbing milestones - 50, 70 even 80 without a qualm, did she suddenly feel so furious? Shocking diagnoses, Brexit and bereavement seemed to knock her from every quarter. And that was before lockdown. Funny, feisty, honest, she makes for brilliant company as she talks about her life as a daughter, a sister, a mother, a widow.
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Eating Out…
Mexican Restaurants (01473)
Our Top Rated Eateries in and around Ipswich (01473)
Chinese Restaurants
Berridges 4 Dial Lane 225525 Bistro on the Quay 3 Wherry Quay 286677 Lanterns 16 Falcon Street 230185 Buttermans Woolverstone 780803 Dhaka Restaurant 6 Orwel Place 251397 The Fountain Tuddenham St Martin 785377 Hintlesham Hall Hintlesham 652334 Mariners Neptune Quay 289748 K Bar and Grill 33/7 St Nicholas St 215721 Last Anchor Haven Marina 214763 The Manor Restaurant Belstead 684241 Milsolms at Kesgrave Kesgrave 333741 Quayside 12 Regatta Quay 218811 Salthouse Harbour Salthouse Quay 226789 Seckford Hall Woodbridge 01394 385678 The Valley Fynn Valley Golf Club 785202 Ufford Park Hotel Melton 01394 383555 @twentyfive 25 St Nicholas St 287625
Wine Bars and Bistros (01473) Arlingtons Bowmans Curve Bar Degero Isaacs K Bar and Grill Poets Bistro The Waterfront The Gallery Yates The Wine Bar
13 Museum St Falcon Street 58 Princes Street 11 St Nicholas St 7 Wherry Quay 33/7 St Nicholas St 1 Arcade St 15 Regatta Quay 4-6 Wherry Lane Tower Street 10 Tacket St
Indian Restaurants (01473) A Passage to India Gandhi Indian Palace Keralam Maharani Masha Orissa Sonar Bangla Balti Taj Mahal Zaika
27-29 Fore St 8 St Peter’s St 39 Upper Orwell St 24 St Helens St 46 Norwich Rd 200 St Helens St 10-12 St Nicholas St 37 Woodbridge Rd 40-42 Norwich Rd 17 St Nicholas St
Fusion Restaurants (01473) Mizu Noodle Bar
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Thai Restaurants (01473) Kwan Thai
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12 Tacket St
Brazilian Restaurants (01473) Rios Brazil
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Turkish Restaurants (01473) Alaturka
9 Gt Coleman St
Leading Cafés (01473) Caffé Basso Coffeelink Danceeats! Café The Sanctuary Patisserie Valerie
18 Tacket Street Neptune Marina Foundry Lane St Nicholas Centre 19 Buttermarket
Ipswich Public Houses (01473) Briarbank The Black Tiles The Dove The Fat Cat Gardeners Arms The Greyhound The Spread Eagle The Woolpack
70 Fore Street Martlesham St Helens St 288 Spring Rd 77 Fore Hamlet 9 Henley Road 1-3 Fore Street 1 Tuddenham Rd
Eateries Further Afield! Aldeburgh area (01728) The Brudenell Hotel The Chequers Duck The Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop The Lighthouse Regatta Restaurant The Wentworth The White Lion
The Parade Friston Campsea Ashe Thorpeness High Street 77 High Street 171 High Street Wentworth Rd Market Cross Place
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Woodbridge Eateries (01394) The Anchor Quay Street The Angel Theatre Street Crown Hotel Thoroughfare The Galley Market Hill Grove House Hotel Grove Road Golden Panda Cumberland Street The King’s Head Market Hill Notcutts Gdn C’tre Ipswich Rd Olde Bell & St’yard 103 New Street Riverside Quayside Savola at The Bull Hotel Market Hill Seckford Hall Hotel Woodbridge Wild St’berry Café 19a Market Hill Ufford Park Hotel Melton The Plough Sutton The Duke of York Woodbridge The Old Mariner New St The Royal Bengal 4-6 Quay St The Table Quay St The Castle Bredfield
Bromeswell (01394) The Unruly Pig
Orford Road
Dunwich (01728) The Ship Inn
Dunwich
Felixstowe (01394) The Alex Cafe Bencotto Orwell Hotel
123 Undercliff Road 128 Hamilton Road Hamilton Road
Southwold Pubs (01502) Harbour Inn The Lord Nelson The Sole Bay Inn
Backshore East Street East Green
National Chains (01473) Ask Frankie & Benny’s Loch Fyne Nandos Pizza Express Pizza Express Zizzi
Cardinal Park Cardinal Park 1 Duke St Cardinal Park 24-26 Lloyds Ave 13 Regatta Quay 11/13 St Nicholas St
Framlingham (01728) The Crown
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River View Café & Bar Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm snapemaltings.co.uk Orford (01394)
Butley Oysterage Market Hill 450277 Crown and Castle Orford 450205 The Froize Inn The Street, Chillesford 450282 The Jolly Sailor Quay St 450243 The Kings Head Front St 450271 Lady Florence River Cruises 07831 698298 The Oyster Butley 459722
Saxmundham (01728) The Bell Hotel
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Stour Valley Area (01206) The Boathouse milsoms Le Talbooth Bildeston Crown The Sun Inn
Snape (01728) Plough & Sail River View Café The Crown
Mill Lane, Dedham 323153 Stratford Rd, Dedham 322795 Gun Hill 323150 High Street 01449 740510 High Street, Dedham 323531
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E. B. Button & Sons Ltd At E.B. Button & Sons we will attend to all necessary funeral arrangements, including liaising with medical professionals, clergy, humanist celebrants, cemeteries and crematoria as applicable. We have a Vauxhall Omega hearse and limousine available, and can provide other methods of transport (such as a horse-drawn hearse) on request. Our range of coffins is extensive, and includes cardboard and wicker caskets. We also have a private Chapel of Rest available, should you wish to visit your loved one before the funeral.
Other services available include:
– Printing order of service or hymn sheets – Submitting obituary notices to local and national newspapers as required – Administration of donations – Arranging floral tributes – Advice on repatriation to and from abroad – Advice about obtaining financial assistance towards the cost of a funeral – Green burials – Golden Charter Funeral Plans – cost-effective, pre-paid funeral plans that allow you to organise every detail of your funeral, with no hidden costs.
24 St. John’s Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1EB Tel. 01394 382160 (24 hours) Email: info@ebbutton.co.uk
Directors: K.J. Eagle, C.S. Moore, Dip.F.D., S.J. Moore