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It’s never too late to learn! Never a truer word spoken. At this time of year you can enrol at the Leisure Learning at Suffolk New College for a huge variety of courses covering many subjects, something for everyone. If it’s art you are after, EJaRt Creative is not to be missed. Newly opened premises at Grange Farm, Hasketon houses workshops, showcases, local and National artists and they have a large studio onsite. As owner Emma says, “A Dream come true” Pop in now for a chat and a look round. If wedding bells are in the air there are several Wedding Fairs and Open Days in the area. Some of the best are mentioned inside this issue, check them out for all your wedding needs. BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS! Yes, that’s right, it’s come round again so to make sure of a place get booking your table now. Also a new festive event at Helmingham Hall, well worth a visit.
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What to do in September & October… History
The Ipswich Society is proud to co-ordinate the Heritage Open Days on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2019 when many building are open to the public to view. The buildings listed, many of which are not normally open to the public, represent seven centuries of our town’s history. There are more than 35 buildings open in 2019, along with free guided walks around some of the town’s best locations. The Ipswich Society is grateful to all concerned for their participation. As usual the everpopular Willis Building rooftop will be open again and new venues this year include Birkett’s Providence House, on Princes Street, with tours which will also include a visit to the roof garden, with views across Ipswich Town football ground on one side and the Waterfront buildings on the other. On the Saturday only Ipswich Transport Museum will be running regular trips on one of their Heritage Buses from the Old Custom House accompanied by a tour guide. You won’t go hungry; several buildings have refreshments on offer. In addition, there are independent cafes all around the town centre, well worth a visit or you could pack a picnic and make a day of it in one of our beautiful Green Flag parks. The Heritage Open Days event is a fantastic opportunity to discover Ipswich’s hidden heritage so please make the most of the weekend and above all, enjoy! The free Heritage Open Days colour booklet with map is available at the Tourist Information Centre in St. Stephen’s Church, Ipswich Library in Northgate Street and other venues around the town.
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The Deben Flower Club’s New Season starts on Tuesday 10th September 2019 with a demonstration by Adele Kent from Norwich in Norfolk. Adele’s title is “Top Hat and Tales”. The Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month except August at 7.30pm in Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton, IP10 0PU. Visitors cost £5.00 or should you wish to become a member the annual subscription is £35.00, which can be paid in two payments if you wish. (September £17.50 and January £17.50) You will always be assured of a warm welcome and time to chat and make new friends over a cup of coffee or tea after the demonstration. Deben Flower Club will be holding another one of their, now, very popular Quiz Night son Saturday 12th October in Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton IP10 0PU 7pm for 7.30pm. Once again this will be a lighthearted fun evening and will include a Ploughman’s Supper. Why not join in the fun and bring along a team of six. If you do not have six people for your team you may be asked to share a table with other club members. Tickets need to be purchased in advance and are £8.00 each including supper. Please bring your own drinks and glasses. For further information please Tel. 01394 411422 or email wa@sandlings.co.uk
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A feast for the arts - Art on the Prom returns Sunday 1st September. The free art festival, in its 16th year, will stretch along the Felixstowe seafront from the pier to the Spa Gardens, showcasing over 100 artists to over 20,000 visitors during one of the biggest outdoor art festivals in Suffolk. A wide variety of art will be on show, displaying work produced by local, professional and amateur artists, featuring glass, ceramics, metalwork, willow work, painting and much more. The art festival, which is free to attend, gives visitors the chance to purchase pieces of art to take home and treasure or take part in have-a-go activities on offer for all age groups, creating a piece of art, to take away. Visitors can make a day of it, enjoying everything that Felixstowe has to offer with Art on the Prom bestowing a feast for the senses. The popular art festival will include music, food and refreshments for all to enjoy whilst taking in the art on offer during a leisurely stroll along the prom. Art on the Prom
Grow
Ipswich-based charity ActivLives is holding an autumn plant sale at Chantry Walled Garden, Chantry Park,
Ipswich on Thursday 12th September 2019 from 10.30am to 2.30pm. There will be a selection of bee and butterfly friendly perennial plants on offer, with a chance to look around this lovely walled site. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available at Nursery Cottage – so join ActivLives for a cuppa and chat to find out more about what they do. ActivLives offer placements and volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. For more information, please contact Development Manager Susannah Robirosa 07530 407302 or email susannah@activlives.org.uk.
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is expecting a bumper year of visitors this year, attracting more than 20,000 visitors, growing yearon-year, showcasing art along Felixstowe’s award winning seafront to visitors from far and wide. Art on the Prom is a non-profit event, run by volunteers and would not be the success it is without the time and effort of volunteers. If you would like to get involved as a volunteer on 1st September, please contact the Art of the Prom team via email: felixstoweartontheprom@gmail.com. To plan your day and for more event information please visit www.artontheprom.uk or follow @artontheprom on social media platforms.
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Poetry Live at the Library- Two well-known local poets will be reading their work at Woodbridge Library in early September. Kate Foley, President of the Suffolk Poetry Society, has published ten collections of poems and is well-known across Europe for her live performances and workshops, often with artists from other disciplines. She is a former head of English Heritage's scientific and technical research laboratories and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. Pamela Job is also well-known internationally. Her poetry has been published in magazines and anthologies and she recently won first prize in the Cornwall Contemporary Poetry Competition. She coproduced an anthology of new poems on the theme of conflict to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War I and another on the theme of reconciliation published in 2018. Kate and Pamela will be supported by music from Sylvia Fairley and Val Shelley. The event takes place on Thursday 5th September at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 (which includes an interval drink) and can be purchased from Woodbridge Library in person or on 01394 330855.
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EJaRt Creative Creativity
EJaRt Creative have some fabulous workshops for you to join in with. After all the hustle and the bustle of those Summer Holidays, come and relax at The Black Barn, Hasketon and enjoy one of the numerous Art Workshops they have to offer. You can drop in for a short taster with Clay any time with Resident Artist: Emma Jayne Robertson of EJR Ceramics, or you can book your space on our everchanging program of clay and other art and craft workshops. If you just fancy a short browse in the shop at some of the wonderful work by East Anglian Artists, or perhaps you want to buy that special gift, you are more than welcome. For more information please email: ejrceramics@ btinternet.com or Tel: 01473 735007
Creativity available to all and a Celebration of East Anglian Artists
Emma Jayne Robertson of EJR Ceramics opened her new larger premises EJaRt Creative, in July this year: bringing together all aspects of creativity. Having established EJR Ceramics in 2009, after studying a Masters Degree in Contemporary Applied Arts, Emma Jayne has been selling and
exhibiting her Ceramics in Galleries and Shops Nationwide, operating from her small Studio in Kenton, Suffolk. She enjoys passing on her expertise and experience to others and has been Tutoring in numerous Schools and operating Mobile Workshops for all ages and abilities around Suffolk for many years. “Come and explore a variety of techniques and create your own masterpieces. Whether you wish to drop in for a Taster or attend a series of sessions; you will enjoy getting Creative.” This year is rather special for Emma Jayne as she has taken over The Black Barn, at Grange Farm, Hasketon, near Woodbridge. She now works from her larger Studio Space, at EJaRt Creative, enabling her to produce and exhibit more of her own Ceramic Art.
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“A Dream Come True.” Emma first had the idea for this venture when she finished training years ago. It was hard finding the right premises, as she wanted a larger Studio to work from, where she could demonstrate
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you don’t have to go far for that special present or just a browse around and you can treat yourself to some of the finest creations. If the inspiration takes you, Emma also offers a variety of Art and Clay Supplies to compliment the courses, so you can continue your creativity at home.
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“A Celebration of East Anglian Artists.”
all the various methods of working with clay to everyone coming in. At the same time, being able to continue to experiment with her own designs for her own work for sale. The Black Barn is her “Dream Come True”. It is large enough for the expansion and being just off the A12, it is in a perfect location. So within only a few weeks to refurbish the premises, she is up and running from there.
Emma Jayne’s eye for design and experience of exhibiting her own work in various Galleries across the Country, certainly is impressive. Her time helping to curate for “Suffolk Exhibitions” with a fellow Photographer and organising various Local Artist’s Exhibits, inspired her to want to showcase, not just Local Talent, but Artists from the whole East Anglian Region. Her chosen exhibits are stunning and the quality and diversity of creativity is amazing: to think all this talent is right on our doorstep.
If you do manage a visit to The Barn, you will see this wonderful space is now fully utilised and with an endless list of Workshops in all sorts of Media, for people to choose from, supported by a Team of experienced Tutor’s, we think you will be suitably impressed. With assorted activities and Craft for Kids during term times and holidays, along with sessions exclusively for Clay Juniors, Emma really caters for all.
Shop
“A lovely lady with a lovely shop. Some beautiful Art from a range of Artists and a good price range of things to buy.” The “wow” factor certainly hits you as you walk into this beautiful place, where tranquillity and peacefulness, surrounded by the beautiful building and Artist’s work, is an inspiration to anyone. The work for sale is of excellent quality, but also affordable to all. Open seven days a week means
“Guest Artists”
Wanting to inspire others with some talent from further afield, Emma Jayne is choosing to exhibit a Guest Artist or two every so often. So, if it’s a Demonstration and Showcase of Unique Talent, a touch of Shopping, or a relaxing workshop you are after. EJaRt Creative is the place to visit. On the B1079, 1 mile from the A12 (Dobbie’s Roundabout)
The Black Barn, Grange Farm, Grundisburgh Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6HN Tel: 01473 735007
email: ejrceramics@btinternet.com www.ejartcreative.co.uk
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Suffolk New College: Leisure Learning Suffolk New College in Ipswich supports thousands of students of all ages across the region and beyond. Their popular leisure learning programme has been steadily growing since being re-introduced in 2017. We chatted to Avianna Haynes who helps oversee the programme. She tells us everything you need to know about a programme that offers everything from language to literature and breadmaking to bricklaying. So Avianna, what sort of people study on the courses?
We get a whole range of learners. We get lots of people who are looking to gain a new skill. Some people use this as a chance to relax after a hard day at work. Lots of parents of students sign up to on courses and aspiring artists and professionals who are looking for a new hobby also get involved.
Give us a flavour of some of the courses that you teach.
Our painting and drawing classes are gaining in popularity. We have established courses such as dressmaking and printmaking and since opening a new fabrication and welding centre in 2017, these courses have been very well attended. One of our learners (in his fifties) even managed to get a job off the back of studying on a short course in this subject. Our cookery courses have made a comeback and we have now introduced a vegan course because of the ongoing trend for these recipes. Languages such as French, Spanish and Polish always attract lots of people and our biggest language seller in the last 12 months is Japanese.
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their course. Other courses include Kirigami – a Japanese art form of paper cutting, Chinese for beginners and we are also looking to have selfdefence training in the future.
When do the courses start?
They all begin on 23rd September 2019 – although a few will commence in October.
What is the price range?
The prices range from £40.00 to £200.00. Language courses are just over £100.00 for a ten week course - so that works out at around a tenner per lesson. Prices range for a reason. For example, bricklaying is more expensive because of the materials that are used – but at the end of it – you get a skill for life.
Any new courses to look out for?
Apart from the vegan cooking, we have a chocolate making course, several one day cookery options and sewing for beginners. Since the TV sewing programme The Great Sewing Bee started on the BBC, we have seen a real interest in this subject grow. The ten week isewing course allows learners to make a kaftan dress at the end of
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What is the most popular course?
The fact that we have added more Japanese courses to the programme proves their popularity. I’m not quite sure why this is the case. Perhaps it’s to do with the fact that the Tokyo Olympics are taking place in 2020. French and Spanish courses are always strong. Lots of people in the UK are buying houses and moving to the continent so maybe they are learning the basics before heading off to live their dreams abroad. But generally our cookery programmes have a huge demand. I’d love to think they will produce the next MasterChef.
How can people sign up to courses?
All of our courses are on our website - https:// www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses/leisure-learning Alternatively, people can ring me direct on 01473 382359 and I will answer all your questions.
What are the benefits of studying on one of the courses?
You get to meet people and make new friends and you get to learn something new in a relaxed environment. Our tutors are all experts in their field so you either learn something from scratch from a qualified teacher or upskill what you already know.
Why in your opinion should people sign up for a course?
I think it’s a great chance to get out of the everyday, try something new and learn about a subject that you are passionate about. Most importantly you do not have to be an expert to do any of the courses we deliver. We have had ex-army veterans taking on our art courses or housewives that want to improve their DIY skills for their homes. It’s a really positive and enlightening experience for all.
Have you got any feedback from people who have been on one of the courses?
We’ve had beautiful feedback for our leisure learning courses. The general comments we gain have expressed the wonderful way in which the specialists attune to the needs of the group and at the end of the course - earners gain a real sense of achievement. They often say they are now confident to apply what they have learnt on the course into their day-to-day hobbies and lifestyles – this is very heart-warming to hear. www.suffolk.ac.uk
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Have the day off. All you need to do is book!
Christmas Day Lunch
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Boxing Day Lunch £35.00 per adult
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New Year’s Eve
Gala Dinner
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Christmas customs around the World
China's custom of eating an apple on Christmas Eve and Venezuela's ritual of rollerskating to church are among the festive traditions we’d like to adopt in Britain, a study found.
Other traditions to capture our imagination include Japan's tradition of having fried chicken for Christmas dinner and Columbia's 'Little Candles Day'.
The research also found 56 per cent of those polled have or would go abroad to celebrate Christmas and enjoy different festive traditions for the first time.
We'd also like to adopt customs such as Austria's demon known as Krampus and hiding away brooms as they do in Norway, to deprive witches of their favourite mode of transport.
Further to this, half enjoy learning about different customs from around the world as they help us understand and appreciate what Christmas is really about.
Iceland’s Yule Lads – 13 cheeky troll-like characters who visit each child, leaving gifts or rotting potatoes depending on the child's behavior – and decorating windows with red paper pagodas, as seen in China, would also be welcome here.
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD:
Commissioned by Air China, the research of 2,000 UK adults found around a quarter believe Christmas traditions are the most important thing about Yuletide.
• Celebrating with a beach barbeque in Australia
A spokesman for Air China said, “It’s fascinating to see all the fantastic ways people across the world celebrate Christmas. Traditions are such a key part of what makes the festive period so magical and having the opportunity to travel abroad and experience them first hand is truly amazing.
• The 'Cavalcade of Lights' in Toronto
• Chinese people exchanging apples wrapped in coloured paper, as the Chinese word for 'apple' sounds similar to the word for 'peace' • Chinese people decorating their windows with red paper pagodas • The Giant Lantern Festival in the Philippines • The Christmas Eve 'Grand Market' in Jamaica • British people hiding a coin in the Christmas pudding • 'Little Candles Day' in Columbia
“In addition to creating wonderful memories, seeing how other countries embrace Christmas can make us really appreciate what matters most this time of year. This is further shown in how half of Brits enjoy learning about other cultures’ customs to inspire new practices too.”
• Iceland's "Yule Lads", 13 tricksy troll-like characters
Other customs admired by those polled include the giant lantern festival as celebrated in the Philippines, the cavalcade of lights as seen in Canada and Sweden's 13 metre tall Yule Goat.
• Hiding brooms in Norway
• The 13-metre-tall "Yule Goat" in Sweden • The Austrian demon known as the "Krampus" • People in Japan having fried chicken for their Christmas dinner • Visiting church on Christmas Eve in Venezuala on roller skates
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Christmas Shopping Started your Christmas shopping yet? Some of your friends have finished already! Sshhh its that time of year again… while you are still dreamily remembering days on the beach, the shops are gearing up to start their Christmas sales. If this thought doesn’t send you into a blind panic you could be one of the 27% of parents who shop all year round for Christmas presents. A survey commissioned by HEXBUG UK reveals that as a nation many of our mums are a pretty organised bunch and planning for Christmas begins even before the last of the mince pies have been eaten. The survey asked participants about their shopping habits and some mums make Christmas
shopping seem like an Olympic sport: “I use a Christmas spreadsheet spanning the past eleven years” admitted one mum. 27% of mums say they always start their shopping in the January sales and buy presents consistently throughout the year for their children. Although this organisation can sometimes have flaws as one mum admits “I tend to buy bits all year and then forget where I have hidden them so end up buying double in December!” If these super-organised mums make you feel inferior, don’t despair as the survey also found that 51% of mums admit to running around frantically in December scooping up the remnants and
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Christmas Shopping making daily trips to the toy shops! And that’s not forgetting dads who unanimously favoured 24th December as their preferred shopping day. So what of the Christmas in July Lists? All the top toys are announced in July to whet the festive appetite and spark a shopping frenzy. However, just 2% of those surveyed said they were influenced by these lists. The remaining 20% wait until the children go back to school in September to let the festive madness commence. Heather Corbett, Marketing Manager at HEXBUG UK comments, ”As a toy company we are endlessly fascinated by shopping habits and finding that shopping sweet spot is the holy grail for many companies - not just toys. This survey tells us that a lot of mums, while influenced by the marketing surrounding Christmas, are super-savvy and organised in their own right and don’t need a December deadline looming to hit the shops hard!”
HEXBUG UK has devised a Top Ten list of shopping tips to help mums make the most of their Christmas shopping all year round - after all, everyone should have the time to make a mulled wine pit-stop! Eat smart! If you are doing this in one day you need a good breakfast to see you through until lunch
Go armed with a list because your Dad doesn’t need another pair of slippers. Check deals - be armed with discounts and special offers before stepping foot out of the door Shop alone - if you are doing some serious shopping you need to go solo! You do not
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need distractions. That doll may be perfect for your friends niece but not for yours! Avoid the queues - choose pay desks in the men’s and home departments. They are always less crowded.
Power Up - you need lunch… see Tip1! Know when to stop - Listen up the 27% of all-year round shoppers. Santa’s sleigh can only take so much as can your house!
Keep all of your receipts no-brainer…and if they don’t like it you can always buy something in the sales! Shop on Christmas Eve - this tip is not for the faint hearted but shops will be quieter! Get Online - Grab a mulled wine, put your feet up and avoid the crowds… unless you thrive on the pressure!
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Illuminated Garden Trail 2019 OUR MAGICAL ILLUMINATED GARDEN TRAIL IS BACK AND IS BIGGER AND BETTER THAN BEFORE! An unmissable event to sta off the festive season. See the grounds adorned with thousands of lights transforming the gardens into an enchanted winter wonderland. Sta the trail off by crossing Helmingham Hall’s famous drawbridge (pulled up every night since 1510) and warming up with a complimentary mulled wine within the cou yard seeped in over 500 years of historical charm. Continue through the gardens absorbing the magical sights and sounds, gather around the fire pits to toast marshmallows for s’mores and end the evening browsing the Stable Shops where you may be able to find some early Christmas gi s! Illuminated Garden Trail - 23rd November - 8th December, 4:30pm - 8:00pm (timed entry every 30 minutes with the last entry at 7:00pm) The Coach House Tearooms will be serving a range of hot and cold festive treats. Advance tickets at a discounted price available online now! All well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
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Master Christmas Millions of millennials reckon they have got Christmas ‘mastered’, according to a study. Researchers revealed one in six think they have already got the festive season down to a fine art, nailing their first Christmas for themselves at the age of 25 on average. And a third of millennials think their hosting skills rival those their parents displayed during Christmases when they were growing up.
It also emerged one in two enjoy a ‘Matesmas’ – a YuleTide gathering with friends – more than they do a traditional family Christmas. A survey of 2,000 Brits who celebrate Christmas found nearly one in four are in complete control when the festive season comes around, and one in two reckon they have the elements of hosting a great Christmas down. The study found it will take until the age of 32 before the average Brit is able to achieve this level of festive mastery when hosting their own Christmas gathering. Angela Solkesz of premium Single Malt Scotch whisky brand The Singleton, which commissioned the research, said, “Christmas is a large and unwieldy event in our minds, but ambitious millennials are taking up the challenge of surpassing the classic Christmases in their memories. ''Whether it’s gifting the perfect tipple, making sure your guests are having a great time at your party or just managing to gather all your friends together at the same time and place, millennials seem more than up to the task.”
Of all the aspects of Christmas we find easiest to master, over in four Brits think they are great present-buyers. Alcohol is the most popular present to give between friends, and 30 per cent will treat friends or family to a bottle of whisky this Christmas. A quarter think Christmas time is the time of year when they are most likely to treat themselves to a more adventurous alcoholic drink or cocktails. Of the areas of Christmas we find difficult to master, keeping organised, avoiding unnecessary stress and doing the big food shop were considered some of the toughest aspects. A quarter find it difficult to manage the levels of stress Christmas can bring, and one in eight thought throwing the perfect Christmas party and keeping guests happy was the tallest order of the season. Solkesz added, “Christmas is a busy time, but it seems millennials have an aptitude for finding order in the chaos.”
TOUGHEST ASPECTS OF CHRISTMAS TO MASTER 1. Buying great presents
2. Having everything organised on time 3. Not stressing when things go wrong 4. Cooking the dinner in general 5. Doing the big food shop
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A Black Comedy Common Ground Theatre Company present A Sidecar Named Despair! by Pat Whymark & Julian Harries. Take a ride up the comedy freeway with a tale of mobsters, missing gems and a mashed-up motorbike. “Lively and most entertaining...The play has a wonderful flow...These talented actor-musicians often chop and change characters with ease. The humour is great and there are plenty of ‘one liners’ to add to the chuckles" (Robert Wright, reviewing our 2017 tour of The Old Curiosity Shop in the Eastern Daily Press) Dick’s quiet suburban life is shattered when his brother Julian returns suddenly from The States, for “health” reasons. But his shady American “associates” have unfinished business with him, putting both their health at risk. Their dad’s old motorbike and sidecar, which Dick has been restoring, might come in handy as their getaway vehicle! Following out acclaimed 2018 touring production, The Mariner, Common Ground Theatre Company present a black comedy with original music by Pat
Whymark and Julian Harries and starring Julian and Dick Mainwaring - reprising the characters they created for Common Ground's 2013 comedy, Stuff In The Attic. Expect "The Odd Couple" versus the Mob! Founded in 2008, Common Ground Theatre Co has been touring music theatre steadily since then, mainly within East Anglia, producing eighteen new plays or adaptations of classic works of literature, which have been received stunning reviews both here and in London. They received funding from Heritage Lottery Fund, The Suffolk Foundation, The Seckford Foundation, Suffolk Youth Ops, The Brook Trust and Suffolk Single Gateway. Common Ground are committed to keeping small-scale theatre alive and well in East Anglia, presenting shows that are, first and foremost, entertaining. Their productions are characterbased and always emotionally engaging.
Touring East Anglia from 13th September to 26th October 2019 07807 341364 / enquiries@commongroundtc.co.uk
The Cut Arts Centre, Halesworth (IP19 8BY) Saturday 21st September, 7.30pm Adults £12. U21s/unwaged £7 0300 3033 211 / newcut.org / boxoffice@newcut.org
Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich (IP1 2LQ) Thursday 26th, Friday 27th & Saturday 28th Sept, 7.30pm 01473 211498 www.easternangles.co.uk Tickets £12/£7 (U21s)
The John Peel Centre, Stowmarket (IP14 1ET) Wednesday 25th Sept, 7.30pm 01449 774678 / www.johnpeelcentre.com £12/£7 (U21s)
Laxfield Village Hall (IP13 8EW) Thursday 3rd October, 7.30pm 07807 341364 www.commongroundtc.co.uk £10/£7 (U21s)
St Mary's Hall, Walton (Felixstowe, IP11 9BH) Saturday 5th October, 7.30pm 07807 341364 www.commongroundtc.co.uk £10/£7 (U21s) Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge (IP12 4JH) Friday 18th October, 7.30pm 07807 341364 www.commongroundtc.co.uk Tickets £12/£8 (U21s)
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Tips for choosing the perfect Wedding Dress When it comes to planning your wedding choosing your wedding dress is probably one of the most important decisions you are likely to make, so it is essential that you get it right. Every bride has an idea of how they want to look on their wedding day but it is best to approach buying your wedding dress with an open mind. After all what looks fabulous on a perfect size eight, six foot tall model is unlikely to look that great on the rest of us. When choosing a dress always ask the assistant for advice, they will have a better idea what styles will suit your shape and colouring. Take someone with you that will give you an honest opinion, it’s no good taking a friend that is going to say you look great in a dress that’s just not your style. Try on as many styles as you can, don’t discard a gown without trying it on first, quite often a dress that doesn’t look good on the hanger will look amazing on. Don’t be afraid to take a camera with you, take pictures of the dresses you like, and go back on another day and try them on again. Once you have chosen your perfect dress make sure you can sit, kneel and breathe whilst wearing it. Ok this may seem a little strange, but you will be wearing your dress all day so you need to make sure you can move in it. Remember it is your wedding day, so don’t let yourself be pressurised into wearing something that you don’t feel comfortable in.
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A wedding venue like no other, the redeveloped Victorian buildings of Snape Maltings, set against a breathtaking landscape of water, reeds and sky, offer the perfect backdrop for your special day.
For more information and to discuss availability, please contact us at events@snapemaltings.co.uk or call 01728 683303
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The perfect place to say I do
Hintlesham Hall is a stunning 16th century grade I country house which is the perfect setting for your wedding day. You will experience the style and comfort of our well-appointed rooms, lounges and peaceful grounds that create the picturesque back drop for your weddings pictures, together with friendly service and delicious food! Getting started is as simple as the click of a button as our wedding guide is available to down load direct from our website www.hintleshamhall.co.uk.
The next step is to make an appointment at a time that suits you to visit either Tracy or Zoe for a viewing of our venue. They will be pleased to meet you to discuss your own ideas for your day and give you a tour of the hotel, showing you where your special day will start and walk you through how the day will flow. They will also show you as many of our beautiful, refurbished bedrooms that are available to give you a taste of their individuality and quality. Then it’s time for a relaxing cup of coffee in our lounge so you can take a look at photo albums of weddings that have taken place here to give you an idea of photograph opportunities and how the rooms will look.
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We are a firm believer that no two weddings are the same and we approach each wedding with this in mind and will listen to your personal ideas. Our Event Manager can then discuss the different options available for you, which includes the possibility of taking over Hintlesham Hall exclusively for you and your wedding party – a great way of celebrating your special day with all 32 bedrooms on hand for your guests to stay the night. No waiting around for taxis! Following your viewing, we will send you an initial estimate to give you a rough idea of your personal wedding costings. Our wedding packages are simply a guideline and we can also tailor a personalised package for you. We know here at
also have a menu tasting to choose the perfect meal for your wedding breakfast. Our Chef will also have a chat with you afterwards to finalise the menu. Hintlesham Hall how important it is to keep to your budget. Something as simple as changing your date by one day can make all the difference! Now for the exciting part! Time to book your day. Tracy or Julie will get your date booked for you and send full confirmation of everything discussed. They are there for you whenever you have a question, either over the phone, email or face to face. They will arrange a planning meeting with you about three months before your wedding date to run through all the finer details of your wedding, where you can
We also have a fantastic network of suppliers at our fingertips who have all had many years’ experience in the wedding industry and all know Hintlesham Hall well. When your big day finally arrives, our friendly, experienced staff are on hand all day to ensure that your wedding day goes exactly as you planned. Your individual event manager will also be here to welcome you and ensure that all of your personalised wedding plans are put into place. Fabulous photos and memories will then remain!
Wedding Open Day
Sunday 20th October from 12-3.30pm
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Picking a venue Picking the perfect wedding venue is an important part of planning your wedding and one that should not be taken lightly. The venue of the wedding will be a large factor in determining your theme and decorations and it should therefore be done carefully. It pays to take time and visit as many different venues as possible. Check in your local phone book or look on the internet to create a list of potential candidates. Then make arrangements to visit the sites with your fiancĂŠe ahead of time. It may help to keep a list of the venues that you visit and jot down a few notes about each one. This will help jog your memory, after you have visited several sites it can become difficult to remember each one. While you are visiting the wedding venue make sure to just spend some time looking around. Don't be rushed by someone who is trying to show off the site. Rather take your time and absorb the surroundings. Imagine your wedding in your mind and see if it fits with the place. Most of all trust your instincts. You will know when you have found a good potential venue it will just feel right. If it is possible a second visit to a select group of venues might be best made at the same time of day that your wedding will take place. This way you can get a better feel for the sights, sound and feel of the venue
enough to hold your entire wedding party? Or, if you’re planning to have a smaller intimate wedding you do not want a site that is too large either. So planning ahead based on the size of your wedding you can make sure the size and space at the venue will enhance the wedding and not detract from it. Check with the person giving you a tour of the venue if there are any restrictions. Often there can be restrictions about the amount and type of wedding decorations that can be used and you will want to know this beforehand. Sometimes there can also be restrictions on noise and this is something you will want to know when you are making your plans. If you know what the restrictions are but really love the wedding venue it can be fairly easy to adapt the decorations and wedding plan to fit the venue and its restrictions. However you want to know this before hand and not last minute so it can be very helpful to ask early. By visiting potential wedding venue sites before hand you can really learn a lot and then make an informed decision based on your findings. The most important thing to consider is how you feel about the site. Again trust your instinct in this arena and make sure the venue is something that speaks to you, it should be a place that you can easily imagine yourself getting married at.
You want to carefully consider the amount of space available at the wedding venue. Is it large
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Woodbridge hotel named greenest in county A hotel in Woodbridge has been named the greenest in Suffolk. Ufford Park Hotel, Golf and Spa has been awarded Greenest Business at the Creating the Greenest County Awards 2019. Sponsored by the University of Suffolk, these awards celebrate the environmental excellence of businesses in our county.
“As a hotel there are a variety of ways we can help the environment, from reducing energy consumption by installing energy efficient products, to
minimising our carbon footprint by using local produce in our restaurant. “We are continuously looking at ways to protect wildlife, engage with the local community, boost recycling and reduce waste.”
Ufford Park has recently undergone and extensive refurbishment programme Managing director Tarnia which has included ecological Robertson was presented with renovations to make the hotel the award during a ceremony sustainable and maintainable. It at the Concert Hall in Snape has also installed solar panels Maltings. She said, “I have to help achieve the goal of always done my best to make reducing energy consumption by sure that, as a business, we are 5% per year. 2019 08as Ipspossible Select so Coast & Central HP Wedding Show.qxp_91mm h x 128mm w 07/08/2019 17:04 Page 1 as green it’s great to receive this award.
Wedding Show
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Sunday 29th September 11:00am - 3:00pm
A selection of our favourite suppliers will be exhibiting at the show. t 01394 383555 ext. 302 w www.uffordpark.co.uk Yarmouth Road | Woodbridge | Suffolk | IP12 1QW
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Colour Block your Home
Colour blocking with fresh pastels like lilac, mint and blush is shaping up to be a favourite. A chic way to get this look is by mixing cool neutrals with mixed pastel walls for a bold statement at home. It’s also a great opportunity to play with 2019’s It-shades; sage is still popular as a versatile neutral and lilac - a gentler answer to Ultraviolet offers a calmer look that’s still very on-trend. It’s all about determining the right colour mixes and where to show them off, whether it’s on a large scale or in small, arty doses. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture shares three stylish approaches toward colour blocking at home. 1. Make a statement with colour blocked walls For maximum impact and style, take it to the walls. “Unexpected colour combinations offer a fresh, contemporary feel, while a unique play on patterns amplifies the effect,” says Rebecca. “If you’re going with a mix of cool and warm tones, introducing a third neutral shade will balance both sides out. For instance,
matching grey with fresh pastels like lilac and mint creates an interesting and energetic appeal that would look great as a feature wall. “It’s a great way to dress up your wall and also put the focus on a special piece of furniture. You can either go with eye-catching shapes and lines, or paint out a section of the wall for a clever framing effect.” 2. Create a striking contrast with light furniture Your walls are the star here, but that doesn’t mean they can’t share the limelight. Choosing furniture in light tones will immediately create a contrast, without adding more colour to a space. “Colours like beige, white and even blush stand out well against bright and dark colour combinations, putting a spotlight on your favourite furniture and decor,” advises Rebecca. “It offers a different perspective on pieces that you already own, giving it an instant summer-ready update that can work in harmony with the new colour palette.” 3. Jazz it up with colour blocked accessories
If you’re looking for a quick and versatile way to embrace this trend, styling with colour blocked accessories is the way to go. “This is a great approach if you’re not ready to delve deep into colour blocked walls and furniture,” Rebecca says. “It allows for more freedom when it comes to combining colours and patterns, and you can rearrange and switch them out with the seasons.” “The dining table is a perfect centrepiece to highlight this vibrant. Sage is still a trendy shade to experiment with, and if Ultraviolet isn’t your cup of tea, consider its lighter cousin lilac for a gentler pop of purple. “Coasters are an easy way to jazz up your table setting, colour block-style. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing and functional, they also make for a simple and fun DIY project where you can customise the colours and patterns to your liking. “Plates, mugs and other tableware offer a playful burst of colour that’s ideal for sunnier weather, and are incredibly Instagram-ready too.” FurnitureChoice.co.uk
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Berry, Berry Nice Berry-bearing trees and shrubs come into their own in autumn, creating colourful displays that can last well into winter. From elder berries to rose hips, crab apples to firethorns, the addition of berrying plants adds to a new dimension to any garden, with plants carry fruits and berries through autumn and into winter. Berrying plants also provide home grown food for hungry birds and wildlife too, enhancing their appeal and value to any garden. Evergreen shrubs provide structure and form to the garden throughout the year, but many produce early displays of flowers followed by autumn berries. Once of the best compact shrubs for borders or patio pots is a Skimmia with a mouthful of a name, Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana. Don't let this put you off as its displays of bright red berries are second to none! Also check out the compact and spreading Viburnum davidii, a hardy shrub with distinctly veined evergreen foliage that produces the most unusual metallic-looking blue-black berries. It really is quite a talking point.
To create seasonal pots for autumn colour include a small Gaultheria mucronata carrying brilliant berries in pink, red or pure white. Combined with pansies and violas, trailing ivy, heather, carex or skimmia your pots will put on a display that lasts for months. Trained against walls and fences, firethorn is a valuable evergreen shrub. Its thorny stems make it a great choice for producing secure garden boundaries, but don't let the spines put you off buying Pyracantha. They provide valuable nesting sites for birds, flowers that attract bees, and red, orange or yellow berries to feed birds into winter. Explore the cotoneaster family too, attractive ornamental shrubs with year-round appeal. The arching stems with herringbonepatterned stalks of Cotoneaster horizontalis
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make it an excellent choice to carpet banks and low borders or train up to cover bare fences. Birds love these berries, quickly stripping stems bare as they stock-up for winter. If space allows, many ornamental trees produce bright berries and fruits as well as good displays of autumn foliage colour. Two of the best families are Rowan (Sorbus) and Crab Apple (Malus), and both make ideal trees for small gardens. With such a rich and diverse range of plants to choose from it really is possible to fill your borders with berried treasure this autumn! www.hta.org.uk
Top tips for planning and planting
drainage holes getting blocked and pots filling-up with water, literally drowning their roots!
1. Many shrubs can be given a permanent home in large patio pots. Plant pots using a freedraining loam-based compost.
3. Small berry-bearing shrubs included in seasonal patio pot arrangements can be removed and planted out in the garden next spring.
2. Always stand pots on feet during winter to prevent
4. Some plants have both male and female varieties, so it might just be the female one you buy that's carrying berries. Ask for advice, as in future years you may need to grow male forms alongside the females to ensure their flowers get pollinated and develop future crops of berries.
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Essential guide & listings Marvellous Machines n Until 7th October Unleash your inner inventor in this hands-on and entertaining exhibition of quirky automated contraptions from Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. From Baba Yaga's house to The Spaghetti Eater, this family-friendly interactive display aims to surprise and delight, blending art and engineering into marvellous storytelling machines. Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm, Ipswich Art Gallery, 1 Upper High Street Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3NE RSPCA Open Day & Fun Dog Show n 1st September Traditional stalls, including raffle, tombola, RSPCA branded goods and bric-a-brac, will be there, along with a tasty BBQ and the ever-popular tea tent, with delicious cakes and savouries. Stalls already booked include animal themed cards, jewellery and novelties, gourmet dog treats, carved wooden decorations, children’s pocket money toys and glitter tattoos. Dog Show registration is from 12 noon with judging from 1pm. Classes are: Crossbreed with Character, Happiest Hound, Young at Heart (dogs 8 years +), Second Chance (any rescue dog), Fabulous Female, Marvellous Male, Kids & K9s (young handlers up to 14 years old) The event opens at 11:30am and closes at 3:30pm. Entry is £1 for adults and 50p for children under 12. RSPCA Animal Centre, Mill Lane, Martlesham, Suffolk IP12 4PD Ormiston Families Walk With a Fork Suffolk n 1st September Ormiston Families is proud to bring you an eight-mile walk around the splendid location of Helmingham Hall - with a twist. Lady Tollemache has chosen a new favourite walk across the beautiful estate exclusively for you so that you too can explore some of the most picturesque countryside Suffolk has to offer. Experience views, architecture and hidden valleys not usually seen by members of the public.
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Key to listings n Theatre n Cinema n Arts n Music & Dance
n Outdoor n Markets n Other
Waiting for you as you take on the eight-mile course, 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 food-stops - feasts for the eyes as well as the stomach - for you to enjoy, as we celebrate Suffolk at its finest. A perfect day out for countryside and food lovers alike. 10.30am – 4pm, Price: £25 (£15 early bird price) Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, Suffolk IP14 6EF, www.ormiston.org/events/suffolk-walk-with-a-fork/ Giant Table Top Sale n 7th September Preloved and Nearly New Table Tops Sale, Free Entry, Free Parking, refreshments available. 10.30am – 12.30pm.Sellers: Book your table in advance (£5) by contacting Maggie on 01473 259899, in aid of The Lions Club of Ipswich, Sellers £5 per table (must be pre-booked), Buyers entrance is Free Ropes Hall, Kesgrave Conference Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Suffolk IP5 1JF Suffolk Family History Society Annual Fair n 14th September Your Family History - From Starting to Finishing. Starts at 10.15am with a talk for absolute beginners (and those who want a refresher). Then a Talk on how to record, and preserve your researches for the future - with loads of tips and hints. Final talk about getting more out of the underused 1939 Register. (These talks are free to Society members, £2 each for non-members. - Purchase on the day. In the Reception Hall there will be stalls, stands and displays, offering free specialist advice and selling useful materials. Genealogical and other Family History Societies and suppliers will be present. Public Car parks nearby. For more information go to www.suffolkfhs.org.uk FREE ENTRY to the Event, The University of Suffolk. Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1QL
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Autumn Plant Fair with Artisan Market n 15th September An exciting day out for experienced and novice gardeners alike. The 2019 Plant Heritage Plant Fair & Artisan Market will be renewed and expanded to be bigger and better than ever before! With specialist nurseries, artisan products, conservation zone, entertainment and children’s activities, we’ll have something for every taste and age. Plant Heritage is a charity dedicated to the conservation of rare garden plants.10am - 4pm, Adults: £7.00, Children: FREE, Helmingham Hall Gardens Helmingham Suffolk IP14 6EF All About Dogs Show Suffolk n 28th & 29th September The All About Dogs Show is the UK's favourite dog event for dogs of all shapes and sizes - and it's back in Suffolk in September 2019! Bring your dog for two days full of exciting arena displays, expert advice, shopping and lots of fun have-a-go activities
including the popular Fun Dog Shows and more... Don't forget to invite your friends too! Tickets are available online at www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk Online: Adults £12, Concessions £11.50, Children £6.50 On the Gate: Adults £14, Concessions £13.50, Children £8, Under 5s FREE Gates open 9.30am to 5pm each day, Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 8UH The Autumn Country Show Festival of Dogs n 19th & 20th October Festivals of Dogs is the Dog Show with something for every four legged friend with Charity Fun Dog Shows with over 22 classes daily to Dogs Have Got Talent, Agility both Have a Go and Demonstrations from Britain's Got Talent Dima and his dogs, Sniff and Smell, Scurry, Chase the Bunny, Doggie Bingo, Breeds, K9 Security Display, the Honniahaka Inuits and Wolfdogs and so much more for all those doggie families out there. 10am – 5pm, Trinity Park, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 8UH
Farmers Markets Aldeburgh Farmers Market
Jimmy’s Farm Farmers Market
Aldeburgh Church Hall, 3rd Saturday of the month. From 9.00-12.30pm.
Pannington Hall, Wherstead, 9am-1pm (1st Saturday of every month).
Felixstowe Market
Assington Farmers Market
Every Sunday, adjacent to Arwela Road, off Sea Road, 8am to 4pm. Clothes, household items, plants, books.
Halesworth Produce Market 2nd Saturday monthly. Contact: 01223 457524.
Held on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 10-2pm at The Barn, Assington, CO10 5LW.
Southwold Farmers Market Adnams Cellar and Kitchen Store. Every Friday 9am-12.30pm.
Framlingham Market Every Saturday in The Square.
Snape Maltings Farmers Market 1st Saturday of each month from 9.30am to 1pm, with free car parking, shops, galleries and river walks.
Woodbridge Farmers Market Woodbridge Community Hall, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
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The Suffolk Wedding Show n 6th October Over 65 exhibitors, FREE entry & parking, FREE wedding magazine and FREE glass of bubbly on arrival. One of the largest wedding shows in the Ipswich area at the stunning Wherstead Park, brought to you by Suffolk Events. The show houses over 65 local wedding suppliers including wedding dresses, menswear, caterers, florists, stationery, entertainment, photography, jewellery, makeup, hair, cars and so much more. Suffolk Marquees will feature one of their luxurious full size, fully lined marquees, experience first-hand the quality and attention to detail these temporary structures offer for a truly unique wedding venue. They will also showcase their new tipi for those looking for a more rustic venue. Disabled access is available, Free Entry. Doors open from 10.30am - 3pm, Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead, Suffolk IP9 2BJ RSPCA Quiz Night n 26th October Fun Quiz Night to help animals in need East Suffolk. Tickets are ÂŁ8 pp which includes a Jacket Potato Supper (choice of fillings). Pre bookings only please, so we can bake enough spuds! Teams of up to 6 people. A small selection of soft and hot drinks will be available to buy but please feel free to bring your own drinks, nibbles and snacks. There will be a raffle and prizes for the winning and losing teams. All raffle prize donations very welcome! Doors open at 7 pm for a 7.30pm start - ends around 10.15pm, St. Michaels Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk IP5 3PL, For further info and to book contact Kate on 01449 614057 or kate.grimwood@rspcaipswich.org.uk
Giant Early Christmas Craft & Gift Fayre n 27th October Take the stress out of Christmas and start your shopping early at the annual Christmas fayre at the Ipswich Hotel (formally Cameo Hotel), now in its 10th year. Over 65 stalls selling handmade crafts and quality gifts. Massive free car park. Refreshments available all day, or why not book a table in the restaurant for Sunday lunch? ÂŁ1 entry to be donated to the Royal British Legion, 10am - 4pm, Best Western Ipswich Hotel Copdock Ipswich (formally The Cameo Hotel) Suffolk IP8 3JD
Suffolk Christmas Fair n 26th & 27th October A wide range of Christmas and seasonal goodies including art, craft, design, food and drink. Plus the chance to meet a pair of Reindeer, All taking place undercover in the Cattle Barns, No dogs in the barns at this event please, 10am - 4pm, Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich IP3 8UH, Free Parking
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On the Big Screen New and Forthcoming Movie Releases
Downton Abbey Starring Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery and Maggie Smith the tv favourite Downton Abbey moves to the big screen. The story is being kept very much underwraps, but teasers have let us know that the story will revolve around a royal visit from King George V and Queen Mary. Set in 1927 (a year on from the TV series’ finale) with the Great Depression looming and the Crawleys tightening their belts with their once large bevy of servants now diminished. One thing can be guaranteed, this is going to be one of the British cinema highlights of the year.
Ad Astra In the year when the media has been dominated by space travel and the Apollo moon-landings, comes this timely space-based drama. Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of humans on Earth. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos.
Coming Soon… Charlie's Angels — November Last Christmas — November
The Goldfinch American drama directed by John Crowley and based on Donna Tartt's novel. Theodore "Theo" Decker (Ansel Elgort) was 13 years old when his mother was killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The tragedy changes the course of his life, sending him on a stirring odyssey of grief and guilt, reinvention and redemption, and even love. Through it all, he holds on to one tangible piece of hope from that terrible day... a painting of a tiny bird chained to its perch. The Goldfinch.
Judy Bridget Jones star Renee Zellweger joins Victoria's Rufus Sewell to tell the Over the Rainbow singer's story Judy is a biographical drama film about the life of American singer and actress Judy Garland. Set in 1969, as she arrives in London for a run of sell-out concerts at the Talk of the Town. It is an adaptation of the Olivier and Tonynominated West End and Broadway play End of the Rainbow by Peter Quilter. The film stars Renée Zellweger as Garland.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood — December
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What we are reading…
Veg: Easy & Delicious Meals for Everyone Jamie Oliver From simple suppers and family favourites, to weekend dishes for sharing with friends, this book is packed full of phenomenal food pure and simple. Whether it's embracing a meat-free day or two each week, living a vegetarian lifestyle, or just wanting to try some brilliant new flavour combinations, this book ticks all the boxes. Sharing simple tips and tricks that will excite the taste buds, this book will give you the confidence to up your veg intake and widen your recipe repertoire, safe in the knowledge that it'll taste utterly delicious. It will also leave you feeling full, satisfied and happy and not missing meat from your plate.
The Fear Bubble: Harness Fear and Live Without Limits Ant Middleton Ant Middleton is the front man for Channel 4’s hit show, SAS: Who Dares Wins. Born in Portsmouth and raised in rural France, Ant set his sights on a career in the armed forces and didn’t stop striving until he achieved his goal. Over the course of his career he has served in the Special Boat Service, the Royal Marines and 9 Parachute Squadron Royal, achieving what is known as the ‘Holy Trinity’ of the UK’s Elite Forces.yed his former master.
The Testaments Margaret Attwood Undoubtedly the most highly-anticipated book of 2019, The Testaments is the landmark sequel to Margaret Atwood’s seminal masterpiece, The Handmaid’s Tale. Picking up fifteen years after its predecessor’s tantalisingly openended conclusion, The Testaments promises a new window into Atwood’s dystopian world, as seen through the eyes of three women of Gilead. In this electrifying sequel, author Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred?
In Praise of Walking Shane O'Mara Walking upright on two feet is a uniquely human skill. It defines us as a species. It enabled us to walk out of Africa and to spread as far as Alaska and Australia. It freed our hands and freed our minds. We put one foot in front of the other without thinking – yet how many of us know how we do that, or appreciate the advantages it gives us? In this hymn to walking, neuroscientist Shane O’Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits it confers on our bodies and minds. Walking is good for our muscles and posture; it helps to protect and repair organs, and can slow or turn back the ageing of our brains.
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Eating Out…
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Woodbridge Eateries (01394)
The Anchor Quay Street 382649 The Angel Theatre Street 383808 Crown Hotel Thoroughfare 384242 East Coast Diner 2 Church Street 389076 The Galley Market Hill 380055 Grove House Hotel Grove Road 382202 Golden Panda Cumberland Street 384493 The King’s Head Market Hill 387750 Notcutts Gdn C’tre Ipswich Rd 445400 Olde Bell & St’yard 103 New Street 382933 Riverside Quayside 382587 Savola at The Bull Hotel Market Hill 382089 Seckford Hall Hotel Woodbridge 385678 Wild St’berry Café 19a Market Hill 388881 Ufford Park Hotel Melton 383555 The Plough Sutton 411785 The Duke of York Woodbridge 386347 The Old Mariner New St 382679 The Royal Bengal 4-6 Quay St 387983 The Table Quay St 382428 The Castle Bredfield 385927
The Parade 452071 Friston 688039 Campsea Ashe 746211 Thropeness 454994 High Street 452250 77 High Street 453377 171 High Street 452011 Wentworth Rd 452312 Market Cross Place 452720
Bromeswell (01394) The Unruly Pig
Orford Road
460310
Dunwich (01728) The Ship Inn
Dunwich 648219
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
The Lemon Tree The Crown
3 Church Street Market Hill
621232 723521
Orford (01394)
Eateries Further Afield! Aldeburgh area (01728) The Brudenell Hotel The Chequers Dog & Duck The Dolphin Fish & Chip Shop The Lighthouse Regatta Restaurant The Wentworth The White Lion
Framlingham (01728)
282958 276745 285511
Backshore 722381 East Street 722079 East Green 723736
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
High Street
602331
Stour Valley Area (01206)
The Boathouse milsoms Le Talbooth Bildeston Crown The Sun Inn
Snape (01728) Plough & Sail The Crown
Mill Lane, Dedham 323153 Stratford Rd, Dedham 322795 Gun Hill 323150 High Street 01449 740510 High Street, Dedham 323531
Snape Maltings 688413 Snape 688324
Thorpeness (01728) Hotel & Golf Club
Lakeside Ave
Walberswick (01502) The Bell Inn
Ferry Road
452176
723109
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