The Felixstowe Magazine - December 2015

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Contents

Page 3 Tribute to Phil Hadwen Page 4 Local Law Page 5 Mystery Shopper Page 6 Local Lad: Dean Wales Page 7 Level Two Page 8 Recipe Page 9 Be a Santa to a Senior Page 10-11 Doreen Savage and Town Crier Updates Page 13 BASIC Life Charity Page 14 CME Property Page 15 Local Theatre Page 16 The Salon Page 17 Skating Club & Ice Rink Page 18 Orwell Road Shops Page 19 Smart4Art Workshops Page 20/21 What’s On Listing Page 22 Index of Advertisers

Welcome to December’s edition of The Felixstowe Magazine

It is so close I can practically smell it! Christmas... and snow.

Well, maybe that’s a bit of wishful thinking on my part, the snow that is, but I’d love for it to come soon.

The Town Crier have their updates on pages 10 - 11, along with the Mayor’s Christmas message and as always I feel we have some great stories to share with you throughout the mag. There are many brilliant people that come from all walks of life in Felixstowe and it’s always an honour to be able to shout about them. One of these people was Phil Hadwen. He was a great man and absolutely The Mr Felixstowe. We gave Phil a special mention because he gave a lot to Felixstowe and I hope we can all learn a little something from his dedicated nature (see page 3).

This is the second Christmas we’ve had the pleasure of celebrating with you and I hope you find the read for your December issue as entertaining, interesting and inspiring as ever. I wish you everything you want for Christmas and mostly, I wish you success in all your endeavours and happiness in everything you do.

A very merry Christmas to you all!

Mandeep Birdy Editor

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In commemoration of one of Felixstowe’s finest gems, the lovely Phil Hadwen...

In Memory of Phil

One of our Most Treasured and Loved

We were incredibly sad to have heard of the devastating news that Felixstowe’s much loved, respected and ever-popular Phil Hadwen passed away on the morning of Thursday 12th November 2015.

Having only been introduced to Phil last year, we were lucky enough to have met him a good few times since, and had the pleasure of working with him at our hustings in April this year. He was an absolute joy to work with. It seemed that whenever Phil took on a role - be it professional, as a friend or as a much loved husband and father - he imbued it with everything he had - with devotion, great care, patience, responsibility and effortless grace.

Always generous with how he could help others, Phil was a kind-hearted, true gentleman and always keen to entertain us in his various talks about the history of Felixstowe and when he hosted many quiz nights in Felixstowe.

We were honoured to have met such a person and so close to home. With all the worry and woes going on in the world, you tend to think that such people are too rare to meet, but they’re never too far away and we’re certain there are many, many more unique gems who set the bar for what it means to be a true Felixstownian, just as Phil did.

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Though there are many things we can learn from Phil, one would be the example he set and the reminder that any one of us can be a creative and inspiring force in Felixstowe.

Let’s allow the likes of Phil spearhead a way for us all to be more involved, more responsible for our community, more motivated to support the best of this town and to generate a passion for great things to come!

On behalf of all of us at The Felixstowe Magazine and our wonderful readers, we’d like to extend our deepest sympathy to Phil's family, friends and colleagues. We wish you all our best in this time of loss, and hope you find comfort in the knowledge of how special Phil was, how positively he influenced so many, and the legecy he leaves behind in his wonderful books.

All the best to you, Phil. You’ll be sorely missed and we thank you for everything you’ve done for our town!

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Local Law More news from Jackamans’ budding Solicitor...

A Day in the Life of a Trainee Solicitor

Now that I’m settled in the commercial department I thought I would use this month’s update to report on some of the matters that I get the opportunity to deal with here at Jackamans.

I certainly wasn’t aware of the full ins-and-outs of many of the commercial transactions that I am now involved in before joining the department, and I imagine some readers may wonder what I get up to on a daily basis.

Take commercial leases for example, which are often very different from those more user-friendly residential ones that many of you will have had dealings with. In a commercial context there is often a lot more to negotiate, and it all depends on the bargaining positions of the parties involved. Then there is the question of whether the lease is to be “fully repairing” – this means that the tenant will have to not only maintain the area, but potentially pay to fix an existing problem which was no fault of his own. Is the lease to be dependent on planning permission, or an associated business sale, or other conditions which may or may not happen? What happens if all doesn’t go to plan? I remember being horrified at the length of the

first commercial lease I saw, but now I can completely understand why it needed to cover all the aspects that it did. If the relationship between the parties were ever to break down, we could at least be certain that each would know where they stood.

Other matters I have dealt with involved option agreements (giving the option to buy at a later date), pre-emption agreements (giving the right of first refusal if the property is ever sold) and overage agreements (where additional amounts are payable if certain conditions are met). These are just a few examples on the commercial property side of things, not to mention more corporate matters! There’s never a dull moment, that’s for sure!

Fiona Mann

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Reviewing the latest and greatest of Felixstowe, here’s our Mystery Shopper to bring you her take on the best of our town...

The Triangle

I wish I could convince you that I had a full life that didn’t just relate to eating! My husband and I took a detour into town for lunch on our day off. This was my husband’s immediate and wise response to my threat of coming close to being ‘hangry’. You know that horrible feeling when you’ve waited too long to eat and any little thing makes you feel scratchy and irritated.

We decided to go to The Triangle, which was one of our old haunts when we lived closer to town. If you recall, my husband is a carnivore with a particular fondness for bacon!

He can fit in a breakfast at any time of the day and ordered a brunch – result! The sausages at The Triangle are really nice and meaty. I am particularly fascinated by their fried eggs. No matter how I try, I cannot reproduce the glossy, perfect white and yellow loveliness with runny yolks. And I have tried! I really like the bubble and squeak at The Triangle, which has the buttery mashed potatoes with green vegetables that are still green and tender.

I continue to follow a healthy eating plan and although I could have made a breakfast work for me, I would have found it hard to resist the fried eggs. I opted for a jacket potato with chilli con carne. It was a really good choice, the chilli was obviously fresh and homemade. It has just the right amount of spice without having to arm yourself with a beer, and the salad was really fresh as well.

Remember, the visitors may have gone home after the summer sun, but Felixstowe’s shops and eateries are still there to be enjoyed!

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Local Lad Random ramblings by the lovely Dean Wales...

Don’t get your Tinsel in a Twist!

I love Christmas. No, I do. I know some of my chums would probably tell you otherwise, but it’s the lead-up to the festive season, which drives me completely loopy. It’s just so drawn out.

Don’t get me wrong, when I finally get going, hunting down an Ant and Dec novelty cruet set for instance, or that Simon Cowell pin-cushion I spotted in the dentist’s copy of Country Living for that special someone in my life, I really lapse into the festive spirit. It’s just I don’t want to do that before December kicks in.

I suppose it’s the fact I can buy a Jocelyn Wildenstein mask for Halloween, a ‘Morning after Madras’ firework for bonfire night and a tea cosy in the shape of Nigel Farage as a tasteful Christmas gift all on the same shopping trip.

Can we do one at a time please?

And then there are the edgy challenges of Christmas gift buying, requiring precise forethought and honed instinct.

Come on, I’m sure you’ve been there.

You dismissively purchase a reed diffuser which faithfully recreates the ambience of the All Black’s changing room for Hilda round the corner, only to receive an impressively sized and elegantly wrapped parcel from her before you

have time to stride round to her semi-detached bungalow with your gift.

This is when panic sets in.

Should you open her present to you early? What if you don’t and it’s something exceedingly stylish? What will she think of you then? You can’t bear it! Without delay you dart into town (still in your trackies, Crocs and ‘Pull My Finger’ tee-shirt), pick up a sophisticated cafetiere with an insulating sleeve that resembles a Harris Tweed duffle coat and have it gift wrapped. Phew! You smugly hand it to her and wish her a very merry Christmas.

Come the big day, palms sweaty with anticipation, you open Hilda’s present to find…..a three-dimensional William and Kate toilet brush holder in resin complete with dishwasher-proof drip-tray! How very thoughtful.

Have a very peaceful, healthy and loving Christmas everyone. @deanwales

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Level Two Youth Project Most of you will be familiar with the work of Level Two Youth Project. This is a local charity who offer services and facilities for young people aged 10 - 25. Our youth hub is based above Tesco in the town centre.

We had a successful programme of half-term activities which included a trip to Strikes at Sudbury for bowling and Laser Quest and also a trip to the Hippodrome Circus for Halloween Spectacular.

We have made strong links with Felixstowe International College. Their students enjoyed a social evening at our youth hub, and they also participated in our October halfterm activities.

Our young people are actively encouraged to take on local fundraising initiatives, and they will go bag-packing in Morrisons supermarket on Saturday 28th November from 10am-3pm. We have also organised a fundraising event at the Trimley Memorial Hall on Saturday 19th December – see poster for details.

So far this year we have had a total 570 individual young people access our services, with a total number of contacts of 4200, this is a great achievement.

Level Two Youth Project welcomes visits by members of the local community, who would like to find out more about the

services we provide. Further information can be found on our website www.leveltwo.org or phone 01394-272521 to arrange a visit. Anybody interested in joining our team of volunteers, please make contact with Shez Southernwood, Project Manager or Wendy O’Connor, Project Administrator.

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Felixstowe’s Cultural Food Corner Cut-Outs Celebrating Felixstowe’s many cultural delights with what we love best...food!

Rocky Road Fudge

This rocky road fudge is really quick and easy to make. It can be made in the microwave or on the hob and is great fun for children to have a go in the kitchen.

Everyone will think you have worked hours in the kitchen with a sugar thermometer.

Ingredients;

350g chocolate (milk or white, expensive or budget version all work).

1 tin condensed milk.

30g tablespoons butter.

150g mixed nuts or biscuits or pecans.

100g mini marshmallows – or large ones chopped up.

Bar of Turkish Delight, Mars bar or Snickers.

50g glace cherries or a handful of mixed sweets.

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In a saucepan on low heat, melt your 350g of chocolate, condensed milk and butter together, stir to combine. You can also do this in the microwave: In a large microwave jug or bowl melt the ingredients together in 30 second bursts, stirring after each 30

second interval until the mixture is combined and there are no lumps of chocolate.

Add nuts or biscuits or pecans and mini marshmallows.

Chop up your chocolate bar or Turkish Delight (whichever you chose) into small pieces, add this to the mixture.

Take your glace cherries or sweets and stir into mixture. Be careful not to over stir. As a note, at Christmas you could use crushed candy canes and at Easter you could use mini eggs or even dolly mixtures.

Line a large tin or three loaf tins with baking parchment and spread fudge out. Add red and green Christmas Tree sprinkles and spray the fudge with an edible gold spray to get that extra Christmas bling. (You can find these in the baking aisle.) Leave to set, then cut into squares and enjoy!

If you’re feeling generous enough to share, pack into Christmas bags or boxes to make a lovely gift.

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Doing something great for Christmas...

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Ever since I spotted a warning on a box of fireworks which cautioned “Do not put in mouth” – phew, I’m so glad I spied that before I began chomping on that Catherine Wheel – I’ve always considered our behaviour on bonfire night to be giggle fuel.

A couple of months ago, we featured this fantastic scheme set by the folks from local at-home care company, Home Instead Senior Care.

The purpose of the scheme is to reach out to elderly people in our community who, perhaps, don’t receive many visitors and who would really appreciate knowing that local people are thinking about them this Christmas.

The team began this brilliant gift-giving where they joined forces with many organisations in Felixstowe including Queen’s Road Day Centre, The Salvation Army, HOPE Trust, The Hand in Hand Club and Parkinson’s Society and Age UK Suffolk, in order to find local older people who otherwise might not receive a gift at Christmas.

Last year, the ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ scheme received 280 presents to give to local elderly people!

Similar to last year, there will be a Christmas tree in the Marks & Spencer shop on Hamilton Road, decorated with gift tags each representing an elderly person living in the local community, who may not receive a gift this Christmas.

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THE FELIXSTOWE TOWN CRIER UPDATES Felixstowe Town and Around News It’s a very dark, wet Wednesday in November as I start to write this article.

Really miserable! Hope the following words might be cheering if the weather is still the same when you read these words!

As you will all probably know, the Felixstowe Area Action plan is now out for public consultation and everyone is invited to comment on the proposals within the plan. Felixstowe Town Council’s planning committee have spent hours perusing this document and making changes that it considers necessary for the future of the town. I think the document is a good one as it covers many aspects – not just housing and suggested housing sites. Tourism, employment, the environment and coastal change management and flooding are included.

Housing will, of course, be the subject upon which the public will comment the most – and I have read on social media some of the comments being made already. There is a housing need in Felixstowe but of the right type. We need smaller units for young people and families as well as bungalows and smaller units for older residents. So many of the young people who work in the town live in other areas and commute into work here. How much better to provide housing here for them that is affordable and apposite, giving the town the opportunity to flourish further and maintain a good economy.

A party of seven representatives (of which I was one) enjoyed a fabulous weekend in Wesel at the end of October.

As always, we were warmly welcomed by our German hosts and took part in the Hansafest celebrations and parade.

At a civic reception which celebrated 25 years of twinning between Wesel and Salzwedel (our other partner Town) I presented a photograph showing the newly refurbished Spa Gardens which was warmly received. A sobering part of the visit was to a refugee centre where 250 families and 650 young men were being accommodated. We were shown a reception centre where 130 new arrivals were expected for registration and health checks before onward movement to other parts of Germany. All local authorities have to accept 850 immigrants and at the moment are picking up 70% of the cost. This is under review by the German Central Government. As I said, a sobering experience.

Christmas is hurtling towards us all and there are some fabulous things coming up to help the town celebrate in style. The Christmas lights (thanks to the Lions) an Ice Rink (funded by District Councillors, The Town Council and the Co-op), a new event at Landguard Fort which will include a Carol Service and much more. VisitFelixstowe website has all the details.

Space precludes me from writing more but suffice it to say, it has been a very busy month with an even busier one to come. My sincere wishes for the happiness and enjoyment of you and your families at Christmas and into the New Year.

Doreen Savage

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If you wish to start or further your family history research now that the colder weather is here, why not come and use our research room ‘The Tree House’, Maidstone Road, Felixstowe IP11 9ED (Felixstowe Academy, old entrance).

We have a large collection of books and microfiche and the Society now has a subscription to ‘The Genealogist’ so if you haven’t used this website before, you can use it at ‘The Tree House’ for free.

Opening times are Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-12 noon, Wednesdays 2pm-4pm and the 3rd Wednesday of every month 7.30pm-9.30pm.

If you would like to join the Society, single membership is £12 or joint membership is £16 (if you live at the same address). You can join at The Tree House or at our speaker meetings which are held at Broadway House, Orwell Road IP11 7DD on the 2nd Wednesday of most months which are open to all.

Admission is free to members and £1 for non-members.

For details of the next talk see this magazine’s What’s On page. The year’s full programme is available on our website www.itgen.co.uk/ffhs.

Colneis Flower Club

We were very lucky to have Adele Kent as a last minute replacement for our advertised demonstrator. Adele’s theme was ‘I’ve got a little list’ and as she created her arrangements she described how she made lists for everything from shopping to ‘places to visit’. Her first arrangement used a posy pad, covered in moss, set in a beautiful bowl.

Using unusual grasses, ferns and ivy from her garden and pale pink gerbera (conditioned in water containing a little bleach) she created her version of a meadow which reminded her of the East Ruston Gardens. Adele continued with a modern arrangement which included a ‘trellis’, lovely foliage from her garden, complimented with green chrysanthemums and red roses. This was followed by memories of the Bishop’s garden in Norwich, her interpretation of a classical garden and a stunning Hogarth Curve. The finale was a tropical garden. Throughout, Adele gave us tips, interesting ideas for mechanics and funny stories which caused lots of laughter.

We don’t have a meeting in December so on behalf of Colneis Flower Club Committee I would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and hope you will join us in 2016 for some happy, interesting and colourful demonstrations.

We have some excellent demonstrators who will be able to give you lots of ideas for your own flower arranging and I look forward to welcoming you. For more information about our club, please call 01394 282 468.

Felixstowe Recorded Music Society With Christmas rapidly approaching, our final meeting of 2015 will take the form of a selection of music on the theme of the festive season chosen by our committee members.

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11 In the past their choice has ranged from Enya and Pink Martini to Tchaikovsky and Bach – something for every mood and taste. If you would like to make an early start at getting into the Christmas spirit, do come along and join us on Wednesday December 2nd at 7.30pm in the United Reformed Church Hall, Tomline Road, Felixstowe. Our first meeting in the New Year will be on the 20th January when Rosalie Thomas will present “Musical Beginnings” and we look forward to seeing you again then. Visitors pay £2.50 including tea/coffee and biscuits. Further information from Mike Fowle on 01394 275098 or mike@thorndyke.fsbusiness.co.uk. Alternatively, do call into Stillwater Books in Hamilton Road and pick up a copy of our latest Newsletter and Programme.

Lioness Club of Felixstowe Our meeting at the beginning of November was an exciting one! After enjoying our usual meal, we were delighted to welcome Hannah and Cyril from EACH; Past-President Jill presented them with a substantial cheque, the proceeds from the recent Quiz Night. Hannah then told us a little bit about the charity and how the money might be used.

We were also pleased to welcome to this meeting Angela Howard, MD105 Lioness Chairman, and Sandy and Kay, two prospective members.

Our next fundraising efforts will be on Light-Up day on November 28th, when we will be running a chocolate tombola and also a cake stall.

Unfortunately the Clairvoyant Evening last month had to be cancelled due to illness, but we are hoping to reschedule this for some time next spring.

We have been very busy making Lioness-themed decorations and are pleased to be taking part in the annual Christmas Tree Festival at the Salvation Army Citadel. Like most groups, we have a very busy time over the next few weeks, with several social events planned. We would like to wish all residents of Felixstowe a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

For details of any events and information about Lionesses, please email Val: vijinks880@hotmail.com.

Felixstowe Swimming Club

Felixstowe Swimming Club has appointed a new Head Coach to manage and develop its swimming program. Mr David Treliving took up the post following his recent move to the area upon his appointment to the position of Pastoral Support Manager at Felixstowe Academy. David previously coached at Stanway Swimming Club near Colchester and has progressed swimmers through to regional and national level.

David’s initial focus is to develop and improve the training the Club offers and to ensure continuity in the delivery. The Club regularly gets individual swimmers competing at County and Regional levels as well as its team competing in the regional leagues and it is his intention to build upon this record.

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Centre located by the pier. Swim groups provide for all levels of competitive swimming from ages 5 years and onwards.

Teachers and Coaches are all Amateur Swimming Association qualified. The Club swims four nights a week with the main Club night on Fridays. Trials can be held at any time for those interested in joining the swimming club. Please see website www.felixstowe-waves.com for more information.

OFCA Christmas Card Scheme Once again, Old Felixstowe Community Association is running its successful Christmas Card Delivery Scheme.

For just 25p per card, their team of ‘posties’ will deliver cards throughout Felixstowe, Walton and the Trimleys. All you have to do is take your cards, clearly and correctly addressed, to Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road at the following times:

Wednesday December 9th 9.00-11.00am, Thursday December 10th 9.00-11.00am, Friday December 11th 9.0011.00am, or Saturday December 12th 10.00am-12.00noon (during the Christmas Community Market). Delivery is, of course, guaranteed before Christmas. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the Community Centre.

For further information, please contact Pauline Varden on 01394 278105.

Orwell Decorative and Fine Arts Society

Our next meeting and lecture, on December 2nd, will feature Sarah Pearson with a talk entitled ‘The Art of Celebrating Christmas’. Sarah now works as a lecturer and adult education provider. She formerly lectured at Reading University and UEA. November’s meeting heard Dr Susan Owens recounting how Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother did much to promote contemporary British art by buying and commissioning during her reign, especially during WW2. A lovely talk, well received by all.

We welcome new members. The lectures last about an hour, are wonderfully illustrated and are presented by national and international lecturers. Guests and nonmembers welcome, provided we have available space. A £5 donation is asked. For more info tel. Jean Bradberry on 01473-710921 or email odfasmemsec@btinternet. com. Visit our website at http://www.orwelldfas.org.uk/ for latest events and news. ODFAS is a member society of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies.

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Local Charity & Their News

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BASIC Life Charity

From the initial idea in 1997, through our acceptance as a registered Charitable Trust in 2000, Felixstowe-based BASIC, an independent Charitable Trust, has been able to assist many groups, organisations and individuals with financial, practical and general support. We are a ‘people’ charity and believe our mission is to support those in need and to provide assistance for those who are otherwise prevented from realising their own charitable goals.

It’s December!

While it seems most of the children in the town are promising to ‘be good’ (at least until the 25th), their parents are rushing around trying not to forget anything before the big day!

As usual we know the town will be busy and have that lovely seasonal atmosphere that only Christmas can bring.

While there will be lots to celebrate, we also know that for some people, Christmas can be a difficult time. At BASIC we’ll be hoping to spread some extra cheer with our sacks of goodies for those alone or vulnerable, as mentioned in the last edition.

We’re also going to be having a raffle at each of our shops with some fantastic prizes. Tickets are on sale now and the draw will take place on 15th December.

Looking back over November - we had a great quiz night on Halloween at Felixstowe Labour Club. Proceeds were split between BASIC and the Brew for Blake appeal which supports the children of David and Lucy Ainsley. An amazing £503 was raised! Lucy has been a star for charity – even resorting to throwing herself out of a plane as seen in the last edition of The Felixstowe Mag! We also had the great news during November that BASIC have been selected as one of the three charities to whom tokens can be given at the local Co-Ops!

We hope you will support us by dropping your green token into our box. As you will know all profits from BASIC are used exclusively in Felixstowe and the surrounding area and we’d like to use any funds raised from the community scheme to assist with shelving for storage of our food bank items.

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All that is left is to say a massive ‘thank you’ to all of our volunteers who work so hard each year, also to the amazing people who have held fundraising events for us throughout the year and of course, to the customers who donate and those who purchase. Together, as a community, we’re making a really significant, positive difference to the lives of many of our neighbours. Now surely that is a big part of what Christmas is really all about!

Have a great Christmas and fantastic New Year!

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Walton shop: 312 High Street, Walton 01394 279400

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We can usually help in one way or another.

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Local Business Here’s Ben Hardy, manager of CME Property Service to tell us about his family-run, Felixstowe business...

CME Property Services Ltd

If you’re after a comprehensive services, CME Property Services Ltd have it covered. At CME we are a family run business based in Felixstowe at Abbey Farm, Gulpher Road.

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We specialise in gas heating and plumbing from central heating systems, boiler changes, full bathrooms, cylinder changes to tap washers.

Please remember to keep safe and care-free this winter by having your boiler checked. Replacements are from just £1400.

We also offer a cleaning service, contract or private.

customers old and new, please feel free to give us a call for a free quote. Our details are below and we look forward to servicing you.

We undertake all aspects of property maintance indoors and outdoors, full refurbishments, to small DIY jobs, tiling, woodwork etc.

We are currently offering boiler services from £45, landlord certificates from £55, as well as CO alarms supplied and installed for just £40.

We have had fantastic support from our customers all this year and we are so proud to have grown. For all

In January we have a 10% offer. To qualify for this, simply call us quoting the reference below in the red box.

We wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all at CME PROPERTY SERVICES LTD Ben Hardy, Manager

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Local Theatre

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More events from our very own theatre, The Spa Pavilion...

Conjuring up Christmas Memories Christmas Memories is an enchanting Christmas production - a truly wonderful mixture of all of your favourite Christmas songs and carols, stunning costumes, lots of good old fashioned festive fun, and a unique atmosphere that will warm your heart on the coldest winter’s day.

It’s performed by Neil Sands Productions and Neil is delighted to be back treading the Spa boards again. “It’s so important to save these lovely old theatres and I for one am absolutely over the moon it’s back up and running.” Tickets start at just £9.50 for this show which is on Thursday 3rd December at 2pm.

Also coming to the Spa Pavilion in December is The Rat Pack Live! Christmas Party.

Ensure the spirit of Christmas is overflowing this winter season with the irrepressible combination of Dean, Sammy and Frank live on stage, played by West End stars: DEAN MARTIN: comes fresh from a triumphant portrayal of Dino, both in the West End and international touring productions.

SAMMY DAVIS JNR: has performed alongside Judy Carmichael at New York’s famous Rainbow Rooms.

FRANK SINATRA: gained rave reviews as Ol’ Blue Eyes in West End hit Rat Pack Confidential.

Featuring all the patter and razzmatazz of the Rat Pack’s

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famous live stage show. Who better to charge with disseminating the festive spirit than the Rat Pack? An early Christmas present is promised with a show bursting full of wonderful West End stars. See them all perform on Sunday 13th December 7pm.

Tickets for both of these festive shows via: www.felixstowespa.co.uk or by calling the Spa Pavilion Box Office on 01394 284962 Thursday–Saturday, 11am – 4pm.

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New Local Business

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One of Felixstowe’s leading beauty therapists celebrating her brand new salon on Hamilton Road...

The Salon Facials for Sensitive, Teen and Problematic Skin Deep Pore Cleansing Spa Exfoliating Treatments Eye Lift and Contouring Massage Therapy Sports Treatments Hair and Make-Up (also for your big day) Hairdressing Hair Colouring Hair Extensions Manicures Nail Extensions Pedicures Stand-up Tanning Units 100% Tanning (Red & Blue Light Therapy) Waxing Teeth Whitening Hen Packages Childrens Parties Aromatherapy Reflexology Electrolysis and so much more...

GET RID OF YOUR WINTER BLUES AT THE NEWEST SALON IN FELIXSTOWE With our specialised tanning units. Perfect for those who suffer with eczema and psoriasis and for diminishing wrinkles and scars.

VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FOR THE PERFECT XMAS GIFT! 163 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7DR 01394 276662 - 0844 414 8905 jenniferlouisebeauty@gmail.com

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Here at The Salon we pride ourselves in a fabulous and unique salon experience on every level.

Qualified since 1999 and having worked in leading health spas, I ran a successful mobile hair and beauty business in and around Suffolk. Having several awards under my belt, I knew it was time to bite the bullet and open a salon in Felixstowe’s town centre.

We will pamper you from head to toe in our beauty department, specialised tanning units and hair salon. We pride ourselves in the fact that all our products are the best on the market and as therapists ourselves we continue to update our training to maintain the highest of standards.

I am proud to have fantastic staff who are friendly, professional and always happy to help with any questions you may have, or help with any retail product knowledge.

Pop along to be spoilt and have your chosen treatments in luxury with up-to-date magazines, complimentary juice, tea, coffee and cake, or even a glass of bubbly.

Appointments are recommended in advance to get the time you require but we also do walk-ins and have late night openings!

Monday, Thursday and Saturday: 9am - 6pm Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am - 9pm Friday: 9am - 8pm Sunday: 10am - 2pm

Children and adults can play on the PS4 while having their hair cut (subject to availability) and we have free wifi for customers. We also provide free consultations.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to all of our customer, both old and new and we look forward to meeting more of you in the future. See you soon!

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Local Skating Rink

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It isn’t Christmas without an ice rink, so lucky for us, not only will we have one in town, but there’s also an ongoing skating club to help us practice...

Learn to Skate this Christmas with Skate Ipswich

Ipswich and Felixstowe are the home to one of the largest skating clubs in Great Britain. Skate Ipswich is the only multi discipline skating club in the country who train and compete in both ice and roller sports disciplines in the UK and Europe.

Why not learn to skate in Felixstowe each Saturday with Ipswich Skating Club (http://skateipswich.com) To find out exactly how we can help you, look here; http://skateipswich.com/?page_id=9 for full details.

Your first session is free and after that it’s £3 for each two hour session - joining our club costs just £1 per year.

We are a Sport England playground to podium Community Amateur Sports Club offering people of any age in Felixstowe and Ipswich an opportunity to learn to skate recreationally. If you wish, you also have the chance to develop your skating skills right up to competing internationally on traditional roller skates, inline skates or ice skates. Felixstowe itself already boasts two international skaters living in the town, one ice and inline and the other a traditional roller skater both of whom are members of our club.

All equipment is provided and we have fully qualified and insured coaches to help you learn through our recognised and approved coaching program. If you want to learn to skate safely or are just thinking of going to the council’s fantastic free skating rink in Great Eastern Square this

Skate Ipswich club location...

Christmas, give us a call on 01394 384704. We operate out of the old Orwell Schools sports hall (by the Hockey Club) from 12pm till 2pm. The first session is always free.

Ice Rink at Great Eastern Square, Felixstowe

Saturday 19th - Wednesday 23rd December @ 12 - 8pm.

Sunday 20th December @ 10am - 6pm.

Grand opening by the Mayor of Felixstowe on Saturday 19th December at 12noon, including music from the Felixstowe Salvation Army Band.

Admission free (including free skating).

01394 282086.www.felixstowe.gov.uk.

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Local Shopping

Yippee! The stunning art, craft and boutique shops on Orwell Road have a late night shopping day - See you there!

Christmas Late Night Shopping on Orwell Road Thursday 10th December until 9pm

Felixstowe may not be top of most people’s list for Christmas shopping, however a new ‘Bohemian/Artistic Quarter’ is flourishing in Orwell Road and fast becoming a favourite shopping destination for locals.

Several small independents have recently opened up between Hamilton Road and the convenient Ranelagh Road car park, breathing new life into the area and creating a buzz for the discerning shopper looking for something different in the town centre. With Christmas around the corner, these new independents have got together to organise a festive late shopping evening on Thursday 10th December (until 9pm).

Why not join them for a glass of fizz, or mulled wine, and see what they have to offer? Some street entertainment is also planned, so if you are looking for welcoming, stress-free shopping this Xmas, where you will find unique products, this small corner of Felixstowe is the place to go!

Suffolk Living After starting off as ‘Hideaway Hut’, Karen Law has moved across Orwell Road next to the Gas Shop to create “Suffolk Living”, where she stocks Xmas stocking-fillers, cards, plants, some ladies’ fashion items, home accessories, local craft-work and a vintage section. Suffolk Living also houses an Art Gallery with a different artist each month.

12 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HD. 07887 375801 07823 337399 www.suffolklivinguk.com Facebook: suffolkliving Lillie’s Lillie’s offers a full range of meals from cold and hot snacks, lovely Sunday roast to wonderful afternoon tea, all at reasonable prices. We also offer a takeaway service if you are in a hurry and Paddy & Scott coffee which we are proud to be a part of. Please come in and see us and be part of warm, happy, friendly atmosphere. We are proud to say we have 5* rating here and our service is second to none. We offer parties with the option of private use as well.

5 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HE. 01394 547100 Facebook: Lillie’s

7 Orwell Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7HE. 01394 278100 www.ashtonjaynebridal.com Facebook: Ashton Jayne Bridal

Tea and Kate Tea and Kate continually strives to bring new, exciting products, some totally new to the market! We have a carefully curated collection of beautiful things for your home. We stock many leading brands Hay DK, Normann Copenhagen, Muuto, Marimekko, String together with other Scandinavian and European brands. All our brands have a design aesthetic in common. Simple, stylish and thoughtfully designed, discover our collections in store and online.

10a Victoria Street, Felixstowe, IP11 7ER www.teaandkate.co.uk Facebook: Tea and Kate

Livias Boutique Livia’s Boutique offers hand picked, stylish clothes and accessories at affordable prices, to allow you to enjoy the latest trends. We are inspired by fashion and our stock is updated on a weekly basis, to keep the store fresh and exciting for our customers.

Winnie and Daisy’s We offer extensive clothing/curtain alteration service and an eclectic range of hand crafted, handpainted gifts, soft furnishings and recycled, repurposed and painted furniture.

You can commission us to update/upcycle a favourite piece of your furniture.

Orwell Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7EP. 01394 671631 Facebook: Livias Boutique Instagram: LiviasBoutiqueuk #liviasboutique.

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Ashton Jayne Bridal Corrina has re-vamped and re-launched what was formerly known as “The Jewellery Box”. Ashton Jayne Bridal offers bespoke bridal service for that special occassion, as well as offering a range of promwear, Italian Rhodium coated silver jewellery and gift ideas for Christmas.

Orwell Road, Felixstowe IP11 7HD. Emma - 07443 489267 Rachael - 07767 149520 WinnieandDaisy@gmail.com Facebook: Winne and Daisy’s

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Local Art Workshops

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Whether young, old or somewhere in the middle, here’s something fun and creative for the artist in you…

Creative Art Workshops for Children and Adults

Spaces are limited to ensure each child gets enough attention on their creativity, so please book in advance to secure your child’s place.

Fully CRB checked and insured.

Spaces are limited to ensure each child gets enough attention on their creativity, so please book in advance to secure your child’s place.

Fully CRB checked and insured.

Some of you may know that before I got The Felixstowe Magazine on a roll, I was running art workshops for children.

Art is a big part of my life and it was great fun teaching children to paint and draw, so I’m very happy to tell you that I’m now getting these workshops back up and running. A lovely new twist to this is that not only will I run these workshops for children, but I’ll also have them for adults too, so the creative artist inside each one of you can be nurtured!

With Christmas holidays coming up and afterschool hours to fill, many of you working parents may be wondering what fun activity you can get your children doing. Many of you might be stuck on what present to get your child, grandchild, little sister or brother or even your friend for Christmas. At just £10 per hour, which includes all materials, Smart4Art gives you a great opportunity to give your loved ones an extra special Christmas gift, Birthday Party, one-to-one session or even the chance to have a relaxing and creative evening out with friends. Below are all the details you need but if you have any questions or would like to visit me to enquire about your Smart4Art lesson, just drop me a line!

Trust me, you can never be too

young or too old, so book now! I www.smart4art.co.uk look forward to hearing from you, www.smart4art.co.uk info@smart4art.co.uk and I look even more forward to seeing what your creative juices info@smart4art.co.uk conjure up! See you soon!

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For children - term time Mon - Tues 3.30 - 6pm £10 p/hr (10% off for siblings)

For children - Xmas hols Weekdays: 8am - 6pm Weekends: 10am - 4pm £10/p/hr (10% off for siblings)

For adults!

Mon - Tues 6.30 - 8.30pm £10/p/hr (With tea and biccies)

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For the family Xmas Family Drawing Day Sunday: 10am - 4pm £20 p/family of 4 p/hr (With tea and biccies)

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28th/29th November & 5th/ 6th December

Felixstowe Winter Art Trail 2015 @ 10.30am - 4pm.

Various locations throughout the town. A special trail (running over two weekends) linking together local artists in Felixstowe.

Visitors will be able to explore the trail - see work in progress, talk to the artists and perhaps purchase a unique item or two. Admission free. www.facebook.com/ felixstowewinterarttrail

Tues 1st - Sun 5th December

Charity Christmas Tree Festival At The Felixstowe Salvation Army.

Information will be sent to all previous participants but if anyone would like to join in the festival please contact us on 276502. We hope to have all the usual stalls, refreshments and music and look forward to welcoming everyone to our special event.

Saturday 5th December

Book Mountain and Craft Sale @ 10am - 3pm Felixstowe Library. Sale of donated books and new crafts. 694880.

Christmas Bazaar @ 2 - 4pm.

Seaton Road, Methodist Church.

Christmas stalls, home-made cakes, toys, books, bric-a-brac, competitions, raffle, refreshments,

Father Christmas. FREE. Call Daryl Read - 271861

Christmas Bazaar @ 2 - 4 pm.

At the Kirton Church Hall.

Stalls and games to suit everyone - an afternoon of fun and the opportunity to buy a few of those Christmas presents! Refreshments available.

Fundraising event for St Mary & St Martin Church, Kirton.

For info please contact Linda, 448354 or Barbara, 448582.

Sunday 6th December

Christmas Concert @ 3pm. At St. Andrew’s Church. Music in Felixstowe with Felixstowe Children’s Choir, featuring Woodbridge School Swing Band. £12 (children free) from Stillwater Books, Hamilton Road, and 670633.

Tuesday 8th December

Felixstowe Art Group @7.30pm Broadway House Orwell Road, Felixstowe Talk with slides by Chris Cushing ‘Artists models’. Members free, guests £2. 01394 276975 www.felixstoweartgroup.org

Wednesday 9th December

Felixstowe Family History Society (in conjuction with Felixstowe History

The Stables Coffee Shop 07514 536165

New winter hours are 8.30am – 3.00pm

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Friday 11th December

Cinderella @ 6.30pm (doors open) 7pm (start) Felixstowe Library. Digital recording of live ballet performed by Dutch National Ballet. £7.50. 694880.

Saturday 12 December

The Dorian Singers Christmas Concert @ 7.30pm.

At Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road. Music and readings, including ‘carols for all’.

With special guests-Drum and Brass. £10 (under-18s free) available from The Card Centre (6 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe), Choir members, or at the door.

8th Felixstowe Scout Christmas Craft Fayre @10am - 4pm.

At the Trinity Methodist Church on Hamilton Road. A variety of crafts, gifts and homemade cakes. Santa’s Grotto as well as crafts by own scout group. Refreshments. as well as Christmas goodwill!

Tuesday 15th December

Fundrasier for John Le Vay Cancer Info and Support Centre @ 7 30 pm Trinity Methodist Church, Orwell Road. FREE. Donations welcome.

Refreshments and raffle. The Orwell Connection Choir will be singing and poetry and humorous readings.

Wednesday 16th December

A Christmas Confection @ 11.30am.

His Lordship’s Library, The Orwell Hotel. Music in Felixstowe.

Enchanting confection of words and music for the Christmas season. £10 (children free) from Stillwater Books, Hamilton Road, 670633.

Advance booking recommended.

We would like to wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our Christmas Opening Hours are: Christmas Eve ……9am – 2pm Christmas Day…….CLOSED Boxing Day…………CLOSED Sun 27th Dec……….CLOSED Mon 28th Dec………9am-3pm Tues 29th Dec ……..9am – 3pm Weds 30th Dec……..9am-3pm Thurs 31st Dec …..CLOSED New Year’s Day……CLOSED 2nd Jan 2016…….9am – 3pm

FREE CUP OF TEA WITH ANY PURCHASE VOUCHER VALID UNTIL 31ST DEC 2016

& Museum Society) @ 7.30pm. ‘Eccentric Clergy’ with Roy Tricker at Broadway House, Orwell Road, IP11 7DD. Admission is Free for members and £1 for non-members.

With refreshments.

Christmas Concert @ 7.30pm.

Variations Choir giving a concert in aid of the R N L I (Lifeboats), at the Conservative Club, High Road. Raffle and refreshments, Tickets at the door, or 282048.

18th - 23rd December

Smart 4 Art Christmas art workshops for children Weekdays: 8am - 6pm Weekends: 10am - 4pm Sundays: FAMILY DRAWING DAY Fun and creative classes for children during the Christmas holidays. £10 p/hour for workshops and £20 p/family of four p/hr for Family Drawing Day. All materials included. Booking essential. Call on 07929 979 073.

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Saturday 19th December

Nativity Festival @ 10am - 4pm Trinity Methodist Church, Orwell Road. Refreshments, Carols and Instrumentalists.

3pm a performance by 1st Walton Brownies and 2nd Walton Rainbows and 1st Old Felixstowe Guides. Free.

Donations welcome.

Sunday 20th December

Carol Service @ 3pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Orwell Road. Café Worship: 10.30am - 12noon.

Friday 1st January

Viennese Concert @ 3pm. The Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe, Music in Felixstowe. The Festival Orchestra with the music of Strauss! £16 (children free) from Stillwater Books, Hamilton Road, 670633.

3rd & 4th January

Smart 4 Art Christmas art workshops for children Weekdays: 8am - 6pm Weekends: 10am - 4pm Sundays: FAMILY DRAWING DAY Fun and creative classes for children during the Christmas holidays. £10 p/hour for workshops and £20 p/family of four p/hr for Family Drawing Day. All materials included. Booking essential. Call on 07929 979 073.

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Win Meal for Two! Taste the delights of the Bombay Nite restaurant.

Simply answer the following question: How much did Lucy raise from her sky jump?

Send your answers to: info@thefelixstowemagazine.com Congratulations to Mark Merritt for answering correctly last month’s question!

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The Felixstowe & District Horticultural Society’s @ 7.30pm.

At Old Felixstowe Community Centre. A return visit from Charlie Haylock,raconteur.Guests are very welcome for £5 payable at the door.

Diane Elmes 01394 284647

Mondays

Smart 4 Art After School Club FOR CHILDREN @ 3.30-6pm.

Fun and creative classes for children during the Christmas holidays. £10 p/hour. All materials included.

Booking essential.

Call on 07929 979 073. www.smart4artc.o.uk.

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Smart 4 Art for ADULTS @ 6.30 - 8.30pm Fun, creative and relaxing art workshops for adults. Have the freedom to create to yor hearts content! £10 p/hour. All materials included. Booking essential.

Call on 07929 979 073. www.smart4art.co.uk See advert on page 19.

A V A GO Art Group @ 1.30 - 4.30pm. St Edmunds Hall, Langer Road. For pros and amateurs come and have fun. Refreshments incl. £2 p/session. Call 275690.

Felixstowe Old Peoples Welfare Association Mon - Fri @10am - 4pm At Senior Citizens Centre at Broadway House,Orwell Road. Pop in for a cuppa, coffee. Meet old and, new friends, read a paper. 278061.

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

Tuesdays

Smart 4 Art After School Club FOR CHILDREN @ 3.30-6pm.

Fun and creative classes for children during the Christmas holidays. £10 p/hour. All materials included.

Booking essential. Call on 07929 979 073. www.smart4artc.o.uk.

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Smart 4 Art for ADULTS

@ 6.30 - 8.30pm Fun, creative and relaxing art workshops for adults. Have the freedom to create to yor hearts content! £10 p/hour. All materials included. Booking essential.

Call on 07929 979 073. www.smart4art.co.uk See advert on page 19.

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

Felixstowe Opportunity Group @ 9.30am - 12pm.

For additional needs children aged from birth and for their siblings.

Parents/carers can enjoy respite in the parents’ room for part of the session. £1.50. Maidstone Campus of the Academy. 286399 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ FelixstoweOpportunityGroupFog.

Felixstowe Art Group @7.30pm. Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe. Talk with slides by Chris Cushing ‘Artists Models’ Members free, guests £2 01394 276975 . www.felixstoweartgroup.org

Felixstowe and District Horticultural Society (the second Tuesday of every month) Old Felixstowe Community Centre. £2 for guests. Diane Elmes 284647.

Wednesdays

Story time @ 1.30 - 2pm At Felixstowe Library - stories for young children. Free. 694880

Street Dance @ 6.30-7.30pm. Brackenbury Sports Centre. Develop choreography skills, hiphop moves and freestyle. For 9 - 16 year old. £35 p/term (10 week course) or £4 pay as you go. 07549130959 or visit www.justjaydance.co.uk.

Thursdays

Speakers of Felixstowe (The second Thursday of the month) @ 7.30pm in the Landguard Room at the Marlborough Hotel. Just follow the signs. A warm welcome awaits.

Felixstowe FREE Fit Club (19th Nov - 10th Dec) @ 7.30pm (arrive 15 minutes before) British Legion Hut, Mill Lane.

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Walking Football @ 6.30 - 7.30pm. Brackenbury Sports Centre. Outdoor 5-a-side aimed at the over 50’s. £3. 01394 270278.

Felixstowe Twins Club Time: 10am - 12.00noon Grounds of Felixstowe Academy (old site), Maidstone Rd, IP11 9EF www.felixstowetwinsclub.co.uk.

Felixstowe Opportunity Group @ 1pm - 3pm.

A group for children aged from birth who have additional needs and also for their siblings. Parents/carers can enjoy respite in the parents room for part of the session. Session fees are £1.50. Maidstone Campus of the Academy. 286399. www.facebook.com/ FelixstoweOpportunityGroupFog.

The Felixstowe Area “N” Gauge Model Railway Group @ 7.30pm.

At Great St. Farm, High Road, Trimley St. Mary. 277211 www.felixstowengauge.org.uk.

Photographic Society @ 7.30pm.

Broadway House, Orwell Road. All welcome. FREE.

Kirton and Falkenham Parent and Toddler Group @ 1pm - 3pm.

Kirton Church Hall. £1.50 per family.

07742 227877.

Fridays

Felixstowe Country Market @ 10:00 - 11:00am Trades and Labour Club, High Road West. Home made preserves, eggs, garden produce and crafts. 272003. www.country-markets.co.uk.

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

Stories in the Middle @ 10.15 - 10.45am.

At Felixstowe Library. Story time with song and craft for pre-school children.

Free. 694880 Felixstowe Country Market @ 9.30 - 11.15am At Felixstowe Library. Preserves, eggs, garden produce, home made cakes and crafts.

272003. www.country-markets.co.uk

Saturdays

Lions Club of Felixstowe, Car Boot Sales @ 8am - 1pm.

At the Sunday Market Site, Sea Road, Felixstowe all year till the end of October. Pitches £6 (up to 3 tables). Entry to the public is free and Registered Charity Pitches are also free (ID must be displayed) 273514.

Felixstowe Old Peoples Welfare Association @ 9.30 am to 12.30pm.

At Senior Citizens Centre at Broadway House, Orwell Road. Pop in for a cuppa or coffee. Meet old and new friends, read a paper.

Call 278061.

Market (by the Old Felixstowe Community Association) @ 10am - 12noon Every second Saturday of the month (except June for Summer Fair). Raffle, cake, plants, cards, wool, jewellery, books, craft and bric a brac. Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road. FREE. Felixstowe Indoor Bowls Club @ 8am - 8pm (Sat & Sun) Felixstowe Leisure Centre. 694600.

Sundays

Jazz East at The Fludyers @ 7.30 - 10.30pm Fludyers, Undercliff Road East. FREE. Dance Classes @10am to 11am for 4-7 year olds @11am-12pm for 8-12 year olds Brackenbury Sports Centre 4 - 7 year olds) Ballet and modern dance. Learn and develop technique, creativity. (8 -12 year olds) modern and street dance class, £5. 270278.

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