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Welcome to June...

Last month I took a little trip over to Barbados for an incredible business and charity convention. Not only were the views breathtaking, the weather to die for and the food so good it’s given enough material for our Big Food Blogger to last the year, but the convention really opened my eyes about creating value and help to others. It’s got me thinking...

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And in terms of maximizing a town’s assets, Felixstowe does pretty brilliantly - now seeing how other countries make the most of their coastline in local festivals and events, it’s always impressive to see what we pull out of the bag! On that note, a huge congrats to all involved in last month’s Car Rally - it was amazing!

Enjoy your month folks!!

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Contents Page 4

Page 10

Local Lad Dean Wales

Felixstowe Book Festival

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Page 11

Town and around Doreen Savage

Local theatre Spa Pavilion

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Page 12

Trimley Open Gardens

June’s Recipe

Page 8 Knit and Chat

What’s on in Felixstowe

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Page 14

BASIC Life Charity

Index page

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That lovina g feline T.S. Eliot (and later Lord Lloyd Webber) said of Skimbleshanks the cat that: ‘He establishes control by a regular patrol and he’d know at once if anything occurred.’

Now, I’ve always been a considerable admirer of our feline friends but, like recently, it’s when I’ve been away from home for a spell that I notice mine and the little yet really annoying… er I mean endearing, things they do a tad more than usual.

Well for starters, as in the aforementioned quote from the esteemed Thomas Stearns, my boys (with the sensible cat monikers of Charlie Barnaby and Frederick Quentin; yes they have middle names) own me, my partner, the house and the paraphernalia in it and frequently perambulate the premises to confirm everything is in order. If anything is out of place, you can be sure you’ll receive the stony death stare. And yes, I don’t mind confessing I am amongst those who genuinely believe our cats are planning to eradicate us.

But come on, they can be cute can’t they…?

Can’t they?

For instance there are those lovely moments when you’ve placed the newly washed throw on your sofa (autumn oatmeal in colour) and you’re ready to immerse yourself in the refreshing calm and soft enduring fragrance of spring’s first rain, because you’ve washed it using Lenor’s ‘Unstoppables’ (aren’t they just great?). You place your derriere on the

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“Random ramblings by our local lad” supportive yet sumptuous cushioning, curl your legs up and around and lift the mug of Mint Options to your lips. Your cherished puss enters the room, looks adoringly up at you, gently blinks, jumps up to join you and...brutally headbutts the hand holding the scorching hot chocolate drink, which is consequently scattered over your bare arms and over every exposed square centimetre of throw.

And what is it with the padding for Pete’s sake?! Who is Pete anyway?

One thing I am certain of is that the timing for this curious pursuit is meticulously planned.

My Frederick is a master at this. I can spend the entire day in tough, impenetrable denim jeans. The moment I relax in the evening on the sofa (minus the throw because it’s back in the wash) in a pair of lightweight seersucker One Direction lounge pants, Fred’s on my lap, sharpened claws fully extended and the padding commences. Aaaaaggghhhhhhhh!!!

What’s worse he’s looking me square on in the face that suggests he’s saying: “Look at me daddy, aren’t I cute?” But I’m not fooled, I know what that grin really means.

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Felixstowe town and around Headline news as I write centres around the question of whether or not dogs will be banned from the beach! I have had several concerned dog owners contact me on this topic and I have to say that at the time I was unaware of some of the comments that had appeared in the press regarding this. The subject has arisen as part of an overall look at areas where it might be considered expedient to bring in Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO). These are new orders that can be established to protect certain areas against anti-social behaviour of all kinds, which includes dog fouling. The matter was discussed at a committee meeting at the Town Council recently and a working party has been established to look at the areas where it might be deemed to be beneficial to have these orders.

Some years ago a similar exercise was carried out and orders known as ASBO’s were made in areas where it was considered necessary.

Enforcement then became a challenge and some ASBO’s were removed after a time.

The new PSPO’s will look at a range of antisocial issues, including drinking alcohol in public areas and control of dogs and dog fouling, to see if the current rules work or new solutions are needed. One of the benefits of the PSPOs is that fixed penalty notices can be issued for offences. When the working party do meet I am sure they will consider the sensitivity of dog bans generally carefully.

Some interesting facts came out of the latest Safer Neighbourhood Team meeting recently.

There has been a spate of commercial burglaries and dealing with these became a priority for the SNT alongside anti-social behaviour on the seafront.

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A suspect was arrested and since then there have been no further burglaries.

Level Two are looking at an outreach programme to help with the anti-social behaviour issue.

The plan is to use their minibus with adaptations to enable the vehicle to visit areas where young people are gathering and problems are being encountered and to have a set up that will provide WiFi, refreshments and an opportunity for young people to chat and seek advice. If this scheme becomes reality and there looks to be every chance that it will, it should help greatly with ongoing problems in certain areas.

There were no statistics regarding the issue of parking fines as the PCSO who carries out this role has been away. However, he is now back on patrol – so watch out where you park – you could end up with a ticket as I did when I parked in Victoria Street to “nip” into Iceland!

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The new priorities have been set as Trespassing at Anzani House. Removal of a bench near Albany Villas (ASB) and ASB on the seafront.

Town Councillors were invited to have a look round the new pier building in May to see the progress that has been made thus far. It was impressive to seeing the structure from the inside!

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Trimley Open Gardens This year’s Open Gardens Event, in aid of St. Martin’s Church, promises to be a real treat for all garden lovers and particularly to those looking for inspiration for their own little patch of heaven. Of course we have some exquisite large gardens on view, some for the first time of opening, but we are particularly pleased to have open this year a range of smaller gardens. How many times have you admired a garden feature but wondered just how you could fit it in back home?! Well, wonder no more - come and see how our garden owners have achieved their vision in their own plots.

As well as viewing the gardens and talking to the gardeners, visitors will have the opportunity to buy plants for their own gardens, enjoy craft displays and sales, fortify themselves at the barbecue or with a cream tea and home-made

“Featuring the Little Gardens of Trimley” cakes, or enjoy a special Open Gardens lunch at one of the village pubs. And, especially for younger visitors, there will be the great ‘Butterfly’ Hunt.

Trimley Open Gardens takes place on: Saturday 17th June (10am – 5pm) Sunday 18th (12.00pm – 5.00pm).

Gardens and car parking will be clearly signed in the village. Admission £5 (children free) covers both days, so you can linger in the gardens, take your pick of the food options on offer and take lots of photos to inspire your own garden ideas. We look forward to seeing you.

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Knit and Chat Last September The John Le Vay Cancer Information and Support Centre at Ipswich Hospital started a Knit and Chat Group for cancer patients, which meets every Thursday morning from 10am until midday at Trinity Methodist Church.

The rationale behind setting up the group was to provide a therapeutic as well as a social group for patients and to provide an opportunity for them to do something for other people, who are also having a difficult time.

Consequently, the Ipswich Refugee Centre was contacted and asked if they would welcome knitted articles of clothing for their clients. They were very pleased with the offer and, since the inception of the group, we have provided them with several packages of children’s clothes. The Seafarers’ Centre at Felixstowe Dock were also contacted and asked if they would want hats and scarves made by our knitters. Again, they were pleased with the offer and we have now provided them with many hats and scarves.

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There is much laughter as well as discussion and it is rewarding to know that we are collectively bringing comfort and support to those for whom we knit.”

Pat, another knitter, feels that by knitting for seafarers and refugees, we are giving something back, and Hazel says that the group has helped her overcome her sense of loneliness and isolation. Finally, Doris believes that the group has bonded so well, as members have all travelled through the experience of cancer.

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In May BASIC were extremely proud to receive the award for ‘Exceptional Service to the Community’ from our retiring mayor Jan Garfield, at Felixstowe Town Hall.

After seventeen years of ‘front line service’ to the community it was lovely to be recognised for our work. Many thanks to the Revd. Mark Reid for nominating us.

At the presentation it was nice to see others who received awards – particularly Mary Wyatt and her husband for their work with Art on the Prom and the amazing Aimee Powell who was nominated by three people independently for the youth award!

While in a celebratory mood we were delighted to mark our first year anniversary of our pop-up shop at St. Edmunds!

Time has flown by but a lot has happened in the last year – including Tesco now bringing the smaller stores into the Fare Share donation scheme.

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The festival for book lovers The weekend of 1st and 2nd July will see the fifth Felixstowe Book Festival, bringing you exciting events for children and young people. To kick it off, get into the festival spirit on Friday 30th June evening with poet Martin Newell and the Hosepipe Band.

Enjoy the following fiction highlights: • Our festival patron, Esther Freud, will discuss, Stitchers, her play about the prison reform campaigner Lady Anne Tree and the men whose lives were changed when she set up a charity, Fine Cell Work, to teach inmates, often locked for long hours in their cells, to do embroidery.

• Thriller writer and former Director General of MI5, Stella Rimington, talking about her latest novel, Breaking Cover.

• Author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin and other well-loved novels, Louis de Bernières.

• The brilliant Tracy Chevalier, author of nine novels including the international bestseller Girl with a Pearl Earring.

• Author of the recently televised bestselling novel, Apple Tree Yard, Louise Doughty talking about her new book, Black Water.

• Historical fiction novelist Alison Weir talking about Anne Boleyn, A King’s Obsession.

Non-fiction events include: • Terry Waite talking about his poetry collection and the highs and lows of his life.

• Radio Times TV editor, Alison Graham, in a celebratory trip behind the scenes of one of our favourite publications.

• Julia Jones on her dementia related book, Beloved Old Age. • Beth Miller on, For the Love of Shakespeare.

• Steve Smith on, Russia in Revolution.

• Henry Hemming whose latest book Maxwell Knight – MI5’s Greatest Spymaster, tells the true story of Knight and the two female spies he trained to infiltrate the Communist Movement of the 1930s.

• Mandy Morton will be in conversation with Carol Anne Lee and Nicola Upson – Carol Anne’s new book, A Fine Day for a Hanging, discusses the most notorious murder cases of

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“A wonderful weekend for the bookworm in you” the 20th century, and Nicola’s popular detective series, featuring Josephine Tey,

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• Julia Blackburn discussing her recent book, Threads, examining the life of Norfolk artist John Craske.

• Brenna Hassett on Built on Bones - her study of the history of humanity’s relationship to urban living.

• Robert Colville, author of The Great Acceleration: How the World is Getting Faster, Faster’ Festival workshops include: • Adrian May - composing lyrics.

• Mark Brayley - use of constrained writing to trigger ideas and inspiration in his Workshop of Potential.

• Simon Couchman and Dan Graham talking about the key techniques and publication considerations when writing children’s picture books.

• Emma Kittle-Pey - the elements of crafting a short story.

• Orwell Writer’s League - how to enhance writing through building up vocabulary.

You can also try your hand at flash fiction alongside Felixstowe Scribblers and have breakfast with the Cafe Poets.

Once again Felixstowe Library hosts the exciting young people’s programme. A real highlight is sure to be fantastic author of young adult fantasy fiction, Alwyn Hamilton.

Jane Hissey will be bringing Old Bear and friends along for a teddy bear’s picnic and there’ll be lots of cartoon fun with Gary Northfield.

Look out for poetry and laughs with A.F. Harrold, a ton of inspiration from Piers Torday and a mystery-filled Famous Five event!

Tickets can be purchased at: www.felixstowebookfestival.co.uk or by phoning the New Wolsey Theatre on 01473 295900.

There will be limited ticket availability from Felixstowe Library every Tuesday from 25th April to 27th June from 10am - 1pm.

Summer Variety Returns to the Spa! This summer the Spa are returning to their historical origins with three Summer Variety Shows – this month see’s ‘Dad’s Army’ a salute to the 1940’s on Friday 23rd June at 7.30pm with songs from many of the stars from the WWII era, plus red, blue and white bunting galore! A head’s up for next month – The Great British Seaside Special on 3rd and 17th August. It’s your chance to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of comedy, dance magic and of course some great music! Tickets from just £10 and only £5 for children.

However, this month they kick things off with a popular tribute to the Andrews Sisters on Tuesday 6th June at 2.30pm. Next the Spa plays host to not one, but three top comedians in the All-Star Comedy show on Friday 9th from 7.30pm.

Compére Jarred Christmas hosts the night which will feature top comedian Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo favourite Stewart Francis, plus Mike Gunn and Justin Moorhouse. Joe Longthorne’s vocals will resonate around the theatre the following night – Saturday 10th June from 7.30pm.

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“Updates from our local theatre” when they return to the Spa stage again on Friday 16th June at 7.30pm.

Also this summer the Magic of Motown will light up the stage on Saturday 6th July and then the following weekend we have Stars in your Eyes, featuring award-winning tribute artists and finalists from some of the UK’s top television shows with five top tributes to some of the legends of music.

There’s always a reason to visit your local, independent theatre so check out the Spa Pavilion’s website www.felixstowespa.co.uk or you can call their box office open from 11am on 01394 284962 for details of all shows coming up right through to 2018.

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Do it Yourself Halloumi Fries These are all the rage in Camden at the moment, but if you’re not planning a trip to the capital why not try them at home?

Ingredients: 170g pot Greek yogurt 1 lemon zested, then cut into wedges for squeezing 1 tbsp rose harissa 3 tbsp za’atar (or thyme) 75g plain flour 2 x 250g blocks halloumi, cut into fries oil, for frying handful torn mint leaves 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds

“Celebrating Felixstowe’s many cultural delights with what we love best... food!” heavy-bottomed pan or casserole dish until 180C on a cooking thermometer, or a piece of bread browns in 20 secs. Working in batches, carefully lower the halloumi into the oil and cook for 2 mins until crisp and golden, then drain on kitchen paper.

3. Sprinkle over the mint and a pinch more za’atar, throw on the pomegranate seeds and serve with the lemon wedges and the spicy yogurt for dipping. Yum!

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What’s on in Felixstowe Wednesday 7th June Orwell Decorative Fine Arts Society AGM & Talk on Artists & Espionage @2.15-3.30pm. Venue is Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew IP4 5SU. Non-Members welcome. £6. 07736417347 or info@orwelldfas.org.uk www.orwelldfas.org.uk Thursday 8th June Felixstowe Walkers @10.30am. The Promenade & Gardens. Enjoy a stroll along the promenade and through the gardens, meet on the prom opposite The Fludyers Hotel.

Distance 2 ½ miles. Grade1.

This is part of the The Felixstowe Society; regular walkers will be expected to become members. £7 p/year, or £10 for two adults at the same address. For details send a SAE to Betty Woollan, Membership Secretary, The Pines, Manor Road, Trimley St Mary, IP11 0TU. felixstowewalkers@hotmail.co.uk

Saturday June 10th at 7.30pm Music in Felixstowe @7.30pm. £12 incl. wine. Children free. From Stillwater Books & Music in Felixstowe on 670633.

Tuesday 13th June The Felixstowe Area Social Club for Retired Persons @2pm. Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, IP11 9NB. Talk entitled “The Ghosts of Landguard Fort”. £1 to members, £2 to non-members. Call Matthew on 282202 for info.

Orwell Connection Choir @7.30pm at St Marys Church, Walton High Street. Refreshments and a retiring collection.

Felixstowe Art Group @ 7.30pm. Geoff Thorpe demonstrating landscapes in watercolour at Broadway House, Orwell Road. Members free, visitors £2. 01394 276975 www.felixstoweartgroup.org.

Thursday 15th June Colneis Flower Club @7.30pm in the Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, IP11 9NB. For info, call 282468.

Saturday 17th June Teddy Bears’ Picnic @1-3pm. At St John’s Community and Masonic Hall, Princes Road, IP11 7PL. Free light refreshments, games and raffle. Donations are welcome. Free entry. Book your ticket at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/teddy-bears-picnic-forthe-tlc-charity-tickets-33440415182 100th Anniversary of 1st Felixstowe Sea Scouts @3-5pm. Open afternoon. FREE. Photographs and newspaper cuttings of Sea Scouts over the past century. Refreshments and souvenirs available. At the Scout Hut, Bath Road, Felixstowe. Facebook details for info: Facebook.com/ felixstoweseascouts.

Sat and Sun 17th & 18th June Trimley Open Gardens (see p. 7) @10am-5pm (Saturday) @12noon-5pm (Sunday) Plant sales, crafts, cream teas, BBQ, special pub lunches and children’s ‘Butterfly’ Hunt. In aid of St Martin’s Church. £5 (children free). Brochures can be collected from gardens or parking areas in Trimley (these will be sign posted).

Wednesday 21st June Music in Felixstowe Orwell Hotel, His Lordship’s Library £10. Children free. Advance booking recommended from Stillwater Books & Music in Felixstowe on 01394 670633.

Tuesday 27th June Felixstowe Art Group @ 7.30pm. Monika Cilmi demonstrating Origami. Chance to have a go! At Broadway House, Orwell Road. Members free, visitors £2. 01394 276975 www.felixstoweartgroup.org.

Thurs 29th - Fri 30th June Huge 2nd hand book sale 1000’s of books on every subject. @ 2-8pm (Thurs) & 10am-8pm (Fri) Felixstowe International College.

Garrison Lane. To Donate books please leave in St Johns Church.

Orwell Road. Call 277737 or 277949 Friday 30th June Bucklesham Primary School Summer Fair @5.30-8pm. Traditional summer fair, magic show, bouncy castle, BBQ and great raffle prizes.

Friday 30th June - 2nd July Felixstowe Book Festival With talks, readings, book signings and workshops with over sixty writers and musicians to entertain adults and children. For full details visit felixstowebookfestival.co.uk.

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

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

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

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

Felixstowe Community Choir @7pm. At the Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe. £4p/p on the door. felixstowecommunitychoir.org.uk Tuesdays Felixstowe Harmonies @7.30 - 9.30pm during school term.

Seaton Road Methodist Church IP11 9BT. felixstowe.harmonies@gmail.com. www.felixstoweharmonies.co.uk t: @FelixstoweChoir fb: @felixstoweharmonies Knit and Natter at Crafty Coffee @10am-12noon. Take along any project you are working on and meet other like-minded people in a sociable environment. All welcome! Drinks and cakes available. Admission free. (note - not running during school holidays.)

Deben Flower Club (Second Tuesday of the month) Kirton Church Hall. £4. 448415/ 286626.

Baby & Toddler Group (term time only) @10-11.45am. £1 per family United Reformed Church.

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

Felixstowe Opportunity Group @9.30am-12pm. For children from birth and for their siblings. £1.50. Maidstone Campus of the Academy. 286399 or visit www.facebook.com/ FelixstoweOpportunityGroupFog. Felixstowe and District Horticultural Society (every second Tuesday) £2 for guests. Old Felixstowe Community Centre. 284647.

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

Street Dance @6.30-7.30pm. For 9-16 years old. £4. Brackenbury Sports Centre.

07549130959. justjaydance.co.uk.

Anglo Scottish Dancing @7.30-9.30pm. Trinity Methodist Church Hall. £3. 11th Jan to 29th March (excl. 15th March) and 19th April to 31st May. Contact Libby on 01473 721270 or Stuart 672327.

Thursdays Speakers of Felixstowe (The second Thursday of the month) @7.30pm. A warm welcome awaits.

Landguard Room, Marlborough Hotel.

Felixstowe Fit Club @8.15pm-9.30pm Fun activities to help you lead a healthy active lifestyle. At St Philips Church Hall, Wadgate Road, IP11 2LP. Your 1st week is free!

Then only £1 each week. www.felixstowefitclub.co.uk or call/text Jamma on 07850214463 Walking Football @6.30-7.30pm. Outdoor 5-a-side over 50’s. £3. Brackenbury. 270278.

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

Felixstowe Opportunity Group @1-3pm. For children from birth and for their siblings. £1.50.

Maidstone Campus of the Academy. 286399 or FB: 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. All welcome. FREE. Broadway House, Orwell Road.

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

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

Fridays Rob’s Spiritual Awareness Centre (First Friday of the month) @7-10pm.

Open to all faiths, denominations and beliefs. £2. Trimley Welcome Hall, Trimley High Street. robert.lummis@ntlworld.com.

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

Felixstowe Country Market @9.30-11am. Homemade preserves, eggs, garden produce and crafts.

Trades and Labour Club, High Road West. 272003. www.country-markets.co.uk.

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 songs and crafts for pre-school. Free. 694880.

Saturdays Baby Ballroom Lesson @9am. At St. Edmunds Church Hall Langer Road . £3. 07757217456 Felixstowe Old People’s Welfare Association @9.30am-12.30pm. At Senior Citizens Centre at Broadway House, Orwell Road. Pop in for a cuppa. Meet old and new friends and relax. 278061.

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

Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road. FREE. Felixstowe Indoor Bowls Club @8am-8pm (Sat & Sun) Felixstowe Leisure Centre. 694600.

Sundays Jazz East at The Alex @8-10.30pm. The Alex. 123, Undercliff Road West. Free! www.jazzeast.vpweb.co.uk.

Dance Classes @10-11am. 4-7year olds: Ballet and modern dance. @11am-12pm. 8-12 year olds: modern and street dance class.

Brackenbury Sports Centre. £5. 270278.

With thanks to Visit Felixstowe for their event information.

To submit an event for the magazine email us at: info@thefelixstowemagazine.com.

We try and ensure the listings are correct, but please check with the organisers of activities and events when attending for the first time.

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