The Felixstowe Magazine - September 2017

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Welcome to September...

With exams done, results gotten, a beautiful Summer (still lingering at the time of writing) and a brand-new term ahead, The Felixstowe Magazine team would like to wish all our Felixstowe youth a great start to the new academic year!

We have some lovely content this month including the incredible work of Rob Lummis’ charitable organisation, which has raised almost £4000 to support local charities and volunteers in Felixstowe this past year (page 4). We also have the usual wit and humour by our lovely local lad, Dean Wales, along with Doreen’s informative take on the past couple of months.

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I’d like to give a special shout out to the photographer for this month’s cover, Adam McCallum - this is one of my personal favourites! If you’d like to submit a cover photo, feel free to email us.

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Happy September to you all!

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Publisher: Birdy Publications Ltd, t/a The Felixstowe Magazine. Delivered by Tony, Michele, Elaine, Brian, Jill, Dean and Richard.The views expressed by individuals in any letter or article included at the discretion of the publishers are not necessarily the views of the Editor or publisher. Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this magazine and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the publishers of this publication will not hold themselves responsible for any inaccuracies. Inclusion of advertisers in this magazine is not necessarily a recommendation but we do hope they give a good quality service. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior permission of the publishers and contributors.

This month’s photography Cover Adam McCallum Facebook: Mr Skits Photography Photo of the month Dennise McCarthy

Page 3 BASIC Life Charity Page 4 Rob Lummis Spiritual Awareness Centre cheque donations Page 6 Local lad Dean Wales Page 7 Local theatre Spa Pavilion

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Photo of the month

Page 8 Town and around Doreen Savage Page 9 Festival of Fabric Page 11 September’s Recipe Page 12 & 13 What’s on Page 14 Index page

BASIC Life Charitv Charity Last month we promised to share a new idea we’ve had which we think will appeal to a lot of Felixstowe folk of all ages.

We’ve been in touch with the council and Mayor Nick Barber and we’ve been promised a plot of land which we want to call ‘The BASIC Community Farm’.

OK it won’t be a farm as such but it’ll be an allotment [or two combined] which we want to invite residents of the Felixstowe, Walton and Trimley villages to join.

We’re really at the early stages of the idea but we know we’re going to need one or two experienced gardeners to help with the day to day management – so if you or somebody you know might be perfect for the role please ask them to get in touch!

The overall idea is that we’ll have a membership scheme which will allow members to use the plot whenever they want and to put in however much [or little] effort they want.

We know how hard it is to maintain a plot on your own so if we all work together we should be able to produce some brilliant crops and flowers! And at the same time we’ll produce a new community!

We’re hoping that some of the fruit and vegetables grown can be used at our

“A regular update from this brilliant local charity, providing financial, practical and general support” Pop-up shops – so it really will be the community helping the community – which is what we love so much!

Speaking of fruit and vegetables, a massive thank you to Nacton Farm and Goslings Farm shop for their amazing contributions during August. This was the first time they had contributed and we were delighted to pass on the produce.

Please support those who are helping us to make our community better. These include Anchor Bakery, The Bread Shop, Tesco, Morrisons and now the two organisations mentioned above.

Don’t forget we’re still selling books at three for £1 at both of our shops - it doesn’t matter if they are hardbacks or paperbacks - it’s the same rate for all!

Have a great September!

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Rob Lummis Spiritual Awareness Centre My Awareness Centre is a non-profit organisation, which I set up 3 years ago to provide succour to victims and the family of victims of cancer. The centre holds vibrant fairs on the last Friday of every month. All funds made by the entrance fee go to good local causes and charities, which are chosen by the people who attend the Centre.

As always, the cheque presentation event was electric, surrounded by wonderful energies, which people commented on all through the evening.

We handed over a cheque of £1200 to The East Suffolk Association for the Blind (The Felixstowe sector) and £100 to Pam and Heather for their volunteer work in Guyana. These astonishing local ladies took medical equipment, blankets, recycled wheel chairs and many more needed items to Guyana. Being qualified state registered nurses with basic resources, Pam and Heather also worked with the children and adults in the hospital.

Both such worthwhile causes, along with the support that I receive with the Mind, Body & Spirit fairs, for which 80% of the funds for into the pot, I’m feeling proud of the support that the public give so freely.

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“Update of the charitable donations by Rob Lummis and his Spiritual Awareness Centre” Since setting up the centre 3 years ago in October, we have donated £3900 to local good causes and charities. Above is a photo of the cheque presentation.

I’d like the public in Felixstowe to know that this is their Awareness Centre and you all have shown how much this means to you, in so many ways, so I say a great big thank you to all.

For more information or to get involved, email Rob at: robert.lummis@ntlworld.com Facebook: Rob’s Awareness Centre The Awareness Centre is open on the first Friday of the month and includes a vibrant fair with stalls, a spiritual healer, card readers, music by up and coming singer/song writers, all of whom donate their time.

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Between a Rock and a Hardware Shop I need to get it off my chest that I am forced to make the occasional uncharacteristic journey to the local hardware store (well it makes a change from Fortnum & Mason) for items like an Osbourne & Little wallpaper sample or a tube of UHU – that’s the glue by the way and not one of my informal greetings!

Although I don’t particularly relish the notion of going, once you step inside, the aroma of ironmongery has something about it that has the ability to excite a person going about their visit to B&Q… or is that just me? You must know what I mean, the heady mix of wooden garden furniture, fertiliser and oily tools.

“Random ramblings by our local lad” cold), or Clair de Lune. That’s fine but then they try them all again, usually 5 or 6 times. Okay it’s getting annoying now. Then it happens. They find the Disney doorbell, the one that is stuck on ‘Let it Go’! Aaaaaaghhhhhhh!!

This wall of torture is a plonker magnet. It has the same effect on the wally-segment of society as a four day old tuna sandwich has on bluebottles.

Then there’s the newly-weds spat. They enter the store, hand-in-hand, smiling and blowing kisses at each other (bleeughh!) and wander over to the lamp section. It starts off calm, with lovely exchanges like, “You choose baby,” “No you choose one darling.” But, what they’re forgetting is there’s a fundamental biological difference between men and women, especially when lampshades (oh and headboards and dare I risk saying driving) are concerned. So in no time at all their inaugural row has begun over why it should be a crystal-drop over a Man United paper globe.

There you are contemplating critical matters like whether it’s classier to have ‘flock’, ‘woodchip’ or ‘Anaglypta’ or whether it’s easier to wipe off a smoothie/blender incident on eggshell or gloss and it begins. It’s not too bad to start with as it typically opens with an understated ‘bing bong’. Then another. But then it progresses to a rendition of Green Sleeves (that was a nickname of a lad at school but I won’t go into why, but I will add he always had a

And there’s the geezer – we all know one – who swans in wearing all the gear. Dungarees, steel toe-cap boots (with acid proof soles), leather pinafore, impenetrable gauntlets, tool-belt (populated with every tool under the sun and a Yorkie bar) and safety glasses. He strolls around with a blue-print in his mitts and you think, “Blimey this guy means business”. You gawp at him in awe as he saunters over to the checkout with a PrittStick and a Minions bath mat.

However, as with anything that offers a small amount of joy, there is always the odd distraction.

How about this as a starter? Why do DIY shops insist on wiring up a board of doorbells? Loads of them. All in one place.

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“Updates from our local theatre” The fabulous Searchers return this month (2nd Sept) by popular demand and then Spirit of the Blitz conjures up great memories on 7th at 2.30pm - a tribute to the legendary stars who kept us smiling through our darkest days. Sat 9th we welcome back another great show – Simply the Best Tina Turner Experience – Julie Nevada’s stunning live Tina Turner Experience is returning. Don’t miss this high energy show this time around. Don’t miss the high voltage Rock of Ages – The Musical (14th, 15th and 16th) the definitive, hilarious 80’s rock musical featuring legendary songs and rock and roll debauchery! The following weekend the Spa plays host to the Buddy Holly Dance Party on Saturday 23rd. Finishing off a packed start to the new season is A Night of Dirty Dancing on Thursday 28th and finally for the very first time since it’s reopened – The Pasadena Roof Orchestra featuring timeless classics from the popular great American song book.

A sneak look at next month’s shows include; Wannabe – Spice Girls Show (6th), Back to Bacharach (7th) and then on Friday 13th October we welcome the King of Pop – Navi! A very special show also this month to raise money for the British Heart Foundation and Felixstowe’s Salvation Army is our Heart of Gold show Fri 20th October. Just announced also for October is Harry Panto & The Chamber Pot of Secrets

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Felixstowe town and around The sky outside is dark and the weather gloomy at the time of writing – not at all what the beginning of August should be like! However, there has been some glorious weather that has been great for the many events that have been taking place in the town during the past month.

The prelude to Carnival in July was the wonderful Last Night of the Proms concert held on the Events area. There were people as far as the eye could see all enjoying the music and it was a triumph and must become an annual event.

The Carnival parade this year was, in my opinion, one of the best we have had for many years.

It was certainly one of the biggest and was colourful and entertaining. I loved it. The stalls and music events again around the events area proved to be a great draw and the fireworks on the Sunday were also some of the best seen in years. The Port contributed a large sum of money in sponsorship this year and the firework display benefitted. Great credit to the volunteers associated with the Carnival committee for a weekend of wonderful entertainment.

At the end of July the Pier opened to the public and wow, what a triumph that has been with members of the public. The Pier has been crammed with people and I have heard nothing but praise for it. Once the area in front of the Leisure Centre is completed that whole complex will be a great visitor destination in its own right. Congratulations to Stan Threadwell for giving the town a Pier of which we can be justifiably proud.

The free open air cinema event also on the events area coincided with the opening of the Pier and attracted over 1000 people. The public had been asked to choose the films to be shown and these were Finding Nemo, The Goonies and Pirates of the Caribbean – the Curse of the Black Pearl. The Town Council’s

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“Update from our local town councillor” Youth Forum elected to support this event with their £2000 annual budget and it is to be hoped this event will be repeated as it was undoubtedly very popular.

I attended the official opening of the news joint Police/Fire Service HQ at the end of July. This new extended facility at the old Fire Station will provide modern and purpose-built accommodation for both public services and will be especially welcome by the local police force after the archaic facilities at the old Police Station. The CCTV system that has been housed at the top of the old building for years will now transfer over into a modern ground floor room in the new building and will provide the volunteers who operate the system with comfortable facilities in which to carry out their late night surveillance operations.

I do hope that with the move the numbers of volunteers will increase for this role as numbers have fallen in recent times. Discussions as to the future of the old Police Station and the buildings behind will now start with the planners at the District and will, I imagine, eventually provide some much needed housing in the town.

My moan about abandoned shopping seems to have fallen on deaf ears. Whilst shopping this week I saw goods left all over the store! Perhaps the culprits don’t read!

Have a great rest of the summer – weather permitting.

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Festival of Fabric is a one day festival dedicated to home dressmaking with a vintage theme.

Following the amazing success of the first Festival of Fabric in February 2017, Felixstowe Sewing School are delighted to announce the second Festival is to be held on Saturday, 7th October at Old Felixstowe Community Centre. This event is a one day celebration of retro style dressmaking and offers a unique opportunity to vintage fashionistas and sewists to buy from specialist traders under one roof.

With two trading areas there are sellers of vintage and retro style fabric, patterns, sewing machines, knitting and crochet yarns and patterns, as well as more haberdashery than you can shake a stick at. Sway through the trading area to the sweet sound of Swing from vintage DJ The Muffin Man and refresh yourself by drinking from proper porcelain at the ‘Welcome Café’.

If that’s not enough find inspiration at the exhibition of fashion and accessories from the 40s to the 70s. You can join in with a nostalgic sewing/millinery workshop with our super team of specialist teachers.

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Chickpea & Roast Pepper Veaaie Veggie Burgers Buraers If you’re a dyed-in-the-wool vegetarian, or want to try something a bit healthier for dinner and skip the meat, this could be just what you’re looking for! Simple to make and extremely yummy, these are a great crowd pleaser for dinner.

You will need: 100g (3½oz) pine nuts 1 tsp of olive oil 1 bunch spring onions, sliced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 150g (5oz) roasted red peppers 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 x 30g pack basil leaves 100g (3½oz) vegetarian hard cheese 25g fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs 1 tbsp olive oil

“Celebrating Felixstowe’s many cultural delights with what we love best... food!” pan and cook the spring onions and garlic for 5 minutes, until softened. Leave to cool, slightly.

In a food processor, whizz the roasted red peppers, chickpeas, the spring onion mixture, basil leaves, cheese and a little seasoning until combined. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the toasted pine nuts and breadcrumbs.

Divide the mixture into 6 patties.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and cook each patty for 3-4 minutes each side, until golden. Serve in lightly toasted buns with the baby spinach leaves and a dollop of seasoned yogurt and enjoy!

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What’s on in Felixstowe Open until Sunday 29th October Felixstowe Museum Exhibitions World War I and 60’s Corner @noon-5pm Felixstowe Museum, IP11 3TW Two different exhibitions for 2017.

World War I - looking at the context of armed forces’ activities in Felixstowe and the surrounding area, and how these affected the lives of local inhabitants.

Artefacts, documents, records and photographs. Section on the bombing of Felixstowe in 1917.

60’s Corner - clothes, memorabilia and other artefacts.

Open every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, then every Wednesday to the end of September, (last entry @4.30).

Adults £2, children (5 to 16 years) 50p, children (under 5 years) free. Please note: prices may be different for special events.

01394 674355. www.felixstowemuseum.org Sunday 3rd September Art on the Prom @10am-4.30pm Seafront, IP11 2AG (Spa to Pier) Contemporary art fair offering something for all the family.

Over 100 artists from East Anglia

Successfully moving people for over 38 years

and beyond will be displaying and selling original artwork in a wide variety of media, including painting, ceramics, glass, photography and textiles.

Free art activity tents, led by local artists, offering children and adults the opportunity to have-a-go at making art. Display of art work by local schoolchildren. Unique art installation. Live music and entertainment. Refreshments.

Admission free. 01394 671033. www.artontheprom.org Monday 4th September Felixstowe Walkers @10.30am A walk through woodlands and heathland of Martlesham Heath, meet in the M&S Simply Food car park. Distance 3 miles. Grade 2

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

Wednesday 6th September Bird watching at Shingle Street @9am Meet at Pump House Car Park TM367 440. £3 per adult. A Felixstowe Group of Suffolk Wildlife Trust Event. For info call Dave Langlois 01394 210535 Sat 9th and Sun 10th September

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Come and meet a motley band of pirates, smugglers, cutthroats and wenches, having made landfall at Felixstowe to carouse and celebrate their success on the high seas. Learn to talk like a pirate, sea shanties, sword fighting, net making, games and treasure trail. Normal admission charges for the Fort apply, plus donations requested for activities.

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Tuesday 12th September Felixstowe Area Social Club for Retired Persons @2pm At Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road. Mr Andy Malcolm will give a talk. “The true cost of Fish - the fishermen’s mission”. New members welcome.

Call Stephen Cox for info on 809794.

Tuesday 19th September Evening talk on Grasshoppers and Bushcrickets @7.30pm £2.50 p/adult Evening talk with slides by John Biglin at Broadway House, Orwell Road Felixstowe. A Felixstowe Group of Suffolk Wildlife Trust Event. More info call Dave Langlois 01394 210535

Felixstowe Horticultural Society @7:30pm Suzanne Steer will talk about Japanese gardens. Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, Felixstowe. Visitors welcome. £3. www.felixstowehorticultural.co.uk

Wednesday 20th September Nature walk at Lackford Lakes @9am-3pm £3 p/adult. Nature walk at Lackford Lakes, Bury St Edmonds.

Meet at reserve carpark TL 800 705. A Felixstowe Group of Suffolk Wildlife Trust Event. More details from Dave Langlois 210535.

Felixstowe Art Group @7.30pm Illustrated presentation by Andrew Casey. ‘Art Deco ceramics ‘ at Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe. Members free, guests £2. 01394 276975 www.felixstoweaergroup.org Wednesday 13th September Music in Felixstowe @11.30am At His Lordship’s Library, the Orwell Hotel. Jazz trio - Nigel Virley piano, John Parker guitar, Emma Vinyard bass. £10 from Stillwater Books and on 01394 670633.

Saturday 16th & 17th September Pirate Weekend (‘International Talk like a Pirate Day’) @10am-4pm Landguard Fort, IP11 3TW. Ahoy there me hearties! A weekend of pirate-related activities and fun at Landguard Fort.

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Stone Unveiling & Exhibition for Radio Caroline Sat @2.30pm (stone unveiling) Sat @9am-6pm and Sun 10am-4pm (exhibition) Unveiling the commemoration stone for Radio Caroline, UK’s first offshore radio station. Fantastic exhibition of related memorabilia at the Trinity Methodist Church.

(Closed during stone unveiling).

For info call Brian on 07714 596655.

Thursday 21st September Colneis Flower Club @7.30pm Talk by Wendy Goodliff, Spalding.

‘Stitch in Time’. A Practice Piece: ‘Exhibit Incorporating Fabric’. At the Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, IP11 9NB. For info, please call 01394 282 468.

Saturday 23rd September Music in Felixstowe @7.30pm At St John’s Church “Last Night of the Proms” The Festival Orchestra leader/soloist Nicholas Ward and Felixstowe Community Choir £15 includes wine. Children free.

Tickets from Stillwater Books and on 01394 670633 Saturday 7th October Festival of Fabric @10 am to 4 pm Festival of Fabric is a one day

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Old Felixstowe Community Centre. £4 (under 16 free) Wheelchair accessible. Free parking. For info contact Amanda on 07787 981493 amanda_bowden18@hotmail.com www.festivaloffabric.co.uk facebook: Festival of Fabric instagram: Festival of Fabric Mondays Bridge Club @6.45-10pm Rubber Bridge Partners. Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe.

Call Ron on 277085.

A V A GO Art Group @1.30-4.30pm For pros and amateurs.

Refreshments incl. £2. St Edmunds Hall, Langer Road. 275690.

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 The Felixstowe Master Mariners (every third Tuesday) A luncheon meeting at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club and those interested in attending please see www.mastermariners.uk.

Felixstowe Harmonies @7.30 - 9.30pm during school term.

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

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Baby & Toddler Group (term time only) @10-11.45am £1 per family at the 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. 14th September until 14th December. Newcomers and experienced dancers welcome - no need for a partner and first taster session free! No club fee just £3 per session: Contact Libby 01473 721270 Thursdays Speakers of Felixstowe (The second Thursday of the month) @7.30pm A warm welcome awaits. Landguard Room, Marlborough Hotel.

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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)

P.T CARPENTRY and property maintenance • • • • • • •

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@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.

Felixstowe Walkers - 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

With thanks to Visit Felixstowe for their event information.

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

Please check with the organisers of activities and events when attending for the first time.

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