The Felixstowe Magazine - February 2016

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Contents

Page 4 St Elizabeth’s Hospice Page 5 Local Record Breaker Page 6 Mystery Shopper Page 7 News from Coastwatch Page 8 Recipe Page 9 Stennetts Café Page 10-12 Doreen Savage and Town Crier Updates Page 13 Local Lad: Dean Wales Page 14 Local Theatre Page 15 Walk for Cancer Page 16 Local Law Page 17 BASIC Life Charity Page 18 Give a Bug a Home Page 19 Hattie Wins a BEM Page 20/21 What’s On Listing Page 22 Index of Advertisers

Note from the Editor

Welcome to the February edition of The Felixstowe Magazine I don’t know about you but I’m really pleased to get back into a rountine again now that we’re well into 2016 and I’m excited to share with your some quality features from the best of Felixstowe.

We have some really lovely news where one particular local has been recognised for her stellar work in music, our very own, Hattie Bennett (p.19). We also have the unveiling of the much awaited Martello Tower ‘P’ (p.7) and also news from what I think is a very special group who promote awareness of better environments for local wildlife, right in our own gardens! I think this is particularly lovely for children to get involved in.

We’ve got some big dates in February: Shove Tuesday (9th) - food lovers can lavish upon the pancake recipe we’ve got for you on p.8, and Valentines Day (14th) - would love to see your pictures of you and your significant other to post online for February. Mother’s Day is nice and early on the 6th March too... one certainly not to forget (special shout out to Mummy Birdy for how brilliant she’s been!)

As always, we love hearing about and featuring local groups and events so stay in touch...

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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. We take complaints you make about our advertisers seriously. We have the following policy on this: first complaint about an advertiser is logged here in our offices, if we receive another complaint we write to the advertiser concerned and notify them we have had two complaints and if we receive another complaint we will no longer accept their adverts. If and when a third complaint arrives we will verify that all complaints received were genuine and inform the advertiser that we will no longer be promoting their business and inform them why.

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Local Hospice Local hospice care, for local people...

Felixstowe Friends of St Elizabeth Hospice Since its conception in January 2008, the Felixstowe friends group has raised over £66,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice. We have a committee of eleven members and numerous volunteers to help at events and functions.

Our main fundraising comes from three street collections and three quiz nights a year. We have also been one of the Mayor’s charity’s helping at her functions and collecting many tombola prizes from business’s in the town. Also held a very successful Fashion Show at the Orwell Hotel, several coffee mornings, fayres, and supporting the hospice at their events have all contributed to the much needed funds.

We are a very friendly group and hold meetings usually every five to six weeks and are always looking for new ways to raise money for this much needed service in our area.

St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for people living with a progressive illness. Our work is centred around an individual’s needs, which means specialist support, wherever it is required. We care for people at home, in the community or at the hospice. We help people deal with problems such as pain, anxiety and fatigue, as well as offering practical advice and family support.

St Elizabeth Hospice is an independent charity, which provides services free of charge. Our services cost £9.1 million a year to run, with almost three quarters of that figure coming from the local community. We rely on

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If you would like to come and meet our group to either join our committee or be available for an hour or two at events and functions we organise, then please contact Lena Moreton, the Secretary: Lena Moreton 01394 286901 lena-fred@uwclub.net

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Local Record Breaker

Our record breaking legend is back! This time with a bit of fun in honour of Shrove Tuesday…

Dean’s New Pancake Flipping Record

Dean Gould now holds over forty world records, since beating his first in 1984 and has privately performed his records and slight of hand tricks one to one for many celebrities, including guitarist, Brian May (from Queen), Cilla Black, Dannii Minogue, Paul Daniels, Usain Bolt, and Eric Bristow.

In honour of one of our favourite foods and for just a bit of good old-fashioned fun, Dean gave The Felixstowe Magazine another exclusive by flipping...one pancake in a pan 525 times in three minutes!

Book of Records. Dean says, “These newer sites are as good and include all countries around the world including; India, USA, Russia and Europe. They have given the ordinary person a chance to set or beat a record and get his or her record accepted by at least one or more record organisation.

This new world record adds to Dean’s previous pancake flipping records, which were: • Most times a pancake flipped in two minutes: 399 • Most times a pancake flipped in five minutes: 851

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• Most times a pancake flipped in two minutes with two pans with two hands: 90 each hand (180) • Fastest time to flip a pancake 100 times: 26 seconds

Dean is the President of Record Holders Republic, an online hub for international records. Since becoming the second governing body on Human Achievement in 2001, many rival record breaking websites have sprouted up watering down the first few well-known record breaking websites like the Guinness World Records and Alternative

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You may ask what makes a record official and who or what organisation has the right to adjudicate and confirm a record as official.

Well, all record sites are official, as they are well known within the record-breaking community. Though the quantity of websites may have contributed to how much record-breaking has been overshadowed, it does mean that anyone can be a record-breakers. For this very reason and to promote the weird, wonderful, crazy and colourful, we set up Record Holders Republic, a website for you to submit your records and follow other record-breakers in the world.”

You can find more of Dean’s records as well as his fellow record-breakers across the country on his website: www.recordholdersrepublic.co.uk.

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

Vincent Grace Hair Design

Most women will understand that there is nothing worse than to be caught having an ‘affair’ with another hair stylist; that guilty feeling when you run into your former stylist with a brand new Barnet! I’ve tried several haircutting options in Felixstowe, but have remained ‘faithful’ to Vincent Grace for the last two years.

It takes time to find the right match for you and your hair; for a stylist to understand your hair’s peculiarities and your own preferences. Sometimes it can take years and seems unattainable, but once you find it, it’s magic!

I passed Vincent Grace for a number of years before booking an appointment. I’m not sure why I didn’t before, probably because it had that air of an exclusive boutique and I am not an ‘exclusive boutique’ kind of a girl. Although great care has been taken with the décor, and ambience, what is noticeable is that Vincent Grace has a lovely buzzy, friendly atmosphere. You can see the stylists really trying meet their patrons’ expectations, like the day when several Italian ladies were having their hair done for a wedding with quite specific expectations, but not necessarily the skills to convey this verbally! Through good humour and perseverance, these ladies went to their wedding with their fascinators firmly in place.

I will definitely remain faithful to my stylist Louise, most importantly because she is an excellent stylist! But also because of her a sense of fun and adventure; I’ve thrown

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‘ombre’, ‘sombre’ and ‘strobe highlights’ at her and pretty much never had the same hairstyle twice. She’s always up to the challenge and is honest about what she thinks will and will not work. We don’t always get it right but she listens and we work through the problem to improve the cut. She can be quite emotionally intelligent which makes the whole experience enjoyable – the whole ‘me’ is looked after, not just my hair.

The lovely cuppas and fresh magazines also help. Vincent Grace appears to a have quite a number of ‘faithfuls’ – with good reason! When I leave Vincent Grace with my new hairdo, I open the door and pause for a brief second, I’ll smile to myself and hold my head a little higher as a walk home, nothing like a post hairdo sashay!

Congratulations to Sam and her team for offering such a great service to the windswept ladies of Felixstowe!

Grace Vincent Hair Design 73-75 High Road West, 01394 278222

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Local News

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News from the restored Martello Tower...

Felixstowe Coastwatch Needs You!

Martello Tower ‘P’ – home of Felixstowe Coastwatch has been restored to its former glory. Following some eighteen months of work all of the protective sheeting and scaffolding has now been removed and the new limestone rendering has returned the tower to a similar appearance it had when it was first built over 200 years ago.

The work has been largely funded by Bloor Homes and Suffolk Coastal, with further funding provided by Historic England and WREN National Heritage Fund. In addition to the exterior of the tower being completely refurbished much work has also been done to restore the interior of the tower.

The Felixstowe Coastwatch lookout station, sitting on top of the tower, has also benefitted from financial help from Suffolk Coastal. A new computer system and marine radio has enabled Coastwatch to ensure their equipment meets their needs as they endeavour to improve the safety of all users of the coast and inshore waters in the Felixstowe area.

Senior Watchkeeper, Alan Peck, said that Coastwatch are now in a position to seek additional volunteers to help man this busy station. Their aim is to grow their band of volunteer watchkeepers so that they can man the station 365 days a year. Each volunteer is asked to commit to doing an average of two four-hour watches per month, although many choose to do more. No previous knowledge is required as full training is provided through a self-study manual and monthly hands-on training sessions at the tower.

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If you are interested in joining you are invited to visit the tower to see first-hand what we do and what is required of a Watchkeeper. If you are still interested you will be invited to attend a four-hour watch as an observer. You may then decide whether or not you wish to apply to formally join Coastwatch as a Trainee Watchkeeper. Alan said that although some Watchkeepers have previous experience of working at sea, or as boat-owners, many have no real experience at all.

In addition to watchkeeping duties Coastwatch arrange various visits and social events. Past visits have been made to Felixstowe Docks, Naval dockyards, RNLI stations, RAF stations, boatbuilders, Coastguard stations and also a day on a tug operating from Felixstowe Docks. Social events include dinners, music nights and a quiz night is planned for 2016.

Anyone interested in joining us to help keep the Felixstowe beaches and inshore waters safer should firstly contact the Deputy Manager on 01394-286671.

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

American Pancakes

These American pancakes are so yummy. Instead of being thin and silky they are exquisitely fluffy and thick.

‘Simple’ is the magic word for these babies so a great chance for the kids to get involved!

Ingredients

3 large free-range eggs 115g plain flour

1 heaped teaspoon baking powder 140ml milk

1 pinch of salt Method

First separate the eggs, so the whites go into one bowl and yolks into another. Add the flour, baking powder and milk to the yolks and mix to a smooth thick batter. Whisk the whites with the salt until they form stiff peaks, then fold into the batter.

Heat a non-stick pan on a medium heat. Pour some of your batter into the pan and fry for a couple of minutes until it starts to look golden and firm. At this point you can sprinkle a whole variety of toppings, like: sweetcorn, banana, chocolate, bacon with maple syrup (so

yum!), blueberries... anything goes! If you have a topping, sprinkle it on to the uncooked side before loosening with a spatula and flipping the pancake over. Continue frying until both sides are golden.

The great thing with American pancake batter is that you can make them large or small. The size of a saucer is best as you won’t fill yourself up too much on one and can therefore try lots of different toppings.

You can serve them doused in maple syrup, with butter or crème fraîche or a blob of your favourite ice cream.

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Local Community

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A little corner of heaven with Stennetts beautiful cakes and food...

Stennetts Community Cafe Stennetts Community Cafe and Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant have something in common, we are both Social Enterprise’s, a not for profit business with a social purpose. Our purpose is to support adults with disabilities to be active citizens within their local community while providing the local community with good food in a lovely setting.

We operate from The Victoria Hall Pavilion on Stennetts Playing Field, home of the Trimley Red Devils Football Club.

On Tuesdays we offer placements to people who would like to learn to cook. A typical Tuesday sees us preparing vegetables, making cakes, biscuits and pastry, preparing light lunch dishes and most importantly, cooking that day’s lunch!!

skills. Everyone starts by peeling veg so we can assess basic cooking ability. We make all our food from scratch so there are plenty of opportunities to learn delicious, nutritious and economic cooking skills.

Somewhere between 12 noon and 1pm we all sit down together to eat lunch, anyone visiting at that time is invited to join us. We feel sitting and eating together is a valuable part Today we had ham hock and vegetable soup with homemade bread; in that meal alone there are many basic cooking of the day. After lunch we normally ice cakes, clear up and set up the cafe for re-opening. All valuable skills to be learnt.

On Wednesday and Thursday we are open for drinks, homemade cakes and light lunches, our prices are reasonable, our cakes, for example, are £1 a slice and our jacket filled potatoes start at £2.50.

The first Wednesday of the month is our toddler session from 10-11am, cook and craft on a seasonal theme, in March our theme is Easter and is on 2nd.

We also offer a buffet service and can deliver lunches to the Stennetts Close and the St Marys Close area of Trimley.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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THE FELIXSTOWE TOWN CRIER UPDATES Felixstowe Town and Around News We’re now nicely into 2016 and I hope the year ahead will be a good one for Felixstowe and its residents.

I must make mention of the Ice Rink which was at Great Eastern Square from the 19th-23rd December. The rink was supported by other attractions and the whole Square was alive with the sounds of enjoyment from children and adults alike. The rink was provided through partnership funding from The Co-op, local District Councillors budgets, Felixstowe Youth Forum and the Town Council. All the comments I have received have been positive and I do hope we can make this an annual event in the coming years.

The coming year will bring lots of new challenges regarding funding. It is looking very likely that the District council will be increasing its share of Council Tax by around 2% for the 2016/17 financial year. Government funding by way of the Revenue Support Grant has been reduced by 40% over the last five years and it is planned to remove this funding completely over the next four years. The New Homes Bonus funding which Suffolk Coastal has been receiving has been included in the Council’s Core Spending Power but this too will reduce dramatically in the future. Felixstowe Town Council looked closely at its budget for the coming financial year at its meeting in January.

Council Tax also includes the proportions charged by the County Council and Police. As both those organisations are also experiencing financial restraints – it remains to be seen what, if any, increases they levy. As you are probably aware, there is a review of Policing in Suffolk ongoing at the present time and the Town Council have requested a meeting with the Police Commissioner to find out what the implications are for Felixstowe.

You will remember that there was a furore regarding the future of brown bins collections and whether or not a charge should be levied for emptying these bins. The District council

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reviewed the whole issue of brown bins and the type of waste that could be put into them and decided not to levy a charge for bin emptying and to maintain the disposal of food waste with organic waste as it has been doing in the past.

Premier Inn should be opening soon and Wetherspoons has all the permissions needed to start work when it sees fit.

Lots of new businesses in town too, all adding to the wonderful retail shopping in Felixstowe.

I love the new shelter in the Town Hall Gardens and I think that area of the gardens is my favourite.

Good to see so many people out and about during these colder month. The seafront cafes and restaurants were all busy when I looked!

Wishing you a lovely February.

Doreen Savage.

Felixstowe Family History Society If your New Year resolution was 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

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Lioness Club of Felixstowe Now well into 2016 it is time to reflect on our activities and achievements during the past year, as well as looking forward to what the New Year of 2016 will bring for Lionesses.

We ended the year on a positive note, when our fifteenth Lioness, Sandy, was sponsored by Lioness Sue and inducted by President Val at our Christmas get-together. This was a great time of fun, friendship and food, not forgetting one or two glasses of mulled wine or other beverages!

We continued to enjoy being helpful, too, as well as appreciating the social occasions. Two Lionesses helped at the Christmas tea-party for Rose Care Suffolk; strictly ‘backroom girls’, we spent an afternoon cutting up cake, buttering scones and dealing with a mountain of washing-up!

The Lionesses were out in full force on December 19th, when Trinity Church held their annual Nativity Display. We served refreshments and manned bric-a-brac and jewellery stalls.

This was a most enjoyable occasion, enhanced by the singing of carols by local Brownies, and all profits went to charities.

All news of future activities will be in our next update. For details of events and more information about Lionesses, please email Val: vijinks880@hotmail.com

Felixstowe Recorded Music Society “What sort of music do you like?” There is such an enormous, even bewildering, range of music. What is a great shame, we think, is to have a preconceived notion of what sort of music you like or – worse – what you don’t like and don’t want to hear. The FRMS is a great opportunity to experience an enthusiast advocating their choice of music and sharing their enjoyment. You might even be converted!

We’ve been around for more than 60 years now - we used

11 to be the Felixstowe and District Gramophone Society – and the range of music and style of presentation have accordingly changed with the times. Nowadays presentations are as likely to include tracks from the jazz, folk and even pop worlds, as well as the classics. Our meetings consist of a presentation of a choice of music by a member or a guest, usually with a connecting theme, with a refreshment break at about 8.30 - a chance for chat, renew acquaintances or make new friends.

We know that it can be quite daunting to come along to a club or society for the first time but we can only say that we genuinely welcome fresh faces and promise a friendly greeting.

On 2nd March Philip Jordan gives us “Another Musical Journey” – Philip travels extensively in the USA and always gives us a very informative talk as well as finding some interesting and unusual music. On 16th March Ivan Ross has chosen “Musical Schizophrenia” as his title and on 30th March, Heather Farthing’s title is the seasonally-appropriate “Spring Forward”.

Meetings start at 7.30pm in the United Reformed Church Hall, Tomline Road. You can find out more by picking up copies of our Programme or Newsletter from Stillwater Books or contact Mike Fowle on 01394 275098.

News From FADOS Following the excitement and activity of the Christmas and New Year period, the FADOS Production Committee was not able to arrange a planning meeting up until now, but one will be happening on Mon 11th and then we get up to speed.

We hope to mount a production for the early summer and also to have at least two social events. Possibly a Casino Evening and another entertainment/supper/quiz, which was very well received last year. Later on in the Autumn we hope to return to the production of Pack of Lies which had to be replaced last year.

Do you ever look at upcoming events and think ‘Why don’t they do something different’? If you have any ideas about plays, types of entertainment, social events etc. please contact us (me) on 01394 671 306 or email on su.stedman@hotmail,co,uk.

Any comments or observations are very welcome.

I would like to point out that our premises are available for hire a very competitive rates, particularly during the day.

Contact Susan Hawkes on 01394 279 613.

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THE FELIXSTOWE TOWN CRIER UPDATES Orwell Decorative and Fine Arts Society

After a lengthy break over Christmas and New Year, we have our first meeting of 2016 on February 3rd. It features Shirley Smith telling the story of the French royal Duc du Berry and the beautiful Book of Hours he had commissioned.

So why not join us as a member. We meet at Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew on the first Wednesday of most months. Lectures last about an hour, are wonderfully illustrated and are presented by national and international lecturers. Guests and non-members 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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Colneis Flower Club At last the days are getting longer and spring is round the corner. If you are feeling depressed by grey, cold, windy, rainy days why not come along to the next Colneis Flower Club demonstration where you will be assured of a warm reception, a warm hall and comfortable seats. You do not need any spe-

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cial knowledge; you don’t need to bring any equipment with you; you don’t need to be a particular age; if you come on your own you will be introduced to another member. All you need is a willingness to join in the fun and make new friends.

After the demonstration there is tea or coffee with biscuits and a raffle for the arrangements which have been created.

Our next meeting is at 7.30pm on Thursday 18 February when Linda Kingcott will be demonstrating.

The venue is the Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, Felixstowe, IP11 9NB. For more information please

Felixstowe Waves Swimming Club

Felixstowe Waves is your local community swimming club.

Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise for children due to its non-impact nature and low risk of injury. The club provides teaching and coaching for all levels of competitive swimming at Felixstowe Leisure Centre four nights a week. Our groups cater for all levels of swimming and training for ages five years and upwards. Teachers and coaches are all ASA qualified.

A free taster session is being held at 7pm on Friday 11th March 2016 at Felixstowe Leisure Centre where we are looking to recruit young swimmers aged between 6 – 10 years old.

To register, or for further information, please email Sam at membership@felixstowe-waves.com or visit our website at www.felixstowe-waves.com and send us an enquiry.

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

Blowing Hot and Cold

Having enjoyed a winter break in Derbyshire and enduring questions like: ‘Do you have gravy down South?’ and ‘So tell me, down your neck o’woods, has anyone heard of Greggs?’ – yes and we have whippets and flat caps too - it dawned on me what a varied reaction there is to our coldest season depending on where you are from.

I mean, let’s take Derbyshire for instance, just because I’ve recently returned from there. Okay it hasn’t been the chilliest winter ever experienced, but whilst lads were running around in shorts and Sheffield Wednesday (why can’t they play on Saturday like every other team?) singlets, I donned my fleece lined Peter Storm gilet with my microwaved oatmeal hand-warmer in the pocket. Even then I couldn’t wait to get back to my caravan and wrap my frozen mitts around a hot ‘Cadbury’s Mint Options’ filled melamine mug.

Conversely when my significant other and I wintered over in Athens a few years ago, I was skipping around in my Union Jack shorts, string vest, socks and sandals (how else would they know I was English and wouldn’t touch taramasalata?) and we boarded a ferry destined for one of the glorious Greek Islands. Whilst lounging, waggling our pinkies in the Aegean breeze and chewing on a dolmade it dawned on us that there were no other people up on deck. Venturing down below we discovered a whole host of Greek folk kitted out in jumpers, hats and boots sipping on cinnamon laced coffees. Although I must tell my well-travelled chum that she is wrong about Greeks loving Balaclavas; I don’t recall seeing even one. Or was it Baklava...Greek people love Baklava?

And then there are the outdoor pursuits.

Down in the balmy climes of Cornwall it’s not unheard of for bronzed folk with rippling abdominals and quadriceps hard as rock (and that’s just the pensioners – boy, Saga breaks are challenging these days) taking to the surf throughout

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the winter months. Whilst in the Outer Hebrides there’s countless parents breaking away from their SADS lamps, attempting to prise their sprogs’ tongues from frozen lampposts! It’s true, it’s a recognised sport up there! What else would you do with only 5 hours of daylight?

But it’s the behaviour of my fellow Suffolk inhabitants that I love during winter. We like to pretend we have it bad here.

We eagerly await 2 millimetres of sleet to fall, and then grab the sledge for a bit of mud-tobogganing, or building a snowman which comprises more of grass, shingle and dog’s whatsit than snow.

And then there’s us lot who dress for the Himalayas to stroll the glorious Felixstowe prom, only to arrive at one of the town’s marvellous hostelries having lost 7 pounds in sweat.

Well, however you get through winter, stay warm and have fun. See you in again in the Spring!

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

Legendary Performance to Break New Ground for the Felixstowe Spa The Legend of King Arthur comes to The Spa on Saturday February 13th 2016 and the audience are in for a legendary performance. Oddsocks Productions are currently on tour with their dynamic, musical and humorous interpretation of this olde English classic tale of romance and heroism.

The renowned touring company from Derby are bringing to life "The Legend of King Arthur" for a whole new audience to appreciate, and with romance, comedy and music the show is equally as suitable for all the family as it is for a romantic Valentine's eve treat. Be prepared for magic, music and mirth as the 'boy who would be king' pulls the sword from the stone. The audience are encouraged to cheer for their favourite jousting knight of the round table, whilst admiring the gutsy Lady Guinevere as she reveals her strength and skills.

There'll also be at least one big gasp from the stalls as Merlin magically controls the fates and fortunes of this classic English legend performed with a twist. Ray Anderson, Director for the Spa Pavilion explains "This is very much new ground for us, all of our market research pointed to people hoping to see professional touring theatre at The

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Spa and we are delighted to give them the opportunity for the first time in many years. This production is an exciting, interactive and action-packed winter treat for the whole family or indeed a pre-Valentine's night out with a loved one – either way it's a truly enjoyable performance."

Tickets for The Legend of King Arthur, on Saturday 13th February at 7.30pm, start from just £15.50 Adults, 65+ and Children from £8.50. Family Tickets from £44.

Don't forget we will have the café and bar open for two hours before the show with a special Valentine’s menu available, why not book a table now?

Tickets and café bookings via the box office on: 01394 284962 Thursday – Saturday 11am – 4pm or book your tickets on line www.felixstowespa.co.uk.

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A dedicated husband, Ian Grimshaw raising money in memory of his beloved wife, who he lost to cancer last year...

Boxing Day Walk for Cancer wife, Liz and daughter, Emma. Our goal was to walk from Felixstowe Ferry to Somersham Ward in Ipswich Hospital, in memory of my wife and to raise funds for Somersham Ward Support Group, who cared for Juliet during her final days.

We set off along the sea wall – against the wind! We ascended the steps at Brackenbury and the temptation to quit when we reached the top was almost overwhelming! But in no time at all we reach The Orwell Hotel.

Our walk took us up through the Trimley’s. At Station Road, Liz and Emma appeared with their friends, Sue and Charlotte, who brandished warm mince pies and brandy.

Although we passed on the brandy, the warm mince pies were gratefully received.

At the entrance to Goslings Farm, a former Walton Surgery colleague of Juliet’s welcomed us with her husband. They emerged from their car, two shot glasses were produced and home brewed “sloe whiskey’ was poured in each one. Gratefully, we drank and the warmth it gave us was immediately felt. “Take the bottle!” we were told. Simple kindness often means the most!

Stuart (left) and Ian (right) arriving at Somersham Ward

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I lost my lovely wife, Juliet in October 2015, after initially being treated for gall stones in August. When the pain had got worse, Juliet was admitted to A&E in mid August.

When we were told Juliet was suffering with cancer we were knocked sideways, but we were given hope by being told there was lots that could be done. However, just two days later, we were told that all that could be done for Juliet was to be made as comfortable and as pain free as possible in the time she had left.

Juliet was then admitted on to Somersham Ward where her care was second to none. Like most people, I had no idea that Somersham Ward relied on charitable donations to raise money for specialist equipment and giving extra care to patients. Juliet’s wish was to pass away at St Elizabeth’s Hospice but, because the end came so quickly, Juliet was too ill to be transferred.

Juliet lost her short, but brave battle against cancer and passed away on 8th October 2015.

I decided, then, that I would do what I could to raise funds for Somersham Ward Support Group to enable them to continue to do the great work they do.

The walk was just the first event. In the near future I hope to organise a charity quiz night, coffee mornings and, hopefully, a charity football match all in aid of Somersham Ward Support Group.

Wow. You wrote a little blog about the walk. Can you share the experience with our readers?

It was 10am on a bright, but extremely windy Boxing Day morning. Juliet’s brother, Stuart Gosling, did the walk with me. We were dropped off at The Ferry Boat Inn by Stuart’s

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After following the A14, the Levington Road was the longest and most boring leg of the walk. Emma decided she would walk with us for a while at this point, which was a great help to us as we laughed about the games we played on Christmas Day. Stuart’s son, Charles, appeared and more encouragement was gratefully received. We reached the end of Levington Road to join Felixstowe Road. A threeseater settee had been dumped in the undergrowth and the temptation to put our feet up had to be ignored!

In no time we reach the Sheppard & Dog and a weight was lifted as we realised we were close to the end.

At St Augustine’s and Stuart’s old mate Dave Hollis, joined us and walked as far as Foxhall roundabout. As Dave left us, Molly appeared to joins us for the last leg.

At 1.30pm, we finally arrived at our goal! It took us three and a half hours, just under thirteen miles, and the elation we felt masked the aching bones and blisters.

We took a quick photo at Somersham Ward but didn’t want to hang around as it’s a busy ward and their patients are much more important than two middle-aged men with a point to prove.

Special thanks are due to the following for their help in raising sponsorship money and their support: Caffe Nero, Hamilton Road Felixstowe Scissor Trix, Hamilton Road Felixstowe Walton Surgery, Felixstowe The Grove Surgery, Felixstowe

Well done Ian! Somersham Ward Support Group really ia a fantastic charity. They provide equipment and home comforts for their patients and rely on charity donations to allow them to do the remarkable job they do. Please take a look at their website and catch up on all the good they do and make a donation www.somershamwardsupportgroup.org.uk.

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

A Day in the Life of a Trainee Solicitor

After spending a year with the residential conveyancing and commercial teams in some of Jackamans’ other offices, this month’s update comes to you from closer to home...

I’m now back where my training started in the Felixstowe private client team, where I hope to prepare for qualification as a solicitor in August.

It’s great to be back in the department and to put my earlier training into practice, as well as to continue to expand my legal knowledge into new areas. I’m hoping to get to grips with more complicated contentious probate matters, trust taxation, and of course to catch up with recent developments in the field. For my friends and family the focus is slightly different however - news of my department move has been greeted by at least a dozen requests for a new Will!

It’s not surprising really, given that many of them have good reason to revise their arrangements. From cohabiting couples where the property is in the name of only one of them, to married friends with babies on the way who want

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to formalise the guardianship position should the worst happen, not to mention several twice-married relatives who want to make sure that children from their first marriage aren’t disinherited. It’s reassuring to know that the need is recognised for provisions to be put in place. Clearly my notso-subtle hints have been working!

As always, I’ll be sure to update you with my progress in Felixstowe and to keep you informed of the types of matters that I come across. In the meantime, please do feel free to drop in to our office at 167/171 Hamilton Road.

This article provides only a general summary and is not intended to be comprehensive.

Special legal advice should be taken in any individual situation. For further information do contact our conveyancing department on 01394 279636

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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.

Well February is upon us and it’s a time for romance!

This year, of course, it’s a leap year which is traditionally the time when ladies can propose to their beloved.

While we don’t expect to see many lady customers on one knee in Hamilton Road this month (but there’s a thought!), we do hope that you will take advantage of all the items of love which we’ll have on sale.

At the time of writing it’s a beautiful sunny January day – but who knows what the weather will be like when this magazine pops through your door.

We feel that unfortunately at some point Felixstowe might be the recipient of some of the awful weather and flooding which has affected some parts of the UK in recent months, so we’ve offered our services to local council officials as a contingency. If the worse should happen we’ll be in a position to offer food, clothing and bedding to those in need.

Hopefully we’ll not reach that point but we feel it is best to be prepared so that any misfortune will have a minimal effect.

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Although we were able to assist lots of individuals and groups in Felixstowe and the surrounding villages during 2015 we’d really like to undertake a slightly larger ‘project’ in addition during this year.

We’ve thought it would be a nice idea to ask you – the residents – what you’d like us to aim for. We’re thinking of something involving a project costing £2,000 - £3,000, which would benefit the whole community.

If you could send us your suggestions we can have a look and decide which one to aim for and we’ll let you know in the next edition of The Felixstowe Magazine.

Please write or email us at the addresses shown.

In the meantime we hope you enjoy this month of romance and if you receive a proposal please let us know!

Thank you!

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Felixstowe shop: 17 Hamilton Road, Flx 01394 272618 www.basic.org.uk

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Local Bugs Local group bringing wildlife to our town…

Give a Bug a Home We heard word from this brilliant group doing their part to stop the decline of wildlife populations in our town.

Here’s Dr Adrian Cooper from the Felixstowe’s Community Nature Reserve to tell us more…

We want to achieve our goal by encouraging everyone who has a garden, allotment or window box to set aside some space, which is friendly to wildlife. The collective benefit of all that space in Felixstowe will create a wonderful patchwork - a community nature reserve - right across Felixstowe.

At the moment, we’re encouraging everyone in Felixstowe to plant a selection from our list of 12 wildlife-friendly plants.

Rowan - The red autumn berries are much loved by the thrush family. Our recommendation is Sorbus aucuparia.

Barberry - Its autumn berries will be greatly appreciated by many types of small birds. The nectar will also be appreciated by butterflies and moths.

Firethorn - Birds love the berries. Insects adore its nectar.

Foxgloves Bumblebees love foxgloves. So do many other insects and with insects, there will be birds to feed on them!

Thyme - These seeds are tiny! So plant with care! Beetles and invertebrates love thyme. Bees love the nectar!

Sunflowers - If you plant the sunflowers which Van Gogh painted, you risk having low pollen levels. Our recommendation is Helianthus annuus.

Lavender - It always grows best in sunny and sheltered spots, such as the corner of a patio. In flower, they are a magnet to bees and butterflies.

Honeysuckle - Warblers and thrushes love the berries.

Nectar-loving insects love honeysuckle too.

Ice Plant - They are ideal if you forget to do the watering because they are drought tolerant! Their nectar is much loved by bees, hoverflies and butterflies. Our recommendation is Sedum spectabile.

Buddleja / Butterfly Bush - Moths love buddleja. Bats love to eat moths. During the day, bees and butterflies will enjoy your buddleja too.

Evening Primrose - The flowers open in the evening, hence its common name. As such, moths will love it. Bats will want to feast on the moths.

Purple Loosestrife - It flowers from June until the end of August, providing much needed nectar for many kinds of long-tongued insects such as elephant hawk-moth and red-tailed bumble bees.

We hope you like our plant list. Which ones will you be planting?

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Another fabulous local person, who recently received a well-deserved fabulous acknowledgement for her work!

Hattie Bennett Wins a British Empire Medal With music in her genes, Hattie was born in Manchester to musical parents who were in the famous Halle Orchestra under Sir John Barbirolli. Her mother played the double bass and father played the cello.

At ten years old, Hattie began cello lessons with her father. She also learnt the piano and the organ. Her brother, Nicholas, became a renowned violin player and the two spent much of their teenage years playing chamber music together. Today, they play in the Music in Felixstowe concerts together.

Hattie studied at the Royal Manchester College of Music and later became a popular teacher for the County Music Service and played in many theatres. Nearly all the musicals employed Hattie and she quickly made some wonderful friends amongst the musicians and actors.

Her husband, Bob, being passionate with sailing, encouraged their move to Felixstowe where Hattie set up the Pavilion Orchestra.

Hattie then had the opportunity to play in a professional quartet, where she played concerts all over the country. She was later invited to form another quartet by the famous violinist, Hugh Maguire. This provided Hattie a fantastic musical time and led to coaching opportunities with him in Ireland, France and Italy.

It was through Hugh that Hattie got to know other prolific musicians living in the county, and it was because of these musicians that she decided to put on a concert series and called it “Music in Felixstowe”.

Ten years ago, these humble concerts began in Felixstowe Ferry Church with pianist, Clorinda Smith, Hattie’s colleague and friend. Soon enough, larger premises were needed, where Hattie put on a series of chamber music

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concerts, funding them herself with donations received on the door. With a mailing list now at almost a thousand strong, it is obvious that there was a demand for this genre of music in Felixstowe, which Hattie fulfils beautifully!

Over the years, Music in Felixstowe has grown to over thirty-five concerts per year, with notable occasions such as the recent New Year’s Day, Last Night of the Proms and Come and Sing performances, all promoted in Hattie’s bi-monthly newsletter.

As well as the regular series, Hattie has started a Young Musicians series where talented young musicians perform on Wednesday lunchtimes throughout the summer.

So readers, you can see that Hattie’s British Empire Medal is very well deserved! Hattie told us, “Getting the B.E.M. was a complete surprise and an honour not only for me but for all the musicians and team of helpers who are part of Music in Felixstowe. I’m so pleased that it’s helped put Felixstowe on the map musically.”

A highlight for 2016 is the promise of performances of the Lion King involving over a hundred local children.

So why spend money getting up to London for performances when you have musical magic right on your doorstep.

If you would like to be included on the mailing list contact Hattie on musicinfelixstowe@gmail.com.

Well done Hattie! What a gyal!

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Wednesday 3rd February

Felixstowe Walkers @ 10.30am A walk around Old Felixstowe.

Meet at Brackenbury Sports Centre.

Distance 2 ½ miles. Grade 2. *The Felixstowe Walkers are part of The Felixstowe

Society and regular walkers will be expected to become members of the society. £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.

Felixstowe Recorded Music Society Concert: “I’m not one to gossip as you know, but...” @ 7.30pm United Reformed Church Hall, Tomline Road, IP11 7PA. Programmes are mainly classical but vary considerably and jazz, light music, film music, folk and pop are often represented. Ann Kearney - “I’m not one to gossip as you know, but...”

Visitors welcome. £2.50 including refreshments. 275098.

Tuesday 9th February

Felixstowe Area Social Club for Retired Persons @ 2pm (doors open) 2.15pm (start) Meeting in the Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, IP11 9NB. Joy Bounds will be giving a talk entitled “The Life and Times of Joan of Arc and her Family”. New members are always welcome. £1 to members, £2 to non-members.

Please call Matthew Robertson on 282202 for more information.

Wednesday 10th Febuary

‘Workhouses’ with Ray Whitehand @ 7.30pm With the Felixstowe Family History Society (in conjuction with Felixstowe History & Museum Society) present at Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe IP11 7DD. Free for members and £1 for non-members.

Refreshments will be available.

Tuesday 16th February

Suffolk Food Hall @ 11am A country walk from the Food Hall, meet outside the Foodhall, Wherstead.

Distance 2 ½ miles. Grade 3 *The Felixstowe Walkers are part of The Felixstowe

Society and regular walkers will be expected to become members of the society. £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 17th Saturday 20th February

Trimley Saints Panto ‘May The Farce Be With You’ @ 7.30pm (2.30pm for Saturday matinee).

At the Trimley Memorial Hall. Yet again, Saints’ are busy rehearsing for their panto, a hilarious cross between Star Wars and Jack and the Beanstalk! All your favourite characters are in it, played by local people, with great toe tapping music.

Book your tickets asap on 671119.

Watch out for those storm troopers!

Tuesday 23rd February

Felixstowe Art Group @ 7.30pm At Broadway House, Orwell Road, Felixstowe. Demonstration by Janie Pirie ‘Botanical art with coloured pencils’. Members free, guests £2.

276975 www.felixstoweartgroup.org

Monday 29th February

Fair Trade Walk @ 10.30am A town walk followed by a cup of fair trade coffee. Meet at Seaton Road Methodist Road.

Distance 2 ½ miles. Grade 2 *The Felixstowe Walkers are part of The Felixstowe

Society and regular walkers will be expected to become members of the society. £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.

Friday 4th March

Chocolate Bingo Evening on: ‘Eyes Down’ @7pm With the Lioness Club of Felixstowe.

At the Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Hamilton Road. £10 adults, £5 under 12 years; includes book of Bingo tickets and supper. Soft drinks available on the night, or bring your own (soft drinks only) Contact 284797 or 277328

Sunday 13th March

Guide Dog Easter Craft Fair @ 10am - 4pm At the Brackenbury Sports Centre, High Road East, Felixstowe on Easter

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How long has the Trimley Saints been going?

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rganisers of activities when attending for the first time.

Egg hunt for children, activities, refreshments and plenty of craft stalls from embroidered items, glass wear, jewellery and loads more. Tombola and raffle. Entry by donation.

Model Railway Exhibition. @ 10am - 4.30pm At the Memorial Hall, Trimley St Martin, IP11 0RJ. Entry £3 Children £1. Various Layouts, Digital demos and trade stands. Refreshments available. Free parking and disabled access. All proceeds from the exhibition will go towards the Trimley Station Trust. Charity number 1151703.

Mondays

Smart 4 Art After School Club FOR CHILDREN @ 3.30-5pm Fun and creative classes for children £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 @ 7 - 9pm 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 17.

Workshop of the World: A Social History of 19th Century Britain @ 2-3.30pm Tutor: Simon Doney 10 weekly lectures starting 11 January 2016 in Felixstowe Library. £50.00 Just come along to the library for the first lecture. Fee is payable in full at the second lecture. Further information from Wendy Webb (670040) or Mary Halliwell (e-mail: mary.halliwell31@ btinternet.com)

Bridge Club @ 6.45pm - 10pm Rubber Bridge Partners. We are all moderately good and enjoy ourselves.

Friendly atmosphere at Broadway House, Orwell Road , Felixstowe.

Phone Ron on 277085 for further details.

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 @ 3.30-5pm Fun and creative classes for children £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 @ 7-9pm 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 17.

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 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 At the Landguard Room at the Marlborough Hotel. Just follow the signs. A warm welcome awaits.

Felixstowe FREE Fit Club

Every Thursday unless stated on our website.

@ 7.30pm (arrive 15 minutes before) British Legion Hut, Mill Lane.

Workout smarter - Not harder!

We are looking to promote a Healthy Active Lifestyle, with FREE group fitness activities and basic nutritional advice. Bring your family and friends along too. NOT a bootcamp. www.felixstowefitclub.co.uk www.facebook.com/felixtowefitclub Or call/text Jamma on 07850214463

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

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Felixstowe Twins Club @ 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

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@ 1 - 3pm Kirton Church Hall. £1.50 per family.

07742 227877.

Fridays

Felixstowe Country Market @ 10 - 11am 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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Index Art Workshops for Kids and Adults Smart4Art.................................cover & 17 Beauty The Salon...............................................2 Bikes B.M. Electric Bikes.................................19 Blinds & Curtains Abacus Blinds.......................................20 Turners of Felixstowe............................19 Builders Arthur’s Building......................................4 P.J. Harper...............................................3 RJ Bullock Ltd.......................................23 K&A Building Ltd...................................23 Cafe Pie ‘n’ Mash Shop...................................8 Ruby’s Kitchen.......................................8 Carpenter & Joiner Turners Carpentry & Joinery.................23 Charity BASIC Life Charity................................11 Cleaning Maid 2 Clean........................................10 CME Property Services Ltd..................18 Felixstowe Cleaning & Maintenance.....23 Electrician P.A.H. Electrical......................................4 S.M Electrical.......................................23 Fencing IP11 Metal & Wooden Fencing........cover Flat Pack Assembly Clear-View Removals............................20

Foot Care Foot Station..........................................20 Ooh! Sore Feet?...................................22 James Catchpole...................................23 Funeral Services Co-op Funeral Services.........................20 Gordon Rodwell......................................6 Garage Services KW Autos...............................................3 Trinity Tyres............................................4 Gardening Mick Stephens.....................................23 Gifts The Wharf............................................12 Glazing Felixstowe Glass Co.............................23 Hairdressers The Salon ..............................................2 Hearing Care The Hearing Care Centre......................13 Landscaping P.J. Harper..............................................3 Kitchens & Bathrooms CME Property Services Ltd..................18 Maintenance Mick Stephens.....................................23 Mortgage Advice Needham Mortgage Centre Ltd.............7 Painting & Decorating Russell Taylor.......................................22 Pet Services Reptile Home & Living.........................11

Dandy Dogs........................................21 Party Shop

Flying Lady Wedding and Party Shop...7 Plastering

Felixstowe Plastering..........................23 Plumbing & Heating

CME Property Services Ltd.............18

Turners Plumbing & Heating............23 JM Warne........................................23 Removals

Clear-View Removals.......................20 Restaurant

Favorite Chicken................................8 Pie ‘n’ Mash Shop..............................8

Blue Naan.............................cover & 9 Security Systems

Sparks Security Systems Ltd...........10 Skip Hire

Cooks Waste Kare Ltd.....................23 Solicitors

Jackamans......................................16 Takeaway

Favorite Chicken................................8

Blue Naan.............................cover & 9 Theatre

Spa Pavillion....................................14 Tuition

English & Maths Tuition....................21 Windows

Mr Misty.............................................5

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