What’s on
History Days – Tudor Times Lavenham Guildhall
Friday 3 September, 11am – 4pm
Lavenham is famous for its streets of Tudor buildings. Come to our history day and discover the sights, sounds and smells of that evocative period. What herbs were used to cure every-day ailments? How have so many fine timber-framed buildings survived to the 21st century? Learn the answers to these and much more. Normal entry costs, no booking required.
Coronets and Caps- Melford Hall
Friday 3 September, 2.30pm
Discover what happened behind the scenes at a country house in times gone by; how the house was run and who did what. Includes a relaxing cup of tea and a tempting piece of cake. Normal admission. Ticket £4.50, booking essential on 01787 379228.
Art on the Prom
Sunday 5th September 10am-4pm – Felixstowe promenade
Make sure you come and visit Felixstowe on Sunday the 5th of September for the 7th annual ‘Art on the Prom’. A day in which artists display their work along the costal setting of Felixstowe beach.
Royal Tea Party –Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge
Sunday 5 September, 2 – 4pm
Be part of Royal history! Take afternoon tea with Princess Marie Louise as she meets the archaeologists of 1939. £10, booking essential on 01394 389714.
Guided Parkland Walk at Ickworth house
Sunday 5 & 19 September, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Take a Journey through the history of Ickworth Park with one of our expert guides. Meet at the West Wing Reception. Free to National Trust Members. Park admission applies to non-members. No booking required.
Ickworth’s Antiques Valuation Day
Sunday 5 September, 11am – 4pm
Don’t miss your chance to have you treasures from a hundred years ago valued by local auction house, Lacey Scott and Knight. £10 valuation fee for three items. No booking required. Park admission applies.
Ickworth House
Edwardian day
Sunday 5 September, 11am – 4pm
Experience life at Edwardian Ickworth. Activities for all the family. Authentic replica costumes to try on. Learn about the individuals who lived and worked on the Ickworth estate. Free to National Trust Members, park admission applies to non-members.
Walk with the Warden
Wednesday 8 September, 10 am – 2pm
A two hour guided walk with the warden exploring the fascinating wildlife of Dunwich Heath. Please meet outside the Information Centre opposite the Coastguard Cottages. Tickets £5, booking required on 01728 648501 (Opt 2).
Steak night
On September 9th You are invited to come and enjoy some succulent steaks with us here at the Crown Inn Snape. A delicious meal of prime rump steak with all the trimmings including a dessert for only £12.95. 01728 688324
Flatford: Bridge Cottage
Heritage Open Day
Saturday 11 September
Spend a day visiting fine Suffolk houses which are rarely open to visitors. Sherman’s House in Dedham (open 2pm – 5pm), Thorington Hall in Thorington Street (10.30am – 5pm) and Valley Farm at Flatford (10.30am – 5pm). Admission to each house is free and guides will be available at each property to provide information and answer questions. Free Admission.
Weaving Day- Lavenham Guildhall
Saturday 11 September – 11am – 4pm
Do you know your warp from your weft? The Guild demonstrates various looms, including peg looms, inkle looms and traditional hand looms. Why not have a go yourself? Normal entry costs apply, no booking required.
Heritage Open Day- Melford Hall
Saturday 11 September, 1.30pm – 5pm
Explore the history on your doorstep and join us for this national event where historic properties across the country open their doors for free. Free Admission.
‘Bursting out’
Monday 13th September at the Regent theatre Ipswich
Hit musical comedy direct from the Edinburgh festival. Don’t miss the sell out show that has had women cheering in their feet and men gasping with amazement!
Bookings: 01473 433100 www.ipwichregent.com
An evening with the National Trust – Lyveden, an Elizabethan garden re-discovered-Lavenham Guildhall
Wednesday 15 September, 7.30pm
Sir Thomas Tresham died before the building of his lodge at Lyveden was completed. Now research is revealing his plans for the unfinished elaborate formal garden which would have surrounded it. £5 per person, booking essential on 01787 247646.
Discover Medieval Lavenham – Lavenham Guildhall
Friday 17 September, 10.30am
A Blue-badge guided walk around the historic centre of this unique medieval village. Join us for coffee & shortbread in our pretty tearoom, where the Guildhall Manager will give a short talk about the building before you set off to discover the hidden gems of Lavenham. The tour lasts around two hours. £10 per person, booking essential on 01787 247646.
Artefact Handling Session in conjunction with the Sainsbury’s Centre
Friday 17 September, 11am – 2pm -Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge
Come along to a drop in session in the exhibition for the chance to compare and contrast artefacts from Northern Australia, Papua New Guinea and Mexico with the Anglo Saxon artefacts of Sutton Hoo. Normal admission applies.
Marine Conservation Society ‘Beachwatch’
Saturday 18 September, from 10am
Join other volunteers to help survey litter and clean up the beach. Be part of the International Coastal Clean-up organised by the Marine Conservation Society in over 70 countries worldwide. Bring appropriate clothing and gloves. For further details telephone 01728 648501. Free event.
Robbie Williams tribute night
Saturday 18th September at the Regent Theatre Ipswich
A night of songs performed by the worlds No1 Robbie impersonator JK and a company of magnificent musicians. Hear all the greatest hits and feel that Robbie magic. For one night only, don’t miss this amazing tribute performance.
Bookings: 01473 433100 www.ipwichregent.com
Trianon- ‘A night at the opera’
Saturday 18th September 7.30pm the Corn Exchange Ipswich
Trianon symphony orchestra and choir invite you to a special evening of fabulous music featuring some of the most celebrated and popular orchestral pieces. Come along and join us for a night of musical performances including nessum dorma from turandot, the flying Dutchman, the pearl fishers and many more delightful pieces for you to enjoy for one night only. 01473 433100 www.ipswich-ents.com
Constable Country Ramble: Lawford and Dedham
Saturday 18 September, 10am – 1.30pm
Join one of our experienced guides for a 3 hour (6 mile) ramble, first crossing Dedham Vale to reach Lawford Church and then following the southern side of the Vale to Dedham before returning to Flatford. £6 per person, booking essential on 01206 298260
Autumn Show Melford Hall
Saturday 18 September, 10.30am – 5pm
We welcome the return of our special seasonal opening of the garden with plant sales, garden and country gifts and much more. A chance to get ahead with the Christmas shopping and find something a little different. Garden Admission applies.
Watercolour Landscape Workshop-Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge
Saturday 18 September, 10.30am – 5pm
Join expert watercolour artist Christine Lester as she demonstrates the skills needed to make your own watercolour paintings. No experience necessary. Light lunch and refreshments included. There may be a small charge for materials. £38 booking essential on 01394 389714.
Bird Ringing Mornings- Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
Saturday 18 September
Take a closer look at some of the nature conservation work we do with volunteers from the Landguard Bird Observatory. Meet at the Wardens’ Office, opposite WCs, at 11am (approx. 20 mins walk from the landing stage after crossing on ferry by 10.20am). Subject to weather. Normal admission.
Edith Pretty Tour and Tea- Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge
Sunday 19 September, 2 – 4pm
Walk in the footsteps of Edith Pretty and explore her home, Tranmer House, at Sutton Hoo in the company of a knowledgeable guide. Finish with a scrumptious cream tea. £10 – booking essential on 01394 389714.
Food Glorious Food- Ickworth house
Sunday 19 September, 11am – 4pm
Come and learn about the origins of your food. Bring your own family recipes to share, swap and discuss with our food historian. Discover how to grow your own vegetables from our Head Gardener, Sean Reid. Take a tour of Ickworth’s very own vineyard and learn about our wine. No booking required. Free to National Trust members. Non members Adult £2, child £1, family £5.
Beachwatch- Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
Sunday 19 September
Take part in the Marine Conservation Society Beachwatch campaign by cleaning local National Trust beaches. Gloves and equipment provided. For more details contact 01394 450900.
The Moody Blues
Sunday 19th September at the regent theatre Ipswich
A night of timeless music that has enthralled generations of fans since the 1960’s. After generating over 55 million sales throughout the world, The Moody Blues are carrying on their magical musical legacy from generation to generation, year after year and exclusively performing for one night only at the Regent theatre.
01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Friday 24th September 10am-1pm – Felixstowe conservative club, high road west
A morning of coffee and chat all for a great cause of Macmillan cancer support.
Sue Wharton: 01394 286984 www.Wartonsk@hotmail.com
Art Workshop
Saturday 25 September, 10am – 4.30pm
Art workshop led by Richard Nichols. Come and be inspired by the wonderful setting of Dunwich Heath. Suitable for all abilities. Cost £55 per day, discounted price for two days - to include a tasty 2 course lunch at the NT Tea Rooms. Booking required on 01728 648501 (Opt 2).
Behind the Scenes Tours: The Buildings at Flatford
Saturday 25 September, 11am, 2.30pm & 3.30pm
You may have seen the buildings at Flatford from the outside, but here is an opportunity to see inside. Join a knowledgeable guide for one of three tours visiting Flatford Mill, Willy Lott’s House and Valley Farm. £6 per person, booking essential on 01206 298260.
Musical Melford – 50th anniversary concert with the Kirbye Voices
Saturday 25 September, 7pm
Melford Hall welcomes the Kirbye Voices for a special concert marking 50 years of National Trust involvement at Melford Hall. Enjoy an evening of wonderful choral music charting all the ages of Melford Hall from it’s beginnings as a monastic estate to the present day. Refreshments included. Tickets £15, booking essential on 01787 379228.
‘Rare breed pork nose to tail’
Join us at the Crown Inn Snape on Saturday 25th for “Rare breed pork Nose to tail” A day of all things pork! meet for coffee at the crown at 9.30 am We will meet the pigs and follow with a1 hour cookery demonstration and tasting, You can then leave your car in the car park and enjoy a leisurely walk down to the maltings where you can enjoy the delights of the festival £10pp. 01728 688324 www.snape-crown.co.uk
Lecture Lunch – “The Bayeux Tapestry and Anglo-Saxon Narrative Art” – Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge
Sunday 26 September, 11.30am – 2pm
Join Dr. Sam Newton from Time Team for an exploration of this magnificent embroidery and the great story it tells in the light of contemporary sources and recent work. £22.50 booking essential on 01394 389714.
Festival menu
Join us at the Crown Inn Snape from 27th September - 1st October and come and enjoy our Festival menu a set 3 course daily menu including coffee for only £20pp. 01728 688324 www.snape-crown.co.uk
Pie & Pud Day at Dunwich Heath
Wednesday 29 September, from 12 noon
Come and have a pie and indulge in our different pudding selection. Tickets £9 per person, booking required on 01728 648501 (Opt 2).
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Wednesday 29th September at the regent theatre Ipswich
Join us at the Regent from September 9th – Saturday 2nd October for a night full of fun, frolics and frivolity in a thrilling production of Richard O’Brian’s Rocky Horror Show. Full of timeless classics including damn it Janet and the pelvic thrusting time warp the evening will be a non-stop party! 01473 433100 www.ipswichregent.com
Souper Day at Dunwich
Thursday 30 September, from 12 noon
Why not come and try our lovely homemade soups and take a recipe or two home. Tickets £9 per person, booking required on 01728 648501 (Opt 2).
Ones to watch for next month
Sunday 3rd October Barleylands Craft Village & Car Boot. Gemini travel
01473 462721 www.geminiofipswich.co.uk
Friday 8th October Ghostly Tales & Ales Tour with a psychic medium as special guest. Gemini travel
01473 462721 www.geminiofipswich.co.uk
If you would like your event featured next month please email it to: flyerpress@btinternet.com
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Teaming up for fun with Optua!
Optua has recently welcomed a new member of staff to lead an exciting new project to provide a range of social and leisure activities and events for young disabled people across Suffolk.
Karl Daniels is the new Teaming Up Co-ordinator. Teaming Up is a new programme run by Optua and funded by the county council’s Activities Unlimited service. It aims to give young people with disabilities or additional needs the opportunity to gain more independence, confidence, self esteem and vital social skills, whilst taking part in everyday fun leisure activities.
Karl said: “I’m really excited about this new project and I want to make Teaming Up a great success so people can get out more, make some new friends and become more confident about accessing leisure facilities in their community. The project enables Optua to expand its leisure services to younger disabled people across the county and we hope to engage with lots of new people and encourage them to get out and about. Hopefully give lots of parents and carers will also get a much needed respite break while the young people they look after are out having fun with us!”
Kevin Filby, Project Manager for Activities Unlimited, said: “The idea behind Teaming Up in Suffolk came from the young people themselves. They told Activities Unlimited that they wanted to be able to go out with their friends in the community, but needed some support to make it happen. We asked Optua if they could help, and Teaming Up is the result! We hope that as many young people as possible will take up these exciting new opportunities.”
Teaming up will be running at the following locations over the next year:
· Ipswich - Tuesdays from 18th May to 20th July 2010
· Sudbury – Mondays from 7th June to 9th August 2010
· Lowestoft – Tuesdays from 27th July to 28th September 2010
· Haverhill – Mondays from 16th August to 18th October 2010
· Bury St Edmunds – Tuesdays from 5th October to 7th December 2010
· Newmarket – Mondays from 25th October 2010 to
17th January 2011
· Stowmarket – Tuesdays from 14th December 2010 to 8th March 2011
There’s more information and pictures about Optua and its activities at www.optua.org.uk or on our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Optua/57146298569
