What’s on

19 June – 22 June

22 June

St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir

Celebrating their 25th year, St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir share their Gala Concert with the popular young soprano, Laura Wright.

Start 7.30pm
Tickets £25 adults, £10 children

The Apex

22 June

Story Time at The Apex with Suzanne Stevenson

11.00am-11.40am

For children aged 6-9 years old

Saturday 22nd June – Pirates and Losers
Saturday 13th July – Scallywags

2 books will be read at each session. A picture book and the first chapter of a longer read, both suitable for ages 6-9 years of age.

The readings will be held upstairs in the café/bar area and there is no charge, just turn up!

23 June

High School Rocks!

The Apex

Tue 25 June

27 June – 29 June

The Guildhall

Murder on the Second Floor

29 June

Craft & Gift Fair

The Apex

Local exhibitors offering a great selection of Handmade Crafts & Unique Gifts, a warm and friendly shopping experience! Free Admission 10.00 am – 4.30 pm Refreshments available Toilet facilities – Disabled access.

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The fantastic seaside town of Felixstowe offers a year-round programme of events and activities for everyone. Here’s our round-up for July.

Saturday 6 July, performances at 1100 and 1500

Music in Felixstowe: “Noye’s Fludde” by Benjamin Britten – St. Andrew’s Church, St. Andrew’s Road Concert featuring over 150 local schoolchildren, and a professional ensemble of singers and musicians. Celebrating the centenary of Suffolk born composer Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Tickets: adults £10.00, children free. Available from The Wharf in the town centre, or 01394 670633. www.felixstowemusic.com

Saturday 6 July, 0700-0900 Moth Morning - Landguard Bird Observatory Learn more about these flying mini-beasts. A unique opportunity to visit the Landguard Bird Observatory – and see what has been caught overnight in the moth traps. Admission free (donations welcome). 01394 673782. www.lbo.org.uk

Saturday 6 July, 1000-1600 Monthly Craft Market - Felixstowe Triangle Canopy Range of craft stalls under The Canopy and around The Triangle. Handcrafted and ‘not-in-the-shops’ products. Admission free.

Saturday 6 July, 1000-1200 Felixstowe United Reformed Church Open Day - Tomline Road Pop in for a coffee or tea and look around the interior of the church. This is one of the few churches in Felixstowe that still have pews and a wonderful pipe organ, as well as interesting windows. You can see the window that was repaired with help of a grant from the Suffolk Historic Churches. Admission free. 07563 767537. www.felixstoweurc.org.uk

Saturday 6 July, 1330 Summer Bazaar: Felixstowe Community Hospital League of Friends - St. Felix Church Hall, Gainsborough Road Summer bazaar with various stalls and stands selling a range of items. Raffle. Admission free. Everyone welcome. 01394 283125

 

Saturday 6 July, 1000-1130 Nature Reserve Discovery Tour - Landguard Nature Reserve Guided tour on the Nature Reserve. Why is Landguard a ‘Site of Scientific Interest’? How good are your beachcombing skills? Can you find another mammoth’s tooth? Join the Ranger for a free guided tour and discover what’s so special about Landguard Nature Reserve. Meet outside the main entrance to Landguard Fort. All ages welcome. No need to book. Dogs on a lead welcome. Tour will go ahead despite the weather (except in torrential rain). Admission free. 01394 675283. www.discoverlandguard.org.uk

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July (Saturday 1030-1700, Sunday 1030-1600) Fuchsia Fantasia - Trinity Methodist Church, Hamilton Road Church decorated with colourful and sweet-smelling blooms. Members show, plant sale, crafts, art competition and refreshments. Presented by the Felixstowe and District Fuchsia Society. £1.00. Wheelchair users plus one carer free. 01394 286710.

Sunday 7 July, 1000-1700 Darell’s Day with The Royal Marines - Landguard Fort A day of re-enactments, displays, music, competitions and refreshments. Come and celebrate the first land battle by the Marines in 1667 at Landguard. Adults £7.00, children £3.00, concessions £6.00. 01394 675900. www.landguard.com

Sunday 7 July, 1100-1700 Garden Open Day - 41 Westmorland Road, Old Felixstowe Special open day, in aid of the St. Elizabeth Hospice. The owners moved into their house four years ago, since when they have recovered the garden by taking down 21 leylandii trees and various other dead trees. It is now full of perennials and has interesting and eclectic features. £2.00. 01394 284647.

Monday 8 July, 1930 FEOC Concert: Andrew Varley - Trades and Labour Club, High Road West Monthly concert of the Felixstowe Electronic Organ Club. Musical entertainment from professional organists, both well-established old friends and new members of the organ field. This month: Andrew Varley. Non-members welcome – £5.50. 01394 279373.

 

Wednesday 10 July, 1200 Ladies do Lunch: Lovely and Local - The Orwell Hotel, Hamilton Road Demonstration and talk, followed by a two course lunch. £17.00 per person. 01394 285511. www.theorwellhotel.co.uk

Wednesday 10 July to Wednesday 28 August, 1300 Music in Felixstowe: Young Musicians’ Concert Series – St. Andrew’s Church, St. Andrew’s Road Concerts for Wednesday lunchtimes – featuring a range of young musicians. Bring your lunch. Drinks provided. Admission free. Collection on the door. 01394 670633. www.felixstowemusic.com

Friday 12 July, 1930 SWT: Evening Walk at Trimley - meet at TM278358 Searsons Farm (car park) An evening guided walk with the Suffolk Wildlife Trust – Felixstowe Group. Explore the Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve. Everyone is welcome – £2.00. 01394 210535.

Saturday 13 July, 1200-1800 Trimley Carnival - Trimley St. Mary and St. Martin Procession with colourful floats and displays. This year’s theme is Cartoons and Comic Books. Procession starting at Faulkeners Way at 1300, travelling along High Road, and ending at the Trimley Sports and Social Club where there will be activities, including a disco, stalls, fairground attractions, BBQ, and sumo wrestling. Gates open at 1200 at the Trimley Sports and Social Club, then close at 1800. £1.00 admission for adults, children free. 07859 015311/07802 851044. www.trimleycarnival.co.uk

Saturday 13 July, 0900-1600 Felixstowe Lions Club: Sale of Collectables - Felixstowe Triangle Canopy A range of stalls selling collectables and other items. Ornaments, pictures, crockey, rugs and furniture. All proceeds to charitable causes. Admission free. 01394 270688. www.felixstowelions.org.uk

Saturday 13 July, 1000 Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club: Free Open Day - Bath Road Come along and discover more about the Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club. Free junior coaching for ages 4-16 years from 1000-1200. Rackets can be borrowed. Everyone welcome from 1200 to come and try tennis. Meet and talk with other members. BBQ, refreshments and bar open. Admission free. 07889 972214. www.felixstowetennis.co.uk

Saturday 13 July, 1000-1200 Old Felixstowe Community Market - Old Felixstowe Community Centre Drop in to our Community Market for bargains and refreshments. Organised by the Old Felixstowe Community Association. Admission free. 01394 286710. www.oldfelixstoweca.org.uk

 

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July, 0730 Felixstowe Regatta - Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington 16th regatta with various hotly-contested races, social events and fun on the water. Shoreside entertainment including live bands and refreshments. Admission free. 01473 780088. www.felixstoweregatta.co.uk

Saturday 13 to Saturday 20 July, 1000-1800 East of England Tennis Tournament 2013 - Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club, Bath Road Prestigious championships with world class players competing for ranking points. Annual tournament which brings a touch of Wimbledon and great sporting action to the town. Entry is £5.00 daily (Monday to Friday); Saturday (finals day) £8.00. 07889 972214. www.felixstowetennis.co.uk

Sunday 14 July, 1500-1630 Felixstowe Society: The Cobbold Walk - meet at Brackenbury Sports Centre, High Road East Join the Felixstowe Society for this 90 minute guided walk around Old Felixstowe, Cobbold’s Point and the Promenade. Meet at Brackenbury Sports Centre car park. Everyone welcome. Admission free.

Tuesday 16 July, 1000-1200 Crochet, Knitting and Natter Group - Crafty Coffee, Hamilton Road Why not join us for a morning of crochet, knitting and nattering. Bring along any project you are working on, enjoy a coffee and meet other like minded people in a sociable environment. All abilities welcome! Just turn up. Admission free. 01394 270224. www.facebook.com/CraftyCoffee

Wednesday 17 July, 1100 Felixstowe Walkers: Trimley St. Mary - meet outside the Three Mariners Public House, Trimley St. Mary A walk through farmland behind Trimley St. Mary. The group is part of the Felixstowe Society. 2.5 miles in length. Admission free – although regular walkers will be expected to became members of the Felixstowe Society. Further information on felixstowewalkers@hotmail.co.uk

Thursday 18 July, 1930 Colneis Flower Club: ‘The Green Man and his Friends’ - Old Felixstowe Community Centre Monthly meeting and demonstration. Speaker: Linda Kingcott from Leigh-on-Sea – ‘The Green Man and his Friends’. Practice Piece – ‘All Foliage Design’. Visitors are very welcome – £4.00.

Friday 19 July, 1930 SWT: Wildflower Walk at Landguard Nature Reserve - meet at TM290325 Manor Terrace (car park) An evening guided walk with the Suffolk Wildlife Trust – Felixstowe Group. A look at the wonderful wildflowers that grow on the Landguard Nature Reserve. Everyone is welcome – £2.00. 01394 210535.

 

Saturday 20 July, full day 1000-1700 or half day either 1000-1300 or 1400-1700 Music Themed Art Workshop - Trimley Methodist Church Hall, Trimley St. Martin Music themed art workshop. Suitable for beginners and advanced. Bring a packed lunch if staying all day. Tea and coffee will be available. Children welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Includes a donation to the Macmillan Cancer Support. Full day: £10.00. Half day: £5.00. Pre-booking essential. 01473 729306. www.saa.co.uk/art/geraldinesp

Saturday 20 July, 0930-1130 Monthly Beach Litter Pick - Landguard Nature Reserve Help keep the beach at Landguard clean and pristine. All welcome. All you need to do is turn up. Meet at the southern end of the observatory compound between the rifle fencing and the bungalow. Once we’ve finished there is tea/coffee and biscuits back at the Bird Observatory based within Right Battery. Admission free. 01394 673782. www.lbo.org.uk

Saturday 20 July, 1000-1200 Felixstowe United Reformed Church Open Day - Tomline Road Pop in for a coffee or tea and look around the interior of the church. This is one of the few churches in Felixstowe that still have pews and a wonderful pipe organ, as well as interesting windows. You can see the window that was repaired with help of a grant from the Suffolk Historic Churches. Admission free. 07563 767537. www.felixstoweurc.org.uk

Saturday 20 July, 1000-1600 Stained Glass Workshop One day workshop in the art of stained glass with Naomi Brangwyn Suitable for beginners and improvers of any level. Workshop is held at artist’s studio – full venue details will be confirmed upon booking. £40.00 – including tuition, use of all tools and equipment. Pre-booking essential. Glass and solder will be an additional charge (eg a small project to be completed in a day would be £5.00). 07811 065868. www.naomi-brangwyn.co.uk

Saturday 20 July, 1030-1500 RSPCA Tombola - Felixstowe Triangle Canopy Come and take part in the RSPCA tombola. Instant prizes. Help raise valuable funds for the work of the RSPCA. Admission free. 01394 275350. Saturday 20 July, 1930 Charity Quiz Evening - Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club, Bath Road Come and join in the quiz at the Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club. Raffle and donations in aid of Women V Cancer. Fish supper included. Tickets £10.00 per person. 07889 972214/07774 010571. www.felixstowetennis.co.uk

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July (Saturday 1400-1700, Sunday 1100-1700) Felixstowe and District Horticultural Society Annual Flower and Produce Show 2013 - Felixstowe Leisure Centre Various classes and competitions for fruit, vegetables, flowers and handicrafts. Plant sale, tombola, cake and produce stalls. Grand draw at 1600 on Sunday. Organised by the Felixstowe and District Horticultural Society. Admission £1.00, accompanied children free. www.felixstowedistricths.onesuffolk.net

Sunday 21 July, 1500 Praise on the Prom - Seafront Gardens (near The Hut) Join Churches Together in Felixstowe for music, praise songs and talks. Bouncy castle for children. Bring a picnic, a fold-up chair and enjoy this outdoor event in the lovely gardens beside the sea. Everyone welcome. Admission free. www.ctif.org.uk

Thursday 25 and Friday 26 July, 1000-1500 Youth Hockey Summer Camp - All Weather Pitch, Felixstowe Academy, Maidstone Road Campus Come and try your hand at the great sport of hockey with this fun coaching course. Learn skills and make new friends too. For ages 5-14 years. All abilities and levels welcome. Led by ex-international player and England Hockey coach Bill Williams. £15 per child (one day) or £25 per child (both days). Places are limited and allocated on a first come basis, so pre-booking essential. Application forms available at the Felixstowe Hockey Club website at www.felixstowehockeyclub.co.uk

Friday 26 July, 1930 SWT: Evening Walk at Trimley - meet at TM278358 Searsons Farm (car park) An evening guided walk with the Suffolk Wildlife Trust – Felixstowe Group. Explore the Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve. Everyone is welcome – £2.00. 01394 210535.

Saturday 27 July, 1000-1600 Birds of Prey Display - Langer Park Get up close with majestic birds of prey from the Warren Hill Raptor Project. Enjoy amazing flying displays in Langer Park from 1100-1500. Admission free. 01394 276770.

Saturday 27 July, 1030-1500 RSPCA Tombola - Felixstowe Triangle Canopy Come and take part in the RSPCA tombola. Instant prizes. Help raise valuable funds for the work of the RSPCA. Admission free. 01394 275350.

Saturday 27 July, 1900 Celebration Gala Ball - The Orwell Hotel, Hamilton Road Come and celebrate The Orwell Hotel’s 115th birthday with this spectacular gala ball. A delicious set menu, plus live entertainment from Tyler and Kemp and the Felixstowe Community Choir. £37.50 per person. Pre-booking essential.01394 285511. www.theorwellhotel.co.uk

 

Saturday 27 July to Sunday 1 September, 1000-1700 Summer Holiday Trail - Landguard Fort Hunt out the clues around Landguard Fort – and join in the fun. Normal admission charges apply, plus £1.00 for a trail sheet. 01394 675900. www.landguard.com

Sunday 28 July, 1400 Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club – American Tournament, Bath Road A fun mixed doubles tournament. Partners are picked at random, and then swapped after each round. £2.00 to play for members, £5.00 to play for non-members. Bar and refreshments. 07889 972214. www.felixstowetennis.co.uk

 

Sunday 28 July, 1130 Pirates on the Prom - Seafront (start from end of Orford Road) Ahoy there me hearties! Join us for a walk along Felixstowe seafront dressed as a pirate to help raise vital booty to help beat heart disease. Join pirates of all ages for this one mile route with lots of ahoy-ing and shivering-me-timbers. Prize for the best dressed pirate. Walk starts from end of Orford Road – look out for the pirate flag. £5.00 per person. All participants get a free pirate hat. Register at www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events/view-event.aspx?ps=1001772 Also craft stalls with pirate-themed goodies in the gardens opposite Manning’s Amusements. 07427 404030. www.facebook.com/piratewalk2013?fref=ts

Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August Swimming Lessons - Summer Crash Courses, Colneis Community Pool (Colneis Junior School), Colneis Road Programme of Summer swimming lessons and courses during the school holidays. Each course is five days long, consisting of 30 minutes per day. Suitable for ages 3 upwards, with qualiflied teachers and all groups organised by ability. Small classes – four per class. £36.25 per child. To book a place, please telephone 01473 613269 or email swimsure@btinternet.com

Felixstowe Sewing School - courses and workshops Sun 7 Jul: Summer Bag with Vintage Styling. £40. Wed 24 Jul: Make Friends with your Sewing Machine. £15. Thurs 25 Jul: Teen Pyjamas in a Day. £40. Sat 27 and Sun 28 Jul: Frock O’Clock. £70. Tues 30 and Wed 31 Jul: Frock O’Clock. £70. Tea and cakes included. Pre-booking essential. 07787 981493. www.felixstowesewingschool.co.uk Events at Manning’s Amusement Park Giant Sunday Market - every Sun, from 0900. Craft, Gift and Food Fair - Sat 27 Jul, 1000-1600. Car Boot Sale - every Sat, from 0800. 01394 282370. www.manningsamusements.co.uk

 

Produced by the Felixstowe Events Forum – felixstoweevents@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk Felixstowe Tourist Information Centre – 01394 276770. www.visitfelixstowe.co.uk www.facebook.com/visitfelixstowe

 

Crafts at The Canopy – Every Thursday, 1000-1600 at the Felixstowe Triangle Canopy. Handmade cards, jewellery, sewn items and sometimes cakes. Admission free. Felixstowe Country Market Every Friday, 1000-1100 at the Trades and Labour Club in High Road West. Range of preserves, eggs, garden produce and crafts. All goods are produced to the highest standards and are home made. Admission free. 01394 272003. www.country-markets.co.uk

 

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What’s on Guide July 2013

Thu 11 Jul-Sat 13 Jul

Friday 12 July

Bury Sound Unplugged

The Apex

Live Acoustic Music Stage

BurySOUND, East Anglia’s most well know battle of the bands competition is going Unplugged.

One Friday of every month, the Coffee Bar will be playing host to promoting up and coming acoustic artists under 23. Kick back on some comfy chairs and listen to what BurySOUND unplugged has to offer… For Free!

Sat 13 July

Sat 13 July

Story Time at The Apex

Monday 15 July

Young Musician Finalist Concert

The Apex

Come and hear the cream of West Suffolk’s Young Musicians as they compete for the title of West Suffolk Young Musician 2013

Tue 16 July

Theatre Royal

Silent

Homeless McGoldrig once had splendid things. But he has lost it all – including his mind. He now dives into the wonderful wounds of his past through the romantic world of Rudolph Valentino, in this brave, bold, beautiful production.

‘a must-see if ever there was one’ The List

Book tickets for both SILENT and FORGOTTEN for £25

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Wed 17 July

Theatre Royal

Forgotten

Flor wants to bath himself

Dora wants her chowder now

Gustus wants his house back

Eucharia wants to make an announcement…

With exhilarating theatricality and haunting honesty, Kinevane’s captivating performance brings to life these sometimes forgotten voices of society.

Friday 19 July

Saturday 20 July

Craft & Gift Fair

Saturday 20 July

Sunday 21 July

Madama Butterfly

Performance Starts at 6pm

Tickets from £25 to £100
Buy 10 tickets for the price of 9 at the top price when tickets are booked in one transaction

Out of the Case

Dates: 21 July 2013 1:30pm

Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)

Sutton Hoo

Get a step closer to our fantastic collection of Sutton Hoo replicas at an informal talk in our exhibition hall.

Thursday 25 July

Frigg (Finland)

Dates: 27 July 2013 10:30am and 28 July 2013 10:30am

Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)

Anglo-Saxon Encampment: Trading

Conservation in Action – Moth Mornings

Dates: 27 July 2013 11:00am and 17 August 2013 11:00am

Price: Free event (normal admission charges apply)

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

See conservation in action by spending up to an hour with volunteers from the Landguard Bird Observatory to learn about this important part of our work.

Saturday 27 July and Wednesday 31 July

Craft & Gift Fair

The Apex

Local exhibitors offering a great selection of Handmade Crafts & Unique Gifts A warm and friendly shopping experience! Free Admission 10.00 am – 4.30 pm Refreshments available Toilet facilities – Disabled access.

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Tue 30 July – Sat 3 August

Theatre Royal

Little Shop of Horrors

Seymour, an orphan and a nerd, is taken in and given a job by Mr Mushnik, the owner of a rundown florist in the seedy part of town. Seymour spends his days doing menial tasks and dreaming about the shop assistant Audrey. One day he finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he buys and calls Audrey 11. While caring for Audrey 11, Seymour discovers the plant’s rather unique appetite. The plant grows and grows, as does Seymour’s infatuation for Audrey, but who will succeed. Will Audrey 11 take over the world or will Seymour and Audrey finally defeat it?