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Felixstowe Events
March 2015
The fantastic seaside town of Felixstowe
offers a year-round programme of events
and activities for everyone. Here’s our
round-up for March.
Sunday 1 March, 1000-1630
Model Railway Exhibition and Swap
Meet - Memorial Hall, High Road, Trimley St. Martin
Hosted by Trimley Station Community Trust. Various
stalls selling new and second-hand equipment, as well
as a number of show layouts, analogue and digital.
Refreshments. Adults £2.50, children £1.00, under 5's
free. All proceeds to the Station Community Project.
www.trimleystation.org.uk
Tuesday 3 March, 1930-2200
Felixstowe Scribblers: ‘1,000 Word Homework’ - ‘The
Room at the Top’, Felixstowe Library, Crescent Road
Long established writers' group that was formed around
40 years ago. A variety of homework assignments are
set to be read out at the following meeting, with
feedback provided. This meeting: ‘1,000 Word
Homework’. New members welcome. Annual fee of
£30.00, or £5.00 per meeting. Refreshments.
http://scribblers2010.blogspot.com
Wednesday 4 March, 1930
FRMS Concert: Heather Farthing - United Reformed
Church Hall, Tomline Road
Regular concerts with the Felixstowe Recorded Music
Society. Programmes are mainly classical but vary
considerably and jazz, light music, film music,
folk and pop are often represented. This time: Heather
Farthing - 'Chronological Context'. Visitors welcome.
£2.50 including refreshments. 01394 275052.
Friday 6 March, 1030
Women’s World Day of Prayer Service - United
Reformed Church, Tomline Road
Annual Women’s World Day of Prayer Service. Written
by the women of the Bahamas, the theme of the service
is taken from St. John's Gospel, chapter 13, verses 1-17.
The service is interdenominational and men, women and
people of all ages are welcome to attend. Following the
service there will be a ‘Hunger Lunch', with proceeds
going to the Afghanistan women's project. Everyone
welcome. Admission free. 01473 214206.
www.felixstoweurc.org.uk
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Friday 6 March, 2030
Big Cheese Comedy Club Night - Trades and Labour
Club, High Road West
Enjoy an evening of top quality comedians with
the Big Cheese Comedy Club. Junior Simpson, Sol
Bernstein, Lenny Sherman and Justin Panks.
Tickets: £10.00 on the door, £8.00 in advance. 07900
881166. www.bigcheesecomedy.com
Friday 6 March, 1800
Suffolk Libraries Bookfest: Cookery Event with Anne
Shooter - Felixstowe Library, Crescent Road
Food writer, recipe columnist and blogger for the Daily
Mail presents a cooking demonstration. Her latest recipe
book, Sesame and Spice: Baking from the East End to
the Middle East, is published in February. £7.00 per
person. Pre-booking essential. 01473 263838.
www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/bookfest
Monday 9 March, 1930
FEOC Concert: Andrew Nix - 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 Nix.
Non-members welcome - £6.00. 01394 279373.
Tuesday 10 March, 1930
Felixstowe Art Group: Joanne Moore - Broadway
House, Orwell Road
Talk with slides - Joanne Moore "Putting a face to the
Painting". Organised by the Felixstowe Art Group.
Visitors are very welcome. £2.00. Members free.
Please confirm your attendance in advance on 01394
276975. www.felixstoweartgroup.org
Tuesday 10 March, 1930
FDHS Talk: ‘Poets and Lizards’ (Narcissus and
Orchids) - Old Felixstowe Community Centre
Felixstowe and District Horticultural Society Monthly
Meeting. Speaker: Jeremy Pratt - 'Poets
and Lizards' (Narcissus and Orchids). Visitors
are very welcome - £2.00. 01394 272695.
www.felixstowedistricths.onesuffolk.net
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Tuesday 10 March, 1930
Deben Flower Club: ‘Lets Dance the Night
Away’ - Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane
Monthly meeting and demonstration. Speaker: Julia
Knights from Great Yarmouth - 'Lets Dance the
Night Away'. Visitors are very welcome - £4.00.
01473 736651/01394 448415.
Wednesday 11 March, 1200
Ladies do Lunch - The Orwell Hotel, Hamilton Road
Enjoy a cookery demonstration by the chef,
followed by a delicious lunch and cocktail demonstration.
£17.00 per person. Pre-booking essential.
01394 285511. www.theorwellhotel.co.uk
Wednesday 11 March, 1930
FFHS Talk: ‘Suffolk Surnames’ - Broadway
House, Orwell Road
Felixstowe Family History Society Talk. Speaker: Charlie
Haylock - 'Suffolk Surnames'. All welcome.
Members free. Non-members £1.00. 01394
271762. www.itgen.co.uk/ffhs
Wednesday 11 March, 1530-1745
Messy Church - St. John’s Church, Orwell Road
Fun activities for children, parents, grandparents and
carers to be creative - and celebrate God. Craft time, a
small celebration service and a shared meal. Admission
free - donations welcome. 07581 390224.
www.stjohnthebaptistpcc.onesuffolk.net/welcome
Saturday 14 March, 1930
Music in Felixstowe: Classic Strings
Orchestra - St. John’s Church, Orwell Road
Directed by Nicholas Ward. Anna Noakes on
flute/piccolo and Christine Whiffen on harpsichord. Bach
Brandenburg Concerto no.5. Purcell Chaconne.
Mendelssohn String Symphony no.10. Handel Concerto
Grosso op 6 no 11. Allan Stephenson Piccolo Concerto.
Tickets: adults £15.00, children free. Includes wine.
Tickets from Stillwater Books Limited (Hamilton Road) or
01394 670633. www.felixstowemusic.com
Saturday 14 March, 1430-1700
Intermediate Crochet: Flowers and Leaves or
Crochet Jewellery - Bags of Wool, High Street, Walton
Embellish your Granny Squares with flowers, or make a
selection of flowers for display. Introducing layering
techniques. Bring some 4-ply or DK yarn and
appropriate hooks. Or if you prefer, learn how to crochet
exquisite jewellery using fine yarns and beads. You will
need to be able to crochet for this class. Perle #3, Perle
#8 and Nr. 10 Crochet cotton and size 8 and size 6
beads will be available to buy. Or bring your own
Crochet cotton and beads. You will also need a size
2.5mm or 3mm crochet hook. £20.00 per person.
Pre-booking essential. Maximum of eight people on any
class. 01394 279868. www.bagsofwool.co.uk
Saturday 14 March, 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 14 March, 1900
Felixstowe Mayor’s Charity Ball - The Orwell
Hotel, Hamilton Road
Come and join the Mayor for this fantastic charity ball. In
aid of the Mayor's charities - Level Two Youth Project
and Felixstowe Citizens Advice Bureau. Delicious food,
live music (Solid Gold) and dancing. £37.50 per person,
or a table for ten persons £350.00. Pre-booking
essential. 01394 288193. www.felixstowe.gov.uk
Saturday 14 March, 1000-1130
Beachcombing for Beginners - Felixstowe
Hornwrack, sea glass, Mermaid’s Purses... all of these
evocative items have been found on the Suffolk Coast.
Join us for a gentle wander for approximately an hour
and a half to see what we can find on the beach. We will
explore and share what we find whilst learning what
should and shouldn’t be on our unique shingle beaches.
This walk is suitable for all ages - exploring our beaches
is strangely addictive however old or young you may be!
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear
shoes suitable for walking on shingle. Admission free.
Pre-booking essential. Places are limited. To book
please email: [email protected] with your
name and contact telephone number (preferably a
mobile) and the number of people in your group. You will
then receive details of the meeting point.
www.touchingthetide.org.uk
Sunday 15 March, 1200-2100
Mother’s Day Lunch - Best Western Brook
Hotel, Orwell Road
Treat your mum to a delicious lunch at the Best Western
Brook Hotel. A traditional carvery with a choice of roast
meats, vegetarian and special dishes, plus a gift for
mum. £19.95 per person (three courses). Pre-booking
essential. 01394 278441. www.brookhotelfelixstowe.com
Tuesday 17 March, 1930-2200
Felixstowe Scribblers: ‘Four Word Creative Writing
Exercise' - ‘The Room at the Top’, Felixstowe Library,
Crescent Road
Long established writers' group that was formed around
40 years ago. A variety of homework assignments are
set to be read out at the following meeting, with
feedback provided. This meeting: ‘Four Word Creative
Writing Exercise'. New members welcome. Annual fee of
£30.00, or £5.00 per meeting. Refreshments.
http://scribblers2010.blogspot.com
Tuesday 17 March, 1930
SWT Talk: Birds of 2014 on the Felixstowe
Peninsula - Broadway House, Orwell Road
An illustrated evening talk with the Suffolk Wildlife
Trust - Felixstowe Group. This time: Paul Oldfield - Birds
of 2014 on the Felixstowe Peninsula. Everyone is
welcome - £2.50. 01394 210535.
Wednesday 18 March, 1130
Music in Felixstowe: Wednesday Winter Warmer
Series - The Orwell Hotel, Hamilton Road
Concert for Wednesday lunchtime - Andi Hopgood (jazz
singer). A selection of evergreen favourites. Held in His
Lordship's Library. After the concert why not
enjoy lunch in the Buttery Bar? Tickets £6.00. 01394
670633. www.felixstowemusic.com
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Wednesday 18 March, 1930
FRMS Concert: Ida Smith - United Reformed Church
Hall, Tomline Road
Regular concerts with the Felixstowe Recorded Music
Society. Programmes are mainly classical but vary
considerably and jazz, light music, film music, folk and
pop are often represented. This time: Ida Smith - 'Ebony
and Ivory'. Visitors welcome. £2.50 including
refreshments. 01394 275052.
Thursday 19 March, 1930
Felixstowe Cafe Poets - The Orwell
Hotel, Hamilton Road
Informal poetry group. Lovers of poetry, writers of
poetry, published or unpublished - all welcome. Bring
along poems you would like to read and share with the
group. Refreshments available to purchase.
Admission free. 01394 272736.
Thursday 19 March, 1930
Colneis Flower Club: ‘Spring Fantasy’ - Old
Felixstowe Community Centre
Monthly meeting and demonstration. Speaker: Vicki
Hease from Stowmarket - 'Spring Fantasy'. Practice
Piece - 'Spring Basket'. Visitors are very
welcome - £4.00. 01394 282468.
Friday 20 March, 1930
Hope Trust: Quiz Night - Trades and Labour
Club, High Road West
Fun Quiz Night - on behalf of the Hope Trust.
Quizmaster is Phil Hadwen. Teams of 4-8 persons.
Tickets £7.50, including a ploughman's
supper. Pre-booking essential. 01394 286008.
www.hopetrust.org.uk
Saturday 21 March, 0930-1130
Monthly Beach Litter Pick - Landguard
Nature Reserve
Help keep the beach at Landguard clean and pristine. All
welcome. Just turn up. Meet at the southern end of the
Bird Observatory compound between the rifle fencing
and the Landguard Bungalow (beside the white radar
tower). Once finished there is tea/coffee and biscuits
back at the Observatory based within Right Battery.
Admission free. 01394 673782. www.lbo.org.uk
Saturday 21 March, 1400-1600
Suffolk Libraries Bookfest: Workshop with Gillian
McClure - Felixstowe Library, Crescent Road
Bring your pens, pencils and sketch books to this
interactive workshop from the award-winning children’s
writer and illustrator Gillian McClure. Gillian will share
her visual story-building and page planning techniques
and look at the interaction between words and images.
£5.00 per person. Pre-booking essential. 01473 263838.
www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/bookfest
Saturday 21 March, 1100-1600
Felixstowe Area: ‘N’ Gauge Group Model
Railway Open Day - Welcome Hall, Trimley St. Mary
The group will be showing a layout built from a number
of modules and members layouts. Second-hand shop,
advice on all aspects of modelling in 'N' gauge and light
refreshments. Admission free. 01394 277211.
www.felixstowengauge.org.uk
Sunday 22 March, 1100-1500
The Orwell Wedding Open Day - The Orwell
Hotel, Hamilton Road
Wedding open day with lots of quality local
suppliers to help you plan your special day. A chance
to see our venue and look at the fantastic wedding
packages on offer. Admission free. 01394
285511. www.theorwellhotel.co.uk
Sunday 22 March, 1000-1600
Easter Fayre: In Aid of Guide Dogs - Brackenbury
Sports Centre, High Road East
Wide variety of craft and gift stalls. Live entertainment
from Fresh Gold Radio. Children's colouring competition.
Easter treasure hunt. Come along and meet Guide Dogs
and pups in training. Help support the East and Mid
Suffolk volunteer branch of Guide Dogs. Entry by
donation. 01394 275073.
Monday 23 March, 1930
Mr Cobbler Felixstowe Sports Awards
2015 - Felixstowe Town Hall, Undercliff Road West
An annual awards evening to celebrate the individual
competitors, teams and officials of Felixstowe.
Organised by the Felixstowe and District Council for
Sport and Recreation. Categories include Coastside
Fitness Sports Personality of the Year, Pierrot Stationers
Junior Sports Personality, Eastcliff Carpets Club Official,
Felixstowe Star Team of the Year, Walton Barbers
Service to Sport and Wainwrights Progress in Junior
Sports. The awards will be presented by the Mayor of
Felixstowe. There will also be a guest speaker.
Everyone welcome. Admission free. 01394 213071.
Tuesday 24 March, 1030
Felixstowe Walkers: The Grove - meet at The Grove
car park (at end of Grove Road)
A spring walk through the only natural woodland on the
Felixstowe Peninsula. Distance of 2.75 miles. Meet at
The Grove car park (at end of Grove Road). The group
is part of the Felixstowe Society. Admission
free - although regular walkers will be expected to
become members of the Felixstowe Society. Annual
membership is £7.00, or £10.00 for two adults at the
same address. Further information from
[email protected]
Tuesday 24 March, 1930
Felixstowe Society: ‘An Evening with Peter
Phillips’ - Felixstowe Salvation Army, Cobbold Road
Local thespian and author talks about his experiences of
Felixstowe. Everyone welcome. Admission - members
£1.00, visitors £2.00. www.felixstowesociety.org
Tuesday 24 March, 1930
Felixstowe Art Group: Malcolm Laurie Drawing
Competition - Broadway House, Orwell Road
Annual drawing competition by the Felixstowe Art
Group. 1. a famous Suffolk landmark. 2. a season of of
the year. 3. footwear. 4. the summer exhibition
catalogue cover. Organised by the Felixstowe Art Group.
Visitors are very welcome. £2.00. Members free.
Please confirm your attendance in advance on 01394
276975. www.felixstoweartgroup.org
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Thursday 26 March, 1945
Speakers of Felixstowe: Monthly
Meeting - Marlborough Hotel, Sea Road
Monthly meeting of the Speakers of Felixstowe group.
Speaking in front of people, even when speaking about
a much loved place such as Felixstowe, can be nerve
wracking. At Speakers of Felixstowe a warm reception
awaits new and rusty speakers who want to improve
their skills. Experienced orators are also encouraged to
come and share their tips to help others develop this
vital employability and social skill and to enter the
Association of Speaker Clubs contests. This
time: Chairing a Meeting. Speakers of Felixstowe is a
members only club, but your
first taster session is free. The charge is £40.00
for the year, or £5.00 per session. 01728 604174.
www.felixstowespeakers.org.uk
Friday 27 March, 1930
An Evening of Worship with Noel
Robinson - River of Life Church, 2 Carr Road
An evening with Noel Robinson, an international worship
leader, music pastor, songwriter and producer. His
mandate is to see the Body of Christ rise up in worship,
intercession and unity in this generation. Noel has been
involved in worship ministry for over 20 years and has
led at events and conferences around the world. He has
partnered with many ministries, is the founder of The
Kingdom Worship Movement (KWM) and continues to
work with many of his peers (eg Graham Kendrick, Lara
Martin, Israel Houghton, Noel Richards, Godfrey Birtill,
Matt Redman and Tim Hughes). Doors open at 1900.
Everyone welcome. Admission free. 01394 273700.
www.riveroflifechurch.net
Saturday 28 March, 1000-1300
Craft Fair - Seaton Road Methodist Church
Come and browse the Craft Fair at Seaton Road
Methodist Church. Range of stalls. Also
drop-in craft session for children of all ages
(accompanied by an adult). Admission free. 07580
510737. www.seatonroad.org.uk
Saturday 28 March, 1000-1600
Art Workshop - Trimley Methodist Church
Hall, Trimley St. Martin
All day art workshop (music theme optional) with
Geraldine Patey. Art and music has influenced our lives
since the beginning of time. Over the years, artists and
musicians have worked together bringing us an
ever-changing development to enhance, affect, and give
fuel to our imaginations and voice our comments and
expressions. These workshops are to help "what
inspires you". Let your thoughts be moved by the music
and the stories told. Books, tracings, photographs and
objects and music will be chosen to support each
workshop. Suitable for beginners and advanced. Bring a
packed lunch if staying all day. Tea, coffee and biscuits
will be available. Children welcome, but must be
accompanied by an adult. £17.00 or £29.00 for two
persons. Children £12.00. Half day available.
Pre-booking essential. Includes a donation to the
Macmillan Cancer Support Fund. 01473 729306.
www.saa.co.uk/art/geraldinesp
Saturday 28 March, 1430-1700
Beginners Crochet: The Basics - Bags of Wool,
High Street, Walton
Learn to crochet for beginners. Bring some spare yarn,
4-ply or DK and a crochet hook if you have one. Hooks
and yarn will be available to use during the class. Learn
Chains, Double Crochet and Trebles. How to turn and
how to leave spaces. Make a huggy for your phone if
there is time. £20.00 per person. Pre-booking
essential. Maximum of eight people on any class. 01394
279868. www.bagsofwool.co.uk
Sunday 29 March to Sunday 12 April, 1000-1600
Easter Trail - Landguard Fort
Hunt out the clues around Landguard Fort - and join in
the Easter fun. Normal admission charges for the Fort
apply, plus £1.00 for a trail sheet. 01394 675900.
www.landguard.com
Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March, 0900-1530
Premier Sport: Holiday Course
‘Football’ - Brackenbury Sports Centre, High Road East
Fun in the school holidays learning a range of football
skills. Meet new friends, play and get some exercise.
Suitable for all ages and abilities. Ages 5-12 years.
£14.00 per child. Pre-booking essential. Book two weeks
before the course start to receive a 15% discount. 01473
427017. www.premier-education.com
Monday 30 March to Wednesday 1 April, 0900-1530
Premier Sport: Holiday Course
‘Multi-Sports’ - Brackenbury Sports Centre,
High Road East
Fun in the school holidays with a range of multi-sports.
Meet new friends, play and get some exercise. Suitable
for all ages and abilities. Ages 5-12 years. £14.00 per
child. Pre-booking essential. Book two weeks before the
course start to receive a 15% discount. 01473 427017.
www.premier-education.com
Events at Manning’s Amusement Park
Giant Sun Market - every Sun, from 0900.
01394 282370. www.manningsamusements.co.uk
Art Workshops with Smart4Art
Fun and creative art workshops with Smart4Art.
Children's workshops every Tues, 1530-1730. £8.00 per
person, per hour. Suitable for children aged 5-14 years.
Adults classes every Tues, 1800-2000. £8.00 per
person, per hour. Suitable for all levels. Full details of
venue will be provided when booking a workshop. 01394
672506/07929 979073. www.smart4art.co.uk
Felixstowe Community Choir
Meets Mon 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Mar at The Orwell Hotel.
1900 for 1930. Over 80 singers, men and women sing
pop and show tunes in this informal choir. Over
18’s only. No music to read, no audition. Just come
along and pay £4.00 on the door. Charity raffle and bar.
www.felixstowecommunitychoir.org.uk
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Felixstowe Country Market
Every Fri, 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. Closed two
weeks over Christmas and Good Friday. 01394
272003. www.country-markets.co.uk
Felixstowe Photographic Society
Anyone interested in photography is welcome to
attend/join the group - both beginners or experienced.
1930 at Broadway House, Orwell Road. Admission free.
Thurs 5 Mar - Projected Image Appraisal.
Thurs 12 Mar - Practical Evening Discussion
on Equipment.
Thurs 19 Mar - Results of ‘In the Rain’ Competition.
Thurs 26 Mar - Annual Stephen Cook Digital
Image Trophy.
01473 272272. www.felixstowephotographic.org.uk
Jazz East at The Fludyers (Undercliff Road East)
A Sunday evening jazz club that brings some of the UK's
greatest jazz musicians to Felixstowe. World class music
and a great atmosphere. 1930-2230. Admission free.
Sun 1 Mar - Sara Mitra (vocals) and Tim Giles (drums).
Sun 8 Mar - Ben Bastin Trio.
Sun 22 Mar - Flanagan Ingham Quartet.
Sun 29 Mar - Christine Tobin (vocals).
07766 745457. www.jazzeast.vpweb.co.uk
Felixstowe Sewing School
69 Bath Road, Felixstowe
Mon 2 to Mon 30 Mar (1900-2100) - Patchwork
Pleasures. £75.00 per person.
Mon 2 Mar to Mon 6 Apr (1000-1200) - Dressmaking
for Beginners. £90.00 per person.
Mon 2 to Mon 30 Mar (1000-1200) - Introduction to
Pattern Cutting. £90.00 per person.
Tues 3 Mar to Tues 7 Apr (1900-2100) - Dressmaking
for Beginners. £90.00 per person.
Thurs 5 Mar to Thurs 2 Apr (1900-2100) - Introduction to
Pattern Cutting. £90.00 per person.
Sat 14 Mar (1000-1200) - Make Friends with your
Sewing Machine. £20.00 per person.
Fri 20 Mar (1900-2100) - Mystery Crafty Session.
£10.00 per person.
Tea/coffee and cakes included. Pre-booking essential.
07787 981493. www.felixstowesewingschool.co.uk
Sea Front Health Walk
Mon 2, 16 and 30 Mar. Start your week off with a
refreshing walk along the Promenade at Felixstowe.
Meet outside the Leisure Centre entrance at 1045.
Around 2-2.5 miles. Led by trained Stepping Out in
Suffolk Volunteer Walk Leaders. Everyone welcome.
Admission free. Just turn up. 01473 229292.
www.livewellsuffolk.org.uk
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