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Poetry at the Castle , 28th January 2012 to 3rd March 2012, 10:00 to 13:00 at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester (10.8 miles)
Two session course - Saturday 28th January and Saturday 3rd March
Taking inspiration from Roman objects and the surroundings, you can create a piece of poetry. The first session will look at how an object can ignite your imagination, as you look beyond it into the lives of people in the past. You can then write your poem and return as a group for the second session to ‘workshop’ your piece. These sessions will be facilitated by Sheena Clover of the Mosaic, Colchester’s Poetry Stanza Group.
10am-1pm
£15 for both sessions (includes Castle entrance on each day)
£10 for Friends of the Museum
These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01206 282940 or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum, Colchester.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
General Meeting, 23rd February 2012, 7:30 to 9:45 at Ipswich Institute, 15a Tavern Street, Ipswich, Tavern Street, Ipswich (15.9 miles)
Two talks -Ipswich Institute by Hugh Pierce and Arlington’s Poetry Café by Liz Ambler
Two for the price of one, concise presentations will explain the history of these establishments.
The Ipswich Institute is as progressive now as when it was founded in 1824. Today as a registered educational charity the Institute is open to all who choose to join. Members come with a great variety of backgrounds and interests and all find something worth joining for - whether it be the library itself, the numerous leisure learning courses on offer, the educational lectures and trips, or the café and restaurant facilities. Through a link with the Association of Independent Libraries members are able to visit similar establishments across the United Kingdom. The Institute also gives financial support to a variety of local educational projects.
Arlington’s is the site of the original Ipswich Museum, opened in 1846. It was home to the Ipswich Scientific Society then in 1881 the collection was moved to its present site in High Street. Now a brasserie it hosts Ipswich Cafe Poets, a lively mix of long time members and enthusiastic young poets and poetry lovers from Ipswich and surrounds.
Gareth Bayliss Artist Q & A , 23rd February 2012, 19:00 to 20:00 at Ipswich Art School, High Street, Ipswich (16 miles)
Gareth will talk about the work on display in his exhibition ‘Gareth Bayliss: Return to The Ipswich Art School’. Looking at some of the ideas and processes behind his commercial graphic design work, as well as discussing his personal practice and obsession with drawing as a graphic artist.
7pm - 8pm.
£3 per person.
These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01473 433691.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
3rd Chappel Winter Beer Festival, 24th February 2012 to 25th February 2012 at East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester (16.5 miles)
For the Third Year the Chappel Winter Beer Festival is back in February 2012. A smaller version of the main Summer Beer Festival, occupying just the Goods Shed, with a selection of about 60 beers to choose from.
This select event runs for two days, Friday & Saturday, with two sessions each day. Numbers are strictly limited, and admission is by pre-purchase ticket only. Late night trains now run on the Marks Tey to Sudbury line allowing you to get home after the event.
Blood Donation Session, 24th February 2012, 13:30 to 19:00 at WALTON ON THE NAZE, THE COLUMBINE CENTRE, Princes Esplanade, Walton On The Naze (5.9 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 16:45 and 19:00
“NIGHT SCHOOL”: art & entertainment , 24th February 2012, 17:30 to 20:30 at Ipswich Art School, High Street, Ipswich (16 miles)
Experience the Ipswich Art School Galleries in new way during this evening of extra curricular happenings! This evening’s programme will include temporary work around the displays including performance, music, spoken word and film as well as artist-led activities for everyone to get involved with.
This event is supported by Arts Council England.
Drop-in 5.30pm – 8pm.
Free Event.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
THE MAYORAL VARIETY SHOW, 24th February 2012, 19:30 to 22:15 at William Loveless Hall , High Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester (8 miles)
Produced by Mayor Robert Needham & Directed by Shane Diggens
In aid of the Mayors Funds
Fri 24th
7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
Tickets £5 Phone Town Council 01206 822864 (10-4)
After hours email JULDiggens@aol.com
Local acts:
Hazel Humphries - ADP Theatre School
Vince Rayner - Colne Bank School of dancing
Joan Gifford - Dennis Free - Funky Voices - Mop Heads
Bright Side Boys - Dee's Belly Dancing & More.......
Craft Fair @ Manning's, 25th February 2012, 10:00 to 14:00 at Manning's Amusement Park, Felixstowe (11.9 miles)
Craft Fair, full of local arts, crafts, foodie items, gifts and so much more!!!
Colchester’s Cruel Past , 25th February 2012, 10:00 to 16:00 at Colchester Castle (10.8 miles)
Journey through time and meet characters from the past that we don’t normally talk about. You won’t find any kings or queens but you will get to meet witches who are suffering in the hands of the Witchfinder General, people suffering from the plague and you may even bump into the gaoler, watch out… he may invite you to stay for a while!
Free (after normal admission to the castle).
Drop-in 10am – 4pm.
Dog Auditions, 25th February 2012, 11:00 at Basepoint Business Centre, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich (14.2 miles)
The Ipswich Operatic and Dramatic Society are performing Oliver at the Ipswich regent from April 18th – 21st 2012
Auditions are being held for the part of Bill Sykes' dog Bullseye on 25th February, 11:00 at Basepoint Business Centre, Ransomes Europark.
If you would like to bring your dog along or know of anyone who has a dog they would like to audition, please contact IODS either through the website www.iods.com or email - iods@live.co.uk
Flower Arrangng Courses: Handtied Bouquets with Beverley Nichols of Jades Flower Design in Coggeshall, Essex , 27th February 2012, 9:00 to 17:00 at Coggeshall, Essex, Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Colchester (17.8 miles)
Theme: Handtied Bouquets – inc. Funeral Sheafs and Gift Wrapping.
AM- Learn how to make a traditional handtied bouquet.
PM- Learn how to make a contemporary design.
We will also cover gift wrapping ideas and you will learn how to make a bow to finish your gift wrap.
You will have at least two beautiful designs to take home.
All workshops/courses will include a light lunch and refreshments during the day. All flowers and other sundries are included in the price.
General designs principles and colour theories will be covered on all workshops/ courses.
All of the courses are held in our workshop/studio in the beautiful North Essex countryside. Surrounded by green fields, our purpose built workshop is the ideal space for you to enjoy your own specialised course.
Weekend workshops / courses can be arranged. Why not bring along a group of friends for one of our workshops on a Saturday or Sunday – the perfect gift and a great opportunity to socialise.
Price of the courses is £130 per person for a full day flower arranging course, light lunch, refreshments and flowers included in the price.
Blood Donation Session, 28th February 2012, 13:00 to 19:00 at Martlesham, Martlesham Community Hall, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge (17.3 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:00 and 15:30 or between 17:00 and 19:00
Remember When...? Rock n’ Roll Memories , 28th February 2012, 15:00 to 16:30 at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, Soane Street, Ipswich (16 miles)
Look back over days gone by and reminisce about your favourite memories at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich whilst handling objects from our Memory Box collection.
Harold Macmillan described this as the era when we’d “never had it so good”. Based around our “1950s and 1960s” Memory Box, come and share your memories of the Coronation, the Moon Landing and the birth of Rock and Roll.
This event is suitable for people with a visual impairment.
Sessions at 3pm to 4.30pm, with tea and coffee served throughout.
£2.50 per session (£2 for Friends of the Museum).
Book your place for Christchurch Mansion events on 01473 433691.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Dorkbot Anglia , 1st March 2012, 19:00 to 21:00 at Ipswich Art School, High Street, Ipswich (16 miles)
Join Dorkbot (“people doing strange things with electricity”) at the Art School for an evening of talks and conversations with invited grassroots artists, engineers and inventors. At the end have your say during ‘OpenDork’ – an ad-hoc slot for anyone to talk about their work.
7pm - 9pm.
Free Event.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Worlds Apart, 1st March 2012 to 3rd March 2012, 19:30 to 21:30 at Clifftown Theatre, Nelson Street, Southend-on-Sea, Nelson Street, Southend-On-Sea (22.4 miles)
An array of three illuminating, one act plays devised by the company and inspired by studies on multicultural and international theatre. All plays will be staged at each performance.
Devised and Directed by the Company
Thurs 1st – Sat 3rd March
7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee)
£8.00 / £5.00 concession
01702 328335 / clifftown@essex.ac.uk / www.clifftowntheatre.co.uk
Pauline Smith, 3rd March 2012, 7:30 to 9:40 at St. Andrew’s Church, Station Rd, Melton (20 miles)
On Saturday March 3rd, 7.30pm the Trianon Community Choir and String Ensemble, with guest organist Alan Loader, and conductor Chris Green, will be performing a concert at, and to raise funds for, St. Andrew’s Church, Melton.
The varied and entertaining programme includes 'What then is Love' by the composer Carey Blyton who lived in Woodbridge from1996 until his death in 2002. Also featured will be Purcell 'See nature rejoicing', Bartok 'Romanian Folkdances', Handel 'Organ Concerto Op4, no 5', and more.
Tickets: £8 for adults and £5 for children under 14
Available from: Browsers Bookshop The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge Violins, Market Hill both in Woodbridge, and St. Andrew’s Church, Melton 01394 380279.
www.tmg.org.uk
Sudbury Physiotherapy Complementary Therapies Open Day, 3rd March 2012, 10:00 to 15:00 at Sudbury Physiotherapy Centre, Cornard Road, Sudbury (21.2 miles)
Sudbury Physiotherapy Centre will be holding its first Complementary Therapies Open Day on Saturday 3rd March 2012. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone to come along and have a chat with the therapists who work at the centre and find out more about the services on offer and how they could help, and maybe even to have a free taster session of some of the therapies available – no pressure, and no obligation!
Ipswich v Bristol City, 3rd March 2012, 15:00 at Portman Road (15.8 miles)
Ipswich play Bristol City at Portman Road
Tea &Talk: The Early Human Occupation of Britain, 3rd March 2012, 15:00 to 16:30 at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester (10.8 miles)
The last decade has seen tremendous advances in our understanding of early humans in Europe and in Britain and this talk will review the major developments. These include significant discoveries of new and very ancient sites in Norfolk and Suffolk, and increased chronological resolution of the successive phases of Neanderthal and modern human occupation.
Talk by Chris Stringer, Natural History Museum London
This talk will be British Sign Language interpreted.
All talks start at 3pm. Ticket holders will be admitted to the castle free after 2.30pm.
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends).
Enjoy all talks for £15 (£13 for Friends of the Museum).
Talks can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (Tue-Sat 10am-4.45pm, Sun 11am – 4.45pm)
Tickets for all talks must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
All talks will be British Sign Language interpreted.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Flower Arrangng Courses: Large Arrangements with Beverley Nichols of Jades Flower Design in Coggeshall, Essex , 5th March 2012, 9:00 to 17:00 at Coggeshall, Essex, Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Colchester (17.8 miles)
Theme: Large Arrangements.
AM – The morning will be used to learn the technique to make a large pedestal / urn arrangement. Beverley will demonstrate the design in both oasis and using chicken wire.
PM- In the afternoon session you will learn how to make a large fireplace mantle design and a pyramid / cone arrangement.
You will have at least one design to take home.
All workshops/courses will include a light lunch and refreshments during the day. All flowers and other sundries are included in the price.
General designs principles and colour theories will be covered on all workshops/ courses.
All of the courses are held in our workshop/studio in the beautiful North Essex countryside. Surrounded by green fields, our purpose built workshop is the ideal space for you to enjoy your own specialised course.
Weekend workshops / courses can be arranged. Why not bring along a group of friends for one of our workshops on a Saturday or Sunday – the perfect gift and a great opportunity to socialise.
Price of the courses is £130 per person for a full day flower arranging course, light lunch, refreshments and flowers included in the price.
Visit: www.jadesflowerdesign.co.uk
Email: flowers@jadesflowers.co.uk
Telephone: 01376 563 111
Blood Donation Session, 6th March 2012, 13:00 to 19:00 at FELIXSTOWE, LEISURE CENTRE, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe (12.3 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:00 and 15:30 or between 16:45 and 19:00
Southend v Crawley Town, 6th March 2012, 19:45 at Roots Hall (22.1 miles)
Southend play Crawley Town at Roots Hall
Delightful Mr Dickens by Janet Dann, 8th March 2012, 13:00 to 13:55 at Methodist Church, Museum Street, Ipswich, Museum Street, Ipswich (15.9 miles)
In the year that marks the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, it is fitting to celebrate the life of this extraordinary man and remind ourselves of his connections with Suffolk. Dickens had three professional careers: journalist, novelist and public performer and in all three, East Anglia played a significant role. Whilst his domestic life was less than exemplary, there exist first-hand testaments to his being a delightful, good-humoured companion, full of boundless energy. Janet Dann takes a look at the man and his work as she follows his links to our county.
Dot Dot Dot, 8th March 2012 to 10th March 2012, 19:30 to 21:30 at Clifftown Theatre, Nelson St, Southend-on-Sea, Nelson Street, Southend-On-Sea (22.4 miles)
A multimedia adaptation of short monologues by Dario Fo and Franca Rame devised by an ensemble of physical theatre performers. It lifts the veil on life stories about oppression and rebellion, change and metamorphosis, like a fragile butterfly, which transforms in order to live, learning how to fly.
Staged to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8th, Dot Dot Dot offers up tales of persecution, dissent, women's emancipation and human rights, staged with all the ironic, comedic flair synonymous with Physical Theatre, penned by two Nobel Prize winning 'jesters' - Fo & Rame.
Directed by Filomena Campus
Thurs 8th – Sat 10th March
7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee)
£8.00 / £5.00 concession
01702 328335 / clifftown@essex.ac.uk / www.clifftowntheatre.co.uk
Stop Motion Animation, 10th March 2012, 10:00 to 16:00 at Colchester, St Runwalds Street, Colchester (10.9 miles)
Stop Motion Animation (adults)
Learn the fundamentals of stop frame animation and create your own short animated film.
Southend v Accrington Stanley, 10th March 2012, 15:00 at Roots Hall (22.1 miles)
Southend play Accrington Stanley at Roots Hall
Tea & Talk: The History of Bourne Mill , 10th March 2012, 15:00 to 16:30 at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester (10.8 miles)
Beginning in Elizabethan Colchester in 1591, this talk will explore the social, political and economic lives of the Lucas family of St John's Colchester through the walls of their very own Banqueting Hall.
Talk by Lynette Bloom, Bourne Mill.
This talk will be British Sign Language interpreted.
All talks start at 3pm. Ticket holders will be admitted to the castle free after 2.30pm.
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends)
Talks can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (Tue-Sat 10am-4.45pm, Sun 11am – 4.45pm)
Tickets for all talks must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
All talks will be British Sign Language interpreted.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Wine and Talk: The Mildenhall Treasure , 10th March 2012, 19:00 to 20:30 at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, Soane Street, Ipswich (16 miles)
The discovery during World War Two of the Mildenhall Treasure was one of the most exciting and significant events of the 20th century. Now officially one of the top ten treasures of the British Museum, this 1600 year old silver Roman dinner set is an astounding example of the craftsmanship, artistic talent and wealth of our ancestors. For the first time since its discovery the Great Dish from the dinner set will be back on display in Suffolk. This talk will look back over the discovery of this national treasure and introduce you to this truly magnificent object. Enjoy a glass of wine or soft drink during this relaxed evening.
7pm - 8.30pm.
£7 per person, drink included.
These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01473 433691.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Blood Donation Session, 13th March 2012, 14:00 to 19:30 at IPSWICH, ST MARYS RC PARISH HALL, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich (16.1 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:15 and 19:30
The Girl in the Box, 15th March 2012 to 17th March 2012, 19:30 to 21:30 at Clifftown Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, Nelson Street, Southend-On-Sea (22.4 miles)
Monique sees X-Factor as an escape route from a life 'in care'; her best friend, Mel is keeping her options open and is seriously considering 6th form. But Monique's ex boyfriend, gang member, Sam has other plans for them; unleashing a sequence of disturbing events that lead all the way to the girl in the box - A modern day parable tackling the worrying trend of sexual exploitation of young girls by gangs, and the dark consequences of drug crime.
'The Girl in the Box' is a new play by Alex Jones which has been commissioned for the Clifftown Theatre. Alex’s previous plays have appeared at the Birmingham Rep, the Stephen Joseph Theatre and the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. He has also written numerous plays for Radio 4 and several short films.
Written by Alex Jones
Directed by Shane Dempsey
Thurs 15th – Sat 17th March
7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee)
£8.00 / £5.00 concession
01702 328335 / clifftown@essex.ac.uk / www.clifftowntheatre.co.uk
Ipswich v Peterborough, 17th March 2012, 15:00 at Portman Road (15.8 miles)
Ipswich play Peterborough at Portman Road
Tea & Talk: Starting from Scratch , 17th March 2012, 15:00 to 16:30 at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester (10.8 miles)
Artist Brian Graham talks about his exhibition of paintings entitled ‘Starting from Scratch’ (on display in Colchester Castle). The exhibition focuses on 33 sites of some of the earliest human activity in the country, many of which are based in East Anglia, and what was behind his motivation to produce the art. His talk will focus particularly on the sites relating to the local area.
Talk by Brian Graham, Artist of Starting from Scratch.
This talk will be British Sign Language interpreted.
All talks start at 3pm. Ticket holders will be admitted to the castle free after 2.30pm.
£3.50 per talk (£3 for Friends)
Talks can be booked on 01206 282940, or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum (Tue-Sat 10am-4.45pm, Sun 11am – 4.45pm).
Tickets for all talks must be booked, paid for and collected in advance.
This is just one of the many events held by Colchester and Ipswich Museums, to find out more visit www.cimuseums.org.uk/whats-on.
Flower Arrangng Courses: Dinner Party Flowers with Beverley Nichols of Jades Flower Design in Coggeshall, Essex , 19th March 2012, 9:00 to 17:00 at Coggeshall, Essex, Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Colchester (17.8 miles)
Theme:Dinner Party Flowers
Learn how to make three different designs for your dinner party table. You will make a posy arrangement, a long oval arrangement and a vase arrangement using beautiful seasonal flowers. There will also be some interesting extras to decorate your table with that little something extra special.
You will have at least two beautiful designs to take home.
All workshops/courses will include a light lunch and refreshments during the day. All flowers and other sundries are included in the price.
General designs principles and colour theories will be covered on all workshops/ courses.
All of the courses are held in our workshop/studio in the beautiful North Essex countryside. Surrounded by green fields, our purpose built workshop is the ideal space for you to enjoy your own specialised course.
Weekend workshops / courses can be arranged. Why not bring along a group of friends for one of our workshops on a Saturday or Sunday – the perfect gift and a great opportunity to socialise.
Price of the courses is £130 per person for a full day flower arranging course, light lunch, refreshments and flowers included in the price.
Visit: www.jadesflowerdesign.co.uk
Email: flowers@jadesflowers.co.uk
Telephone: 01376 563 111
Blood Donation Session, 20th March 2012, 14:00 to 19:30 at IPSWICH, ST MARYS RC PARISH HALL, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich (16.1 miles)
Come and donate blood between 14:00 and 15:45 or between 17:15 and 19:30
Southend v Aldershot, 20th March 2012, 19:45 at Roots Hall (22.1 miles)
Southend play Aldershot at Roots Hall
Web Design Course, 21st March 2012 to 23rd March 2012, 18:00 to 21:00 at Colchester, St Runwalds Street, Colchester (10.9 miles)
Web Design (adults)
This evening courses will take you through the steps to create your own website.
Ipswich v Burnley, 21st March 2012, 19:45 at Portman Road (15.8 miles)
Ipswich play Burnley at Portman Road
Blood Donation Session, 23rd March 2012, 13:00 to 19:00 at WOODBRIDGE, COMMUNITY HALL, Station Road, Woodbridge (18.9 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:00 and 15:15 or between 16:30 and 19:00
Clacton Judo Club meet at Green Lodge, Old Road (0.1 miles)
Clacton Judo Club is a community based project with the club officers working at all levels to promote the sport of Judo on a voluntary basis. Green Lodge (Old Road) has been running Judo Classes weekly since 1981.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Crab & Winkle CWC meet at Brightlingsea Community Centre, Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester (4.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mervyn/Julia Lumley on 01206 734699
Level Crossing meet at Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester (9.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 231579
Manningtree ACF meet at The Drill Hall, Mill Lane, Manningtree (9.6 miles)
We are a youth group for 12 - 18 for girls and boys. We are at The Drill Hall, Mill Lane, Manningtree. Open on Tuesday night at 19:30 to 21:30
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 573066
Meditation Classes meet at The Venture Centre, Wignall Street, Lawford, Manningtree (9.6 miles)
New Meditation Classes being run, Start to connect mind, body and soul together and learn to relax and switch off the
constant chatter and images that are ever present in everyday life by learning meditation and visualisation techniques. Meditation
has been known to help on every level of your being.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Scanilon's Saloon meet at Greenstead Social Club, Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester (9.8 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mike on 01206 791929