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Stonham Barns Thursday & Sunday Car Boot & Autumn Craft Fair 19th & 22nd September 2024, 19th September 2024 to 22nd September 2024, 7:00 to 13:00 at stonham Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal (5.3 miles)
Stonham Barns Thursday & Sunday Car Boot & Autumn Craft Fair 19th/22nd September 2024
Stonham Barns Car Boot - Great crowd on Sunday and good weather all week so expecting a good one Thursday & a huge one Sunday as we the Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot & The Autumn Craft Market at Stonham. We should be packed as we have the Car Boot & craft fair so two buying crowds running at the same time. So expecting another great crowd Sunday plus we have 3 Sundays in a row with Shows on as well as the Car Boot.
Thursday 19th September 2024 Stonham Barns Thursday Car Boot - BUYERS ALWAYS NEEDED
7am onwards (although you can start earlier or after 9am if you are a seller) – Thursdays start slowly but get going after 9. We continue to get good numbers of sellers although last weeks seemed to be low for all midweek Car Boots. This week the weather looks great and we are expecting a healthy turnout. The turnout next Thursday will determine how long we carry on for this year on Thursdays although we plan to start again next year and really push the Thursday Car Boot.
A big thanks to the continued support from sellers and buyers we are getting who are determined to make this a regular weekly event. There isn’t a Thursday Car Boot anywhere near in Suffolk and slowly the public are realising we have a car boot every Thursday and it’s becoming popular as you can’t beat the atmosphere at Stonham. So, if you want a Thursday Car Boot please keep supporting us by turning up.
To sell on the Thursday all vehicles pay £6 to sell.
Sunday 22nd September Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot Plus Autumn Craft Show
Weather looking really great for Sunday and we have an amazing run of shows running at the same time as the car boot starting this Sunday with The Autumn Craft Market. This is a win win as it’s two crowds of buyers although we are getting great crowds every week now anyway.
Covered stalls are available for any Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays - they offer a guaranteed spot on the main field close to food and toilets, have an overhead cover plus a table-top and are only £12. Text 07817539168 to reserve one, Everyone else can just turn up on the day. No booking needed just turn up and sell from £6.
Events at Stonham
Events run at the same time as the Car Boot so a bigger crowd always expected. The next is The American Car Show on the 15th September followed by The Autumn Craft Market on the 22nd September followed by Swedefest on the 29th September followed by The Land Rover Show on 6th October.
We are the best priced & still the friendliest Car Boot in Suffolk so come & sell from only £6 and still free parking & buying & everyone welcome to just turn up and have a look around as there’s so much to do at Stonham.
I've had a few questions about when we actually start. We always used to start at 8am and most people do still turn up at 8/8.30 but, we do get people arriving stupidly early onwards. So, it's really up to you. 7 onwards is sensible. We have enough space for everyone.
Just turn up and sell from £6 no booking needed, Covered stalls are available to reserve for any Sunday/Bank Holiday Monday (but not Thursdays (to start with)) by texting 07817539168 and we also have great news for Sellers/Buyers at Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot as we have a licence allowing all Plant/Bulb Sellers or in fact any Gardening sellers to sell at the Car Boot. So NO RESTRICTIONS at all with any Gardening items. This is great news as I've had to turn so many people away. This is already bringing in a lot more sellers/buyers to Stonham. So, come and sell every Sunday. We are expecting some of the big plant and bulb sellers to start selling soon.
Prices have remained the same with selling at £6 for cars. Big cars are charged at £8.50, Cars with trailers £8.50, Small Vans £8.50 and Large Vans £12, Vans with trailers or Big Cars with trailers are also £12. Cars with big trailers are also £12. There is NO NEED TO BOOK. Covered Stalls are available for every Sunday/Bank Holiday Monday but these do go very quickly as there are only 20. These ONLY can be pre-booked on 07817539168 (text to pre-book). These offer some shade to sellers as well as a tabletop & protection against wind & rain. These are on the main field and you pull in behind them, set up and sell and pack up and leave at the end of the day. They also guarantee a main field position near to toilets and Drinks/Food.
Everyone else wishing to sell at Stonham can just turn up on the day. We are still the cheapest in Suffolk so you can just turn up from 7am and sell and that’s every Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays from March to October & now Thursdays too. We are also lucky to benefit from regular events at Stonham where the Car Boot crowd is often doubled & that’s on top of a very big buying crowd.
Everyone loves Stonham as its unbeatable when the weather is good. It has a great atmosphere and a knowledgeable friendly crowd made up of all ages. Families young and old, dog friendly and it caters for the disabled.
We let Buyers in at the same time as sellers but – please allow me to get everyone into position so please don’t hinder this and please don’t stand behind cars whilst they unload. No one is going to jump in and buy before you as it just isn’t that kind of car boot. The reason we have become so popular is because we don’t have people harassing sellers. If anyone oversteps their mark we will stop buyers entering the field until gone 7am.
We are outdoors only but offer covered stalls.
Stonham Barns Car Boot every Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays and this year Thursdays too.
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Politics, Religion, Food and Death , 21st September 2024, 19:30 to 22:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (18.4 miles)
The Crunchy Frog Players return to The Headgate with another smorgasbord of classic and newly minted original comedy sketches, seasoned with a light sprinkling of songs. With all proceeds going to the Mayor of Colchester's Charities, this year's hilarious platter focuses on Politics, Religion, Food and Death...and probably sex!
Suitable for age 16 and above.
Matinee performance at 3pm.
Tickets £15 plus booking fee.
Jacky (Plus), 25th September 2024 to 28th September 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (18.4 miles)
The sold out 2022 Colchester Fringe hit is back! Antonio wants to dance, but he needs to learn to dance with a new partner-his wheelchair! His quest begins to learn ballroom and tango, but can he overcome the challenges of his body to dance to Jacky? For Jacky? And with Jacky? PLUS - new short plays making a special, fund-raising evening!
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.
Tickets £15,£10 plus booking fee.
An Evening of Mediumship with Evidential Medium Chris Drew, 2nd October 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (18.4 miles)
Chris's work has taken him across the UK, and to many countries around the world. He has a fresh and modern approach to mediumship, and his greatest passion is publicly demonstrating his mediumship. A show with Chris is always filled with emotion and humour.
The mediumship in this evening’s show is provided for entertainment purposes and the event is suitable for age 18+.
Tickets £16 plus booking fee.
Frankenstein (on a budget) , 4th October 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (18.4 miles)
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the comedy musical hammer horror homage that you didn’t know you needed.
Suitable for ages 14+ (horror references, gore, flashing lights)
Tickets £12,£15 plus booking fee.
Those Colchester Buskers - Headgate Fundraiser, 5th October 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (18.4 miles)
A trio of passionate musicians generously playing this gig for free as a fundraiser for our theatre! “Those Colchester Buskers” found each other fifteen years ago at an open mic event. Since that fateful day, they have been inseparable, sharing their love of music and entertaining the vibrant streets of Colchester and the surrounding area.
Tickets £9 plus booking fee.
Medical Information Lecture - A Path to a Healthy Body and Soul through the Teaching of Bruno Groening, 7th October 2024, 19:00 to 20:30 at Matrix College, 6 Griffin Court (between Damgate &, Griffin Court, Wymondham (23.4 miles)
Medical Information Lecture - A Path to a Healthy Body and Soul through the Teaching of Bruno Groening.
“THERE IS NO INCURABLE” (Bruno Groening)
Attendees will hear about "Healing on the Spiritual Path".
Presented by: Dr Karim El Souessi, MD
People from the locality will present healings and experiences they have made.
Everyone interested is welcome - Admission is free, donations appreciated.
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Ghost of The Toll Point Light , 8th October 2024 to 9th October 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (18.4 miles)
The year is 1900. Young Jack Grimes arrives to take up his post as assistant to the keeper of the Toll Point Light, off the coast of East Anglia. Isaac Troop has been keeper at Toll Point for 20 years and is suspicious of the new arrival. A good old-fashioned ghost story, exploring questions around why people seek seclusion.
Tickets £15, £10 plus booking fee.
The Last Crumb, 10th October 2024 to 12th October 2024, 19:30 to 22:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (18.4 miles)
Set in, and around a cake shop, everyone must decide what their heart truly wants... lemon meringue or chocolate fudge! A case of mistaken identity turns lives upside down - hearts will flutter, and tears will roll as this comedy tests relationships - and not everyone will make it to the other side… PLUS a free sweet treat for everyone in the audience during the interval!
Tickets £12 plus booking fee.
Two Gentlemen of Verona , 16th October 2024 to 19th October 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North, Colchester (18.4 miles)
Shakespeare's earliest comedy has echoes of the later plays, with disguise, anger, despair, transformational woods, forgiveness, clownish servants - and a dog! The ties of friendship are severely tested by jealousy, betrayal and a band of brigands. This production is set in the late 1920s, with feckless young men, feisty women and knowing servants pushing the boundaries of polite society. Anyone for tennis?
Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.
Tickets £15 plus booking fee.
Chimneys CMC meet at Claydon Community Centre, Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich (6.6 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01728 689033
Essex & Suffolk Border Motorcycle Club
The club is long established and affiliated to the sports governing body the Auto Cycle Union.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ho Wan Martial Arts Academy meet at Ho Wan Martial Arts Academy, Charles Street, Ipswich (9.6 miles)
We are a very diverse and high stadard Martial Arts school (BCCMA accredited) based at Charles Street in Ipswich (behind Crown Pools). We teach everything from Shaolin Kung Fu and Wing Chun, through Kickboxing to Tai Chi, Womens Self Defence, Knife Trainingand many more. We are currently in the process of launching a set of training videos and also run one off Fast Track course for those unable to attend regularly. Feel free to visit the academy on Charles Street
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 225458 or email the club
Ipswich and District Photographic Society meet at St. Francis Church Hall, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich (9.7 miles)
We’re a friendly club, with space for everyone – regardless of your ability or experience.
We meet in and around Ipswich from September to May. As well as the main Society evenings – which include lectures, competitions and social events – we have specialist groups for people interested in prints, transparencies, digital imaging, monochrome photography, studio and audio-visual work.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Arthur Griffiths on 01473 611507, email Arthur Griffiths or visit thier website
Ipswich Buddhist Centre meet at Ipswich Buddhist Centre, Thoroughfare, Ipswich (9.8 miles)
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If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Ladies Hockey Club
Ipswich Ladies Hockey Club is the only Premier National League club in Suffolk and we aim to cater for all standards of players. We run 3 Senior teams, 1 in the National Premier League, 1 in the East Premier league and 1 in the East league Division 2. We also run a very successful U19 team that plays on Sundays.
All new players welcome!
If you'd like more information, you can telephone the clubhouse on 01473 259060 or visit thier website
Ipswich Real Nappy Network meet at St Pancras Church Hall, Orwell Place, Ipswich (10 miles)
We are a voluntary group raising awareness and promoting washable cloth nappies. Nappaccino meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 10.30-12.30 at St Pancras Church Hall, Tacket St, Ipswich where we have a second hand nappy exchange, provide independent advice on the care and use of cloth nappies and promote local cloth nappy retailers. We also give talks and demonstrations to groups, health professionals and day care providers and have available an up to date local directory of cloth nappy retailers and laundry services.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 0870 246 1693, email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Recorded Music Society meet at The Meeting Room, Tower Street, Ipswich (9.7 miles)
The meetings of the society are held in the Meeting Room at 19 Tower Street, Ipswich on alternate Thursday evenings at 7:30. The aim is to provide a wide range of music, from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Enid Hunt on 01473 725516 or Peter Partridge on 01473 422386
Jenny's Dance Ranch meet at Coddenham Village Hall, School Road, Coddenham, Ipswich (5.1 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Eve on 01473 78573 or 07803 549871
Lait Dance Club meet at St Matthews Hall, Clarkson Street, Ipswich (9.4 miles)
The Lait Dance Club was founded in 1974 by Tom and Pat Lait. It is situated in Ipswich, Suffolk and has very good facilities which include a large ballroom with a maple sprung floor and a licensed bar.
There is a full programme of events at the Club including Saturday Night Social Dances, Afternoon Tea Dances, Practice Nights, Medal Tests and Competitions.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 215543, email the club or visit thier website
Little Texas meet at Stowmarket Football Club, Bury Road (0.6 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 714039
Oskar Foxtrot Musical Theatre meet at Regal Theatre, Ipswich Street (0.2 miles)
We stage original musicals and are always looking for new members to join our cast and band of thirty five young people aged between 11 and 22. We stage our Productions at the Regal Theatre in Stowmarket and meet weekly at Stowmarket Middle School on Monday evenings at 6pm. Band members need to be grade five standard or above, but budding actors, singers or dancers do not necessarily need to be experienced. We audition in June but accept new members at other points in the year.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Sarah on 01473 423606, email Sarah or visit thier website
Otley Gym Club meet at Chapel Road, Chapel Road, Otley, Ipswich (8.7 miles)
We are a recreational gymnastics club based in Otley near Ipswich offering training for toddlers to 18 year olds.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 735244, email the club or visit thier website
Riverside CWC meet at Riverside Club, Stowupland Street (0.2 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01449 675571
Stowmarket Swimming Club meet at Mid-Suffolk Leisure Centre, Gainsborough Road (0.5 miles)
Stowmarket Swimming Club meets at Mid-Suffolk Leisure Centre and welcomes new swimmers and is able to offer competitive swimming to swimmers of all age groups.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Nick Minns the Club Coach on 01449 677871 or visit thier website
TinyTalk meet at Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside (0.7 miles)
the UK's favourite baby signing classes
TinyTalk is the leading baby signing organisation in the United Kingdom.
We provide experienced and well-trained baby signing teachers, delivering quality educational and fun baby signing classes for babies.
TinyTalk offer baby signing and singing classes for mums (or dads!) and their babies or toddlers across the UK.
In each 1-hour baby signing class...
· You and your baby will learn a number of baby signs for useful everyday words and phrases - allowing you to talk to your baby for the first time by baby signing
· You'll spend time singing favourite nursery rhymes and action songs
· Apart from learning baby signing, your baby will also have time to play with a variety of toys - whilst the mums relax with coffee and biscuits!
The TinyTalk approach is both professional and relaxed. TinyTalk baby signing classes are structured but they are also great fun. Parents and babies seem to adore w
hat the TinyTalk baby signing classes formula offers!
· All of our baby signing classes are run on a drop in basis and not pre-booked
· We sing familiar, well-known songs while baby signing
· We charge only once per family (not per child)- i.e. that twins, triplets etc. are not penalised!
· The baby signing classes are lots and lots of fun with a structured but relaxed atmosphere
· TinyTalk use British Sign Language signs in our baby signing classes, enabling everyone to not only communicate with their hearing baby, but also start communication with the Deaf Community
· Our baby signing classes are suitable for 0 to 2 year olds. Even newborns are most welcome! Children over 2 years old can also attend at the discretion of the class teacher.
If you'd like more information, you can visit thier website
Weight Watchers meet at Northgate Sports Centre, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich (9.7 miles)
Day: Fridays, Times: 9:00am & 10:15am
DISCOVER WHAT WORKS FOR YOU - Join today!
"Nothing taste as good as slim feels like"
EVERYBODY'S WELCOME
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Berit on 01728 684884 or email Berit