Fri 30th May - Sun 1st June
Sixth Cherry Tree Beer Festival
The Cherry Tree Inn
Organized by/for: The Cherry Tree Inn
Starts 10:30 - Ends 23:00
Charges: Free
Beer festival with over 22 ales from all across Great Britian
Contact: Emma, Tel. 01394384627 Email info(at)thecherrytreepub.co.uk

 

Saturday 31 May to Sunday 1 June 2008
Suffolk Folk Festival
Various Locations in Woodbridge
Organized by/for: -
Starts 11am - Ends 4pm
Charges: -
Morris, Folk & Appalachian Clog dancing in Woodbridge - locations include the Thoroughfare, Market Hill, Elmhurst Park, The Quay, Tidemill & Cherry Tree Inn
Contact: Paul Salmon, Tel. 01473 785180

 

Sat/Sun 31st May 1st June 2008
Louise Hay "Loveyourself,Heal your Life"
Hollesley village,Woodbridge IP123JS
Organized by/for: Barbara Marsh for the Community Starts 9am - Ends 5pm
Charges: £185
Apositive,Uplifting,Healing ,life changing 2 days,helping lift self esteem,heal relationships,with self and others,heal old woundshelp heal ailments and help to feel feelinf so that symptoms may be minimised,Prepare to be Amazed,during this wonderous 2 day mini retreat
Contact: Barbara Marsh, Tel. 01394 411842
Email choicesbarbara(at)aol.com

 

Saturday 31 May to Sunday 1 June 2008
Duck Dive at the Regatta
Thoroughfare, Woodbridge
Organized by/for: Woodbridge Town Council
Starts All day - Ends
Charges: None
THe Lions will be selling 'ducks' for their famous Duck Dive to be held at the Regatta the following weekend.
Contact: Woodbridge Town Council, Tel. 01394 383599

 

Sunday June 1st 2008
Guided Walks for Open Farm Sunday
Foxburrow Farm
Organized by/for: Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Charges: Free event
Times are 1:00, 1;30 and 2:00pm.
Places limited - please phone 01394 380113 to book
Contact: Jenny Kent, Education Officer, Tel. 01394 380113

 

Tuesday, Wednesday 5 and 6 June
Shakespeare's Henry V
Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge
Organized by/for: Year 7 Woodbridge School
Starts 7.30pm - Ends
Charges: free of charge, but must be booked
An exciting and thrilling play about King Henry V's exploits whilst battling his way through Northern France
Contact: Seckford Theatre, Tel. 01394 615015

 

Friday 6 June 2008
Coffee Morning
Costa Coffee, Queen Street, Ipswich
Organized by/for: Open University Students' Association
Starts 10 am - Ends 11.30 am
Charges: Free
Studying with the OU? Come and meet up with other distance learners for coffee and chat
Contact: Angela Bell, Tel. Email ab2383@tutor.open.ac.uk

 

Friday 6th June 2008
A night with Robbie (Robbie Williams Tribute)
Ufford Park Hotel, Yarmouth Road,Melton,Woodbridge. IP12 1QW
Organized by/for: Melissa Neisler-Dickinson
Starts 7:00pm - Ends 12:30am
Charges: £30,00pp ticket only event
Welcome drink on arrival, 3 course dinner,tribute act & Disco
Contact: Mel, Tel. 01394 383555 ext 302 Email events(at)uffordpark.co.uk

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Sunday 8th June
Woodbridge Regatta and Riverside Fair
A mixture of river-based activities, stalls and events around the model boat pond: FREE

Regatta Grand Opening, 1:45pm
Stalls and Food Concessions
Refreshments
Children's Rides
Woodbridge Art club - free entrance
Woodbridge Tide Mill - free entrance
Free Suffolk Punch and Cart Rides
Free Boat Trips on River Deben
Raft Building
Model Yacht Regatta
Tennis and Football Tournaments
HIGH TIDE in Woodbridge 4:30pm

Programme design by Neil Perry, www.semidetach.co.uk

Awards ceremony at 5pm, Everson's Boatshed

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Bentwaters Cold War Museum
SPECIAL OPEN DAY
SUNDAY 8th JUNE 2008

• The Grace Spitfire - Static and Flying Display [subject to serviceability and weather]

• Dukes of Cassutt - Aerobatic Display Team [subject to serviceability and weather]

Also

• Static display of Military vehicles and Fire Engines.

• Display of classic Russian, American and British cars [Russian cars due to arrive at about 12.00]

• Local museum display stands and trade stands

• Airfield bus tours running at regular intervals during the day      [£2 per person]

• Barbeque and refreshments provided by Woodbridge Air  Training Corps and Jays Cafe

• Open from 10am until 5pm - FREE PARKING

• Admission: £5 per adult, Children under 16 free.

• No unaccompanied children

• Entry includes museum admission

 

Wednesday June 11 2008
John Stafford - piano recital
The Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge School
Organized by/for: The Woodbridge Concerts
Starts 7.30 pm - Ends approx 9.15 pm
Charges: Adults £10, school-age students free
Music by Haydn, Beethoven & Brahms
Contact: Box office, Tel. 01394 615015
Email boxoffice(at)woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk

 

Saturday 14 June 2008
Newton Summer Fete - 'Forces' Theme
Newton Green, on the A134 near Sudbury
Organized by/for: Fete Committee Newton
Starts 1pm - Ends 5pm
1940s Fancy Dress Competition - Adults & Children Races, Rides, Bouncy Castle, Games, Tug-o-War. Face-Painting Exhibition of Classic Cars & Bikes Stalls, Plants, Bric-a-Brac, Tombola Grand Raffle Police Incident Display Unit Beer Tent, Teas, Ices, Burgers and lots, lots more!!
A FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY!!!
Contact: Dawn Bridge, Tel. 01787 374773
Email dawn(at)newtongreen.co.uk

 

Sunday 15th June 2008
Ride for Life
Rendlesham Forest Visitor Centre
Organized by/for: East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH)
Starts 10.00 - Ends 15.00
Charges: Ride £8 ad £4 ch, £16 fam, Walk £4ea
Sponsored bike rides and walk in aid of EACH.
Cycle 6, 10 or 18.5 miles or walk 3 miles in the tranquil Rendlesham Forest and raise vital funds for EACH!
Contact: Sue Meader, Tel. 01953 715559
Email funding(at)each.org.uk
Entry is available via www.each.org.uk/rideforlife

 

Sunday 15th June 2008 - Fathers Day
Down Town Dancing - Brand New Musical
Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge IP124JH
Organized by/for: Angie Diggens & cast
Starts 3pm - Ends 5.30pm
Charges: £9.50 £8.50 concessions
An original story told through favourite Broadway musicals e.g. Chicago - Bugsy Malone - Guys n Dolls - Sweet Charity. Written, created and performed by young people who promise to deliver a top class, glittering performance. Love, passion, greed and betrayal are just a few emotional aspects in show.
Contact: Angie Diggens, Tel. 01206 823042
Email JULDiggens(at)aol.com

 

Saturday 21st June 2008
Open Day at Wildlife Site
White House Farm, Hasketon, nr Woodbridge, IP13 6JP
Organized by/for: The Sinfield Nature Conservation Trust
Starts 10 am - Ends 5 pm
Charges: £8/£6 concessions/£3 children
Ancient trees, ponds, magnificent displays of orchids in wildflower meadows, nature trails, herb walks, art exhibition, craft stalls, wood sculptures, turf labyrinth, folk music, natural therapies, cream teas and refreshments. Booking essential as numbers are limited.
Contact: Charlotte Daniel, Tel. 01394 382992
Email sinfieldtrust(at)btinternet.com

 

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June
Suffolk Game and Country Fair
Little Glemham Hall
Organized by/for: Fenland Fairs
Starts 9am - Ends 5pm
Charges: £7.50 adults, under 11s free
Enjoy a taste of real country life at the 10th annual Suffolk Game and Country Fair, which takes place on a new date this year. A host of rural displays and trade stands, plus vintage showground, clay pigeon shooting and fly fishing with Hywel Morgan.
Contact: Joan Hall, Tel. 01485 528954
Email kate(at)activemd.co.uk

 

Friday 27 June 2008
Evening walk for Nightjars and glow worms Blaxhall Heath
Organized by/for: Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Group
Starts 9.30 pm - Ends 10.30 pm
Charges: Free
Guided walk. Meet and park at TM382565 (off B1069)
Contact: Helen Taylor, Tel. 01728 747528
Email htaylor9(at)googlemail.com

 

Stephie Griffiths Art Exhibition
Upstairs Galleries, Lloyds building, Exchange Square, Beccles NR34 9HH Suffolk
Organized by/for: Stephie Griffiths
Starts Saturday 28 Jun 08
Ends Friday 11th July 08
Charges: Free admission
Stephie Griffiths Art Exhibition - Stephie will be exhibiting some of her Acrylic work at The Upstairs Gallery. This is a rare opportunity to view Stephie’s Acrylic work, as she works primarily in Encaustic wax (the focus of most of her exhibitions).
Contact: Stephie Griffiths, Tel. 01728 603460
Email stephiegriffiths(at)btinternet.com

 

Saturday 28th June 2008
Whitworth Veterinary Practice, Station Yard, Station Road, Trimley St Mary, Suffolk IP11 0UB
Organized for: Local animal charities
Starts 12 noon - Ends 4pm
Program of events: 12 O’clock start - Practice Tours; See behind the scenes, tours begin at 12.15
Listen to talks on pet nutrition. Visit the Flea Room and the Worm Room. Take part in a quiz. Hunt for giant fleas! Food and Drinks on sale
12.45 H.M. Customs Dog Show – live demonstration by sniffer dogs.
Charity Dog Show (£1 per pet entry)
3.30 Raffle draw
CHARITY STALLS AND GAMES
BIG-A-BOUNCE, Ghost Bouncy Castle.
Micro-chipping carried out by the Blue Cross for only £10 per animal
Click here for maps and aerial photo of the location.

 

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2008
Ladies driving challenge
Bentwaters Park, Rendlesham
Organized by/for: St Elizabeth Hospice
Starts n/a - Ends n/a
Charges: Sponsored event
This is your chance to drive a variety of unusual and thrilling vehicles including double decker buses, fire engines, cement mixers, articulated lorries, car transporters and even an army truck!
As part of a team or on your own, this is a great day out.
Contact: St Elizabeth Hospice fundraising office,
Tel. 01473 723600 Email fundraising(at)stelizabethhospice.org.uk

 

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2008
Zip slide across Portman Road pitch
ITFC, Portman Road
Organized by/for: St Elizabeth Hospice
Starts All day - Ends All day
Charges: £30 registration fee and sponsorship This ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity will see you stepping off the top tier of the Greene King Stand from 200 feet up. Reaching speeds of up to 30mph, you will fly over the award winning Ipswich Town pitch, covering 335ft in a matter of seconds before coming to a stop on the landing site in the North Stand below.
NB date may be subject to change dependent upon stadium use.
Contact: St Elizabeth Hospice fundraising office,
Tel. 01473 723600 Email fundraising(at)stelizabethhospice.org.uk

 

Sat/Sun 28th/29th June 2008
Louise Hay course "Love yourself,heal your life"
Hollesley/Woodbridge IP123JS
Organized by/for: Barbara Marsh for the community
Starts 9am - Ends 5pm
Charges: £185
A wonderful oppertunity to be still, listen to your body and really allow yourself to help with the healing of conditions. Releasing anger with visualisation.loving the inner child, healing and understanding family dynamics are some of the processes used to begin or build on the healing of self.
Contact: Barbara Marsh, Tel. 01394 411842
Email choicesbarbara(at)aol.com