Tuesday 15th April – Monday 21st April

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– Tuesday 15th April –

Swallow Day

U3A – Halesworth & District
University of the Third Age
History of Hats
Presented by Caroline Hutt
Venue: Rifle Hall, London Road, Halesworth
Time: 2.30 – 4.30pm

The U3A (University of the Third Age) started in France and was established in the UK over twenty five years ago. U3As are self-help, self-managed lifelong learning cooperatives for older people no longer in full time work, providing opportunities for their members to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications but for fun.

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– Wednesday 16th April –

Bungay Fisher Theatre
John Renbourn & Robin Williamson

Two of the world’s most talented folk luminaries from the 60s. John has worked with a galaxy of legends from Bert Jansch, Davey Graham and formed Pentangle in 1967. Robin was born in Edinburgh and formed The Incredible String Band around the same time as Pentangle. Robert Plant, Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys) and Bill Drummond (KLF) cite ISB as a major influence. Decades have passed and tonight sees a rare collaboration pooling from their vast experiences.

Start: 19.30pm
Tickets: £15
Box Office: 01986 897130
Website: www.fishertheatre.org

Treasure Island – Waveney Light Opera Group – Beccles
A Stage Musical

Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story ‘Treasure Island’ is arguably one of the greatest works of storytelling in the English language.

This stage musical version is fast moving and enjoyable – “a Jolly Salt-Encrusted Musical Adventure on the High Seas”! Suitable for audiences of all ages with lots of songs about rum (naturally with a few “yo-ho-ho’s” thrown in), treasure maps where ‘X’ marks the spot and one-legged salty old sea dogs with parrots that scream ‘pieces of eight’. It’s funny, has some rollicking good songs, dancing and a bevy of beautiful grass-skirted maidens.

Times: 7.30pm (Saturday matinee at 2.30pm)
Venue: Public Hall, Smallgate, Beccles

Name of Contact: John Cushing – 01502 712329
E-mail address: [email protected]
Web: www.wlog.org.uk

Swan House Restaurant, New Market, Beccles
New World Wine Tasting

A best of the ‘New World’ wine tasting dinner. A special four course menu interspersed throughout the evening by the tasting of seven excellent ‘New World’ wines, all personally imported and presented by ex TV political commentator Graham Donaldson of Peter Graham Wines and Wine correspondent of the EDP Norfolk Magazine.

The menu will be: Smoked haddock and mussel chowder followed by Medallions of sweet potato, hummous, avocado and pinenut Salad; Breast of chicken braised in white wine, garlic and bay. All completed by white chocolate panacotta served with a chocolate brownie and Morello cherries. £33-50.
Contact: 01502 713474
Website: www.swan-house.com

Parish Church of Ilketshall St Andrew
Paintings in East Suffolk Churches

Illustrated talk by Dr Judith Middleton-Stewart – Lecturer in Adult Education
Contact: Mrs Catriona Hodge – 01986 781313
Time: 2pm

The Ramblers Assoc
Waveney & District Group Exploring landscape heritage
Blundeston Area

Meet Blundeston village hall 10am – 6.5 miles
Leaders: Chris Sharp 01502 714812 /Doreen Salmon 01502 740665

The Brewery Tap, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft
2nd Annual Battle of the Bands
Sponsored by Morling Music and Lowestoft Journal

All Wednesday heats will be £2 entry and have an over16 door policy for those nights only (valid ID essential)
The Brewery Tap is tucked away discreetly in an excellent location of Oulton Broad – a music venue which also sells local brewed ales.

For more information contact website: www.brewery-tap.com

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– Thursday 17th April –

The Cut – Halesworth
The Solstice Quartet

Haydn Op 2 no 2 in C Schubert quartet in A minor ‘Rosamunde’ D. 804 Jamie Campbell and Felicity Matthews – violin Meghan Cassidy – viola Gregor Riddell – cello The Solstice Quartet was founded in 2003 at Cambridge University by Jamie Campbell and Gregor Riddell. They have played across the country and abroad. Highlights include performing live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune programme, playing the Mendelssohn Octet with The Karol Szymanowski Quartet, and performing Barber’s Dover Beach with Steven Varcoe.

Start: 14.30pm
Tickets: £8
Contact: 01986 873285 Box Office: 0845 6732123
Website: www.newcut.org

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– Friday 18th April –

International Jugglers Day

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International Day for Monuments & sites

The Brewery Tap, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft
Music presented by Juicy (Lucy)
The Brewery Tap is tucked away discreetly in an excellent location of Oulton Broad – a music venue which also sells local brewed ales.
Cost: £4
For more information contact website: www.brewery-tap.com

Marina Theatre – Dominic Kirwan
Lowestoft
Performing songs from his latest album “A Little Bit More” together with many classic favourites this is sure to be a show “not to be missed”.

Dominic’s tremendous popularity and appeal continues to extend to all age groups making him one of today’s most widely appreciated and respected artists.

Tickets: £17.50 – Conc: £16.50 – Friends £15.50
Starts: 7.30pm
Box Office: 01502 573318 or 01502 538179
Website: www.marinatheatre.co.uk

Ferini Gallery, Pakefield, Lowestoft
Wine Tasting & Food
Tasting of various wines from around the world presented by Elisma Allan from The World Famous Lowestoft Wine Company with Mediterranean style food provided by Cibo.

Six wines to taste with 3 courses and a complimentary glass of wines
For more information contact Ferinia Gallery – 01502 562222
or Elisma Allan – 01502 565609

Bungay Fisher Theatre
The Amazing Mr Smith

The Amazing Mr.Smith defies description. On one hand he is one of the best guitar manipulators around and on the other hand he graces the stage of the Comedy club in London and sings with a bird cage on his head you will laugh. Missing him would be a crime.
Tickets: £7 Conc: £6
Box Office: 01986 897130
Website: www.fishertheatre.org

The Cut – Halesworth
Tom Dale presents
ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY…?

In a world of falsified freedom and spoon-fed desires, where television informs our needs and fulfils our fading fantasies, to what extent can we release ourselves from the subtle binds of modern society? Exploring the complications of a man’s anger towards himself and the outside world, and the constant battle between activism and pacifism, Tom Dale presents a hypnotic, addictive and relentless dance piece, underpinned by an Electronic soundtrack featuring amongst others the exceptional Berlin-based music artist Pole.

Start: 19.30pm
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8
Contact: 01986 873285 Box Office: 0845 6732123
Website: www.newcut.org

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– Saturday 19th April –

National Garlic Day

Wildlife Walk
Ilketshall St Andrew, Beccles

Starts:11.30 – 2pm
For further details contact:
Jasmine Rising – 01986 895311

Slide Show of Wartime Lowestoft
Sparrows Nest, Lowestoft
Slide show –to be held in the Lowestoft Cine Club Theatre in Sparrows Nest. Hosted and presented by noted local aviation historian Bob Collis.

Entry Fee: £2.00 per adult
All children must be accompanied: over 12 years £1.00 – under 12 years free.
All proceeds to Lowestoft War Memorial Museum

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Explore parks – sit, watch, talk – reinvent the art of conversation! Think about parks past – designers, usage, content, history, names…..Identify the plants, research and study their heritage in local library and internet – is the ‘English rose’ English?

Hungate Church, Beccles
‘SingalongaJoseph’ – 3pm
Everyone welcome to come and have a good sing wearing if they like coats of many colours

For more information contact:
Kath Jolley – 01986 892606
Brenda Sigsworth – 01502 711473

The Works Art School – 21a Blyburgate, Beccles
Learn To Draw

On this workshop you will learn various techniques and drawing methods using graphite, charcoal, sepia and white for tonal values. Perspective, lifting out (erasing from dark to light) and experimenting with different papers
Tutor: Karen Conroy
Time: 10.00 – 16.00 Cost: £45
Contact: 01502 710310

Beccles Choral Society
St Michael’s Church, Beccles

Bungay Fisher Theatre
The Smoking Mic Improv Night

This is a fantastic evening of improvised comedy using professional comics from the Smoking Mic Comedy club and talented actors from Black Ram. In the Vein of ‘Who’s line is it anyway?’ The improve night is unscripted, topical, satirical , witty and fast. If you like live performance you’ll love this.
Tickets: £6.50
Box Office: 01986 897130
Website: www.fishertheatre.org

Marina Theatre, Ken Dodd
Lowestoft

The living legend and proud holder of the O. B. E., Ken has also been honoured by the prestigious British Comedy Awards, with their highest accolade, The Lifetime Achievement Award, presented in recognition of his unique contribution to British Comedy during a fabulously successful career that has established him as a show business legend.
Tickets: £19.50 – Conc: £19 – Friends £18.50
Starts:
Box Office: 01502 573318 or 01502 538179
Website: www.marinatheatre.co.uk

Livingstones, Kessingland, Lowestoft
Live Music from Mark Anthony

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– Sunday 20th April –

Halesworth & Southwold Classic Vehicle Road Run

If you would like to join the run with your vehicle, whether it be a car, commercial or military, we will form up in the “White Hart” (precinct) car park in Halesworth at 10.00am (leaving at 10.30am).

A 30 mile(approx) run around the villages should bring us to Southwold Pier around 11.45am. No application form required. Just turn up. All are welcome. Refreshments are available in the car park before the run.
For further information telephone: Cyril – 01502 725038

Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, Flixton, nr. Bungay
Norfolk Internal Combustion Engine Society.
Working internal combustion engines and bygones – display by members of the Norfolk Internal Combustion Engine Society.

On this site also there are over 60 aircraft and 23,000 artefacts to view in 2 hangars and 8 themed buildings, plus Adair Walk nature stroll, Shop, Bricabrac stalls, and NAAFI refreshments.
Open between 10.00 and 5.00.
Free admission.
See more on www.aviationmuseum.net

Geldeston Locks Inn – Sunday 2.30 pm
Music from Ross Siston – jazz, blues and acoustic songs

One of the Broads most historic pubs, the unique location and the variety of means by which you can access this pub eg canoe, Big Dog Ferry, public footpaths, cycle and of course by car.
Full details on website – www.geldestonlocks.co.uk

Marina Theatre – Lowestoft
Buddy Holly Tribute

More Information to follow
Box Office: 01502 573318 or 01502 538179
Website: www.marinatheatre.co.uk

Suffolk Records Office
Clapham Road, Lowestoft

Guided Walk – High Street Lowestoft
Explore Lowestoft’s historic High Street on this guided walk with knowledgeable local historian Ivan Bunn
Time: 11am
Cost: £5.50

Contact: [email protected] for more information

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– Monday 21st April –

Queens real birthday

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International Creativity & Innovation Day

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Astronomy Day

Marina Theatre – Lowestoft
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

The world’s greatest bard busters invite you to join them on a rollercoaster ride, putting the rattle’n’roll between Shake’n’speare, and proving in their own hilarious way that there’s no abridgement too far. Loosen your doublets, sort out your singlets and prepare to see all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in just 97 minutes with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). Take a look at Hamlet performed forwards, backwards and sideways, Titus Andronicus as a galloping gourmet and a rap Othello.

Tickets: £18.50 – Conc: £17.50 – Friends £16.50
Starts: 7.30pm
Box Office: 01502 573318 or 01502 538179
Website: www.marinatheatre.co.uk

Swan House Restaurant, New Market, Beccles
Big Sister Music

Big Sister’ pay tribute to many of the finest female singer/songwriters from Suzanne Vega and Eddie Reader to Sheryl Crow with their three part harmonies and acoustic backing.
Contact: 01502 713474
Website: www.swan-house.com

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On the beach – beach-comb: see the beauty in a single stone,

imagine the history of driftwood and journeys of found things

Click above face to view the Face of Waveney Exhibits
Sponsors of the Waveney Revels

email us your photos, and enter our Digital Camera Prize Draw
[email protected]

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