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Announcement about Christmas Events in Woodbridge, December 2009
Wednesday 2nd December 2009
Evening Charity Christmas Fayre
The Old Coach House, Thornham Magna
Organised by Hannah Stenning
For the benefit of the air ambulance
Starts 6pm - Ends 9pm
Charges: Free
An evening of stalls in a lovely location come and get some unique gifts for Christmas
Contact Hannah info@thornhamcoachhouse.co.uk Tel. 01379 783373
Thursday 3rd December 2009
Birds of The Gambia - Illustrated talk
Woodbridge Community Hall
Organised by Woodbridge RSPB Local Group
For the benefit of RSPB members and the general public
Starts 7.30pm - Ends 9.30pm
Charges: Group members £1.50. non-members £2.50
Contact Jennifer James Tel. 01394 385099
Friday 4th December 2009
Mayor's Coffee Morning
Shire Hall, Market Hill, Woodbridge
Organised by Woodbridge Town Council
For the benefit of Kyson Community Association
Starts 10.00 am - Ends 12.00 pm
Charges: 1.00
A Coffee Morning hosted by the Mayor of Woodbridge Councillor Les Binns in aid of Kyson Community Association. Entrance is £1 which includes coffee and biscuits. All Welcome.
Contact Chris Walker admin@woodbridge-suffolk.gov.uk Tel. 01394 383599
Friday 4th December
Book Launch - Katie Caldesi's 'The Complete Italian Cookery Course'
The Jolly Sailor, Quay Street, Orford
Organised by In View Publicity
Starts 7pm
Sample dishes from Katie's book and meet TV Chef and husband Giancarlo Caldesi. Meet the couple who are passionate about food and Italy in equal measure. Try some authentic Italian dishes from Katie's recipes and pick up some tips from the couple who run two highly acclaimed Italian restaurants plus a cookery school in London. Plus a chance to win a day at their London Cookery School too!
Friday 4th December 2009
"A Wartime Christmas"
Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Old Felixstowe Rd (behind Tesco)
Organised by The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society
For the benefit of Members and potential members (you can join on the night)
Starts 7:30 p.m. PROMPT - Ends 10:00 pm
Contact Howard King Tel. 01473 274300 (home)
Saturday 5th December
Coffee Morning and Sale
Woodbridge Community Hall
Organised by Woodbridge Bowls Club
Starts 10 am - Ends 12 noon
Charges: 50p
Stalls with Cakes, Books, Jigsaws, Bric-a-Brac, Gifts, BottleTombola, Toys, Jams and Preserves and Hamper draw.
We would welcome enquiries from Men and Women "Young and also the not so Young" interested in Bowls. It is the closed season now but we start again in April!
There will be many members happy to talk about the "Game of Bowls."
Saturday 5th December 2009
The Phantom Masked Ball
Woodhall Manor, Sutton, Suffolk
Sponsored by Silversprings Care Home
For the benefit
of The Altzheimerss Society and for Dementia, both registered charities
Theatrically themed evening event. Champagne arrival. Sumptuous 3 course dinner. Live music and dancing till late.
Charges: £45 - prebooked table for ten £400.
Contact Woodhall Manor Tel. 01394 411288
Email: info@woodhallmanor.co.uk, Website: woodhallmanor.co.uk
Saturday 5th December 2009
Althea Browne plays live at Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard
103 New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DZ
Starts 2100 - Ends 2330
Charges: Free
Terrific lady vocalist. Great soul and Motown along with other classics. Not to be missed.
Contact Adrian Batstone Tel. 01394 382933
Sunday 6 December
10am to 4pm
Christmas Street Fair
Thoroughfare, Woodbridge
Enquiries for stalls: Tim Fincham, The Sandwich Shop, Woodbridge on 01394 384941
Sunday 6th December 2009
Christmas wrapped up!
Woodbridge Quay Church, Quay St, Woodbridge
Organised by Woodbridge Quay Church
Starts Noon - Ends 4pm
Charges: Donations welcome
Have your christmas presents wrapped while enjoying hot chocolate and mince pies. Find out about our exciting building project, have a look around the church, or just rest weary legs with a hot chocolate after the street fair.
Thursday 10th December 2009
Quills Ladies - Club Night with Speaker
Seckford Hall Hotel (Stable Annex), Woodbridge, IP13 6NU
Organised by Quills
Starts 7:30pm - Ends 9:30pm
Charges: £3 (non-members )
'Through the Green Room Door' with Maureen Miller - behind the scenes anecdotes with a seasonal flavour.
Contact Caroline Tel. 07775 620226
Thursday, 10th December, 7.30 pm
"Plants on a tour of Chile - cold to hot" - A talk by Charles Notcutt
Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge
For benefit of Woodbridge Horticultural Society
Charges: Members free, guests and visitors £2 or annual membership £7
Contact: Mrs Shirley Griffin Tel. 01394 380847
Friday December 11th
Carols by Candlelight
Seckford Theatre Woodbridge
Organised by Dream Makers Ltd
For the benefit of All
Starts 7.30pm
Ends 9.45pm
Charges: All Seats £15
Top London Musicians, in period costume and setting, playing Christmas music.
Contact Box Office
Tel. 01394-615015
Friday 11, December 2009, 7.30pm-11.00pm
Wine Tasting with Master of Wine
The Jolly Sailor, Quay Street, Orford
Organised by Judi Scott Nunn at the Jolly in Orford
Join Master of Wine Rupert Wollheim for a Wine Tasting of affordable wines
whilst you enjoy a delicious menu
Charges: 13.95 for a 2 course special wine tasting menu
Contact: Judi Scott Nunn hello@thejollysailor.net
Tel. 01394 450243
Saturday, 12th December 2009, 3.00pm-5.00pm
Christmas Music,
St.Michael's Church Centre, Martlesham Heath.
For benefit of The Blue Cross
Performances by the Helen Ellison School of Music and Martlesham Cantilena
Choir.
Charges: £2 Adult & 50p Child
Tel. 01473 611270
Friday 11th December 2009
Pre Christmas Bonus - Mike Solo plays live at Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard,
103 New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DZ Organised by For the benefit of
Starts 2100 - Ends 2330
Charges: Free
The Old Crooner is back. Everything from Frank Sinatra to Lionel Ritchie. Take a break from the shopping and wrapping and relax to this great voice.
Contact Adrian Batstone Tel. 01394 382933
Saturday 12th December 2009
Family Morning - 'Christmas Creations & Wildlife'
Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge
Organised by Foxburrow Farm Education Centre
For the benefit of Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Starts 10am - Ends 12 noon
Charges: Children £3.50, Adults £1.50.
Please book on 01394 380113 Craft and wildlife activities for adults and children
Contact Hannah Moir, Education Officer Tel. 01394 380113
Saturday, 12th December 2009, 3.00pm-5.00pm
Christmas Music,
St.Michael's Church Centre, Martlesham Heath.
For benefit of The Blue Cross
Performances by the Helen Ellison School of Music and Martlesham Cantilena
Choir.
Charges: £2 Adult & 50p Child
Contact: Helen Ellison <helen@helenpatriciaburrows.co.uk>
Tel. 01473 611270
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Saturday 12th December 2009
The Aldertones play live at Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard,
103 New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DZ Organised by For the benefit of
Starts 2100 - Ends 2330
Charges: Free
Yep, we are spoiling you. Two great acts in one weekend. Siggi and Adrian are brimming over with Christmas goodwill! Come and see Dougy strut his stuff.
Contact Adrian Batstone Tel. 01394 382933
Saturday 12th December 2009
A Feast of Christmas Carols
St Mary's Church, Woodbridge
Organised by Suffolk Singers
For the benefit of Heart Foundation
Starts 7.30pm - Ends 9.30pm
Charges: £7, 14yrs and under Free.
In advance 01473 625070
Contact Mick Morley Tel. 01728 860365
Sunday 13th December
Jazz n' Lunch
Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard
Starts 1200 - Ends 1500
Charges: Free
Enjoy traditional Sunday lunch from just £7.95 or something from our daily menu and relax to the fabulous sound of The Barry Kingston Trio. Alternatively come down for a glass or two of your favourite tipple and simply chill!
Booking recommended.
Contact Adrian Batstone Tel. 01394 382933
Sunday 13th December
The Sudbourne Ensemble
All Saints Church, Sudbourne
Starts 3pm - Ends
Charges: £10 or free if this is your first Sudbourne Ensemble concert
HAYDN Quartet in Do Opus 20 No. 4 MOZART Quartet in E flat K428 BEETHOVEN Quartet in F Opus 59 No 1 (Razumovski)
Contact Tel. 01394 450120
Wednesday 16th December 2009
Grand Christmas Quiz Night
Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard
Starts 1930 - Ends 2300
Charges: TBC
Our only quiz night every year. It will be tough but lot's of fun. Take a break from all the parties, wrapping presents and signing cards and get those brain cells working overtime. Teams of 4, booking essential!
Contact Adrian Batstone Tel. 01394 382933
Thursday 17th December 2009
Re-scheduled talk: "Rembrance and the Great War - a very British View"
The Red Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich
Entry via Lloyds Bank Car Park, Bramford Rd junc
Organised by Ipswich Branch, Suffolk Family History Society
For the benefit of Members and potential members (you can join on the night)
Starts 7:30 pm - Ends 9:45 pm approx
Contact howard King Tel. 01473 274300 (home)
Thursday 17 December 2009
Christmas Quiz with mince pies & wine
Woodbridge Community Hall
Organised by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Woodbridge Group
For the benefit of Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Starts 7.30 pm - Ends 10 pm
Charges: £3 per person, this includes mince pies and mulled wine.
Contact Helen Taylor Tel. 01473284251
Saturday 19 December 2009
Father Christmas in Woodbridge
Thoroughfare, Woodbridge
Organised by Woodbridge Rotary Club
Starts 10.30am
Charges: NONE
Father Christmas will arrive on a sleigh pulled by Suffolk Punch Horses.
He will stop by 'Boots' in the Thoroughfare to hear Children's Christmas wishes.
Carols will be sung by Woodbridge Choral Society.
Contact Christopher Hepinstall cands.heptinstall@btinternet.com
Friday 19th December 2009
Buckshee play live at Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard,
103 New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DZ Organised by For the benefit of
Starts 2130 - Ends 2330
Charges: Free
Fantastic mix of music from all over the world by this very talented duo. Mick and Mo play everything from traditional Irish Folk to Flamenco, Salsa, Creole, Latin American, Blue Grass. Come and enjoy the fun, real toe tapping stuff for those who are able to resist getting up to dance!
Contact Adrian Batstone Tel. 01394 382933
Monday, 21st December 2009
Children's Activity Morning - 'Not a Creature was Stirring'
Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton
Organised by Foxburrow Farm Education Centre
For the benefit of Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Starts 10am - Ends 12:30pm
Charges: £4 per child
Activities on hibernation for 6 - 10 year olds.
Please book on 01394 380113
Contact Hannah Moir, Education Officer Tel. 01394 380113
Monday 21 December 2009
Carols - Market Hill, Woodbridge
Organised by Rotary Club of Woodbridge
Starts 1830 -
Charges: FREE
Join us for Christmas Carols in Woodbridge
Contact mail@debenrotary.org.uk Tel. 01394 411173
Tuesday, 22 december 2009, 1900-1930ish
Woodbridge Town Pastor Carol Concert
Waterfront Woodbridge Outside Ferry Quay Cafe
Organised by Woodbridge Town Pastors
Woodbridge town pastors will be singing Christmas carols on the waterfront between
1900-1930hrs.
The Ferry Quay caravan cafe will also be open selling hot drinks and bacon rolls
Contact: Karle Howard
tel. 01473 383462
Thursday, 24th December 2009, 9pm-12pm
Live Music -
Bromeswell Cherry Tree
Tom Cummings & Adam Double performing at The Cherry Tree
Contact: Tracey Watling
Tel. 01394 460310
Thursday 31st December 2009
New Years Eve Party at Ye Olde Bell & Steelyard
103 New Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1DZ
Starts 1900 - Ends 0200
Charges: £5.00 including supper - must be booked and paid for before noon on 30th December. First come first served.
Celebrate New Year with us. Live music from Colin & Harry. Chilli supper and a few surprises. Tickets available now and limited to 250
Contact Adrian Batstone Tel. 01394 382933