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Buried! Hidden Secrets from the Past , 23rd July 2011 to 29th January 2012 at Colchester Castle (10.8 miles)
Our history is buried in strange places, not necessarily under your feet! Come along and discover where and why our ancestors hid what was valuable to them. From coin hoards and offerings to the gods to items of clothing used to protect houses from evil forces! You’ll be amazed by what has been discovered and the stories that can be told!
This is a mixed collection of fascinating things that have been waiting to reveal their buried stories and capture the imagination of all who come to experience it. It certainly will get you talking and thinking about our past.
There are many stunning local objects on display from across the region and also a rare chance to see other museum collections from Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service, Braintree Museum and Epping Forest Museum all in Colchester!
Open: Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 5pm.
Telephone: 01206 282939 or visit www.colchestermuseums.org.uk
Pantomime, 28th January 2012 to 4th February 2012, 7:30 to 10:00 at Kesgrave Community Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich (16.5 miles)
Springfield Follies
an amateur dramatic group supporting local charities
proudly presents its 2012 pantomime
Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp
by Peter Denyer, an amateur production
Script provided by NODA Pantomimes
Directed by Liz Bennet
Kesgrave Community Centre
Saturday 28th January, afternoon (2:30pm) and evening (7:30pm).
Friday 3rd evening (7:30pm) and
Saturday 4th February, afternoon (2:30pm) and evening (7:30pm).
Tickets £7/Children £4/family (2A+2C) £20
Box office , 01473 819051 tickets and further details can be found at the Follies website:
www.springfieldfollies.org.uk
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.
FirstBuy Home Event, 28th January 2012, 11:00 to 15:00 at Holiday Inn, Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester (13.5 miles)
Get the new year off to a winning start by finding a home of your own at the FirstBuy Home Event!
Come along to this 'one stop shop' event and find out about the housing options available to you and the information you need to know about the Government funded equity loan scheme, FirstBuy.
You will be able to meet developers and see the homes available across Essex through FirstBuy. You'll also have the opportunity to speak to mortgage advisors about your financial needs.
Entrance to this event is free.
Southend v Swindon, 28th January 2012, 15:00 at Roots Hall (22.1 miles)
Southend play Swindon at Roots Hall
Beetle Drive, 28th January 2012, 19:00 to 22:30 at St. Michaels Church Centre, Martlesham Heath, The Drift, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich (16.7 miles)
Fun Beetle Drive: Entry per person £5 (includes nibbles). Soft and hot drinks on sale, please bring your own alcohol. Raffle and prizes for the overall winner and runner up (pre bookings only please). For further info/to book please contact Kate on 01449 614057 or katebranchadmin@talktalk.net
Gandhi King Ikeda Peace Builders Exhibition, 30th January 2012 to 11th February 2012, 9:00 to 20:00 at UCS Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich (15.6 miles)
Mon-Fri (Sat: 11am - 3pm; Sun: Closed)
This exhibition celebrates the lives of three heroes of non violence – the leader of India ’s independence movement, Mohandas Gandhi; the American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jnr; and the president of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Daisaku Ikeda – and has been viewed by over a million people worldwide. It was created by Morehouse College where Martin Luther King was educated.
Different lives, different cultures, different continents, but a common path of profound dedication and achievement: Within the mundane realm of daily living these three men sought to forge an existence filled with dignity, freedom and happiness for all (for more info about the exhibition see the video at www.gandhi-king-ikeda.co.uk)
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Blood Donation Session, 30th January 2012, 13:00 to 19:00 at Ipswich, Holiday Inn, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich (14.2 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:00 and 15:30 or between 17:00 and 19:00
Blood Donation Session, 31st January 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
Ipswich v West Ham, 31st January 2012, 19:45 at Portman Road (15.8 miles)
Ipswich play West Ham at Portman Road
Blood Donation Session, 1st February 2012, 13:30 to 19:00 at HARWICH, THE PARK PAVILION, Barrack Lane, Harwich (10.1 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:30 and 15:30 or between 17:00 and 19:00
Gandhi King Ikeda Exhibition Opening , 1st February 2012, 18:00 to 21:00 at UCS Waterfront Building , Neptune Quay, Ipswich (15.6 miles)
An opportunity to view the exhibition: Different lives, different cultures, different continents, but a common path of profound dedication and achievement: Within the mundane realm of daily living these three men sought to forge an existence filled with dignity, freedom and happiness for all (for more info about the exhibition see the video at www.gandhi-king-ikeda.co.uk)
Followed by guest speakers:
Col. James Durant (Officer in the American Bar Association and former Division Chair) will talk about the impact of Martin Luther King’s struggle for African American Equality on US law (James’ father was a contemporary of Dr King at Morehouse College, and his ancestors’ story was told in the Roots TV series).
Dame Claire Bertschinger (the nurse whose situation in Ethiopia inspired Bob Geldof to set up Live Aid) will share experiences from her autobiography ‘Moving Mountains’. Claire has been described as ‘one of the true heroines of our time’ and her life in many ways exemplifies the values of the exhibition.
The Lark, 2nd February 2012 to 4th February 2012, 19:30 to 21:30 at Clifftown Theatre, Nelson Street, Southend, Nelson Street, Southend-On-Sea (22.4 miles)
To the great lords of her time, as well as the politicians of the Church, expediency was God. So the Maid had to die. Her life has the somewhat artificial quality of a play. Short scenes are played out during the trial as they struggle to turn her simplicity into heresy. But it is the glory of her life rather than the tragedy that is the triumphant climax of the play.
A captivating, truly modern reimagining of the life and trial of Joan of Arc as depicted in Anouilh's 1952 French classic. Not suitable for audiences under 12 yrs old.
Written by Jean Anouilh
Translated by Christopher Fry
Directed by Chris Rolls
Thurs 2nd - Sat 4th February
7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee)
£8.00 / £5.00 concession
01702 328335 / clifftown@essex.ac.uk / www.clifftowntheatre.co.uk
Blood Donation Session, 8th February 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
Decibelles - a choral recital, 9th February 2012, 13:00 to 13:55 at Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich, Museum Street, Ipswich (15.9 miles)
Decibelles - group of up to ten ladies – performs all styles of vocal music; classical works, folk songs, jazz, show music and pop. The concerts are generally informal as this performance will be. Over the last decade the choir has been meeting each week, not only to sing but to continue its unswerving appreciation and consumption of cake, chocolate and tea. The choir performs at all sorts of public and private events and would love to hear from you if you need a vocal group. www.decibelles.org.uk
Dark Tours , 9th February 2012, 18:00 to 23:59 at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester (10.8 miles)
Come to the Castle for an ‘after hours and after dark’ experience, where you will be taken on a tour bringing out some of the Castle’s more gruesome and dark history. You will be taken into the vaults under the Castle, on the roof, into the prisons and around the museum, where they will hear stories of witches, martyrs, plague, disease and death. Over 16s only. Unfortunately the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Tours at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm.
£4.50 per person. £4 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.
Blood Donation Session, 10th February 2012, 10:30 to 16:30 at WOODBRIDGE, COMMUNITY HALL, Station Road, Woodbridge (18.9 miles)
Come and donate blood between 10:30 and 12:30 or between 14:00 and 16:30
Southend v Rotherham, 10th February 2012, 19:45 at Roots Hall (22.1 miles)
Southend play Rotherham at Roots Hall
Challenge Events Open Day, 11th February 2012, 10:00 to 16:00 at Little Havens Children's Hospice (24.1 miles)
If you have ever considered trying a challenge adventure, then join us at our free open day at Little Havens Children’s Hospice on Saturday 11 February to find out more about our events in 2012/13. - Find out more about our challenge events in 2012/2013 - Hear stories from our previous challengers – what are the challenges really like? - Get expert advice on training and nutrition, plus try out some training taster sessions - Learn more about fundraising - what works (and what doesn’t),and set up your own justgiving page - Meet the team at Havens Hospices, and find out more about the work that we do - Plus there will be refreshments, activities and a draw to win an indoor skydive for you and a friend! From Skydiving to trekking the Sahara – there’s an event for everyone. Register online at www.havenshospices.org.uk/events or call Laura on 01702 220 308
Ipswich v Middlesbrough, 11th February 2012, 15:00 at Portman Road (15.8 miles)
Ipswich play Middlesbrough at Portman Road
Valentine's Dance, 11th February 2012, 19:00 to 23:30 at St. Clements Sports & Social Club, Foxhall Road, Foxhall Road, Ipswich (15.5 miles)
Valentine's Dance in aid of local RSPCA. Dancing to live music from "The Invited" - great local band who play a popular mix of covers from pop to Motown from the 60s to date. Songs to sing along to and dance to. Adults £10 and children under 16 £5 (under 5's free). Finger buffet included in ticket price. Raffle. For tickets and enquiries contact Kate on 01449 614057 or katebranchadmin@talktalk.net
Medieval Medicine and Surgery , 13th February 2012 to 17th February 2012 at Colchester Castle (10.8 miles)
Find out what it was like to visit a doctor in Medieval Times. Hear about the many treatments for illnesses and injuries from amputation, drilling and blood-letting to a course of leeches! You can drop by to help mix plague cures using herbs, or if you’re feeling very brave you can attend an appointment with the surgeon. WARNING – the appointments are not for the faint-hearted!
Shows at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm.
BSL interpreted sessions on Monday 13th February at 11.30am - 12.00pm, 12.00pm - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 2.00pm, 2.00pm - 2.30pm.
Free (after normal admission to the castle).
Claymation, 13th February 2012, 10:00 to 15:00 at Colchester, St Runwalds Street, Colchester (10.9 miles)
Claymation (Age 7+)
Our most popular workshop. Create your own characters and sets then learn the basics of stop frame animation using modelling clay to create a short animated film.
A Bird-box in your Hand , 14th February 2012 to 16th February 2012 at Natural History Museum, Colchester (10.8 miles)
This week is National Nest Box week, so get creative and give a bird a home. Come along and make a nest box and decorate it with your own unique design. Take it home and put it in a tree in your garden and as spring goes on, you may even hear the squeak of baby chicks coming from inside!
Sessions take place at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
£2 per person.
Pirate Week, 14th February 2012 to 17th February 2012 at Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street, Ipswich (16 miles)
Ahoy there! Did you know that the second captain to ever sail around the world was from Ipswich? Come to the Mansion and become a member of the crew, with different activities everyday, you can create your pirate outfit, hat, telescope, eye patch and parrot; you can even learn some pirate slang. Then come back all dressed-up on Friday and take part in the Mansion privateers experience. Shiver me timbers! Suitable for age 4+.
Tuesday: Dress like a pirate, come and make a pirate’s hat or accessory.
Wednesday: See like a pirate, make your own telescope and eye patch.
Thursday: Talk like a pirate, stuff and decorate your own felt parrot to sit on your shoulder and find out about pirate slang used and what they meant.
Friday: Act like a pirate, now you look the part, become a member of the crew and take part in the fun adventures our Mansion privateers experienced.
£1.50 per pirate, per session.
Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01473 433691 or by dropping into Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich.
Clay Toby Jugs , 14th February 2012 to 17th February 2012 at Hollytrees Museum (10.7 miles)
Get messy with clay to create your own toby jug, with a character face of its own. Paint up your masterpiece for a lovely piece of crockery for your shelf.
Sessions at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
£2 per person.
These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01206 282940 or by dropping into Hollytrees Museum, Colchester.
Scribe School , 14th February 2012 to 17th February 2012 at Ipswich Museum, High Street, Ipswich (16 miles)
Become a scribe in Ancient Egypt. Discover hieroglyphs and the signs that helped people to understand their meaning. Practise using reed brushes on papyrus. Learn how inks were made from grinded minerals. Do your best to please the head scribe and show that you are worthy of writing in the sacred text of the gods. Suitable for ages 6+.
Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
BSL interpreted sessions on Friday 17th February at 1pm and 3pm.
£2 per child.
These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01473 433691 or by dropping into Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich.
Drumming, 15th February 2012 to 16th February 2012 at Ipswich Art School, High Street, Ipswich (16 miles)
Explore artwork by Artist Chinwe Roy inspired by the mankind and African collections next door in the museum. Add music to the artwork and discover more about African drumming in this fun workshop with our friendly drum teacher. He will demonstrate simple techniques and cool moves that will have you tapping your feet.
Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
£2 per person.
These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01473 433691 or by dropping into Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich.
Take Two Filmmaking, 15th February 2012 to 16th February 2012, 10:00 to 16:00 at Colchester, St Runwalds Street, Colchester (10.9 miles)
Take Two Filmmaking (age 12+)
Ever wanted to direct your own short film? This basic filmmaking workshop will teach you all you need to know including: Storyboarding, scripting, camera skills and editing.
Blood Donation Session, 16th February 2012, 13:00 to 19:00 at IPSWICH, ST MARYS RC PARISH HALL, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich (16.1 miles)
Come and donate blood between 13:00 and 15:15 or between 16:45 and 19:00
The Ghosts of the Mary Rose, 16th February 2012 to 18th February 2012, 19:30 to 21:30 at Clifftown Theatre, Nelson St, Southend-on-Sea, Nelson Street, Southend-On-Sea (22.4 miles)
In 1545 Henry VIII's flagship, The Mary Rose sank off the English Coast. Now, as the Mary Rose Museum team ready a new exhibition on Tudor life as it was, they may well be experiencing 'Tudor life as it is.' Is the disturbing presence the ghosts of those who perished - or something equally frightening? Shifting between the present and that fateful day in 1545, The Ghosts of the Mary Rose is a swashbuckling ghost-story devised by the company.
Not suitable for audiences under 15 years of age.
Directed by Chris Main
Thurs 16th - Sat 18th Feb
7:30pm (2:30pm Sat matinee)
£8.00 / £5.00 concession
01702 328335 / clifftown@essex.ac.uk / www.clifftowntheatre.co.uk
Birds of Prey , 17th February 2012 at Natural History Museum, Colchester (10.8 miles)
Come along and see some fantastic birds of prey in the surroundings of the Natural History Museum. Hear about their lives in the wild and get as close as ever to these fascinating creatures. The museum will be cleared after each show.
Shows take place at 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm (Charging begins at 11.30am).
£1.50 per person (2 and under free).
Southend v Crewe, 18th February 2012, 15:00 at Roots Hall (22.1 miles)
Southend play Crewe at Roots Hall
Ipswich v Cardiff, 18th February 2012, 15:00 at Portman Road (15.8 miles)
Ipswich play Cardiff at Portman Road
Spring Wedding Expo, 19th February 2012, 10:30 at Kesgrave Hall Hotel, Hall Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich (17.1 miles)
The Exhibition will bring together the top 40 wedding suppliers from Essex, Suffolk and London under one roof in the wonderful setting of Milsom Kesgrave Hall Hotel.
Ultimate Wedding Fair, 19th February 2012, 11:00 to 16:00 at UCS Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay, Ipswich (15.6 miles)
With over 40 exhibitors you're guaranteed to find everything you will need for your special day under one roof.
Free Admission
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.
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.
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