On Wednesday 6th August at 7:30pm, at their normal venue, the Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society welcome Richard Mann presenting “The way holidays used to be”. As now, people in the past often tended to rush to the beach when the weather, school and works holidays allowed. People may recall men sitting in deckchairs…
If you are looking for a new direction take part in ActivLives programme to develop practical skills and build confidence on your way to further learning, training or employment. Grow Your Future is a FREE 12-week programme at community gardens. It will help you gain skills and confidence for further learning, training, volunteering or employment.…
Vintage trains and added attractions most Sundays during July, at the Mid Suffolk Light Railway. Also known as the Middy, it is Suffolk’s award winning and only standard gauge heritage railway. 13th July – Railway 200 Celebration This year is the national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the first passenger trains running on the Stockton…
The 13th Martlesham Heath Chess Tournament, and 2nd Fundraiser for Debenham High School’s Courtyard Garden, will be on Sunday 29th of June 2025. Venue: St Michael & All Angels Church, The Drift, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3PL Format: 8 Round Swiss Blitz Tournament Sections: 1. OPEN (ECF Rated; All ages) 2. MINOR U18 (ECF Rated;…
On Wednesday 2nd July at 7:30pm, Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society will welcome Cathy Shelborne. She will present ‘The Story of Admiral De Vere Broke’. He was a very successful Captain in the days of wind powered warships. The Broke Hall Estate in Ipswich, and the swimming pool at his old school, honour his…
The tiny Suffolk village of Flowton is holding a colourful flower festival in June 2025. The village is in the middle of nowhere but only a short distance from Ipswich. The festival – which takes different types of jewel as its theme – will be held in Flowton’s wonderful 700 year-old church. As well as…
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