What's On in Suffolk

Welcome to the Essential Suffolk guide to What's On in Suffolk in the coming month. Scroll down to see events by date order.

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MARCH Events

FEBRUARY EVENTS

March 3

Ipswich Symphony Orchestra Family Concert

Ipswich Corn Exchange 2.30 pm

Conductor: Adam Gatehouse
A concert for all the family! It’s your chance to explore the orchestra, with scores from Jurassic Park, ET and Born Free. Plus orchestra pops from some of our favourite composers, Bernstein, Bizet, Berlioz, and much more!
Tickets: £7 - £10 from www.ipswichcornexchange.com; TIC; Regent Box Office 01473 433100

Entry: £7 - £10

Contact: hkf.ips@btopenworld.com

www. ipswichsymphonyorchestra.org

Jazz East at The Alex Brasserie

The Alex Brasserie from 8pm

Nic Meier (guitars), with Rob Palmer (bass guitar) and George Double (drums).

Jazz East is a Sunday evening jazz club that brings some of the UK’s greatest Jazz musicians to Felixstowe. Taking place in the comfortable surroundings of The Brasserie you can sit back and enjoy world class music, a great atmosphere and FREE entrance!

Entry: free

Contact: 01394 282958

yeogroup.co.uk

March 6

Meet our consultants on … Varicose Veins

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital at 7pm

With presentations from our consultant vascular surgeons, you can explore your options for private varicose vein treatment.

Places are FREE and BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.

Call us on 01473 851 960 or visit nuffieldhealth.com/book

"Love Have I Known" film screening and talk with the director

Aldeburgh Cinema, 51 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AU at 7.30pm

“Love Have I Known” is a short film (25 mins) be emerging director Gregory Nice. Set at the outset of the World War 1, it centres on the relationship between English schoolboy James and his fellow pupil Otto who is German, and the dilemma they face when they realise that despite their close friendship, they are now officially enemies at war. The screening will be followed by a conversation between producer/director Gregory Nice and local writer, Charles Barrington - author of "What did you do in The Great War, Grandfather?"

Entry: FREE - seats must be booked in advance

Contact: 01728 454884

www.aldeburghcinema.co.uk

MARCH 8 TO 10

YOUNG ART EAST ANGLIA 2019

Peter Pears Gallery, Aldeburgh

Friday 8th March, 1-5pm, Saturday 9th March 12.00-5pm (Prize giving is at 10am but only for prizewinners and their families), Sunday 10th March, 10am-4.30pm. Postcards of all exhibited art will be available for sale, with the proceeds going to Cancer Research UK.

MARCH 9

Indoor Market

Chamberlin Hall, Wattisham Road, Bildeston, IP77EZ 10:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m.

Indoor Market with a variety of stalls including cakes, pickles, jams, spices,gifts, homewares,clothing,cards, artworks and more.
Refreshments available throughout.
Ample car parking

Entry: free

Contact: chamberlin.indoormarket@gmail.com 07833312964

March 9 - 10

Plainsong through the Ages

St Michael`s Church Framlingham March 9th 10.30am - March 10th 6pm

The spiritual beauty of plainsong has inspired generations of composers since its medieval origins. The weekend`s programme of unaccompanied music from the 15th to the 20th centuries will explore this rich heritage. Places are available for 28 singers across all voice parts, and the emphasis will be on singing to the highest possible standard.

Entry: £72

Contact: eastanglianacademy@gmail.com

www.eastanglianacademy.org.uk  

March 10

'Seasons' Wedding Open Day

Glemham Hall

You are invited to attend the ‘Seasons’ Wedding Open Day taking place at Glemham Hall on Sunday 10th March 2019 between 11am-3pm.

The Great Hall will be dressed for a Civil Ceremony and inside our stunning Marquee, you’ll find our ‘Inspiration Tables’ - dressed for Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter.

The Glemham Hall weddings team will be available for one-to-one viewings, with opportunities to discuss the finer details of your wedding day!

You’ll also be able to chat to several of our lovely suppliers, so if you’ve just got engaged and need to kick-start your wedding planning, make sure you come along to see us!

Our Wedding Open Day is a perfect opportunity to explore the wide range of options available to you for your special day at Glemham Hall. Our dedicated team will be on hand to tell you all about our beautiful venue, and our favourite suppliers will be here to demonstrate their products and services.

No need to book and all welcome!

Entry: free

Contact: 07920855041

www.glemhamhall.co.uk

Jazz East at The Alex Brasserie

The Alex Brasserie from 8pm

Alice Zawadzki (violin and vocals), with Chris Allard (guitar), Rob Palmer (double bass) and Mark Cecil (drums).

Jazz East is a Sunday evening jazz club that brings some of the UK’s greatest Jazz musicians to Felixstowe. Taking place in the comfortable surroundings of The Brasserie you can sit back and enjoy world class music, a great atmosphere and FREE entrance!

Entry: free

Contact: 01394 282958

yeogroup.co.uk

March 13

Meet our consultants on … Back Pain.

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital at 7pm.

Along with a senior physiotherapist, consultant spinal surgeons will be presenting on back pain and private treatment options available.

Places are FREE and BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.

Call us on 01473 851 960 or visit nuffieldhealth.com/book

March 16

Suffolk Sinfonia Spring Concert

The Apex, 7:30pm

Join Suffolk Sinfonia for their Spring Concert.

Led by guest conductor Christopher Braime, for symphonic poems Tintagel and Isle of the Dead, culminating in Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony.

Bax- Tintagel
Rachmaninov- Isle of the Dead
Beethoven- Symphony No 6 “Pastoral”

Entry: £13

Contact: 01284 758000

Pot et Fleur Kintsugi Style

Long Melford, is 10:30

In Japan, broken pottery is often repaired with gold lacquer. These visible repairs are seen as part of the history of the object, highlighting the cracks and symbolising fragility, strength and beauty. We can apply the philosophy of Kintsugi to our own lives by embracing our imperfections. In the first half of this workshop we repair a pot Kintsugi style and learn more about the Kintsugi philosophy. After which we celebrate springs opening buds by creating a vibrant spring arrangement for our pot. This is a unique workshop in which you will create a real talking point for your home or to give as a gift. Limited spaces available.

Entry: £70 Cost includes all materials and light refreshments

Contact: Laura French 07803568370/info@flourishflowers.florist

Www.flourishflowers.florist

Jazz East at The Alex Brasserie

The Alex Brasserie from 8pm

Nat Steele (vibes), with Andy Watson (guitar), Rob Palmer (double bass) and drums.

Jazz East is a Sunday evening jazz club that brings some of the UK’s greatest Jazz musicians to Felixstowe. Taking place in the comfortable surroundings of The Brasserie you can sit back and enjoy world class music, a great atmosphere and FREE entrance!

Entry: free

Contact: 01394 282958

yeogroup.co.uk

March 20

Meet our consultants on … Hips & Knees

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital at 7pm.

If hip or knee pain is affecting your mobility, you can find out more about private treatment at this event.

Places are FREE and BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.

Call us on 01473 851 960 or visit nuffieldhealth.com/book.

March 23

Suffolk Dyslexia Association Information Day

Ropes Hall, Kesgrave Conference Centre, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave IP5 1JF

Information Day for Children, Adults, Parent/carers, Teachers/ professionals in the field of Specific Learning Difficulties. Information stands plus commercial stands with fabulous resources to buy. Homemade cakes and savories plus tea and coffee to purchase
Free workshops to gain valuable insight and skills to support learners with Dyslexia (tickets are free but need to be 'purchased' through eventbrite or our facebook page)

Entry: free

Contact: denys@lynebylyne.co.uk (07900 916333)

http://suffolkdyslexiaassocation.co.uk

Around the world in song - a concert to lift the spirits

St Mary's Church, Market Hill, Woodbridge IP12 4LP 7.30pm

Come on a journey of song with a choir of Woodbridge singers created specially for this concert. Joining them will be guests Scunsulata from Norfolk. These two groups will present a concert of exquisite and enchanting harmony singing. Local choirmaster Chris Rowbury has taken 50 local singers on a Singing Safari. They have been gathering songs from across the globe. The group have polished these songs and are now ready for a performance. The performance will draw on musical traditions from around the world. Thrill to rhythmic songs from Africa and uplifting gospel from the US. Sink into sumptuous harmonies from Eastern Europe. Swoon to the sweet exotic sounds of the Pacific. This promises to be an evening of singing to stir the soul and warm the heart. "Well, what a resounding success! The guy sitting next to me didn't believe it was a scratch choir." Audience member, March 2017. “I enjoyed every minute of our rehearsals and the performance. I wouldn't have missed it for anything. It is hard to explain to people how one person can get an eclectic mix of people singing beautiful music in next to no time!” Singing Safari member. Chris Rowbury has 30 years’ experience as a patient, charismatic teacher. He has a relaxed style laced with plenty of humour. Chris founded local community choir The OK Chorale in 2011.

Entry: £8 (£3 under 16s)

Contact: 01394 610 486 chris@chrisrowbury.com

chrisrowbury.com/concerts

Jazz East at The Alex Brasserie

The Alex Brasserie from 8pm

Phelan Burgoyne Trio - Phelan Burgoyne (drums), Rob Luft (guitar) and Martin Speake (saxophone).

Jazz East is a Sunday evening jazz club that brings some of the UK’s greatest Jazz musicians to Felixstowe. Taking place in the comfortable surroundings of The Brasserie you can sit back and enjoy world class music, a great atmosphere and FREE entrance!

Entry: free

Contact: 01394 282958

yeogroup.co.uk

March 28

Meet our consultants on … Feet and Ankles

Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital at 7pm.

This event is for anyone suffering from foot or ankle pain and  to find out more about private treatment.

Places are FREE and BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.

Call us on 01473 851 960 or visit nuffieldhealth.com/book

EACH Quiz Evening

Shelley's Restaurant, Suffolk New College, 1 Rope Walk, Ipswich IP4 1LT

Join us for EACH's 2019 Quiz Night at Shelley's Restaurant, Suffolk New College. There will also be a raffle on the night with lots of exciting prizes. Thank you to our event sponsors Just Recruitment.

Entry: £15 per person, includes quiz entry and a light table buffet, teams of 4.

Contact: 01473 917965 / georgia.memory@each.org.uk