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FRIDAYEVENTSBECCLES. Hungate Church: Fairtrade stall selling foodstuffs and stationery 10am-12noon, teas and coffees served 10-11.30am; church open for private prayer, 10-11.
FRIDAY
EVENTS
BECCLES. Hungate Church: Fairtrade stall selling foodstuffs and stationery 10am-12noon, teas and coffees served 10-11.30am; church open for private prayer, 10-11.30am.
BROOME. Village Hall: Bungay Camera Club, 7.30pm.
HADDISCOE. Village Hall: Toddler Group, babies and children up to five years, 9.30-11.30am �1.50.
LOWESTOFT. Seafront: Lowestoft Air Festival, featuring over four hours of flying with displays by the Red Arrows (11.30am), Eurofighter Typhoon, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a BAe Hawk solo jet, search and rescue helicopter and the Avro Vulcan also funfair, Meet the Pilots facility, flying displays finish by 5.30pm, fireworks display, �2 suggested minimum donation.
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SHOWS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: Shirley Valentine (comedy) by Willie Russell - Seagull Rep, 7.30pm �8/concs �7 , 01986 897130.
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: Singin' in the Rain (musical dance show), 7.30pm �27.50-�29.50/concs �26.50-�28.50, 01502 533200.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: A Night at the Musicals, 7.30pm �8/concs �7, 01502 562863.
GIGS
CHEDGRAVE. White Horse: The Water Rats Jazz Band, 8pm.
MENDHAM. Sir Alfred Munnings: Murphys Lore, 8.30pm.
WANGFORD, BECCLES. Angel Inn: Steve Moyse, 7.30pm.
SALES
BECCLES. Quaker Hall, Smallgate: Beccles Country Market, 9.30-11am.
EXHIBITIONS
BECCLES. Upstairs Gallery: Plastered - art show by lifecaster Michelle Payne (to August 1), Tues-Sat 9am-4.30pm.
HALESWORTH. The Cut, New Cut: Exhibition of paintings by Frank Beanland and Emily Gwynne-Jones (to August 29), Tues-Sat 10.30am-3pm free.
SATURDAY
EVENTS
BARNBY. Playing field: North Cove and Barnby annual summer fete, K-SYL-R disco roadshow, games, stalls, five-a-side football, tug of war, beer tent, barbecue, pony rides and more, 2pm.
BECCLES. Quaker Rooms: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm.
Bear and Bells, Old Market: Beccles Helping Hands living history guided walk, meet costumed characters from the past, 7.30pm �4/children �2, tickets from Saxons (New Market, Beccles), 01502 716371.
BRAMFIELD. Doctor's Meadow, Walpole Road: Church fete, games, stalls, teas etc, 2-5pm.
LODDON. Jubilee Hall, George Lane: Martial arts - World Koong Joong Hapkido Association, all levels class for children and parents, watch or try, 9.30-11am, first class free, 07778 792869 (Lorne).
LOWESTOFT. Seafront: Honda Powerboat Grand Prix, 11am-4pm free.
ST PETER SOUTH ELMHAM. St Peter's Hall: Vintage car rally, admire display of pre-1930s vehicles, 12-3pm free.
UGGESHALL. School Room and Garden: Country Teas, 3-6pm; proceeds St Mary's Church.
WALPOLE. Wapole Old Chapel: Chapel open, in the care of the Historic Chapels Trust, 2-4.30pm.
WENHASTON. Woottens, Blackheath Road: Garden open for National Gardens Scheme, small romantic garden with scented planting, 9.30am-5pm �1/children free.
SHOWS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: Shirley Valentine (comedy) by Willie Russell - Seagull Rep, 7.30pm �8/concs �7, 01986 897130.
HALESWORTH. The Cut, New Cut: Steel Magnolias (comedy-drama) - Black Ram Theatre Company, 7.30pm �9/concs �8, 0845 673 2123.
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: Singin' in the Rain (musical dance show), 2.30pm �25.50-�27.50/concs �24.50-�26.50 and 7.30pm �27.50-�29.50/concs �26.50-�28.50, 01502 533200.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: Smoking Mic Improv Night (Whose Line Is It Anyway?-style comedy), 7.30pm �5, 01502 562863.
CONCERTS
BECCLES. Hungate Church: Masterworks for Violin and Piano, Tom Hankey and Mario Eugster perform Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata and Braham's Violin Sonata No 1 in G, performance in the Canopy Theatre, 7.30pm �7.50 including glass of Pimms and nibbles, tickets from Gazette Bookshoop or 01502 715733; proceeds Friends of Beccles Open-air Pool.
YELVERTON. St Mary's Church: Sounds of Summer - Elaine Smith (piano), Louise Laddiman (flute) and Martin Thomas (flute, clarinet and saxophone), followed by afternoon tea, 3pm �6.50, 01508 492657.
GIGS
BURGH ST PETER. Waveney Inn: The Rockin' Johnnies, 8.30pm.
SALES
SOTTERLEY. The Chapel: Home-made and Produce Market, 10.15am.
SUNDAY
EVENTS
ALBURGH. All Saints' Church: Morning service, 11am.
BARSHAM. Holy Trinity Church: Sung eucharist 11am.
BECCLES. Sir John Leman HS Hall: New Life Christian Fellowship, worship, bible teaching, children's programme, cr�che, 10am.
Baptist Church: Morning worship 10.30am, evening worship 6.30pm.
Hungate Church: Morning worship, 10.45am.
The Salvation Army Hall, Blyburgate: Family service 10.45am.
BRAMPTON. St Peter's Church: Holy communion, 9.30am.
BROOME. St Michael's Church: Morning praise, 9.30am.
BUNGAY. Holy Trinity Church: Holy communion, 8am; morning praise, 10am.
St Edmunds Roman Catholic Church: Sunday Mass, 10.30am.
Emmanuel Church: Morning service, 10.45am.
DENTON. Chapel: Morning worship.
DITCHINGHAM. St Mary's Church: Holy communion, 11am.
EARSHAM. All Saints' Church: Caf� 4 U with baptism, 9.30am.
FLIXTON, BUNGAY. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum: Sixty aircraft and thousands of aviation artefacts, light refreshments, shop, stalls, 10am-5pm free.
GILLINGHAM. Village Hall and field: Transport Rally, classic cars, military vehicles, motorcycles, stationary engines, autojumble, stalls, bouncy castle, exhibitions and crafts, donkey rides, beer tent and more 11am-4pm �2/children (three plus) 50p.
HALESWORTH. Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre, Linstead Magna: Fun Dog Show, including demonstrations, refreshments and raffle, from 12 noon �1 per entry.
Garden Room, Halesworth Hospital: Alcoholics Anonymous, 5pm.
HEDENHAM. St Peter's Church: Holy communion, 9.30am.
HENSTEAD. Henstead Exotic Garden: Garden open day, exotic plants including palms, bamboos, three ponds, Thai-style pavilion and gingerbread summer house, 11am-4pm �3/children free.
ILKETSHALL ST ANDREW. St Andrew's Church: Holy communion, 11am.
LOWESTOFT. Seafront: Honda Powerboat Grand Prix, 11am-4pm free.
MUTFORD. Village Hall and playing field: Summer fete and craft fair, Waveney Gym and Karate displays, children's fancy dress (1.30pm), fun dog show (3pm), stalls, crafts, swing boats, bouncy castle, bar, barbecue etc, 11am-4pm.
NORTH COVE. Parish Church: Holy communion, 11am.
RINGSFIELD. All Saints' Church: Holy communion (BCP), 8am; family service, 10am.
SHADINGFIELD. St John's Church: Holy communion, 7pm.
UGGESHALL. School Room and Garden: Country Teas, 3-6pm; proceeds St Mary's Church.
WENHASTON. Woottens, Blackheath Road: Garden open for National Gardens Scheme, small romantic garden with scented planting, 9.30am-5pm �1/children free.
WESTON. St Peter's Church: Traditional evensong with Canon Paul Nelson, 6.30pm.
WORLINGHAM. Parish Church: Holy communion (T), 8am; holy communion (C), 9.45am.
FITNESS
EARSHAM. Village Hall: Self defence class (all ages), 6.30-8pm.
CONCERTS
CRATFIELD. St Mary's Church: Blyth Valley Chamber Music series presents the Angell Piano Trio, programme of works by Frank Martin, Kodaly and Mendelssohn, 3pm �7-�12.50, 01728 453193.
RAVENINGHAM. Ravenous, Raveningham Centre: The Waveney Duo, Kate Reynolds (violin) and Kayleigh Simpson (cello) accompanied by John Stephens (piano), informal concert of works by Gehot, Breval, Mozart, Bridge and Rowley, 2-4pm free.
GIGS
BECCLES. King's Head: Red Beans and Rice (New Orleans jazz), 8pm.
MENDHAM. Sir Alfred Munnings: Buskers, 2-4pm.
WISSETT. Village: The Omega Jazzmen, 1pm as part of beer festival.
DANCES
BECCLES. Bear and Bells: Cool Blue Jazz, swing jazz, 8-10.3pm. Restaurant bookings available, 01502 712291.
BRAMFIELD. Village Hall: 50-50 ballroom and modern sequence, shared buffet, bring a plate, 2.30-5.30pm �tba; information 01986 784598.
SALES
BUNGAY. Skinner's Meadow, St John's Road: Bungay Lions car boot, 9am-3pm car pitches �5, traders �10, 01502 717337.
WANGFORD, BECCLES. 12 Hill Road: Small furniture, clothes, bric-a-brac etc, 2-5pm; donation to church roof fund.
MONDAY
EVENTS
BUNGAY. Library, Wharton Street: Suffolk Poetry Society, guest speaker Beverly Ellis, 7.30pm.
FLIXTON, BUNGAY. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum: Sixty aircraft and thousands of aviation artefacts, light refreshments, shop, stalls, 10am-5pm free.
CONCERTS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: The Waltzing Matilda No More Tour featuring Eric Bogle (Australia), 7.30pm �12/concs �10, 01986 897130.
DANCES
BUNGAY. King's Head: Lindy Hop dance class, 7.45-8.45pm �5, 01986 893351.
NEEDHAM. Village Hall: Modern jive with the Jive Club, beginners and improvers, 8-10pm �5.
TUESDAY
EVENTS
BARSHAM. Village Hall: Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8pm.
BECCLES. Conservative Club: Whist drive, 7.30pm �1.50 inc tea and biscuits.
FLIXTON, BUNGAY. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum: Sixty aircraft and thousands of aviation artefacts, light refreshments, shop, stalls, 10am-5pm free.
HALESWORTH. Halesworth and District Museum: Museum open from 10am-12.30pm free.
SHADINGFIELD. Village Hall: Art class with Anya King, Royal Academy trained. All welcome �9 for three hours. Ring to book an immediate place or for new autumn classes, 07862 693576.
WANGFORD, BECCLES. Angel Inn: Quiz night, 8.30pm 50p.
WORLINGHAM. Church: Benefice prayer meeting, 9.30am.
FITNESS
BECCLES. Quaker Hall, Smallgate: Yoga classes for children and teenagers, contact Michelle Cheesbrough, 01502 713554.
GIGS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: The Hot Club of Cow Town (Texan swing band), 8pm �12.50, 01986 897130.
DANCES
BECCLES. Sports Centre: Swing Jive classes for beginners, 8.30pm, 07770 575497 (Sasza).
BRAMFIELD. Village Hall: Modern sequence, beginners 2-4.30pm, 01986 784598 .
SALES
LODDON. The Hollies: Loddon Country Market, 9.15-10.45am.
WEDNESDAY
EVENTS
BECCLES. Waveney Centre, New Market: Short mat bowls, 10.30am.
Blyburgate Hall: Big C Nearly New Fashion Show, models showing nearly new outfits in various sizes and for many occasions, 2pm �5, tickets from Big C shop in Beccles (01502 714264).
Wavney Centre: Garden party and fete, stalls, games, light lunches, cream teas, replanted garden, views across the River Waveney, 12.30-3.30pm free admission.
St John's Ambulance Training Centre, Blyburgate Road: Buddhist meditation classes, 7.30-9pm �5.
FLIXTON, BUNGAY. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum: Sixty aircraft and thousands of aviation artefacts, light refreshments, shop, stalls, 10am-5pm free.
ILKETSHALL ST. ANDREW. St Andrew's Church: Church open to view medieval paintings, refreshments available, 11am-3pm.
WORLINGHAM. Parish Church: Holy communion (C), 10am.
SHOWS
LOWESTOFT. Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: Fabba (tribute show) - Lowestoft Centre of Young People with Learning Disabilities, 2pm �5, �7, 01502 562863.
THURSDAY
EVENTS
BECCLES. Waveney Centre, New Market: Whist drive, 1.45pm.
FLIXTON, BUNGAY. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum: Sixty aircraft and thousands of aviation artefacts, light refreshments, shop, stalls, 10am-5pm free.
HALESWORTH. Halesworth and District Museum: Museum open from 10am-12.30pm free.
RINGSFIELD. Village Hall: Offspring, parent and toddler group 10-11.30am.
FITNESS
BECCLES. Hungate Hall: Wild Goose Qigong, exercise for health, flexibility and relaxation, for adults of all ages, 6.30-8pm �6, 01502 711127.
GILLINGHAM. Village Hall: Keep fit classes for mature ladies and gentlemen, 2-3.30pm.
CONCERTS
HALESWORTH. The Cut, New Cut: Flumina Quartet, programme of works by Haydn, Dvorak, Dauprat and Mozart, 2.30pm �8, 0845 673 2123.
GIGS
FLIXTON, BUNGAY. Buck Inn: Sole Bay Jazz Band, 8.30pm.
DANCES
BECCLES. Beccles Sports Centre: Ballroom and Latin American classes, 7.30pm; swing jive classes, 8.30pm for intermediates/advanced, 07770 575497 (Sasza).
Waveney Centre: Salsa with Alegria, class 8-10pm, 07710 205557.
PORINGLAND. Community Centre, Overtons Way: Modern jive with Foot-loose, 8.15-11pm, 07947 607810.
SALES
BUNGAY. Community Centre, Upper Olland Street: Bungay Country Market, 9.30-11am.
FRIDAY
EVENTS
BECCLES. Waveney Women's Heath Information Outreach Centre, Quaker Rooms, 15 Smallgate: Foot reflexology introductory course, 9.30am �12, 01502 561816.
Hungate Church: Fairtrade stall selling foodstuffs and stationery 10am-12noon, teas and coffees served 10-11.30am; church open for private prayer, 10-11.30am.
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: Race Night, including dinner, doors and dinner 7pm. first race 8pm �7.50, 01986 897130.
HADDISCOE. Village Hall: Toddler Group, babies and children up to five years, 9.30-11.30am �1.50.
GIGS
HALESWORTH. Social Club: The Omega Jazzmen, 8pm.
MENDHAM. Sir Alfred Munnings: Just Entertainment, 8.30pm.
WANGFORD, BECCLES. Angel Inn: Square One (blues/rock), 8.30pm.
SALES
BECCLES. Quaker Hall, Smallgate: Beccles Country Market, 9.30-11am.
