TODAY
EVENTS
BECCLES. St Luke’s Church: Christmas fair, 6pm.
FRAMINGHAM PIGOT. St Andrews Church: Fit Together Walk, 2.3 miles, country walk, 10.30am.
HADDISCOE. Village Hall: Toddler group, 9.30-11.30am �2.
LODDON. The Mill House, Bridge Street: Stand-up comedy with four comics, doors 6.30pm for 8pm �10, 01508 521800.
SHOWS
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Stefan Booth (Hollyoaks, Eastenders, The Bill), Nikki Kelly (Hi-De-Hi) and Mike ‘Squeaky’ McClean, 10.15am and 7pm �5-�16.50, 01502 533200.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: The Fleet Street Nativity - Tim Firth’s tale on the school nativity play, 7.30pm �10/�8, 01502 562863.
CONCERTS
HALESWORTH. The Cut, New Cut: Deck the Hall with Wenhaston Girls Choir, 7.30pm �8/�6, 0845 673 2123.
PORINGLAND. Community Centre, Overtons Way: Buena Vista Social Club Christmas concert with Loddon Band, free festive refreshments, 7.30pm �3 members/�4 non-members from parish council office or Maureen on 01508 494358 or Carol on 492630 by Wednesday Dec 15.
GIGS
RUMBURGH. Buck Inn: The Omega Jazzmen, 8pm.
SALES
BECCLES. Hungate Church: Fairtrade stall selling foodstuffs and stationery, 10am-12; teas and coffees from 10-11.30am.
Quaker Hall, Newgate: Beccles Country Market, 9.30-11am.
LOWESTOFT. Tenants Hall, Hollingsworth Road: Fresh produce, bric-a-brac, cards, refreshments, credit union collection point, 1-3pm.
EXHIBITIONS
BECCLES. The Upstairs Gallery Suffolk, Bank House, Exchange Square: 01502 717191. All About Anglia, regional artists, (to Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm).
Twisted Chain, textiles and mixed media, (to Dec 21, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm).
HARLESTON. Harleston Gallery, 3 Old Market Place: 01379 855366. Christmas art show, 40 artists, (to Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm).
LOWESTOFT. Lowestoft Arts Centre, 13 St Peter’s Street: 01502 500004. Cynthia Monteret, oils, (to Dec 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm).
TOMORROW
EVENTS
BECCLES. Friends Meeting House, 15 Smallgate: Alcoholics Anonymous, 7pm.
Sheepgate: Open-air service with mince pies and coffee by Beccles Baptist Church.
HENSTEAD. Henstead Arts and Crafts Centre, Toad Row: Paint and Create, craft club for children, 10am-11am �5 child, booking essential 01502 528645 paintandcreate@hotmail.co.uk.
LOWESTOFT. Salvation Army Church Hall, Carlton Road: Saturday School, for youngsters who have dyslexic type difficulties or need help with reading, spelling and maths, 10.30am-12.
RINGSFIELD. All Saints’ Church: Candlelit carol service, mulled wine and mince pies, 6.30pm.
SOTTERLEY. St Margaret’s Church: Carol service, in the park, 6.30pm.
SHOWS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: Robin Hood panto - with Gavin Dean, Steve Ace and Clare Durrant, 1pm and 4.30pm �12.50/seniors �10.50/children �8.50/family (2+2) �38, 01986 897130.
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Stefan Booth (Hollyoaks, Eastenders, The Bill), Nikki Kelly (Hi-De-Hi) and Mike ‘Squeaky’ McClean, 2pm and 6pm �5-�16.50, 01502 533200.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: The Fleet Street Nativity - Tim Firth’s tale on the school nativity play, 2.30pm and 7.30pm �10/�8, 01502 562863.
GIGS
BECCLES. Caxton Club: Sirocco, 8.30-11.15pm.
Conservative Club: Toccata Duo, with vocalists Donna Duval and Shelley Freeman, 8.30pm �6 including supper, contact club or 01502 713535.
GELDESTON. Locks Inn: Murphy’s Lore, 8pm �3.
LOWESTOFT. Royal Falcon Hotel: Mister Pink, 8.30pm.
SALES
ELLOUGH. Beccles Heliport: Farmers’ market, 9am-1pm.
LOWESTOFT. The Depot, 8 Hadenham Street: Christmas craft morning, 10-12 noon 50p per child.
EXHIBITIONS
BECCLES. The Upstairs Gallery Suffolk, Bank House, Exchange Square: 01502 717191. All About Anglia, regional artists, (to Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm).
Twisted Chain, textiles and mixed media, (to Dec 21, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm).
HARLESTON. Harleston Gallery, 3 Old Market Place: 01379 855366. Christmas art show, 40 artists, (to Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm).
LOWESTOFT. Lowestoft Arts Centre, 13 St Peter’s Street: 01502 500004. Cynthia Monteret, oils, (to Dec 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm).
SUNDAY
EVENTS
ALBURGH. All Saints’ Church: Holy communion, 11am.
BARNBY. Methodist Church: Afternoon worship with Mr A Watts, 2.30pm.
BARSHAM. Holy Trinity Church: Sung eucharist, 11am.
BECCLES. Baptist Church, Station Road: Mall-age worship with nativity play, 10.30am; carol service, 6.30pm.
Hungate Church: Morning worship with Mrs J Warren, 10.45am.
Quaker Meeting House: Meeting for worship, 10.30-11.30am.
Sir John Leman High School Hall: Christmas family service, 10am.
St Benet’s Minster RC Church: Holy communion, 10.30am and 6pm.
St Luke’s Church: Family communion with Angela Morgan, 10.30am.
St Michael’s Church: Holy communion (BCP) with John Beauchamp, 9am; Worship 4 All with Martin Phillips-Last, 10.30am; candlelight carol service with John Beauchamp, 6.30pm.
The Salvation Army Hall, Blyburgate: Family service 10.45am.
BRAMPTON. St Peter’s Church: Family carol service, 4pm.
BROOME. St Michael’s Church: Holy communion, 9.30am.
BUNGAY. Emmanuel Church: All-age worship, 10.45am; carol service, 6.30pm.
Holy Trinity Church: Holy communion, 8am; Christingle service, 10am.
St Edmunds Roman Catholic Church: Sunday Mass, 10.30am.
DENTON. Chapel: Carol service, 6.30pm.
DITCHINGHAM. St Mary’s Church: Carol service, 5pm.
EARSHAM. All Saints’ Church: Holy communion, 11am.
FLIXTON. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum: Sixty aircraft and thousands of aviation artefacts, stalls, refreshments, 10am-4pm.
HALESWORTH. Patrick Stead Hospital, Bungay Road: Alcoholics Anonymous, 5pm.
HEDENHAM. St Peter’s Church: Carol service, 6.30pm.
HOMERSFIELD. St Mary’s Church: Traditional carol service, service of lessons and carols, 6.30pm.
NORTH COVE. Parish Church: Carols by candlelight, 6.30pm.
WESTON. St Peter’s Church: Carol service, partly by candlelight, 6.30pm.
WORLINGHAM. Parish Church: Holy communion, 8am; family service, 9.45am; carol service, 6.30pm.
FITNESS
EARSHAM. Village Hall: Kung Fu, mixed class for all the family, 6.30-8pm, 01379 853894.
SHOWS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: Robin Hood panto - with Gavin Dean, Steve Ace and Clare Durrant, 1pm and 4.30pm �12.50/seniors �10.50/children �8.50/family (2+2) �38, 01986 897130.
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Stefan Booth (Hollyoaks, Eastenders, The Bill), Nikki Kelly (Hi-De-Hi) and Mike ‘Squeaky’ McClean, 1pm �5-�16.50/over 60s and under 16s �5-�14.50, family �54 (4), then 5pm �5-�15.50/over 60s and under 16s �5-�13.50, family �50 (4), 01502 533200.
CONCERTS
LOWESTOFT. Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: The Seagull Community Choir from show tunes to pop, 7.30pm �5 includes mince pies in the interval, 01502 562863.
GIGS
GELDESTON. Locks Inn: Strummer and friends Christmas session, 2.30pm. Acoustic Irish Folk with Twisted Routes, 9pm.
DANCES
HARLESTON. Apollo Club, Mendham Lane: Freestyle ballroom and modern jive, 7-10pm �4.
Apollo Rooms: Christmas party dancing, posh frocks and DJs, free-style ballroom and modern jive, 7-10pm �4, 01379 854205.
MONDAY
FITNESS
BECCLES. Sports Centre: Shape-up exercise class, 7-8pm and 8-9pm, 01508 548142.
SHOWS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: Robin Hood panto - with Gavin Dean, Steve Ace and Clare Durrant, 1pm �12.50/seniors �10.50/children �8.50/family (2+2) �38, 01986 897130.
LOWESTOFT. Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: Banyan Theatre Co: Cinderella - Ashputtel (puppets and everyday objects), 2.30pm �7/�5/family ticket (2+2) �20, 01502 562863.
DANCES
LOWESTOFT. St Margaret’s Church, Hollingsworth Road: Tempo School of Dancing, beginners, ballroom and Latin American, 7.30-8.30pm, 01493 665558.
WANGFORD. Community Centre: Salsa class, 7.30pm, 01502 724932.
SALES
LOWESTOFT. Tenants Hall, Hollingsworth Road: Fundraising morning, credit union collection point, bric-a-brac, cards, refreshments, 9.15-11.15am.
EXHIBITIONS
LOWESTOFT. Lowestoft Arts Centre, 13 St Peter’s Street: 01502 500004. Cynthia Monteret, oils, (to Dec 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm).
TUESDAY
EVENTS
BARSHAM. Village Hall, Bungay Road: Alcoholics Anonymous, 8pm.
FLIXTON. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum: Sixty aircraft and thousands of aviation artefacts, stalls, refreshments, 10am-4pm.
HALESWORTH. Halesworth and District Museum: Museum open 10-12.30pm.
LOWESTOFT. Bluenotes 2, Claremont Pier: National Council for the Divorced, Separated and Widowed (Lowestoft), Christmas buffet and party, fancy dress optional 8pm-12, �3.50, guests �5, 01502 587226.
PORINGLAND. Framingham Earl High School Sports Centre: Badminton Social Players, mixed ability, pay and play basis, 7.30-9.30pm �3.
FITNESS
BECCLES. Quaker Hall, Smallgate: Yoga classes for children and teenagers, 01502 713554.
SHOWS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: Robin Hood panto - with Gavin Dean, Steve Ace and Clare Durrant, 1pm and 4.30pm �12.50/seniors �10.50/children �8.50/family (2+2) �38, 01986 897130.
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Stefan Booth (Hollyoaks, Eastenders, The Bill), Nikki Kelly (Hi-De-Hi) and Mike ‘Squeaky’ McClean, 2pm �5-�16.50/over 60s and under 16s �5-�14.50, family �54 (4), then 7pm �5-�15.50/over 60s and under 16s �5-�13.50, family �50 (4), 01502 533200.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: Elvis Christmas Party Show with Paul and the Rhapsodys, 7.30pm �10, 01502 562863.
GIGS
GELDESTON. Locks Inn: Winter solstice, 8pm.
DANCES
BECCLES. Sports Centre: Swing jive, beginners 8.30pm, 07770 575497 (Sasza).
SALES
ALPINGTON. Alpington and Yelverton Village Hall: Flame and Flowers, Club Cascade event for over 50s, a chance to pick up last-minute presents and see something beautiful, raffle, refreshments, 2-4pm.
LODDON. The Hollies: Loddon Country Market, 9.15-10.45am.
EXHIBITIONS
BECCLES. The Upstairs Gallery Suffolk, Bank House, Exchange Square: 01502 717191. All About Anglia, regional artists, (to Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm).
Twisted Chain, textiles and mixed media, (to Dec 21, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm).
HARLESTON. Harleston Gallery, 3 Old Market Place: 01379 855366. Christmas art show, 40 artists, (to Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm).
LOWESTOFT. Lowestoft Arts Centre, 13 St Peter’s Street: 01502 500004. Cynthia Monteret, oils, (to Dec 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm).
WEDNESDAY
EVENTS
BARSHAM. Village Hall, Bungay Road: Alcoholics Anonymous, 12pm.
BROOME. St Michael’s Church: Carol service, 7.30pm.
LOWESTOFT. The Crossing LEAP Centre, 114 High Street: Waveney Wordsmiths’ Creative Writing Group, beginners welcome, 10.30am-12.30pm, for details 01502 569141.
FITNESS
LOWESTOFT. Gunton Hall: Yoga, 6.30-7.30pm.
Trinity Methodist Church, Park Road: Excel 2000 musical exercises for over 60s, mostly seated, 2.30-3.45pm.
SHOWS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: Robin Hood panto - with Gavin Dean, Steve Ace and Clare Durrant, 2.30pm and 7pm �12.50/seniors �10.50/children �8.50/family (2+2) �38, 01986 897130.
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Stefan Booth (Hollyoaks, Eastenders, The Bill), Nikki Kelly (Hi-De-Hi) and Mike ‘Squeaky’ McClean, 2pm �5-�16.50/over 60s and under 16s �5-�14.50, family �54 (4), then 7pm �5-�15.50/over 60s and under 16s �5-�13.50, family �50 (4), 01502 533200.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: Elvis Christmas Party Show with Paul and the Rhapsodys, 7.30pm �10, 01502 562863.
SALES
ELLOUGH. Beccles Heliport: Christmas market, 9am-1pm.
HARLESTON. St George’s Hall: Country market, home baking, fruit, vegetables, flowers, eggs, jams, crafts, refreshments, 9.30-11.15am.
EXHIBITIONS
BECCLES. The Upstairs Gallery Suffolk, Bank House, Exchange Square: 01502 717191. All About Anglia, regional artists, (to Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm).
HARLESTON. Harleston Gallery, 3 Old Market Place: 01379 855366. Christmas art show, 40 artists, (to Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm).
LOWESTOFT. Lowestoft Arts Centre, 13 St Peter’s Street: 01502 500004. Cynthia Monteret, oils, (to Dec 31, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm).
THURSDAY
EVENTS
BUNGAY. The Fleece, St Mary’s Street: Bridge club, teaching 6.30pm, duplicate 6.45pm non members �2.
HALESWORTH. Halesworth and District Museum: Museum open 10-12.30pm.
LOWESTOFT. Ark Children’s Centre, Water Lane: Baby Caf�, breastfeeding support and advice, 1-3pm.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: Seekers and Dreamers hosted by Ian Fosten, a Christmas story through words, film and carols, 7.30pm free, 01502 562863.
United Reformed Church, London Road North: Scrabble club, 7.30pm.
PORINGLAND. Framingham Earl High School Sports Centre: Badminton Social Players, mixed ability, pay and play basis, 7.30-9.30pm �3.
SHOWS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: Robin Hood panto - with Gavin Dean, Steve Ace and Clare Durrant, 2.30pm and 7pm �12.50/seniors �10.50/children �8.50/family (2+2) �38, 01986 897130.
LOWESTOFT. Marina Theatre, The Marina: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Stefan Booth (Hollyoaks, Eastenders, The Bill), Nikki Kelly (Hi-De-Hi) and Mike ‘Squeaky’ McClean, 2pm �5-�16.50/over 60s and under 16s �5-�14.50, family �54 (4), then 7pm �5-�15.50/over 60s and under 16s �5-�13.50, family �50 (4), 01502 533200.
GIGS
FLIXTON. Buck Inn: Sole Bay Jazz Band, 8.30pm.
GELDESTON. Locks Inn: Baz and Mark’s Christmas special show, 9pm.
DANCES
LOWESTOFT. Football Club, Crown Meadow: Line with Trailblazers, beginners 7.30-8.30pm, intermediates 8.30-10pm, 01493 782405.
PORINGLAND. Community Centre: Modern jive with Footloose, beginners and intermediates, 8.15-11pm, first night free, 01362 851767.
EXHIBITIONS
BECCLES. The Upstairs Gallery Suffolk, Bank House, Exchange Square: 01502 717191. All About Anglia, regional artists, (to Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm).
HARLESTON. Harleston Gallery, 3 Old Market Place: 01379 855366. Christmas art show, 40 artists, (to Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm).
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