TODAY
EVENTS
BECCLES. St Luke’s Church: Thirst youth Caf�, 6.30pm.
HADDISCOE. Village Hall: Toddler group, 9.30-11.30am �2.
LODDON. Holy Trinity Church: Christmas open house, 6.30-9pm, carols with Loddon Singers, stalls, refreshments.
Library Annexe: Parish council meeting, 7pm.
PORINGLAND. Community Centre, Overtons Way: Community Cinema: From Time to Time (PG), doors 6.45pm, film starts 7.30pm �4 door or Budgens Supermarket or 01508 494358/492630.
THWAITE. Seething Observatory, Toad Lane: Norwich Astronomical Society, Space Telescopes talk by Dave Balcombe, doors 7.30pm �2.50/children �1.50, members �1.50/children �1.
SHOWS
BECCLES. Public Hall: Sinbad with the Spotlight Musical Theatre (pantomime), 7.30pm �7-�9/concs �7, tickets from Saxon, 35 New Market Street.
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: The Boy Who Fell into a Book by the Fisher Youth Theatre Group, 7.30pm �7/�5, 01986 897130.
CONCERTS
PORINGLAND. Community Centre,, Overtons Way: Christmas concert, Buena Vista Social Club 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
LOWESTOFT. Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: Rod Clarke and Rollercoaster with the Waveney Voices (rock ‘n’ roll and country), 7.30pm �9/�8, 01502 562863.
WHEATACRE. White Lion: Big House Jazz Band, 8pm onwards.
DANCES
BROOME. Village Hall: Ballroom and Latin classes, advanced 7.15pm �4, intermediates 8.30pm �4, 01508 520850.
SALES
BECCLES. Hungate Church: Fairtrade stall selling foodstuffs and stationery, 10am-12; teas and coffees served 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, (Dec 1-29, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm).
Twisted Chain, textiles and mixed media, (Dec 7-21, 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.
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.
THWAITE. Seething Observatory, Toad Lane: Norwich Astronomical Society, Space Telescopes talk by Dave Balcombe, doors 7.30pm �2.50/children �1.50, members �1.50/children �1.
SHOWS
BECCLES. Public Hall: Sinbad with the Spotlight Musical Theatre (pantomime), 2.30pm and 7.30pm �7-�9/concs �7, tickets from Saxon, 35 New Market Street.
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street: The Boy Who Fell into a Book by the Fisher Youth Theatre Group, 2pm and 7.30pm �7/�5, 01986 897130.
HALESWORTH. The Cut, New Cut: A Dickens of a Night - a feast of food, drink cabaret and charity, 7.30pm �25, 0845 673 2123.
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 7pm �5-�16.50, 01502 533200.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: Old Tyme Music Hall hosted by Marion Small - songs from the shows, sing-a-long choruses and carols, monologues and tributes to a variety artistes, today 7.30pm �5, 01502 562863.
CONCERTS
HARLESTON. St John’s Church: Harleston Choral Society Christmas concert, 7pm, �6.
HEMPNALL. St Margaret’s Church: Carol concert, carols, readings, Christmas music, seasonal refreshments, 7pm retiring collection for St James Hospital, Lesotho.
GIGS
BECCLES. Caxton Club: Starrz, 8.30-11.15pm.
SALES
BECCLES. Old Ambulance Station, Blyburgate: St John Ambulance charity sale, clothes, books, records, bric-a-brac, toys, 9.30am-1pm.
EXHIBITIONS
BECCLES. The Upstairs Gallery Suffolk, Bank House, Exchange Square: 01502 717191. All About Anglia, regional artists, (Dec 1-29, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm).
Twisted Chain, textiles and mixed media, (Dec 7-21, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm).
CHEDGRAVE. The Aidan Kirkpatrick Studio, Staithe Road: Exhibition of watercolours, oils and etchings, 10am-5pm (to Dec 12).
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. Village Hall: Christingle in the village hall (no church service).
BARSHAM. Holy Trinity Church: Sung eucharist, 11am.
BECCLES. Baptist Church, Station Road: Morning worship, 10.30am; evening worship, 6.30pm.
Hungate Church: The Camel That Got the Hump, nativity service performed by the FunDay Club, 10.45am; performance of The Gift by South Lowestoft Methodist Church Singers, 6.30pm.
Quaker Meeting House: Meeting for worship, 10.30-11.30am.
Sir John Leman High School Hall: New Life Christian Fellowship, worship, bible teaching, youth and children’s programme, cr�che, 10am.
St Benet’s Minster RC Church: Holy communion, 10.30am and 6pm.
St Luke’s Church: Morning worship with Ken Harrison, 10.30am; Advent Praise, 6.30pm.
St Michael’s Church: Holy Communion (BCP) with Mark Bee, 9am; holy communion with Bishop Gavin, 10.30am.
The Salvation Army Hall, Blyburgate: Family service 10.45am.
BRAMERTON. Village Hall: Computer Club meeting, help and advice on all PC activities, 2pm.
BROOME. St Michael’s Church: Morning service, 9.30am.
BUNGAY. Emmanuel Church: Morning service, 10.45am; holy communion, 6.30pm.
Holy Trinity Church: Holy communion, 8am; morning prayer, 10am.
St Edmunds Roman Catholic Church: Sunday Mass, 10.30am.
DENTON. Chapel: Morning service, 9.30am.
DITCHINGHAM. St Mary’s Church: Holy communion, 11am.
EARSHAM. All Saints’ Church: Holy communion, 8am; morning service, 11am.
FLIXTON. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum: Sixty aircraft and thousands of aviation artefacts, stalls, refreshments, 10am-4pm.
Buck Inn: Christmas lunch, Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum members’ festive fare.
HALESWORTH. Patrick Stead Hospital, Bungay Road: Alcoholics Anonymous, 5pm.
HECKINGHAM. Heckingham Church: Candlelight carol service, featuring the Norfolk Wedding Singer and local children, 3.30pm.
HEDENHAM. St Peter’s Church: Holy communion, 9.30am.
RINGSFIELD. All Saints’ Church: Family holy communion (BCP), 10am.
WORLINGHAM. Parish Church: Holy communion, 8am; morning prayer, 9.45am.
WORTWELL. United Reformed Church, High Road: Carol service, traditional readings and carols followed by mince pies, mulled wine, flapjacks and hot chocolate, 5pm.
FITNESS
EARSHAM. Village Hall: Kung Fu, mixed class for all the family, 6.30-8pm, 01379 853894.
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, 1pm and 5pm �5-�16.50, 01502 533200.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: PAPA Showcase - hip hop, contemporary, ballet, musical theatre and modern, featuring the Jordan Ayers Dance Company, 5pm �5.50/OAPs and under 14s �5, 01502 562863.
CONCERTS
BECCLES. Public Hall: Deck the Hall, Christmas concert performed by Beccles Choral Society with Sir John Leman Gospel Choir, 4pm �7/under 16s �2, tickets from Willows of Beccles, Beccles Stationery Shop or 01508 528560.
HALESWORTH. The Cut, New Cut: The Jonathan Wyatt Big Band Swing into Christmas, 7.30pm �12, 0845 673 2123.
GIGS
BUNGAY. Fisher Theatre: Red Beans and Rice, Christmas party, ticket only 01502 585155.
GELDESTON. Locks Inn: Billy and Colin (folk, blues, country, ballads), 2.30pm.
HARLESTON. Apollo Country Music Club, Mendham Lane: Lowrider, Christmas party, doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start �5/non members �6.
DANCES
LOWESTOFT. Beaconsfield Club, Surrey Street: Salsa with Alegria, beginners 6.30-8pm, 07716 062364.
EXHIBITIONS
CHEDGRAVE. The Aidan Kirkpatrick Studio, Staithe Road: Exhibition of watercolours, oils and etchings, 10am-5pm (to Dec 12).
MONDAY
EVENTS
BECCLES. Baptist Church: Babies and toddlers, 9.30-11.30am.
St Luke’s Church: Women’s Fellowship, 2pm.
BUNGAY. Community Centre: Suffolk Wildlife Trust meeting, talk by Garth Coupland on Crime in the Countryside, all welcome, 7.30pm �2 admission.
Library, Wharton Street: Suffolk Poetry Society presentation by Fred Ellis (postponed from November 29), 7.30pm 50p, 01986 895508.
CHEDGRAVE. All Saints’ Church: Monday Mardle coffee morning, 10am-12.
FITNESS
BECCLES. Sports Centre: Shape-up exercise class, 7-8pm and 8-9pm, 01508 548142.
DANCES
BUNGAY. King’s Head: Lindy hop dance club, beginners from 7.45pm, improvers and intermediates 9pm, followed by freestyle �5 all night, 01986 893351.
DITCHINGHAM. Village Hall: Ballroom and Latin, intermediates 7.30pm �3.50, advanced 8.30pm �4, 01508 520850.
LOWESTOFT. Beaconsfield Club, Surrey Street: Salsa with Alegria, class 8-11pm, 07716 062364.
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.
BECCLES. St Luke’s Church: Henry’s Club, 1.30pm.
FLIXTON. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum: Sixty aircraft and thousands of aviation artefacts, stalls, refreshments, 10am-4pm.
HADDISCOE. St Mary’s Church: Coffee morning, socialise, knit for charity, drinks, cakes, 10am-noon.
HALESWORTH. Halesworth and District Museum: Museum open 10-12.30pm.
HARLESTON. Recreation Ground: Fit Together Walk, 1.25 or 2.2 miles, town walks, 10.30am, mince pies and hot drinks available afterwards at The Swan, please book on 01603 423377 �2.50.
LOWESTOFT. Bluenotes 2, Claremont Pier: National Council for the Divorced, Separated and Widowed (Lowestoft), disco, bar, raffle, 8-11pm �2.50/guests �3, 01502 587226.
PORINGLAND. Framingham Earl High School Sports Centre: Badminton Social Players, mixed ability, pay and play basis, 7.30-9.30pm �3.
RAVENINGHAM. Ravenous Cafe, Raveningham Centre: Art class, all media, all abilities, 7.15-9.15pm.
RINGSFIELD. Village Hall: Christmas bingo, plus huge raffle, 7.45pm.
FITNESS
BECCLES. Quaker Hall, Smallgate: Yoga classes for children and teenagers, 01502 713554.
NORTON SUBCOURSE. Norton Chapel: Shape-up exercise class, term time only, 9.30-10.30am, 01508 548142.
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.
DANCES
BECCLES. Sports Centre: Swing jive, beginners 8.30pm, 07770 575497 (Sasza).
LOWESTOFT. St Margaret’s Church Hall: Line, beginners 7.30pm, intermediate 8.30pm, 01502 568472.
THURTON. Village Hall: Ballroom and Latin, improvers 7.30pm �3.50, advanced 8.30pm �4, 01508 520850.
SALES
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, (Dec 1-29, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm).
Twisted Chain, textiles and mixed media, (Dec 7-21, 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.
BECCLES. Blyburgate Hall:Christmas charity bingo, 7.30pm.
Hungate Church: Coffee Stop, baby area, soft toys, activities, in the lounge, 9.15am-12.
St John’s Ambulance Hall, Blyburgate: Something Christmassy, demonstration by Jenni Baker, stalls, raffle, seasonal refreshments, 2pm.
St Luke’s Church: Toddler Group, 9.15am.
FLIXTON. Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum: Sixty aircraft and thousands of aviation artefacts, stalls, refreshments, 10am-4pm free.
LODDON. St John’s Church: Noah’s Ark, 10am-12 (during term time).
LOWESTOFT. The Crossing LEAP Centre, 114 High Street: Waveney Wordsmiths’ Creative Writing Group, beginners welcome, 10.30am-12.30pm, for details 01502 569141.
The Depot, 8 Hadenham Street: All Stars, support drop-in for families with children with additional needs, 10-11.30am.
SOTTERLEY. The Chapel, Sotterley crossroads: Floodlit carol service, festive singing followed by mulled wine and mince pies, 6.30pm.
TOPCROFT. Sportsfield Pavilion: Prize Christmas bingo, 8pm.
FITNESS
LODDON. Hobart High School Sports Hall: Shape-up exercise class, 7.15-8.15pm, 01508 548142.
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
HALESWORTH. The Cut, New Cut: Remember When at Christmas - join Neil Sands and his cast of West End performers, musical memories and old fashioned festive fun, 2.30pm �9/concs �8, 0845 673 2123.
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 1.30pm �5-�16.50, 01502 533200.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road: The Fleet Street Nativity - Tim Firth’s tale of the school nativity play, 7.30pm �10/�8, 01502 562863.
DANCES
BECCLES. Bear and Bells, Old Market: Salsa with Alegria, intermediates 8pm, beginners 8.30pm, dancing to 11pm, 07710 205557.
LOWESTOFT. Over 60s Club, Clapham Road: Modern sequence, includes teaching new dances with Mike and Lynn, 7-9.30pm.
SALES
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, (Dec 1-29, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm).
Twisted Chain, textiles and mixed media, (Dec 7-21, 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).
THURSDAY
EVENTS
BECCLES. St Luke’s Church: Link lunch, call 716370 for transport.
St Michael’s Church: Holy communion (BCP), 11am.
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.
Bluenotes, Claremont Pier: Just Good Friends Social Group for over 35s, 7.30-11pm, 07968 2962940.
Kirkley Centre: ASD Support Group for parents, 6.30-8.30pm, 07793 545487, asdparentsupport@hotmail.co.uk.
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.
SEETHING. Village Hall: Dot’s Christmas Bingo, 8pm.
FITNESS
BECCLES. Hungate Hall: Chinese exercise, Wild Goose Qigong 6.30-8pm, 07961 033357. Traditional Chinese Kung Fu in Wing Shun, Kung Fu and Chun Yuen Quan, 8pm �7.
GILLINGHAM. Village Hall: Keep fit for mature ladies and gentlemen, 2-3pm.
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 1.30pm �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
LODDON. St John’s, George Lane: Loddon Singers’ Annual Christmas Cracker, 7.30pm �4 from Rosy Lees or on door.
NORTON SUBCOURSE. Norton Subcourse Chapel: Loddon Band Christmas concert, 7.30pm �4 door, raffle, refreshments, proceeds for Save the Children.
GIGS
FLIXTON. Buck Inn: Sole Bay Jazz Band, 8.30pm.
GELDESTON. Locks Inn: Twisted Routes, Irish accoustic folk session. 9pm.
DANCES
BECCLES. Sports Centre, Ringsfield Road: Ballroom and Latin, class 7.30pm, swing jive, intermediates, 8.30pm, 07770 575497 (Sasza).
Waveney Centre: Salsa with Alegria, class 8-11pm, 07716 062364.
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.
SEETHING. Village Hall: Ballroom and Latin, beginners 8pm �3.50, 01508 520850.
WOODTON. Village Hall: Line, improvers 1.30-2.45pm �3.80 including refreshments, 01508 578071.
SALES
BUNGAY. Honeypot Centre, Upper Olland Street: Bungay Country Market, 9.15-11am.
EXHIBITIONS
BECCLES. The Upstairs Gallery Suffolk, Bank House, Exchange Square: 01502 717191. All About Anglia, regional artists, (Dec 1-29, Tues-Sat 10am-4.30pm).
Twisted Chain, textiles and mixed media, (Dec 7-21, 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).
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