What's On and Things To Do Around Laxfield

Come along for coffee, tea, biscuits, cakes. There will be a cake stall, a raffle, Usborne books, second hand books, a few games, and the chance to sit and chat to friends, as well as catch up with new people. Come and have alook round our lovely village hall.

Come and support this enthusiastic young band AND support Meningitis Now! These local young lads are brilliant musicians and are forging careers in the music and media industries. They play some of their own songs and also covers.

’The King of Instruments’ - A demonstration of the versatility of the organ, performed by Jason Busby, organist. For over 15yrs Jason has played the organ of St.

Yoxford Open Gardens 2018: Sunday June 3rd, 11 to 5. Tickets £3 (accompanied children free) from the Village Hall. Special theme: BIRDS. All profits to local charities.

Our Charities Fete on 16th June, this year is in aid of our volunteer emergency services, so First Responders, Suffolk Accident Rescue, Bloodbikes, EA CAT, 4x4 Response, Coastwatch, Suffolk Raynet, Anglia Search and Rescue Dogs, RNLI, & Felixstowe Inshore Rescue, who will all be attending with interesting displays;

Open Garden The Grange Newly Designed Gardens

Hosted by Liz Whiting and co-hosted by Paul Bannister. Fish and Chip/Lasagne/ Vegetarian supper included in entry fee (please confirm choice when booking). Please ring to secure tickets. This is a pre-booked ticket event only.

A wide and ever-changing range of local foods and produce, crafts, plants, home-baking and pre-loved treasures. Refreshments available from the on-site cafe.

Westleton Village sits close to RSPB Minsmere and over this weekend there will be 15 varied and interesting gardens to view. Large and small, some old favourites and some new, some in various stages of renovation, some immaculately tended and some on the wild side.

Dedicate a day to your camera and discover unique venues across Norfolk and Suffolk. Join us for a photo walk at the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum in Flixton.

Eye Open Gardens 2018 Over 30 gardens will be open during the weekend. This is a major fundraising event for the Eye Church Development Appeal. We have stalls in the Town Hall selling garden paraphernalia, plants, jams, antiques, pottery and bric-a-brac.

Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be visiting Eye, Lowestoft and Beccles, with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and offer information.

Large garden comprising a number of distinct areas from formal to wild with two large connected ponds and a wildlife pond. Formal gardens include lawns bordered by yew, box or beech hedging with beds featuring a variety of perennials and roses. There is woodland, a wild flower meadow and an orchard.

Sunday 17 June 2018 Country Music Afternoon in aid of charity. Entertainment: Bonnie Diamond and Coe and the Dave Drain Band

A mixture of fete, stalls, fun races, Tug of War etc on Saturday 26th May from 2pm until late. Entertainment will be provided by Farlingaye Big Band, Hip Op, Sharon Bird, plus an open mic slot so come and showcase your talents. Food and licensed bar available all day and evening.

Join us for a Clay Workshop in your area for both Beginners and the more Experienced. Groups and Individuals catered for. Emma is a practising Ceramic and Applied Artist and highly qualified Tutor, offering various Clay Workshops and has many years experience working with all ages and abilities.

In the morning, there will be a mini shingle beach for you to explore in Leiston library. There will be four beachcombing sessions between 10:00 and 12:00. Please book your place by calling the library on 01986 892748. There is a small charge of £1 per child.

An East Anglian art collective is set to open their spring exhibition in Snape. The Spring Exhibition by the Society of East Anglian Watercolourists (SEAW) will take place at The Pond Gallery at Snape Maltings.

In the morning, there will be a mini shingle beach for you to explore in Leiston library. Can you decipher the clues to find the treasures hidden there? There will also be a tableful of beachcombing treasures for you to handle. Have you ever held a mammoth’s tooth?!

Our June meeting will be a talk by John Martin entitled ‘the Downings of Aldeburgh’. Many people will know about famous lifeboatmen such as Henry Blogg of Cromer and locally James Cable of Aldeburgh. They were the coxswains in charge of their lifeboats - but they couldn’t carry out rescues and save lives on their own.

‘Coming Home to the Loving Father’. “God is looking into the distance for me, trying to find me, and longing to bring me home” Henri Nouwen.

Every Wednesday during June, July & August we are opening the doors to the Great Hall and Linenfold Parlour.

The Harleston & Waveney Art Trail runs across two weekends in the picturesque Waveney Valley on the boundary of Norfolk and Suffolk. Featuring the work of 24 artists, the will showcase a variety of work across 23 locations around Harleston, Bungay and surrounding villages.

Don’t miss our ’50 Things’ extravaganza! Enjoy a fun day exploring new activities with our team. Come and have a wild day! Join our team at Dunwich Heath and have fun discovering ’50 Things’ to do before you are 11 3/4!

A special opportunity for a close up look at some of the birds which make their homes here at Dunwich Heath. Find out more about bird ringing and how it provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the nation’s birds.

Whether you’re new to birdwatching or hoping to brush up your skills, our half-day walks led by Suffolk bird expert, Steve Piotrowski, are a fantastic opportunity to learn how to identify a wide range of birds in varied habitats around Dunwich Heath.

Join the Ranger for a two hour guided walk exploring the rich and varied wildlife of Dunwich Heath. Our ’Ranger Walks’ give a unique opportunity to find out more about the heath. Why not enjoy refreshments in our tea room afterwards! Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Suitable for children.

Join our Ranger for an evening walk around Dunwich Heath to search for the elusive and mysterious Nightjar. Learn more about these unusual birds which visit our heathlands during the summer months. Watch for them as they churr from the trees and fly low across the heath, hunting for moths and other insects.

Philip West’s illustrated talk will centre on changes in farming in North Norfolk prior to and after mechanisation. Philip deals with the general farming processes to include soil preparation, harvesting of crops and in the case of grain: milling, malting and export from North Norfolk ports.

Theme of show: Magic, Myths and Legends Free to see or do Classic Cars; Anglo Saxon ship & re enactors; Model Helicopters/Drones; Time Bubble Machine; Petting Farm; Circus Skills; Garden Show; Fire Engine; FOE Activity; Fun Dog Show (entry fee for participants); U7 Football Tournament; All marquee entertainment -

Visit the unique museum at the former RAF Bentwaters, housed in the former hardened wing operations command post, the only such one open to the public in Europe, an ideal all weather attraction.

Held on the first Saturday of every month, The Old Jet Market is an excellent array of stalls, makers, secondhand shifters and sometimes even live music. With pizza, cake, coffee and music! It’s a smash. Bring the family.

Visit the unique museum at the former RAF Bentwaters, housed in the former hardened wing operations command post, the only such one open to the public in Europe, an ideal all weather attraction.

Plants for Women’s Wellbeing Thursday 14th June, from 6pm (talk begins at 7pm). Join us for a fabulous girls night in the Jungle! Learn how your garden plants can help you in more ways than you could imagine whilst enjoying a giggle and a cocktail or two...

Great Weather and turn out last Sunday with over 130 sellers and the weather again looks good for this Sunday at Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot. We’re expecting great numbers of Sellers and Buyers this Sunday and if the good weather remains numbers will continue to rise as the season has only just started.

Hoping for great weather this Sunday and expecting a great turn out for the Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot and Steam and Vintage Show both on this Sunday. Over 130 sellers Sunday last and we are expecting even more this week.

Join Beach Bonkers from 2:30pm to 4:30pm to discover your own beach treasures. Sizewell Beach is great for finding fossils and a cracking example of our special Suffolk shingle. There’s also the chance to handle some more unusual beachcombing finds. NOTE: We will walk a fair way.

An evening with the very well know Taverham Band who produces and plays music from the 1940’s right through to some well know classics of today. Film theme tunes, a night at the proms and Battle of Britain are all part of this big bands repertoire.

Artisan Craft Market held every Friday. Selection of local crafts including textiles, pebble art, stained glass, jewellery, natural products, paper cutting, prints, home knits, homemade cards, sun catchers and more. Everything you see is created by the stallholder. Refreshments available until 1:30pm. Dogs welcome.

Artisan Craft Market held every Friday. Selection of local crafts including textiles, pebble art, stained glass, jewellery, natural products, paper cutting, prints, home knits, homemade cards, sun catchers and more. Everything you see is created by the stallholder. Refreshments available until 1:30pm. Dogs welcome.

Beccles town centre is set to be transformed as the Beccles Food and Drink Festival 2018 returns for another gastronomic extravaganza. The free event, which runs from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m.

Live wrestling from the World Association of Wrestling

Bruce Springsteen Tribute

The Pure Floyd Show

With DJs Gary Emms, Alan Monsey and Steve Kay

In the afternoon, there will be a mini shingle beach for you to explore in Aldeburgh library. Can you decipher the clues to find the treasures hidden there? There will also be a tableful of beachcombing treasures for you to handle. Have you ever held a mammoth’s tooth?!

Join us for Aldeburgh & District Flower Club’s June meeting, when our guest demonstrator, Denise Johnson, will present "Summer in the Cutting Garden". Tea and coffee will be available, as well as our monthly raffle - a chance to win one of Denise’s beautiful floral arrangements.