Events Around Leiston

Exhibits on show include graveyard surveys, war memorials, directories, parish registers, censuses, old maps & Peter Drew’s extensive collection of historical newspaper cuttings and postcards of the Sizewell, Aldringham and Friston areas.

The Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group runs an informal family history Help Centre in the Leiston Council offces, open to all — members and non-members — free of charge. Opening times are 10am to 12 noon on the 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings of each month.

United Kingdom Fellowship is hosting refreshments and relaxation for grown ups, fun crafts and activities for children and we look forward to seeing you. All are welcome.

Sheila Wright braved a drive on a dark October night in 2015 to enthral us with tales of ghosts and hauntings. Then last May she captivated us again with an engaging trawl through the verbatim reminiscences of Suffolk families who lived out their lives against a backdrop of two World Wars.

This is a concert organised by the East Suffolk U3A Traditional Music & Song Group. It features our guest poet Racker Donnelly from North London and fine local singer Megan Wisdom.

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. Raising funds for Wenhaston Village Hall maintenance. Wenhaston Village Hall is a registered charity (no.1001694)

A renowned writer is set to introduce her new book as part of an event to celebrate the east coast of England. Hosted by Waveney and Blyth Arts, Searching for Doggerland – further thoughts will take place on March 14 at The Cut in Halesworth.

Spend the afternoon engrossed in wild art, den building, woodland crafts and fire lighting. Suitable for children aged 18 months and above. Please note this event is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. All children must be accompanied.

Join us for practical conservation activities. Wear outdoor clothing and bring a packed lunch and drink.

At Foxburrow Farm ’Go wild in the week’ activity day for home educated children

Join us, somewhere in Paris, as we watch the fearless book-bound heroine Belle fight off the unwanted affections of the biggest posers in town; Pierre and his loyal companion Henri. Follow her on a treacherous journey through the creepy forest, in the hope that she will find her father; the loveable Professor.

Come along and dance to the excellent young band Stumpy Oak. Plenty of parking nearby. It is very near the station and bus routes. The Song Spot in the interval will feature Harbour Lights Trio - well known East Suffolk traditional entertainers. Bring your own drink - tea & coffee available in the interval

Our first year for Snowdrops, joining our beautiful Hellebores and other flowering plants and shrubs. Over the last three years around 20,0000 Snowdrops have been added to the garden. The herbaceous beds and borders are always being added to by the ’plantaholic’ owner.

Fressingfield Scout Group’s Quiz night. Teams of up to six people. Bring your own half time picnic. Bar open, Raffle

An indoor car boot sale in aid of the village play area upkeep. Come along and browse the stalls whilst enjoying a tea or coffee plus a bacon roll and/ or a piece of homemade cake.

Please find below… details of Andy White presenting “Old Spooky” – an RAF Armourer’s tales about “Phantom Phixing” from early days to the RAF Museum at Hendon. He served for 14 years on RAF Phantoms in the U.K. and the Falkland Islands.

Join Emma for a Clay Workshop in her own Studio in Kenton , Suffolk Suitable for both Beginners and the more Experienced. Individuals and Small Groups catered for.

Come along to our Course Advice Day from 9am until 12pm and find out about our wide range of courses available for you. The Course Advice Day will offer an opportunity to meet the senior team, speak to our experienced tutors and have a tour of our fantastic facilities.

Come along to our Course Advice Day from 9am until 12pm and find out about our wide range of courses available for you. The Course Advice Day will offer an opportunity to meet the senior team, speak to our experienced tutors and have a tour of our fantastic facilities.

The ’Roger David Burrows Music Fund’ presents ’A new view down the River Deben valley - Prehistoric, Roman & Saxon archaeology along the East Anglia One cable route’ by archaeologist, ANDY PEACHEY. As featured on BBC4’s Digging for Britain, December 2018. www.rogerdavidburrows.co.uk

Professional, live theatre comes to Wortwell. In conjunction with Creative Arts East, Lost Dogs new show, Juliet and Romeo reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet. It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and lived happily ever after. Well they lived at least.

On the last Friday of each month we run a Bingo session in aid of locally nominated charities and good causes. This month we are raising funds for Children’s Liver Disease Foundation (charity number 1067331) Come along ready to start just after 8pm. Raffle, Bar open.

Local band - Stoney Ground make their debut at our village hall. Come along for a great night! See you there!

Lost Dog’s new show reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet. It turns out they didn’t die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and now they are 40ish and at least one of them is in the grips of a mid life crisis.

Albania (Mrs. L. Roberts). Organised by Ipswich Philatelic Society. Organiser contact: Mike Smith (Secretary).