Annual Spring/Summer Exhibition 2013 A free exhibition of paintings, pottery and lace at The Art Club on Tide Mill Way Every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday – from 29th March (Good Friday) to the end of September. Gallery open from 10am – 6pm A great opportunity to support local artists and potters and perhaps find [...]
May Fair and Craft Sale - interesting Craft stalls, Folk Dance and live music. Free children’s activities including pond dipping, storytelling, natural arts and games. Farm walks and trails. BBQ, tea and home-made cakes. Foxburrow Farm, Melton nr. Woodbridge IP12 1NA Adults £3, children £2 For more information contact: Suffolk Wildlife Trust 01394 380113
Organised by members of the Woodbridge Shufflers Running Club this will be the 32nd year this race has been held and it promises to be just as popular as in previous years. The course loops the town twice with the historic Market Hill providing the hub and the finish line and incorporates Burkitt Road, Seckford [...]
Featuring : Pyramus and Thisbe Die for Love, The Musical A new musical version of Shakespeare’s play, containing language you can actually understand, snatches of popular songs sung slightly out of key and local settings that will add a novel and thrilling note of topicality to the performance. What if the two completely imaginary Heads [...]
see website for the line up of speakers for this year www.alivefestival.org The Spring Dance Company will be performing 'Bread of Life'
Get Crafty, 11am – 4pm: Drop in and make a piece of the Sutton Hoo treasure to take home. Normal admission Gruesome Graves Tours 2pm: A special tour of the burial mounds for youngsters. Don’t forget to bring an adult! Normal admission, book on the day. Please visit website for further dates throughout the year. [...]
May 25th – 27th – Anglo-Saxon Storytelling 10.30am-5pm: Come along to hear the captivating tales of Oswine and discover more about the life of an Anglo Saxon. Normal admission
Wide range of top quality fresh produce subject to season including: Fish, Meat, Poultry & Game, Fruit, Salad & Vegetables, Preserves & Honey, Juices and Coffees, Eggs and dairy products, Cakes and Desserts, Plants & fresh Bread. Woodbridge Community Centre, Station Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4AU.
Feeling tired all the time? Bloated?Stomach cramps? Low immune system? Rashes and skin problems? Lizzie Kerrigan is holding her next monthly Allergy Testing Clinic onTuesday 28 May 2013 at Woodbridge Healthfoods in Church Street. A full 1 hour consultation costs £50. Shorter 15 minute consultations are available at £15. Payment is strictly by cash only. [...]
May 31st – Woodbridge Chamber Music The Fournier Piano Trio St Mary’s Church, Market Hill Call 01986 798324 for more info
there are two sessions for this event - morning and afternoon
The Gagliano Ensemble St Mary’s Church, Market Hill For more info call 01986 798324
Members of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault), based at Rock Barracks at Sutton Heath, will parade through nearby Woodbridge
Perennials and grasses – Ms Anne Etheridge from Royden near Diss. This mix of planting has become a firm favourite in recent years. Competition : a single rose for more information: www.woodbridge-hs.org.uk
Britain’s leading cycle race series, The Tour Series, will reach the climax of its fifth season of racing in Suffolk this June. The eleventh, and final, round of the Tour Series will take place in Ipswich on Friday 14th June, the day after round 10 in Aylsham, Norfolk, making for a spectacular and action packed [...]
The 2013 Sponsored Cycle Ride covers distances of 30k, 60k or 100k and will be held in conjunction with the Cycle Festival being organised by Cycle Suffolk Local businesses are invited to sponsor the event. Proceeds from the event will be used for charitable purposes & likely to be distributed locally. More info to follow
Woodbridge Family Cycling Festival – to include Rotary club charity cycle ride You can also see more on our website – www.woodbridgerotary.org.uk/events and our Face book page. for an entry form, cycle route map, sponsorship form & automated entry details please visit our website address above. We are hoping for a fun day, good weather & [...]
Once again the Seckford Street (E1) to Seckford Street (Woodbridge) cycle ride is taking place. This is a fund raiser organised by Woodbridge School to raise funds for The Bridge School in London. The Bridge is a community special school in Islington, North London. Pupils who attend are described as having autism and/or severe learning difficulties [...]
June 22nd – Vintage & Modern Market, Market Hill Eclectic and cool. retro and contemporary, the Woodbridge Vintage and Modern Markets bring shopping for the independently minded to the town’s Market Hill. Find everything from handmade shoes, 20th Century furniture, classic fashions and unique jewellery to local food, chic homewares and other things made with [...]
June 22nd and 23rd: 10.30am-5pm: Mark the triumph of the sun with a weekend of Anglo Saxon solstice celebration. Make offerings to bring to the King as part of our special ritual procession on Saturday and Sunday, plus living history with Ealdfaeder’s Anglo-Saxon encampment all weekend. Normal admission
Strawberry Tea – Manor Farmhouse, Hasketon Woodbridge IP13 6JA by kind permission of Mr John Dyter. This is the ideal summer occasion – tea and strawberries on the lawn! Admission by ticket only see booking form for details : www.woodbridge-hs.org.uk
Hollesley Village Fete has established itself as a “can’t miss” event in recent years.Along with the usual stalls, and side shows, the Fete on June 29th will include an exciting display from the Gypsy Dreams Belly Dancing Team and the Hollesley School Country Dance Team. Live music will be provided by “Hollesley Trumpets” and the [...]
July – August Theatre in the Forest For more information please visit www.redrosechain.com
The Woodbridge Carnival is coming back this year on the 6th July at Kingston Field. Ther will be a processional up Melton Hill along the Thoroughfare and down to Kingston Field for 1.30. There will be displays, games, stalls and performances all afternoon until the carnival draws to a close at 5.30pm. After the carnival [...]
Woodbridge Flower Show - This is the highlight of our year and a good showcase for the society. To maintain this your committee hopes all members will exhibit and offer to help. for more details : www.woodbridge-hs.org.uk
July 13th – 28th – Festival of British Archaeology Celebrate this national festival at one of Britain’s most important archaeological sites. Talks, activities and demonstrations, please see our website for more details. Normal admission.
Woodbridge regatta – Deben river wall from Tide Mill to model yacht pond. Fun for all the family with music, rides, stalls, face painting, music and entertainment. Call 01394 610548 for more info
£35pp (includes a 3 course dinner and entertainment).
Get Crafty, 11am – 4pm: Drop in and make a piece of the Sutton Hoo treasure to take home. Normal admission Gruesome Graves Tours 2pm: A special tour of the burial mounds for youngsters. Don’t forget to bring an adult! Normal admission, book on the day. Please visit website for further dates throughout the year. [...]
10.30am-5pm: Meet a merchant trader from afar who imports valuable items bound for the King and discover all about Anglo-Saxon trading and its role in the creation of the Sutton Hoo treasures. Plus woodcarving, leather and metalwork demonstrations. Normal admission.
August 17th and 18th @ Sutton Hoo 10.30am-5pm: Learn to play (and pronounce), ‘Hnefatafl’ in minutes then enter the National Championships for your chance to win prizes. You can also try your hand at Anglo Saxon games, poetry, storytelling and riddle-solving. Normal admission.
August 24th and 25th 11am till late: Sup from a wide selection of beers, ales and meads and relax on our beautiful estate. Live acoustic music on Saturday, Morris dancing and a ceilidh on Sunday. BBQ all weekend. Normal admission 10.30am-5pm, evening ticket £3
August 24th, 25th and 26th – Anglo-Saxon Encampment: Warriors 10.30am-5pm: Come and try spear throwing, have a go archery, throwing Francisca axes or join the shield wall. See if you can wiggle like a warrior in the unique Anglo-Saxon spear dance, plus authentic Anglo-Saxon arrow fletching and combat demonstrations. Normal admission
Coach visit to RHS Wisley Flower Show - An excellent day out to one of the top RHS shows. for further information and booking form : www.woodbridge-hs.org.uk
September 7th – Vintage & Modern Market, Market Hill Eclectic and cool. retro and contemporary, the Woodbridge Vintage and Modern Markets bring shopping for the independently minded to the town’s Market Hill. Find everything from handmade shoes, 20th Century furniture, classic fashions and unique jewellery to local food, chic homewares and other things made with [...]
Come along and sample the Neff home economist’s variety of dishes all expertly cooked on the various Neff ovens on display at Anglia Factors showroom in Martlesham Heath. You can drop in for a few minutes or stay all day! 34 Gloster Road, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RD for more information : http://www.angliafactors.co.uk/events
Heritage Open Days – September 12th – 15th Tide Mill and museums open free of charge. Woodbridge is packed with heritage and welcomes everyone as part of this national weekend. The Tide Mill by the River Deben and museum on Market Hill will be open free of charge and there are walks and leaflets available [...]
The Gardens of Cambridge University – Mr Rodney Tibbs from Newmarket. This speaker entertained us with the development of his own garden, he returns to talk on a larger subject Competition: 3 flowers from my garden.
Admission £1.50
September 28th – Woof-bridge In Elmhurst Park. Everything for dogs!! Organised by Choose Woodbridge info@choosewoodbridge.co.uk
October 5th & 6th – Woodbridge Tide Mill Baking demonstrations, children’s baking workshops as part of Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival Fringe Events. Call 01394 385295 or email enquiries.woodbridgetidemill@gmail.com for more info
The attraction of evergreen shrubs - Mr Matthew Tanton-Brown from The Place for Plants. Matthew is back to speak about a large and important section of our gardens. Competition: A container of evergreen shrubs
Get Crafty, 11am – 4pm: Drop in and make a piece of the Sutton Hoo treasure to take home. Normal admission Gruesome Graves Tours 2pm: A special tour of the burial mounds for youngsters. Don’t forget to bring an adult! Normal admission, book on the day. Plus Hoo-loween Pumpkin carving, spooky crafts and trails – [...]
6–8pm: Discover Sutton Hoo at night with a special Gruesome Graves tour and exhibition visit. Come face-to-face with royalty and meet King Raedwald himself. Hot chocolate and marshmallows to warm up afterwards. Don’t forget your torch! Booking essential.
6–8pm: Discover Sutton Hoo at night with a special Gruesome Graves tour and exhibition visit. Come face-to-face with royalty and meet King Raedwald himself. Hot chocolate and marshmallows to warm up afterwards. Don’t forget your torch! Booking essential.
Decorations from the garden – Peggy Albertini As the leading light in the local Flower Club and our own President, who better to talk on this subject. Competition: A House Plant
November 16th Kingfisher Sinfonietta St Mary’s Church, Market Hill [t] 01728 688043
November 16th & 17th 10am – 4.30pm Woodbridge Xmas Holistic Health & Craft Fayre Woodbridge Community Hall www.lifearts.co.uk
10.30am-4.30pm: Get inspiration for Christmas at our Christmas gift fayre. Browse gorgeous crafts and gifts, sample Suffolk produce and enjoy festive music.
Weekends Between November 16th – December 22nd A Pretty Family Christmas 11am-4pm: Relax in beautiful 1930’s Christmas interiors, listen to seasonal songs sung by a choir and be looked after by Mrs Pretty’s servants as our guest. Normal admission.
November 24th @ Woodbridge Tide Mill Enquiries: 01394 385295 or enquiries.woodbridgetidemill@gmail.com
November 30th Woodbridge Choral Society Latin American Concert St Mary’s Church, Market Hill [t] 01394 411602
This is the Christmas Street fair of East Anglia! Organised by Choose Woodbridge Partnership. Stalls line the bustling Thoroughfare and Cumberland Street and the range of gifts and produce are outstanding. You’ll be spoilt for choice and delighted to be in the very heart of this lovely market town at this special time of year. [...]
Unique gifts and foodie treats for the Christmas season. This brilliant market takes place on Market Hill and inside the historic Shire Hall. www.debenevents.com A festive feast of traders selling individually produced, handmade and unusual gift ideas all lining up alongside local food and drink producers selling seasonal fare. Over 50 traders will pack out [...]
Grow your own food – Mrs Belinda Gray from Bredfield This speaker runs a gardening school from her own garden with a large vegetable area. Competition: A decorated Christmas cracker with holly & berries.
December 14th – Santa Visits Woodbridge in his wagon pulled by two Suffolk Punch horses. Organised by Royary Club of Woodbridge Deben. Contact Dudley Deas on 01394 411670 for more info
December 21st – Santa Arrives by Boat @ the Riverside Organised by Choose Woodbridge info@choosewoodbridge.co.uk
December 21st – Winter Solstice 2.45pm till Sundown: Visit this ancient site with Time Team’s Dr Sam Newton.
December 23rd – Carols with a visit fromFather Christmas Market Hill – organised by The Rotary Club of Woodbridge
Hanging baskets – Mr David Garnett from Garnetts Gardens, Hatcheston. Come along and see how to get great hanging baskets for your display.
