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The Haunting of Hill House , 4th October 2023 to 7th October 2023, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (7 miles)
Now a classic ghost story, ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ is a chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror in which a small group of “psychically receptive” people are brought together in a brooding, mid-Victorian mansion known as a place of evil and “contained ill will.” The show contains adult themes and scary moments. Suitable for ages 12+.
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.
Tickets £15,£13 plus booking fee.
An Evening of Clairvoyance with Ronnie Buckingham, 9th October 2023, 19:30 to 21:00 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (7 miles)
If you're not already convinced about an afterlife, why not come along, listen to Ronnie and let him help you decide? He'll communicate with loved ones in the spirit world and pass on messages to members of the audience with information relevant only to the person concerned.
Tickets £20 plus booking fee.
Chris Fox and the Running Man, 11th October 2023, 19:30 to 22:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (7 miles)
A genre defying folk troubadour, award winning song writer and loop station alchemist teams up with legendary double bassist John Parker. Showcasing songs from Fox’s latest album ‘In Plain Sight’, the show features a unique blend of Folk, Americana, County and Blues. “If Chris plays anywhere near you go and see him!” (folking.com)
Tickets £12 plus booking fee.
Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits , 13th October 2023 to 14th October 2023 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (7 miles)
Open sesame and discover a treasure-trove of fun and laughter as witty writer Craig Hawes gives the timeless tale a twist in this mystical musical comedy! So slip on your sandals for some sandy silliness as we take a thrilling carpet ride with Ali Baba and his crazy camel on an amazing Arabian adventure!
Fri 13th Oct 7.00 pm, & Sat 14th Oct 1.00pm & 5.00pm
Tickets £12 plus booking fee.
Dame Dolly's Spooktacular Show!, 19th October 2023 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (7 miles)
Dame Dolly arrives with her very own Halloween themed show, there's only one problem she needs everyone's help to put it on! With plenty of audience participation and loads of spooky fun, this Spooktacular show is for all of the family! And don’t forget there’s a prize for the best Halloween fancy dress costume! So come along for a Halloween treat this October half term!
Performances at 11am and 2pm.
Tickets £12 plus booking fee.
Everyman Folk Club presents The Wilderness Yet, 27th October 2023, 19:30 to 22:30 at Riverside Centre, Great Glemham Road, Stratford St. Andrew, Saxmundham (20.5 miles)
Sheffield-based trio, The Wilderness Yet, fuses the clear, charismatic vocals of BBC Young Folk Award finalist Rosie Hodgson with the fine, sensitive fiddling of Rowan Piggott and the dexterous guitar and flute playing of Philippe Barnes. Together, they weave an eclectic tapestry of traditional and original songs and tunes, from a cappella three-part harmonies to luscious instrumental arrangements.
The Everyman meets on the last Friday of each month during January to May and September to November. Doors open at 7.00pm and all events start at 7.30pm prompt. With Residents, Floor Singers and a Booked Guest Artist on every occasion, there is always a warm welcome for new performers and audience members.
A Saucerful of Floyd , 27th October 2023 to 28th October 2023, 19:30 to 22:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (7 miles)
A Saucerful of Floyd are hosting a two-night event celebrating the complete musical journey of Pink Floyd. The first night 'Early Days' will take the audience back to the initial conception of 'The Pink Floyd sound' when the band was fronted and steered by the psychedelic genius of Syd Barrett. Travelling on, the audience will experience band's evolution following Barrett's departure all the way through to their commercial zenith, and worldwide sensation, The Dark Side of the Moon. The second night, Later Years, starts where night one ends. Following the global success of Dark Side of the Moon, the audience are led through the Waters driven era of Pink Floyd that peaked with the concept show, The Wall, before navigating the bands break -up and into the Pink Floyd pasture that is the Gilmour/Samson era. The celebration is broken into two consecutive nights, allowing A Saucerful of Floyd to take the audience on a truly epic journey. We hope you will join us for this unique event. Individual tickets are available for either night. We thank you for allowing us to keep the music of Pink Floyd alive through the years, and look forward to seeing you at the show. A Saucerful of Floyd
Ticket price is £14 for each night or £24 for both nights plus booking fee.
Belly Dancing classes meet at Brantham Sports and Social club (upstairs), New Village, Brantham (0.8 miles)
Every wednesday 7pm til 8pm £5 learn to belly Dance, while having fun and keeping fit. Excellent music, and the chance to perform at local charity events. from begineer to professional.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mandie on 01206 299733
Bounceability meet at 157 Colchester Road, Colchester Road, West Bergholt, Colchester (7.8 miles)
Bounceability is something we are born with. Think about a child learning to walk. No matter how many times they might stumble and fall, they get right back up again and try again until they get it right. The trouble is that as we grow up our view of the world is shaped and fashioned by our experiences, and sometimes we become fearful of trying again. We get stuck into negative patterns of behaviour and ways of thinking and sometimes just don't know how to change. Have you got stuck or just forgotten how to be happy? Have you given up trying? Maybe you could use some Bounceability.
So whether you feel as if you are in a rut but can't figure out how to get out of it; if you have made bad choices and are struggling with the consequences of your decisions; if you have a bad habit that you want to eliminate; if you want to lose weight or stop smoking; if your nerves are getting the better of you or if something outside your control has had an impact on your life, or whatever is stopping you from living the life of your dreams, you need some Bounceability.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 240510, email the club or visit thier website
Chimneys CMC meet at Claydon Community Centre, Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich (9.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01728 689033
Clacton Judo Club meet at Green Lodge, Old Road, Clacton-On-Sea (9.6 miles)
Clacton Judo Club is a community based project with the club officers working at all levels to promote the sport of Judo on a voluntary basis. Green Lodge (Old Road) has been running Judo Classes weekly since 1981.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Colchester & District Model Railway Club meet at Club Room at Armoury Farm, Upton Close, West Bergholt, Colchester (8.1 miles)
The Club meets every Thursday evening at 8PM at the Club House in West Bergholt. New members are welcomed., please contact us for any further information.
The Club's website includes data on the layouts that are available for exhibition through the club. The site gives information on the Annual 2 day Exhibition held in October and the Club Open Day.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Colchester Phoenix Amateur Swimming Club for the Disabled meet at Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester (6.5 miles)
Colchester Phoenix ASC was set up in 1993 to provide disabled people with the same opportunities for swimming as are available to able-bodied participants. It is based at Colchester Leisure World
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Colchester School Of Gym meet at Brinkley Grove Road, Brinkley Grove Road, Mile End, Colchester (5.9 miles)
Colchester School of Gymnastics (CSG) provides gymnastics coaching to children and young people throughout the Colchester area. The School aims to offer access to gymnastics to all and works to increase participation by those with disabilities. CSG is committed to developing the skills and confidence of each individual. The aim is to have fun while reaching the highest standards of performance.
The club currently has over 600 young gymnasts participating in many different levels of gymnastics which we are able to offer. These are structured according to ability and allow the children to develop at their own rate.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 844188ENQ, email the club or visit thier website
Coppleston Badminton Club meet at Copleston Centre, Copleston Road, Ipswich (8.2 miles)
An informal and social get together for a few friendly games of badmington on a Tuesday evening.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Paul Skirrow on 01473 212800, email Paul Skirrow or visit thier website
Crab & Winkle CWC meet at Brightlingsea Community Centre, Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester (8.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mervyn/Julia Lumley on 01206 734699
Daves Gymnastic Academy meet at Unit 8 Commerce Way, Commerce Way, Colchester (6.4 miles)
The coaching is led by Dave Schadek, High Performance Coach, ably assisted by a large team of coaches.
All our coaches hold British Gymnastics Coaching qualifications, enhanced CRBs, and have attended 'Safeguarding and Protecting Children' courses. Every session has appropriately qualified first aiders amongst the coaches.
We have weekday and Saturday morning Recreational classes for those children doing 1 hour a week, learning there basic gymnastics and working towards lots of different badge schemes. Our Parent and Toddler classes are open class they are run on a Monday and Friday morning.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 797288, email the club or visit thier website
Deben Rotaract Club meet at The Brewery Tap, Cliff Quay, Ipswich (6.6 miles)
Rotaract is an organisation for 18-30 year olds with clubs throughout the world. It enables members to meet people, try new activities, and make a difference in their local community.
Deben Rotaract club meets up regularly (generally on Tuesday evenings) for community, charity and social events. Amongst our ranks we have (and have had) students, doctors, nurses, radiographers, commodity traders, IT experts, retailers, pharmacists, secretaries and many other professions.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mark on 01394 388414 or Michelle on 01473 721153, email Mark or visit thier website
East Bergholt United Services Club (EBUSC) meet at Victory Hall, White Horse Road, East Bergholt, Colchester (1.8 miles)
East Bergholt United Services Club is a Sociable Snooker Club situated
in Victory Hall, White Horse Road, East Bergholt.
Club nights are from 7pm until 11pm on Tuesdays and Fridays and has a licensed bar
New members (over 18 years) Welcome
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Ron Barfoot on 01206 298040
East Ipswich Camera Club meet at The Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich (8.7 miles)
The East Ipswich Camera Club is everything a good club should be, fully committed to encouraging and enhancing member's photographic skills mainly through the more modern medium of digital imaging but also traditional methods. Â The atmosphere is light hearted and friendly and new members are always made most welcome and soon feel at home.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ho Wan Martial Arts Academy meet at Ho Wan Martial Arts Academy, Charles Street, Ipswich (7.7 miles)
We are a very diverse and high stadard Martial Arts school (BCCMA accredited) based at Charles Street in Ipswich (behind Crown Pools). We teach everything from Shaolin Kung Fu and Wing Chun, through Kickboxing to Tai Chi, Womens Self Defence, Knife Trainingand many more. We are currently in the process of launching a set of training videos and also run one off Fast Track course for those unable to attend regularly. Feel free to visit the academy on Charles Street
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 225458 or email the club
ICENI Computer Club meet at Bourne Vale Social Club, Halifax Road, Ipswich (6.5 miles)
A local computer club for computer hobbyists and enthusiasts. Meeting on the first Wednesday of every month.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich and District Photographic Society meet at St. Francis Church Hall, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich (6.5 miles)
We’re a friendly club, with space for everyone – regardless of your ability or experience.
We meet in and around Ipswich from September to May. As well as the main Society evenings – which include lectures, competitions and social events – we have specialist groups for people interested in prints, transparencies, digital imaging, monochrome photography, studio and audio-visual work.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Arthur Griffiths on 01473 611507, email Arthur Griffiths or visit thier website
Ipswich Aviation Society meet at Maryon Road, Maryon Road, Ipswich (7.1 miles)
Meetings consist of talks, slide shows, visits and guest speakers, catering for all types of aviation. Meetings on 1st Tuesday of the month
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Ipswich Buddhist Centre meet at Ipswich Buddhist Centre, Thoroughfare, Ipswich (7.5 miles)
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If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Jazz Club meet at The California Club, Foxhall Road, Ipswich (7.8 miles)
The town's top regular venue for the best in Jazz. Regular concerts take place on the 3rd Sunday every month at
THE CALIFORNIA CLUB on Foxhall Road.
Performances 8.00 to 10.30pm. Doors open 7.30pm.
As a non-profit making organisation run by a voluntary committee the IPSWICH JAZZ CLUB is entirely dependant on income from our audience. We receive no funding from any other source.
The club is dedicated to bringing the best possible modern and mainstream jazz to Ipswich.
Full program, articles and artists photos on the website
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Ladies Hockey Club
Ipswich Ladies Hockey Club is the only Premier National League club in Suffolk and we aim to cater for all standards of players. We run 3 Senior teams, 1 in the National Premier League, 1 in the East Premier league and 1 in the East league Division 2. We also run a very successful U19 team that plays on Sundays.
All new players welcome!
If you'd like more information, you can telephone the clubhouse on 01473 259060 or visit thier website
Ipswich Outdoor Group meet at The Dove, St Helens Street, Ipswich (7.7 miles)
We are affiliated to YHA as a local group. These are groups of like-minded people who meet regularly to enjoy hostelling trips and other social activities such as barbecues, slide shows, badminton, pub trips etc. The YHA stands for Youth Hostels Association - a registered charity providing accommodation for all. There is no age limit and, yes, you can drive to hostel.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Radio Club meet at Golden Hind Pub, Nacton Road, Ipswich (7.2 miles)
We are affiliated to Radio Society of Great Britain and meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays. On the first Wedneday we now meet at The Golden Hind public house on Nacton Road - near the old Ipswich Airport site.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Ipswich Real Nappy Network meet at St Pancras Church Hall, Orwell Place, Ipswich (7.5 miles)
We are a voluntary group raising awareness and promoting washable cloth nappies. Nappaccino meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 10.30-12.30 at St Pancras Church Hall, Tacket St, Ipswich where we have a second hand nappy exchange, provide independent advice on the care and use of cloth nappies and promote local cloth nappy retailers. We also give talks and demonstrations to groups, health professionals and day care providers and have available an up to date local directory of cloth nappy retailers and laundry services.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 0870 246 1693, email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Recorded Music Society meet at The Meeting Room, Tower Street, Ipswich (7.6 miles)
The meetings of the society are held in the Meeting Room at 19 Tower Street, Ipswich on alternate Thursday evenings at 7:30. The aim is to provide a wide range of music, from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Enid Hunt on 01473 725516 or Peter Partridge on 01473 422386
Kesgrave Salsa Club meet at Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich (9.4 miles)
Kesgrave Salsa Club. Venue at the Kesgrave Social Club. at the junction of Main Road and Edmonton Road every Thursday night.
Beginners/Improvers 7.15 pm until 8.15 pm
Intermediate 8.15 pm until 9.30 pm.
The Cuban Wheel and Freedance until 10.15 pm
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Lait Dance Club meet at St Matthews Hall, Clarkson Street, Ipswich (7.6 miles)
The Lait Dance Club was founded in 1974 by Tom and Pat Lait. It is situated in Ipswich, Suffolk and has very good facilities which include a large ballroom with a maple sprung floor and a licensed bar.
There is a full programme of events at the Club including Saturday Night Social Dances, Afternoon Tea Dances, Practice Nights, Medal Tests and Competitions.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 215543, email the club or visit thier website
Level Crossing meet at Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester (3.1 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 231579
Little Willy's CMC meet at Stanway Rovers F.C., New Farm Road, Stanway, Colchester (8.7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Avril on 01206 330817
Manningtree ACF meet at The Drill Hall, Mill Lane (0.1 miles)
We are a youth group for 12 - 18 for girls and boys. We are at The Drill Hall, Mill Lane, Manningtree. Open on Tuesday night at 19:30 to 21:30
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 573066
Manningtree Rail Users Association
The Manningtree Rail Users Association exists to represent and promote the interests of the users of the Manningtree and Harwich rail services.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Meditation Classes meet at The Venture Centre, Wignall Street, Lawford (0.9 miles)
New Meditation Classes being run, Start to connect mind, body and soul together and learn to relax and switch off the
constant chatter and images that are ever present in everyday life by learning meditation and visualisation techniques. Meditation
has been known to help on every level of your being.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Scanilon's Saloon meet at Greenstead Social Club, Blackthorn Avenue, Colchester (5.7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mike on 01206 791929
Sun Star Sub-Aqua Club meet at Fore Street Swimming Pool, Fore Street, Ipswich (7.5 miles)
A friendly BSAC Scuba diving club based in Ipswich, they meet every Monday at 8:20 at Fore Street pool for social swimming, diver training before heading to the pub for a chat and a beer or two.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 07932 070628, email the club or visit thier website
Tumbleweed meet at St John's & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Highwoods, Colchester (5.7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone David Crane on 01376 553545 or Paul Harrigan on 07752305548 or email David Crane
Weight Watchers meet at Northgate Sports Centre, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich (8.8 miles)
Day: Fridays, Times: 9:00am & 10:15am
DISCOVER WHAT WORKS FOR YOU - Join today!
"Nothing taste as good as slim feels like"
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If you'd like more information, you can telephone Berit on 01728 684884 or email Berit