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Events Diary
May
8th-11th Cursillo weekend will be held at Leiston Abbey. For details contact Tracey Dove, Lay Director on 01638 610814 or t.dove1@ntlworld.com
9th
Leiston St Margaret Concert by Colchester Institute Chamber Choir 7.30pm contact 01394 461580
Gislingham St Mary Local historian Clive Paine will be giving a talk on the history of Gislingham Church at 7pm. Tickets £5 on the door. Licensed bar. Further details from Peter Lucas on 01379 788411
10th
Holbrook Village Hall 9am craft exhibition and car boot sale, supporting Holbrook Church. contact 01473 327379
Ipswich St Margaret's 7.30 Ipswich Chamber Choir concert of pslams including works by Byrd, Mozart, Purcell, Parry, Ayres and Rutter. Tickets £6-9 contact info@ipswichchamberchoir.org.uk
Somerham St Mary The Melody Makers In Concert Songs by Cole Porter, Gerswin, Irving Berlin and many more. 7.30pm. Tickets £6 (including light refreshments).Available from Christine’s Haircare, Somersham Garage or Pat Woolhouse 01473 831080.15% of profit will go to Ipswich Holiday Help for Children.
10th-11th Ipswich St Thomas Wedding Weekend. 10- 4pm both days and a service on the Sunday afternoon at 4pm
11th
Ashfield-cum-Thorpe St Mary Taize-style (reflective) evening (45 mins) of music, meditation and prayer. Contact bernard@jrose.fsnet.co.uk
Rickenhall Superior Pentecost Songs of Praise service. The Rt Revd Nigel Stock will be giving the address. A walk from Rickinghall Inferior Church across footpaths to Rickinghall Superior Church will precede the service, to the accompaniment of the church bells. Please meet at Rickinghall Inferior Church at 2.30 p.m. for the service at 3.00 p.m. Please bring your own picnic to eat after the service in the church or churchyard, tea, coffee and cold drinks will be provided. Contact Jean Sheehan 01379 890237 for transport arrangements. Cars can be parked in Rickinghall Village Hall car park for the start at Rickinghall Inferior Church.
12th Sibton St Mary Retired Clergyman, Revd John Griggs is doing a sponsored Bible Reading Marathon 10am – dusk, with 10 minute breaks every hour. He will start in St Mark’s Gospel and then move into Acts. This will be in aid of repairing the windows for St Peter's.For more info please contact: Diana Allen 01728 660236 or Revd John Griggs 01986 875298.
13th Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm. Octave Vocal Ensemble
Clare SS Peter & Paul Classic Buskers concert.7.30pm Tickets £7.50 to £10 available from the Clare Pharmacy.
17th
Bury St Edmunds Cathedral Verdi Requiem 8pm Tickets from Theatre Royal box office 01284 769505
Pakenham St Mary Day of quiet and refreshment for those involved in spiritual accompaniment.
Aldeburgh SS Peter & Paul
Ipswich School Chamber Orchestra. 7.30pm Admission Free
Henley St Peter Trianon Music Group perform "Baroque & Roll" in the Community Centre. 7.30pm Tickets 01473 831463.
20th
Green Blade Breathe and be Free. A day to mark Buddha Day, led by Will Mazur contact 01502 478301
Sudbury Friars Hall 2008 - the Beijing Olympics but what about the Chinese churches? Simon Brown Chair of Friends of the Church in China 7.30pm.
Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm john Keys Director of Music, St Mary's Nottingham
22nd Ipswich St Mary at Stoke One of the only two Grade 1 listed Anglican Churches in Ipswich, and the only one with major additions by William Butterfield in 1870. A dockside medieval church, it is open 2-4pm with guides in attendance every Thursday afternoon during the summer beginning on 22 May. Guide books available on sale. Further details if required john@barbrook.info or 01473 719975
Woodbridge St Mary
Affirming Catholicism 8.00pm, Corpus Christi Eucharist.Clergy are invited to robe in alb and white stole.
Join us for a glass of wine/juice after the service. 
24th
Ipswich St Mary at the Elms Noon Sung Mass with pilgrimage procession to the site of the original shrine of Our Lady of Grace. Lunch £7.50 please book by 14th May with Celia Bush 01473 423750 ipswich@societyofmary.net
Worlingworth St Mary Garden Party at the Red House 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Admission Free. Theme; Wind in the Willows Fun things for children sideshows, afternoon teas & ice creams.
Clare SS Peter & Paul Sale of Better Books, 'Collectable China' and other items in church from 10am-4pm. Teas/coffee available.
Redgrave St Mary "S'Wonderful!..It's De-Lovely!" an exciting concert given by jazz singer Elaine Delmar backed by the Brian Dee Band. 7.30pm. Tickets £15 & £10. Box Office 01379 898726
Ipswich St Andrew The Platform. A CYM 11-16s event. Gifts. 7pm Entry £2. emily@c-y-m.org.uk
25-6th
Troston St Mary's Flower Festival and Open Gardens 2-5pm contact suesollo@yahoo.co.uk
26th Clare SS Peter & Paul Bank Holiday teas, coffee & cakes. 10.30-4.30
East Bergholt St Mary Bank Holiday Market 10.00am.Cakes & jams; Plants; Books; Gifts; China & Glass; Bric-a-Brac; Refreshments including Ploughmans Lunches etc. Proceeds towards Church Funds 10% to East Anglian Children's Hospice.
27th Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm Alan Loader Baritone Christian White Piano Songs of Travel
31st Dennington St Mary the Virgin Affirming Catholicism Noon. Dennington Church, Pre- and Post Reformation, Roy Tricker: Church Historian and Reader. Eucharist, Bring and Share Picnic, Talk.

June
3rd Otley Hall Quiet Day Canon Sylvia Chapman Prayer workshop, "Lord teach us how to pray". Contact Lucy Rudduck 01473 890264
Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm. Colin Walsh Organist Laureate Lincoln Cathedral.
6th Green Blade What is a church? A time of reflection looking at churches led by Revd Tony Redman. Information and booking 01502 478301
7th Framlingham St Michael 300th anniversary of the Thamar organ arriving from Pembroke College Chapel. The East Anglian Academy holds a recital by Gerald Gifford. 7.30pm. Details mandjrussell@btinternet .com
Leiston St Margaret Just Jazz perform jazz and popular music to suit all tastes. Tickets £7. Details diane@djmiles.com or 01394 461580
Moreton Hall Christ Church Liquid Mass Fresh Expression of the Eucharist. A day led by the Revd Tim Sledge. 10am - 4pm. This practical day will explore different aspects of the Eucharist, offer some ideas and resources and show how the Eucharist can be and is used evangelistically. To book in contact Lisa Lock 01473 298551 or lisa@stedmundsbury.anglican.org
7th-8th Eye SS Peter & Paul Eye Open Garden Weekend. 18 gardens open to visitors. Tickets £4. 1.30pm-6.00pm.
10th Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm. Tower Chamber Orchestra.
14th Ipswich St Andrew The Worship Event. A CYM 11-16s event in partnership with Suffolk Churches. 7.30pm-9.45pm. worshipevent@gmail.com
Woodbridge St John Young christian dance group 'elevate' appear at the Secford Theatre, Woodbridge. They will be holding a contemporary dance workshop for adults (14 +) from 10am -12noon (Tickets £8, concessions £4) and the performance will be at 7.30pm (Tickets £6). Tickets are available from St John’s Church office on 01394 383162 email info@stjohnswoodbridge.org.uk. For more details about Springs and elevate visit www.springsdancecompany.org.uk
14th-15th Gislingham St Mary The Gislingham Village weekend.Events include an Art Exhibition by local artist in the village hall, Craft sale and refreshments in the church, and 12 spectacular gardens will be open to visit and enjoy. The church bells will be rung both afternoons between 2pm and 4pm and all ringers are welcome for open ringing. A great day out! Further details from Peter Lucas on 01379 788411
17th Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm. Hans Hielscher Wiesbaden, Germany.
18th Ipswich Preparatory School East Suffolk Theology Forum Launch Meeting Dr Tina Beattie Reader in Christiuan Studies at Roehampton "How can we speak about God today?" 7pm Reception 7.30pm Lecture.
19th Otley Hall Quiet Day Revd Martin Thrower "What do you want me to do for you?". Contact Lucy Rudduck 01473 890264
21st Gosbeck St Mary A talk on Gosbeck Church through the ages by Clive Paine. 7-9pm. Admission £5.00 on the door. Info. 01473 890437 or cmn@f2s.com
22nd Chattisham All Saints & St Margaret Chattisham Midsummer Open Gardens. 11.00am-5.30pm. Light lunches, cream teas. Admission by programme £3. 01473 652359.
Worlingworth St Mary Open Gardens 10am-5.30pm. Admission £2.50. Refreshments available in the church. Songs of Praise 6.30pm
24th Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm. Cliff Whybrow clarinet, Caroline Ball violin, Harriet Bennett cello, Jonathan Rutherford piano.
26th Martlesham Heath St Michael Shall we dance - an evening exploring communication between couples led by Christine Pinder organised by Footsteps. 07770 975309 footsteps.suffolk@hotmail.co.uk
28th  Clare SS Peter & Paul Voice Squad concert.Bury St Edmunds's youth choir. 7.30pm Tickets £7.50 to £10 available from the Clare Pharmacy.
28th-29th Athelington Festival Three stages and an exciting line up of Christian artists and music. www.closingthegapmusic.co.uk
Hacheston All Saints Flower Festival. Sat 11-6pm, Sun 11-5.30pm. Songs of Praise 6pm.Further information Lesley Hunt 01728 746684
29th Hasketon St Andrew Mike Barry and his Uptown Gang play at the "Jazz and BBQ on a Summer's Day". Tickets £12. 01394 383106.
July
1st Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm. Daniel Hyde Director of Music, Jesus College, Cambridge
5th Ipswich St Andrew The Platform. A CYM 11-16s event. Big Questions. 7pm Entry £2. emily@c-y-m.org.uk
Somersham St Mary Traditional Summer Fete on Church Meadow, Somersham. 2-4pm Lots of Family Fun and Games Cakes, Teas, Ice-creams Attractions for all ages!Free Admission.10% of profit to East Anglia Children’s Hospices (E.A.C.H.)
6th Stradbroke All Saints Village Gardens Open. 11.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Programme from the Church. Morning Coffee, Cream Teas.
8th Green Blade 'Thou mastering me God'. An exploration of general Manley Hopkins' search for meaning in the God he discovers in nature. Led by Sr Angela Morris. Information and booking 01502 478301
Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm. William Saunders Assistant Director of Music, St Mary-le-Tower
11th  Stonham Aspal St Mary & St Lambert Pops from the '50's & '60's as well as popular classical pieces. Fred Gee on the piano. 7.30pm. Buffet Supper & wine. Ticket £7.50 in advance. John Ince 01449 711365.
11th-13th Boys Weekend An action packed weekend in CYM's African Village at Sizewell Hall. Open to all lads between 14-18. Details CYM Office 01473 216712
13th-20th Stoke Ash All Saints' Stoke Ash Art Exhibition. 10-30am-3.30pm. Refreshments available
14th-20th Open Churches Week
15th Otley Hall Quiet Day. Canon Christopher Chapam ' A Fragment of a Rainbow Bright'. Contact Lucy Rudduck 01473 890264.
Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm. Nigel Kerry Director of Music, Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge
22nd Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm. Stephen Farr Director of Music, St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge
Clare SS Peter & Paul Chesterton String Quartet . 7.30pm Tickets £7.50 to £10 available from the Clare Pharmacy.
29th Ipswich St Mary-le-Tower Tuesday Lunchtime Concert 1.10pm.Christopher Moore London
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