Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum Special Open Day

Classic Car and Military Vehicle Meet with added extras!

On Sunday 10th September, from 11:00 to 16:00 The Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum will hold its Special Event Day. There will be a host of classic, vintage and veteran vehicles. Plus lots of other things to look at and enjoy, as well as a Grand Draw. Special this year ‘The Three Chordettes’ will be singing. Plus other entertainments. These Events are always very well attended, so do come along and see what all the fuss is about!

Where: The Control Tower is located at the rear of Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3UZ.
The Tower is near to the Ipswich – Martlesham Heath 66 bus route. 1 bus per hour goes very near or get off at the far end of Deben Avenue and walk down Deben Avenue – or walk from Tesco’s Superstore (which has more frequent services which stop at Tesco’s Superstore).
When: Sunday 10th September, from 11:00 to 16:00
Cost: FREE! But donations, to keep the Museum running, much appreciated.

NOTE: The Museum will be open EVERY SUNDAY afternoon from 14:00 to 16:30 hours until the end of October. FREE Admission. EASY and FREE parking.
For more information: go to www.mhas.org.uk, or e-mail: [email protected] or call 07707711104

Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Monthly meeting.

On Friday 1st September at 7:30pm Chris Turland will present an illustrated talk about the Flying Flea and other strange (and sometimes downright dangerous) aircraft that have taken to the air over the decades. Some were probably designed and built in garages and small workshops, and should have stayed there! A few probably made it to the Armament and Aircraft Experimental Establishment  (A&AEE) at RAF Martlesham Heath before being roundly rejected.

When: Friday 1st September at 7:30pm until 10pm
Where: Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk IP12 4PB
Cost: £3 for members, £5 for non-members – who are always welcomed. No need to book. Just Arrive early and park behind the largest Hall,  which is adjacent to the Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath.
You can join the Society on the night – if you wish.
For more information, e-mail: [email protected]

Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society welcome:

Borin Van Loon presents:

The Beat of the Ipswich Streets II.

Borin’s second talk on historic lettering in, or seen from, our Ipswich streets that you often walk by, with stories and anecdotes his research sparked off. There are fascinating stories, and many long lost tales – that will probably have you bumping into others and lamp-posts as you go and discover what he found, for yourselves.

When: Wednesday 6th September, at 7:30pm
Where: The Salvation Army Citadel, 558, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4PH
Cost: £2 for members, £3 for non-members. Pay on the Door – no need to book. Everyone welcomed.
For more information: e-mail [email protected] or check out the website at suffolkfhs.co.uk/index.php/group/ipswich-group

‘Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood‘ is a celebration of the music of the late comedy genius. It will celebrate reaching its 100^th performance when it plays Leiston Film Theatre. The show will be on Sunday 17 September 2023 at 7.30pm. To mark the occasion, the lucky buyer of the 100^th ticket sold will receive a free goodie bag. It will be full of show merchandise, worth £100. The goodies include a branded tea towel, shopper bag, up-cycled make-up bag, set of five badges, apron, double oven-glove and a poster signed by the cast.

Paulus wrote and performs the show. Multi-award-winning cabaret artist Sarah-Louise Young is the director. Love, laughter and fabulous memories for Victoria Wood fans fill the show. It is also the ultimate ‘beginner’s guide’ for audiences new to her work.

Many of Victoria’s best-loved songs through the decades are featured in the nostalgic evening of entertainment including ‘It Would Never Have Worked’, ‘Reincarnation’ and, of course, the classic ‘Ballad of Barry & Freda (Let’s Do It)’, as well as some of her lesser-known and more poignant compositions.

The highly acclaimed Musical Director Michael Roulston joins Paulus on stage. They will prove what many have known for decades: it takes two men to do the work of one woman!

Paulus said, “After a busy but glorious year on the road, receiving a warm audience welcome from Edinburgh to St Austell and venues far and wide in between, Michael and I are thrilled to be celebrating our 100^th show in such a beautiful and intimate setting as Leiston Film Theatre. We can’t wait to share our special memories of Victoria, the laughter and perhaps some tears, with her fans old and new. Here’s to the next 100 shows!”

More information:

For more information, or to book, visit https://www.leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk  or call the Box Office on 01728 830549. Standard seats £17.50; cuddle seats £18.50; premier seats £20.