Author: Suzanne Hawkes

Pantaloons Humbugged

Pantaloons Humbugged

Sat 11th December 7:30pm

Ebenezer Scrooge is a changed man…
Having given away too much to charity he is now caught between the dangerous loan shark Mr Hardplace, calling in his debt on Christmas Eve, and the evil orphanage mistress Mrs Rock who plans to force children into deadly dangerous factory work on Christmas day.

Scrooge’s only hope is to recruit his old friends – the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future – to bring down Hardplace’s criminal organisation and liberate the children of Rock’s orphanage before it’s too late.
The Pantaloons present a brand new adventure that’s part supernatural time-travel heist, part seasonal sequel – and all unasked for.

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The Wednesday Men

The Wednesday Men

Sun 3 Oct 2021, 7:30PM

Easy Listening jazz and swing with local band – The Wednesday Men featuring
Bernie Westren – Leader Sax and clarinet
Keith Robinson – Guitar
Jenny Robinson – Drums
Doug Newton – Bass guitar
Colin Newton – Trombone

The Band are raising money for STOW – Supporting Tanzanian Orphans and Widows which
is a registered charity founded by a group of people in Suffolk in 2005. Its aim is to relieve the poverty and advance the education of children who have been orphaned by AIDS and also other vulnerable children in Tanzania. It works through Tanzanian charities in Tanga.
http://www.stowcharity.org/

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Film Night- Suffolk Season – YESTERDAY

Film Night- Suffolk Season – YESTERDAY

Wed 13 Oct 2021, 2:30 PM

Yesterday is a 2019 musical romantic comedy film directed by Danny Boyle and screenplay by Richard Curtis, based on a story by Jack Barth. Himesh Patel stars as struggling musician Jack Malik, who suddenly finds himself the only person who has ever heard of the Beatles and becomes famous after taking credit for their songs.

The film also stars Lily James, Joel Fry, Ed Sheeran, and Kate McKinnon. It gets its title from the Beatles song of the same name.

Filmed around Suffolk including Halesworth, Latitude Festival & Lowestoft

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MARITIME WEEKEND – Film Screening – Life on The Deben

MARITIME WEEKEND – Film Screening – Life on The Deben

Sat 23 Oct 2021, 2:00PM

Life on the Deben captures the soul and spirit of a beautiful Suffolk river – its people, its astonishing history and its natural environment.

For a river just over 25 miles long, the Deben packs a mighty punch in terms of tranquil beauty,
ever-changing scenery and astonishing history.

The film traces the entire length of the Deben, from the secret and disputed upper reaches near Debenham
to the boatyards and bustle of Woodbridge down to the sea at Bawdsey and Felixstowe Ferry.

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MARITIME WEEKEND – Ceilidh with Harbour Lights Band

MARITIME WEEKEND – Ceilidh with Harbour Lights Band

Come and join the dancing! A maritime-themed ceilidh with the Harbour Lights Band to get your feet tapping and your body jigging.

The core members of Harbour Lights are Alvar Smith, Derek Simpson and Rob Neal. There will be professional caller Niki Acott on the night.

Additional entertainment by Felix Stowaways

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MARITIME WEEKEND – Martin Newell & The Hosepipe Band

MARITIME WEEKEND – Martin Newell & The Hosepipe Band

Sun 24 Oct 2021, 7:30 PM

In addition to playing for ceilidhs, The Hosepipe Band is involved in an ongoing collaboration with North Essex poet Martin Newell. Band members have composed original music to accompany readings of three of Martin’s long poems: The Song of the Waterlily, Black Shuck, and The Green Children, all illustrated by artist James Dodds and published by Jardine Press. The Song of the Waterlily won a national prize in the year it was published.

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Jazz with The Unity Organ Trio

Jazz with The Unity Organ Trio

Thu 30th September 2021, 7:30PM


This is our blurb. Here goes:

The Unity Organ trio are a jazz ensemble who formed in 2018 and have played venues across London and Essex. They play a mixture of Jazz Standards, Latin Bossa Nova and Soulful Grooves. They share a common repertoire from songwriters such as Gershwin, Porter, Van Heusen and Kern as well as Jazz composers Corea, Henderson, Tyner and Davis.

The group comprises of: Alex Hearn (Guit.) Andrew Noble (Org.) and Michael Connolly (ds.)

Alex Hearn has a C.V including Martin Hathaway, Mick Hutton, Dan Banks, Trevor Taylor, Lance Ellington and Jocelyn Brown.

Andrew Noble has performed with Jim Mullen, Derek Nash and Peter King.

Michael Connolly has performed with Kenny Thomas, Laurence Cottle and Richard Cottle.

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