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Events and Aldeburgh news for the holiday season, look here to see a varied programme of events for the holidaymaker and local visitor alike.
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Jimmy Carr - Laughter Therapy Tour - Spa Pavilion Theatre, Felixstowe 4 Sept 2010: Category: Arts |
 Jimmy Carr Laughter Therapy Tour. Often referred to as "the hardest working man in comedy", Jimmy has performed his stand up tour shows to over one million people in the UK . "Laughter Therapy" is his ninth solo show. It'll be an evening of none stop jokes, gags and banter. If...
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Posted on Sat, 4 September 2010 at 07:03:47 |
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'Capturing the Atmosphere' - Pam and Derek Pepper at The Aldeburgh Gallery Thur. 2-Wed. 8 Sept 2010: Category: Arts |
 Derek Pepper paints mainly in watercolour, and especially enjoys landscapes.
Derek has exhibited in London, including the Bankside Gallery, and participates in many exhibitions in Oxfordshire. He also shares three exhibitions each year in coastal Suffolk held jointly with wife Pam.
Pam took up...
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Posted on Wed, 1 September 2010 at 15:14:21 |
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Otley Hall Gardens and Cafe - open day 1 Sept 2010: Category: Historic |
 Otley Hall gardens was placed 6th in a poll recently undertaken by The Independent in the "Top 50 Best British Gardens to Visit" and came second in the 'gardens with significant architecture' category.
Open on Wednesday afternoons, 12 noon until 5pm, garden admission 2.50 per person,...
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Posted on Tue, 31 August 2010 at 07:36:21 |
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The Magic Ear at The Transmitter Block Sun 29 - Mon 30 Aug 2010: Category: Historic |
 The Transmitter Block contains an exhibition that tells the story of a technology and an institution which helped win a war - and shape our future. It reveals how scientists came together in total secrecy before World War 2 to prove that radio waves could locate aeroplanes, ships and other targets...
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Posted on Sun, 29 August 2010 at 09:09:57 |
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Southwold Comedy Festival 27-29th Aug 2010: Category: Festivals |
 The Red Card Comedy Club and Adnams are proud to present the 2nd Southwold Comedy Festival Friday 27th-Sunday 29th August 2010 on Southwold Common.
The event promises laughter, good food, beer and wine all hosted in an atmospheric big top, the acts are as follows:
Friday 27th Aug - Sean...
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Posted on Fri, 27 August 2010 at 06:46:00 |
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Bentwaters Cold War Museum public open day - Sunday 22 August: Category: Historic |
 Visit the unique museum at the former RAF Bentwaters, housed in the former hardened wing operations command post, the only such one open to the public in Europe, an ideal all weather attraction.
See the fully restored "war operations room" and "Battle cabin" and...
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Posted on Sun, 22 August 2010 at 07:45:14 |
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Falconry at Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds Sunday, 22 August 2010: Category: Kids |
 Falconry is an ancient hunting method practiced by the Anglo Saxons and the demonstrations by the skilled handlers of the Warren Hill Raptor Project, give you an insight into these majestic and beautiful birds.
The Warren Hill Raptor project started around eight years ago and is a birds of prey...
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Posted on Sat, 21 August 2010 at 07:53:27 |
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Thorpeness Regatta and Fireworks, Suffolk – 19-20th Aug 2010: Category: Kids |
 During the day Thu 19 - Friday 20th Aug 2010 boat races are held, especially enjoyable for youngsters. The classes are varied and normally carry a minimum of 20 entrants. Competitions include races for both parents and children and age groups are up to 16 years old. Winner's names are posted in...
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Posted on Thu, 19 August 2010 at 07:15:13 |
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The famous Aldeburgh Carnival 16 Aug 2010: Category: Festivals |
 Aldeburgh's Carnival is finally upon us and the start of the carnival is heralded with the traditional fair weather rocket at 8.30pm, the days programme is as follows:
9.30am Children's land sports on the sea front greens, north of the Moot Hall. There will also be Rainbow donkey rides all...
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Posted on Sun, 15 August 2010 at 11:17:53 |
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Air Display and classic cars at Rougham Airfield 14-15th Aug 2010: Category: Aircraft |
 Spectacular flying displays - from war birds to fast jets. Classic cars, craft stalls, fun fair, circus workshop and refreshments.
Be thrilled by the airplanes and classic cars this weekend at the Rougham Air Show just outside of Bury.
Gear up on the Saturday with a mini air display before...
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Posted on Sat, 14 August 2010 at 06:39:47 |
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Aldeburgh Carnival Day 1 - Sat 14th Aug 2010: Category: Festivals |
 Aldeburgh is fortunate in being one of the towns that has managed to continue the carnival tradition when so many others have been forced to give up.
The carnival lasts three days with events for all ages culminating on the third Monday in August with a Traditional Carnival Parade, followed in...
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Posted on Fri, 13 August 2010 at 07:25:20 |
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Aldeburgh carnival is coming - Stocks Fun Fair start it off on Fri 13 Aug 2010: Category: Festivals |
 Aldeburgh Carnival is coming and apart from the bunting just put up to decorate the high street, the next arrival is the fun fair located at Fort Green Car Park by the converted windmill by the beach.
Expected attractions
Miami - Sally Stocks
Dodgems - Henry Stocks
Crazy Cottage - Henry...
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Posted on Thu, 12 August 2010 at 06:39:51 |
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Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival 12-13 Aug 2010: Category: Kids |
 With over four hours of precision and breathtaking flying displays on show, the sea front is transformed for the two days of the Festival.
Airborne thrilling displays include - Red Arrows, The Blades, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Vulcan, Wingwalkers, French Alphajets and many more.
On...
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Posted on Wed, 11 August 2010 at 06:22:32 |
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Snape Proms - Britten-Pears Orchestra: Category: Music |
 7.30pm Sunday 8 August 2010: The evenings Programme
- Karelia Overture with its pomp and ceremony of the procession by Sibelius
- Death and Transfiguration with its blazing perorations of its epic tone poem by Richard Strauss
- Symphony No.1 The symphony is characterized by its use of string...
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Posted on Sun, 8 August 2010 at 06:03:46 |
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Lowestoft Carnival Fun Day 7th Aug: Category: Kids |
Attractions include dog agility displays, a fancy dress competition, children's sports, a mascot race, dance group displays, Urban Scouts, Tumble Tots, Classic cars, Goldwing Motorbikes as well as charity and craft stalls.
The Parade starts at Kensington gardens on London Road south (A12) and...
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Posted on Sat, 7 August 2010 at 07:11:11 |
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Powerboat Racing: Oulton Broad: Category: Sports |
Oulton Broad is the oldest racing circuit in Great Britain and is the only venue in the world to hold weekly race meetings, so from powerboating enthusiast to complete newcomer, an evening spent at Oulton broad will entertain, thrill and excite.
Sit on the waterside in the beautiful Nicholas...
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Posted on Thu, 29 July 2010 at 08:13:41 |
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A Midsummer Nights Dream - Rendlesham Forest: Category: Arts |
Shakespeare or Men In Black? (Following last week's alien watch in the forest.)
Witness Shakespeare's most enchanting, magical comedy like never before. Hilarious, romantic, bursting with magic and set in our gorgeous forest theatre! It'll take your breath away. Rendlesham Forest comes alive...
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Posted on Tue, 27 July 2010 at 18:06:44 |
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Mammoth Week at Ipswich Museum: Category: Kids |
With the school holidays starting here is one for holidmakers and locals alike looking for something to enthrall the kids.
Ipswich museum will be piecing together a mammoth skeleton from real bones, plus finding out what mammoths ate, why people hunted them, and how their bones...
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Posted on Mon, 26 July 2010 at 18:25:37 |
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Glemham Hall, vintage aircraft, battle re-enactments, motor cycle and parachute display teams: Category: Historic |
Over the weekend of the 24th & 25th July, Glemham Hall in Suffolk will host a fabulous family weekend of excitement and entertainment celebrating the contribution of achievments of our armed and emergency services.
A weekend of action packed family entertainment including vintage aircraft,...
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Posted on Fri, 23 July 2010 at 20:18:56 |
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Romeo and Juliet at Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Mounds, Suffolk: Category: Arts |
by William Shakespeare: Fri 23 Jul 2010 at 7pm - 9.30pm
What could be more atmospheric than this tragic love story staged amongst the group of Anglo-Saxon burial mounds overlooking the River Deben in south-east Suffolk, England.
Illyria last performed this terrific play 10 years ago and the...
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Posted on Thu, 22 July 2010 at 19:58:40 |
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