Suffolk celebrates London 2012 Open Weekend
Open Weekend 2010 takes place from 23-25 July and will include hundreds of cultural events across the UK.
Suffolk's response to this celebration is a fantastic range of events planned across the county, each one offering a unique opportunity for you to join in and take part, and they're all free.

See http://www.openweekendinsuffolk.com/whats_on.html
and our own event

Friends of Kirton Church - 10th Birthday Festival
A celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Friends, dedicated to the up-keep of the Church and its environs. Includes a flower festival, an exhibition of locally created vestments, stone masonry, traditional oak carpentry and stain-glass making. Read More...

Music in Felixstowe presents
An Evening of 1940's Music – Friday 20 August
7.30 p.m. Kirton Church Hall

Emily Bennett and André Softeland – singers
Martin Waddington – keyboard
Harriet Bennett – cello

Tickets £10 from
Elizabeth Highton 01394 448399 and Stephen & Susan Harvey 01394 448780

Includes light refreshments, tea & coffee – BYO bottle & glasses
Profits to help maintain our lovely Domesday Church Read More...

Ofcom have published details of the transmission characteristics which the television transmitter network will adopt at digital switchover.
The report is available as a pdf file here. Read More...

Music in Felixstowe July newsletter

We start the month with a new initiative – a series of lunchtime concerts given by talented young Suffolk musicians.
The youngest is harpist, Imogen Ridge aged 13 and the oldest are the 17 and 18 year olds, busy in the middle of their A levels.
The series starts with a lively performance by children from Kingsfleet Primary School here at Old Felixstowe. I regularly help with their singing practice and it’s a real pleasure to have them along to launch the series.

All the concerts are on Wednesday lunchtimes at St Andrew’s Church at 1.00pm and you are welcome to bring your lunch along – we’ll supply the drinks. There is no charge to come in but we will be having a retiring collection. The full list of concerts follows, plus the last three concerts in our Summer season. Please book on 01394 670633 for the concerts at Felixstowe Ferry – the Sailing Club and St Nicholas church – as both have a limited capacity. Read More...

The W.I. is arranging an outing to Carter’s Vineyard, Essex on the 26th August. There will be an informative video, a walk round the vines, a tour of the winery and cellar and a tasting of five wines. This will be followed by a cream tea.
The coach will depart from outside the Village Hall at 12.30 and will return about 5.00pm. The cost will be £17 for coach and tour. Money to be paid in advance please.
If you are interested please phone Val Bines on 01394 448487 or Iris Hitchen on 01394 273656
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A 10th Birthday Festival is being held in and around Kirton Church on the 24th of July 11 a.m to 5 p.m to celebrate 10 successful years of the Friends.
Set up in 2000 as a Millennium project, the Friends have accomplished a great deal in caring for the fabric of our lovely Domesday church of St.Mary and St Martin.
The 24th of July will be a great occasion with many attractions to see and take part in.
Free entrance for all – so come, see and enjoy all that is on offer.
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Suffolk Historic Churches Trust Cycle Ride
It’s nearly upon us again, time to think about the cycle ride. A lovely day out and a chance to help the Church funds. The Cycle ride is on September 11th you may do as many or as few Churches as you wish, just enjoy the ride and the variety of Churches available to see. I should have the sponsor forms soon, so please think about it. The whole family can go, make a day out!!

See Joy Bignell 44839, or 6 Rectory Lane, Kirton
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