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Stonham Barns Thursday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday Car Book on May 1st, 4th & 5th , 1st May 2025 to 5th May 2025, 7:00 to 13:00 at Stonham Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal (16 miles)
Stonham Barns Thursday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday Car Boot 1st/4th/5th May 2025
Great numbers again on Sunday & another good buying crowd. Busy week ahead with the Thursday starting this Thursday May 1st followed by Sunday (Stonham Motorcycle Show on as well) May 4th & Bank Holiday Monday Car Boots on 5th May 2025. Looking forward to Thursdays getting going so looking for lots of sellers and buyers. For Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday Covered stalls are available.
7am onwards is when most people arrive at the Car Boot although we cater for early arrivals and as late as gone 8.30am.
So come & enjoy the special atmosphere at Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot. It’s unlike all other car boots, full of amazing bargains and is the friendliest in Suffolk.
As usual no booking is needed to sell at the Car Boot so just turn up on the day.
Covered stalls are available for any Sunday/Bank Holiday so text early to book one of the 20. The Covered stalls offer a guaranteed spot on the main field close to food and toilets, have an overhead cover plus a table-top and are only £13. Text 07817539168 to reserve one, Everyone else can just turn up on the day and sell from £7.
New Prices for 2025 are as below:
My apologies but we haven’t increased for years and we are still below all other Suffolk Car Boots. The Gazebos are now charged plus you can choose to take extra space but it means an extra cost - the equivalent of paying as if you have a trailer on the back (or 2 cars space - £10 for a car for example).
Cars £7, Small Vans £8.50 (still), Cars with trailers £10, Small Vans with trailers £11.50, Large Vans £13, Large Vans with Trailers £16, Cars with Gazebos £10, Covered stalls £13, Huge Vans £16.
Events run at the same time as the Car Boot so a bigger crowd always expected. The next is Stonham Motorcycle Show on 4th May 2025 followed by Spring Break Custom Kulture Show on 11th May 2025 followed by the Stonham Truck Show on 25th May 2025 we have lots more coming up which I’ll advertise as we get nearer to them. Come & sell at the Car Boot from only £7 or buy for FREE.
Thursday Car Boot – All sellers £7 (all vehicles). First Thursday Car Boot will be May 1st 2025
We’ve had some great crowds and lots of dedicated sellers eager to make the Thursday work. We go again this year starting May 1st 2025. It takes time to get a new Car Boot to start, which I know very well, having started the Sunday Car Boot some 15 years ago. We will persevere and go again this year. Again we will need the support of everyone that wants a Thursday Car Boot and that’s more the buyers as we have plenty of eager sellers.
We are still the best priced on Sundays & still the friendliest Car Boot in Suffolk so come & sell from only £7 (all vehicles) and still free parking & buying & everyone welcome to just turn up and have a look around as there’s so much to do at Stonham.
I've had a few questions about when we actually start. We always used to start at 8am and most people do still turn up at 8/8.30 but, we do get people arriving stupidly early onwards. So, it's really up to you. 7 onwards is sensible. We have enough space for everyone. Earliest arrival is from 5.30am but most sensible turn up from 7am.
We now have a licence allowing all Plant/Bulb Sellers or in fact any Gardening sellers to sell at the Car Boot. So NO RESTRICTIONS at all with any Gardening items. This is great news as I've had to turn so many people away. This is already bringing in a lot more sellers/buyers to Stonham. So, come and sell every Sunday. We are expecting some of the big plant and bulb sellers to start selling soon.
The Covered stalls are unique - these offer some shade to sellers as well as a tabletop & protection against wind & rain. These guarantee a main field position near to toilets and food/drinks. You pull behind them, set up and sell and pack up and leave at the end of the day.
Everyone else wishing to sell at Stonham can just turn up on the day. We are still the cheapest in Suffolk so you can just turn up from 7am and sell and that’s every Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays from March to October & now Thursdays too (when open). We are also lucky to benefit from regular events at Stonham where the Car Boot crowd is often doubled & that’s on top of a very big buying crowd.
Everyone loves Stonham as its unbeatable when the weather is good. It has a great atmosphere and a knowledgeable friendly crowd made up of all ages. Families young and old, dog friendly and it caters for the disabled.
We let Buyers in at the same time as sellers but – please allow me to get everyone into position so please don’t hinder this and please don’t stand behind cars whilst they unload. No one is going to jump in and buy before you as it just isn’t that kind of car boot. The reason we have become so popular is because we don’t have people harassing sellers. If anyone oversteps their mark we will stop buyers entering the field until gone 7am.
We are outdoors only but offer covered stalls.
Stonham Barns Car Boot every Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays and when we start again Thursdays too.
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Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies, 2nd May 2025 to 3rd May 2025 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14.5 miles)
A family show suitable for all ages!
When the evil Sheriff of Nottingham threatens the villagers of Sherwood, feisty Maid Marion hires a band of freedom fighters for protection. However, when Robin and the Merry Men arrive, she soon discovers they're not exactly what she ordered! Follow the most outrageous outlaws in history as they try to defeat the sheriff, rescue Maid Marion, and overthrow King John - all without laddering their tights!
Tickets £13 plus booking fee.
Performances at 7.30pm on 2nd and 1pm and 5pm on 3rd May.
May Festival 2025, 3rd May 2025 to 31st May 2025 at St Andrew's Church, Rushmere St Andrew, The Street, Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich (8.4 miles)
Annual May Festival with various events including concerts, display of the Knitted Bible - 22 stitched scenes from the New Testament with story telling for children; lunches and dinners, talks by ex-world champion power lifter and more. Booking line and further details available at: www.standrewshurchrushmere.onesuffolk.net.
Let us take you to Paris , 9th May 2025, 19:45 to 22:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14.5 miles)
“Shut your eyes and you will be transported to Paris where you will hear a selection of French music including works from Edith Piaf, Charles Trennet, Django Reinhardt and Serge Gainsbourg. Along the way you will hear tales of life in Paris throughout the golden era of French music. You will listen to a slice of the French repertoire spanning a century; a performance of their unique arrangements. The show features the dulcet tones of Parisian born Fifi on accordion and voice, and the talents of Oliver on clarinet, members of the saxophone family, and accordion. Together they will transport you to Paris with their repertoire of musical gems, and along the way you will get to enjoy tales of mystery, romance and heartache that we so often associate with the city of lights. Brace yourself for an exiting and charismatic performance”. Recently gracing the stage with their sell-out show at Ronnie Scott’s! We look forward to welcoming them to the Headgate ! A bientot! Find out more at www.ohlalamusic.co.uk.
Tickets £14 plus booking fee.
Camelot , 13th May 2025 to 17th May 2025, 19:45 to 22:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14.5 miles)
With an extraordinary score that features the romantic "If Ever I Would Leave You". the iconic title song and the exuberant "Lusty Month of May", Platform Musicals is proud to present this majestic & poignant musical play that brings the classic tale of the noble King Arthur, his beautiful Queen Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table, lead by the handsome Sir Lancelot, to magical life! Directed by Caroline Fritz, with an award-winning company of 25 actors, book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
The Mushroom Show , 28th May 2025, 14:30 to 16:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14.5 miles)
Award-winning Scratchworks Theatre explores the fabulous world
of fungi, uncovering the scientific superpowers and amazing
abilities of mushrooms!
Packed with interactive theatre, playful music, and plenty of laughs, The Mushroom Show is a joyful celebration of connection and community—perfect for the whole family (suitable for ages 5+).
This is a relaxed performance, with gentle lighting and sound, free audience movement, and sensory materials available.
Tickets
£13 (adults), £12 (students), £40 (family - 2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children)
Laura Wyatt - Songbirds , 29th May 2025, 19:45 to 22:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (14.5 miles)
Local singer-songwriter Laura Wyatt presents Songbirds, an evening of acoustic music celebrating the women who have shaped her musical journey. Featuring heartfelt performances of songs by Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Ani DiFranco, and Adele—plus a few originals—this is a powerful tribute to female artistry.
Tickets £14 plus booking fee.
Belly Dancing classes meet at Brantham Sports and Social club (upstairs), New Village, Brantham, Manningtree (8.3 miles)
Every wednesday 7pm til 8pm £5 learn to belly Dance, while having fun and keeping fit. Excellent music, and the chance to perform at local charity events. from begineer to professional.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mandie on 01206 299733
Clacton Judo Club meet at Green Lodge, Old Road, Clacton-On-Sea (9.8 miles)
Clacton Judo Club is a community based project with the club officers working at all levels to promote the sport of Judo on a voluntary basis. Green Lodge (Old Road) has been running Judo Classes weekly since 1981.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Coppleston Badminton Club meet at Copleston Centre, Copleston Road, Ipswich (7.7 miles)
An informal and social get together for a few friendly games of badmington on a Tuesday evening.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Paul Skirrow on 01473 212800, email Paul Skirrow or visit thier website
Deben Rotaract Club meet at The Brewery Tap, Cliff Quay, Ipswich (7.5 miles)
Rotaract is an organisation for 18-30 year olds with clubs throughout the world. It enables members to meet people, try new activities, and make a difference in their local community.
Deben Rotaract club meets up regularly (generally on Tuesday evenings) for community, charity and social events. Amongst our ranks we have (and have had) students, doctors, nurses, radiographers, commodity traders, IT experts, retailers, pharmacists, secretaries and many other professions.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mark on 01394 388414 or Michelle on 01473 721153, email Mark or visit thier website
East Bergholt United Services Club (EBUSC) meet at Victory Hall, White Horse Road, East Bergholt, Colchester (9.4 miles)
East Bergholt United Services Club is a Sociable Snooker Club situated
in Victory Hall, White Horse Road, East Bergholt.
Club nights are from 7pm until 11pm on Tuesdays and Fridays and has a licensed bar
New members (over 18 years) Welcome
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Ron Barfoot on 01206 298040
East Ipswich Camera Club meet at The Tower Hall, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich (7.4 miles)
The East Ipswich Camera Club is everything a good club should be, fully committed to encouraging and enhancing member's photographic skills mainly through the more modern medium of digital imaging but also traditional methods. Â The atmosphere is light hearted and friendly and new members are always made most welcome and soon feel at home.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ho Wan Martial Arts Academy meet at Ho Wan Martial Arts Academy, Charles Street, Ipswich (8.7 miles)
We are a very diverse and high stadard Martial Arts school (BCCMA accredited) based at Charles Street in Ipswich (behind Crown Pools). We teach everything from Shaolin Kung Fu and Wing Chun, through Kickboxing to Tai Chi, Womens Self Defence, Knife Trainingand many more. We are currently in the process of launching a set of training videos and also run one off Fast Track course for those unable to attend regularly. Feel free to visit the academy on Charles Street
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 225458 or email the club
ICENI Computer Club meet at Bourne Vale Social Club, Halifax Road, Ipswich (7.9 miles)
A local computer club for computer hobbyists and enthusiasts. Meeting on the first Wednesday of every month.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich and District Photographic Society meet at St. Francis Church Hall, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich (8.7 miles)
We’re a friendly club, with space for everyone – regardless of your ability or experience.
We meet in and around Ipswich from September to May. As well as the main Society evenings – which include lectures, competitions and social events – we have specialist groups for people interested in prints, transparencies, digital imaging, monochrome photography, studio and audio-visual work.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Arthur Griffiths on 01473 611507, email Arthur Griffiths or visit thier website
Ipswich Aviation Society meet at Maryon Road, Maryon Road, Ipswich (6.6 miles)
Meetings consist of talks, slide shows, visits and guest speakers, catering for all types of aviation. Meetings on 1st Tuesday of the month
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Ipswich Buddhist Centre meet at Ipswich Buddhist Centre, Thoroughfare, Ipswich (8.6 miles)
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If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Jazz Club meet at The California Club, Foxhall Road, Ipswich (7.8 miles)
The town's top regular venue for the best in Jazz. Regular concerts take place on the 3rd Sunday every month at
THE CALIFORNIA CLUB on Foxhall Road.
Performances 8.00 to 10.30pm. Doors open 7.30pm.
As a non-profit making organisation run by a voluntary committee the IPSWICH JAZZ CLUB is entirely dependant on income from our audience. We receive no funding from any other source.
The club is dedicated to bringing the best possible modern and mainstream jazz to Ipswich.
Full program, articles and artists photos on the website
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Ladies Hockey Club
Ipswich Ladies Hockey Club is the only Premier National League club in Suffolk and we aim to cater for all standards of players. We run 3 Senior teams, 1 in the National Premier League, 1 in the East Premier league and 1 in the East league Division 2. We also run a very successful U19 team that plays on Sundays.
All new players welcome!
If you'd like more information, you can telephone the clubhouse on 01473 259060 or visit thier website
Ipswich Outdoor Group meet at The Dove, St Helens Street, Ipswich (8.3 miles)
We are affiliated to YHA as a local group. These are groups of like-minded people who meet regularly to enjoy hostelling trips and other social activities such as barbecues, slide shows, badminton, pub trips etc. The YHA stands for Youth Hostels Association - a registered charity providing accommodation for all. There is no age limit and, yes, you can drive to hostel.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Radio Club meet at Golden Hind Pub, Nacton Road, Ipswich (6.8 miles)
We are affiliated to Radio Society of Great Britain and meet twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays. On the first Wedneday we now meet at The Golden Hind public house on Nacton Road - near the old Ipswich Airport site.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Ipswich Real Nappy Network meet at St Pancras Church Hall, Orwell Place, Ipswich (8.4 miles)
We are a voluntary group raising awareness and promoting washable cloth nappies. Nappaccino meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 10.30-12.30 at St Pancras Church Hall, Tacket St, Ipswich where we have a second hand nappy exchange, provide independent advice on the care and use of cloth nappies and promote local cloth nappy retailers. We also give talks and demonstrations to groups, health professionals and day care providers and have available an up to date local directory of cloth nappy retailers and laundry services.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 0870 246 1693, email the club or visit thier website
Ipswich Recorded Music Society meet at The Meeting Room, Tower Street, Ipswich (8.6 miles)
The meetings of the society are held in the Meeting Room at 19 Tower Street, Ipswich on alternate Thursday evenings at 7:30. The aim is to provide a wide range of music, from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern periods.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Enid Hunt on 01473 725516 or Peter Partridge on 01473 422386
Kesgrave Salsa Club meet at Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich (7.8 miles)
Kesgrave Salsa Club. Venue at the Kesgrave Social Club. at the junction of Main Road and Edmonton Road every Thursday night.
Beginners/Improvers 7.15 pm until 8.15 pm
Intermediate 8.15 pm until 9.30 pm.
The Cuban Wheel and Freedance until 10.15 pm
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Lait Dance Club meet at St Matthews Hall, Clarkson Street, Ipswich (8.9 miles)
The Lait Dance Club was founded in 1974 by Tom and Pat Lait. It is situated in Ipswich, Suffolk and has very good facilities which include a large ballroom with a maple sprung floor and a licensed bar.
There is a full programme of events at the Club including Saturday Night Social Dances, Afternoon Tea Dances, Practice Nights, Medal Tests and Competitions.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01473 215543, email the club or visit thier website
Manningtree ACF meet at The Drill Hall, Mill Lane, Manningtree (8.1 miles)
We are a youth group for 12 - 18 for girls and boys. We are at The Drill Hall, Mill Lane, Manningtree. Open on Tuesday night at 19:30 to 21:30
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 573066
Meditation Classes meet at The Venture Centre, Wignall Street, Lawford, Manningtree (8.9 miles)
New Meditation Classes being run, Start to connect mind, body and soul together and learn to relax and switch off the
constant chatter and images that are ever present in everyday life by learning meditation and visualisation techniques. Meditation
has been known to help on every level of your being.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Sun Star Sub-Aqua Club meet at Fore Street Swimming Pool, Fore Street, Ipswich (8.2 miles)
A friendly BSAC Scuba diving club based in Ipswich, they meet every Monday at 8:20 at Fore Street pool for social swimming, diver training before heading to the pub for a chat and a beer or two.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 07932 070628, email the club or visit thier website
Weight Watchers meet at Woodbridge Community Centre, Station Road, Woodbridge (9.3 miles)
Day: Tuesdays, Times: 10:00am & 5:30pm & 6:45pm
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"Nothing taste as good as slim feels like"
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If you'd like more information, you can telephone Berit on 01728 684884 or email Berit
Weight Watchers meet at Northgate Sports Centre, Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich (8.9 miles)
Day: Fridays, Times: 9:00am & 10:15am
DISCOVER WHAT WORKS FOR YOU - Join today!
"Nothing taste as good as slim feels like"
EVERYBODY'S WELCOME
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Berit on 01728 684884 or email Berit