The Beach - What's On on the East Coast

Rugby Tournament
Mon 15th Apr 2013 - Thu 11th Jul 2013
DT12 sports coaching run by international and professional rugby player Dave Tiueti is
running a program with schools in 2 six week blocks with a tournament on the 6th week of each block. starting on the 15th April and the first tournament is on 23rd May at Corton Playing Field 11am - 4pm., than have a break for half term and start again with a tournament on the 11th July.

Many of the local schools are involved an each tournament day will be full of family fun including bouncy castle, rugby workshops, giveaways and more,
for more information call 07400 515556 or email davetiueti@hotmail.com

Abseil Down Pakefield Church Tower
Wed 1st May 2013 - Sat 1st Jun 2013
Brave souls with a head for heights are being invited to challenge themselves by abseiling down the tower of the Church on the Cliff at Pakefield on Saturday 1st June starting from 10am.

The abseil down the 60 feet high church tower is being overseen by former Royal Marine Christopher Pretty of Halesworth who is a member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors and has abseiled down many high buildings across Norfolk & Suffolk.

The abseil is fully insured and prospective abseilers are required to raise a minimum of £20 in sponsorship with funds being shared between Pakefield Church and Lowestoft RNLI Lifeboat. Abseiler's need to be at least 16 years of age but there is no upper age limit.

On the day there will be a bouncy castle for young children to enjoy and plenty of food and drink for sale including bacon butties, ice-creams and cream teas.

anyone interested in finding out more information or wanting an application form should email pakefieldchurchtowerabseil@yahoo.co.uk

Cobblestones
Fri 3rd May 2013 - Sat 25th May 2013
On Saturday 25th May from 8pm at Beccles Conservative Club the Cobblestones with
Sounds of the 50’s and 60’s from Jack Drain and his band.

Tickets £5 from the Club, or tel 01502 713535 - non-members welcome

Gorleston Theatre Company
Fri 17th May 2013 - Sun 19th May 2013
Gorleston Theatre Company are performing 'Pavilion to Paladium' between the 17th and 19th of May at the Gorleston Pavilion. The show is a tribute to Musical Theatre across the years and is a great night of song and dance. Ticket prices available from the box office and are priced at £11 and £9.

Girls Saturday Football Club
Sat 18th May 2013
Girls Saturday football club at kirkley and pakefield FC, Walmer road,pakefield, lowestoft, Suffolk, if interested please come along and join in fun football games with qualified FA coaches then please come along this Saturday 18th May from 10:00am till 12:00.

Vintage Fair
Sat 18th May 2013
On Saturday May 18th at the United Reformed Church, London Road North Lowestoft
(opposite Pound stretcher) from 10.00am til 2.00pm.
Clothes& Accessories, Jewellery,Glassware & Lace, Plants, Refreshments, Cakes and much more
All welcome.

Lowestoft Stroke Support Group's Community Fair
Sat 18th May 2013
On May 18th as part of Action on Stroke month Lowestoft Stroke Support Group's Community will be holding a Fair at St Margaret’s Church Centre on Hollingsworth Road from 10am till 4pm,
Lots of craft stalls, nail art, hair styling cakes, raffle and entertainment through the day.

All Welcome.

Celebrating 2 years of Tia’s Treasures
Sat 18th May 2013
On Saturday 18th May from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at The Cliff Hotel Gorleston – on – sea, Tia’s Treasures are holding a fundraiser,
With Entertainment from DJ Dave Starbuck, Guest appearances from Tribute Acts such as Princess Belle, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Star Wars Storm trooper, Dr Who and Daleks.

Mickey and Minnie making Guest appearances from 1pm – 5pm
Fun and Games with DJ Dave Starbuck from 1pm – 3pm
Guest appearances from Storm trooper, Dr Who and Daleks from 1pm – 4pm
Guest appearance with Fun and Games from Princess Belle from 3pm – 4pm
Raffle Drawn 4.30 pm

Tia’s Treasures handmade jewelry on sale, Make your own Bracelet or Necklace, Raffle and Tombola with prizes donated from various local businesses, Chance to win items signed by Peter Andre, The Wanted and Andy Abraham – Patron of one of the charities that Tia’s Treasures supports – CHECT (Childhood Eye Cancer Trust) Face painting, Balloon Modeling, Photography by Barkers Photographic, Food and Drink available to purchase from The Cliff Bar and Restaurant and lots more.

Adults £1 Entry
Children 50p Entry
Price includes a Goodie Bag

Craft & Gift Fayre
Thu 23rd May 2013 - Thu 5th Dec 2013
Something To savour will be holding a monthly Craft & Gift Fayre at the John Green Institute Belton Norfolk on Thursdays through out the year:
23rd May
13th June
11th July
8th August
29th August
5th September
31st October
5th December
It will be held 10am - 2pm good variety of stalls will be attending, entry is free & tea & home-made cakes available at a cost.

Flower Festival
Sat 25th May 2013 - Mon 27th May 2013
St. Mary's at Cratfield IP19 OBU are holding a Flower Festival "Women in the Bible" on 25th 26th 27th May from 10am - 5pm
Plant Stall, Books stall and refreshments available

Art Exhibition
Sat 25th May 2013 - Sun 2nd Jun 2013
Oulton Broad Art Circle proudly presents their Annual Art Exhibition. Free admission.
Saturday 25th May till Sunday 2nd June.
Open daily from 10am-6.00pm. last day closing 1pm. At the East Anglian Martial Arts Centre, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad Lowestoft.

Church Flower Festival
Sat 25th May 2013 - Mon 27th May 2013
Worlingham Church Flower Festival is on Sat 25th May 10am-5pm, Sun 26th May 11am-5pm and Mon 27th May 10am - 5pm. At Worlingham Church, Lowestoft Rd, Worlingham, NR34 7RE. theme this year is "A Year at a Glance"

Church Fete and Vintage Tractor Run
Sat 8th Jun 2013
Melton Park Church Fete and Vintage Tractor Run at St Peters in the Park, Melton Constable
On Saturday 8th June from 1:30pm
Raffle, Tombola, Homemade Afternoon Teas and Cakes, Cake Stall,
BBQ Burgers And Hotdogs, Book Stall, Bric-A-Brac and Handmade Soft Furnishings also
Children's Games, Coconut Shy, Face Painting and Live Traditional Norfolk Music.

The Vintage Tractor Run Around Melton Park.
A Traditional Country Church Fete with All Proceeds To St Peters Church.

Craft Fayre
Sat 8th Jun 2013
Shadingfield Village Hall are holding a Craft Fayre on the 8th June from 10am till 3pm

There will be cakes,cards,candles Homemade chutneys and much more.Light lunches are available.

Strutt Your Mutt
Sun 16th Jun 2013
Sponsored dog walk and family fun day. It is to be held on Sunday 16th June 2013 in the National Nature Reserve on Benacre Estate.

There will be a 2 mile route and a 7 mile route through woodland and along the beach. The event will take place rain or shine from 10.30am - 5pm. Once dogs and owners have completed their walk they will each receive a rosette and goody bag.

Other attractions include, Waggy Tails agility Display Team, The Suffolk Spitfires Fly Ball Team, a Dog Scurry, Fun Dog Show, Gundog Display an Exhibition from the Natural England team, Animal charity stalls, Stands selling pet related/country products and services, Food/refreshment stalls, Bar & music from local musicians.

If you want be part of this special day there’s still time to get involved – visit the event website for details. Fees: Adults £5 (Free if sponsorship of £25 or more) Children (under 16 years £3 If registering before June 7th and raising sponsorship for Hounds for Heroes you will receive a Free Strutt Your Mutt dog bandanna. Please state size required - S,M, L,XL Additional event bandannas may be purchased at £4 each. Make cheques payable to Hounds for Heroes and send to Strutt Your Mutt, C/O Wangford Veterinary Clinic, Pound Lane, Wangford, Beccles, Suffolk. 100 per cent of profits will be donated to Hounds for Hero’s


Website: www.struttyourmutt.co.uk

Jumble Sale
Sat 22nd Jun 2013
Jumble Sale in aid of Jenny's nursery school Saturday 22nd June 10AM - 12.00noon The Lecture Hall, George Lane,Loddon.
Stalls include; Jumble, Bric'a'Brac, toys, books, DVD's, cakes & Tombola.
Jumble @ 30p per item
30p entrance fee

Family Fun Day
Sat 13th Jul 2013
Family Fun Day on Saturday 13th July from 11am - 3pm £5 Per Car Proceeds will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support
A Chance for all the family to try out some of the activities on offer at High Lodge.
families can enjoy a taster session of clay shooting, archery, golf and air rifle shooting with many more indoor activities going on throughout the day. Food and Drink available to purchase onsite.
Call us on 01986 784347 for more information.

Summer Ball
Sat 13th Jul 2013
Summer Ball in aid of Leah Wilby Foundation on Saturday 13th July from 7:30pm
3 - Course Meal with Live Auction and a professional auctioneer.
Entertainment from Craig Catchpole Tickets £25.00 To book tickets or donate an auction prize contact scallywagevents@gmail.com