Just Good Friends - Suffolk

11/06/2026

Our Programme of Events for June & July 2026

Monday 8th June
The Deben Seal Woodbridge. Lunch. Choose from the fixed price menu with two courses at £19.95 or from the lunch menu where mains start at £11.50. 1.00 pm.

Tuesday 9th June
The Riverside Theatre Woodbridge. Film. Leonora in The Morning Light. Defiant, brilliant, and un-tamable, Leonora Carrington refused to live by anyone’s rules but her own. Leonora in the Morning Light is the epic true story of a woman who turned trauma into transcendence, creating beauty from chaos and forging a legacy that changed the history of modern art. 103mins. Meet in the foyer at 2.20 for a 2.30 start. Tickets: £9.00.

Tuesday 9th June
Ipswich Croquet Club at Trinity Park Ipswich. Croquet. Games will start at 1.30 pm, finishing around 3.30 pm. Please wear soft soled shoes. There is a toilet on site. Do come along and give this a go ! £6.00. (Please bring correct money) This will be weather dependent so it is important that I know who will be coming and who to contact should we have to cancel. Bring your own refreshments this time !

Thursday 11th June
Bowling at Ten Pin Martlesham. Join us for two hours of relaxed non-competitive bowling. £7.00 including beverage. 10.00 am

Sunday 14th June
The Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB Sunday Roast. Chicken Supreme £17.50, Pork Loin £17.50, Lamb Rump £19.50, Roast Sirloin of Beef £19.50, Mixed Roast £21.50. All Roast Dinners are Served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Seasonal Vegetables and a Rich Jus. 12.15 for 12.30 pm

Tuesday 16th June
The Place to Eat at Glasswell’s Ipswich. Coffee Morning. Please join us if you can. Come and meet with friends over a drink with cake or scone if you wish. 10.10 till 11.30 am.

Thursday 18th June
Day Out by Train. Our original plans for a day trip by train to Ely have been cancelled and instead we are planning to go to Norwich and then on to Wroxham, Sheringham or Cromer, as you wish. Details of the train times were set out in an email sent on 28th May. The plan would be to all travel together to Norwich with those wishing to go on to other places to do so and then all meet back at Norwich to return to Ipswich on the 5.00 pm train.

Friday 19th h June
The Fish Dish 71 Undercliff Road West Felixstowe IP11 2AD. Lunch. The Fish Dish offers a wide ranging menu including pasta dishes, pies including fish pie, sea food casserole, chicken dishes, burgers, salads and grilled fish alongside all the traditional fish and chips. 12.20 for 12.30.

Saturday 20th June
Garden Party at Felixstowe - Plans are now coming together for this event . We had a very enjoyable time last year enjoying Xx's daughter's lovely garden. The idea is for each of us to bring along some food and I will be contacting all those coming asking for specific items this year to get a better balance of savoury and sweet. From 2.00 pm.

Tuesday 23rd June and every Tuesday through till 25th August
Kirton Garden Cafe Methodist Church Falkenham Road Kirton IP10 0NT. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. Live music from 11.00 am. No need to book in, just turn up.

Tuesday 23nd June
Ipswich Croquet Club at Trinity Park Ipswich. Croquet. Games will start at 1.30 pm, finishing around 3.30 pm. Please wear soft soled shoes. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided. There is a toilet on site. Do come along and give this a go ! £6.00. (Please bring correct money) This will be weather dependent so it is important that XX knows who will be coming and who to contact should we have to cancel.

Wednesday 24th June
Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB. Pensioners Lunch. Two courses for £15.50. Sample Mains: Fish and Chips, Lasagne, Curry, Pie of the Day, Caesar Salad or Hunters Chicken. Desserts: Apple Crumble, Cheesecake, Sticky Toffee Pudding or Mixed Ice Creams. Meet at 12.20 for 12.30 pm sit down.

Wednesday 24th June
The Birkbeck Singers - Masonic Hall on Soane Street Ipswich IP4 2BG. Opposite the entrance to Christchurch Park. 12.30 for 1.00 pm start and running for around 2 hours. In aid of Papyrus Charity for the prevention of su***de in young people. Free entry and all welcome. Retiring collection and raffle.

Thursday 25th June
The View Point Cafe Felixstowe. Breakfast. This is a popular place with members for breakfast. Choice of breakfasts from £8.45 to £14.95, Breakfast Bap £5.95, Poached Eggs on Toast £4.45 and many other options. Vegetarian and Vegan choices available. Check their website for full details. Meet at 9.30 am.

Friday 26th June
Kesgrave Community Centre. Petanque. Do come along and give this a try even if you have not played before. It's a great game and good way to enjoy the outdoors with a little gentle exercise. 10.00 am till 12 noon.

Monday 29th June
The Mermaid, Yarmouth Road Ipswich. Enjoy a meal from the carvery, small £11.49 regular £12.99 or choose from the classic and lunch menus. Don’t forget to check out the offers on the day.

Wednesday 1st July
Day Trip to Southend with Belle Coaches. 11 places have been booked and paid but it may be possible that more seats are available. £26.50

Thursday 2nd July
The Black Tiles Martlesham. Monthly Coffee Morning. We are giving this a try for our monthly coffee morning and will meet in The Garden Room, just inside the entrance door, on the right hand side. Tea and coffee will be available so do come along and chat with friends to talk over plans for the group in the coming weeks. Meet at 10.15 am (The pub doesn't open until 10.00 am so please do not arrive before 10.15 am as they will need time to set out the room for us.)

Saturday 4th July
Day Trip to Duxford Air Show with Belle Coaches. 5 places have been booked and paid but it may be possible that more seats are available. £76.50

Saturday 4th July
The Spa Pavilion Felixstowe. Hitmakers of the 60's On Tour. If you loved the 60’s, then you are going to love this show. Come and re-live those wonderful days, or come and see what you missed. This show is for everyone and one night only so Don’t Miss It! Featuring Spencer James of The Searchers. 7.30 pm. Tickets: £30.00

Monday 6th July
The Hintlesham Golf Club - Subsidised Barbeque.

Tuesday 7th July
The Deben Seal Woodbridge. Lunch. Choose from the fixed price menu with two courses at £19.95 or from the lunch menu where mains start at £11.50. 12.15 for 12.30 pm.

Thursday 9th July
Bowling at Ten Pin Martlesham. Join us for two hours of relaxed non-competitive bowling. £7.00 including beverage. 10.00 am

Friday 10th July
The Riverside Theatre Woodbridge. Film. 500 Miles. A poetic, life-affirming road movie and celebration of the human spirit that follows a broken family who are forced to come together when two young brothers run away from home. While their fighting parents (Clare Dunne & Michael Socha) tear their hair out with worry, runaways Finn (Roman Griffin Davis) and his live-wire younger brother Charlie (Dexter Sol Ansell) embark on an epic adventure from Yorkshire, over land and sea, to the Wild West coast of Ireland. With the free-spirited busker Cait (Maisie Williams) helping the young boys along the way, their destination is Di**le, County Kerry, and their estranged, beloved Grandfather (BAFTA-award winner Bill Nighy), who their parents haven’t spoken to since the fateful events of the previous summer. Meet at 2.20 for 2.30 pm start. Tickets: £9.50.

Sunday 12th July
Helmingham Hall Helmingham IP14 6EF. Music in the Gardens. Jax & Co. Jax & Co started as a Johnny Cash Tribute in Suffolk but have now released their debut EP ‘Return To The Night’ and with so are expanding their repertoire to include other country and rock hits. Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy a picnic or take advantage of Nourish Café on site. Only alcohol purchased on site may be consumed and no glass to be brought on site. Gardens open from 10.00 am. Music from 2.30 pm. Tickets: £12.00 on the gate of £10.66 in advance.

Tuesday 14th July to Saturday 18th July
Group Holiday to Weymouth.

Tuesday 14th July
The Place to Eat at Glasswell’s Ipswich. Coffee Morning. Please join us if you can. Come and meet with friends over a drink with cake or scone if you wish. 10.10 till 11.30 am.

Friday 17th July
The Fish Dish 71 Undercliff Road West Felixstowe IP11 2AD. Lunch. The Fish Dish offers a wide ranging menu including pasta dishes, pies including fish pie, sea food casserole, chicken dishes, burgers, salads and grilled fish alongside all the traditional fish and chips. 12.20 for 12.30.

Sunday 19th July
The Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB Sunday Roast. Chicken Supreme £17.50, Pork Loin £17.50, Lamb Rump £19.50, Roast Sirloin of Beef £19.50, Mixed Roast £21.50. All Roast Dinners are Served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Seasonal Vegetables and a Rich Jus. 12.15 for 12.30 pm

Wednesday 22nd July
Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB. Pensioners Lunch. Two courses for £15.50. Sample Mains: Fish and Chips, Lasagne, Curry, Pie of the Day, Caesar Salad or Hunters Chicken. Desserts: Apple Crumble, Cheesecake, Sticky Toffee Pudding or Mixed Ice Creams. Note: Menus are subject to slight variations – please check before ordering. Meet at 12.20 for 12.30 pm sit down.

Sunday 26th July
Helmingham Hall Helmingham IP14 6EF. Music in the Gardens. Sarah Mai. With a repertoire that spans the best of jazz, swing, rhythm and blues and more, this sensational singer will captivate your audience with smooth vocals and undeniable charm. Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy a picnic or take advantage of Nourish Café on site. Only alcohol purchased on site may be consumed and no glass to be brought on site. Gardens open from 10.00 am. Music from 2.30 pm. Tickets: £12.00 on the gate of £10.66 in advance.

Monday 27th July
The Beagle Sproughton. Lunch. Two courses for £19.95, Mains Choices: Smoked Haddock Fishcakes, Beef and Red Wine Lasagne, Puy Lentil Cottage Pie, Grilled Bacon Chop, Vintage Fish Pie, Ceasar Salad with Chicken, Aubergine & Butternut Squash Bake. Desserts: Various Delights!

29/05/2026

Good evening to you all. A slightly earlier weekly update this week. The reason being 16 of us are on the coach trip to Greenwich tomorrow so it seems sensible to get the weekly reminders out this evening.

The extreme heat has taken it’s toll on a couple of our outdoor activities this week with croquet on Tuesday and petanque today both cancelled , which just left the Pensioners Lunch at Belstead Brook on Wednesday and the breakfast at the Viewpoint Cafe in Felixstowe on Thursday. There was an excellent turn out at Belstead Brook but our numbers were lower than usual for breakfast at the Viewpoint.

Reminders for the coming week are:

Monday 1st June - Lunch at The Mermaid. Xx is the contact. Meet at 12.15 for 12.30 pm.

Thursday 4th June - Coffee Morning at Notcutts from 10.00 am. Please let Xx know by Wednesday 3rd June if you will be coming so we know how many seats to set out and whether we will need additional seating in the main restaurant.

As usual xx will be asking for ideas for different events to be included on the new programme for June so please let xx have any information and ideas ahead of Thursday so they can include them on the draft programme that will available to peruse that morning

Monday 8th June - Lunch at The Deben Seal. Please book in with Xx by 1st June if you would like to come along.

Tuesday 9th June - Croquet at Trinity Park. 1.30 to around 3.30 pm. Please let Xx know by Monday 8th June if you will be

Tuesday 9th June - Leonora In The Morning Light. Film at The Riverside Theatre in Woodbridge. Please get in touch with Xx by 5th June if you would like to see this film. Meet at 2.20 for the film to start at 2.30 pm

That’s all folks. Have a good week

24/05/2026

Hi everyone

Phew, it’s a bit hot ! Too hot to be doing much so I hope you are all relaxing and making the most of it.

Our week started with lunch at the Belstead Brook and then followed by a day out to Canterbury where 14 of us had a great time. Even a couple of very heavy showers didn’t stop our fun with so much to see and do it was a lovely day out. Tuesday Graham hosted a coffee morning at Glasswells and then Mel organised a get-together at Fynn Valley. Thursday was table tennis and Friday we had lunch at The Fish Dish in Felixstowe. A busy but fun week.

Onto this week’s reminders

Tuesday 26th May - Croquet at Trinity Park. Please let Xx know if you will be coming by the 25th May. Xx is a little concerned at the moment as the weather forecast is for this extremely hot weather to continue through to Tuesday and wonders how the regulars feel about playing in the heat. We also need to bear in mind it will be the day before the Suffolk Show starts and there will definitely be increased traffic around the site. 1.30 to 3.30 pm.

Wednesday 27th May - Pensioners Lunch at Belstead Brook. Xxis the contact and we should meet at 12.15 for 12.30 pm.

Thursday 28th May - Breakfast at The Viewpoint Cafe in Felixstowe. Please book in with Xx by the 26th May if you are coming along. 9.30 am.

Friday 29th May - Petanque at the Kesgrave Community Centre. You should let X x know by 27th May if you would like to join us. 10.00 am start.

Saturday 30th May - Day trip to Greenwich. 16 members are off for another day out and those booked will shortly be receiving details of pick up points and times. Any queries just give xx a call.

Monday 1st June - Lunch at The Mermaid. Please book in with xx by 25th May if you would like to come to this lunch.

Saturday 20th June - Garden Party at Felixstowe. We will shortly be starting the planning for this event and would like an idea of numbers for catering purposes. Could those of you who are interested in coming please let xx know as soon as possible.

Saturday 4th July - Hitmakers of the 60s at The Spa. Last shout for anyone wanting a ticket for this show before I book for the six of us who are already interested. Please let xx know by 30th May if you would like to join us.

Saturday 1st August - St Elizabeth Hospice Summer Ball. Two of our members are interested in going to this event but would probably only go if some others joined them. Please get back to xx by 30th May if you would like me to get tickets for you.

That’s it for this week. Enjoy the sunshine

16/05/2026

Good morning everyone

I hope you are all well and looking forward to a return to the warmer weather we are promised during the coming week. It certainly has been rather a shock in recent days with the return to what seemed like winter !

It has been a relatively quiet week with just three events starting with lunch at the Deben Seal on Monday where numbers were low but that didn’t spoil our enjoyment. Again our numbers were down a bit for croquet on Tuesday but it was good to be outdoors in the fresh air and we had some very close and exciting games. Then it was bowling on Thursday with a good turnout.

Looking ahead to the coming week your reminders are:

Sunday 17th May Lunch at Belstead Brook. We should meet at 12.15 for 12.30 pm and Xx is the contact if you have any queries.

Monday 18th May - Coach trip to Canterbury. The 14 of us travelling are all aware of the pick up times. Please be at your designated stop at least five minutes before the coach is due.

Tuesday 19th May - Coffee Morning at Glasswells. From 10.10 am. Please let Xx know if you will be coming along.

Wednesday 20th May - Coffee Morning at Fynn Valley. From 10.00 am. Please book in with Xx by 19th May if you would like to come along.

Thursday 21st May - Table Tennis at Tenpin. Please book in with Xx if you would like to play. Start time: 10.00 am

Friday 22nd May - Lunch at The Fish Dish in Felixstowe. 12.15 for 12.30 pm. Xx is the contact if you have any queries.

Wednesday 27th May - Pensioners Lunch at Belstead Brook. The closing date to book in with X x for this lunch is 20th May

Have a good week.

08/05/2026

We're excited to publish our new programme

As stated elsewhere on this page, if you find yourself on your own & you're near, or in retirement , and you think you might like to join our group to participate in some of the activities listed below please contact us via our email address -
[email protected]

More details about our group is available by visiting our website which is
http://sites.google.com/site/justgoodfriendssuffolk

Friday 8th May
Kesgrave Community Centre. Petanque. Note: Our regular date of the fourth Friday in the month has moved for this month only. Do come along and give this a try even if you have not played before. It's a great game and good way to enjoy the outdoors with a little gentle exercise. 10.00 am till 12 noon.

Monday 11th May
The Deben Seal Woodbridge. Lunch. Choose from the fixed price menu with two courses at £19.95 or from the lunch menu where mains start at £11.50. 12.15 for 12.30 pm.

Tuesday 12th May
Ipswich Croquet Club at Trinity Park Ipswich. Croquet. Games will start at 1.30 pm, finishing around 3.30 pm. Please wear soft soled shoes. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided. There is a toilet on site. Do come along and give this a go ! £6.00. (Please bring correct money) This will be weather dependent so it is important that I know who will be coming and who to contact should we have to cancel.

Thursday 14th May
Bowling at Ten Pin Martlesham. Join us for two hours of relaxed non-competitive bowling. £7.00 including beverage. 10.00 am

Sunday 17th May
The Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB Sunday Roast. Chicken Supreme £15.50, Pork Loin £15.50, Lamb Rump £17.50, Roast Sirloin of Beef £17.50, Mixed Roast £19.50. All Roast Dinners are Served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Seasonal Vegetables and a Rich Jus. 12.15 for 12.30 pm

Monday 18th May
Day Trip to Canterbury with Belle Coaches. 13 places have been booked and paid but it may be possible that more seats are available. £39.50

Tuesday 19th May
The Place to Eat at Glasswell’s Ipswich. Coffee Morning. Please join us if you can. Come and meet with friends over a drink with cake or scone if you wish. 10.10 till 11.30 am.

Wednesday 20th May
The Terrace Cafe at Fynn Valley Golf Club Witnesham IP6 9JA. Coffee Morning. Come along to chat with friends in this spacious seating area which has views out over the golf course and offers a tempting selection of coffees, cakes and scones. From 10.00 am onwards.

Thursday 21st May
Table Tennis at Tenpin Martlesham. Come along and give this a try, even if you have never played before. Tuition is available and all levels are very welcome. Two table tennis tables are available upstairs at Tenpin. The charge is £28.00 for two tables for two hours so the cost per person will depend on the numbers attending and how long we play. Refreshments are available at the bar downstairs or bring your own as we will stop half-way for a break. 10.00 till Midday.

Friday 22nd May
The Fish Dish 71 Undercliff Road West Felixstowe IP11 2AD. Lunch. The Fish Dish offers a wide ranging menu including pasta dishes, pies including fish pie, sea food casserole, chicken dishes, burgers, salads and grilled fish alongside all the traditional fish and chips. 12.20 for 12.30.

Tuesday 26th May
Ipswich Croquet Club at Trinity Park Ipswich. Croquet. Games will start at 1.30 pm, finishing around 3.30 pm. Please wear soft soled shoes. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided. There is a toilet on site. Do come along and give this a go ! £6.00. (Please bring correct money)

Wednesday 27th May
Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB. Pensioners Lunch. Two courses for £15.50. Sample Mains: Fish and Chips, Lasagne, Curry, Pie of the Day, Caesar Salad or Hunters Chicken. Desserts: Apple Crumble, Cheesecake, Sticky Toffee Pudding or Mixed Ice Creams. Meet at 12.20 for 12.30 pm sit down.

Thursday 28th May
The View Point Cafe Felixstowe. Breakfast. This is a popular place with members for breakfast. Choice of breakfasts from £8.45 to £14.95, Breakfast Bap £5.95, Poached Eggs on Toast £4.45 and many other options. Vegetarian and Vegan choices available. Check their website for full details. Meet at 9.30 am.

Friday 29th May
Kesgrave Community Centre. Petanque. Note: Our regular date of the fourth Friday in the month has moved for this month only. Do come along and give this a try even if you have not played before. It's a great game and good way to enjoy the outdoors with a little gentle exercise. 10.00 am till 12 noon.

Saturday 30th May
Day Trip to Greenwich with Belle Coaches. 16 places have been booked and paid but it may be possible that more seats are available. £40.00

Tuesday 2nd June
The Mermaid, Yarmouth Road Ipswich. Enjoy a meal from the carvery, small £10.99, regular £12.49 or choose from the classic and lunch menus. Don’t forget to check out the offers on the day.

Thursday 4th June
Notcutts Garden Centre Woodbridge. Monthly Coffee Morning. Come along for coffee / tea, slice of cake or scone etc and chat with friends and talk over plans for the group in the coming weeks. Meet at 10.00 am

Monday 8th June
The Deben Seal Woodbridge. Lunch. Choose from the fixed price menu with two courses at £19.95 or from the lunch menu where mains start at £11.50. 12.15 for 12.30 pm.

Tuesday 9th June
The Riverside Theatre Woodbridge. Film. Leonora in The Morning Light. Defiant, brilliant, and un-tamable, Leonora Carrington refused to live by anyone’s rules but her own. Leonora in the Morning Light is the epic true story of a woman who turned trauma into transcendence, creating beauty from chaos and forging a legacy that changed the history of modern art. 103mins. Meet in the foyer at 2.20 for a 2.30 start. Tickets: £9.00.

Thursday 11th June
Bowling at Ten Pin Martlesham. Join us for two hours of relaxed non-competitive bowling. £7.00 including beverage. 10.00 am
Sunday 14th June

The Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB Sunday Roast. Chicken Supreme £15.50, Pork Loin £15.50, Lamb Rump £17.50, Roast Sirloin of Beef £17.50, Mixed Roast £19.50.

Just Good Friends (Suffolk) The Friendliest Friendship Group in Suffolk (Well - we like to think so!) Would you like to get out more? Enjoy Theatre, Dancing, The Cinema, Eating Out, Coffee Mornings, Playing Ten Pin, Petanque, Croquet or would like to learn? Short Walks,Coach Excursions, Short

03/05/2026

Hello everyone

The thirteen Scandinavian Sailors have now returned from a wonderful cruise taking in the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden under clear blue skies every single day ! It was all very enjoyable but it is now down to earth with a bump.

I hope you have all had a good couple of weeks since the last weekly reminders and I look forward to hearing about all the events that have been going on. We will be meeting at Notcutts on Thursday and I will be turning my thoughts to the new programme in the next few days so would welcome your input for events for the coming weeks. Please let me have details by Tuesday 5th so I can put together a draft programme to bring along to our get-together.

Coming up in the next week:

Tuesday 5th May - Lunch at The Mermaid. We should meet at 12.15 for 12.30. Xx is the contact should you have any queries.

Thursday 7th May - Coffee Morning at Notcutts. It is important that you let Xx know by Wednesday 6th if you will be coming so we can set out enough seats. 10.00 am

Friday 8th May - Petanque at Kesgrave Community Centre. You should book in with Xx by 6th May if you would like to come along. Games start at 10.00 am.

Monday 11th May - Lunch at The Deben Seal. Xx will need to have numbers by 4th May so get in touch with him if you would like to come.

I’m hoping to see many of you on Thursday but in the meantime enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend.

18/04/2026

Good morning everyone

Our week started off with the dance at the Woodbridge Football Club on Saturday evening where several members (and a friend) enjoyed a great evening of music and dance. Lunch on Monday was at The Deben Seal with just six of us and then we had a coffee morning at Glasswells on Tuesday where several of our regulars were missing. However we had record numbers at croquet on Tuesday and although there was a cool breeze we all enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine along with a little gentle exercise. Table tennis on Thursday where again a few regulars were missing but those playing had a very enjoyable time

Moving on to next week 2 weeks, your reminders are:

Sunday 19th April - Lunch at Belstead Brook. We should meet at 12.15 for 12.30 sit down. Xx is the contact.

Tuesday 21st April - Coffee Morning at Fynn Valley. Please book in with Xx by 20th April if you will be coming along. From 10.00 am.

Wednesday 22nd April - Caroline, The Musical, at The Wolsey Theatre. Just four of us have booked for this and we should meet in the foyer at 6.40 with the show starting at 7.00 pm.

Thursday 23rd April - Breakfast at The Viewpoint Cafe in Felixstowe. Xx will be confirming numbers with the cafe the day before so please let Xx know by 22nd April if you will be coming. Meet at 9.30 am.

Thursday 23rd April - Afternoon Tea Walk in Ipswich. Right Royal Relations. Meet at 1.20 with the walk starting at 1.30 pm. Please contact Xx today to see if there are still spaces available.

Friday 24th April - Lunch at The Fish Dish in Felixstowe. The closing date for this lunch was yesterday but it might be possible to add to our numbers if you give Xx a call today.

Sunday 26th April - Music Afternoon at Kesgrave Community Centre. Xx has booked some tickets but it may be possible to get more so give her a ring asap.

Tuesday 28th April - Croquet at Trinity Park. Xx will be organising the games. Please book in with him by 26th April if you will be playing. Six of our regular players will be away or otherwise booked, so it is important that Xx keeps an eye on the numbers to make sure the event will be viable. Please Note: There will be no refreshments served during the afternoon so please bring your own.

Tuesday 5th May - Lunch at The Mermaid. Please book in with Xx by 29th April if you are interested in coming along for this lunch.

Please note - There will be no weekly reminders on Saturday 25th April but I think I have covered everything here. However please check your programme for cut-off dates for events you are interested in.

Have a good couple of weeks.

11/04/2026

Good morning to you all

I hope you all had a good Easter and were able to enjoy the good weather. It seems we are now back to what we would normally expect for mid April but it was certainly good to have a little taste of summer !

There were just a couple of events last week, firstly a lunch at The Mermaid on Tuesday and then bowling on Thursday.

Yesterday eight of us represented Just Good Friends at a Celebration of Life for Xx who passed away earlier this year. It was a lovely opportunity to learn a little of the man who joined our group relatively recently and it became apparent that he had certainly led a very full and happy life.

Many of you have been asking after Xx and the message from him this morning is that he is making slow progress and he thanks everyone for their support.

Looking ahead your weekly reminders are as follows:

This evening - Dance at Woodbridge Football Club. .

Monday 13th April - Lunch at The Deben Seal. We should meet at 12.15 for 12.30 pm

Tuesday 14th April - Coffee Morning at Glasswells from 10.10 am. Please let Xx know by 13th April if you will be coming along.

Tuesday 14th April - Croquet at Trinity Park. Please let Xx know by 13th April if you would like to join us. 1.30 - 3.30 pm.

Thursday 16th April - Table Tennis at Tenpin at Martlesham. Please book in with Xx by 15th April if you are interested in playing.

Sunday 19th April - Sunday Lunch at The Belstead Brook. You should book in with Xx if you would like to come.

Thursday 23rd April - Afternoon Tea Walk - Right Royal Relations. Please contact Xx if you are interested in coming on this guided walk.

Friday 24th April - Lunch at The Fish Dish in Felixstowe. The cut-off date to book for this lunch is 17th April so please give XX a ring if you would like to come along.

Sunday 26th April - The Three Chordettes at Kesgrave Community Centre. Please contact Xx as soon as possible if you would be interested in this musical afternoon.

I hope you all have a good week.

02/04/2026

Hot off the presses - Our April Programme

Tuesday 7th April
The Mermaid, Yarmouth Road Ipswich. Enjoy a meal from the carvery, small £10.99, regular £12.49 or choose from the classic and lunch menus. Don’t forget to check out the offers on the day.

Thursday 9th April
Bowling at Ten Pin Martlesham. Join us for two hours of relaxed non-competitive bowling. £7.00 including beverage. 10.00 am

Monday 13th April
Woodbridge Football Club. Dancing to Infrared. The charity for the evening is 'Creative Help' (Life Limiting Help Condition). Tickets: £6.00. Bar and raffle. 7.30 - 11.30 pm.

Monday 13th April
The Deben Seal Woodbridge. Lunch. Choose from the fixed price menu with two courses at £19.95 or from the lunch menu where mains start at £11.50. 12.15 for 12.30 pm.

Tuesday 14th April
The Place to Eat at Glasswell’s Ipswich. Coffee Morning. Please join us if you can. Come and meet with friends over a drink with cake or scone if you wish. 10.10 till 11.30 am.

Tuesday 14th April
Ipswich Croquet Club at Trinity Park Ipswich. Croquet. Games will start at 1.30 pm, finishing around 3.30 pm. Please wear soft soled shoes. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided. There is a toilet on site. Do come along and give this a go ! £6.00. (Please bring correct money) This will be weather dependent so it is important that I know who will be coming and who to contact should we have to cancel.

Thursday 16th April
Table Tennis at Tenpin Martlesham. Come along and give this a try, even if you have never played before. Tuition is available and all levels are very welcome. Two table tennis tables are available upstairs at Tenpin. The charge is £28.00 for two tables for two hours so the cost per person will depend on the numbers attending and how long we play. Refreshments are available at the bar downstairs or bring your own as we will stop half-way for a break. 10.00 till Midday.

Sunday 19th April
The Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB Sunday Roast. Chicken Supreme £15.50, Pork Loin £15.50, Lamb Rump £17.50, Roast Sirloin of Beef £17.50, Mixed Roast £19.50. All Roast Dinners are Served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Seasonal Vegetables and a Rich Jus. 12.15 for 12.30 pm

Tuesday 21st April
The Terrace Cafe at Fynn Valley Golf Club Witnesham IP6 9JA. Coffee Morning. Come along to chat with friends in this spacious seating area which has views out over the golf course and offers a tempting selection of coffees, cakes and scones. From 10.00 am onwards.

Wednesday 22nd April
The Wolsey Theatre Ipswich. Caroline. A New Musical. A brand-new story about the globally renowned tale of Radio Caroline. 'A radio station for young people! Why do we need that?’ Caroline dreams of something more than stacking shelves at the local greengrocers. Her days are routine, but her nights come alive, walking the pier, sharing laughs with her best friend Mary, and spinning records with Robbie, her music-mad boyfriend who’s big on charm but short on direction. But a music revolution is coming, and Robbie lands a shock gig with Radio Caroline – the pirate radio station blasting pop, soul and rock ’n’ roll from a ship off the Essex coast – and suddenly everything changes ….... Tickets: £24.00 - £31.00 depending on availability. 7.00 pm. Some tickets have been booked but more are available.

Thursday 23rd April
The View Point Cafe Felixstowe. Breakfast. This is a popular place with members for breakfast. Choice of breakfasts from £8.45 to £14.95, Breakfast Bap £5.95, Poached Eggs on Toast £4.45 and many other options. Vegetarian and Vegan choices available. Check their website for full details. Meet at 9.30 am.

Thursday 23rd April
Ipswich Afternoon Tea Walk. Right Royal Relations. Ipswich has been home to an Anglo Saxon King and a Dowager Queen of France. We’ve also received visits from Prince Albert both Queen Elizabeths, and a host of other royals, both British and foreign. On this walk we can follow in their footsteps and hear how they got on in our town! Meet at the Ipswich Institute 15 Tower St. Ipswich IP1 3AA. At the end of the walk we return to the Institute for a beverage and cake which is included in the price. Tickets £12.00. Meet at 1.20 for a 1.30 pm start.

Friday 24th April
The Fish Dish 71 Undercliff Road West Felixstowe IP11 2AD. Lunch. The Fish Dish offers a wide ranging menu including pasta dishes, pies including fish pie, sea food casserole, chicken dishes, burgers, salads and grilled fish alongside all the traditional fish and chips. 12.20 for 12.30.

Sunday 26th April
Kesgrave Community Centre (KCC) The Three Chordettes. Come along to an afternoon listening to this very polished act from these three ladies who have beautiful voices and get everyone singing and swaying (or dancing) to their 40s and 50s jazz, swing and favourite modern hits. 2.00 – 4.00 pm. Doors open at 1.15 pm. Free tea and coffee. Anything fancier from the coffee machine including hot chocolate (takes coins). Snacks available to purchase. Bar open. Tickets: £10.00 includes 75p booking fee). For tickets please …

Tuesday 28th April
Ipswich Croquet Club at Trinity Park Ipswich. Croquet. Games will start at 1.30 pm, finishing around 3.30 pm. Please wear soft soled shoes. Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided. There is a toilet on site. Do come along and give this a go ! £6.00. (Please bring correct money) This will be weather dependent so it is important that I know who will be coming and who to contact should we have to cancel.

Wednesday 29th April
Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB. Pensioners Lunch. Two courses for £15.50. Sample Mains: Fish and Chips, Lasagne, Curry, Pie of the Day, Caesar Salad or Hunters Chicken. Desserts: Apple Pie, Cheesecake, Sticky Toffee Pudding or Mixed Ice Creams. Meet at 12.20 for 12.30 pm sit down.

Tuesday 5th May
The Mermaid, Yarmouth Road Ipswich. Enjoy a meal from the carvery, small £10.99, regular £12.49 or choose from the classic and lunch menus. Don’t forget to check out the offers on the day.

Thursday 7th May
Notcutts Garden Centre Woodbridge. Monthly Coffee Morning. Come along for coffee / tea, slice of cake or scone etc and chat with friends and talk over plans for the group in the coming weeks. Meet at 10.00 am

Friday 8th May
Kesgrave Community Centre. Petanque. Note: Our regular date of the fourth Friday in the month has moved for this month only. Do come along and give this a try even if you have not played before. It's a great game and good way to enjoy the outdoors with a little gentle exercise. 10.00 am till 12 noon.

Monday 11th May
The Deben Seal Woodbridge. Lunch. Choose from the fixed price menu with two courses at £19.95 or from the lunch menu where mains start at £11.50. 12.15 for 12.30 pm.

Thursday 14th May
Bowling at Ten Pin Martlesham. Join us for two hours of relaxed non-competitive bowling. £7.00 including beverage. 10.00 am

Sunday 17th May
The Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB Sunday Roast. Chicken Supreme £15.50, Pork Loin £15.50, Lamb Rump £17.50, Roast Sirloin of Beef £17.50, Mixed Roast £19.50. All Roast Dinners are Served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding and Seasonal Vegetables and a Rich Jus. 12.15 for 12.30 pm

Monday 18th May
Day Trip to Canterbury with Belle Coaches. 13 places have been booked and paid but it may be possible that more seats are available. £39.50

Tuesday 19th May
The Place to Eat at Glasswell’s Ipswich. Coffee Morning. Please join us if you can. Come and meet with friends over a drink with cake or scone if you wish. 10.10 till 11.30 am.

Friday 22nd May
The Fish Dish 71 Undercliff Road West Felixstowe IP11 2AD. Lunch. The Fish Dish offers a wide ranging menu including pasta dishes, pies including fish pie, sea food casserole, chicken dishes, burgers, salads and grilled fish alongside all the traditional fish and chips. 12.20 for 12.30.

Wednesday 27th May
Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich IP2 9HB. Pensioners Lunch. Two courses for £15.50. Sample Mains: Fish and Chips, Lasagne, Curry, Pie of the Day, Caesar Salad or Hunters Chicken. Desserts: Apple Crumble, Cheesecake, Sticky Toffee Pudding or Mixed Ice Creams. Meet at 12.20 for 12.30 pm sit down.

Saturday 30th May
Day Trip to Greenwich with Belle Coaches. 16 places have been booked and paid but it may be possible that more seats are available. £40.00

Thursday 18th June
Day Out to Ely by Train. Thursday is market day in Ely and there is plenty to do in the city including visiting the wonderful Cathedral. We also have a Treasure Trail available for anyone who wants to wander the streets to discover the hidden delights Ely has to offer. The proposal is to leave Ipswich Station on the 10.00 am train with the journey taking just under an hour. We would leave Ely on the 4.30 train. Further details in due course.