Happy February Cake Lovers

Well that’s January out of the way. My least favourite month and thus far have not signed my life away. I generally make bad decisions in January out of desperation and lack of sunshine.

It’s the season of romance (we live in hope! I may be lucky enough to get a Valentine card from Mr T). I have attached a couple of photos of the romance collection from Martine Wester and some beautiful cards from Soul Water. I still have a few nice pieces from the sale which I will leave out until mid February. The handbags have been a great success and I will continue to buy more interesting ones at great prices. I have a new range from Nature Trail which are for the office/work. Excellent quality and start from £36 up to £50.

I have increased my range of greeting cards and now stock Cath Tate, Soul Water, Susan O’Hanlon and Something for the Girls. Along with 5 Dollar Shake, Cardmix and Alternative Image. All exclusive to me.

I have made some changes to the shop, added some new shelving and have some lovely new clothing from Jane at the Tea Boutique.

I am also promoting my party plan for this year. If you would like host a party you can earn £50 just for being the hostess. If you would like more information please call me 01473 235573.

I have some new samples in from Hydroderm System B anti wrinkle serum, which is a whole marine collagen formula. I have been using this for over a year now and love it. It really works..Honestly. For more information on this please call me or come and see me at the shop. http://www.systemsb.com/Lynnturner

We are starting a Knitting club during the daytime. This will take place in the cafe’.We will be meeting on the first Monday of the month from 9.30 am onwards. So the first meeting will be Monday 6th Feb. There will be no charge to come but please bring money for a coffee and/or cakes from the cafe.
It will be an informal friendly drop in group, just bring whatever you are working on. Absolute beginners welcome also.Shout out if you think you will be coming along, just so I know I wont be sitting in the cafe on my own;)"loisamelia@yahoo.co.uk Lois Bradley.

 

Monday 13^th for 7 to 10 years. 10am to 4pm. Inspired by Hairspray..with lovely Emma Dodds who was in the West End production. A chance to sing, dance and characterisation with a mini sharing at the end of the day..

And on Tuesday 14^th for 11-16 years.

Saturday 18^th 3 to 6 years. 11.30 to 12.30. Imagine you’re a Mermaid with Sarah Franklin.

Plus a ballet workshop for 11-18 years, based on Coppelia with Valerie Sutherland.

All bookings call 01473 295230

TOWN 102 AND Best of Ipswich are holding a charity Town 102 Kids Trust Valentines Ball on Friday 17^th of February. 7pm to Midnight. At the Novotel Ipswich. Tickets £40 each or £350 for a table of 10. For further information go to www.bestof.vo.uk/ipswich or www.town102.co.uk .

Friday 24^th and Saturday 25^th February 11am and 2pm at the Jerwood DanceHouse is the performance of The Forest. A thrilling performance for everyone five and over. There is a place at the very heart of the forest. A place where things are not quite what they seem. People become animals, birds and music, day becomes night, and leaves become light. It’s full of adventure. Always changing. Tickets £10 and £6. Call box office 01473 295230

Same Weekend. 24^th and 25^th...BalletBoyz are back at Snape. Adam, Anthony, Ed, Leon, Luke, Matt, Miguel and Taylor are the remarkable dancers who were handpicked from open auditions by BalletBoyz to star in this explosive feast of live dancers. There are three dynamic pieces to enjoy and I am never disappointed by the sheer excellence of this company. You can book via www.aldeburgh.co.uk or 01728 687110

There is still time to audition for the Suffolk Talent Show...Star for a night 2. It’s a variety show at the Regent Theatre on 12^th May 2012 and the organisers are looking for bands, singers, dancers, magicians to help with the entertainment. It’s in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice and EACH. For information on how to audition go to www.starforanight.net or info@starforanight.net

Attached is information about workshops run by IBC

Ipswich Borough Council is hosting an Open Weekend on 17/18/19 Feb at the Town Hall & Corn Exchange in partnership with local organisations - many of you included. See attached Press Release & promotional flyer.

We are now booking activity for the event – for which we anticipate 3,000 + visitors - and would like to offer you a final opportunity to get involved. Bookings are free of charge for workshops/performances that enable community participation. This could be for drop-in or ticketed activity. Confirmed bookings listed below.

Free Music Business workshop and advice for aspiring musicians.

(Featuring singer/songwriter Ethan Ash)

Are you in a band or are you a musician who wants to build their career but is not sure how to? Does the thought of marketing, promotion, licensing, publishing, distribution, and budgets confuse or worry you? As part of the Ipswich Borough Councils Access All Areas Weekend at the Town Hall (17th - 19th February), Music business expert Phil Pethybridge is offering a free workshop to help local musicians get a grasp on the non-performing side of your music career. Find out about marketing, distribution, touring, making money from music and much more.

Phil's background is in event management, touring, marketing and promotion having started his career at Sony Music helping to develop artists such as The Coral, The Zutons and Beyonce.

Phil has gone onto run several festival stages including the Secret Garden Party and Cambridge Folk Festival. Phil also runs Neon Street - A marketing service for musicians, and YourMusicBusiness.co.uk - A new start up business to support enterprise in music.

Phil is also the music Business specialist at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge and music business specialist on BBC Introducing Cambridgeshire

Phil will be supported by aspiring singer songwriter Ethan Ash who having come off tour with Suffolk's very own Ed Sheeran, will be sharing his story on building a professional music career which makes him a living. This workshop takes place on Saturday 18th February at 10am in the Town Hall. However, there is limited space.

To reserve your space please email: phil@neonstreet.co.uk

Tickets will be on a first come first serve basis

www.neonstreet.co.uk

www.facebook.com/ethanashmusic T0 find out more about Access All Areas please visit www.ipswich.gov.uk

Looking ahead for March.

29^th March Ladies Evening here at the Jerwood 5pm to 9.30pm in aid of East Suffolk Blind. With exhibits and stalls, demo’s by Antonio Giovanni, Image Beauty Salon and Therapy Room. Music from Breeze. Tickets £6 available now from DanceEast.