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ARTISTS, INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS

Arts Directory2008-2010Welcome to the first ever Mid SuffolkArts Directory.

This is our first attempt at compiling this directory and we know there areprobably still plenty of individuals,groups, venues and businesses we’ve missed. If you’re one of them,please let us know by phoning 01449 724638 or emailing [email protected]

The information is now at your fingertips so search and enjoy!

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ContentsARTISTS, INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS

Crafts 03Dance 04Film, digital and new media 06Music 08Professional agencies and services 12Puppetry 15Theatre and drama 17Visual arts 24Visual arts groups 32Written and spoken word 36

VENUES, SPACES AND FACILITIES

Crafts and poetry centres 39Cinema, theatre and performance venues 40Equipment for hire 43Galleries 44Museums 46

A-Z INDEX 49

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Street Forge WorkshopsArts and crafts groups on Mondays and Wednesdays, woodwork every weekday.Day centre providing support and training for adults with disabilities including physical and sensory, mental health issues, mild and moderate learning difficulties. Contact: Lynne PeetT: 01379 678543 E: [email protected] Street, Thornham Magna, Eye, IP23 8HB

Membership DetailsNew trainees welcome. 52 existing members.Fees through social services and other agencies or throughindividual payments. Trainees are 18 to 65+.

Wayside CeramicsPotter who makes Raku sculptures, stoneware, functionalthrownware and bespoke Aga/Rayburn tilebacks to order.Also runs Raku weekend workshops. Contact: Claire PorterT: 01379 688360 (h) 01379 688456 (w)E: [email protected], Halford Lane, Bressingham, IP22 2AH

Crafts



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DanceDanceEastDanceEast is the leading dance organisation for the East,providing access to dance through a number of initiatives including community and education projects, professionaldevelopment for artists and public performances across the county.Contact: Claire BourgeinT: 01473 639230 E: [email protected] Arts Centre, Sidegate Lane West,Ipswich, IP4 3DF

Membership DetailsWorkshops/classes:· Needham Market Dance Club for 7-11yrs – 4.45pm to5.45pm on Thursdays. £30 per term.

· Stowmarket Dance Club for 9-13yrs – 6.10pm to 7.10pm onThursdays. £30 per term.

· Stowmarket Youth Dance Company for 13-18yrs.Company members work with dance tutors to perform at different events across the county. Entry into StowmarketYouth Dance company is by annual audition only. Please call for more details.



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Eye Do DanceDance classes for children aged 5-11 years inDisco, Freestyle, Rock and Roll and Street Dance.Contact: Graham WestT: 01379 870813 Abbey Farm, Hoxne Road, Eye, IP23 7NJ

Membership DetailsNew members welcome. Meets every Thursday after school in term time.



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Film, digital and new media CreateMakes films with young people. Offers specialised workshops in 2D and 3D Animation and Live Action.Young people can learn all aspects of filmmaking from storyboarding and scripting ideas to filming and editing.Contact: Shirley DayT: 01379 668353 E: [email protected] or [email protected] House, Hoxne Road, Denham, Eye, IP21 5DF

Membership DetailsNew members welcome.

Diss Film SocietyScreens films fortnightly at the Park Hotel, Diss.Contact: Brian GuthrieT: 01379 783678 E: [email protected] Field House, Thrandeston, Diss, IP21 4BU

Membership DetailsNew members welcome. Annual membership fee £5. Programmes, e-mail and website available.InformationHotel audience capacity 100



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Mid Suffolk Video Camera ClubClub for anyone interested in making DVDs using a Camcorder. Instruction evenings on Film Making and Editing.Contact: Gerry BrownE: [email protected] Lecture Room, Abbot’s Hall Primary School,Danescourt Avenue, Stowmarket, Suffolk

Membership DetailsNew members welcome.Membership fee £15 per annum plus £1 per meeting attendance/refreshments. Monthly meetings held on the 1st Tuesday in the month in the Lecture Room, Abbot’s Hall Primary School. Annual Out Meeting and Annual Dinner.

Suffolk Digital Cinema NetworkA non-profit association that encourages community filmscreenings across Suffolk. Network members can borrowdigital projection equipment and get advice and training onhow to run properly-licensed screenings in their own venues. Contact: Lizzie Cocker (Secretary)T: 01638 719257 E: [email protected]

Membership DetailsAny group based in Suffolk can apply to join the network.Please contact the Secretary for further details.



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MusicAmplitude Music ClubRegular weekly music workshop for 11-25 year olds across Mid Suffolk. Specialising in contemporary music,song-writing and performance techniques. Gigs throughout the year plus half-term and school holiday activities. Contact: Adam KeetonT: 07763 810151E: [email protected]

Membership DetailsNew members always welcome. £5 per session, £1 concessions available.

Castleton BrassA local Brass Band, which performs at various events andvenues throughout the year. Castleton Brass is a member ofSAFEchild.Contact: Christine WadeT: 01449 672600E: [email protected] Lowry Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1UE

Membership DetailsRehearsals are held on a Tuesday Evening 8.00pm to10.00pm at the Mid Suffolk Business Park, Eye. New members are welcome.



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East Anglian Traditional Music TrustOrganisation promoting the awareness and participation inthe musical traditions of the Eastern Region.Provides events, instrumental, song and dance workshopsand publishes resources. Contact: Katie HowsonT: 01449 771090 E: [email protected] Old Stables, Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, IP14 1DL

Samboomba Samba BandGroup encouraging the development and participation inSamba percussion. Performances throughout the year atlocal events. Contact: Jim and Debbie BurgessT: 01473 890106 E: [email protected]

Membership DetailsNew members welcome – Over 18s only.One off membership fees £25. £1 per week admission.Weekly rehearsals held at Gosbeck Village Hall, every Thursday at 7pm to 9.30pm. Instruments provided. All that’s required is enthusiasm and a sense of fun!Social events regularly arranged.



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Stowmarket ChoraleChoir of mixed voices, under the leadership of Director of Music, Leslie Olive. The repertoire consists of all major choral works as well as shorter pieces of popular classical music.Contact: Wietske Bohncke-HendriksenT: 01502 578580 E: [email protected] Shrubbery, Clay Common, Frostenden,Beccles, NR34 8BQ

Membership DetailsNew members welcome by audition.Annual membership fee of £80. Under 20s free. Purchase ofchoir dress compulsory.Members receive regular newsletters and social/fundraisingevents are held throughout the year. Rehearsals every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm atCombs Middle School. Membership Secretary: Mrs Prior on 01449 676425 or [email protected]



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Stowmarket Concert BandBrass band available for hire for public or private events. Contact: Mel StammersT: 01449 774651 E: info@stowmarketconcertband.org.ukwww.stowmarketconcertband.org.uk

Membership DetailsNew members welcome.Four months’ free trial then £2 per month.Rehearsals held at Stowmarket Middle School every Monday 7.30pm-9.20pm.Social events (sometimes subsidised), loans for purchase of instruments.

Stowmarket Concert SocietyOrganises a series of five concerts by professional musiciansfrom October to March at the Regal Theatre in Stowmarket. Contact: Arthur WinchesterT: 01449 612105

Membership DetailsNew members welcome. No membership fee.Meetings held at the Regal.Buyers of season tickets receive information about concertsand can vote at the AGM.For information on joining the group please contact Rick Durrant on 01449 672608.



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Arts IndustryInformed voice of the arts and culture industry in the UK. Fortnightly magazine for members.T: 01986 834250 www.artsindustry.co.uk

ArtsOptions ConsultancyArts management consultancy services including fundraising, training, marketing, event organisation, policy,business planning, strategy or venue development. Art for offices service to hire or buy Contact: Margo Ladell PigottT: 01449 766104 or 01449 766108 E: [email protected]’s Farm, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, IP14 5RB

Creative Arts EastArts development charity, working with public, private andvoluntary sector partners and stakeholders to deliver qualityarts services in the Eastern Region. T: 01953 713390E: enquiries@creativeartseast.co.ukwww.creativeartseast.co.ukCreative Arts East, Griffin Court, Market Street, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0GU

Professional arts organisations andsupport agencies



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Sound SenseNational development agency for community music, promotingprofessional development for community musicians. Contact: Vicki SmithE: [email protected]

Suffolk ArtlinkWorks in partnership with arts and care and community organisations to enable people of all abilities to access, enjoyand participate in the arts. Manages a number of projects working with communitygroups across Suffolk – older people and their carers, young people at risk of exclusion and adults with learning difficulties. Contact: Chris WarnerT: 01986 873955 E: [email protected] Miles Ward Court, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8AY



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Voluntary Arts NetworkWorks with policy makers, funders and politicians to improvethe environment for everyone participating in the arts. Provides information and training to those who participate in the voluntary arts sector.T: 02920 395 395E: [email protected] Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 9PH



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PuppetryMiraiker’s World of PuppetsPuppet workshops allowing adults and children to operatemany types of professional puppets. Themes include: puppets from around the world, shadowpuppetry and Victorian puppetry. Performances also given. T: 01473 831365 E: [email protected] Station Road, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0HS

Obelon ArtsPerforms shows in theatres and schools locally and nationally which incorporate puppetry and masks.Organises arts projects in educational and community settings, including visual arts, dance, music and film-making.Offers INSET training for teachers. Contact: Mike McManus T: 01379 668464 www.obelon.co.ukBethesda, Heckfield Green, Hoxne, IP21 5AD



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Peter Battey’s Punch and JudyDemonstrations on how the puppets are made and showsperformed in the traditional manner. Talks given on the history and tradition of Punch and Judy. Contact: Peter BatteyT: 01473 831365 E: [email protected] Station Road, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0HS



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Theatre and drama Debenham PlayersDrama productions of an eclectic genre from both established and local playwrights with a thriving youth group.Contact: Gwyn Guy T: 01728 860302E: [email protected] www.debenham-players.org.uk64 Sackvylle Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6JRor: Cyndi McAleer T: 01728 860893E: [email protected] Red Lion, High Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6QJ

Membership DetailsNew members welcome.Youth group for over-13s.Meetings held weekly – contact for venueFor information on joining the group please contact Gwyn Guy on 01728 860302.



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Eastern Angles Theatre CompanyProfessional Theatre Company touring to community venuesand unusual spaces. Contact: Jill Streatfeild T: 01473 218202E: [email protected] John Mills Theatre, Gatacre RoadIpswich, IP1 2LQ

Greenfingers ProductionsGreenfingers Productions produces multi-sensory interactiveshows for people with profound and complex disabilities(learning, sensory, physical, epilepsy etc). Shows includemusic, film, dance, scent and touch and are delivered to small audiences of participants and carers by professional performers.Contact: Liz Waugh McManus T: 01379 668464 E: [email protected], Heckfield Green, Hoxne, IP21 5AD



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Kath BurlinsonPerformer, Director, Writer and Workshop Leader. Associate Director of Youth Music Theatre UK (YMT:UK).T: 01449 771007 E: [email protected] and www.ymtuk.orgwww.kathburlinson.co.ukGothic House, High Road, Great FinboroughStowmarket, IP14 3AQ

Membership DetailsNew members welcome to Youth Music Theatre UKNo membership fee.No regular meetings but produce an e-mail newsletter.

Laxfield Children’s Drama Club and Youth TheatreDrama Club providing dramatic training and social activitiesfor 8-15 year olds. GCSE classes for older students. Summerresidential camp. Contact: Louise Camplin T: 01986 784367 E: [email protected], Walpole, Halesworth, IP19 9AZ

Membership DetailsMembership fee £23 per term. For 8-15 .year oldsWeekly sessions in term time – Thursday eveningsMeetings held at Huntingfield Hut, Huntingfield (off Huntingfield Arms).



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Needham Market Entertainment CompanyAnnual pantomime. Other entertainments during the year.Contact: Jo LeaT: 01449 721544

Membership DetailsNew members welcome. No membership fee. Children must be aged 6+.Meetings held at Needham Market Community Centre.Meetings include AGM, rehearsals and social events.



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Oskar Foxtrot Productions Writes and develops new musicals working with peopleaged 12-21 in the Stowmarket area. Takes musicals on tour in Suffolk during July each year. Nominated for Youth Theatre awards three years running,winning the musical category in 2005.Contact: Sarah CorbettT: 01473 423606 E: [email protected] Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8BQ

Membership DetailsNew members welcome from July-March.Grade 4 or at least three years’ playing experience for band.Cast age 12-21yrs. Stage crew over 15yrs.Membership fee is paid per term or half-term. Hardship fund available. Meetings are Tuesdays at Stowmarket Middle School andonce a month on a Monday.



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RoughCast Theatre CompanyDrama productions for all ages and associated workshops. Provides workshops, training and social events.Contact: Pat Parris T: 01379 586745 E: [email protected]

Membership DetailsNew members welcome.No membership fee.Meetings held in Fressingfield, Hoxne and Stradbroke village halls.

StagecoachProvides training in theatre arts for children in Ipswich, Mid and South Suffolk. Classes for 4-6 year olds in ‘An introduction to performing arts’ and 6-16 year olds in ‘training programme of singing, dance and drama’.Contact: Sarah Corbett T: 01473 423606 E: [email protected]/ipswich239 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, IP3 8BQ

Membership DetailsNew Members welcome – aged 4-16.No membership fee, class fees vary according to age group.Classes held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during term time.



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The Dove PlayersAmateur dramatics including pantomime. Youth group production in summer and adults production at Easter.Contact: Charlotte Sizer T: 01379 871484E: [email protected]

Membership DetailsNew members welcome.Annual membership fee £15.Regular meetings, rehearsals, newsletters.Meetings once a month at founder members’ homes.

WARTS Wortham and Redgrave Theatre GroupAmateur theatrical productions.Contact: Laurie Dickson T: 01379 898548E: [email protected] Cottage, Half Moon Lane, Redgrave, IP22 1RX

Membership DetailsNew members welcome. No criteria.Membership fee £10 per annum.Meets Wednesday evenings at Botesdale village hall.Regular rehearsals for forthcoming performances plus ad-hoc social events.



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Visual artsCarl BorgesPainter and printmaker. Work mostly about people andplaces although some work looks at the patterns and shapesfound in nature.T: 01449 771687 E: [email protected] place, Park Road, Combs, Stowmarket, IP14 2JN

Chris Reynolds DesignsSpecialist cartoonist and Graphic Designer. Contact: Chris Reynolds T: 01728 628225E: [email protected] Rose House, Shop Street, Worlingworth, Woodbridge, IP13 7HX

Dave SumnerArtist of highly detailed pencil drawings and tutor at weeklydrawing workshops for all levels of ability.Commissions undertaken. T: 01379 388238 E: [email protected] Cottage, Stradbroke, Eye, IP21 5HS



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Dee NickersonPainter showing work mainly at Cork Brick Gallery, Bungayand Harleston Gallery and as part of the Harleston andWaveney Art Trail.T: 07986 338391 Park Farm, Foxes Lane, Mendham, Harleston, IP20 0PE

Gerald NasonPainter, sketcher, drawing, book-maker, illustrator and poet.Experience in teaching Adult /Community Education art classes. T: 01986 798688 3 Church Walk, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8DL

Gillian Crossley-HollandPainter and drawer in oil pastels and pastels.Teaches individuals and workshops.A member of Suffolk Open Studios and founder member of Artworks.T: 01379 890339E: [email protected]://gillian.crossley-holland.comChurch Farm Barn, The Street, Rickinghall, Diss, IP22 1EG



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Greta HansenPainter and printmaker.T: 01449 612564 33 Beaumont Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SA

Hearts of Oak Organisation (HOO)Organisation offering community arts projects.Public art commissions and chainsaw carving.Contact: Ray Brooks T: 01379 678356 E: [email protected] or www.raybrooks.co.uk 1 The Street, Thorndon, Eye, IP23 7JN

Membership DetailsNew members welcome through interview process. No membership fee.Meetings held on site when required.Shared facilities and opportunities.



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Liz Waugh McManusSculptor (specialising in glass), theatre designer (specialising in puppetry and masks) who runs arts workshops for all ages (including visual arts, puppetry and animation). Also an Arts Award Advisor.T: 01379 668464 www.artworksinfo.org.ukwww.obelon.co.uk www.eye-arts-club.org.uk Obelon Arts, Bethesda, Heckfield GreenHoxne, IP21 5AD

Lyn BerwickPainter in acrylics and oils (still lifes, abstracts). Printmaker in lino and collagraph. Specialises in mosaics – time permitting. T: 01379 384700E: [email protected] Villa, Church Street, Stradbroke, Eye, IP21 5HS



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Mark GoldsworthySculptor (wood, stone carving, bronzes). Painter in oils. Printmaker in lino, etching, lithograph. T: 01986 894145 or 07947 726521 E: [email protected] Wingfield Street, Bungay, NR35 1EZ

Mary WebbPainter and printmaker.Exhibits regularly at The Royal Academy and Jill Bishop Contemporary Art.T: 01379 586295 E: [email protected]/artist/marywebbWatsons Farm, Cratfield Road, FressingfieldEye, IP21 5SH

Mike McManusWorkshop leader in puppetry, music, film, animation, drawing, dance and performance.T: 01379 668464 www.obelon.co.ukObelon Arts, Bethesda, Heckfield Green, Hoxne, IP21 5AD



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Moira HazelPainter in oil or acrylic on canvas usually of contemporarylandscapes and still life. Work is bright, bold and colourful and commences withideas, sketches and photos from travels. T: 01449 780106 E: [email protected], Church Road, Westhorpe, Stowmarket, IP14 4SU

Nicky V A HemingPortrait painter. Part of an artists’ co-operative, sharing a studio, sharing models and networking. Exhibiting in East Anglia.T: 01473 831594E: [email protected] Springfield Road, Somersham, Ipswich, IP8 4PG

Oonagh M GleesonPainter in oil from photographs. Commissions undertaken,usually of children and animals.T: 01449 722520 24 Alexander Drive, Needham MarketIpswich, IP6 8XG



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Rosemary ElliottLandscape Painter Exhibitions in London and East Anglia and Open Studios. T: 01379 384789 or 07947 047184 E: [email protected] 12 Castle Crescent, Vicarage Road, Wingfield, IP21 5RD

Sylvia PhilpotArtist offering weekly art classes in art appreciation and 1-1teaching sessions on inspirational techniques. T: 01379 871377 E: [email protected] Cottage, Denham Street, Eye, IP21 5EX

Tom Lund-LackOil painter primarily specialising in equestrian work.T: 01449 771123 E: [email protected]/lundlackSturgeon House, 33-35 Bury Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1HA



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Val BonnettCreates expressive, colourful paintings which are inspired by the landscape, travel and people. The work evolves from sketches or is painted directly from nature and the human form.Greengages Gallery open by appointment only. T: 01449 711413 E: [email protected] or [email protected], Angel Hill, Earl StonhamStowmarket, IP14 5DW



Visual arts groups49 and RisingA group of seven mature professional artists who have exhibited widely across East Anglia, in non-commercial galleries. Established eight years ago with an aim to bringing thought-provoking art to the wider public. Can offer workshops for both adults and children relating to exhibitions.Contact: Mike and Helen Ashley T: 01449 613801 E: [email protected] Fields, Straight Road, Battisford, Stowmarket, IP14 2HD

Eye Arts ClubArts club for children aged 7-16 years, all abilities. No experience or audition required. Sessions include painting, drawing, making masks, puppetry. Performance on last session of each term for family and friends.Contact: Pat Brightwell T: 01379 870100 or Liz Waugh-McManus T: 01379 668464www.eye-arts-club.org.ukHigh Bank Farm, Ash Drive, Eye, IP23 7DB

Membership DetailsNew members welcome.Membership fee - £26.25 per child per term (7 sessions) or£35 for more than one child from the same family.Meet on Saturday mornings (7 sessions per term).



Eye Arts GuildEvening classes and talks by guest speakers. Weekly morn-ing sessions during the winter when members paint either amodel or still life and Summer painting classes in variousoutdoor locations. Contact: Sylvia Philpot (Chairman)T: 01379 871377 E: [email protected] Cottage, Denham Street, Eye, IP21 5EX

Membership DetailsNew members welcome.Membership fee £15 per annum + one off joining fee of £1.50.Meetings held on Thursday mornings at Eye Bowls Club.Regular painting sessions, newsletter, social events, exhibitions,coach trips, option to study life class and evening classes.



Harleston & Waveney Art TrailCollective of 30 professional artists living and working in theWaveney Valley who open their studios and workshops to thepublic over three weekends each July.Contact: Lesley Rock (Honorary Secretary) T: 01379 854897 E: [email protected]/o Harleston Gallery, 3 Old Market Place, Harleston, Norfolk. IP20 9BE

Membership DetailsSelection of new members each January. Membership application forms available from Harleston Gallery.Members meet quarterly.Studios open to public three weekends each July



Stowmarket Art ClubClub providing advice, workshops and professional demonstrations in a friendly atmosphere. Contact: David Goldsmith T: 01449 615885 or 01473 243973 www.stowmarketartclub.co.uk1 Turner Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1UD

Membership DetailsNew members welcome. Membership fee £12 per annumwith a small charge each evening meeting. Evening meetings: Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm in St Peters Church Hall (Sept-Jun).Daytime meetings: Thursdays, 10am-1pm Hillside Community Centre.

Suffolk Open StudiosOver 140 of Suffolk’s finest artists open their studios to visitorsduring four weekends in June, (other times by appointment).Visitors can appreciate the artwork on show, ask about itsconcept and gain an insight into the creative process. Contact: Alison Calvesbert (Chairman) T: 01449 613077E: [email protected]

Membership DetailsView website for membership details. May and autumn exhibitions.



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Written and spoken wordEyeswriteEncourages the writing, and facilitates the staging, of newplays by local writers. Organises local actors to read plays for the benefit of thewriter and, where possible, brings plays to the stage. Has a register of directors and actors who work with Eyeswrite to produce plays. Contact: Alan Huckle T: 01379 873536 E: [email protected], 8 Victoria Hill, Eye, IP23 7BX

Membership DetailsNew members welcome.Membership of £1.50 for writers. No charge for directors and actors. Readings at least once a month – dates are distributed.



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Suffolk Book LeaguePromotes the pleasures of reading by bringing popular anddistinguished writers to speak in Ipswich. Involved in various community projects across Suffolk such as ‘The Big Read’. Contact: Kay McElhinney T: 01473 250949 E: [email protected] Anglesea Road, Ipswich, IP1 3PJ

Membership DetailsMembership: £12.50 for individual membership, £15.00 forfamily membership. Regular newsletter for our members.10 meetings per year, plus special events.



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Crafts and Pottery CentresCarters Teapot PotteryWatch the potters designing and making unusual teapots atthis world renowned pottery.Tea/coffee/light refreshments available and a Paint It Café.Contact: Tony and Anita Carter T: 01728 860475 E: [email protected] Road, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6QU

Membership DetailsPottery. Collectors club. New members welcome.InformationOpen all year. Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm; Sat/BH Mon 10.30am-4.30pm; Sun 2pm-5pm

Courtyard Craft CentreCraft centre with: Old Piggery Pottery – making and selling pottery; Country Studio – paintings, jewellery and sculptures;Sugar Craft – cake decorating; Meadow Green; Suffolk Cycle Breaks; Tearooms and Suffolk Flower MillT: 01449 720820E: [email protected] Carr Farm, Creeting St Mary, Ipswich, IP6 8LX

InformationOpen all year. Tues-Sun. Times vary.



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Cinema, theatre and performance venuesEye Castle & Needham LakeOutdoor locations for local theatre, music and danceContact: Dave HughesT: 01449 724639 E: [email protected] Suffolk District Council, 131 High StreetNeedham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8DL

InformationBoth our outdoor performance spaces are licensed fordrama, music, dance, film.Hire charges – various depending on activity. Fees negotiable.Audience capacity:· Needham Lake up to 500· Eye Castle up to 200



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Screen in the BarnScreen films (16mm) monthly from September to May on the last Friday of the month.Contact: Brian Guthrie T: 01379 783678 E: [email protected] House, Thrandeston, Diss, IP21 4BU

InformationCapacity: 45Small stage, sprung flooring, sound system.DVD equipment available for hire.



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The Regal TheatreCinema and theatre with 200 seats and bar area.Contact: David Marsh T: 01449 612825 E: [email protected] Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1AX

InformationHire charges: £350-£750 per night including ticketing.Capacity: 200 + four wheelchairs.Stage: 19’9” x 41’5”.Lighting: very basic Sound system: simple PA, Dolby Digital only for film.Screen/projection equipment: 35mm projector, digital DVD projector.Two dressing rooms (very basic)Rehearsal space in main auditorium only.



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Equipment for hireClosing the Gap MusicSpecialist in staging outside musical events.Contact: Colin GreenT: 07989 040408 E: colin.green@closingthegapmusic.co.ukwww.closingthegapproductions.co.ukGate House, Pitmans Corner, Wetheringsett,Stowmarket, IP14 5PX

InformationMarquee (capacity 500), staging, lighting, sound system,LCD projection, video production and big screen projection,all available for hire.

Eastern Angles Theatre CompanyTiered seating system and Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich,can be hired for amateur performances. Contact: Jill Streatfield T: 01473 218202 E: [email protected] John Mills Theatre, Gatacre Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LQ



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GalleriesBeyond the Image Photographer’s GalleryNon commercial photographic and art gallery offering photographic courses and photoshoot days as well as an artists meeting place.Contact: Angie BroadberryT: 01508 480477 Contact: Josie AllenT: 01379 678230 E: [email protected] 13, Red House Yard, Thornham EstateThornham Magna, Eye, IP23 7LD

InformationOffers exhibition space for £25 per week. Workshop space within the gallery and surrounding area.



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Peppermint SHEDAn artists-led fine art gallery and Exhibition Facility located inthree rooms on two floors of a 250-year-old cottage. Contact: Richard PinkneyT: 07757 504487E: [email protected] House, 6 Lower Street, Sproughton,Ipswich, IP8 3AA

InformationSpecial viewings for invited guests and open-to-anyone weekends whenever the focus of the space changes to another artist. Make contact to view 24/7.



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MuseumsMechanical Music Museum & BygonesUnique collection of music boxes, polyphons, street pianos,barrel organs, fair organs, Wurlitzer theatre organ and manyother unusual items. All played.Contact: P D KeebleT: 01449 613876www.cottonmusic.co.ukBlacksmiths Road, Cotton, Stowmarket

InformationOpen every Sunday June-September, 2.30pm-5.30pm. Adults £4, children £1. Fair Organ Enthusiasts day, first Sunday in October, 10am-5pm. Adults £5, children £1. Weekday group tours by arrangement.Adults £4, children £1



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Mid Suffolk Light Railway MuseumMuseum dedicated to preserving the memory of the uniquerailway that served the Mid Suffolk area for nearly 50 years. A re-created Mid Suffolk light railway station with exhibitionsof artefacts, photographs and recollections of the railway.Railway footpath walk and picnic area.Contact: Keith Froom T: 01449 672670 (h) 01473 654278 (w)E: [email protected] Station, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, IP14 5PW

Membership detailsNew members welcome.Annual membership fee – £12 per adult, £16 double adult,£20 per family.Quarterly newsletters and concession admission to museum.InformationOpen Easter – end Sept: Sun & BH 11am-5pm; Aug: Wed 11am-5pm.Admission on steam days:Adults £5, children £2.50, double adults £10, family £12.50Admission on non-steam days: Adults £2.50, children £1, family £6(All tickets are annual season tickets)



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Museum of East Anglian Life80 acre site including fascinating displays of steam tractionengines, reconstructed, historic buildings and lots of friendlyanimals. 3km of riverside and woodland walks.Big Read, Big Draw annually during autumn half term. Various school trails and workshops using the museum’sbuildings and collections and drop in art activities andevents throughout the summer holidays. Contact: Patsy Cane T: 01449 612229E: [email protected] Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1DL

Membership detailsOpen 16 Mar-31 Oct: Mon- Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pmGroup and family admission discounts available, otherwise adults £6.50, concessions £5.50 and children (4-16 years) £3.50Season tickets available. Reduced opening and admission over winter months.


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Crafts 03

· Street Forge Workshops· Wayside Ceramics

Dance 04

· DanceEast· Eye Do Dance

Film, digital and new media 06

· Create· Diss Film Society· Mid Suffolk Video Camera Club

· Suffolk Digital Cinema Network

Music 08

· Amplitude Music Club· Castleton Brass · EATMT· Samboomba Samba Band· Stowmarket Chorale· Stowmarket Concert Band· Stowmarket Concert Society

Professional Agencies 12

· Arts Industry · ArtsOptions Consultancy· Creative Arts East· Sound Sense· Suffolk Artlink· Voluntary Arts Network

Puppetry 15

· Miraiker’s World of Puppets· Obelon Arts· Peter Battey’s Punch and Judy

Theatre and drama 17

· Debenham Players· Eastern Angles Theatre Company

· Greenfingers Productions· Kath Burlinson · Laxfield Children’s Drama Club

and Youth Theatre· Needham Market Entertainment Company

· Oskar Foxtrot Productions· RoughCast Theatre Company· Stagecoach· The Dove Players· WARTS


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Visual Arts 24

· Carl Borges· Chris Reynolds Designs· Dave Sumner· Dee Nickerson· Gerald Nason· Gillian Crossley-Holland· Greta Hansen· Hearts of Oak Organisation· Liz Waugh McManus · Lyn Berwick· Mark Goldsworthy· Mary Webb· Mike McManus · Moira Hazel· Nicky V A Heming · Oonagh M Gleeson· Rosemary Elliott · Sylvia Philpot· Tom Lund-Lack · Val Bonnett

Visual Arts groups 32

· 49 and Rising· Dave Sumner· Eye Arts Club· Eye Arts Guild· Harleston and Waveney Art Trail

· Stowmarket Art Club· Suffolk Open Studios

Written and spoken word 36

· Eyeswrite· Suffolk Book League


Craft & Pottery Centres 39

· Carters Teapot Pottery· Courtyard Craft Centre

Cinema, theatre and performance venues 40

· Eye Castle and Needham Lake· Screen in the Barn· The Regal Theatre

Equipment for Hire 43

· Closing the Gap Music· Eastern Angles Theatre Company

Galleries 44

· Beyond The Image Photographer’s Gallery

· Peppermint SHED

Museums 46

· Mechanical Music Museum & Bygones

· Mid Suffolk Light Railway· Museum of East Anglian Life


PLEASE NOTE

The directory is meant for use as a general guide and does not constitute a recommendation by Mid Suffolk District Council.

The directory does not claim to be a fully comprehensive lists of artists, organisations,venues and businesses within and around the Mid Suffolk district.

This directory has been carefully compiled with the help of individual contributors.Mid Suffolk District Council cannot accept responsibility of any variations in contactsdetails and membership information after it has gone to print. Every effort will bemade to update the directory on a bi-annual basis.

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