Events for Friday, 8th August 2025

BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MHCreations Blythweb//NONSGML Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Michael Bullen Art Exhibition at Snape Maltings DTSTART:20250808T093000Z DTEND:20250807T230000Z DTSTAMP:20250403T155349Z UID:20250808T093000-MichaelBullenArtExhibitionatSnapeMaltings DESCRIPTION:Exhibition dates: 7th-13th August at The Quay Gallery, Snape Quay at Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk. On the Alde Estuary, overlooking the river and reedbeds The Quay Gallery is part of the Snape Maltings Art Complex with its internationally renowned concert hall, independent shops, restaurant, cafes and art galleries. Plenty of on-site parking. Michael has a permanent exhibition of his paintings which can be viewed at his Studio overlooking The Market Square in Halesworth. LOCATION:see event text for venue information ORGANIZER;CN=Michael Bullen Artist:MAILTO:michaelbullen@btopenworld.com STATUS:CONFIRMED PRIORITY:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR

BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MHCreations Blythweb//NONSGML Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition, at Halesworth Gallery DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250808T110000Z DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250808T160000Z DTSTAMP:20250302T125915Z UID:20250808T110000-17550-ExhibitionatHalesworthGallery DESCRIPTION:Exhibition of works by Aine Corr, Amy Drayson and Lesley Munroe, 2nd-27th August. LOCATION:Halesworth Gallery, Steeple End, Halesworth IP19 8LL ORGANIZER:Halesworth Gallery STATUS:CONFIRMED PRIORITY:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR

BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MHCreations Blythweb//NONSGML Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sealife Stories and Crafts, with Southwold Library DTSTART:20250808T100000Z DTEND:20250807T230000Z DTSTAMP:20250703T181128Z UID:20250808T100000-17950-SealifeStoriesandCraftswithSouthwoldLibrar DESCRIPTION:Taking place today at 11am and at 2pm. Make a wooden fish, a fish suncatcher, a jellyfish wand and much more! Free stories, games and fun. LOCATION:Alfred Corry Museum, Southwold Harbour (by public car park) ORGANIZER;CN=Southwold Library:MAILTO:southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED PRIORITY:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR

BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MHCreations Blythweb//NONSGML Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sealife Stories and Crafts, with Southwold Library DTSTART:20250808T130000Z DTEND:20250807T230000Z DTSTAMP:20250703T181159Z UID:20250808T130000-SealifeStoriesandCraftswithSouthwoldLibrary DESCRIPTION:Taking place today at 11am and at 2pm. Make a wooden fish, a fish suncatcher, a jellyfish wand and much more! Free stories, games and fun. LOCATION:Alfred Corry Museum, Southwold Harbour (by public car park) ORGANIZER;CN=Southwold Library:MAILTO:southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED PRIORITY:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR

BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MHCreations Blythweb//NONSGML Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mah Jong, at Southwold Library DTSTART:20250808T131500Z DTEND:20250808T151500Z DTSTAMP:20250704T151332Z UID:20250808T131500-17970-MahJongatSouthwoldLibrary DESCRIPTION:Can you play mah-jong? Do you want to learn? Come along and join the group at Southwold Library. LOCATION:Southwold Library, Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road,South IP18 6LD ORGANIZER;CN=Southwold Library:MAILTO:southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED PRIORITY:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR

BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MHCreations Blythweb//NONSGML Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elixir of Love, at Thorington Theatre DTSTART:20250808T180000Z DTEND:20250808T203000Z DTSTAMP:20250403T155325Z UID:20250808T180000-ElixirofLoveatThoringtonTheatre DESCRIPTION:Presented by Wild Arts, reviving their hit production of Donizetti's sun-kissed comedy – relocated to a 1950s seaside, with a mischievous English translation and a sparkling new arrangement for chamber orchestra. Directed by Guido Martin-Brandis, and conducted by Orlando Jopling, this riotous tale of lovers and luck-chasing liars is the perfect summer treat. A fabulous cast is led by a selection of internationally-renowned performers and rising stars, including Galina Averina, Timothy Nelson, and Xavier Hetherington, accompanied by the world-class players of the Wild Arts Ensemble. Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes, including 20 minute interval. Suitable for all. LOCATION:Thorington Theatre, off A12 south of Blythburgh IP17 3RB ORGANIZER;CN=Thorington Theatre:MAILTO:info@thoringtontheatre.co.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED PRIORITY:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR

BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MHCreations Blythweb//NONSGML Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:EPP Film Evening THE PENGUIN LESSONS (12A) DTSTART:20250808T180000Z DTEND:20250807T230000Z DTSTAMP:20250628T183309Z UID:20250808T180000-EPPFilmEveningTHEPENGUINLESSONS(12A) DESCRIPTION:Booking open 14th July. Doors open 7pm for 7:15pm start. Steve Coogan in delightful comedy drama wherein a disillusioned teacher in an Argentinian school in 1976 rescues a penguin on the beach. 2024. 111mins. Southwold Film Society membership required @ £10 a year or £3 for a film season, contact Box Office for details and for bookings. All seats bookable in advance only, to SFS members and their guests. This Summer Season runs until August 30th, screening family films on Tuesdays, local interest films on Thursdays, comedies on Fridays. Saturday films also. Tickets: Stalls £7, Row A £6/Circle £8/Royal Box £15. Evening includes Interval, Organ and National Anthem. LOCATION:Electric Picture Palace, Blackmill Road, Southwold IP18 6AQ ORGANIZER;CN=Southwold Film Society:MAILTO:boxoffice@southwoldcinema.co.uk STATUS:CONFIRMED PRIORITY:0 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR