Southwold day out…

Another lovely day out with Jan, we had a shopping day, lunch and garden centre, earlier in  the week, and yesterday we went off to Southwold, we needed a cheer up  as not enough good news of late…

So off we went… ha ha well of course forgot us locals do not go midday into Southwold as so many visitors, so Jan drove all the way around we saw the fairs and the harbour, lovely, then as all car parks full, went back to the Pier to park.

So instead of Fish and Chips as we normally have, we went on to the pier and had a Pizza between us, should have taken a photo of it, as it was huge, we were cheeky and asked for another plate which they were pleased to provide, we watched it being made and popped in  the oven the smell was delicious… the taste was even better… we had a pretty flowery tea pot with real tea, and a little bottle of milk very sweet…so nice lot of tea to wash the pizza down, we managed to get up in the end ignoring with great regret that we had not space for those yummy cakes on display!!!!

Walked along the pier, and then a lovely walk  from  the pier watching all the many folk sunning themselves and swimming, notice they still are silly enough to let children have floats in the water, not a good idea with our tides, however lots of lifeguards about, mmm come to think of it even at my age could appreciate those young lifeguards…

Went round the town, in all the dress shops browsing, and in the Amber shop which is always a must, all we came back with was a Beccles and Bungay Journal…  rather to many folk about but wandered into the Adnams  shop which is another must…then back along the front to wander along to the pier again…

The next must have… is the gorgeous special ice  creams cost a lot but yummy… we had Rhubarb and Ginger this time… sat on the pier and people watched, always a reality wake up, we are a nation of large folk! and strange fashions! with lots of giggles from us what a good way to enjoy the sit down…

Then sadly back to the car, just in time for the ticket had nearly run out, then back home,  …Lovely sunny day with a nice sea breeze… always a great time in Southwold we are so lucky to be near the coast…thanks Jan…

as always the lighthouse…

The pier in the distance…

Of course the usual photo with the seagull!

The two greys they give rides now, after all the years of pulling the beer casks…

And the lovely braided brown horse that was so good…

Jazz Night…

Well …Thursday night at the Sports Pavilion Ditchingham, was full to overflowing with both Musicians and People! June and I arrived early to find the place nearly full, so a lot of different places had to be found for the regulars, I know we do not own the tables and chairs and it is good sometimes we have a change, and so pleased so many attend …but thank goodness for a lovely evening so some could sit outside.

It was an extremely hot evening and their must have been over 100 people there, some regulars and some more new faces,, still the problem with tables and chairs, as I have already mentioned, but some did bring their garden chairs, and some sat on the floor!

As well as those I put on the last post, we had Ron Hockett visiting again, adding a real mix to the 7 already on offer. Always a pleasure to hear him play.

Lots of all kinds of music with the different line up, Tony P sang, as well  as Geoff Whatling, then Simon Denny gave us some of his melodic songs, also Roy sang a couple…

Tony P gave us some great trombone as well as keeping us all entertained with his chat on things…

They played 'Onions' at the end and nice to hear people shouting that out!!

Thanks as always to Heidi who no matter how many people she serves, always has a smile, and maybe she is like a swan all cool on top and paddling like mad underneath, but she is such an asset.…

I could not get near to take any photos, and would not have been able to get everyone in, but they all did a grand job of keeping people entertained.

Thanks SImon for making it an entertaining raffle…

Next week I hear it will be Roy and his band, so will await to see who is playing with them…

Sole Bay Jazz line up

This Thursday the 31st July at the Sports Pavilion Ditchingham…

we have some of the Sole Bay Jazz back…

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With Derek Cubitt… Sax/Clarinet                                          

Ray Simmons…Piano

Tony Parsons…Trombone                                                  

Geoff Whatling…Trumpet

Craig Hipperson…Drums                                              

       Barbara Green…Banjo

                                            Tony Jullings…String Bass

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8pm-10.30pm

Bike Ride!

Could not resist this… borrowed it off face book…with Alistair's permission…

Alistair thinking about another bike ride for charity…

Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band…

A lovely way to spend a Sunday lunchtime…

The Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Band played in the courtyard at The Kings Arms Reepham…

I was lucky enough to be spoilt again… thanks Tim for taking me, and lunch.  lovely to meet up with Jean and Judy as always, thanks girls…

Joining the band today was our friend Chris Capocci as Bill was not able to play, so some singing as well as the trombone…

The Boys all looked good as usual in their Blue's… and played really well, so good to see such laughter and fun as well as great music and singing…

missed Vic on the drums in all these…

Tim

for Ruth!

Great music from everyone, some great play between Peter on Guitar and Tim on Clarinet…

John did his Old Rocking Chair!

Ruthie hope you approve!

The Courtyard was full of beautiful hanging baskets and the sun was shining…

Thanks one and all…

Thursday 24th Ditchingham…

This week Thursday 24th …at the Sports Pavilion Ditchingham…

"Cool Blue"will be there to entertain us…

As far as I have been told the line up will be…

Barry…Piano/Vocals…Simon…Vocals… Mick …guitar…Lyn…Saxophone…Craig…Drums…
Tony…Bass

Maybe be more but as no one apart from Dave has told me I hope it is correct… so come along and enjoy them…

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A lively night was enjoyed by lots of people, a couple of singers as well as above, and Cool Blue will be performing again shortly…Roy and his gang should be in two weeks

Loved 'Moon Dance' folks thanks for that and 'Summer Time', some great playing thank you all…

Well done Heidi for all the hard work glad Jon came to help… lovely to see Marilyn again…

Thanks Jan for putting up with a car full!

Sole Bay next week…

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Sole Bay Jazz Night July 17th

This Thursday the 17th July at the Sports Pavilion Ditchingham…

The Sole Bay Jazz Band is back to entertain you again…

Tim Densham…Clarinet/Saxophone…

Derek Cubitt…Clarinet/Saxophone…

Dick (Trummy) Mayhew…Trombone…

Tony Jullings…String Bass…

Craig Hipperson…Drums…

Mel Cox…Banjo…

That sounds yet another good line up, so hope to see the usual support for these fine musicians…

Typically after all the singers last week, we will hope to see Jenny/Simon or Roy…to add some vocals throughout the evening…

8pm-10.30pm

Another great night at Jazz on Thursday night, some good solos, Craig kept everyone on their toes with some of his great drumming, nice silver drums this week !  Mel gave us a couple of his gravelly voiced ditty's…

As above and more, as Simon  was there to sing for us and Roy, also our Jenny in good voice, so nice to see her getting her voice going again.

Another really good crowd as well, glad it is such a good venue.

It was a very hot evening, but with the doors open so the band and us listeners could wander in the break and get some lovely air…

Thanks again to the Band yet another different sound, we are so lucky to have such a range of musicians each week.

Thanks also to Heidi another good job of work.

Next week I believe we are being entertained by "Cool Blue"…