Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Southwold walk…

Well who could resist this wonderful April weather, instead of weeding in the garden, Jan and I decided a day out in Southwold would be just the ticket, and it certainly was. Thanks Jan…

I need some better walking shoes but apart from aching feet, we had a lovely stroll around the golf course and gorse bushes which smelled rather nice. 

Then  a little walk into town, before getting fish and chips at 'Mark's'  then we sat on one of the many benches near the Church, we could not believe our luck sitting there in the beautiful sunshine, eating our lunch…some locals wandered past and we chatted, even got offered a cup of tea, but we thought we would wander down to the sea, the beaches were nicely full of people and several people swimming. Sorry I could not make it to the Pier Jan, next time I hope…

Decided to have cup of real tea with a piece of cake in the Brewery cafe very nice sat out in the sunshine,  and we both forgot when we poured the second cup so tea leaf reading was in order!!!

We walked back to the car, then decided another hour would be good just sitting on a bench on the common , so we indulged , taking our shoes off and just relaxing and having a giggle…really who needs going abroad when we have weather like this!

press to enlarge this as the view is worth it…


A couple of photos of part of our walk… great views. 

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Sole Bay Jazz line up…

This Thursday the 16th April at the Sports Pavilion… Ditchingham. the line up of live music Alan has found for us is……


Tim Densham…Clarinet/Saxophone…



Derek Cubitt…Clarinet/Saxophone…



Simon Nelson…Trumpet/Vocals…



Alan Cugnoni…Guitar/Banjo…



Tony Jullings…String Bass…



Craig Hipperson…Drums…

That sounds good hope it is as much fun as last week… Hope to see a good crowd again, and all those who were unwell last week will be ok for this week…

8pm-10.30pm…

Monday, April 13, 2015

Norfolk Dixieland Jazz…

Yesterday at  'The Goat' … Skeyton, the band played another great Jazz afternoon… they really are good, and this week managed to squeeze in on the 'boys' table so could see as well as hear them…

As usual a non stop full restaurant, amazing how many they cater for, some really good food as always, thanks Tim for not only taking me  but for the very yummy lunch…

The Band … Vic/Drums …  Peter/Banjo/ Guitar /vocals… Liz/ Bass…

John…Cornet/ Vocals…Tim…Clarinet/Saxophone…Bill/Trombone…

They played such a different list of music, and many requests also, so a good mixed bag of live music…

Thanks Jean and Judy lovely to see you both again, did not get much time to say bye, but hope to see you both again in a few months time.


Live music is great…

Friday, April 10, 2015

Sole Bay Jazz …friends and fun…

Another great night of live music at the Sports Centre Ditchingham…last evening…

I do not know where to start it was soooo good so apologies for not having the skill to put down on here what I want to say……I will waffle on as usual………

Although it is always good… last night six brilliant musicians provided such a special evening, they played so well also had fun which of course then gets the crowd going. and there was such a lovely crowd, as well as the regulars some new faces, so hope they all enjoyed it as much as we did…Great play list Tim…

Thanks to everyone for digging deep for the raffle it all helps so much to getting good live music there every Thursday evening.

Roy, although under the weather, provided some good vocals to add to the fun, so all in all a very enjoyable night.

Ron also gave us his 'Walking Stick' song we were all pleased about that …nice to hear it again well rehearsed! 


Tim and Ron gave us some really wonderful renderings with the two Clarinets and Soprano Saxophones, made the hair stand up on the back of your neck, and Ray on the Piano thanks Ray great playing as always and nice smiles.

Craig goodness me his Drums wondered what had hit them how we all love those bursts of energy…

Tony and Alan always there with the beat and those fingers flying…great line up Alan…

I did not take photos as the band were well spread out and my little camera could not do them justice, but oh how I wish I had a recorder to tape the evening as it really was brilliant.

Thank you also those who sponsored  for Heidi's Moonwalk on May 15th, you dug deep so good luck Heidi for next month all in a very good cause for us women. No pressure  26 miles …ha ha but you will do your best we all know.

Lovely to meet up with good friends, Sheila was back thank goodness hope you improve even more as the days go by Sheila, June was unwell last evening so could not come, so sorry you missed such a good night June get better soon…Neil under the weather as well, nice to see Michelle there even with her very poorly back…oh dear so here's to good health to all…


Thanks to everyone for a lovely evening, live music is great!





Wednesday, April 08, 2015

River Walk…

This morning the weather turned nice, a bit of cold wind, but more sunshine…Jan and I decided to forget the housework and go for a walk, nearly 2 hours walking along side the River Waveney, chatting and waving to all the holiday makers on the boats… very nice, walked round the marshes a bit as well when you get past the yacht station it is a bit rough going… if you look in Chris it was nice to see you…see you tomorrow night I hope.

If you open this up the White house in the background is where we got to… the river curves there…we call it Boater's Hills but no doubt it has a proper name, been well done up since we were children and used to row up there and swim in the river… in those day hardly saw a cruiser…Now it is full of them, still a good holiday especially in the nice weather…Not many people wearing life jackets though!


Have to take a Swan of course, the other one was further up, mates for life these Swans!

Back to the housework now!

Tuesday, April 07, 2015

Thursday 9th Jazz line up…

This week at the Sports Pavilion Ditchingham…the line up will be…

Ron Hockett Saxophone/Clarinet……

Ray Simmons…Piano…

They are the guests joining 
Tim Densham…Clarinet/Saxophone…

Tony Jullings…String Bass…

Alan Cugnoni…Guitar/Banjo…

Craig Hipperson…Drums…

Hopefully Simon Denny may come along to serenade us…

So hope to see a good crowd as usual to support these fine musicians…

8pm-10.30pm…


Friday, April 03, 2015

HAPPY EASTER

Wishing all my blogger friends who look in on here a VERY HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND…


Some of my beautiful flowers, that are now ruined by the wind and rain, but so pleased I took these photos before…