Crikey…Has May flown by or what! I cannot believe where the time went. Lots of 4 day weeks so lulled into a part time state of mind. It will be a bit of a shock to go back to full 6 days. Definitely in need of the Friday G & T.

Shop news.
I have just about the best selection and diverse range of scarves in stock this side of the Orwell. If I say so myself.
I cannot resist them, despite having cupboards full of them. Miss Shorthair keeps offering the most amazing styles at great prices, Powder for the soft cottons and delicate female prints and a new range to me from Shruti. I went shopping last Sunday and spotted some gorgeous modal ones which I just had to buy with abstract prints and pastel flowers. I have also purchased some new leather bags as they are very popular, nothing over £50. The David Jones bags range are proving popular and I still have lots of summer whites and creams in stock. I am expecting 3 new ranges of jewellery over the next couple of weeks, Tilly & Grace, Strata and a very inexpensive bold, dramatic range. I did a mid-month buy with Suzie Blue as all the coloured pieces had sold and the Treaty range is flying out. Sunglasses ladies 15 different styles are £10 a pair or 2 pairs for £15.

Monday 2nd June. Pulse event. (These are to be booked through the Wolsey not Danceeast) and all details and information can be found on their web site. www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/pulsefestival. I urge to visit as there is masses of great things going on. Theatre, music, dance, comedy and so much more. I want to go to everything. The Pulse Festival starts from 29th May through to 7th June.

Performing here at the Jerwood as part of Pulse we have:

DanceHouse events
Words in the Dark by Wendy Housten 7pm. £8 and at 9pm American Boy by Hetain Patel.
Followed by live music in the café’ and chilli to eat.

Friday 6th June. Headspacedance. 7.30pm. £10 Christopher Akrill and Charlotte Broom who have 20 years in the dance biz have been commissioned by the Royal Opera House to create new pieces and promises to be an evening full of wit and soul. Including well accredited team of dancers from some of the best companies in the UK.

Thursday 12th to 1st July. An exhibition of work on show. Black Dance Archive. State of Emergency. FOC

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd High Voltage is our mixed bill of new, devised works from the resident DanceEast performance groups and selected regional dance companies. Tickets £10 and £7.

Friday 27th 1.30pm, Saturday 28th 11am and 2pm Constellations. Aracaldanza in association with MOKO Dance. Suitable for everyone over 4 years old….Wonderful fun dance, ingenious puppetry and terrific digital visuals. It’s an absolute must see for all the family a great introduction to dance for young children. Tickets £10, £7 and Family tickets £25.

On the Waterfront
Sunday 8th June Quirky Waterfront Market 10am to 4pm

Saturday 21st June Suffolk Pride March. Starts here at the Jerwood at 12 noon and procession travels up along the waterfront to the Orwell Quay with a marquee and stalls and entertainments and music. FOC.

And More
20th June through to 13th July. The Ipswich Arts Festival starts on the which incorporates a massive Big Top in Christchurch Park, 4 big weekends. Cabarets, Burlesque, Indian Mela, Films, Music, Comedy, Global Rhythms, Dance and so much more. There are leaflets with all the events listed but go on line www.ip-art.com to see it all. There is lots of free stuff.

An extra but you need to get a bit fit for this one ahead of July

12th July I have attached a poster for a fun run for the whole family. It’s called The Treehouse Colour Dash and it’s to raise money for EACH Treehouse Appeal. All the information is on the poster so have a read through and see if it’s up your street.

Don’t forget to join my cakeandcatwalk facebook page to see regular postings of new stock.

This is the best month for Ipswich and makes it a great place to live. So get involved and make the most of all the events and happenings. Always check out www.ipswich-waterfront.co.uk for more.

Blessings as always. Look forward to see you soon.

Lynn