Here we are again in the lead up to the manic buying frenzy … Why do we do it, I ask myself? My message is simple - spend it wisely as we all have too much so don’t waste it.
I have been searching again this year to ensure we have lots of lovely things at reasonable prices. The new Suzie Blue range includes bracelets from £9 and necklaces from £12. The earrings and rings from Funky Jewellery are priced from £8 up to £12, and necklaces from £18. We have a great selection of scarves from £9 up to £35, and I’ve just had the new delivery from Pasha with new designs - earrings from £12, bracelets from £14 and necklaces from £16 to £30. Hats, felt gloves and berets have just arrived, as well as all the other interesting bits and pieces I have collected along the way.
The shop will be open on Sundays from this weekend, from 11am to 2pm (later if there are still customers).
Special offer for my customers…..Your pre Christmas temptation:
If you print off this blog and bring it into the shop I will give you 10% discount on purchases over £10. Offer available from Saturday 9th November to Sunday 17th November 2013
A few nice events to look out for:
Friday 8th and Saturday 9th on the Sailing Barge Victor
Magic Lantern Show staring Peppers Ghost
This great show is being performed aboard the historic sailing barge Victor (moored outside Old Custom House)
Peppers Ghost is a group of actors/musicians who perform shows, in period costume from the Victorian era, which include music, songs, monologues and comic entertainment with turn of century humour
Sunday 10th Woodbridge Community Hall, the Quirky Christmas Market. 10am to 4pm. free entry.
Sunday 17th St Peters Street Market from 10am to 4pm…Lots of really interesting stalls and Cathy at Love One has a real knack of finding some unusual clever people. This year there will be 30 stalls plus lots of lovely food. This also spills into St Peters Church on the Waterfront with small craft stalls
Sunday 17th The Big Switch On takes place and the fun starts at 2pm with the lights going on at 16.55. So many good reasons to come to Ipswich on this day.
Also on the 17th Giant Christmas craft and gift fair at the Cameo Hotel London Road Copdock 10 am to 4pm. And another at Gresham’s Sports Centre on Tuddenham Road.12noon to 4.30pm.
Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th.Ipswich Christmas Market. With Food, wine, singing, rides, grotto, crafts and other festive delight. Details can be found on www.allaboutipswich.com
Thursday 21st 4pm Santa sails into from the Quayside and will board an historic fire engine to take him to St Giles Circus.
Sunday 24th Cool Yule Festive Market at Snape Maltings All day.
Wednesday 27th Martlesham Leisure has a small but select Christmas Shopping day from 10am to 4pm. This is for members but they would give you a warm welcome if you came along.
Wednesday 27th There is also another Christmas Gift Fair at Finn Valley Golf Club from 6pm to 9pm
Thursday 28th Ufford Park Pamper evening from 7pm to 9pm.
These and other events in the area can be found on www.ipswich-waterfront.co.uk. A brilliant site and a great place to promote your own events - for free! You can also find Cake & Catwalk listed here, along with a great 360 degree Google Tour - it’s like getting a sneaky visit before you get here! Click here to see more.
29th and 30th November DanceEast and Aldeburgh Music presents Akram Khan Company at Snape Maltings. iTMOi ( in the mind of igor) Wayward, passionate and captivating. Never disappointing. As always I can thoroughly recommend this company and urge you not to miss it. Booking 01728 687110. Tickets from £8 to £22.
Here at Jerwood we are getting ready for our Christmas production here. Arthur Pita’s production of the Little Match Girl. Based on Hans Christian Anderson tale is a touching tale of impoverished young street girl, her hopes and dreams beautifully told through song, dance and original live music. Suitable for everyone from 4 years. Starting on Thursday 12th to Tuesday 24th December tickets are priced from £7, £10 and family tickets £25. www.danceeast.co.uk
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I will be doing another update during November as there is more to tell you. Please use your discount offer..I look forward to seeing you soon.
Blessings.
Lynn Turner
Cake & Catwalk
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