We live in hope……..I write this with a very nice scarf wrapped around me to keep the chill of! Some summer we are having!

But it’s all going to change ready for Thursday June 11^th and it will be the warmest night of the year. Just perfect for coming to our Midsummer Shopping Night to celebrate Cake & Catwalk and Vanilla Magazine 5^th anniversaries.

A relaxed evening of live music with James Nunn and Elly Tree. A fashion show, Hair and beauty demos and over 26 stalls full of fashion, beauty, homewares and more.

It starts at 7 through to 9.30pm. Tickets £5 in advance or £7.50 on the door with a glass of pink fizz thrown in. The stand holders are donating from their shops prizes to the raffle I am doing a fashion hamper as a prize.

A great girl’s night out. I have tickets available in the shop as do several other of Vanilla’s advertisers who are involved in the event. Also a chance to see all your favourite boutiques under one roof and shop in the best little boutique in Ipswich.

Profits from the evening will be donated to Lighthouse a local charity supporting and embracing women and children who have suffered, or at risk from domestic abuse or violence.

Entertain Me

Pulse is well under way and as ever it’s a mixed bag of wild and woolly entertainment. It’s all fascinating and definitely worth trying out some of the acts that may or may not make you laugh, smile or gag. www.pulseipswich.co.uk

Then we move swiftly into IPArt from 20^th June to 13^th July. From Shakespeare to Skate park. From Picnic concerts to Pride & Prejudice. From Mela to music with the Jazz festival thrown in. The New Wolsey has an amazing programme of events to suit everyone.www.ip-art.com

The Jazz Festival on 19^th and 20^th June includes Clare Teal, Quentin Colllins, workshops, films and numerous gigs. www.ipswichjazzfestival.org.uk

DanceEast has the Ghandini Juggling. A fusion of juggling and ballet on 26^th June.

Saturday 13^th June Lavenham Summer Market 10am to 4pm.

Sunday 21st June Woodbridge Regatta

Sunday 21 St Peters Street Market 10am to 4pm, which if the weather holds is very special with some really interesting and unusual crafts, antiques and vintage items.

Restore Revive and Relax

This is something I have not done before. I am organising a Yoga day here at the Jerwood on Saturday 25^th July, 10 am to 5pm.

There will be classes to suit all levels and include all different styles including Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Iyengar, chair, inversions with meditation and discussions taught by a range of teachers. Natasha Hodge from Wide Eyed Nutrition will be giving us a talk and providing the healthy gluten and sugar free lunch. The cost of the whole day is £40 which includes lunch.

If you would like further information about booking please email me directly and I will contact you.

Spaces of course are limited so get in quick.

We already have a large following and dedicated yoga devotees here at DanceEast who are champing at the bit for more.

This is a great opportunity for you to try out these styles with expert instructors who will help you get started or align your posture or move you into positions you never knew you could do.