Celebrating Felixstowe's Literary Heritage with Halloween Evening at Hotel Coco
Felixstowe celebrated its literary heritage with a Halloween evening of books, history, and ghost stories at Hotel Coco, Felixstowe, complete with cocktails.
Finals Day - Trimley (Cranfield) Bowls Club
The club Finals Day is always an occasion to look forward to, with high quality bowling on display, and this year was no exception! The event was very well supported by members, family and friends, who were treated to some hard-fought but friendly games.
Felixstowe Photography - Photo by Lori
Lovely peaceful quiet walk to the beach this morning 😊
Landguard Fort Felixstowe School Concert
Landguard Fort was delighted to host Felixstowe School’s Gala Concert again last summer. It is such a lovely event that sees students of all ages performing to an audience made up of their parents. We are honoured to make our iconic Fort available for this occasion. The Fort is not only a historic landmark, but a vital part of Felixstowe’s identity. Hosting events such as this allows us to celebrate that connection and showcase the Fort as a proud symbol of our community.
Think you Know the 'Con Club'? Think Again...
If you’ve lived in Felixstowe for a while, you’ve probably walked past our building a thousand times. Maybe you thought it was a place for secret handshakes, or perhaps you assumed you needed a certain political leaning just to get through the door.
Felixstowe Town Council Named National Finalist for Climate Response of the Year
Felixstowe Town Council has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Climate Response of the Year category of the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) Star Council Awards 2025/26 — national awards recognising innovation and excellence across England’s parish and town councils.
Are you able to help out on Monday 1st December collecting for the Lions Club?
Are you able to help out on Monday 1st December collecting for the Lions?
"Lest We Forget" a Poem by Sarah Lou Cawdron
The day I visited you is the day my life changed
Local Photography
Check out the latest beautiful photography by local photographers.
PENspiration!
August was a hotbed of creativity and September followed suit. As the seasons shift, how do you keep motivated and how can you be kinder to yourself and take a break? Virginia Betts is a tutor, writer poet and actor from Suffolk, bringing you a bit of ink to inspire your creative fire.
Little Tips to Keep Your Chin Up this Autumn
It’s that time of year again when the evenings draw in and the sky turns that inky black far earlier than I’d like. I’m not a great fan of the early winter weeks. If you feel the same, you’re not alone. Over the years I’ve learned a few simple things that help me ride the season more kindly. Perhaps they’ll help you too.
Felixstowe Town Council Explores Future of Palace Cinema
Felixstowe Town Council has begun exploring the potential acquisition of the Palace Cinema, one of the town’s most recognisable cultural landmarks.
PENspiration!
New Gainsborough Exhibition Opens at Landguard Fort, Exploring Art, History & Georgian Scandal
Landguard Fort is proud to unveil its latest attraction: a compelling new exhibition dedicated to an early landscape work of celebrated Suffolk-born artist Thomas Gainsborough – focussing on his rarely seen painting of Landguard Fort itself.
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse New Summer Menu
Hotel Coco and Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Felixstowe
PENspiration! Get Stuck into a Good Book this June!
Virginia Betts is a tutor, writer poet and actor from Suffolk, bringing you a bit of ink to inspire your creative fire.
Felixstowe School Global Citizenship Trip 2025
A Poem by Charles Mugleston: "The Unity of Spirit"
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Hope to Connect Networking Event: Connecting People with Cancer
Come join us at our Hope to Connect Networking Event, where you can meet new people and build meaningful connections in a welcoming space.
PENspiration! It ‘May’ be an Oldie But is it a Goodie?
This month I dust off my music collection which inspires my work. By Virginia Betts, Suffolk author, actor, poet and tutor.
Felixstowe Town Council Elects New Mayor for Municipal Year 2025/26
At its Annual Council Meeting on 21 May, Felixstowe Town Council elected Cllr Corrine Franklin as the Mayor of Felixstowe for the Municipal Year 2025/26. On the same evening Cllr Darren Aitchison was appointed as the Deputy Mayor.
A Week of Music-Making with Suffolk Choirs!
Suffolk choirs welcome American friends for a week of music-making and two exciting concerts in Felixstowe and Ipswich
A Message from the New Mayor Felixstowe
It was an honour to have been elected as Mayor of Felixstowe for 2025 by my fellow Town Councillors at the Annual Council Meeting in May. Having served as Deputy Mayor to Cllr David Rowe last year, I know I have a tough act to follow. I look forward to the challenge and am delighted to be supported by Cllr Darren Aitchinson, who will serve as Deputy Mayor.
PENspiration! Here’s Hoping April Showered You with Sunshine & Success!
Virginia Betts is a tutor, writer poet and actor from Suffolk. An eternal optimist and mid-life-creative advocate, she’d like to point out that it’s never too late to live the dream. And with this month’s blog, some ink to inspire and ignite your creative fire.