18th Apr | Theatre Trip

‘Aycking’ with laughter!

Sixteen members of Capel Ladies’ Club thoroughly enjoyed the first night of Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Improbable Fiction’ production at East Bergholt. The play, a comedy verging on a farce, was staged by the East Bergholt Dramatic Society in The Constable Hall.

The title is taken from a line in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night: “If this was played upon a stage, I would condemn it as an improbable fiction.”

Improbable though the play is titled, the production and acting were more than probable and, judging by the gales of laughter, were a great success. Continue reading →

4th Apr | A Royal Year – illustrated talk by Ken Stone

Apr4

Capel Ladies’ Club was treated to a fascinating tour through a year in the life of Her Majesty the Queen by Ipswich Royal watcher Ken Stone.

The tour, of the 2012 Jubilee Year, was illustrated throughout by colour photographs, most of them taken at very close range. Continue reading →

21st Mar | Annual Meal at the Bramford Cock

Mar21

There was a convivial atmosphere at the Bramford Cock on March 21st for Capel Ladies’ Annual Meal. An enjoyable evening for everyone!

7th Mar | The Making of Gog and Magog

Mar7

It was all going so well, too! Our meetings planner that was! Then we had a slight hiccup – and had to find another speaker at short notice for our March meeting! Fortunately Jan Barker was on hand to fill the slot, and Capel Ladies had a very enjoyable evening learning all about “The Making of Gog and Magog”! Continue reading →

* STOP PRESS | CHANGE TO ADVERTISED PROGRAMME (7th March) *

Feb28

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Julie Garwood is now unable to give her chiropody talk on Caring For Your Feet. At the last minute we have managed to find another speaker, Mrs Jan Barker, who has an interesting tale to tell of her own experiences…

21st Feb | DVD Evening

Feb21

“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”

Capel Ladies DVD Night at the Vine Lounge was well-attended. Everyone had turned up to see “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”, whether they had seen it before or not! Excellent film, which we could all relate to, and which had a happy, feel-good ending! Nibbles and the odd glass of wine also helped to make the evening a jolly occasion!

7th Feb | The Azores – talk & slides by Geo Fradgley

Feb7

What does the word “Azores” make you think of? For me it has associations of Storms, Sailing Ships and Pirates, and as it turned out, I wasn’t far wrong. Geo Fradgley is a great fan of The Azores having holidayed there many times, and on a cold wet night in February he came to share his enthusiasm for them with Capel Ladies. Continue reading →

17th Jan | Capel Ladies Club A.G.M.

Jan17

People are always afraid of coming to A.G.M.s in case they get dragged onto club committees, so it was good to see a reasonable turnout for ours! We even managed to persuade 4 new people onto the Capel Ladies Committee, without too much dragging, either! These lovely ladies are Wendy Keeble, Pat Bradford, Molly Johansen and Penny Wilson-Downe (who was particularly brave, being a fairly new member too!) Welcome to you all! Continue reading →

* STOP PRESS | Capel Ladies AGM *

Jan8

Don’t forget our forthcoming AGM on Thursday 17^th January!

It’s at 7.45pm in the Library – and after choosing 5 new members for our Committee we’re holding our –

Novelty Knick-Knack Competition!!

Remember to bring along your unusual charity-shop purchase for display! The item which gets the most votes will earn a prize for the owner – it could be YOU!!!

A look back at the Capel Ladies 2012 programme

Jan1

Below is a summary of our programme of events in 2012.
Read the reports of each meeting and outing by clicking on the ‘R’ next to the date.

Jan 19th	R	A.G.M. & Bingo
Feb 2nd	R	The Book Surgeon – Messrs M & B Holton
Feb 16th	R	2011 Christmas Dinner
Mar 1st	R	‘Travel to Dangerous & Unusual Places’ – Jim O’Brien
Mar 15th	R	Ghost Walk around Ipswich
Apr 5th	R	‘William Pretty & Son: A Suffolk Family & Corsetry Manufacturer’ – Roger Kennell
Apr 19th	R	Theatre Trip: ‘Bedroom Farce’ at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
May 3rd	R	DVD Evening in the Vine Lounge
May 17th	R	Garden Visit: Helmingham Hall (daytime visit) *CANCELLED*
Jun 7th	R	Cake Decorating – Glenda Price
Jun 21st	R	Greyhound Racing at Romford Stadium (daytime visit)
Jul 5th	R	Summer Social
Jul 19th	R	Wattisham Airbase Visit
Aug 9th	R	Summer Buffet Evening at the Bramford Cock
Aug 23rd		NO MEETING
Sep 6th	R	‘Couture, Hats & Fascinators’ – Debra Johnson
Sep 20th		~~Stained Glass Demonstration at Needham Market~~ *CANCELLED*
Oct 4th	R	‘Hatch, Match and Despatch’ (the work of a Lady Registrar) – Jane Parker
Oct 18th	R	Visit to Dove Close complex, Capel St Mary (meet 7.15pm at Dove Close)
Nov 1st	R	Make-up Demonstration – Sue Helyer
Nov 15th	R	Christmas Shopping Trip
Dec 6th	R	Christmas Craft Evening
Dec 20th	R	Christmas Social in the Vine Lounge
Jan 17th (2013)	R	Capel Ladies Club A.G.M.

To find out what’s in store for 2013, click on our ‘2013 Programme’ at the top of this page.

Don’t forget our forthcoming AGM on Thursday 17th January!

It’s at 7.45pm in the Library – and after choosing 5 new members for our Committee we’re holding our –

Novelty Knick-Knack Competition!!

Remember to bring along your unusual charity-shop purchase for display! The item which gets the most votes will earn a prize for the owner – it could be YOU!!!

Don’t forget our forthcoming AGM on Thursday 17^th January!