Group Organiser: Jean Rogers - Tel: 01473 622462

IPSWICH GROUP

Group Organiser: Jean Rogers - Tel: 01473 622462

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March 2013 Newsletter

The year has started well with a visit from Juvela in February. Rosemary and team prepared 6 dishes within the hour which we all enjoyed sampling and sharing. Dan and Claire from Glorious Fodder promoted their small GF local company. Their chocolate brownie was absolutely delicious, but it didn’t last long enough.

In March, a small group had the opportunity to meet the Mayor of Ipswich, learn about Ipswich’s history and enjoy a coffee and GF cakes in her parlour. You can see photos of the event on the facebook page. My thanks to Lynn for organising the event for us.

Angie has started a pub event on the first Tuesday of each the month, down at the Brewery Tap in Ipswich.

We are in the process of refreshing the list of local places that provide GF meals. Please email me if you have had a good experience at any pubs, local restaurants and we’ll share the list on the coeliac uk web site.

As promised in the last newsletter, the committee has planned a number of events for the year. I hope that there is something for everyone from meals out, walks and afternoon teas!

Dates for your diary

Please remember that whatever the event, you are very welcome to bring members of your family or your friends along with you.

Updates to these events are available:

or Facebook:

First Tuesday every month 7.30pm The Brewery Tap

Cliff Road Dock Estate

Cliff Road, Ipswich,

Suffolk IP3 0AT

Organiser – Angie England

Wednesday 17th April 7.00 pmSaigon Restaurant

11 Hamilton Rd,

Felixstowe,

Suffolk IP11 7AX

The Saigon is a contemporary Vietnamese restaurant in Felixstowe, the staff are very aware of Gluten Free diets. Our meal with be a buffet style with a lot of choice to please all diners.
We had a very enjoyable event here a while ago.

Price is £16.50 per head

Please book you place by 10th Aprilwith Jill () or email

Organiser –Jill Richardson

13th – 19th May is Coeliac Awareness Week

The theme this year is based on “gut feeling” and aims to raise awareness of coeliac symptoms.I have a small number of posters that I will try and get out to GP surgeries and the hospital.

Saturday 18th May 5.30pm The Oak’s Gluten Free Afternoon Tea

The Oak’s Tearooms

1 Crescent Rd,

Felixstowe,

IP11 7BY

The Oaks will be providing a fantastic selection of GF treats for £9.95 per person. Places are limited, so please check with Lynn for availability and to secure your booking.

Organiser -

Lynn Beal

43 The Josselyns

Trimley St Mary

Felixstowe IP11 0XN

Saturday 8th June 3.00 pm Family Picnic and Games

St Michael’s Church Hall extension and village green,

Martlesham Heath

IP5 3SL

Lindsay and Jill are planning an Olympic style family fun afternoon. So,pack a picnic and come and join us on the Green at Martlesham Heath. Coffee, teas and cold drinks will be available. Everyone welcome.

Organisers – Lindsay and Jill

Saturday 20th July 10.00 am Summer Walk

TBC –we’ll watch the British weather and see what the summer brings.

Saturday 7th September 2.00 pm AGM – Bring a “plate” and your favourite recipe.

St Michael’s Church Hall

Martlesham Heath

IP5 3SL

After much discussion, we decided that once we complete the formalities for the AGM, that it would be a great idea to just share our favourite GF dish and perhaps a favourite recipe.

Organiser – Jean Rogers

Saturday 26th October 6.30 pm Chilli and Quiz Night

St Michael’s Church Hall

Martlesham Heath

IP5 3SL

This will be aimed for families and friends and builds on last year’s successful “Bangers and Mash” night. There will be a small charge to cover the food and the cost of the hall. More information will be available late summer.

Organiser – The Committee and any volunteers

Saturday 19th November 4.30 pm Children’s Pizza Night

Pizza Express

Lloyds Ave

Ipswich

Organiser – Lindsay and Jill

This is still a soft booking and more information will be available nearer the time. Please check with us.

December Christmas Meal 7.00pm

TBC - at this stage - we’ll keep you posted.

Useful Information

Southwold Pier

Our famous 'Gluten-Free Batter Days' are always on the first Saturday of the month. Do you miss out on fish and chips when the family indulges? Well let it be a thing of the past. Every first Saturday of the month we are offering Gluten-free battered cod, haddock and plaice & chips and battered sausage & chips in the Beach Café and The Boardwalk Restaurant. The oil will be emptied and the fryers cleaned on Friday evening in the Café in readiness for Saturday morning. Only the gluten-free batter will be used all day. This will happen on the first Saturday of every month. And from January we will have gluten-free pizzas in The Clockhouse. We also have gluten-free cakes on offer every day in The Boardwalk Restaurant, The Clockhouse and The Beach Café. See you there for a coffee and a slice of Coffee & Walnut Cake! We can also do Gluten-free waffle ice cream cones and ice cream - come on, you can have a real feast!

Fish and Chips in Felixstowe
Regal Fish Bar & Restaurant
Sea Road
Felixstowe
IP11 2DD
Tel: 01394 273977

GF Fish and Chips - £8.95.

GF Pizza’s are now available at the following Ipswich and Woodbridge restaurants:

Member’s feedback – please check to makes sure that there are no delays while your GF pizza is prepared!

• Dominoes

• Pizza Hut

• Prezzo

• Ask (Italian)

Glad About Baking

Wendy Phillips promoted her local bakery business at the recent AGM. She bakes GF cakes, biscuits and might be just the answer for a special treat for a birthday that you are looking for.

More information is available:

Glorious Fodder

Dan and Claire Holland specialise in the production of homemade Gluten Free Bakes, Cakes and Savoury Delights. They are based near Needham Market and they have recently started selling their products at local Farmers' Markets, via their website and hopefully local cafe's, delis, sandwich shops etc.

Please have a look at their website where you can find details of Farmers' Markets they will be attending over the next 2 months.

Tel: (07795) 388190

Bentley Butchers

They have been recommended by a member for their GF product range which includes sausages, burgers, marinated and stuffed meat range e.g. chicken kiev, garlic satays etc.