This page includes editable artwork for posters and flyers. Just click the image or link to download a source file which just needs the date changed for each event.
I have also included a timeline of the various tasks that I know about which are associated with each event. Please add other tasks that you know of.
Online Publicity Posting
- Post to 1st Kirton website e.g. https://1stkirton.suffolkscouts.org.uk/1st-kirton-car-boot-sale-4/
- Village Diary email [email protected] seen here: https://www.kirton-suffolk.info/village-diary/
- Kirton & Falkenham Review email to [email protected] seen here: https://www.kirton-suffolk.info/
- All Events In: (appears in Google near me) “Create Event” at https://allevents.in/felixstowe?ref=cityselect-eventlist-nearby e.g. https://allevents.in/ipswich/1st-kirton-car-boot-sale/80003566893013
- Felixstowe Nub News: “Add Your Event” at https://felixstowe.nub.news/events seen here: https://felixstowe.nub.news/whats-on
- Facebook groups (reaches most people) you must be logged in to Facebook to click these:
- Trimley, Kirton & Falkenham Friends & Neighbours,
- Felixstowe – The Residents’ Page,
- Kirton (suffolk) and local area community page,
- Felixstowe Trimley and Surrounding Towns,
- Felixstowe Trimley & Kirton Residents Events,
- Felixstowe – The Local People’s Page,
- Felixstowe,
- 1st Kirton Scout Group
- Suffolk Fetes Fairs and Events,
- Suffolk Notice Board,
- What’s On in Suffolk,
- What’s on in Suffolk with Eastlife,
- Felixstowe local events,
- Events in Felixstowe and surrounding areas,
- Felixstowe Events Group
Calendar
The calendar is online here https://1stkirton.suffolkscouts.org.uk/calendar/
Most of you are already calendar administrators, and you or I can add other people to this list.
If you have a google account, you can add this calendar with this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=dmtoYjNtajI1aGZpYzkyMTlpNXVsMjl1YWdAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ
Spring Jumble Sale
We have booked the Church Hall several years in advance. It is booked with Sue Claydon [email protected] Here is the last email (of 3 Feb 2024) which I booked: “Hi Sue, This email is just to make sure that you still have our Jumble Sales booked. As always they are on the second Saturday of March and October.Here are the next twenty:Scouts Jumble Sale, Church Hall:2024 Mar 9, 2024 Oct 12, 2025 Mar 8, 2025 Oct 11, 2026 Mar 14, 2026 Oct 10, 2027 Mar 13, 2027 Oct 9, 2028 Mar 11, 2028 Oct 14, 2029 Mar 10, 2029 Oct 13, 2030 Mar 9, 2030 Oct 12, 2031 Mar 8, 2031 Oct 11, 2032 Mar 13, 2032 Oct 9, 2033 Mar 12, 2033 Oct 8, 2034 Mar 11, 2034 Oct 14 – Kevin”. The church no longer support the scouts, and they sometimes mess us around – so keep records of your communications with them, and send them new booking emails every couple of years.
- 1st January or earlier Contact SuperiorExports on WhatsApp +44 7771 514023 with text e.g. “Our next Jumble sale is Saturday 14 March 2026, can you organize a pickup for the following Monday, please? 1st Kirton Scout Group Hut, 1 Church Ln, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0PT (GPS 52.00944,1.32270 +Code 285F+Q3 Ipswich ///nipped.wished.ascendant)”
- Online publicity posted on 1st February
- Flyer circulated 300 copies two weeks before artwork here
- Banners put out previous Sunday
- Monday Treasurer order float from bank (see Treasurer page)
- Jumble pickup previous Wednesday Scouts 6:45pm – 8pm
- Thursday Treasurer pick up float from bank (see Treasurer page)
- Held Second Saturday of March. Customers From 2pm – 3:30pm
- Banners taken down after sale
- Treasurer BACS transfers the payment for the Church Hall booking, after the sale.
- SuperiorExports lorry visits on Monday your driver might be WhatsApp +44 7419 112204 or may be WhatsApp +44 7884 848785 You need to weigh the bags and boxes before they arrive – totals in kg for each catagory from the poster. There is a scales in the Hut leader’s room. e.g. Clothes 539.3 kg Shoes 78.3 kg Bags & Belts 44.6 kg Bric a Brac 127.5 kg Bedding 120.5 kg
Details
1st Kirton Spring Jumble Sale 2026
Saturday 14 March 2026
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Location: Kirton Church Hall, 3 Church Lane, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0PU
(GPS 52.00928,1.32255 +Code 285F+P2 Ipswich ///milder.starring.unusable)
Jumble Sale to raise money for 1st Kirton Scout Group.
All Welcome.
Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks Available.
Toilet facilities.
We hope to see you there.
Entrance 50p (children free)
Pickup: Previous Wednesday 6:45pm-8pm
Drop-off at the Hut: Previous Wed 7pm-9pm, Sat 10am-1pm
Sorry no large electricals
Contact: [email protected]
Web: 1stkirton.suffolkscouts.org.uk
facebook.com/1stkirton
Village Yard Sale
- 1st March or earlier contact parish council to book Village Green (no cost) email [email protected] text e.g. “Please may we (scouts) book the green again this year, for the Village Yard Sale, for Saturday 18 April 2026?”
- Online publicity posted on 1st March
- Flyer circulated 1st March artwork here
- Held on a Saturday in April. Customers from 10am – 3pm
Details
Kirton Village Yard Sale Trail
Saturday 18 April 2026
Time: 10:00am – 3pm
Location: Kirton Village Green, 5 Trimley Rd, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0QN
Free Parking: Kirton Village Green Parking Entrance, opposite 11 Falkenham Rd, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0NP
(GPS 52.0079, 1.3177 +Code 2859+43 Ipswich ///takers.dancer.disposal)
Refreshment: Available
Annual yard sale in aid of local Kirton causes.
Sell your unwanted items from the comfort of your garage or yard without the need to load up your car.
Pay £5 to be on our map and raise funds for your own good causes from the comfort of your own front garden.
Or borrow a yard from a friend in the village.
A map will be available, on the day, from the Village Green, for a minimum donation of 50p.
We hope to see you there – selling or buying.
All Welcome.
Sell stuff from your garage or yard
(or borrow one from a friend in the village)
£5 to be on the map
List your yard for £5 ASAP to be included on our map
Contact: Emma email [email protected]
TXT/phone 07742 227877
BACS SortCode 53-61-24 A/C 72265272
Name 1st Kirton Scouts
Web: 1stkirton.suffolkscouts.org.uk
facebook.com/1stkirton
Car Boot Sale
- 1st March book the Rec with John Beer TXT 07817 255829 It is usually the third Sunday in May, but can vary (always first Sunday after the end of the local football season)
- As soon as you have a confirmed date – book Ice Cream here: Alexanders Ices They pay us a percentage of profits.
- Online publicity posted on 1st April
- When you receive emails from buyers, reply with the “Email Reply” below
- Monday Treasurer order float from bank (see Treasurer page)
- Thursday Treasurer pick up float from bank (see Treasurer page)
- Friday (day before) 5pm pick up Rec keys from John Beer (arrange earlier in the week by TXT) at 9 Croxton Close, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0NJ and drop them with Martyn 12 Bucklesham Road, Kirton
- Friday midnight treasurer adds the last bookings to the list of Surname/Registration plate pre-bookings and shares it on WhatsApp.
- Held Third Sunday of May (football season depending). Customers From 10am – 2pm
- Drop keys through John Beer’s letterbox 9 Croxton Close, Kirton after Rec locked up (at around 3pm)
Details
1st Kirton Car Boot Sale
Sunday 17 May 2026
Time: 10am-2pm (Sellers 9am)
Location: Kirton Recreation Ground, 2 Back Road, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0QQ
(GPS 52.0035,1.3201 +code 283C+93 Ipswich)
Car Boot Sale to raise money for 1st Kirton Scout Group.
All Welcome.
There will be refreshments and toilet facilities available, and a play area for the children.
Sellers £6 in advance, or £8 on the day – van/trailer +£2
Buyers £1 per car, 50p walk-in, children free
1st Kirton Scout Group
Pre-Booking: [email protected]
BACS SortCode 53-61-24 A/C 72265272
Name 1st Kirton Scouts
Ref: Your registration or name
or just turn up on the day.
Web: 1stkirton.suffolkscouts.org.uk
facebook.com/1stkirton
Email Reply
Thank you for your interest in our Car Boot Sale.
To book in advance at the discount prices of
Car £6
Van £8
Trailer +£2
please pay by BACS:
Sort Code: 53-61-24
Account Number: 72265272
Account Name: 1st Kirton Scouts
Reference: Your Last Name or Vehicle Registration
- Kevin Shepherd
1st Kirton Scout Group Treasurer
[email protected]
Autumn Jumble Sale
- 1st July or earlier Contact SuperiorExports on WhatsApp +44 7771 514023 with text e.g. “Our next Jumble sale is Saturday 14 October 2026, can you organize a pickup for the following Monday, please? 1st Kirton Scout Group Hut, 1 Church Ln, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0PT (GPS 52.00944,1.32270 +Code 285F+Q3 Ipswich ///nipped.wished.ascendant)”
- Online publicity posted on 1st September
- Flyer circulated 300 copies two weeks before artwork here
- Banners put out previous Sunday
- Monday Treasurer order float from bank (see Treasurer page)
- Jumble pickup previous Wednesday Scouts 6:45pm – 8pm
- Thursday Treasurer pick up float from bank (see Treasurer page)
- Held Second Saturday of October. Customers From 2pm – 3:30pm
- Banners taken down after sale
- SuperiorExports lorry visits on Monday your driver might be WhatsApp +44 7419 112204 or may be WhatsApp +44 7884 848785 You need to weigh the bags and boxes before they arrive – totals in kg for each catagory from the poster. There is a scales in the Hut leader’s room. e.g. Clothes 539.3 kg Shoes 78.3 kg Bags & Belts 44.6 kg Bric a Brac 127.5 kg Bedding 120.5 kg
Details
1st Kirton Autumn Jumble Sale 2025
Saturday 11 October 2025
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Location: Kirton Church Hall, 3 Church Lane, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0PU
(GPS 52.00928,1.32255 PlusCode 285F+P2 Ipswich ///milder.starring.unusable)
Jumble Sale to raise money for 1st Kirton Scout Group.
All Welcome.
Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks Available.
Toilet facilities.
We hope to see you there.
Entrance 50p (children free)
Pickup: Wednesday 8 Oct 6:45pm-8pm
Drop-off at the Hut: Wed 8 Oct 7pm-9pm, Sat 11 Oct 10am-1pm
Sorry no large electricals
Contact: [email protected]
Web: 1stkirton.suffolkscouts.org.uk
facebook.com/1stkirton
Book Sale
- Held at various times throughout the year. Customers From 10am – 2pm
- Online publicity posted on 1st Previous Month
Details
1st Kirton Books, DVDs and CDs Sale
Sunday 22 February 2026
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: 1st Kirton Scout Group Hut, 1 Church Ln, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0PT
(GPS 52.00944,1.32270 +Code 285F+Q3 Ipswich ///nipped.wished.ascendant)
Book Sale to raise money for 1st Kirton Scout Group.
Refreshments available.
All Welcome.
Books, DVDs and CDs 20p each or 10 for £1
If you would like to donate any books, DVDs or CDs to this event please
Contact: Emma [email protected] (07742) 227877
Web: 1stkirton.suffolkscouts.org.uk
facebook.com/1stkirton
Venues and Locations
GPS accuracy – 5th decimal place ~ 1.1m
1st Kirton Scout Group Hut, 1 Church Ln, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0PT
(GPS 52.00944,1.32270 +Code 285F+Q3 Ipswich ///nipped.wished.ascendant)
Kirton Church Hall, 3 Church Lane, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0PU
(GPS 52.00928,1.32255 +Code 285F+P2 Ipswich ///milder.starring.unusable)
Kirton and Falkenham Village Hall, 65 Falkenham Rd, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0QW
(GPS 52.00496,1.32313 +Code 283F+X7 Ipswich ///ethic.movements.napkins)
Kirton Village Green Parking Entrance, opposite 11 Falkenham Rd, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0NP
(GPS 52.00785,1.31765 +Code 2859+43 Ipswich ///takers.dancer.disposal)
Kirton Recreation Ground Parking Entrance, 2 Back Road, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0QQ
(GPS 52.0035,1.3201 +Code 283C+93 Ipswich ///chitchat.trick.arming)
