The Springfield Follies were formed in 1948, to raise funds for Springfield Junior School. The group was set up by Bert Taylor, Bob Sharman, and other members of the Parents’ and Teachers’ Association, along with the school’s headmaster, Mr Leslie Stow, who had a great enthusiasm for drama.

Over the decades, the Follies have performed popular annual pantomimes at various schools, including Springfield, and Chantry, Copleston and Westbourne High Schools, as well as Olde Tyme and variety shows across the Ipswich area.

Some of the current members have been with the Follies for nearly 50 years, but the friendly group, which feels like one big family, is always keen to welcome new members with new ideas as well.

The Springfield Follies continue to raise funds for local charities and good causes.

So why not go along to one of the shows at the Kesgrave Community Centre and support the Springfield Follies to help local charities.