Join us for a Heartwarming Christmas Day
Sudbury Community Christmas full of festive Cheer, good food, good company. Once again The Sudbury Community Depot will be hosting a lunch on Christmas Day for the Community of Sudbury and surrounding villages. The lunch will be held as usual at The Masonic Hall North
The team are hugely grateful to our local Freemasons for supporting this event every year. Without their support, sharing the true spirit of Christmas with our Community wouldn't be possible. If you would otherwise be alone on Christmas day, or
day. All are welcome, whatever age, whatever reason, we will be pleased to see you. Its always a lovely jolly day, with a bit of a sing song after lunch and lots of smashing
We serve a traditional Christmas lunch. Vegetarians catered for. We can accommodate special dietary advance.
Transport can be provided for those that need it. We can also deliver a lunch to you if you are housebound and cannot get to us. There is no charge for the lunch.
Vegetable preparation volunteers will begin at 8 am, as there is a substantial amount of vegetables to prepare. Transport volunteers are needed to ferry guests from afterwards. Guests will be collected at 12 noon and returned at 3 pm. These are the volunteer roles we have to
Contact us: Email: sudburycommunitydepot@gmail.com or bishopteresa78@gmail.com Phone: 01787 311558
The serving station, volunteers serving and more volunteers waiting on tables
News from The Christopher Centre
Welcome from Linda and Kathy, Centre Coordinators.
beauty! We are very fortunate to live in such a pretty part of the country where we can embrace the changing of the seasons. The vibrant colour
corner now!
We have been very busy here at the Centre; our 30th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday 19th October being a very successful event. friends, old and new, to celebrate 30 years of the Christopher Centre. We were also proud to rename one of our rooms The Adrian Walters Room in honour of one of our greatest friends and supporters. Author Miriam Toosey was also present, signing and selling copies of made to The Christopher Centre.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner and co-owner of Alchemy Aesthetics,
celebration including Waitrose, Roys of Sudbury, Trims by Aubs, Centre. We are so grateful to have been chosen as recipient of these donations
classes which may be of interest to you or maybe set up a group of rooms on the website).
as little as £6.50 per hour.
We aim to continue bringing a friendly community approach to the people of Sudbury and surrounding areas, please contact us if you
For more information on the spaces and facilities we have available,
when quite a representation of these members of our community and councillors in the future. This service was made so special due to all
We held a short Service of dedication led by Revd Jennie Ridley to lay
The plaque can be seen just to the right of the Cash Machine. It was
I visited Ipswich on the 13th October to the Civic Service for the Mayor of Ipswich in St Mary-le- Tower Church. This was led by their Vicar
Centre, and was given a demonstration and had a go on the dummy. I believe it is so important to promote healthy living, and appreciate for all victims of domestic abuse, to raise awareness, understanding, provide support, counselling and hopefully prevention.
My appreciation to the Marinba Cafe where I held another successful
On Saturday 31st October I will be holding a Halloween Stall on the sweets. The Art Centre will be having a 50s and 60s Music Event led by Lj Jive School from 2.00pm to 5.00pm, I will be there to support and jive. On Tuesday 19th November I am having a Wine and Cheese
forward to the next six months of representing our wonderful town of Sudbury.
Alison Owen
It’s November …
Wow, time is speeding by!
opening times remaining the same. Even though our building may not are still contactable by telephone or email. We envisage the renovation
During the month of November we will be testing out our artistic
November when the Christmas lights in Sudbury are switched on …
Phew! Lesley & Claire Number 72 is open term time only Tuesday to Thursday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
The Brewery Tap’s Annual Sausage Roll competition
Sudbury, 21 East St, Sudbury CO10 2TP and original real ale pub. Nestled in the a welcoming environment where the community can enjoy excellent
The Tap are proud to serve real ale crafted with care and tradition by
GoStart looks for a Manager
has started recruitment for a Manager to drive our day to day activities. This will be a paid, part time,
may be interested, please send an email to Trustee David Martin, at gostart.dm@gmail.com and he will
appointments, shops and social venues. We rely on volunteer drivers and passenger assistants to provide this critical service to our community.
If you are interested in supporting us as a volunteer or we can help you with a journey, simply call 01787 242116, e-mail GoStart.ct@ gmail.com or visit GoStart.org.uk
Sudbury Library
Hello Everyone,
The Hearing Aid Clinic on the 3rd Monday of every other month; the next visit will be on Monday,16th December, from 10am –
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each month), please come along. Donations are welcome but there is no obligation. On Wednesdays we have a Shared Reading Group open to all. On Thursdays we have Wordplay for pre-schoolers at 10.30am and Open Space from 2:15pm;so if you are interested in having a friendly chat about wellbeing you can join this relaxed group where you can meet new people,
November. This will start promptly at 6pm. Doors open at 5.30; please come along early if you can. If you need any more information about this group, please call the library.
with Sudbury Choral Society visiting to lead the community in some songs. There will be a song sheet available for anyone who wishes to join in and the Friends of Sudbury Library will be serving teas for donations and running a
come along.
see a representative after 2pm.
a relaxing yoga session on Friday 22nd November. Call us for more information.
Please also consider our home library service which is available for anyone who loves to read but cannot get to the library. If you, a relative, or friend
details on to our home library service co-ordinator.
For children: - Wordplay storytelling, songs and rhymes is for our smallest customers on a Thursday morning at 10. 30am.Play sessions follow immediately afterwards till noon. We have Storytime sessions for children on Saturday mornings from 10.30am. Lego club is on Saturday afternoons
on Mondays and Thursdays for face-to-face advice; drop in or call 0300
Andrea and everyone at Sudbury Library
Acton Garden Club
Thursday 14th October
Guest speaker – Grasses by Tim Fuller ( the plantsmen’s preferred)
Come and join us at 7.30 pm in Acton Village Hall New members are always welcome, as are visitors (£4) Contact Bernie 01787 371 893
Some New Faces at Gudgeons
Prentice – and a New App!
people who have joined us here recently.
Serena Ely recently joined our established Wills, Trusts and Probate team. Sally Pryke joined the same team towards the end of September. Sally would be more than happy to assist with any requirements that obtaining a grant of probate. appointments, where that would be better for you. Otherwise, we are
& St Mary – it has a prominent spire, which is easy to see. We are also very pleased to welcome to the residential conveyancing team Claire Bartram and Pat Smith. Claire and Pat have many years of experience between them in helping clients with the legal necessities also.
If that is not enough, we have also now launched our App for Residential Conveyancing, which you can download from the App Store or Google Play. We are quite unique in the local area in having used it. This technology allows you to provide your identity documents you can now upload documents straight from your computer and send
We also handle matters involving Commercial Property and Agricultural Property, along with Matrimonial and Family cases. If we can assist you with anything, then please do get in touch.
Robert Jackson, Solicitor and Senior Partner
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‘To-Do’ List
Winston’s Wheels Disabled Dog Charity Are Fundraising
At An Antique & Vintage Festive Fayre Between 10pm & 4pm
On Saturday, 9th November In Bridge Farm Barns, Monks Eleigh, IP7 7AY.
We Will Be Running A Christmas Themed Tombola Plus A Kiddies Tombola.
Please Support Us – So We Can Support Them. Thank You
Winston’s Wheels Disabled Dog Charity Will Be Fundraising
At A Christmas Craft Fayre In The Bull Hotel, Long Melford
On Saturday, 30th November Between 11am & 3pm.
We Are Running A Christmas Themed Tombola And Selling Gift Ideas.
We Look Forward To Seeing You There. Thank You For Your Support – Past And Present.
Ebony’s Blog Life at The Shelley Centre
have all done so well. Those new to us have begun to enjoy their riding and interactions with the ponies and our returning riders have been learning to progress on Ebony, the mechanical horse.
With twelve ponies to care for as well as the Centre to maintain, fund raising is critical to ensure we can continue
two events that were both great fun and raised much needed funds – a fun dog show and a jazz evening. The sun shone on our dog show, and we had a wide range of dogs from the tiny terrier to a large Great Dane. Class included best puppy, best oldie, basic obedience, waggiest tail
evening was a new venture for us and was enjoyed by all who attended. As with all our events, it was great fun and scrumptious home-made food was available for all to enjoy. Why not join us at some of our
stable at the Shelley Centre. This would be a wonderful Christmas present for someone who loves horses. The latest pony to join the sponsorship scheme is Thomas who was featured in the last blog. The other ponies and details of how to apply to the scheme are featured on our website www.shelleyrda.com.
Saturday 19th October Quiz Evening at Polstead Village Hall. A relaxed
Saturday, 16th November
Christmas Bingo Night at Hadleigh Football Club. Website: www.shelleyrda.com Facebook: Shelley RDA Centre Telephone: 01473 824172
Oddfellows Friendly Society
November Events – ShantyFolk Performance and Talk by Lucy Lewis The Oddfellows Friendly Society meet at the Masonic Hall, North
the following events in November –Wednesday 13th November
Please join us for an afternoon of music and friendship when we
You will enjoy hearing the fascinating and engaging stories behind shanty festivals in East Anglia and The Netherlands, and have been raised thousands of pounds for good causes at a wide variety of public and the entertainment will start at 2:30pm. Wednesday 27th November
moment, and after training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst
The Fuse, reveals the triumphs and challenges of being a woman in a
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Newton Green Golf Ladies raise £300 for breast cancer charities
Newton Green Ladies Golf section have hosted two events recently to raise money for breast cancer charities and have raised £300
The theme for both events was for and fun competitive golf games were played on the competition days to raise money for this very worthy cause.
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some beautiful hangings in the Assembly Rooms in the Town Hall, the history of his Mill from its very beginning in 1720. The fabric shop is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday until 2.00 pm. history of Stephen Walters. were producing woollen cloth prior to the Norman Conquest. Food either side of the central woodlands, sheep were numerous and were
alternate threads of the warp. This became so popular more wool than was needed for their women to spin and weave into cloth for their
The wool that left the East Anglian Ports formed a considerable part
Quay to be exported overseas. The spinning and weaving of wool varying colours of blue. Weavers standing at their great wooden looms of the warp, calling from time to time to boys to bring them fresh quills
raised the nap with teazels, which still can be found in our hedges and plants to gain colours such violet, green or Murray. These were
woollen cloth than any other English county. I wonder how many people today are descendants from these
Far more information can be found in the Heritage Centre behind the Town Hall, it is well worth a visit or you can research it on line at info@
Sue Ayres
Rain does not stop play!
The children of St Gregory enjoying getting closer to nature, whatever the Rotary Club this term. The club has donated a class set of durable waterproof suits, hoping to inspire a new generation to get outside, get hands on and learn more about the world around them.
generous donation! Some children in our Nursery do not have gardens or regular access to outside play, and being able to learn outside all
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Orchard Barn News
Learning
from the past how to build a greener future
A look back at our achievements in the last 12 months
Our long term project to reinstate the 1580s Long House as our new teaching space has made fantastic progress this year, professionals, and the generous donations
earth mortar reclaimed from the old chimney. We have even re-used
Also in that last 12 months we have:
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•Delivered 750 hours of Institute of Professional Development
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‘Such a wonderful range of skills and knowledge taught and on display through the site. This will be very useful going forward in encouraging custodians of our built heritage to get stuck in!’
We still have a way to go to complete our Long House, but we are everyone who has helped us along the way!
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Writing from the Rectory
Dear reader, I am excited to inform you that we
upgrading the facilities to be more child-friendly
creche, Toddler Church and Junior Church) and are innovating with new types of events such as
positions are listed below).
Saturday, 16 November
From 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6.30 p.m.
Musical evening with The Accidentals
a six-piece female vocal harmony group from Sudbury
Accompanied by Trio Flat Broke
Hive Community Hub - Joy Abbott Hall
(Old URC Church)
School Street, Sudbury, CO10 2HA
Licensed Bar
Tickets £10
Available from Sudbury Town Hall Tourist Office and on the door
everlasting light, the hope of glory, the Prince of Peace, the Wonderful Counsellor.
Every blessing to you and yours, Revd Andrew
To be responsible for development of the mission and ministry programme for children and families within the church in consultation with the PCC and Ministry Team. To enable children and families to develop their faith and to participate fully in the life of Church, it is
the children and families, before and after sessions, with and for volunteers. For more information on how to apply visit our website
St Martin-in-the-Fields is pleased to announce an exciting new vocal leaders to help establish new musical initiatives in churches
For information and an application visit:
Advice column
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any children you may have who are under 18.
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Rotary Club of Sudbury
Jan Derbyshire receiving a cheque from Rotary President Dorothy Slatter
sponsor a young person to attend the event in August next year at Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. To qualify the young person must be aged between 18 and 26 on 1 activities out of their normal comfort zone, and leadership activities, meeting challenges young people who have attended this course candidate, or a local company would be interested in nominating a young person to attend this course, please do contact David Taylor, Sudbury Rotary Club's Secretary: secretary@sudburyrotary.com. At a recent meeting, members heard from Jan Derbyshire, Chairman of saying that time spent with horses helps people struggling with mental health issues, living with dementia, or long-term illness. The horses are specially trained to respond to each individual. Rotary President
from 3 to 8 December. Anyone wishing to get involved with this is encouraged to apply by Saturday 9 November. This event is always a and decorate a tree, do please put a note of the dates in your diary so that you can come along and enjoy the spectacle of dozens of Sudbury Rotary usually meets at Newton Green Golf Club on the
the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. With repairs planned to the access road to Newton Green Golf Club, there will be no meeting for Rotary there on 11 November, but the Special General Meeting will of all ages and interests; we also have corporate members who represent local companies. The one thing which brings us together is our wish to support our community, here and through overseas projects, and to enjoy fun and friendship while doing so. Rotarian Lesley Ford-Platt
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Our Fish & Chip Quiz night is fast approaching, forward to meeting you at our quiz, which over the years has been enjoyed by all who have come. Quiz night date is Saturday 23rd November 7pm arrival quiz start time 7.30 at The Ansell centre Hadleigh, £16 per person. There will be vegan
If you are single or there is just a couple of you
We have a Charity Psychic night on Saturday 9th November at the once before and she entertained the locals who came previously, so from this lady. These two events will of course help raise money for our rescued animals, which is very much needed in these really tough would be very much appreciated by our team and of course our dear rescued animals, my contact details are at the bottom of this page. Our two photos this month are Mia the cat and Coco the pony, Mia was one of our rescues who is now a very happy and content cat, she is a beautiful little soul. Coco is standing in the rain waiting for his lunch, his open shelter with hay inside is in the ménage near where he is standing, but as all animals that are in a
is, especially when it is meal time, Cocos 12.30pm” He did not have to wait long, and the others lunch.
becoming part of our small team and helping care for our lovely horses and with open arms and much gratitude.
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DIARY DATES November 2024
Fri 1 November
Creative Cauldrons with Funnelwick Limb Drop in between 10am-3pm, free, donations welcome
Join the team of Funnelwick Limb to explore the wonderful world of Atom and Luna Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EN
Sat 2 November
Sudbury Ramblers
AGM followed by a short walk after lunch around the paths of Long Melford. AGM at Bull Hotel, 11am for 11.30am start. Buffet lunch to be prebooked by 19 Oct Tel Alison: 07786398252
Sat 2 November
National Saturday Club: Art & Design Free art classes to 13-16 year olds
10am-12pm, sign up required
Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@gainsborough. org
Sun 3 November
Mayors Fundraising Jive Afternoon
Dancing, family-friendly fun, fundraising Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com
Sun 3 November
Jason’s Acoustic Events
2.30pm – 8.30pm
The Brewery Tap, 21 East St, Sudbury, CO10 2TP
Mon 4 November (every Monday)
Meet-Up Mondays
Adult social group. Pop along for a hot drink, nibbles and a natter. From 10am Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury
Mon 4 November (every Monday)
The Christopher Centre Open House 10am to 2pm Support & a friendly listening ear for those that need it.
10am – 12pm hot drinks & refreshments
12-1.45pm homemade hot lunches
All welcome, no charge
The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 313914
Mon 4 November (every Mon) Grow Your Wellbeing 12-week course starting Mon 2 Sept 10am to 12.30pm at Belle Vue Park, Sudbury Tel: 07530407302, e: susannah@activlives. org.uk
Tues 5 November (every term-time Tues) CLIP
Free music workshops for ages 11-19
5.30-7.30pm, no exp or booking req Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO1 2EA clipsoundandmusic.uk
Tues 5 November
The Quay Book Club
7.30pm-9.30pm in the bar
The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury www.quaysudbury.com
Tues 5 to Sat 9 Nov
Swive Elizabeth by Ella Hickson
7.45pm, booking req
Sudbury Dramatic Society
The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury www.quaysudbury.com
Weds 6 November (every Weds)
The Quay Chess Club
7.30pm.
The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury Tel: Andrew Last: 07394517613 www.sudburychessclub.weebly.com
Weds 6 November (every Weds)
Sporting Memories Club
2.15pm – 3.45pm Free weekly club for people to reminisce about sport.
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Weds 6 November (every Weds)
Shared Reading Group 2pm, free Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury
Thurs 7 November
Digital Skills 2pm-5pm
Learn to use phone, laptop & tablet Sudbury Library, Market Hill, CO10 2EN
Thurs 7 November
BINGO 2pm – 4pm
Sudbury Town Hall, Old Market Place, CO10 1TL Thurs 7 November (every Thurs)
Grow Your Community Sudbury & Gt Cornard
9.30am to 12pm at Belle Vue Park, Sudbury & sometimes at other sites. Tel: 07530407302, e: susannah@activlives. org.uk
Thurs 7 November (monthly meetings)
Working Age / Young Onset Group
7pm Maldon Grey Pub, Cats Lane, CO10 2RZ Tel John for info: 07941391107 www.parkinsonsudbury.org.uk
Thurs 7 & Fri 8 (every Thurs & Fri)
The Christopher Centre
C’art (Cake and Art Art & Craft group but not an art class. 10am – 12pm, £3, all welcome
The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 313914
Fri 8 November
Sudbury Ramblers
Bildeston circular, 5 miles
An undulating walk with good views
Meet 10.30am – start on Market Square
Street parking near Market Sq, IP7 7EB
Tel Bridget: 07557665612
Fri 8 November
A Pleasing Terror
Two ghost stories by M R James
7.30pm, over 14s only, £10
Performed by R M Lloyd Parry ‘Wonderful, magical storytelling’ Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com
Sun 10 November
Remembrance Parade
Parade forms on Market Hill and marches – 2pm Church service at St Gregory’s Church – 2.30pm
Followed by wreath laying at British & American war memorials
Parade back to Sudbury Town Hall
Mon 11 November
Sudbury Ephemera Archive
10am – 12.30pm at Sudbury Town Hall
Join us to preserve Sudbury’s past through donated documents
Any date changes see Website: https:// sudburyephemera.org/ Tel: Sue – 07846 885909
Tues 12 November
You’re Welcome
Social & Wellbeing group 10am – 12pm
Create, Borehamgate Precinct, Sudbury, CO10 2EG
Weds 13 November
Sudbury Ramblers
Circular walk, 6 miles from Rushbrooke Arms PH through Lt Whelnetham & Rushbrooke Village
Meet 10.30am – Rushbrooke Arms car park, Sicklesmere on A134. Tel Philip: 07854179779
Kindly supplied by Sudbury Town Council
Weds 13 November
Suffolk Carers Natter 10am to 12pm
Suffolk Carers Matter
Painters Café at The Angel, 43 Friars St, Sudbury, CO10 2AG
Weds 13 November
Sudbury History Society
Harvest and Horsemen’s Memories, Ashley Cooper 10 am to 12pm The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury CO10 2AN
Thurs 14 November
Heidi Talbot & Boo Hewerdine 8pm, booking req Music performances
Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com
Thurs 14 November
Kettle & Fish 9.45am to 1.45pm
Suffolk Road Church, CO10 1UN
Tel Ruth Ridge: ruthkridge@gmail.com or tel: 01787 204364
Sat 16 November
Step into the Sudbury Story Guided Tour
Tour start point: Sudbury Tourist Information, Town Hall, (Gaol Lane entrance), Sudbury, CO10 1TL
£5 pp (£2.50 child) – pay your tour guide on the day of tour. sudbury-tc.gov.uk, tel: 01787 372331
Sat 16 November
Musical evening with The Accidentals 7pm, doors 6.30pm
Tickets from Sudbury Tourist Info Hive Community Hub, Joy Abbott Hall, School St, Sudbury, CO10 2HA
Sat 16 Nov 2024 to 20 April 2025
Gainsborough House
John Macfarlane & The Art of Theatrical Design
Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@gainsborough.org
Sat 16 Nov 2024 to 20 April 2025
Gainsborough House
Picture Perfect: A Century of Fashion Photography from the National Portrait Gallery
Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU
Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@gainsborough. org
Sat 16 Nov 2024 to 20 April 2025
Gainsborough House
The Image of the Artist: Portraits from the Royal Academy Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU
Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@gainsborough.org
Sat 16 November
The Psychedelic Circus! Exhibition, Music performances, talks 7.15pm, booking req Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com
Sun 17 November
Sudbury Choral Society Fauré’s Requiem and Puccini’s Messa di Gloria
Music performances
7pm, booking req, tickets from Sud Tourist Info Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com
Sun 17 November
Sudbury Ramblers
Boxford & the surrounds, 5 miles
Meet 10.30am – street parking near White Hart ub, Broad St CO10 5DX Tel Bill: 07763464974
Weds 20 November
The Quay Play Readers 7.30pm, Geoff Kisby Room Perfect for those with an interest in theatrical readings
The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury
Weds 20 November
OM Chanting & BSL group 5.15pm for a 5.45pm start, free, booking is encouraged Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury
Fri 22 November
Sudbury Sounds Music performances 6pm, booking req Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com
Sun 24 November
Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Songs from the Operas Music performances 6pm, booking req, tickets from Sud Tourist Info Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, CO10 2EA sudburyartscentre.com
Tues 26 November
Sudbury Ramblers
A taste of the Wool Towns walk, 6 miles. Circular walk from Assington church towards Lt Cornard.
Meet 10.30am – Assington church car park, CO10 5LQ Tel Alison: 07786398252
Weds 27 November
Suffolk Carers Natter 10am to 12pm
Suffolk Carers Matter Painters Café at The Angel, 43 Friars St, Sudbury, CO10 2AG
Weds 27 November
Gainsborough House Warm Welcome Coffee Club 10.30am-12.30pm
Gainsborough’s House, 46 Gainsborough Street, CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 372958, e: mail@gainsborough.org
Thurs 28 November
The Sudbury Society
Author Ian Collins on Ronald Blythe 7pm, £5/£7
Sudbury Arts Centre, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EA
Fri 29 November
Sudbury Christmas Light Switch on & Fair
Christmas in Sudbury 2024, 5-9pm Taking place in the centre of Sudbury. sudbury-tc.go.uk/christmas
Fri 29 November
Sudbury Farmers Market 9.30am-2pm Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EH
What’s on in surrounding villages…
Fri 1 November
St Andrews Church, Gt Cornard, A History & Guide
Guest speaker & author, Roy Tricker
A cheese & wine supper
£10, tickets available from: The Sudbury Tourist Information, Gaol Lane, Sudbury.
Sun 3 November
Autumn Colours
10am-3pm, entry by donation
Daws Hall, Henny Road, Lamarsh, CO8 5EX www.dawshallnature.co.uk/events
Tues 5 November (every Tues)
Health Walks – Clare
Every Tuesday
10.15am for 10.30am
Meet at Clare Country Park car park. CO10 8NW
Sat 9 Nov – 24 Dec
‘A Winter’s Tale’Printworks Exhibition
10.30am to 4pm
Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre
3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, CO10 0GW www.milltyegallery.co.uk
Sat 9 Nov – 24 Dec
Lee Thomas ‘Dystopia’
When Empires fall
10.30am to 4pm
Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre
3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, CO10 0GW www.milltyegallery.co.uk
Sat 9 November
Christmas Craft Fair
10am-4pm, free entry
Lavenham Village Hall, Church St, CO10 9QT simplyevents.me
Sat 9 November
Winston’s Wheels Disabled Dog
Charity Tombola plus kiddies’ tombola 10am-4pm
An antique & vintage festive Fayre in: Bridge Farm Barns, Monks Eleigh, IP7 7AY
Tues 12 November
Foxearth & District History Society
Charlie Haylock –
A History of Surnames
Foxearth Village Hall, Foxearth Tel: 01787 311337 or 281434
Email: foxhistsoc@gmail.com
Thurs 14 Nov
Sudbury Flower Club Club night, Christmas Crackers
7pm
The Stevenson Centre, Stevenson Approach, Gt Cornard, CO10 0WD
Thurs 14 November
Acton Garden Club
Guest Speaker, Tim Fuller, Grasses (the Plantsmen’s Preference)
7.30pm, £4
New members always welcome, as are visitors.
Contact Bernie: 01787 371893
Acton Village Hall, Melford Road, CO10 0AT
Weds 20 November (monthly meetings)
Parkinson’s Support Group
1.45pm for 2pm
Music with Ben Smith, meet Tracey Ward: Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse
Other guest, refreshments, discussion
All welcome – including carers / Loved ones – fee parking
Stevensons Centre, Gt Cornard, CO10 0WD
Tel John for info: 07941391107 www.parkinsonsudbury.org.uk
Thurs 21 November
Long Melford Historical & Archaeological Society
Towns and Trade in Medieval Suffolk
– Mark Bailey
7.30pm, £3
Old School Community Centre, Long Melford, CO10 9DX Tel: 01787 375329 e: lmhas1969@ outlook.com
Sat 23 November
Long Melford Book Fair
Inc postcards, ephemera, autographs etc. 10am - 3.30pm, free parking
Village Memorial Hall, off Hall St (opp the Bull Hotel), Long Melford, CO10 9JQ
Sat 23 November
Christmas Craft Fair
10am-4pm, free entry
Clare Town Hall, Market Hill, CO10 8NN simplyevents.me
Sat 23 & Sun 24 November
Lavenham Winter Craft Market Sat, 10am-4pm Sun, 10am – 2pm Lavenham Village Hall, CO10 9QT
Sun 24 November
Lavenham Farmers Market
10am-1.30pm
Outside Lavenham Village Hall, CO10 9QT www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk
Mon 25 Nov
Sudbury Flower Club
Demonstration, Crystal Dyball, Twinkle & Sparkle 7pm
The Stevenson Centre, Stevenson Approach, Gt Cornard, CO10 0WD
Tues 26 November
Suffolk Family History Society
Sudbury & District Group
Great War Huts – An Accidental First
WW Heritage Project
A talk by Taff Gillingham 2.30pm, £3
Long Melford Village Hall, CO10 9JQ sudbury@suffolkfhs.org.uk
Fri 29 & Sat 30 November
Clare Christmas Fair
Fabulous Christmas Gifts, Festive food and drink Fri, 5-8pm. Sat, 10am-7pm
St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church, Clare Town Hall & Market Hill
Sat 30 November
Winston’s Wheels Disabled Dog
Charity Tombola & Christmas gift ideas 11am-3pm
Christmas Craft Fayre in: Bull Hotel, Long Melford
Dr Paul Rolfe & Associates • Dental Surgeons
The Old Clock Shop, Little St Mary, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9LQ
Private Dental Practice
Open Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm
•General dentistry
•Hygienist services
•Implantologist
•Oral surgery specialist
•Facial aesthetics
•Cosmetic treatment
•Tooth whitening
•Payment plans
Please contact the pract ice if you wish to book an appointment on 01787 882722 For enquiries - Email – paulrolfedental@gmail.com
TO LET / FOR SALE
For alternative uses subject to planning permission
Red House Farm Buildings Sudbury Road | Foxearth | CO10 7JA
- Commercial Opportunity (subject to planning permission and listed building consent)
- Grade II listed barns measuring approximately 650m2 (7000sqft)
- Viewings strictly by appointment only
All enquiries: Harry Cole T: 01245 254626 E: Harry.Cole@struttandparker.com
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