SUMMER T HIGHLIGHTS A
WEST SUFFOLK PARKS BRANDON COUNTRY PARK SAT 4 MAY Learn about edible plants found in the woods and parkland of Brandon Country Park. The session will conclude with a cooked wild food taster menu of seasonal foraged produce. For more information or to book your tickets visit www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk
STREET THEATRE
ABBEY GARDENS, BURY ST EDMUNDS SAT 18 MAY A host of street theatre performers will be at the Abbey Gardens to delight and amaze you. The event is part of the Bury St Edmunds Festival and will be free! www.buryfestival.co.uk
PAWS IN THE PARK
NOWTON PARK, BURY ST EDMUNDS SUN 19 MAY Paws in the Park, a dog show in aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care, will include various competitions such as ‘Best Dressed’ and ‘Waggiest Tail’, as well as agility areas and trade stands. Enjoy watching the demonstrations and pamper your pooch by picking up dog accessories and treats from the stall holders.
WILDLIFE QUIZ TRAIL
NOWTON PARK, BURY ST EDMUNDS SAT 25 MAY TO SUN 2 JUNE Collect your quiz sheet from Grounds Café, Nowton Park. Purchase your quiz sheet from Grounds Café - follow the trail and answer the clues - then collect a prize from the café. Find out more from www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk
PHOTO: PHIL MORLEY
WILD SATURDAYS: SPRING WILD FOOD TASTER
MAZE TRAILS
NOWTON PARK, BURY ST EDMUNDS SUN 5 MAY – SUN 27 OCTOBER Visit the 12 stations within Nowton Park Maze to solve the Wildlife Puzzle. Collect your quiz/map sheet from the Grounds Café at Nowton Park Centre and enjoy a lovely 1km to the Maze. Visit each station on the map and write in the name of what you find. When you have all 12 answers you can solve the clue. Return your sheet to the café for a prize! No booking is needed. Find out more from www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk
RACE FOR LIFE
NOWTON PARK, BURY ST EDMUNDS SUN 9 JUNE Fundraising run around Nowton Park. Choose from either the 5k or 10k race and get together with friends and family to raise money for Cancer Research UK. For more information or to book your tickets visit www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk
WILD SATURDAYS: SUMMER WILD FOOD WALKS
BRANDON COUNTRY PARK SAT 15 JUNE Learn about edible plants found in the woods and parkland of Brandon Country Park. The session will conclude with a cooked wild food taster menu of seasonal foraged produce. For more information or to book your tickets visit www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk
NEARLY FESTIVAL
ABBEY GARDENS, BURY ST EDMUNDS SAT 22 AND SUN 23 JUNE The UK’s finest tribute acts will be
performing at the Abbey Gardens this summer. Expect to see tributes to Oasis, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Abba, Take That, Beyoncé, The Spice Girls and The Beatles. This family festival will also include a dedicated kid’s zone, street food market and ‘pub in the park.’ www.nearlyfestival.com/ bury/
FOLK FESTIVAL
NOWTON PARK, BURY ST EDMUNDS SAT 29 JUNE Taking place in the walled garden of Nowton Park, music-lovers will enjoy live performances from a mix of traditional and contemporary acts to suit all tastes. There will also be an Acoustic Tent where you can relax, listen to music and learn new skills. Enjoy real ale and a range of food and crafts stalls at the festival. For more information or to book your tickets visit www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk
THE HAVERHILL SHOW
HAVERHILL RECREATION GROUND SUN 7 JULY This community fun day includes family friendly activities and raises money for local charities and good causes. haverhillshow.co.uk