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COMING TO THE APEX THIS NOVEMBER

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ILLUMINABBEY MOMENTS EXHIBITION AT MOYSE’S HALL A spectacle of light, music and live entertainment as the Abbey Gardens are illuminated this winter.

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KENTWELL HALL REVEALS A PROGRAMME OF SEASONAL EVENTS SCARESVILLE, HALLOWEENIES, ENCHANTED GARDENS LIT BY NIGHT AND A DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS

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ALSO INSIDE: OPEN AIR FILM FESTIVAL EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN ALSO INSIDE: MAKING AT ARE THE APEX SUMMERWAVES EVENTS BACK

Good films and good food inside the Abbey Gardens

THIS NOVEMBER

Return of Outdoor Theatre and the Food & Drink Festival

RINGQUEST DISCOVER NEWMARKET WET WET WET

DISCOVER THE REMARKABLE JOURNEYS OF ANNABEL CROFT AND LEGENDARY MUSICIAN ACTIVIST Lord of the Rings returnsAND to West Stow MIRIAM MADEBA, TOLD THROUGH A SOLO You dont have to love horseracing to love Newmarket PERFORMANCE BY ANNA MUDEKA Love is all around at The Apex

MOYSE’S HALL PRESENTS: SCI-FI & ACTION – THE ART OF CINEMA

THIS AUTUMN, KUDOS MEMORABILIA BRING AN ICONIC DISPLAY OF SCREEN-USED PIECES FOR A SCI-FI & ACTION EXHIBITION YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS

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Upcoming Markets

Makers Markets 4 Oct - Haverhill Makers Market, 9am to 3pm 5 Oct - Bury St Edmunds Makers Market, 10am to 3pm 11 Oct - Newmarket Makers Market, 9am to 3pm 1 Nov - Haverhill Makers Market, 9am to 3pm 2 Nov - Bury St Edmunds Makers Market, 10am to 3pm 8 Nov - Newmarket Makers Market, 9am to 3pm 6 Dec - Haverhill Makers Market, 9am to 3pm 7 Dec - Bury St Edmunds Makers Market, 10am to 3pm 13 Dec - Newmarket Makers Market, 9am to 3pm

Additional Markets 23 Nov - Bury St Edmunds Sunday Market, 10 to 3pm 28 Nov - Festive Market in Bury St Edmunds, 2pm to 8pm 30 Nov - Bury St Edmunds Sunday Market, 10 to 3pm 14 Dec - Festive Mildenhall Market, 10am to 3pm 21 Dec - Bury St Edmunds Sunday Market, 10 to 3pm 24 Dec - Bury St Edmunds Christmas Eve Market, 9am to 2pm

Regular Markets Bury St Edmunds Market Wednesday and Saturday, 9am to 4pm Brandon Market Thursday, 8.30am to 1.30pm

Clare Market Third Saturday every month, 8.30am to 1.30pm Haverhill Market Friday and Saturday, 9am to 3pm

Mildenhall Market Friday, 9am to 2.30pm Newmarket Market Tuesday and Saturday, 9am to 3pm To find out more, contact: markets@westsuffolk.gov.uk

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And Father Christmas will be back…

We are currently in the process of firming up dates with Santa who will be returning this December – keep an eye on our website and socials as this is a hugely popular event!

IT'S SCI-FI & FILM EXHIBITION TIME!

THIS AUTUMN, MOYSE’S HALL MUSEUM, PRESENTS SCI- FI & ACTION – THE ART OF CINEMA. HE DISPLAYS will feature ‘The Art of Cinema exhibition’ by Kudos Memorabilia which will include screen-used pieces from Michael Keaton’s 'Batman' (1989), Ana de Armas’ iconic dress from 'No Time to Die', Elizabeth Debicki’s Diana costume from 'The Crown', Val Kilmer’s 'Batman', Kevin Costner’s 'Yellowstone' cowboy outfit, as well as pieces used by Tom Cruise, Chrisitan Bale, Chris Pine and more.

The displays will also be celebrating the 70th Anniversary of 'Lord of the Rings' with legacy movie props, links to the historic collections, trails and quizzes plus a ‘Rockets and Robots!’ – droid workshop and family activities.

It will include production-used art in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Jaws and for all sci-fi and ‘Star Wars’ fans, there will be a display of production-used props including ‘Empire Strikes Back’ blaster.

Watch out for more exciting updates as we build up to the launch on Saturday 25 October!

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ILLUMINABBEY MOMENTS EXHIBITION AT MOYSE’S HALL A spectacle of light, music and live entertainment as the Abbey Gardens are illuminated this winter.

SCARESVILLE

A unique Exhibition of Modern Art

ALSO INSIDE: OPEN AIR FILM FESTIVAL ALSO SUMMER EVENTS AREINSIDE: BACK

Good films and good food inside the Abbey Gardens

RAPUNZEL RINGQUEST DISCOVER NEWMARKET Theatre Royal WET WET WET Friday 21 November to Sunday 18 January Return of Outdoor Theatre and the Food & Drink Festival Lord of the Rings returns to West Stow

WHAT'S ON

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Love is all around at The Apex

IN WEST SUFFOLK

GET READY FOR AN EXCITING FEW MONTHS AHEAD IN WEST SUFFOLK! ROM SPOOKY Halloween adventures and engaging half-term activities to festive Christmas celebrations and traditional pantos, there’s something for everyone and we’ve rounded up the highlights you won’t want to miss…

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SCARESVILLE THE HAUNTED VILLAGE Kentwell Hall Wednesday 15 October to Saturday 1 November BRANDON COUNTRY PARK'S FUN-GI TRAIL Brandon Country Park Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November

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CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT St Edmundsbury Cathedral Saturday 6 December SNOW DASH 2025 Nowton Park Sunday 7 December

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MOYSE’S HALL PRESENTS: SCI-FI & ACTION - THE ART OF CINEMA Moyse’s Hall Museum Saturday 25 October to Sunday 22 February

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Haverhill Arts Centre Wednesday 17 December – Wednesday 31 December BRANDON COUNTRY PARK'S WINTER TREE HOLIDAY TRAIL Brandon Country Park Saturday 20 December to Monday 5 January 2026

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HALLOWEEN CRAFTY KIDS WORKSHOP The Apex Friday 31 October BURY ST EDMUNDS CHRISTMAS LIGHTS EVENT 2025 Town Centre Thursday 20 November ROSIE JONES The Apex Monday 17 November

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OSCAR LYONS The Apex Friday 16 January Don’t miss…Twenty-year-old pianist and composer from Bury St Edmunds, Oscar Lyons, making his debut on The Apex stage.

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AGED JUST 15, ANNABEL CROFT WAS THE YOUNGEST BRITON TO PLAY IN THE WIMBLEDON MAIN DRAW FOR NEARLY 100 YEARS. FTER RETIRING from tennis aged 21, she developed a successful TV career; replacing Anneka Rice as the Sky runner on TV’s Treasure Hunt, becoming a popular sports presenter and breezing through Strictly Come Dancing.

She’s appeared in pantomimes, sung in musicals, turned the spotlight on homelessness by living on the streets, and tried her hand at yacht racing.

“When opportunities arise,” she says, “I’ve never been afraid of putting myself in places where I could end up falling flat on my face – which believe me has happened on more than one occasion!

But that shouldn’t ever discourage you.

We should never be afraid to give things a try.”

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At The Apex on Thursday 6 November, Annabel will share unforgettable moments from her career, including interviews with tennis legends and the glamour of Strictly Come Dancing. And long before all of that, the time that she sneaked into Wimbledon without a ticket, because she was desperate to watch her idol, Bjorn Borg.

“When I was 11 years old, a schoolteacher asked me to write an essay called ‘What I Would Like To Do’. I said I wanted to be able to play tennis, win Wimbledon, make journeys all around the world, and dance on stage. Well, I did indeed play tennis at Wimbledon and win the Open Girls’ tournament. I did travel the world playing in many tournaments.

And many years later, I also got to dance on one of the biggest stages of all, in the magical TV show Strictly Come Dancing.”

“In between, there have been many highs and lows, laughs and tears, but every day has been part of life’s

huge learning experience. Not everyone is lucky enough to see so many of their childhood dreams come true… so I hope that 11-year-old Annabel would look at me now and think that I’ve not done too badly!”

But right now, she’s trying to enjoy and appreciate life’s simpler pleasures like taking regular walks and connecting with nature. “I’m focusing much more about being in the moment, and enjoying what I’m doing now,” she says.

“It’s something that the top sports people are trained to do and is one of tennis legend Billie Jean King’s most famous lines: Be present.”

FROM TENNIS BALLS TO GLITTER BALLS ANNABEL CROFT TELLS ALL...

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MAMA AFRIKA AT THE APEX ON WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER, CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF ICONIC SOUTH AFRICAN SINGER AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, MIRIAM MAKEBA. ROM JOHANNESBURG’S townships to global stardom, Makeba’s story - brought to life by Anna Mudeka - is one of resilience, activism and the unifying power of music.

Describing her inspiration for the show, Anna told us “When I was growing up as a young girl in Zimbabwe Miriam Makeba was one of the women singers I admired, who made me want to sing and perform. When she performed with Paul Simon in Harare in 1987 it had a big impact on me, and I became more aware of her story – that she had been living in forced exile from South Africa and had been outspoken against the apartheid regime. I always had in mind I would like to tell her story.”

“In 2016 I received an R&D grant from the Arts Council and this enabled me to further research Miriam Makeba’s life and to work with a team over two years to develop the show. This led to some initial performances and then a tour in 2024, which received an amazing reception. Now we’re taking it to bigger venues.”

Anna’s one-woman show captures the essence of Makeba’s voice and legacy with heartfelt storytelling and some of

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Makeba’s best-known songs, including ‘Mbube’, ‘Pata Pata’, and ‘Soweto Blues’. Makeba’s indomitable spirit is highlighted through key events like the Sharpeville massacre, her U.S. exile, her testimony to the United Nations, her controversial marriage to Black Panther Stokely Carmichael, and her later role as a Pan-African ambassador.

Anna’s evocative performance, drawing on her own Zimbabwean roots to pay tribute to this towering figure in African music history, is a heartfelt and inspirational tribute to a woman who used her art as a weapon in the fight for equality.

“It’s a great show for anybody interested in apartheid era politics in South Africa, or Makeba’s music, or just to hear an inspiring story of a woman who stood up to powerful governments until she became known throughout Afrika as a symbol of determination and independence widely revered as ‘Mama Afrika’.”

More information and tickets are available from www.theapex.co.uk or ring the box office on 01284 758000.

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HAVER LOOK! Thursday 2 October – 7:30pm DAME SIÂN PHILLIPS IN CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD DIGBY Taking you through her astonishingly wide-ranging career, including memories from her childhood in Wales to triumph on Broadway, her marriage to Peter O’Toole and her subsequent career as a leading light of stage and television. £21.50

Thursday 9 October – 7:30pm EASTERN ANGLES THEATRE COMPANY

TEECHERS Meet Gail, Hobby and Salty – three year 11 students about to leave their school days behind them. Written by John Godber in the 1980s, this is a fast-paced comedy with message about the inequalities of the UK’s education system that are still as punchy as ever forty years later. £17.00 / £14.00

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THERE'S ALWAYS PLENTY OF FUN TO BE HAD AT HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE, WITH CINEMA, LIVE MUSIC AND COMEDY SHOWS ALL YEAR ROUND. THIS WINTER WE HAVE AN EXCITING VARIETY OF SHOWS, FROM LIVE MUSIC TO EVENINGS WITH CELEBRITY GUESTS, AND OUR FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!

Friday 10 October – 8:00pm BIG DEAL COMEDY WITH PAUL SINHA An international stand-up comic of many years (and star of The Chase), Paul has been in great demand, whether on TV shows such as Edinburgh and Beyond, Comedy Shuffle, Paul Sinha’s Perfect Pub Quiz and the Now Show, or his numerous solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. £18.50

Sunday 2 November – 2:30pm SIR DEREK JACOBI IN CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD CLIFFORD An icon of stage and screen, known for his work at the Royal National Theatre and as a BAFTA, Olivier, Emmy, Screen Guild and Tony Award winner.

Six decades and so many favourites such as I, Claudius, Gladiator I, Gladiator II, The Crown, The Day of the Jackal, The King’s Speech and much in between. £26.50

Saturday 8 November – 7:30pm ROCK FOR HEROES Performed by a superb 7-piece band of incredible musicians and vocalists, the show breathes new life into the music of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac, Queen and more! £24.00 © MARTIN PORTER

Thursday 13 November – 7:30pm POSTING LETTERS TO THE MOON A romantic, funny and touching portrait of life during the second World War, featuring readings of letters between actress Celia Johnson and her husband Peter Fleming. Read by their daughter, Lucy Fleming (Miranda in The Archers) and Simon Williams (Justin in The Archers). £19.50 / £17.50

Friday 14 November- 8:00pm BIG DEAL COMEDY WITH AURIE STYLA Aurie is an award-winning comedian who has appeared in Deep Fake, Neighbour Wars, Comedy Central Live, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club and is the warm-up for shows such as The Big Narstie Show and The Mo Gilligan Show. £18.50

Wednesday 26 November – 8:00pm RICH HALL: CHIN MUSIC Rich is a highly respected awardwinning comedian who is renowned for his expertly crafted tirades, quick-fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences. His latest musical comedy show is sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational. £19.50

Wednesday 17 December – Wednesday 31 December BEAUTY AND THE BEAST A tale (almost) as old as time… Can Belle see beyond the monster? And will the Beast learn the true meaning of love?

You’ve got to see it to Belle-ieve it – this beauty of a panto is packed with songs, side-splitting jokes and spellbinding festive fun for the whole family! Joining us for this year’s show is The Only Way is Essex star: Ricky Rayment! Joining Ricky will be a few familiar favourites, including Sinéad Mathias-Medeiros as Belle, David Learner (Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, CITV Nightmare) as Professor Philippe Flopp, Michael Heslop as Dame Dolly Dumb-Belle, Jodie Corbett as Fairy Rosé and introducing Aaron Lord as Prince Henry and Johannah Hetherington as Medeina The Enchantress. £19.50 / £17.50 / Family ticket £70

Saturday 22 November – 7:30pm CHRISTMAS BYE BYE BABY Experience jolly renditions of Christmas classics in the style of Frankie Valli, as well as festive arrangements by the Four Seasons’ very own Bob Gaudio. £27.50

Friday 28 November – 2:00pm CHRISTMAS MEMORIES WITH NEIL SANDS Neil Sands is back with his West End cast to bring you an afternoon full of festive joy and heart-warming nostalgia, featuring over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and carols. £15.00

For more information or to book tickets: haverhillartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/ BOX OFFICE: 01440 714140

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ALL OF WEST SUFFOLK’S BEAUTIFUL PARKS HAVE BEEN AWARDED GREEN FLAG STATUS FOR THE SIXTH YEAR RUNNING! REEN FLAG is the national quality mark for parks and green spaces - proof that our local green spaces are truly exceptional.

Why not get out and explore these award-winning parks on your doorstep; beautiful outdoor spaces… whatever the season, whatever the weather!

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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR OUR BEASTLY BEOWULF & GRUESOME GRENDEL TRAIL AT WEST STOW COUNTRY PARK THIS HALFTERM HALLOWEEN!!

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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR OUR ANNUAL VISIT FROM FATHER CHRISTMAS AT NOWTON PARK! ARCHERY AND LONGBOW COURSES West Stow Country Park We offer four engaging archery or longbow courses led by experienced instructors from Arnor Archery, various dates available from Saturday 4 October to the end of year.

Look out for new dates for 2026!

A RIVER KEEPER'S YEAR GUIDED WALK West Stow Country Park Saturday 18 October Take a stroll along the River Lark and find out what life is like as a river keeper, led by Bury St Edmunds Trout Club’s, Dr John Urquhart.

The river Lark is one of only 200 chalk streams in the world; over an hour, you will be guided along half a mile of the river as it flows through West Stow Country Park, introduced to some of the wildlife and shown some of the restoration projects that Bury St Edmunds Trout Club has been undertaking in conjunction with WSCP. Recommended for ages 8+; Admission: £3 per person (under 16s FREE) BRANDON COUNTRY PARK'S FUN-GI TRAIL Brandon Country Park Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November Pick up a trail sheet from the café at Brandon Country Park this half-term

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and follow the trail solving the fungi related clues along the way!

Just £1.50 per trail (prize included) SNOW DASH 2025 Nowton Park Sunday 7 December Kick off December with a flurry of festive fun and join us for our second Snow Dash, a 3K dash through snow-filled cheer, entertainment, and smiles!

BRANDON COUNTRY DON'T PARK'S WINTER TREE MISS HOLIDAY TRAIL Brandon Country Park Saturday 20 December to Monday 5 January 2026 This winter, follow the trail, solving the tree related clues along the way to help find the special word, and then return to the café to collect a small prize!

Just £1.50 per trail (prize included)

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PUPPET SPECTACULAR GLOW SHOW Friday 30 May – 2:00pm An enchanting one-hour UV puppet show featuring a cast of colourful characters that will delight audiences of all ages. This hilarious performance combines humour, music and mesmerising glow-in-the-dark visuals.

Don’t miss this unique family show! £25.00

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HE WEST STOW AngloSaxon Village museum has an exciting new miniexhibition featuring 1,400 year-old Anglo-Saxon artefacts from Snape Anglo-Saxon cemetery.

Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service have kindly loaned grave goods from excavations that took place towards the end of the 20th century. Archaeologists discovered log boat burials, eight ring ditches, a coffin, cremations in both urns and copper vessels, and evidence of a possible funerary pyre. Unusual grave goods included a lyre and a horse’s head with tack.

The burials at Snape indicated varying beliefs, cultural affinities and, in some cases, hints of status. Remarkable survivals of organic materials such as textile, leather and horn gave valuable evidence for interpreting these objects and the people who were interred with them.

These amazing artefacts will be on display at West Stow until December and are included as part of the standard admission ticket.

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WHAT'S ON AT WEST STOW TUCKED AWAY IN THE HEART OF THE BRECKLAND LANDSCAPE, WEST STOW’S COUNTRY PARK SPANS 125 ACRES OF UNSPOILT COUNTRYSIDE, WHILE AT ITS CENTRE LIES THE REMARKABLE ANGLO-SAXON VILLAGE – COMPLETE WITH RECONSTRUCTED BUILDINGS AND A MUSEUM THAT BRINGS HISTORY VIVIDLY TO LIFE. For more, go to www.weststow.org/whats-on/

Event highlights for your diary include…

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LIVING HISTORY - WULFINGAS Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 October Enjoy meeting Wulfingas, an early Anglo-Saxon re-enactment group this October!

THE REAL MIDDLE-EARTH TOUR Saturday 18 October The Anglo-Saxon origins of The Lord of the Rings story are explored in this guided tour.

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WULFHEODENAS

WULFHEODENAS RECREATE ANGLO-SAXON LIFE Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 October Wulfheodenas living history society at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village recreating the weapons, clothing possessions and crafts of the 5th to 7th centuries… find out more about the lives of the early Anglo-Saxons.

A SERIES OF ‘OUR STORY’ TALKS: HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LONGBOW Saturday 25 October SHARPE’S RIFLES Saturday 22 November ANGLO-SAXONS AT LAKENHEATH & WEST STOW Saturday 13 December THE ICE AGE ART AND THE MODERN MIND Saturday 24 January

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RING QUEST 2026 Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February 2026 A note for your diary - Ring Quest will be back for February half-term.

MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS COME AND MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS AT WEST STOW ANGLOSAXON VILLAGE FOR A MEMORABLE FESTIVE EXPERIENCE! Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December 2025 Father Christmas is taking a break from his workshop and making an early stop off at West Stow, so why not take the opportunity to have a festive chat and a family picture?!

Our friendly elf will be on site to ensure you have a wonderful experience.

Your ticket also includes a craft workshop making Christmas decorations, as well as FREE entry to explore Anglo-Saxon village and museum. You can also enjoy festive food and drink from vendors in the village!

Times: Bookable visits from 11am; Tickets: £9.50 per child (includes special gift) Accompanying adults free of charge. Booking essential.

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DRAGON FEST 2026 Saturday 20 June to Sunday 21 June 2026 Our flaming good day out will return next year with even more flying fun with dragons, dinosaurs, bubbles, food, theatre and amusement! Booking now open…

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR OUR BEASTLY BEOWULF & GRUESOME GRENDEL TRAIL AT WEST STOW COUNTRY PARK THIS HALFTERM HALLOWEEN!!

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THE APEX, 1 CHARTER SQUARE PAUL ZERDIN SUN 26 OCT, 7.30pm Ventriloquism and stand-up comedy. _____________________________

EL PONY PISADOR WED 5 NOV, 7.30pm

ANDY PARSONS

FRI 14 NOV, 8pm _____________________________

ROSIE JONES MON 17 NOV, 7.30pm

DALLAHAN

MON 27 OCT, 7.30pm

ANNABEL CROFT THU 6 NOV, 7.30pm

THU 30 OCT, 7.30pm Last Few Tickets! _____________________________

VINCENT SIMONE

FRI 31 OCT, 7.30pm Argentine Tango king and Strictly Come Dancing star. _____________________________ GRIFF RHYS JONES MON 3 NOV, 7.30pm

From Tennis Balls to Glitter Balls _____________________________

JOHN ILLSLEY: THE LIFE & TIMES OF DIRE STRAITS TUE 11 NOV, 7.30pm Founding member and bass player of Dire Straits. _____________________________

WED 19 NOV, 8pm Bossa Nova versions of familiar hits and original songs. _____________________________

ELLA AND DUKE FRI 21 NOV, 7.30pm Echoes Of Ellington Orchestra play the album ‘Ella Fitzgerald Sings The Duke Ellington Songbook’. _____________________________

THE WANDERING HEARTS MON 24 NOV, 7.45pm

FRI 28 NOV, 8pm

Gritty, soulful Blues, Rock, Americana _____________________________

SONS OF PITCHES SUN 30 NOV, 7.30pm Music Without Instruments: a cappella vocals, beatboxing, comedy and crowd interaction. _____________________________

SHAKATAK MON 1 DEC, 7.30pm Jazz funk. _____________________________

JESSE COOK TUE 2 DEC, 7.30pm Canadian nuevoflamenco guitarist. _____________________________

MAMA AFRIKA WED 12 NOV, 7.30pm Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable story of South African singer and activist, Miriam Makeba.

CALLING PLANET EARTH FRI 5 DEC, 7.30pm The electric 80s. _____________________________

Christmas show by the British Americana-Folk band, known for their enchanting harmonies.

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NOUVELLE VAGUE

SAT 8 NOV, 7.30pm Adventures In Modern Recording, with the man who invented the sound of the 1980s. _____________________________

SUZI RUFFELL

_____________________________ TUE 18 NOV, 7.30pm Contemporary Scottish traditional music. _____________________________

TREVOR HORN

Female vocalist of the Year at the Hot Country Music Awards 2024. _____________________________

CLASSICO LATINO

SKERRYVORE

CLAUDIA BUCKLEY TUE 28 OCT, 7.30pm

TUE 25 NOV, 8pm Blues, rock and jazz guitarist. _____________________________ WED 26 NOV, 7.30pm Cuban and Latin American music by virtuoso jazz violinist Omar Puente and his band. _____________________________

Fun and energetic Barcelonian band. _____________________________

World-folk: “Some of the most exciting trad musicians to emerge in recent years” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2. _____________________________

ROBBEN FORD

TREVOR NELSON’S SOUL NATION

SAT 6 DEC, 8pm Spinning old school R&B tunes from the 80s, 90s and 00s.

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SUN 7 DEC, 7.30pm

SUN 21 DEC, 7pm Seasonal programme. _____________________________

OSCAR LYONS

FRI 16 JAN, 7.30pm Local pianist and composer with a group from the London jazz scene. _____________________________

THE VERY BEST OF FRANKIE VALLI STARRING PETER ANDRE

SAT 21 FEB, 2pm & 8pm _____________________________

COLEEN NOLAN

MON 23 FEB, 7.30pm

IMARHAN

TUE 24 MAR, 7.30pm Algerian Tuareg Desert Blues band. _____________________________

HUEY MORGAN

FRI 3 APR, 7.30pm

AFEL BOCOUM Camp as Christmas! _____________________________

WED 21 JAN. 7.30pm

ELIZA CARTHY & JON BODEN’S WASSAIL WED 10 DEC, 8pm

Music, stories and plenty of laughs. _____________________________

The Fun Lovin’ Criminal. _____________________________

FEAST OF FIDDLES

THE MANFREDS

TUE 24 FEB, 7.30pm _____________________________ “One of the treasures of Mali’.” – Damon Albarn. _____________________________ Traditional seasonal songs. _____________________________

THE SWEET & JOHN OTWAY

FRI 12 DEC, 8pm _____________________________

ULTRA 90S VS 2000S

SAT 13 DEC, 8pm Club Classics played live. _____________________________

KEVIN KEEGAN

MON 26 JAN, 7.30pm _____________________________

LE VENT DU NORD

TUE 27 JAN, 7.30pm “A classy & rousing set

by Quebec Folk heroes” – The Guardian. _____________________________

ANDA UNION

THU 5 FEB, 7.30pm

KATHRYN TICKELL & THE DARKENING THU 26 FEB, 7.30pm _____________________________

DANIEL O’REILLY FRI 27 FEB, 8pm Comedy. _____________________________ JASON FOX TUE 10 MAR, 7.30pm Former Special Forces Royal Marine. _____________________________

FRI 17 APR, 7.30pm The legendary crooner. _____________________________

TOYAH: SONGS AND STORIES FRI 24 APR, 7.30pm

DENISE VAN OUTEN

TUE 16 DEC, 7.30pm The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden. _____________________________

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WET WET WET

STEELEYE SPAN

Mongolian music _____________________________

ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW AND THE LOWRIDERS

FRI 6 FEB, 7.30pm _____________________________

RONNIE SCOTT’S ALL STARS Folk royalty.

TONY CHRISTIE

WED 11 MAR, 7.30pm

A SWINGING CHRISTMAS

WED 17 DEC, 7.30pm

THU 16 APR, 7.30pm Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness and band. _____________________________

WED 11 FEB, 7.30pm The Ronnie Scott’s Songbook.

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THIS SEASON’S ROYAL ROUND-UP AT THE THEATRE ROYAL! OCTOBER : SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE HUNT FOR MORIARTY Tuesday 30 September – Saturday 4 October A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. How much is Holmes willing to sacrifice as he faces ‘checkmate’?

AN EVENING WITH HARRIET WALTER Sunday 5 October Introducing her new book and anecdotes of her long acting career.

In conjunction with Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival.

EVEN MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT Monday 6 October Spooky stories from award winning writers.

STORIES FROM AN INVISIBLE TOWN Tuesday 7 October Dark comic stories woven together by BBC award-winning writer, “the great Welsh storyteller” (The Stage), Shôn Dale-Jones.

MURDER SHE DIDN’T WRITE Wednesday 8 & Thursday 9 October The improvised murder-mystery that’s different every night.

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EDDIE IZZARD PERFORMS SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET Friday 10 October SOLD OUT Waiting list available

ROCK FOR HEROES Saturday 11 October THE MIRROR CRACK’D Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 October Agatha Christie’s famous novel adapted for stage. Performed by local amateur company Bury St Edmunds Operatic Dramatic Society.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT: CLAIRE BAUGHAN & JONATHAN COOPER WITH BARONESS DEBBONAIRE Wednesday 15 October

AN AFTERNOON WITH PHILIPPA GREGORY Sunday 19 October Join Philippa Gregory, as she takes you on a journey through the history with her new book Boylen Traitor. In conjunction with Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival.

BLACK SHEEP Wednesday 22 – Thursday 23 October Drama written in collaboration with East Anglian Farmers giving a razorsharp account of the dilemmas facing generations of farming families.

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NOVEMBER: ALEX MCALEER: MIND READER Saturday 1 November Can Alex read your mind? Come along to find out.

JAKE LAMBERT: THE SUNSHINE KID Friday 24 October

OH WHAT A NIGHT! Saturday 25 October GREASE! SCHOOL EDITION Monday 27 – Tuesday 28 October Performed by The Voice Squad.

SENSORY CREATIVE PLAY Wednesday 29 October A playful non-verbal session for young people with additional learning needs.

SOUNDS OF COURAGE Thursday 30 October Bury St Edmunds 4 Black Lives presents a varied programme with special guest Andi Oliver.

DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE: THE BIG JURASSIC STORM Friday 31 October Learn about dinosaurs as the keepers and giant dinosaurs escape the island before the Jurassic storm!

SPAMALOT Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 November A musical take on Monty Python’s The Holy Grail performed by local amateur company Irving Stage Company.

LUNCHTIME CONCERT: BRAZILIERO Wednesday 5 November A CHRISTMAS CAROL BALLET Sunday 9 – Tuesday 11 November Performed by Ballet Theatre UK.

WHO’S WINE IS IT ANYWAY? Thursday 27 November Test your taste buds at this immersive wine-tasting experience!

CAROLS FROM CAMBRIDGE Tuesday 9 Dec Join us at St Mary’s Church to hear the Selwyn College Choir perform festive favourites.

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RAPUNZEL Friday 21 November – Sunday 18 January Every day is the same for Rapunzel. She gazes from her tower and dreams of the world beyond…but today is different…today she’ll escape. Pursued by a wicked witch, a talking dog and a love-sick shepherd, Rapunzel’s journey takes her in search of the one thing that can save her: a Golden Tulip.

Booking is quick and easy online at www. theatreroyal. org. See website for Box Office opening times.

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AT ST EDMUNDSBURY CATHEDRAL AS THE NIGHTS DRAW IN, ST EDMUNDSBURY CATHEDRAL WELCOMES YOU TO A SEASON OF WARMTH, CREATIVITY, AND CELEBRATION ACROSS AUTUMN AND WINTER. CTOBER BRINGS a rich programme of concerts, talks, and special services.

The annual Harvest Festival on Sunday 5 October will fill the Cathedral with colour, music, and produce. Later in the month, we’ll welcome Rhubarb Theatre for a day of performances with their dustbin that refuses rubbish! Free family activities will accompany the performances, with a recycling theme. We’ll also welcome some candlelight concerts, a perfect way to hear your favourite tunes, including the music of Coldplay, Pink Floyd, and Ella Fitzgerald and friends.

In November, we mark All Saints’ and Remembrance with moving services

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of reflection. The Moments of War Art Exhibition will be in residence in the Cloisters from Saturday 1 – Friday 14 November. Following, we’ll welcome Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin’s Voices on Friday 21 November for an enchanting evening of words and carols. Christmas season starts in earnest on Thursday 27 November when the Cathedral Christmas Market opens its doors for three days, with more than 50 stalls offering handmade C H R I ST M AS M A R K E T © TO M S O P E R

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gifts, artisan products, and seasonal food. Free family activities will be available as well as daily entertainment for shoppers.

The season concludes in December with Advent and Christmas services, from the beauty of the Advent Procession to the joyful and

family-focused Christmas Eve Crib Services. The annual Christmas with the Cathedral Choir concert is the perfect setting to enjoy your favourite Christmas carols and support our young musicians. Other musical evenings throughout December include Christmas by Candlelight, G4 Christmas and Christmas Movies by Candlelight.

St Edmundsbury Cathedral invites you to share in a season of community, tradition, and music.

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WHAT'S ON AT THE GUILDHALL SPECIAL EVENTS LIFE ON THE HOMEFRONT – TALK BY PAUL HUNT Sunday 26 October, 11am – 12pm | £10 per ticket Military historian Paul Hunt, a Royal British Legion member, returns following his popular 2024 talk. Using his unique collection of genuine WW2 artefacts, Paul will give an interactive presentation, inviting the audience to handle objects and ask questions.

Learn how ordinary people coped with rationing, evacuations, blackouts, and new wartime roles, as women and children helped keep Britain running.

Explore gas masks, ration books, Home Guard kit, and more as Paul brings untold stories of resilience vividly to life.

SUFFOLK CRAFT SOCIETY EXHIBITION Friday 7 – Sunday 23 November, 10am – 4pm | Free Iceni Botanical Artists are delighted to be back at the Guildhall with their annual exhibition. This year, it will feature 163 paintings of plants and vistas of Fullers Mill Gardens, West Stow, Suffolk. Over the last two years, IBA artists have been working in the gardens in association with the Perennial Charity - a Gardeners Royal Benevolent Society, painting the favourite plants of the late Bernard Tickner.

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ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS OPERATION ROOM OPEN DAYS 2025 Sunday 26 October & Sunday 23 November, 11am – 3pm | Free Admission The Guildhall houses the only surviving WW2 Royal Observer Corps Operations Room – once the secret “eyes and ears of the RAF” during the Battle of Britain.

Hidden for over 80 years, it is now open for all to explore on special open days, telling the remarkable stories of those who served here.

NEW PUBLICATION THE GUILDHALL BURY ST EDMUNDS: 850 YEARS SERVING THE TOWN Launching 29 October 2025, this richly illustrated new book,

by Terry O’Donoghue and Rowan Harris, explores the Guildhall’s extraordinary history. From medieval feasts and Civil War turmoil to the declassified ROC Operations Room, the book reveals dramatic stories, colourful characters, and the Guildhall’s enduring role in Bury life.

For details and tickets: www.burystedmundsguildhall.org.uk

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AT THE APEX SHARING PLATTER PRE-SHOW SHARING PLATTERS Savour a thoughtfully curated platter before a performance – the perfect way to start your evening. To pre-order, visit the food and drink section of The Apex website. Each platter is accompanied with a small glass of wine, beer or a soft drink which can be chosen on the night.

HE COFFEE HOUSE Grab a bite at The Coffee House café in The Apex.

Whether it’s a family day out or a get together with friends, enjoy locally roasted coffee, fairtrade teas, soft drinks, artisan sandwiches, jacket potatoes and freshly baked pastries. The Coffee House is open daily from 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.

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Ploughman’s Platter £21.50 British favourite with a traditional pork pie, mature cheddar cheese, crisp apple slices, pickled gherkins, pickled onions, rich chutney and fresh bread & butter.

Vegetarian or Vegan Platter £21.50 Plant-friendly platter with grilled halloumi, apple slices, juicy grapes, pickled gherkins, Mediterranean vegetable quiche, rich chutney. Vegan alternatives to halloumi and quiche available.

Fisherman’s Platter £21.50 Delicately balanced seafood selection with salmon slices, peppered mackerel fillet, flaked trout fillet, horseradish & dill cream, pickled fennel, pickled ginger and fresh bread & butter.

Charcuterie Platter £21.50 Rustic and savoury meat selection with Parma ham, cured salami, balsamicglazed charcuterie sausage, pickled gherkins, pickled onions, rich chutney, artisan crackers or bread.

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Dessert Platter £10.50 Sweet trio to finish or share with a chocolate brownie, classic custard tart, lemon drizzle sponge cake and Chantilly cream.

THEMED SPECIALITY PLATTERS Indulge in a pre-show speciality platter, carefully curated to complement the theme of a performance. Visit The Apex website to find out more and pre-order.

AT THE ATHENAEUM HE ATHENAEUM is a Grade 1 listed event venue in the heart of Bury St Edmunds.

Steeped in history, this iconic Suffolk landmark has been hosting unforgettable events for 160 years. From glittering high society balls and literary readings to modern day corporate functions, weddings and private celebrations. With its Georgian architecture, high ceilings and timeless elegance, The Athenaeum has five flexible spaces with interconnecting rooms that can cater from 14 to 350 guests.

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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Join The Athenaeum for Suffolk’s biggest Halloween party! Tropicana Nights is back with an 80’s themed Halloween Thriller on Saturday 1st November 2025 (8pm to 12:30am).

Dig out a costume, dance to the best 80’s anthems and party the night away.

Early bird tickets are £11.25 with general admission £14 (21+). Visit The Athenaeum website to find out more.

Each ticket includes an arrival drink, three-course meal, DJ and disco, magician, photobooth and casino.

A non-refundable deposit of £20 per person is required to secure a booking. Visit The Athenaeum website to view the Christmas menu. To book a table, contact the team on 01284 758 380 or enquiries@the-athenaeum.com.

STAY SOCIAL Follow The Athenaeum BSE on Instagram or Facebook to hear about forthcoming events.

CHRISTMAS PARTIES Celebrate Christmas at The Athenaeum Bury St Edmunds, one of Suffolk’s most atmospheric venues. The fun-filled Christmas party packages are designed to make planning simple and stressfree. Taking place in The Ballroom on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from the 4th to the 20th December 2025, packages are just £72.50 per person for a table of 8.

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DISCOVER NEWMARKET ACING’S HEADQUARTERS is beginning to quieten, as ‘The Final Meeting’ takes place on Friday 31st October – Saturday 1st November, before playing host to the ultimate Christmas Fair, Presents Galore, bringing the festive spirit to the Rowley Mile Racecourse.

Whilst racing may have finished for the season, Newmarket is still a hive of places to explore and visit, whilst also providing you with the chance to get an insight into just what makes the home of horseracing so special.

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Presents Galore Friday 28th November – Sunday 30th November Get into the festive spirit with East Anglia’s most spectacular Christmas Fair, Presents Galore. Set in the stunning surroundings of the Rowley Mile Racecourse, in Newmarket, this threeday Christmas shopping extravaganza is a treasure trove of unique gifts and experiences just waiting to be found.

Delivering all the atmosphere, sights and aromas of Christmas and featuring over 100 boutique stalls, this is one you won’t want to miss out on!

Tickets are now on sale - https:// presentsgalore.org Newmarket Sausage Festival Saturday 1st November Join us for our annual Newmarket Sausage Festival in November, on Market Square. Experience a whole

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host of sausage themed activities, competitions and stalls to celebrate the town’s long association with the Newmarket sausage. You can expect plenty of samples, recipe ideas and tasty treats to try!

In addition, dine on sausages for the whole week running up to this delicious festival, as many of the town’s most loved cafes and restaurants feature a special sausage dish on their menus as part of the Sausage Safari!

• National Stud Tour • Tours of Tattersalls Sales Ring • Champagne Afternoon Tea and Tour • Tour of the famed Gallops Starting from as little as £16.50, this is the perfect gift for any racing enthusiast.

For more information on what’s happening in and around Newmarket, visit www.discovernewmarket.co.uk, the town’s official tourism service and tour guide.

Give the perfect gift with Discover Newmarket As the festive season approaches, why not treat someone to a special Newmarket experience with a Discover Newmarket Gift Voucher. Many of our popular tours are available to purchase, including:

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LTHOUGH THERE’S still time to fit in an 11am daily tour, before the season ends on Friday 31 October, we now turn our attention to the ghostly and macabre tours which begin at Halloween and continue through the winter months.

Last year we took over 900 bookings and already this year the early birds are grabbing their places as are those who want to provide family and friends with a tour as a novel gift. We are fortunate in Bury St Edmunds to have so many stories to tell on these spooky tours which combine a bit of learning with a lot of fun. We have kept the price at £10 so it’s still great value.

Our food and drink tours have proved a great success enabling people whilst on walking tours to visit six of the town’s independent businesses and taste their mouth-

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Last, but not least, some news of our recent accolade! We are proud to have been awarded the Travellers’ Choice distinction by Tripadvisor which again puts us in the top 10% of things to do worldwide and demonstrates our commitment to hospitality excellence.

The award is based on those who experienced our tours and provided strong reviews. Of 342 reviews on Tripadvisor, we have 326 in the excellent and 14 in the very good categories recognising the quality of tours both in content and delivery. So, come along and see for yourself what we offer.

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watering products whilst being fed nuggets of local history. These too make ideal presents or a chance for small groups to come together. Additionally, we provide special tours on different topics, amongst which are our Wartime walks and one for October’s Literary Festival so it is well worth visiting www.

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THE BURY ST EDMUNDS LITERATURE FESTIVAL IS RETURNING FOR ITS 7TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL, WITH A FOUR DAY PROGRAMME OF AUTHOR EVENTS, CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS, WALKS AND FILM SCREENINGS 9-12TH OCTOBER 2025; ITS BIGGEST AND BOLDEST FESTIVAL YET. T THE HEART of the festival is a wide array of fabulous author events.

There’s fiction in every genre from fêted authors including Sarah Perry, Louis de Bernieres, debut authors - including Waterstones Debut Award winner Ferdia Lennon, local authors and best-selling authors - including Chris Whitaker, Emma Healey and Jennifer Saint. For non-fiction we will present riveting and rigorous author discussions that cover everything from the enduring spirit of Ukraine with Olia Hercules & Felicity Spector, the story of our town’s eponymous Saint Edmund with Amy Jeffs and the joyful Read Yourself Happy event with Daisy Buchanan, Nikki May & Isabelle Broome.The Climate and Biodiversity crises are addressed with authors Sally Morgan and Becky Searle

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discussing Gardening for Climate Change and James Canton Renaturing everything from a two acre plot to a window box. ​For children, we have *free* ticketed events for all age groups; there’s sensory storytelling for babies and preschoolers, interactive workshops for kids with Serena Patel and an exploration of expression through poetry, rap and verse for young people with East Anglian Book Award winning Ashley HicksonLovence. ​This year, we're expanding beyond author events and delivering exciting new additions to our programme. Gold Dust Writer Mentoring will be offering creative writing workshops, Abbeygate Cinema is presenting film screenings that complement our author events and Bury Tour Guides have curated special guided walks taking in sites of literary note across the town.

We hope that there is something for everyone!

The full programme is available to book at www. burylitfest.co.uk/boxoffice

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AT KINGS ROM WEDNESDAY 1 to Thursday 9 October, we are thrilled to present the highly anticipated Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Tickets are available now, so come and help us say a heartfelt goodbye to the Crawley's and their captivating stories.

Be sure to look out for more incredible films coming this year, including The Running Man, Wicked 2, and Zootropolis 2!

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THE METROPOLITAN OPERA

La Sonnambula Wednesday 22 October, 7pm La Bohème Sunday 23 November, 6pm Arabella Wednesday 26 November, 6pm

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Cinderella Sunday 30 November, 3pm The Nutcracker Sunday 14 December, 3pm Tickets available at www.kingscinema.co.uk or purchased at the box office. Call 01638 475322 (Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm to 9pm). Visit 16 Fitzroy Street, Newmarket, CB8 0JW. Follow us on Facebook for more exciting films and screenings!

Mrs. Warren's Profession Thursday 23 October, 7pm The Fifth Step Thursday 27 November, 7pm Bat Out of Hell: The Musical Thursday 30 October, 7pm

ROM WEDNESDAY 15 October to Saturday 1 November, the awardwinning ScaresVille returns as East Anglia’s most talked-about scare experience. Brave visitors will journey through themed rooms, spooky woods, and shocking surprises in this immersive after-dark adventure for over 14s.

For families, our popular half-term event Halloweenies: School of Sorcery is back. Dress up for a magical spooky

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KENTWELL HALL IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS AUTUMN AND WINTER, WITH A LINE-UP OF UNMISSABLE EVENTS TO THRILL, ENCHANT AND DELIGHT ALL AGES.

adventure with wands, potions, dragon eggs & spells.

As the year draws in, the Hall and gardens take on a new atmosphere with Kentwell's Enchanted Gardens Lit

By Night, open on selected evenings throughout November and December.

Paths and features are lit to create a wonderful way to enjoy the gardens after dark.

Finally, in the run-up to Christmas, Kentwell opens its doors for a

Dickensian Christmas. With Victorian characters, festive decorations, and open fires throughout the house, it offers a warm and welcoming start to the festive season including a visit to Father Christmas in his Grotto.

From autumn adventures to winter traditions, Kentwell Hall makes the most of this lovely time of year. Early booking is recommended.

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ART AT THE APEX GALLERY

ART AND DESIGN BY KING'S ELY Tuesday 23 September - Sunday 23 November An exhibition of high-quality work produced

by King's Ely students showing a broad range of GCSE and A level Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art and Photography, including examples of exam and coursework.

HE APEX GALLERY holds a range of exhibitions throughout the year. The gallery features works by emerging and established artists, as well as engaging with West Suffolk's various community art groups, offering them an opportunity to display their work in a professional environment.

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PRINTBOX LIVE Tuesday 25 November – Sunday 21 December An exhibition of prints from a collective of photographic artists and print-makers from the region. Their work encompasses a wide range of subjects and styles from abstract, through minimalism and into the world of fantasy. Much is based on photographic capture – but this is often enhanced by the use of other media and techniques to produce something a little different.

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THE ART OF MARQUETRY AND ME Tuesday 23 December – Monday 26 January An exhibition of works by the artist Soraya…

"Ever since I was a girl, I felt words and texts did not quite express how I feel about life, nature, the earth or the divine. I also wanted to record my memories of people I love and value. I was not good at painting, so I decided to try my hand at marquetry. Marquetry allows me to create an intricate storytelling image of scenery, how I see women, my spiritual belief and capture the face of my loved ones. I use various types and colours of natural wood and barks from trees to bring to life how I feel so perfectly.

Marquetry involves substituting different parts of a design/ image with coloured pieces of wood. Each piece is finely cut from various types and colours of natural wood inlaid together neatly to re-create an image, scenery or a shape. The woods or barks are from trees such as sour orange’s wood, jujube wood, berry wood, walnut wood and some others."

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An exciting, interactive exhibition, featuring over 50 horseracing board games! Relive childhood memories and feel the thrill of the race in our Grand National themed floor game!

Open Tuesday - Sunday Exhibition included in General Admission (children free) @nhrmuseum

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RC SHOPPING CENTRE is ready to make your autumn and winter season truly unforgettable. With a spectacular series of events for the remainder of 2025, promising endless family fun and entertainment for all.

Dive into the spooky spirit with arc Shopping Centre’s engaging Halloween event on Wednesday 29th October.

Then, prepare for a magical start to the festive season at arc’s highly anticipated Christmas Light Switch On event on Thursday 20th November, where the centre will be transformed into a twinkling wonderland.

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Enjoy the Christmas Marcet until Sunday 21st December and browse a range of artisan products from independent businesses. For those seeking something more adventurous, be sure to visit arc’s Ice Rink from Tuesday 23rd December.

In addition to these events, arc Shopping Centre continues to offer a wide range of shopping and dining alongside leisure options for all. With a diverse programme of live music and events being held at The Apex and a redefined cinema experience available at Everyman Cinema; arc has everything covered to make this autumn and winter enjoyable for you and your family!

FULLER FUN THERE’S STILL PLENTY TO SEE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR!

ULLERS MILL Garden - an RHS Partner Garden - was generously gifted to Perennial, the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping everyone who works in horticulture and their families, for its long-term preservation.

This beautiful, award-winning space is well worth a visit at this time of year as it shines with vibrant autumn colour; it’s a serene garden, rich with texture and warm colour.

Fiery foliage, late-flowering perennials and the gentle sound of the River Lark create a peaceful atmosphere.

Breathe in the crisp air, soak up the vibrant reflections, and lose yourself among the dappled light through the trees in this peaceful seven-acre retreat.

And with every visit to our gardens, purchases from our cafes, shops or online store and any donations, you'll be helping Perennial provide vital support to all those in the UK working in or retired from horticulture and their families during challenging times. fullersmill.org.uk

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