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FRONT COVER: Elevated view of Market Hill in 1963 THE SUDBURY MUSEUM TRUST, a Registered Charity, looks after the town’s collection of historical artefacts and has opened an attractive and informative Heritage Centre in Gaol Lane behind Sudbury Town Hall. It’s primary role is educational - creating greater awareness of Sudbury’s rich and varied history.

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The front cover photograph is from the collection ‘Caught On Camera’ Historic Photo Archive on The Sudbury Museum Trust website www. sudburysuffolk.co.uk/heritage Beside running the Heritage Centre and the website www. sudburysuffolk.co.uk/heritage the Museum Trust has also published a number of books on the local history of the area - the latest being ‘Chilton - the first 3000 years’, launched recently and is available from local bookshops and the Sudbury TIC.

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Sat 25th February 7.30pm THE SIX-SIDED MAN (30th Anniversary)

Thurs 30th March 7.15pm MADAM BUTTERFLY (Live Broadcast Opera)

Tues 28th February 7pm THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (Live Broadcast Ballet)

Fri 31st March 7.30pm ROLLIN’ CLONES

Fri 3rd March 8pm PATRICK MONAHAN - That 80’s Show

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Sat 4th March 7.30pm LIVE FROM THE GET IN!

Tues 7th to Sat 11th March 7.45pm LADIES’ DAY Thurs 9th March 10.30am FILM CLUB: Ken Russell and the Great Composers

Thurs 9th February 10.30am FILM CLUB: Powell And Pressburger Sat 11th February 7.30pm A WARNING TO THE CURIOUS Two Ghost Stories by M R James

Wed 15th March 2.30pm & 7.30pm Film: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK

Tues 14th February 3pm FAMILY FILM: The Secret Life Of Pets Thurs 16th February 7pm SAINT JOAN (Live Broadcast) Fri 17th February 7.30pm GEORGE EGG: Anarchist Cook Sat 18th February 7.30pm SINGLES NIGHT

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Sun 30th April 7.30pm HISTORY SPECIAL-Peter Cooper QUAY BAR EVENTS See page 6 The full programme is available at the Quay Theatre Box Office and the Tourist Information Centre, Sudbury Library and at www.quaysudbury.com

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Playgroups & nurseries M - Monday, Tu - Tuesday, W - Wednesday, Th - Thursday, F - Friday, (Sc.t.t.) - School term time

M, Tu, W, Th, F. ACTON PLAYGROUP at Acton V.C. Primary School M, W, Th, F. 8.45am-11.45pm, M, Tu, W, Th, F. 12.303.30pm. Lunch club 11.45am– 12.30pm.

(Sc.t.t) Ofsted outstanding inspected Feb 2011.

We also run a holiday club during all school holidays, 8am-5pm for ages 2½-11 yrs.

Tel: 01787 377089 ext 3 M, Tu, Th, F. ALLSORTS PLAYGROUP, (Sc.t.t.) at Glemsford Village Hall 9-30am12noon, Ages 2½-5 yrs. Ofsted registered, free early education places available.

Tel: Tracy 01787 281645 M, Tu, W, Th, F. ANGLIA SUNSHINE NURSERIES, 8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Est, Sudbury. 3 mths-5 yrs, flexible sessions available between 7.30am and 6pm, 51 weeks of the year. Outstanding Ofsted 2014.

Tel: 01787 371797 www.angliasunshinenurseries.co.uk W. BABIES, TODDLERS & MUMS-TO-BE GROUP. 9.30–11.30am (inc school hols) Methodist Church Hall, York Rd, Sudbury. For Mums-to-be and under 5’s. £1.50 donation per family. Separate room for babies, large indoor space and outdoor space too! Arts & crafts, games and plenty of toys! Come and enjoy tea and biscuits and a chat.

M, Tu, W, Th, F. CAVENDISH PRE-SCHOOL, Jubilee Room, Memorial Hall. Early Bird Club 8.30-9am, morning sessions 9am-12pm, afternoon sessions 12-3pm, Lunch Club 12-1.15 pm. (Sc.t.t.). Take children from the age of 2 yrs. Ofsted Inspected. Tel: Gill 01787 282579 Tu, Th. CYGNETS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, (Sc.t.t) 9.30-11.30am at Grace Baptist Church Hall, Prince St, Sudbury. Ages 0-3 yrs welcome. Tel: Lynn Moult 01787 378532 M, Tu, W, Th, F. FIRST FRIENDS PRESCHOOL NURSERY, Gt Waldingfield. Ages 2-5 yrs, Mon to Thurs 9am-3.30pm, Fridays 9am1pm. Parent & Toddler Group Fri 1.30-3.30pm (Sc.t.t.). Ofsted Registered. Tel: Ann 07931 806329 / 01787 882473 M, Tu, W, Th, F. GREAT CORNARD CROCUS EARLY YEARS CENTRE at Gt Cornard Upper School, 8am-6pm. 51 weeks per year. High quality care, learning & play for children 3 mths-8 yrs. 3rd Consecutive Outstanding Ofsted report dated 2013. Tel: Jo Hayes 01787 8811222 M, Tu, W, Th, F. GLEMSFORD CP SCHOOL NURSERY, 9-11.30am (Sc.t.t.). Tel: 01787 283200

M, Tu, W, Th, F. HARTEST PRE-SCHOOL, Hartest Pre-School site, 8.30am-3.30pm (Sc.t.t.). For children 2-4 yrs. Ofsted registered.

Parent & toddler sessions at Hartest Institute on Mondays 9.30-11.30am during school term time. Tel: Yvonne Hamilton 01284 830860 M, Tu, W, Th , F. LAVENHAM PRE-SCHOOL, Lavenham Primary School,9am-12pm. (Sc.t.t) 2-5 yrs. Ofsted inspected. Tel: 01787 249738 M, Tu, W, Th, F. LAWSHALL PRE-SCHOOL, The Buttercup Building, All Saints School, Lawshall, 12.30-3pm (Sc.t.t.). Ofsted inspected.

Tel: 01284 828223 Th. LITTLE ACORNS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, 10am-12noon at Belchamp St Paul Community Hall. Open all year. Birth-5 yrs. Just turn up or Tel: 01787 237745 W. LITTLE ANGELS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, 9.30-11.30am at The Salvation Army, Station Rd, Sudbury. Tel: Teresa on 01787 310187 M, Tu, W, Th, F. LONG MELFORD CEVC PRIMARY SCHOOL NURSERY, (Sc.t.t) 8.4511.45am. 3 yrs+. Tel: 01787 379929 M, Tu, W, Th, F. LONG MELFORD PLAYGROUP, 9-15am-12noon (Sc.t.t.), Long Melford United Reformed Church. Ofsted registered. 2½-5 yrs Tel: Linda (term time) 01787 377525 W. NCT BABY & TODDLER GROUP. All year (incl. school holidays) at St John’s Methodist Church Hall, York Rd, Sudbury. 9.30-11.30am.

For babies, bumps & toddlers. Everyone welcome. Tel: 0844 243 6148 M, Tu, W, Th, F. PEBBLES PRE-SCHOOL, Foxearth Village Hall (Sc.t.t.) Mon-Thurs 9am12pm & 12-3pm. Fri 9am-12pm. Lunch Club each day 12-1.15pm. Ofsted Inspected.

Tel: Rebecca 01787 880675 M, Tu, W, Th, F. POT KILN NURSERY, Butt Rd, Gt Cornard, 8.40-11.10am & 12.30-3pm.

Registered funded places 3+. Tel: 01787 372107 W. RAINBOW PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, St John’s Methodist Church, Sudbury, 9.3011.30am (Sc.t.t.).

M, Tu, W, Th, F. SPRINGFIELD PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY at The Terrapin, Tudor Primary, Sudbury. £6 a session (incl. a snack) PRESCHOOL 2-5yrs. 8.55-11.55am NURSERY 2-5yrs 12.05-3.05pm. Tel: 01787 311320 M, Tu, W, Th, F. STEPPING STONES PLAYGROUP (Sc.t.t.). All day childcare from 8am-3.15pm at The Cedars, Wells Hall Rd, Gt Cornard. Tel:01787 372524 M, W. SUNSHINE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, 10am-11.30am. Sudbury Baptist Church (Sc.t.t.). Tel: Mon group: Anne Gardner 01787 312346, Wed group: Jo Longhurst 07789 762066

M, Tu, W, Th, F. ST GREGORY CEVC PRIMARY SCHOOL NURSERY, (Sc.t.t.)

9am-12noon. Age 3-5 yrs. Ofsted Inspected.

Government Funded places 3. Tel: 01787 372418 M, Tu, W, Th, F. SUNFLOWERS CHILDCARE, The Cabin, Stone St, Boxford, 7.30am-6pm.

We also run holiday clubs. For ages 2-12 years.

Tel: 01787 211363 M, Tu, W, Th. THE PLAYBOX NURSERY at St John’s Church Community Centre, York Rd, Sudbury. M, Tu, Th, 9.15-11.45am, Lunch Club 11.45am-12.30pm. M, Tu, W, Th, 12.303pm. Ages 2-5 yrs. Open during term time.

Outstanding Ofsted Tel: 07591 062605 M, Tu, W, Th, F. WELLS HALL CP SCHOOL NURSERY, (Sc.t.t.) 8.30-11.30am & 12.153pm. Tel: 01787 373489 M, Tu, W, Th, F. WOODPECKERS NURSERY, Sudbury. For ages 0-5 yrs, 8am-6pm. Full or half day sessions. Free early education places. New toddler room now open. Free baby sessions run every 4-6 weeks. Forest School trips plus outings in our own mini-bus. French lessons, music & movement included in price.

Tel: 01787 377707 M, Tu, W, Th, F. WOODHALL CP SCHOOL NURSERY, (Sc.t.t.) 8.30-11.30am and 12.303.30pm. Tel: 01787 373661 M, Tu, W, Th, F. YORLEY BARN NURSERY SCHOOL at Yorley Farm, Upper Rd, Lt Cornard, (Sc.t.t.) 2-5 yrs, 8am-6pm. Breakfast club / nursery session / lunch club / nursery session.

Holiday club for 2-8 yrs, 8am-6pm. Tel: 01787 227144 www.yorleybarnnursery.co.uk HOLIDAY CLUB at ANGLIA SUNSHINE NURSERIES For 5-14 yrs. Open 7.30am6pm. 8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Est, Sudbury. Tel: 01787 371797 www. angliasunshinenurseries.co.uk GLEMSFORD LITTLE DRAGONS GROUP: Wednesdays, 3.30 - 4.15pm at Glemsford Methodist Church. Fun and confidence building introduction to Karate for 4-6 yrs. Tel: Vicki 07979 423954 JO-JINGLES WEST SUFFOLK: Music, singing & movement classes for babies andpre-school age children. Wednesdays at St Gregory’s Church Hall, Sudbury. 10am 3 months to 2 years, 11am 2 years+. See website for further details. www.jojingles.com/ westsuffolk SUDBURY TOY LIBRARY: (Sc,t,t) At The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard on the first Thursday of each month 9.30-11.30am. Open to anyone with children from birth to 5 yrs.

Tel: Jenna 01787 888666

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Library Information Clare Tel: 01787 277702 Top time: events & activities for older people.

Every Tuesday 11am-12.30pm Scrabble Group Second & fourth Weds each month 2.30pm Film Nights: £5 per ticket Fourth Thursday each month 6.30pm Baby Bounce & Tot Rock: songs & rhymes for babies and toddlers. Every Friday 10.15-10.45am Ma-jong: Every Friday 3.30pm-5pm Glemsford Tel: 01787 281803 First Edition Top Time Reading Group for older people. Third Tues each month 2.15pm3.15pm Turned Corners Top time Reading Group Second Tuesday each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Tot Rock: songs & action rhymes for toddlers Every Friday 10am-11am in the Village Hall Job club drop-in: Careers advice & CV writing Last Friday each month 2.30pm-3.30pm Craft Activities: for primary age children Every Sunday 12 noon-2pm Great Cornard Tel: 01787 315195 Tot Rock: songs and action rhymes for toddlers.

Mondays 10.15am-10.45am (Term time only) Top Time: events & activities for older people Every Tuesday 10am-11am Baby Bounce: songs & nursery rhymes for babies.Wednesdays 1.30pm-2pm (term time only) Yummy Mummy reading group Last Thursday each month 2-6pm Internet Training for beginners (pre-book) Every Thursday 5pm-6pm Every Saturday 1pm-2pm Homework Help: for 8-12 year olds Saturdays 10.30-12 noon Busy Booktime: pre-school stories, rhymes, crafts. Fridays 9.30am-10.15am (Term time only) Craft Activities & Homework Help: primary age. Every Sunday 11am-2pm Lavenham: 01787 247729 Tot Rock: songs & action rhymes for pre-school children. Thursday 2.15-2.45pm. (Term time only) Long Melford: 01787 377525 Baby Bounce & Tot Rock: for babies & toddlers.

Tuesday 2.30-3pm (Term time only) Top Time: events & activities for older people Every Wednesday 2.30pm-4.30pm Top Time Reading Group Last Wednesday each month 2.30-4.30pm Sudbury Tel: 01787 242570 Top Time: events & activities for older people Every Tuesday 2.30pm-4.30pm Top Time Reading Group 3rd Tuesday each month 2.30pm-4.30pm Creative Writing Group First Tuesday each month 2.30pm-4pm 1-to-1 Computer Taster Sessions (pre-book) Every Wednesday & Thursday 10-45am-11.45am Storytime: Stories & rhymes for pre-school age.

Thurs 9.45am-10.15am Craft Activities: for primary school age Every Sunday 11am-3pm Please check the web site for any changes to these events. www.suffolklibraries.co.uk

Arts & crafts COTTAGE CRAFTS: The Jetty, Quay Lane, Sudbury. Wednesdays 10am-1pm. The programme which covers a wide variety of crafts is available from The Quay Theatre and the library. Members £3.50, non members £4 per day.

Adult Workshop (No tutor): The room is available every Wednesday from 10am-1pm for anyone wishing to work on his/her own craft project. Members £3, non members £3.50 per day. Non members are welcome to attend any of the classes. Pre-booking essential.

ART CLASS: Thursdays 10am-12 noon at the Scout & Guide Hut, Long Melford. We are a friendly group that welcomes painters of all abilities. Tuition and refreshments are available £3 per session. Tel: Erika 07799 884182 BULMER STITCH AND SEW CLUB: We meet on first Monday in each month in 2pm-4pm in Bulmer Village Hall. For only £1 per session come along and have a chat and sew or knit whatever your hobby is. Coffee and biscuits included. For details ring Margaret 01787 312915 CARD MAKING CLASSES: Mondays at Long Melford Old School. Small friendly groups with experienced tutor covering all aspects of card making. For further details contact Pauline on 01787 269273 CORNARD QUILTERS: Patchwork and quilting for both beginners and experienced members.

1st & 3rd Monday evenings of the month at the Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. For information phone Kate Badrick 01787 378325 GLEMSFORD ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY: Thursdays: Drawing, painting & calligraphy classes. 2pm-4pm, at Weavers Cottage, Post Office Lane, Glemsford. Tel: 01787 282191 LAVENHAM ARTS SOCIETY: Monthly at Lavenham Village Hall. Demonstrations by professional artists. For membership information call 01787 269432 MONTHLY PARCHMENT CLASSES Friendly group that meet at Gt Waldingfield every Second Saturday in the month with experienced tutor for all Levels. Fee £10 per class from 12 noon-4pm materials supplied and tools available to use. Contact Christine Hutton 01787 311446 or email christine.hutton@hotmail.co.uk SUDBURY & DISTRICT ART CLUB: Fridays at St Gregory’s Church Hall, Princes St, Sudbury at 7.30pm and welcomes anyone interested in painting/drawing/sketching. £2 per evening including refreshments, first visit free. During the year there is a summer programme where we encourage everyone to go out and paint local beauty spots and art demonstrations are held as well as outings to art galleries and exhibitions. For further details please call 01787 311210 PRINT WORKSHOP: At Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury. A programme of taster days, summer courses, day and evening classes and tailormade workshops for community and educational groups is designed to help both experienced artists and newcomers to printmaking develop a wide range of skills. Full details are available from Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury. Tel: 01787 372958

Community Information NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST HALSTEAD AND SUDBURY BRANCH is run by local parents, we offer support, information and friendship to all new parents and parents-to-be.

All our events are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to come along. For information about any NCT services or social activities Tel: 0844 243 6148 Email info@ halsteadnct.co.uk or visit www.nct.org.uk/ halstead SUDBURY NEWSTALK FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (SNT) SNT is a registered charity established almost 30 years ago. Our listeners are registered blind or partially sighted but just like you, really want to know what is going on. This is why Sudbury Newstalk, the recorded local news and bimonthly magazine, makes a difference. Run by volunteers in our studio here in Sudbury. We are members of the Talking Newspaper Federation and would like to hear from anyone who could help, as a Technician, Editor, or Fund raiser.

Please call Jane on 01787 468535 or Trevor on 01787 372505.

SUDBURY TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Located in Sudbury Library and offers a wide range of services for residents and visitors.

Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 9.30am–4.30pm, Fri: 9.30am–4pm, Sat: 10am–3.30pm Tel: 01787 881320 THE BRIDGE PROJECT 20 Gainsborough St, Sudbury What’s On at THE BRIDGE PROJECT Sue Ryder Synergy Café: In the courtyard Café Mondays 11am-3pm. For those living with Dementia and their carers. In conjunction with Sue Ryder.

Open door Meeting group: in the pavilion room Mondays 11am-1.30pm. Whether you are managing your mental health issues of feeling a bit low come and join us at our welcoming dropin group.

Paint Your Own Ceramics: for adults and children. Tuesday-Friday 9.30am-2.20pm.

(Weds reserved for adults only during term time).

Film Club: Film & Afternoon Tea or Film & Supper. Wednesdays monthly. Visit the web site for more details Courtyard Café: open 9.30am-3pm Tuesday to Friday. Hot meals served between 12.15pm & 2.15pm.

Further information and to book tel: 01787 313691 Email: info@thebridgeproject.co.uk www.thebridgeproject.co.uk THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, CAN WE HELP YOU OR YOUR DEPENDANTS? You qualify after serving 7 days in the armed forces. Debt advice, disability aids, electric scooters & minor repairs around the house. The list is endless, just pick up the telephone and contact us on 0808 802 8080 Local people will come and talk to you and help you.

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DELPHI TEA DANCE After many years of organising the fortnightly tea dances and raising money for good causes John Sayers has handed over the running of tea dances to Cheryl Claydon.

The February & March dances at the Delphi Club, Sudbury, 2-4.15pm are:Wed 1st February: Townhouse Sound Wed 15th February: Joy & Malcolm Wed 1st March: Strictly For Fun Wed 15th March: Bryan of Note Wed 29th March: David Last Admission £4 including tea, biscuits & complimentary raffle ticket. (Additional tickets available). All money raised will continue to go to nominated charities.

EXHIBITIONS AT GAINSBOROUGH’S HOUSE

Tel: 01787 372958 www.gainsboroug h.org Exhibitions Present to the 19th February Thomas Gainsborough: Methods of Making.

French Drawings from the Time of Gainsborough.

25th February - 11th June Julian Perry: The County of Elms.

Constable at Gainsborough’s House.

Open Monday to Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 11-5pm. Closed Good Friday The visitor entrance to the museum is on Weavers Lane and leads into the Gift Shop and Coffee Shop.

What’s on - Sudbury & District Melford Hall, Long Melford Tel: 01787 379228 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/melfordhall

A brief look at what’s on at Melford Hall Beatrix Potter - The Melford Hall Connection 29th March to 31st May An Exhibition of facsimile sketches by Beatrix Potter. Further details on the website Beatrix Potter Story Readings Wednesdays 5th & 12th April 1-3pm Get carried away by the magical adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends as written by Beatrix Potter and narrated by one of our story tellers.

Egg Hunt Hunt your Cadbury Easter eggs at Melford Hall 14th to 17th April 12-4.30pm Once again Cadbury have sponsored our Easter Egg hunt; come and solve the clues and claim your Easter egg prize. Also show your skill in the Egg and Spoon races (for all ages) being held each day. In addition there will be drawing and colouring sheets to complete. Child £2.50 plus garden admission.

Railway Walk Saturday 8th April 10.30am-1pm Join us for a guided four-mile walk retracing the route of the former Great Eastern Railway Line linking the medieval wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford. Meet at Lavenham Guildhall tearoom for refreshments and a short introduction before starting your walk. At the end of the walk, enjoy lunch at Melford Hall and listen to a brief history of the house. Refreshments and admission included. £18, booking essential.

Three Mills Walk Saturday 22nd April 10.30am-1pm A new guided walk along the old railway line taking in three water mills as well as Sudbury’s famous water meadows. £12, booking essential.

Further information, prices & booking www.nationaltrust.org.uk/melfordhall LONG MELFORD BOOK FAIR Saturdays, 28th January, 4th March, 29th April At the Village Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel), 10am to 4pm. Up to 20 exhibitors selling secondhand, out of print and collectable books. Paperback to antiquarian. Often also postcards and ephemera. Delicious homemade refreshments. Admission £1, children under 15 free. 01245 361609 www.missingbookfairs. co.uk SUDBURY FARMERS’ MARKET: Fridays, 24th February, 31st March, 28th April 9.30am and 2pm in St Peter’s Church, Market Hill Over 30 stalls selling the best quality local produce including fresh bread, pastries, local pork, beef and lamb, fantastic fruit, vegetables and plants. Pop up cafe by The Bridge Project.

Free Entry.

LAVENHAM FARMERS’ MARKET: Sundays, 26th February, 26th March, 23rd April, in Lavenham Village Hall 10am-1.30pm. Awardwinning, voted best market in Suffolk. Over 35 small scale producers selling locally grown vegetables, home baked pies and cakes, Suffolk game, honey, chutneys, preserves and brewed ales. Delicious Farmers’ Cafe. Free parking and entry. www.suffolkmarketevents.co.uk SPRING FORAGE EVENT AND COOKING DEMONSTRATION Sun 26th March & Sun 9th April At Arger Fen Nature Reserve and Upstairs at the Lavenham Farmers’ Market, 10am-3pm.

A morning’s foraging in beautiful Suffolk countryside led by an expert ecologist and top chef, followed by cooking masterclass. Tickets only £50 per event to include all foraging, tasting and fabulous goody bag via www. suffolkmarketevents.co.uk/foraging or call 07704 627973.

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BINGO every Monday night in the clubhouse at AFC Sudbury, Brundon Lane, Sudbury. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start. Cash prizes and bar.

JAZZ NIGHTS at The Bell Hotel, Clare, 01787 237653 All gigs 7.30-10pm, £10 Sun 29th January: Matt Wates Sun 12th February: Mark Nightingale Sun 26th February: Jacqui Hicks Sun 12th March: Robert Fowler Sun 26th March: see the website Sun 9th April: Nic Meier Sun 23rd April: Kevin Fitzsimmonds with the Roger Odell Trio & Larraine Odell (voc).

More info at www.jazz-nights.com FLEECE JAZZ keeping jazz alive Presenting the best of mainstream and modern jazz, with occasional ventures into cabaret.

Fridays at Stoke-By-Nayland Hotel. Full programme with notes about the musicians on www.fleecejazz.org.uk BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCES, 8-11.15pm at The Delphi Centre, Newton Rd, Sudbury Sat 4th February: Howard & Chris Spurr Sat 4th March: Larry Green Sat 1st April: Music to be confirmed Tickets available on the door at £7 per person.

More details tel: 01206 263189 or email: delphidanceclub@googlemail.com SUDBURY AREA CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Monthly Meetings at The Common Lands Room, The Christopher Centre, Gainsborough St, Sudbury, 7-9pm.

Cafe club. 2nd Friday each month from 10.30am-12.30pm. Join us for an informal chat over coffee and cake at Painters Cafe, 11 Gainsborough St, Sudbury.

Cancer Rehab Exercise Programme. Every Tuesday at 7.30pm for 50 mins. At Sudbury Sports Centre, Tudor Rd. For more information about the Sudbury Area Cancer Support group contact Ruth or phil Worsley 01787 370978 ruth-SACSG@outlook. com SUDBURY MARKET TOWN PARTNERSHIP is organising a St George’s Weekend Celebration (with a grant from the National Lottery Celebrate England fund) on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd April. Everyone is invited to join in. See the local press for more information.

Sat 22nd April: St George’s Weekend Celebration Charity Roadshow. At The Quay Theatre and The Jetty, Quay Lane, Sudbury. Eight workshops offering 10 top tips to help you run your voluntary or community organisation. Nominations will be invited for Community Volunteer Awards. More info: robinhodgkinson@btinternet.com 01787 312140.

Sun 23rd April: St George’s Weekend Celebration Country Fair at Sudbury Cricket Club ground, Quay Lane, Sudbury. Voluntary and Community organisations will be having stalls and games so that all the family can join in. Entertainment and competitions. More details: lesleyfordplatt@rocketmail.com 01787 372171 GREAT WALDINGFIELD BOWLS & SOCIAL CLUB Tentree Rd, Gt Waldingfield.

We are open Monday to Friday for bowling.

Beginners are always welcome.

SOCIAL EVENTS Saturdays at 7.30pm February 25th: Whist Drive March 11th: Eddie’s Quiz Night March 25th: Whist Drive April 1st: Bingo April 8th: Gilbert Entertains April 29th: Whist Drive Details Contact Pat Highton 01787 37194

What’s on - Sudbury & District JUST TALK Feeling Alone? Unheard? Need someone to talk to? Free drop in sessions for Groups and Individuals Saturdays: 25th February, 25th March, 29th April 10am-2pm at the ExploringU centre for well being, The Old Press Rooms, 54 Station Rd, Sudbury. Tel: 01787 829141 QUAY BAR EVENTS at the Quay Theatre OPEN MUSIC NIGHTS Sundays 7.30pm 26th February, 26th March, 23rd April Free entry. A popular friendly open music night, bring your instruments or just your voice - acoustics only, readings allowed, no mics please.

ACOUSTIC NIGHT 7pm Fri 10th February, Sat 25th March, Sat 1st April Free entry Anywhere between 2-5 performers doing half hour sets while you relax, marvel at local talent and sip away at your drinks!

QUAY BAR QUIZ Wednesdays 7.30pm 15th February, 22nd March, 19th April Entry £1.50 each. Teams of up to 6 people

FEBRUARY Mon 13th February: THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SUDBURY & DISTRICT BRANCH Speaker: Brian Aket ‘Poor Man’s Encyclopedia’ 7.30pm at the Snooker Club, North St, Sudbury. Membership is open to all not just to people who have been in the Services. We meet on the second Monday each month.

If you would like to join us please contact membership secretary Colin Smith 01787 379704 Tues 21st February: SUDBURY DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY. Benin Bronzes - Illustrated talk by Dr Claire Walsh.

11am- 12 noon. Visitors by prior arrangement with Sylvia on 01787 371948 Fri 24th February: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ at AFC Sudbury. Teams of up to 6. £6 per person including food. Cash prize! Doors open 7pm. To enter call 07974 222777 Thurs 23rd February: SUDBURY AREA CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Cheese & Wine Evening at The Common Lands Room, The Christopher Centre, Gainsborough St, Sudbury, 7-9pm. For more information contact Ruth or Phil Worsley 01787 370978 ruth-SACSG@ outlook.com Fri 24th February: SUDBURY SOCIETY, Friars Hall, School St, Sudbury, 7.30pm. ‘Is there a doctor in the house?’ A talk by retired GP Dr Dennis Brogsn. Admission: Members £3, non-members £5. www.sudburysociety.org. uk Tues 28th February: SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY. Sudbury & District Group 7.30pm at Long Melford Village Hall. ’The Real Lark Rise to Candleford’ David Eddershaw. £2 members, £2.50 non members (incl refreshments) For information: Subury@ suffolkfhs.org.uk

MARCH Sun 3rd March: FUND RAISING TABLE SALE at Old School, the Green, Long Melford.

10am-2pm. Admission 50p. Children Free.

Stallholders call Rosy Eade on 01787 319120 Thurs 9th March: SUDBURY FLOWER CLUB invite you to a Flower Arranging Demonstration with Lionel Clark ‘Pick & Mix’ at Assington Village Hall. Doors open 7pm, demonstration begins at 7.30pm. Admission £5 on the door.

Raffle & Sales Table Tues 21st March: SUDBURY DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY. Captain Cook’s Third and Final Voyage - Illustrated talk by Peter Warwick. 11am-12 noon. Visitors by prior arrangement with Sylvia on 01787 371948 Thurs 23rd March: SUDBURY AREA CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm at The Common Lands Room, The Christopher Centre, Gainsborough St, Sudbury. ‘Legal Issues’ For more information contact Ruth or Phil Worsley 01787 370978 ruth-SACSG@outlook.com

Tues 28th March: SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY. Sudbury & District Group 7.30pm at Long Melford Village Hall.

‘Pretty Corsets in Suffolk - The William Pretty Story’ Roger Kennel. £2 members, £2.50 non members (incl refreshments). Information Subury@suffolkfhs.org.uk

APRIL Sun 2nd April: FUND RAISING TABLE SALE at Old School, the Green, Long Melford.

10am-2pm. Admission 50p. Children Free.

Stallholders call Rosy Eade on 01787 319120 Sun 9th April: SUDBURY CHORAL SOCIETY SPRING CONCERT in St Peter’s, Market Hill, Sudbury, 7.30pm. Elijah - Mendelssohn. An opportunity to hear this wonderful tour-deforce of choral repertoire which depicts events from the life of the prophet Elijah as told in the Old Testament. Tickets from Compact Music or Tourist Information Centre. www. sudburychoralsociety.co.uk Mon 10th April: THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SUDBURY & DISTRICT BRANCH Speaker: Gary Egerton - Looking after VIP’s and Protection. 7.30pm at the Snooker Club, North St, Sudbury. Membership is open to all not just to people who have been in the Services. We meet on the second Monday each month. If you would like to join us please contact membership secretary Colin Smith 01787 379704 Easter Weekend Sat 15th & Sunday 16th April RIVER STOUR TRUST SUDBURY BOAT TRIPS from Easter Saturday 15th April.

Weekends: Scheduled Henny Swan Lunch Cruises, advance booking for boat and lunch required Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays: Half Hour Trips at The Granary, Quay Lane, 11am4pm Other Days: Private Charters can be arranged Granary Tea Room, Quay Lane, Sudbury open from Easter Sunday 16th April Open Sundays (11am-4pm) for light lunches, homemade cake, riverside views and boat trips. Further information: www. riverstourtrust.org 01787 313199 Tues 18th April: SUDBURY DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY. What has Glass Done for Us? The impact of Glass on Everyday Lives - Illustrated talk by Andy McConnell. 11am-12 noon. Visitors by prior arrangement with Sylvia on 01284 828125 Thurs 23rd April: SUDBURY AREA CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9pm at The Common Lands Room, The Christopher Centre, Gainsborough St, Sudbury. ‘Mindfulness’ For more information contact Ruth or phil Worsley 01787 370978 ruth-SACSG@outlook.com Tues 25th April : SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY. Sudbury & District Group 7.30pm at Long Melford Village Hall. ‘General’ Quiz Night - All welcome. £2 members, £2.50 non members (incl refreshments). Sudbury@ suffolkfhs.org.uk

MAY May 1st Bank Holiday Monday THE QUAY THEATRE’S 16th ANNUAL PLANT MARKET by kind permission of Sudbury Town Council. 10am on Market Hill, Sudbury. Nurseries from across East Anglia offer a wide range of plants. PERENNIALS ~ SHRUBS ~ HERBS ~ PELARGONIUMS and more…

6th & 7th May: EDWARDSTONE ART GROUP EXHIBITION of recent paintings at Boxford Village Hall, 10am-5pm The copy deadline date for the next issue of Events is 24th February – months represented are May June & July.

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Weekly clubs & societies 1ST ACTON RAINBOW UNIT (GIRL GUIDING UK): Girls 5-7 yrs term time only. Thursdays 5-6pm at Acton Village Hall. Tel: Mary 01787 378244 www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested 1ST ACTON & WALDINGFIELD BROWNIES: 7-10 yrs old girls from Acton, Gt & Lt Waldingfield, Lavenham and the surrounding villages. Term time Tuesdays 6-7.15pm at Acton Primary School. Tel: 01787 374576 /280558 www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested 1ST CORNARD SCOUT GROUP: Scout HQ, The Old Village Hall, Gt Cornard. Beavers: 6-8 yrs Thursday 6.30–7.30pm. Tel: Debbie Bentley 07722 557288 Cub Scouts: 8-10yrs Wednesday 6.30-8pm. Tel: Kieran Doherty 07400 527750 Scouts: 10-14 yrs, Monday 7-9pm. Tel: Julie Penny 07977 584825 Explorer Scouts: 14-18yrs Friday 7.30-9.30pm Tel: Kevin Browning, Group Scout Leader 07767 057573 1ST CORNARD & SUDBURY GUIDES: Girls 1015 yrs Thursdays, Old Wells Hall School, 7.309pm. Tel: Tel: Julie Wood 01787 376104 1ST GREAT CORNARD BROWNIES: Girls 7-10 yrs. Thursdays at Old Wells Hall School 5.457.15pm.

1ST LAVENHAM BEAVERS: Fridays 6.157.45pm. Lavenham Village Hall. Boys and girls 6- 8 yrs. Tel: 01787 247964

AVOCETS: A club for disabled people, Sundays at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Sudbury 6.307.30pm. We organise and take part in swimming galas. Last Thursday every month is a visit to Sudbury ten pin bowling alley. New members welcome. Tel: Steve Macey on 01473 411847 or Alan Cecil on 01787 371704 BABERGH ATHLETICS CLUB: Mondays 5-6pm at Sudbury Sports Centre, Sudbury Upper School. Ages 7-15 yrs. All abilities, able & disabled welcome. All enquiries to Vikki or Lee 01787 315620 or Email: babergh_athletics@live. co.uk BADMINTON: Gt Cornard Sports Centre.

Thursdays: 8-9pm. Improvers, M & F. Noncompetitive. Tel: Brenda 01787 376957 BELLY DANCE GT CORNARD: Beginners tribal bellydance. Fun, alternative fitness for all abilities. Tues 8.15pm at Cornard Sports Centre.

Contact Victoria 07947 116849 BELLY DANCE SUDBURY: Enjoy dancing without all the sweat, the very best in toning and slimming. Details of classes tel: Lorraine 07807 635198 BRIDGE CLUB: Tuesdays 2-4pm at the Scout and Guide Hut, Long Melford. Tel: 01787 378039

1ST LAVENHAM CUBS: Fridays 6.30-7.45pm.

Meet at Lavenham Village Hall. Boys and girls 8-10 yrs. Tel: 07885 436369

BRIDGE (SOCIAL): Wednesday evenings at The Quay Theatre, Sudbury. All welcome. Tel: 07980 916334

1ST LAVENHAM SCOUTS: Fridays 7.45-9pm.

Meet at Lavenham Village Hall. Boys and girls 11-14 yrs. Tel: 07885 436369

CORNARD BOWLS CLUB: Outdoor bowls till mid September. Winter Carpet Bowling one evening, two afternoons. Tel: S Thompson 01787 378135

1st LONG MELFORD SCOUT & GUIDE GROUP Long Melford Scout Hut. Contact Phillip Windsor 01787 881409, Stephen Spraggens 01787 370686 1ST LONG MELFORD BROWNIES: Girls 7-10 yrs. Long Melford Scout Hut. Tuesdays 6-7.30pm 1ST LONG MELFORD BEAVERS: Fridays 6-7.15pm. Boys & Girls 6-8 yrs.

1ST LONG MELFORD CUBS: Mondays 6.308pm. Boys & Girls 8-10 yrs.

1ST LONG MELFORD EXPLORERS: Tuesdays 7.30-9pm. Boys & Girls 14-18 yrs.

1ST LONG MELFORD GUIDES: Girls 10-14 yrs.

Long Melford Scout Hut. Wednesdays 7-8.30pm.

1ST LONG MELFORD SCOUTS: Thursdays 7-9pm. Boys & Girls 10-14 yrs. www.longmelfordscoutsandguides.co.uk 1ST SUDBURY AND CORNARD RAINBOWS (Girl guiding uk): Girls 5 -7 yrs term time only.

Tuesday’s. 4-5pm at Old Wells Hall School. Tel: Jo 07411 123040 2470 (SUDBURY) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS: Monday & Thursday evenings. Activities include flying, gliding, adventure training Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, overseas camps and lots more. Open to boys and girls aged 13-18. Tel: Squadron Leader Graham Deere 01787 227451 or Flt Lt Ralph Appleby 01206 395037 2ND SUDBURY GUIDES: Girls aged 10-14 yrs.

We meet on Tuesdays. Tel: Margaret on 07515 461663 3RD SUDBURY SCOUT GROUP: Mondays: C Pack Cubs 6-7.30pm Tel 01787 880195 Scouts 7.30-9.30pm Tel 01787 881511. Tuesday: D pack Cubs 6.30-8pm Tel 01787 464230.

Wednesday: Beavers 5.30pm-7pm. Tel 01787 242029. Thursday: Sea Scout 7-9.30pm. Tel 01787 372309. Friday Explorers 8-10pm. Tel 07748265211 GLEMSFORD BROWNIES: 7-10 yrs. 6-7.30pm Thursdays in the Old School Hall. Tel: Linda 01787 248210 AMERICAN LINE DANCING JT STEPPERS: Mondays at Gt Cornard Stevenson Centre, 7.159pm. Improvers. Tuesdays at Newton Green Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners welcome.

Instructor Jean Tomkins Tel: 01787 377343 Email: jt.steppers@talktalk.net

D.A.S.H. - DISABLED AND SELF HELP: For physically handicapped people 16-65. Tuesdays & Thursdays at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard, 9am-1.30pm. Drop in any time.

DELPHI BALLROOM DANCE CLUB: Mondays: new beginners class, plus ballroom pratice.

Thursdays: Intermediate & improvers. All abilities welcome, couples & over 16s only. Tel: Sue 01787 227876 or Val 01787 376784.

DOG SENSE: Pet dog training and behaviour management. Puppy socialisation and obedience training in Glemsford Village Hall on Wednesday evenings. Ring Jan on 01787 379556 or 07930 624221 to enrol or for advice.

EASTERN ACADEMY: Youth Marching Band for children from 5 yrs. Wednesdays at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard 6.30-8.30pm.

Contact Mark Jeffrey (Corps Director) 07531 660184 EPIC YOUTH CLUBS run weekly during termtime for young people of Secondary School age. They take place in Gt Cornard, Glemsford & Sudbury. Please see our website www. epicyouthclubs.co.uk for up-to-date times and details.

EUROPEAN FOLK DANCE (FRIENDSHIP DANCERS): Beginners welcome Wednesdays at Long Melford Old School 7.30-9.30pm. Tel: Robin 01787 269613

ICENI DIVORCED & SEPARATED CLUB: For the over 30’s. Meet Mondays in Sudbury 8pm.

Details Tel: Tony 07717 723434 KUGB SHOTOKAN KARATE: Wednesdays & Sundays at the Delphi Social Club, Sudbury.

Beginners & experienced all welcome. Tel: Tony 01787 315882 / 07810 024704 KUK SOOL WON OF SUDBURY: Traditional Korean martial arts, Tuesdays 6-9pm at Sudbury Upper School Sports Centre. Sundays 5.30-7.30pm at the Kingfisher, Sudbury. New beginners welcome. Tel: 07751 932408 KUNG FU at Sudbury Community Hub, Northern Road, Chilton Industrial Estate. Beginner to advanced welcome.

CYK Kung Fu. Sundays & Tuesdays 7.30-9pm.

Thursdays 8pm-9.30pm Tai Chi: Yang, Sun & Chen styles plus Chi Kung practise. Thursdays 7pm-8pm Kung Fu for Kids, See our website for training days & times as these are currently being updated. Tel: 07815 412338 www.cykkungfu.com LE ROCK JIVE DANCING CLASSES: Wednesdays 7.45pm in Jetty Studio, Quay Theatre, Sudbury. No partner needed. Just turn up. Tel: Vanessa Tatum 01787 370142 LONG MELFORD FILLIES GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB are looking for new players aged 10 upwards. We train Tuesday 6-7.30pm, F.A. qualified, CRB checked coach. Stoneylands, New Rd, Long Melford. Please contact Emily on 01787 282844 / 07940 9832519 LONG MELFORD OVER 60’S CLUB: Mondays 2-4.15pm at the Royal British Legion Club, Cordell Rd, Long Melford. Tel: 01787 881346 / 379637 / 880170 LONG MELFORD ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SOCIAL CLUB: Cordell Rd, Long Melford from 7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday.

Music every Saturday night. Bingo on Tuesday & Sunday at 8pm.

LONG MELFORD SILVER BAND: Long Melford Old School on Wednesdays 7.30pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01787 379820 NEW LIFE CHURCH meets every Sunday, 10.30am at Wells Hall Old School, Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, for all age worship and teaching. www.newlife-church.co.uk OLD ENGLISH MARTIAL ARTS Safe and effective training sessions in this the worlds fastest growing and most exciting combat style.

Thursdays at Fight for Life Fitness, Chil-ton Industrial Est, 7.30-9pm. For more details ring Darren on 01787 829534 R.A.F. ASSOCIATION SUDBURY: Thursdays at the Hill Lodge Hotel, Newton Rd Sudbury, 7.30pm. Informal Social Evening, with licensed bar. Ex-RAF servicemen and families welcome.

RAOB (THE BUFFS) GAMBART LODGE: Thursdays 11am-1pm at the Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. Tel: 01787 372424

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASSES: Long Melford Village Hall. Tuesdays 10-11am. Suitable for all, beginners welcome. Tel: Sue 01787 376171

R&B’s SCHOOL OF DANCE: Street Dance & Freestyle Wednesdays at Cornard Sports Centre 5-6pm. Ages 5 yrs & above including over 18’s.

Tel: Ric 07837 449460

GLEMSFORD LUNCH/SOCIAL CLUB: For elderly & people living alone. Thursdays 12noon2pm in the Old School Hall. New members welcome. Tel: Linda Pease 01787 284210

ROTARY CLUB OF SUDBURY: Mondays 12.30 for 1pm, Mill Hotel, Sudbury. For information Tel: Secretary 01787 378162 / 07787 470876

GLOW (Food, Friends & Fitness): Thursdays 10.15-11.30am at The Delphi Centre, Alexandra Rd, Sudbury. Tel: Karen 01787 238233, email: karenperkinsfitness@btinternet.com GT CORNARD S.E.F.K.A. KARATE CLUB: Wednesdays at Gt Cornard Sports Centre.

Juniors (7-15 yrs) 7-8pm, Seniors 8-9.30pm.Tel: 01787 312427 / 371131

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SALVATION ARMY: Station Rd, Sudbury.

Sunday Worship Services: 10.30am. Sunday School 11.30am. Monday & Friday: Day Care Centre 9.45am-2.45pm (by arrangement please tel: 01787 310187) Tuesday: CAMEO Club (open to all) 2-3pm. Wednesday: Little Angels (Parent & Toddlers) 9.30-11.30am. Thursday: Bill Booths Coffee Shop 9.30am-12 noon. Tel: Corp Officer on 01787 310187 / 376630 9

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SALVATION ARMY: The Common, Lavenham. Sunday: Meeting at 10.30am. Monday: Lunch Club for over 55’s 12.30pm. Must be pre-booked. Ladies Fellowship (Keep Fit) 2nd & 4th of month at 7.30pm.

Tuesday: Parent & Toddlers 2.30-3.30pm, term time only. Wednesday: Home League (Ladies Meeting) 2.30pm. Tel: Corps Officer 01787 247712 SLIMMING WORLD: Mondays: Long Melford.

3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Tuesdays: Sudbury 9.30am, 5.30pm, & 7.30pm Tel: Georgeena 07825 222989. Wednesdays: Great Cornard 9.30am & 7.30pm. Tel: Yvonne 07971 921093 ST JOHN AMBULANCE (CADETS): Mondays: 6.30-7.30pm at The Fire Station House, Sudbury Fire Station, Gainsborough St, Sudbury. Tel: 01787 373488 ST JOHN AMBULANCE (ADULT DIVISION): Mondays 8-10pm, The Fire Station House, Sudbury Fire Station, Gainsborough St, Sudbury.

Tel: Karen Partridge 01787 310868 SUCCESS AFTER STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: Meets every Tuesday & Friday at the Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. Speech & language, physio, social events, maths, art, swimming - to re-build confidence and life skills. Tel: Sj Lewis 07434 931962 for further details. www.successafterstroke.org.uk SUDBURY BOXING CLUB: Monday & Wednesday at Sudbury Boxing Gym, behind the Kings Head, Cornard Road, Gt Cornard: junior beginners 8-14years 5-6pm, under 14 years Junior boxers 6-7.30pm, senior boxers over 14years 7.30-9pm Tel Neil 07508 249395 www. sudburyabc.co.uk SUDBURY CHESS CLUB: Mondays at the Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury, 7.30pm. Tel: Robert Sanders 07757 603421 SUDBURY CHORAL SOCIETY: Mondays, Rehearsals at Friars Hall, School St, Sudbury 7.309.30pm. New voices warmly welcomed. www.sudburychoralsociety.co.uk SUDBURY CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH: Sunday Service 3pm at the Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. Tel: C Henderson 01787 312872 followed by SUDBURY & ESSEX HEALERS at 4.30pm. No charge for healing.

Donations accepted. Tel: Clara 01787 312872 SUDBURY & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB: Small, friendly club of amateur photographers, covering a wide range of abilities and experiences. We meet regularly through the winter months at Thomas Gainsborough School, Head Lane, Gt. Cornard. New members very welcome.

Tel:01787 372505 (Trevor Green - Secretary) www.sudburycameraclub.co.uk SUDBURY CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB: Fridays at the Sudbury Football Club, Brundon Lane, 7.15 for 7.30pm. Guests welcome as pairs Tel: 01787 280539 SUDBURY DRAMATIC SOCIETY: Rehearsals at the Quay Theatre, Sudbury, Tuesdays & Thursdays 7.30pm. Sundays 2.30pm. Plays cast by open audition. New actors & backstage crew welcome. Tel: 01787 374745 SUDBURY GYMNASTICS CLUB: Monday to Friday 3-8pm. Saturday 9am-2pm. Boys and girls all ages & abilities. Tel: 01787 373967 after 3pm.

SUDBURY HOCKEY CLUB: Now recruiting both senior & junior members.

Please visit the website for more details : www.shc.org.uk Twitter: @SudburyHC Email: contact@shc.org.uk SUDBURY INDOOR & OUTDOOR BOWLS CLUB: New members, novices or experienced bowlers are welcome. Tel: 01787 477086

SUDBURY MUSICALS SOCIETY: Rehearsals at The Quay Theatre, Sudbury. Mondays & Wednesdays 7.30pm. New members always welcome for on and backstage. Tel: 01787 378870. Email: info@sudburymusicals.org SUDBURY RAMBLERS: offers a variety of walks, usually meeting on a Wednesdays and Sundays for a 5-7 mile walk. Non-members are welcome to join us as our guests for a few of our led walks before joining Ramblers. For the walks pro-gramme go to www.sudburyramblers.org.uk SUDBURY SALSA: Mondays at Eastons Station Lounge, Sudbury. Free classes for beginners, 8pm. Tel: 07834 464231 Email: info@ sudburysalsa.co.uk SUDBURY SCUBA CLUB: Training courses & try dives at The Kingfisher, Sudbury. Wednesday 9-10.30pm. Tel: 07787 522884 www. sudburyscuba.org SUDBURY S.E.F.K.A. KARATE CLUB ASSOCIATION HOMBU: Sudbury Sports Centre. Mondays: Juniors (6-16 yrs) 6-7pm.

Seniors (16 plus) 8-9pm. Thursdays: Juniors (6-16 yrs) 7-8pm. Seniors (16 plus) 8.30-10pm.

Tel: 01787 312427 / 01787 371131 SUDBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Thursdays, rehearsal at Woodhall Primary School 7.30-9.30pm. New player/members welcome.

Tel: Duncan on 01787 272022 Email: enquiries@ sudburysymphonyorchestra.com SUDBURY & DISTRICT SWIMMING CLUB (SUDBURY STORMS): Kingfisher Leisure Centre, adult & junior competitive club from 7 yrs & above, who have reached level 8 swim school (or equivalent). Sessions Wed, Thur, Fri & Sun. More information Tel: 01787 310120 / 379032 SUDBURY TENNIS CLUB: Quay Lane, Mondays & Thursdays 6.30-10pm, Sundays 10.30am1pm. Tuesdays junior & adult coaching. Tel: 07525 464239 www.sudbury-tennisclub.co.uk SUDBURY WADO KAI KARATE CLUB: Wednesdays at Long Melford Village Hall 6.308pm. All ages 7 yrs & over. Tel: 01787 378914 SUDBURY & DISTRICT WAR GAMES CLUB: Fridays at Newton Green Village Hall, 7pm SUFFOLK ARMY CADET FORCE: 13-18 yrs.

Activities include canoeing, field-craft, flying, rock-climbing, sailing. Full Duke of Edinburgh training. Tel: 01284 755873 TARGET SHOOTING .22lr-.455”: 25m & 50m open air range 5 miles north of Sudbury. Tel: 07951 711339 www.10thsuffolkshootingclub. co.uk TENSHO DOJO (IAIDO, KENBU, SENBU): Wednesdays 7.30-10pm. Sundays 9.45-12.15pm at Sudbury Upper School Dance Studio. Tel: 01787 371725 or 07904 167642 THE QUAY SCHOOL OF THEATRE DANCE: Ballet, Modern/Jazz, Tap & Street, for children from 3 years. Tuesday to Friday evenings, all day Saturday at AFC Sudbury. Tap classes for adults Wednesday evenings & Friday mornings. FitSteps Wednesday evenings – a fitness class with elements of Ballroom & Latin dance. No partner needed. All levels of fitness welcome. For further details please contact Marie Morris on 01359 271057 www.quaydance.co.uk THE TRINITY SINGERS: Rehearsals Mondays at The Old School, Long Melford 7.30-9pm (at The Old School Jan to May). New voices welcome. No audition. Tel: Sue 01787 319850.

Concerts May, Oct & Dec. TUDOR ARCHERS: Mondays 7.30-10.30pm at Sudbury Sports Centre, Tudor Rd. Tel: Andy Cunnah 01787 375546 www.tudor-archers.co.uk

SUDBURY LIFE SAVING CLUB: Sundays at The Kingfisher. 7.30-8.30pm. Tel: Steph 01787 247013

UPBEAT HEART SUPPORT (WEST SUFFOLK): at Long Melford Community Centre. Tuesdays 9.30am. Supporting heart patients and providing Exercise Classes for rehabilitation after heart illnesses. We also have a Cardiac Nurse available for consultation. Come along and have a cup of tea and chat. Further information Tel: 01359 232678 www.upbeatheartsupport.org.uk

SUDBURY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB: Fridays at Lt Cornard Village Hall 7.30-10pm. If you are interested in model railways give us a look. Tel: Peter 01787 371758 www.sudburymrc.org.uk

WALKING FOOTBALL at AFC Sudbury. Mondays 6-7pm & Tuesdays 2-3pm. £4 per person per session. Enjoy a slower version of the game, all welcome, just come along.

SUDBURY JOGGERS: Wednesdays outside the Kingfisher Leisure Centre 7pm. Tel: Jonathan 01787 880796

WU STYLE TAI CHI: Mondays 2-4pm at St Gregory’s Church Hall, Prince St, Sudbury.

Tuesdays 7-9pm at Mount Bures Village Hall.

Thursdays 3-4pm at Hanover House, Sudbury.

Fridays 7-9pm at Mount Bures Village Hall.

Free class Sunday mornings for members. Tel: Michael J Brown 01787 311571 YOGA: Tuesday at Long Melford Old School House, beginners 6pm, experienced 7.30pm.

Wednesday 10.30am at Cavendish Memorial Hall. Tel: Kari Knight 01787 319579 YOGA FOR ALL: Thursdays at the Granary Quay Lane, Sudbury, 11.45am-1.15pm & 1.303pm. Relaxing yoga for all abilities. Further details tel: Jan Spencer 07747 692377 email: yoga-forall.longmelford@gmail.com YOGA, MEDITATION AND RELAXATION CLASS. Tuesdays at the Granary, Sudbury.

Mindful Yoga 9.30-10.30am. Mindfulness Meditation, 10.30-11.30am. Intermediate Yoga Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm. Beginners Yoga – ABC’s.

7.35-8.30pm. Details or to sign up 01787 269985 abctoolkityoga@gmail.com YOGA, PRANAYAMA & RELAXATION: Tuesday 7.30pm at Assington Village Hall. A mixed ability class. Tel: Linda Leighton 01206 263250 / 07790 171050 Email: lindaleighton@ talktalk.net YOGA, MEDITATION & RELAXATION: Handson, down-to-earth classes with ChillOut Yoga.

All welcome. Drop-in @ The Old School, Long Melford. Tuesday evenings Restorative Yoga 6-7.15pm. Wednesdays Yoga for Health 1.303pm & Chair Yoga 3.30-4.30pm. Thursdays Gentle Yoga 2-3.30pm & Guided Relaxation 3.35-4.15pm. Also other classes and events.

Contact Brenda 07791 385240. www. chilloutyoga.co.uk

Monthly clubs

ACTON GARDEN CLUB: 2nd Thursday at Acton Village Hall. Tel: Susan Chaplin 01787 310003 AGLOW INTERNATIONAL SUDBURY GROUP: 1st Saturday 10am-12.30pm at Delphi Social Club, Sudbury. Ladies be assured of a warm welcome. Interested to find out more.

Tel: Gill 01787 371867 ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY WEST SUFFOLK BRANCH: 1st Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm at Friends Meeting House, Friars St, Sudbury.

The aim is to provide support & information for carers of people with dementia. Tel: 01284 766433 ASSOCIATION OF MINATURISTS: Which covers the making of minatures for Doll Houses and various related projects. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday at the village hall Little Waldingfield at 7.30pm. For info Tel: Anne Worton 01787 371758 BREATHE EASY Sudbury: 1st Wednesday from 2-4pm at the Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. It aims to provide information and support in a social setting and is open to anyone affected by any lung condition, including friends, family and carers. There is a speaker at every meeting, and time for refreshments. Tel: 01787 310479 BULMER FOLK DANCE CLUB: 2nd & 4th Mondays, September to end of June at Bulmer Village Hall 8pm. Tel: 01787 375935 BURES WI meet 2nd Thursday at 7.30pm in Bures Community Centre. Interesting & varied speakers and demonstrations. Outings and activi-ties arranged throughout the year. New members and visitors welcome. Tel Sandy 01787 228261 CLUB THEO, TO HELP EACH OTHER: 2nd & 4th Fridays 8pm at the Quaker Meeting House, Friars Street, Sudbury. A social support club for those who have been made single by bereavement. Tel: 01787 373684 / 10 375584 / 312365

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CORNARDS & CHILTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: 3rd Wednesday 7.30pm at the Stevenson Centre.

CORNUCOPIA INVESTMENT CLUB: 1st Thursday. For those with an interest in the stockmarket & meets 10am-12 noon in Sudbury.

For information Tel: Chairman 01787 312731 FOXEARTH & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: Meets 2nd Tuesday at Foxearth Village Hall. 8pm. Friends and visitors welcome £1. For further information Tel: 01787 311913 GATEWAY CLUB: A social club for adults with learning disabilities. Meets alternate Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm at Acton Village Hall.

Typical activities include, crafts, bingo, discos, indoor/outdoor games,bbqs, music and film nights. New members always welcome, More details call John 01787 310840 www.gatewaysudbury.org.uk GLEMSFORD GARDENING CLUB: 4th Thursday from September to May at Glemsford Social Club 7.30pm start. Tel: 01787 282899 GLEMSFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: 2nd Thursday, Glemsford Primary School at 7.30pm.

Annual sub: £10; visitors £2 per visit. Tea/coffee available. Enquiries tel: 01787 280996. Email: marjonking@dsl.pipex.com GLEMSFORD PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB: Mondays fortnightly, 7.30pm at Glemsford Social Club, Hunts Hill, Glemsford. All welcome, from beginners to experienced photographers.

Practical evenings, trips out and guest speakers.

Tel: Tony Mitchel, Hunts Hill Stores 07885 163665 GLEMSFORD W.I: 2nd Wednesday 7.30pm and 4th Wednesday 2pm at The Old School Hall, Glemsford. Interesting programme plus activities and outings. New members are welcome. Tel: 01787 281630 glenco1@hotmail.com GREAT CORNARD & SUDBURY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP (PART OF THE BURY ST EDMUNDS BRANCH): 2nd Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. A small friendly group. Carers, friends & partners welcome. More information Tel: 07931 267137 Email: kaz.turner@hotmail.co.uk GT CORNARD LADIES ASSOCIATION: 1st Tuesday at The Stevenson Centre, 7.30pm. A newly formed group for ladies of all ages. For more information tel Trish Hale 01787 372648 GREAT WALDINGFIELD W.I: First Wednesday every month at 2pm in the Village Hall. Varied speakers and events. New members always welcome.

LAVENHAM OVER 60s FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm in Lavenham Village Hall. Speaker/entertainer followed by refreshments and a raffle. We also have 3 coach outings, a Christmas lunch and a garden party. Open to residents of Lavenham and local villages. If you are 60 or working towards it come and join us. For further information ring Carl or Connie Dores on 01787 248051 LONG MELFORD FOLK CLUB: Folk and acoustic music at the Cock & Bell, Long Melford, 2nd Friday of every month. All performers and audience welcome. Admission free. Tel: John 01787 829745.

LONG MELFORD LADIES: Meet at 8pm on the 2nd Tuesday (except August) in the Library, alongside the URC Hall. A friendly informal group with speakers and occasional social evenings.

LONG MELFORD W.I: Meet on 2nd Thursdays (apart from Jan & August) at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Interesting speakers and good company plus outings and wider opportunities across West Suffolk. Tel: 01787 880863 MONKS ELEIGH BYGONE COLLECTORS CLUB: 1st Friday 8pm at the Royal British Legion, Cordell Rd, Long Melford. All welcome.

You do not have to collect anything to be a member. Variety of activities arranged.

Tel: Beverley 01787 881803 NATIONAL WOMEN’S REGISTER (N.W.R.) LONG MELFORD & DISTRICT meet fortnightly on alternate Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with a Book Group meeting (Mondays) every 6 weeks. Varied programme. New members welcome. Tel: 01206 262163

NATIONAL WOMEN’S REGISTER (N.W.R.) STOUR VALLEY / SUDBURY GROUP meet fortnightly on Mondays for both stimulating and fun discussions and a programme of interesting outings / garden visits and occasional speakers.

For more information call 01787 376578. www.nwr.org PARKINSON’S UK SUDBURY BRANCH: The Last Wednesday 2-4pm at The Stevenson Centre, Great Cornard. Family & friends welcome. Transport can be arranged. Tel: 01787 247121 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN’S SECTION LAVENHAM BRANCH: 3rd Monday at RBL Club Room, Lavenham 7.45pm (except August). Tel: 01787 247484 RETIRED MEMBERS ASSOCIATION: For ex Lucas CAV, Delphi employees. Meet 2nd Tuesday in the month at St Gregorys Church Hall, Princes Street Sudbury 9.45am-12 noon.

Interesting speakers, social evenings, shows, holidays. For information Tel: Ron Bowman 01787 372335 SCALE SEVEN MODEL RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS, East Anglian Area Group: Meetings on Wednesdays (phone to check)10am-4pm & last Sunday of each month 10am-6pm at the Dolls’ House Shop, Friars Street, Sudbury, All model-making enthusiasts welcome. £2 donation towards refreshments.

More information tel Peter Hunt 01787 375884 SUDBURY AREA CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for adult cancer patients and their carers. 7–9pm, 4th Thursday each month at The Common Lands Room, The Christopher Centre, Gainsborough St, Sudbury Contact Ruth Worsley 01787 370978 ruth-SACSG@ outlook.com

SUDBURY POETRY CAFÉ: A very friendly group, we meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in The Hill’s Room, Gainsboroughs House. 7.30pm start. Come and hear a guest speaker, and then read your own poem, someone elses, or just listen. £3.50 inc tea, coffee and biscuits. Contact Gill Phillips 01787 377802 or gillian.phillips7@btinternet.com SUDBURY RADIO AMATEURS: Normally 2nd Wednesday at Wells Hall Old School, Gt Cornard 7.45pm. All welcome with an interest in Amateur radio, licensed or unlicensed. For information Tel: Tony G8LTY 01787 313212 www.k1m.co.uk SUDBURY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: 2nd Monday 7.30pm at The Snooker Club, North St, Sudbury. Everyone welcome. Tel: 01787 374277 www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/ sudbury SUDBURY SPEAKERS CLUB: Third Tuesday in the month at the United Reform Church Hall 6:45 for 7pm. Overcome your fears and become more confident.

Information, sudburyspeakers@the-asc.org.uk SUDBURY VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE: (VIP’s), (part of the WSVAB) 1st Wednesday, an Outing. 2nd Wednesday a Coffee Morning 10am-12 noon at the Christopher Centre. Last Wednesday, Afternoon Tea & Chat (sometimes a speaker or entertainment) 2-4pm at The Christo-pher Centre. Contact Mrs Carole White, Events Organiser, 01787 828203 SUDBURY WINE & BEER CIRCLE: 3rd Monday 8pm at The River Stour Trust Visitor Centre, Dove Meadow, Gt Cornard. General interest social club with a variety of speakers and outings. New members welcome. Tel: Carol Clements 01787 378862

SUDBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Business Briefing Lunch, 2nd Wednesday.

Speakers talk about subjects of interest to the local business community. To book Tel: 01787 880404

SUDBURY WIRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) Networking meeting for women who either own their own business or thinking about starting.

Third Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm Contact Jacky 01787 466002 / 0787 527 3206

SUDBURY DECORATIVE & FINE ART SOCIETY: Third Tuesday mornings at Quay Theatre for lectures on broad range of topics connected with the decorative and fine arts.

In addition, there is a programme of special interest lectures & day trips. New members welcome. Tel: 01284 828125 for information.

SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS, SUDBURY CARERS GROUP: 2nd Tuesday 2-3.30pm.

Family carers interested in attending please contact Alison Hopkins. Tel: 01284 757772 for details.

SUDBURY EPHEMERA ARCHIVE, SEA: A newly founded group aimed at saving, cataloguing, and making this catalogue available on line, paper artefacts which show a social history of Sudbury. The resource will provide information for re-searchers, students and graphic designers. We need material but most of all volunteers to help with this task. We meet the second Monday of each month 10am1pm and the last Wednesday 1-4pm in the heritage centre at Sudbury Town Hall. Further information tel 07846 885909.

SUDBURY FLOWER CLUB: 2nd Thursday, 7pm at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard.

Tel Brenda Graham 01787 370032. Email: brendagraham1@hotmail.com SUDBURY GAINSBOROUGH PROBUS CLUB: For active retired and semi retired men with a background in business, commerce, industry or the public sector. Lunch on the third Wednesday of each month (except December) 12.15pm for 12.45pm at the Masonic Hall. Coffee morning 2nd Tuesday of each month 11am-12 noon at the Mill Hotel. Tel: 01787 372546.

SUDBURY GAINSBOROUGH W.I: 2nd Wednes-day 7.30pm at the Friends Meeting House, Friar St Sudbury. Interesting speakers plus activities and outings, friendly company, visitors welcome. Tel: 01787 370438 SUDBURY HISTORY SOCIETY: 2nd Wednesday at the Scouts Hall, Quay Lane 10am-12 noon. An outing to places of historic and cultural interest takes place on the last Friday of each month. Tel: 01787 313415 SUDBURY LADIES PROBUS CLUB: For retired or semi retired professional ladies. Meets for alternate monthly coffee with speakers or lunches at different venues. New members welcome. Tel: Secretary Shirley Roberts 01787 372546

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THE 95 CLUB (FOR TODAY’S WOMEN): 2nd & 4th Thursday at The Bridge Project, Bradbury Court, 20 Gainsborough St, Sudbury, 7.30pm.

Friendly club, new members welcome, no age limit, interesting speakers, social events. For further information Tel: Lesley 01787 374944 THE CASTLE HEDINGHAM JAZZ CLUB: Meet at the Bell Inn on the last Sunday of the month from 12.45 to 3.15pm. The resident band is “Les Handscombe’s Tailgate Jazz Band”.

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THE NEW HOPE CLUB: For stroke survivors and their carers. 1st Wednesday at St John’s Methodist Church Hall, Sudbury. 7-9pm. We welcome new members. Tel: Joan Gilbertson 01787 311623 THE SOLAR SOCIETY: 1st Monday 2.30pm (except July and August) The Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Castle Hedingham. Speakers cover a variety of topics from the Arts, Sciences and Literature. Members £3.50, non members £5.50 a session. Tel: Miles Scrivens 01787 469766 UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION: Every two months in the Friends Meeting House, Sudbury.

For details Tel: 01787 375503 UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE: 4th Tuesday 10am at the Sudbury Rugby Club, Spicer Way, Gt Cornard. Offering wide-ranging opportunities for education and leisure activities for retired people. Tel: Membership secretary 01787 371842 YELDHAM & DISTRICT CANCER SUPPORT. Friendly support for adult cancer patients and carers. Third Thursday, 10.30am, Reading Room, High St, Great Yeldham. Contact Mary Marshall 07773 161367 Diary entries & listings for Clubs, Societies and Charities are FREE of charge email: mail@totalmediamarketing.co.uk Tel: 01245 790244

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