At The Ickworth we take a personalapproach to each wedding, guiding youthrough every step of the planning.Choose from a selection of stately rooms for yourceremony and reception, or hire the whole hotel orThe Lodge for a truly magical experience.We can accommodate ceremonies from an intimatereception for 50 friends and family all the way up to amagnificent marquee for 500 guests. Together with ourwedding catering team you can choose a perfect menuto give a lasting impression of your day.A truly wonderful day dedicated entirely to you.01284 735 350 | events@ickworthhotel.co.ukBury St Edmunds, Suffolk | ickworthhotel.co.ukYEARROUND PONDMAINTENANCECONTRACTSAVAILABLER&MPOND SERVICESYour one stop shop foreverything pond related!• PONDS • MOATS • LAKES • RIVERS • DITCHESCall Richard at R&M Pondstoday on 07811 175533 or visit:www.rmponds.co.ukLOW FARMA unique & beautifulvenue for an intimateromantic wedding• Grade II listed farmhousedating back to the Tudor era• 5* luxury accommodationfor up to 12 guests• LOW FARMWedding flowers andbreakfast providedBARNS07826 409505 | howard.christine9@outlook.comLooking for aGrEAT GroupVisit?The Museum of East AnglianLife is located in the heartof Stowmarket. With 17splendid historic buildings,nearly 3km of woodland andriverside nature trails toexplore all year round!Groups can enjoy:- Discounted admissionprices- FREE all day coach parking- FREE familiarisation visitfor the group organiser- Assistance for visitors withlimited mobility- A visitor information sitemap on arrival- FREE entry for coach drivers- Exclusive tourswww.eastanglianlife.org.ukStowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1DL | 01449 612229
Suffolk27-28 Mar Nowton Park Star PartyExplore the wonders of the night’s sky at Nowton Park. Joinmembers of the Athenaeum Astronomy Association who willintroduce specific aspects of the night sky.Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP3010-13 Apr EastertideThere’s plenty to see and do with indoor, family-friendlyactivities and acres of gardens and woodland to exploreoutside. The downstairs rooms in the House will be broughtto life by Kentwell’s living historians, and the Moat House willbe buzzing with bakers, dairymaids, ladies in the stillroom andneedlewomen. The alchemists will be at their hut in the woodsand Tudor villagers and crafts will be in the outbuildings.Families can try to find the huge wooden hidden in the gardensand to scramble the clues to crack the code they reveal!11am-5pmKentwell Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9BAwww.kentwell.co.uk/events11-Apr St Giles Gin TastingSt. Giles Distillery is am independent, Norfolk-based producerof high-quality gin. Their slow and careful distillation processensures that the delicious blend of flavours is retained withinthe spirit, resulting in beautifully rounded and delicate gin,perfect for taste explorers. Sample their beautiful gins at atasting in the Food Hall. Free to attend.Food Hall, Snape Maltings, Snape Bridge, Snape IP17 1SP11-Apr Easter Farmer’s MarketThe market has a wonderful bustling atmosphere and provideseasy access for people to buy high quality, local foods andtreats for Easter direct from Suffolk’s artisan producers locatedat a world class music venue. It provides the chance to talk toproducers directly and find out about where they source theiringredients from and the passions for good food that drive theirbusinesses.Snape Maltings, Snape Bridge, Snape IP17 1SPsnapemaltings.co.uk/whats-on/easter-farmers-market2-3 May Tudor May Day celebrationsStep back into history and join in with the event as the livinghistorians choose a may queen and raise the may tree. Join inwith garlanding, processions and dancing and watch traditionalplays, all accompanied by authentic live music.Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9BAwww.kentwell.co.uk/events8-10 May VE Day Celebrations and Vintage 1940sWeekendJoin in the commemorative events taking place across thecountry to honour the incredible sacrifice men and womenmade during the Second World War.Town Centre, Lavenham10-11 May Cooking in the Kitchen: a 1930s experience inSpringJoin the Living History Cooks for a unique chance to try outtraditional 1930s recipes in Ickworth’s beautiful finishingkitchen. A truly unforgettable cooking experience! Price: £35Ickworth House, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,IP29 5QE. 03442 491895. www.nationaltrust.org.uk23-May BecclesFood and Drink FestivalThe free Festival features over 80 food and drink stalls, many ofthem local artisan producers, as well as those from further afieldin East Anglia. Based in the centre of the vibrant market town,the Festival will include cookery demonstrations and talks,world street food, musicians and children’s entertainment.Beccles, NR34 9HE. becclesfoodfestival.co.ukAUCTIONS & ANTIQUES7 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May & 6 JunHalesworth Brocante Antique & Vintage MarketThe Halesworth Brocante - Antique & Vintage Market is heldon the first Saturday of each month (closed Jan/Feb). Thisvery popular market is probably one of the best antique andvintage markets in the region attracting sellers and buyers fromacross, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. There are on average 35 - 40Brocanteurs selling an eclectic array of antique, vintage andcollectables.The Old Print Works, Halesworth, IP19 8AP01986 94854628-29 Mar, 25-26 Apr, 30-31 May & 28-29 JunLong Melford Antiques and Vintage FairA monthly two-day antiques and vintage fair featuring 50 tablesselling antiques, jewellery, ceramics, collectables, militaria,vintage clothing and accessories, vinyl records, ephemera,kitchenalia etc. Catering on-site. Free parking. Dog friendly.Wheelchair accessible. Admission: £1 adult entry. Childrenunder 16 free. Open: 9.30am - 4.00pm both days.The Old School, Hall Street, Long Melford, CO10 9DX29-Mar Stonham Barns Antiques, Vintage, Retro &Collectors FairA one day Antiques Vintage, Retro & Collectors Fair with indoorand outdoor stalls selling thousands of items to tempt you.Open Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm.Admission: Saturday £3, Sunday £2.Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspel, Suffolk IP14 6AT5 Apr & 7 Jun Great Blakenham Antiques and CollectorsFairThe Great Blakenham Antiques and Collectors Fair featuresa variety of stalls selling an array of antiques and collectablesjewellery, ceramics, militaria, glass, antiquarian books andephemera, tribal art, postcards, vinyl records etc.Admission £1. Children free.Great Blakenham Village Hall, Great Blakenham IP6 0NJ10-12 Apr Southwold Fine Art and Antiques FairOver 50 dealers in the finest quality antique furniture, ceramics,clocks, jewellery, glass, silver, pictures and much more. A greatday out at this much loved seaside resort. Admission £4 under16’s free. Open 11am - 5pm each day.Saint Felix School, Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6SD14-Apr Cavendish antiques & Collectors FairA Small antiques & collectors fair in the pretty Suffolk village ofCavendish, Admission 20p, acompanied children free.Open: 9.30 - 4pm, refreshments available.Memorial Hall, Melford Road, Cavendish, suffolk CO10 8AD26-Apr The Spring Garden & Artisan MarketA new event aimed more at the Home & Garden sector. Therewill be quite a few antique/vintage dealers selling gardenrelated items at the market alongside local nurseries and artisanstalls. Admission £3 per person. Open 9am - 3pm.Glemham Hall, Little Glemham, Suffolk IP13 0BT01986 948546www.glemhamhall.co.uk/events/spring-market10-May Newmarket Racecourse Antique and 20thCentury FairOver 200+ inside stands plus outside stands of antiques, artdeco and collectables. Antique valuation roadshow. Freevaluations and appraisals. Antique restoration workshop.Specialist collectors room for stamps, medals, cards, coins,ephemera etc. Free parking and full catering service on site.Mobile: 0777 5718889. Open: 9.30am - 4pm (Trade 8am - 9am).Admission: £4 (Trade £7).Newmarket Racecourse (Rowley Mile), The Heath, CB8 0TFwww.newmarketantiquesfair.co.uk179
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