🥤 This Week in BSE | 1/5/25

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Good morning 🙂 We hope you’re enjoying the sunshine! We’re currently on a short break with our little ones so you’ll have to let us know what you’re up to in Bury St Edmunds over the next few days!

— Jacob & Keisha

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The Little Makers Market brings together a talented community of local creatives. From hand-thrown pottery and handcrafted jewellery to artisan candles, paintings, and more — every stall is filled with something special just waiting to be found.

With a warm, welcoming vibe and one-of-a-kind finds, it’s no wonder locals love coming back. Explore the market for free on Saturday, May 3rd and Saturday, June 7th and experience an unforgettable celebration of creativity.

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🗓️ Things To Do

Events

🌼 Spring Wildflower Walk
Bradfield Woods
Thursday, May 1st | 10:00 AM | More Info

🤣 Live Stand-Up Comedy
ICE Restaurant
Thursday, May 1st | 5:00 PM | More Info

🎓 Edmund’s Open Lecture Series
University and Professional Development Centre
Thursday, May 1st | 5:45 PM | More Info

🎨 Watercolour for Beginners
The Apex
Thursday, May 1st | 6:00 PM | More Info

🌳 Women of the Woods
Bradfield Woods
Thursday, May 1st | 6:00 PM | More Info

🏛️ Live Greek Music Night
The Olive Grove
Thursday, May 1st | 6:00 PM | More Info

🕺 Craig Revel Horwood
The Apex
Thursday, May 1st | 7:30 PM | More Info

🍺 Beer & Bingo Night
The Old Cannon Brewery
Thursday, May 1st | 8:00 PM | More Info

🚶‍♀️ Business Netwalking
Bradfield Woods
Friday, May 2nd | 2:00 PM | More Info

🌿 Wild Pesto and Butter Knives
Bradfield Woods
Friday, May 2nd | 6:00 PM | More Info

🔭 Helios and Stargazing
Ickworth Estate
Friday, May 2nd | 6:30 PM | More Info

🎤 Anton Du Beke at the Musicals
The Apex
Friday, May 2nd | 7:30 PM | More Info

🌌 Helios Art Installation
Ickworth Estate
Friday, May 2nd | Multiple Times | More Info

🐎 BHS East Day Camp
Ickworth Park
Saturday, May 3rd | 9:00 AM | More Info

💪 Strongman/Strongwoman Comp
Iron Island Gym
Saturday, May 3rd | 10:00 AM | More Info

🧵 Little Makers Market
Unitarian Meeting House
Saturday, May 3rd | 10:30 AM | More Info

🚗 May Slides
Risby Village Hall
Saturday, May 3rd | 11:00 AM | More Info

🔭 Binocular and Telescope Demo Day
Lackford Lakes
Saturday, May 3rd | 11:00 AM | More Info

🏹 Archery Experience
West Stow Country Park
Saturday, May 3rd | 1:00 PM | More Info

🎸 The Book of Genesis ft. John Hackett
St Mary's Church
Saturday, May 3rd | 6:30 PM | More Info

🎉 Unholy Few’s Mayday Madness
New Green Community Centre
Saturday, May 3rd | 7:00 PM | More Info

🎶 China Crisis
The Apex
Saturday, May 3rd | 7:30 PM | More Info

🕰️ Costumed Interpretation
Ickworth Estate
Sunday, May 4th | 11:00 AM | More Info

🏹 Introducing the Longbow Course
West Stow Country Park
Sunday, May 4th | 1:00 PM | More Info

🧜 The Little Mermaid
Theatre Royal
Sunday, May 4th | Multiple Times | More Info

🌟 West End Wonderland
The Apex
Sunday, May 4th | Multiple Times | More Info

🚴 Ixworth Cycle Races
Ixworth Village High Street
Monday, May 5th | 12:00 PM | More Info

🎷 Curtis Stigers
The Apex
Monday, May 5th | 7:30 PM | More Info

🎶 Nightingales Guided Walk
Lackford Lakes
Tuesday, May 6th | 7:30 PM | More Info

🎤 Newton Faulkner
The Apex
Tuesday, May 6th | 8:00 PM | More Info

🧘 Beginners Yoga
The Apex
Wednesday, May 7th | 1.00 PM | More Info

🪴 Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop
The Apex
Wednesday, May 7th | 6:30 PM | More Info

📖 Ronald Blythe Lecture with Rowan Williams
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Wednesday, May 7th | 7:00 PM | More Info

📝 The Writer’s Room
Theatre Royal
Wednesday, May 7th | 7:00 PM | More Info

😂 Royally Funny Comedy Night
Theatre Royal
Wednesday, May 7th | 7:30 PM | More Info

🎵 Grace Petrie
The Apex
Wednesday, May 7th | 7:30 PM | More Info

🏄 Paddle UK SUP Instructor Course
West Stow Country Park
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info

🚶 Walk & Talk with Geoffrey
Nowton Park
Multiple Dates | 10:15 AM | More Info

🏛️ An Introduction to Ickworth Tour
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 10:45 AM | More Info

🚶 A Conservation Tour
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 10:45 AM | More Info

🧹 A Life Below Stairs Tour
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 10:45 AM | More Info

🎭 Theatre Tour 2025
Theatre Royal
Multiple Dates | 11:00 AM | More Info

♿ Theatre Tour 2025 (Step Free)
Theatre Royal
Multiple Dates | 11:00 AM | More Info

🌍 Ickworth on the World Stage
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 11:00 AM | More Info

🖼️ EAF Exhibition
The Apex
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

🔍 A Murder is Announced
Theatre Royal
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

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For Families

👶 Parent Support Group
Joy Connection
Thursday, May 1st | 1:30 PM | More Info

🍼 Sling Library & Lactation Support
Joy Connection
Thursday, May 1st | Multiple Times | More Info

🧩 S.EN.D. Soft Play
Joy Connection
Friday, May 2nd | 1:00 PM | More Info

🦉 Young Wardens
Lackford Lakes
Saturday, May 3rd | 10:30 AM | More Info

📖 East Anglian Storytelling Festival
Lackford Lakes
Sunday, May 4th | 11:00 AM | More Info

🧸 Toddler Soft Play
Joy Connection
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info

🦖 Prehistoric Beasts
Moyse’s Hall Museum
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

🎤 Live Music
Please double-check with venue as live music events often change.

Friday 2nd

• Hunter Club | Acoustic Guitar Club | 7:30 PM

• Risbygate Sports Club | Pete Morton | 8:00 PM

• The Grapes | Rock DJ | 9:00 PM

Saturday 3rd

• Chevington Greyhound | SOLIS | 3:00 PM

• The Grapes | Rock DJ | 9:00 PM

🌤️ Weather

Friday: 🌤️ 22°/9°
Saturday: 🌤️ 18°/7°
Sunday: ☁️ 13°/6°