🥤 This Week in BSE | 11/12/25

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Good morning to 6,309 of you! With two weeks to go before Christmas, there are still plenty of chances to meet Santa in Bury St Edmunds 👀 We’re checking out the Christmas cabin in the arc Shopping Centre this weekend (and can’t wait!)

— Jacob & Keisha

SPONSORED BY DAVID LLOYD BURY ST EDMUNDS

Relax, Train & Unwind This Winter at David Lloyd in Bury St Edmunds

Looking for a place to work out, chill out and make memories? David Lloyd in Bury St Edmunds is the perfect spot.

With top-class gym equipment, amazing group classes, and a luxurious Spa Retreat to help you unwind, it’s hard to beat.

Take a breather in the clubroom, meet like-minded members, or get active with the whole family… it’s all here waiting for you in Bury St Edmunds.

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🗓️ Things To Do

Events

🏺 Anglo-Saxon Snape
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Country Park
Thursday, December 11th | 10:00 AM | More Info

💻 Tech Support Session
Bury St Edmunds Library
Thursday, December 11th | 10:00 AM | More Info

🧶 Knit, Natter & Craft Club
Bury St Edmunds Library
Thursday, December 11th | 2:15 PM | More Info

🎶 Root and Rise Evening Sing
Joy Connection
Thursday, December 11th | 6:00 PM | More Info

🎭 Christmas Drag Extravaganza
ICE Restaurant
Thursday, December 11th | 8:00 PM | More Info

🍷 Get Fizzy For Christmas
Vino Gusto
Friday, December 12th | 7:00 PM | More Info

💃 Yuletide Barn Dance
Culford Village Hall
Friday, December 12th | 7:30 PM | More Info

🎨 Watercolour for Beginners Weekend Session
The Apex
Saturday, December 13th | 10:00 AM | More Info

🚶 Walk & Talk with Geoffrey
Nowton Park
Saturday, December 13th | 10:15 AM | More Info

🎵 Harmonica Workshop
The Apex
Saturday, December 13th | 12:00 PM | More Info

🎼 Christmas with the Cathedral Choir
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Saturday, December 13th | 6:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Ultra 90s vs 2000s
The Apex
Saturday, December 13th | 8:00 PM | More Info

💃 Bury Tango’s Winter Ball
The Guildhall
Sunday, December 14th | 4:30 PM | More Info

☕ Coffee Morning
Bury St Edmunds Library
Monday, December 15th | 10:30 AM | More Info

💬 Open Space Wellbeing Drop-in
Bury St Edmunds Library
Monday, December 15th | 2:00 PM | More Info

🎄 A Swinging Christmas
The Apex
Tuesday, December 16th | 7:30 PM | More Info

💃 Drop in & Dance
Bury St Edmunds Library
Wednesday, December 17th | 10:30 AM | More Info

🥂 Champagne vs The World
Vino Gusto
Wednesday, December 17th | 7:00 PM | More Info

🎤 Bublé Christmas By Candlelight
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Wednesday, December 17th | 7:30 PM | More Info

🎶 Steeleye Span
The Apex
Wednesday, December 17th | 7:30 PM | More Info

🐾 The Snow Leopard of Ickworth
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 11:00 AM | More Info

🎄 Christmas 2025
The Athenaeum
Multiple Dates | 6:30 PM | More Info

👻 The Ghost Stories of M. R. James
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Multiple Dates | 5:00 PM | More Info

🎨 Booze & Brushes
The Apex
Multiple Dates | 7:00 PM | More Info

🎭 Fat Cat Comedy Club
The Apex
Multiple Dates | 8:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ Printbox Live
The Apex
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

🎖️ Far East Prisoners of War Exhibition
Moyse's Hall Museum
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

⏳ 60 Second Business

I caught up with Sam at Loyal Wolf Barbershop in Bury St Edmunds to discuss what makes his barbershop so popular and unique.

For Families

🧩 Duplo Play
Bury St Edmunds Library
Thursday, December 11th | 11:00 AM | More Info

🧸 Toddler Soft Play
Joy Connection
Thursday, December 11th | Multiple Times | More Info

🍼 Parent/Babies Sound Bath
Joy Connection
Friday, December 12th | 10:00 AM | More Info

👶 Parent/Toddlers Sound Bath
Joy Connection
Friday, December 12th | 12:15 PM | More Info

📖 Twelve Yuletide Yarns
Bury St Edmunds Library
Friday, December 12th | 3:45 PM | More Info

🎨 Toadstool Art Shed
Joy Connection
Friday, December 12th | 4:00 PM | More Info

🎲 Friday Games Night
Bury St Edmunds Library
Friday, December 12th | 5:00 PM | More Info

🌲 Winter Wonderland
The Foundry, Lawshall
Saturday, December 13th | 10:00 AM | More Info

📚 Saturday Storytimes
Bury St Edmunds Library
Saturday, December 13th | 10:00 AM | More Info

🧱 Lego Club
Bury St Edmunds Library
Saturday, December 13th | 10:30 AM | More Info

📸 Christmas Pop-In Photo Shoots
Joy Connection
Saturday, December 13th | Multiple Times | More Info

🎲 Sunday Board Games
Bury St Edmunds Library
Sunday, December 14th | 10:00 AM | More Info

👶 Stay & Play
Bury St Edmunds Library
Monday, December 15th | 1:00 PM | More Info

🍼 Baby Bounce
Bury St Edmunds Library
Tuesday, December 16th | 9:30 AM | More Info

🪘 Tot Rock
Bury St Edmunds Library
Tuesday, December 16th | 10:30 AM | More Info

🌿 Wild Tots
Lackford Lakes
Wednesday, December 17th | 10:00 AM | More Info

🐾 Snow Leopard Outdoor Family Trail
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info

🎠 Family Rides
Abbey Gardens
Multiple Dates | 11:00 AM | More Info

🎄 Christmas Cabin
arc Shopping Centre
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info

🎭 Rapunzel
Theatre Royal
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

🚂 The Little Train
Theatre Royal
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

🎬 Sci-Fi & Action: The Art of Cinema
Moyses Hall
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

🎅 Father Christmas at Nowton Park
Nowton Park Nursery / Walled Garden
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

🥤 Extra Juice

✂️ Loyal Wolf Barbershop

Sharp cuts, good vibes, and a community feel that keeps people coming back. With 800+ five-star reviews, Loyal Wolf is the go-to spot in Bury St Edmunds for fresh trims and friendly faces. Book your haircut today.

🐶 Finesse Dog Training

Offering dog walking, puppy drop-ins, and even wedding chaperoning alongside expert training. With 5 years’ experience and full accreditation in positive reinforcement, Finesse ensures your dog learns with kindness, never fear or force. Get in touch via their website here.

🏉 Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club

Looking for sport, community, and connection? At Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, you’ll find nearly 100 years of passion. Plus a place to train, network, run events, or simply enjoy a pint with friends. Whatever you’re there for, you’re always welcome. Join the #buryrugbyfamily. Click here for more info.

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

Friday 12th

• Hunter Club | Dark Moon | 1:00 PM

• The Grapes | Loaded Dice | 9:00 PM

Saturday 13th

• British Sugar Social Club | Coast | 7:00 PM

• The Grapes | Hot Fat Live | 9:00 PM

🌤️ Weather

Friday: 🌧️ 12°/5°
Saturday: 🌤️10°/6°
Sunday: 🌧️ 12°/9°