Thursday 15 January

Together with

Good morning to 6,597 of you! This week, we chatted with Andrew about how board games are bringing people together in Bury St Edmunds. Check out the video here.

— Jacob & Keisha

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🗓️ Things To Do

Events

On all week

🎨Printbox LiveThe Apex · More info

💍Silver Clay Jewellery Taster WorkshopThe Apex · More info

🏛️Behind the ShuttersIckworth Estate · More info

🎬Sci-fi & Action: The Art of CinemaMoyses Hall · More info

🪖Far East Prisoners of War ExhibitionMoyse’s Hall Museum · More info

🚶‍♂️Walk & Talk with Geoffrey10.15am · Nowton Park · More info

🚶Active Ickworth: Social Walk10.30am · Ickworth Estate · More info

💃Strictly Saturdays2.30pm · The Apex · More info

🍝Learn To Make Pasta6pm · Rustico · More info

👻The Ghostly and Macabre Walk6.30pm · Marks and Spencer, Buttermarket · More info

🖌️Booze & Brushes7pm · The Apex · More info

🪟Booze & Brushes Stained Glass Panel7pm · The Apex · More info

Friday 15 January

💻Tech Support Session10am · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

🧶Knit, Natter & Craft Club2.15pm · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

🏺Build A Boob Pot6pm · Joy Connection · More info

Saturday 16 January

🧩Top Time10.30am · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

🎩The Great Gatsby Ball7pm · St Edmundsbury Cathedral · More info

🎤Oscar Lyons7.30pm · The Apex · More info

Sunday 17 January

🏃Windmill Way Wander9am · Suffolk Running Centre · More info

Monday 18 January

🎶Sugar Pie Honey Bunch7.30pm · The Apex · More info

Tuesday 19 January

🌿Connect10.30am · Lackford Lakes · More info

☕Coffee Morning10.30am · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

💬Open Space Wellbeing Drop-in2pm · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

Wednesday 20 January

✍️Bury Library Writers’ Group3pm · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

Thursday 21 January

💃Drop in & Dance10.30am · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

📖Winter Tails: Stories to Warm Your Heart1pm · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

🎸Afel Bocoum7.30pm · The Apex · More info

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For Families

On all week

🎭RapunzelTheatre Royal · More info

🎬Sci-fi & Action: The Art of CinemaMoyses Hall · More info

Friday 15 January

🍼Sling LibraryJoy Connection · More info

🧩Duplo Play11am · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

Saturday 16 January

👶Toddler Soft PlayJoy Connection · More info

🎲Friday Games Night5pm · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

Sunday 17 January

🧘Mind & Body Reset for Mums10am · Joy Connection · More info

📚Saturday Storytimes10am · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

🧱Lego Club10.30am · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

Monday 18 January

🎲Sunday Board Games10am · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

Tuesday 19 January

👶Stay & Play1pm · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

Wednesday 20 January

👶Baby Bounce9.30am · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

🎸Tot Rock10.30am · Bury St Edmunds Library · More info

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The Board Game Café Quietly Bringing People Together in Bury

This week we visited Andrew at Shuffle Board Game Cafe. It’s a relaxed spot where you can hang out with friends or family, play a huge range of board games, get stuck into trading card games, try D&D, and snack while you’re at it. It’s super welcoming, even if you’ve never played anything beyond the classics.

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If you're overwhelmed by the choice of games, you can tell the team what you’re into, who you’re with, and what kind of night you fancy, and they’ll recommend the right option for you.

If you’re into Pokémon cards, curious about tabletop games, or just want something different to do in town, this place is a great shout.

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

Thursday 15th

• The Grapes | Karaoke with DJ Colin | 8:00 PM

Friday 16th

• The Milkmaid Risbygate Club | Tony Phillips & The Doghouse Collective | 7:30 PM

Saturday 17th

• Hunter Club | BurySOUND 2026 Heat 1 | 6:00 PM

• British Sugar Social Club | ‘60s & ‘70s Pop Disco | 7:30 PM

Sunday 18th

• The Grapes | Rhythm and Roast | 3:30 PM

🌤️ Weather

Friday: 🌤️ 9°/3°
Saturday: ☁️ 9°/6°
Sunday: 🌧️ 9°/6°