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.

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💻 Tech Support Session
Bury St Edmunds Library
Thursday, January 15th | 10:00 AM | More Info

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

🏺 Build A Boob Pot
Joy Connection
Thursday, January 15th | 6:00 PM | More Info

🧩 Top Time
Bury St Edmunds Library
Friday, January 16th | 10:30 AM | More Info

🎩 The Great Gatsby Ball
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Friday, January 16th | 7:00 PM | More Info

🎤 Oscar Lyons
The Apex
Friday, January 16th | 7:30 PM | More Info

🏃 Windmill Way Wander
Suffolk Running Centre
Saturday, January 17th | 9:00 AM | More Info

🎶 Sugar Pie Honey Bunch
The Apex
Sunday, January 18th | 7:30 PM | More Info

🌿 Connect
Lackford Lakes
Monday, January 19th | 10:30 AM | More Info

☕ Coffee Morning
Bury St Edmunds Library
Monday, January 19th | 10:30 AM | More Info

💬 Open Space Wellbeing Drop-in
Bury St Edmunds Library
Monday, January 19th | 2:00 PM | More Info

✍️ Bury Library Writers’ Group
Bury St Edmunds Library
Tuesday, January 20th | 3:00 PM | More Info

💃 Drop in & Dance
Bury St Edmunds Library
Wednesday, January 21st | 10:30 AM | More Info

📖 Winter Tails: Stories to Warm Your Heart
Bury St Edmunds Library
Wednesday, January 21st | 1:00 PM | More Info

🎸 Afel Bocoum
The Apex
Wednesday, January 21st | 7:30 PM | More Info

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

🚶 Active Ickworth: Social Walk
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 10:30 AM | More Info

💃 Strictly Saturdays
The Apex
Multiple Dates | 2:30 PM | More Info

🍝 Learn To Make Pasta
Rustico
Multiple Dates | 6:00 PM | More Info

👻 The Ghostly and Macabre Walk
Marks and Spencer, Buttermarket
Multiple Dates | 6:30 PM | More Info

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

🪟 Booze & Brushes Stained Glass Panel
The Apex
Multiple Dates | 7:00 PM | More Info

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

💍 Silver Clay Jewellery Taster Workshop
The Apex
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

🏛️ Behind the Shutters
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

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

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

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For Families

🧩 Duplo Play
Bury St Edmunds Library
Thursday, January 15th | 11:00 AM | More Info

🍼 Sling Library
Joy Connection
Thursday, January 15th | Multiple Times | More Info

🎲 Friday Games Night
Bury St Edmunds Library
Friday, January 16th | 5:00 PM | More Info

👶 Toddler Soft Play
Joy Connection
Friday, January 16th | Multiple Times | More Info

🧘 Mind & Body Reset for Mums
Joy Connection
Saturday, January 17th | 10:00 AM | More Info

📚 Saturday Storytimes
Bury St Edmunds Library
Saturday, January 17th | 10:00 AM | More Info

🧱 Lego Club
Bury St Edmunds Library
Saturday, January 17th | 10:30 AM | More Info

🎲 Sunday Board Games
Bury St Edmunds Library
Sunday, January 18th | 10:00 AM | More Info

👶 Stay & Play
Bury St Edmunds Library
Monday, January 19th | 1:00 PM | More Info

👶 Baby Bounce
Bury St Edmunds Library
Tuesday, January 20th | 9:30 AM | More Info

🎸 Tot Rock
Bury St Edmunds Library
Tuesday, January 20th | 10:30 AM | More Info

🎭 Rapunzel
Theatre Royal
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

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

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.

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.

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