🥤 This Week in BSE | 21/8/25

Together with

Good morning to 5,412 of you! If you love food, beer and Bury St Edmunds… this is the weekend you’ve been waiting for!

— Jacob & Keisha

P.S A huge thank you to our new sponsors, Finesse Dog Training and Loyal Wolf Barbershop. It’s businesses like these that help keep this newsletter going! 🙏

SPONSORED BY DAVID LLOYD BURY ST EDMUNDS

Enjoy Summer at David Lloyd in Bury St Edmunds

Want somewhere to relax, workout and make memories this Summer? David Lloyd Bury St Edmunds is the place to be!

With the best gym equipment, fun group classes, and a luxurious Spa Retreat to help you relax, it’s truly unbeatable.

Enjoy some downtime 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.

*The above is partnered content. Click here to reach over 7,000 Bury St Edmunds locals across our platforms.

🗓️ Things To Do

Events

🏞️ Hidden History Tour
West Stow Country Park
Thursday, August 21st | 11:00 AM | More Info

🧶 Knit, Natter & Craft
Bury St Edmunds Library
Thursday, August 21st | 2:15 PM | More Info

🔪 Craft Club
Bradfield Woods
Thursday, August 21st | 5:30 PM | More Info

💃 Outdoor Cinema: Dirty Dancing
Wyken Vinyards
Thursday, August 21st | 7:00 PM | More Info

🧩 Friday Games Night
Bury St Edmunds Library
Friday, August 22nd | 5:00 PM | More Info

🌳 Identifying Trees in Summer
Bradfield Woods
Saturday, August 23rd | 10:00 AM | More Info

🚶 Walk & Talk with Geoffrey
Nowton Park
Saturday, August 23rd | 10:15 AM | More Info

🧵 Natural Dyeing Workshop
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Country Park
Saturday, August 23rd | 11:00 AM | More Info

🍺 Cannon Fest 2025
Old Cannon Brewery
Multiple Dates and Times | More Info

🍻 East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival
St. Edmundsbury Cathedral
Multiple Dates and Times | More Info

🥘 Food & Drink Festival 2025
Bury St Edmunds Town Centre
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info

🧵 Suffolk Craft Summer Exhibition
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info

🪵 Green Wood Workshop
Bradfield Woods
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info

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

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

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

👗 Costumed Interpretation
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 11:00 AM | More Info

🖼️ Sunlight and Shadows
The Apex
Multiple Dates and Times | More Info

🎭 Steve And Steff For Ever
Theatre Royal
Multiple Dates and Times | More Info

SPONSORED BY TRUTH NON-SURGICAL

Looking to feel more confident in your skin? Truth Non-Surgical, located on St Andrew's Street South in Bury St Edmunds, specialises in advanced, non-invasive treatments that deliver real results without surgery. From fat freezing to skin tightening and body sculpting, their personalised treatments are designed to help you feel your best.

With no needles, no downtime, and no fuss, it’s no wonder locals trust them for their aesthetic needs. Whether you’re after a confidence boost or a total transformation, Truth Non-Surgical is here to help. Click here to book your consultation today!*

*The above is partnered content. Click here to reach over 7,000 Bury St Edmunds locals across our platforms.

For Families

✏️ Comic Book Illustration Workshop
Bury St Edmunds Library
Thursday, August 21st | 9:45 AM | More Info

🔤 Wordplay at Moreton Hall
Moreton Hall Library
Thursday, August 21st | 10:30 AM | More Info

🧱 Duplo Play
Bury St Edmunds Library
Thursday, August 21st | 11:00 AM | More Info

👶 Sling Library & Lactation Support
Joy Connection
Thursday, August 21st | 10:30 AM | More Info

🦔 Wild Families
Bradfield Woods
Thursday, August 21st | 10:30 AM | More Info

🗡️ Sword In The Stone
Theatre Royal
Multiple Dates and Times | More Info

🧘 Mindful Toddler & Me
Joy Connection
Friday, August 22nd | 10:00 AM | More Info

👶 Mindful Baby & Me
Joy Connection
Friday, August 22nd | 11:15 AM | More Info

🤝 Co-work & Play
Joy Connection
Friday, August 22nd | 12:30 PM | More Info

🧱 Lego Club
Bury St Edmunds Library
Thursday, August 21st | 11:00 AM | More Info

🤸 Toddler Soft Play
Joy Connection
Saturday, August 23rd | 10:30 AM | More Info

🥳 Summer Fete
Felsham & Gedding Village Hall
Monday, August 25th | 12:00 PM | More Info

🐦 Wild Tots
Lackford Lakes
Wednesday, August 27th | 10:00 AM | More Info

🎨 Summer of Play
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 9:30 AM | More Info

⚔️ Viking & Saxon Re-enactment
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Country Park
Multiple Dates | 10:30 AM | More Info

☕ Mini Art Competition
Cookie Barista
Multiple Dates | 10:30 AM | More Info

🦖 Prehistoric Beasts
Moyses Hall
Multiple Dates & Times | More Info

🎭 Face Painting
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 10:00 AM | More Info

🦖 Sew a Dinosaur Decoration
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 10:30 AM | More Info

🐦 Make a Bird Nest Box
Ickworth Estate
Multiple Dates | 10:30 AM | 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 Facebook page 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.

*The above is partnered content. Click here to reach over 7,000 Bury St Edmunds locals across our platforms.

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

Thursday 21st

• Hunter Club | Open Mic | 7:00 PM

• Chevington Greyhound | Soul’d Out | 8:00 PM

Friday 22nd

• Hunter Club | Ryan Harvey | 7:00 PM

• Hunter Club | Alex Clark Quartet | 7:30 PM

• The Grapes | Rock DJ | 8:00 PM

Saturday 23rd

• Hunter Club | Peter Coyle | 7:00 AM

• Hunter Club | Martin Westgate | 8:00 PM

🌤️ Weather

Friday: 🌤️ 21°/13°
Saturday: ☁️ 20°/9°
Sunday: 🌤️ 21°/10°