This page was updated on 5th May 2008
What's On in Long MelfordHere are a few of the outstanding events over the next few months. We also have a page on regular Weekly Events
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NB There is also an excellent journal called "What's On in Long Melford" published by the Community Association. It is delivered to most of the houses in the village every two months.
Back numbers are available here, as pdf files.top of this page | village Front Page | Weekly Events
April
6th Sun. Table Sale at the Old School Community Centre; 08:30 - 13:00, admission 30p (£1 before 08:30) children free. Tables £5. Contact Alma Beckwith tel. 01787 375549. Refreshments available. 8th Tue. Annual Parish Meeting with the Council; 19:30 in the URC Hall. All welcome. 12th Sat. FOG Car Boot Sale at the Scout Hut; 12th Sat. Project Seven Cabaret Night at the Village Hall 20:00 - midnight, with Amy Ray (female vocalist), Reuben Jones (comedy magic) and Gerry Graham (comedian); dancing to 'Streets Ahead'. Tickets £12.50 including light refreshment from Andrew (077980 526067) or any committee member. 15th Tue. Parish Council meeting in the Library 19:30. 17th Thu. Historical and Archaeological Society Annual General Meeting, followed by ; "Castles in Suffolk " lecturer Dr. Edward Martin. The Old School Community Centre 19:30 19th Sat. Melford Church Ride, starting and finishing at Kentwell Hall 10:00 - 17:00 19th Sat Farmers Market at the Village Hall; 10:00 - 13:00 21st Mon. FOG (Friends of the Scout Group) AGM 20:15 everyone is welcome. May
3rd Sat. Charity 60s and 70s Dance Event in aid of World Vision, helping the world's poorest children. Hartest Village Hall 20:00 - 24:00 midnight, ticket £10 includes a glass of bubbly. Buffet, optional fancy dress and silent charity auction. No bar though; bring your own drinks! Bookings phone 01284 830408. 3rd Sat. FOG sponsored hike in aid of the Scout Hut re-building fund 3rd Sat. 'Dust, Daylight and Little Horrors' an afternoon behind the scenes, learning how the National Trust looks after its collections. Melford Hall 13:30 - 17:00 3rd - 5th Sat. - Mon. May Day Re-creation of Tudor Life at Kentwell Hall; 11:00 - 18:00 10th Sat. The Trinity Singers Spring Concert in Lavenham Church 19:30. Tickets £10 children £6 from Landers Bookshop, Compact Music or at the door. Music by Vivaldi, Handel, Mendelssohn, Gounod and Vaughan Williams. Phone 01787 378957 for details, and see poster. 11th Sun. 'Pentecost Praise' at the United Reformed Church; 15:00 14th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Peter Dollimore (piano) with music by Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms Light refreshments available. 17th Sat. Farmers Market at the Village Hall; 10:00 - 13:00 17th Sat. Spring Bazaar at the Royal British Legion ; 14:30 19th Mon. Long Melford Business Association AGM at The Bull Hotel, 18:00 20th Tue. Parish Council meeting in the Library 19:30. (Election of officers) 21st Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Katherine Hambridge (organ)
music by Bach Light refreshments available.22nd Wed. 'Railway Walk' from Lavenham to Long Melford. A special guided walk (4 miles) re-tracing the path of the Eastern Counties Railway line, and ending with afternoon tea in Melford Hall. Meet in the centre of Lavenham at 11:00. Refreshments and admission to Melford Hall included £12.50, (NT members £10). Booking essential; phone 01787 379228. 24th - 26th Sat. - Mon. WWII Re-creation 'Battle School and 1940s Fete' at Kentwell Hall; 11:00 - 18:00 26th Mon. 'Long Melford Open Gardens Day' ; open gardens in aid of Holy Trinity Church funds. Open 10:00 - 17:00 For information (and to add your garden to the list) call Melonie Clubb 01787 378823 or email parish-mag@dsl.pipex.com 28th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Carol Taylor (clarinet)
music to include works by Weber Light refreshments available.31st Sat. Monthly Coffee Morning at the URC, 10:00 - 12:00
1st Sun. 'Sheep Shearing, Wool Day and Tudor Market' at Kentwell Hall 11:00 - 18:00 4th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Martin Plackett (guitar) Light refreshments available. 4th Wed. Friends of Long Melford Church Building Trust AGM, 19:30 in the Lady Chapel, Holy Trinity Church. 7th Sat. 'Hidden Melford' Guided walk of the village of Long Melford, starting at Melford Hall. Price (£10, NT members £8) includes admission to Melford Hall and afternoon tea. Booking essential; phone 01787 379228. 7th Sat. 'Introduction to Reflexology' ; one-day workshop by Therapies & Potions, Ringers Yard, Hall Street. £50 (£40) Reservations 01787 311887. 7th Sat Evening Music on the Green with rock group "The Topless Barmaids" 19:30 - 22:00 11th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Tracy Simmons (violin) Light refreshments available. 14th Sat. Holy Trinity Church Summer Fête 14th Sat. 'Creative Pictures' at Melford Hall. Join local artists and enjoy an afternoon creating your own picture. (Bring your own materials.) Adult £5, child £2. phone 01787 379228. 15th Sun. Start of 'Great Annual Re-creation of Tudor Life' at Kentwell Hall ; 11:00 - 17:00 17th Tue. Parish Council meeting in the Library 19:30. 18th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Julie Harmer (flute)
French flute music Light refreshments available.21st Sat. Long Melford Primary School Summer Fête 21st - 22nd Sat. - Sun. Midsummer Country Fair in Melford Hall Park, with Billy Kinghorn's Sheep Show, terrier racing, agility dogs, falconry and have-a-go bakery, together with rural crafts demonstrations. 10:30 - 17:00, adults £5, children £2 25th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Mary Blanchard (flute) and
Catherine Blanchard (violin) Light refreshments available.26th Thu. 'Kentwell after the Cloptons' ; Public talk by Lyn Boothman. 19:30 This marks the opening of a historical exhibition 'The Clopton Connection' in the children's chapel at Holy Trinity Church. 27th Fri. Opening of the Clopton Connection Exhibition in Holy Trinity Church (till Sunday 6th July) 28th Sat. FOG Building Fund Open Day at the Scout Hut; exhibition of plans, and history of Scouting and Guiding in Long Melford. 28th Sat. Monthly Coffee Morning at the URC, 10:00 - 12:00 28th Sat. Evening Music on the Green with New Orleans Jazz Band "The Ladykillers" 19:30 - 22:00 28th - 29th Sat. - Sun. 'Melford Hall in Bloom' informal flower arrangements in the hall. 29th Sun. Midsummer Picnic Concert with 'Cantate' Holy Trinity Church, 18:30 top of this page | village Front Page | Weekly Events
2nd Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Sudbury Woodwind Winners Concert :- Most Promising Young Woodwind Player, Sudbury Music Festival 2008. Light refreshments available. 4th Fri. 'Railway Walk' from Lavenham to Long Melford. Another chance to join this special guided walk (4 miles) re-tracing the path of the Eastern Counties Railway line, and ending with afternoon tea in Melford Hall. Meet in the centre of Lavenham at 11:00. Refreshments and admission to Melford Hall included £12.50, (NT members £10). Booking essential; phone 01787 379228. 4th - 6th Fri. - Sun. Final three days of the 'Great Annual Re-creation of Tudor Life' at Kentwell Hall ; 11:00 - 17:00 7th Mon. 'Gardening at Melford Hall' ; a chance to join the team of volunteers working in this lovely garden. 10:00 - 15:00 (Admission free.) phone 01787 379228. 9th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Gill Gerrard (oboe). Light refreshments available. 12th - 13th Sat. - Sun. Community Association 40th Anniversary Event ; The Old School Community Centre 10:00 - 16:00. Historical exhibition, displays by groups using the centre, refreshments . . . come and enjoy it! 15th Tue. Parish Council meeting in the Library 19:30. 16th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Beverly Lockyer (soprano)
and friends. Light refreshments available.19th Sat. Long Melford Street Fair 18:00 - 22:00 23rd Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Connie Miller and
Peter Dollimore (piano duets). Light refreshments available.25th Fri. 'Memories of Beatrix Potter' An afternoon of tours, talks and children's activities, exploring Beatrix Potter's life and her love of Melford Hall. (Small charge for some activities to cover materials.) phone 01787 379228. 27th Sun. Afternoon Music on the Green with the Long Melford Silver Band 14:30 - 16:30 (In the church if wet.) 30th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; The Rhythm RATS (recorder ensemble). Light refreshments available. August
2nd - 3rd Sat. - Sun. Summer WWII re-creation 'Civil Defence and Battle School' at Kentwell Hall ; 11:00 - 18:00 6th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Tribute to Gilly Harris Rebecca Walker (’cello) music by Shostakovitch and Rachmaninoff. Light refreshments available. 13th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Nina Horrocks-Hopayian and Barrington Pheloung (voice, harp, lute and guitar). Light refreshments available. 15th Fri. 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' at Melford Hall ; fun and children's activities celebrating our favourite teddy bears. (Bring your own picnic and teddy bear!) Adult £2, child £1, NT members free. phone 01787 379228. 19th Tue. Parish Council meeting in the Library 19:30. 20th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Adriene Ellis (soprano). Light refreshments available. 22nd - 25th Fri. - Mon. 'High Summer Re-creation of Tudor Life' at Kentwell Hall ; 11:00 - 18:00 27th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; (Artist To Be Confirmed ;
Suffolk String Champion 2007.) Light refreshments available.September
3rd Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; Christina Everson (violin). Light refreshments available. 10th Wed. Melford Music recital in Holy Trinity Church 13:10 - 13:40 ; The Bryony Ensemble (finale concert). Light refreshments available. 13th Sat. Sponsored Hike by the scout and guide groups through Long Melford in aid of the Hut Re-building Fund. (Contact Phillip Windsor 01787 881409) 14th Sun. Long Melford Annual Produce and Craft Show at the Old School Community Centre Open to the public 14:00 - 16:30 Adults 50p, children free. Contact Alma 01787 375549. 16th Tue. Parish Council meeting in the Library 19:30. 27th - 28th Sat. - Sun. 'Michaelmas Re-creation of Tudor Life' at Kentwell Hall ; 11:00 - 18:00 October
5th Sun. Table Sale at the Old School Community Centre; 08:30 - 13:00, admission 30p (£1 before 08:30) children free. Tables £5. Contact Alma Beckwith tel. 01787 375549. Refreshments available. 18th - 19th Sat. - Sun WWII re-creation 'Country House Requisitioned' at Kentwell Hall ; 11:00 - 18:00 21st Tue. Parish Council meeting in the Library 19:30. November
2nd Sun. Table Sale at the Old School Community Centre; 08:30 - 13:00, admission 30p (£1 before 08:30) children free. Tables £5. Contact Alma Beckwith tel. 01787 375549. Refreshments available. 18th Tue. Parish Council meeting in the Library 19:30.
7th Sun. Table Sale at the Old School Community Centre; 08:30 - 13:00, admission 30p (£1 before 08:30) children free. Tables £5. Contact Alma Beckwith tel. 01787 375549. Refreshments available. 16th Tue. Parish Council meeting in the Library 19:30. 17th Wed. Annual Christmas Concert by the Long Melford Silver Band; the Village Hall, 19:30 top of this page | village Front Page | Weekly Events
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This page was updated on 5th May 2008