We begin our new season of bals (dances) bringing some of the best live bands from around the country who specialise in French dance music. Our first band are a trio based in the UK and Germany. The trio consists of Steve Tyler (hurdy-gurdy, cittern), Katy Marchant (border pipes, whistles), and Nick Wiseman-Ellis (diatonic button […]

The Saxons 5 Mile Race (Race licence 29696) is held at Saxmundham Running & Fitness, Carlton Park, Saxmundham, IP17 1AT. The main race starts at 11 am and is open to all runners aged 15 and over. Taking place on Sunday 5th October 2025, the Saxons 5 Mile Race is a chip timed, multi terrain […]

Artisan monthly market in the picturesque surroundings of Fromus Square. Featuring a range of stall selling local and artisan products. Interested stallholders are invited to contact bookings@saxmundham-tc.gov.uk

SHAKE is delighted to announce the famous Suffolk-based sculptor LAURENCE EDWARDS has joined the creative team for the new stage production of AKENFIELD. “I’m intrigued to work within a stage set, designing all the elements. It’s a fascinating new challenge for a sculptor” he said from his studio in Saxmundham. “Akenfield is part of my […]

SHAKE is delighted to announce the famous Suffolk-based sculptor LAURENCE EDWARDS has joined the creative team for the new stage production of AKENFIELD. “I’m intrigued to work within a stage set, designing all the elements. It’s a fascinating new challenge for a sculptor” he said from his studio in Saxmundham. “Akenfield is part of my […]

Interested in researching your family history?  Would you like to know more about the different types of records and how to access them? Join Jane (a library volunteer and also one of our members) for her free family-history group sessions,between 2:30 and 4:30pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Saxmundham Library.She is experienced in Family […]

Join local historian Dave Steward on Monday 20th October, 2.30pm at the Fromus Centre, Saxmundham, for a fascinating talk on the Hollond Family of Great Ashfield House. Discover stories of art, eccentricity, and isolation. £1 members / £3 visitors, refreshments included.   Read more here.

Artisan monthly market in the picturesque surroundings of Fromus Square. Featuring a range of stall selling local and artisan products. Interested stallholders are invited to contact bookings@saxmundham-tc.gov.uk

Interested in researching your family history?  Would you like to know more about the different types of records and how to access them? Join Jane (a library volunteer and also one of our members) for her free family-history group sessions,between 2:30 and 4:30pm on the second Tuesday of every month at Saxmundham Library.She is experienced in Family […]

Our second bal (dance) in this series of dances is with a duo - Geoff Liles & Annette Davies. All the way from Wales, Geoff & Annette have been playing for French and Breton dancing for 16 years, playing accordion, guitar, fiddles and mandolin as a duo and as part of a five piece group, […]