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.

FREE Family cooking sessions start on Tuesday 4th November, 4pm - 6pm at The Fromus Centre, Saxmundham. All ingredients, utensils etc are provided! The sessions will run for 6 weeks in a row, last session being Tuesday 9th December. These sessions are a relaxed, fun and creative way to cook together with your family. The […]

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, […]

🎄 Saxmundham’s Annual Christmas Fayre Join us for a magical day of festive fun in the heart of Saxmundham!Enjoy an extensive street market, festive lights switch-on, Santa’s Grotto, indoor craft fair, street and stage performances, hot food, children’s activities, and much more. ✨ Highlights include: Be captivated by the Bubble Fairy Dance at the LED […]

🎅🎄 Santa's Grotto - Market Hall, 6 December 2025 🎅✨ Brought to you by Saxmundham Town Council Step into the magic of Christmas and give your little ones a festive memory to treasure! This year, Saxmundham Town Council is delighted to host Santa’s Grotto, complete with gifts, sparkle, and a sprinkling of holiday cheer. What’s Included […]

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 third bal (dance) in this series is Corbeau. Corbeau are a local band from Essex and their approach to French Balfolk draws on traditional and contemporary compositions, taking inspiration from dances across France. Drawing on a range of musical influences and styles, they combine melodic lines, rhythms, and harmonies, to create an energetic and […]

Our last dance for this season is with a welcome return to BOF! In 2000 Bof! started playing as a four piece band specialising in traditional French and Breton music for dancing and listening to. During that time they have played in folk clubs, for dance groups and at festivals in England and France. The […]