Saxmundham

Participate Music Club
2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 UTC and 7 more dates | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
Come and explore objects and music with our friendly team of workshop leaders and musicians. These sessions will bring you together with others in your local community, providing an opportunity to take part in activities and connect over tea and cake. Sessions last for two hours and tea and cake is provided. No musical experience is necessary. Sessions are free to attend – just show up! Our team are trained to ensure these workshops are suitable for those living with long term health conditions, including dementia and Parkinson’s.

On Y Va French Ball
2024-03-02 20:00 - 23:00
On Y Va group are organising a new bi-monthly bal with
some of the best live bands from around the country. Playing on the
1st Saturday of the month.
The venue is the market hall in
Saxmundham, (IP17 1AF) built in 1846 this hall has a large stage and
beauƟful wooden floor. The hall is in the centre of the small market
town, 2 mins walk from the railway staƟon, and a large free car park a
short distance away.
£10 per ticket
Bookings please contact: Monica –
Frenchdancer2006@yahoo.co.uk
Lin – 07919188549
Saturday 2nd March 2024
Les Hirondelles
A musical collaboraƟon across two of the Eastern CounƟes,
Les Hirondelles formed following an encounter at the Folk East
Sandlings Sessions in February 2018 to play French and Breton music.
Drawing on influences from the
English, European and Irish folk
tradiƟons, indie and classical music,
Les Hirondelles create bal folk music
and a unique driving sound and
innovaƟve arrangements aimed to
get everyone on their feet. Emma
Hardy and Pete Sewell (fiddles),
Vicky Lambert (flute and whistle), and Tom Hardy (guitar).

Be Well Bus
2024-02-29, 2024-02-27
The Bus is a mobile one-stop shop for health and wellbeing support in Ipswich and east Suffolk. Anyone is welcome to visit the Bus and you do not need an appointment – simply turn up at the advertised time.
On-board, you will find a knowledgeable team made up of people from lots of different health, care and community organisations. Depending on your needs, our crew will either offer you help and advice there and then or signpost you to an organisation best-placed to help.
It is not yet confirmed the precise time and location of the bus’ visit to Saxmundham, we will update when more information is released. Alternatively, keep an eye on their website for the latest information

Greenprint Forum on Food
2024-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
The Greenprint Forum is a voluntary network, facilitated by the district council, to help deliver their business plan; specifically enabling community environmental action to improve lives and strengthen our economy.
Whilst their focus is on East Suffolk, anyone, anywhere can join for free to help inform and learn from our thinking.
This event is their first Forum of 2024 which will be exploring the relocalisation and sustainability of food systems, with our speakers John Pawsey of Shimpling Park Farm, and Anna Beames of Suffolk FWAG.

Be Well Bus
2024-02-28
The Bus is a mobile one-stop shop for health and wellbeing support in Ipswich and east Suffolk. Anyone is welcome to visit the Bus and you do not need an appointment – simply turn up at the advertised time.
The Bus will be open 10am-3pm and located at Tesco Superstore, 1 Church St, Saxmundham IP17 1EP.
Organisations that will be on the Bus include:

Christies Care Ltd
Wellbeing Suffolk
Community Enterprise Catalyst
The Art Station

On-board, you will find a knowledgeable team made up of people from lots of different health, care and community organisations. Depending on your needs, our crew will either offer you help and advice there and then or signpost you to an organisation best-placed to help.
Using existing knowledge from the Integrated Neighbourhood Team, Population Health Management and Core 20 Plus 5, we are focused on, but not limited to, providing space on the Be Well Bus to services to work within the following areas:

Mental health
Falls prevention
Opioid prescribing
Child deprivation
Age friendly community
Dementia and cognitive decline

On Y Va French Ball
2024-01-06 20:00 - 23:00
On Y Va group are organising a new bi-monthly bal with
some of the best live bands from around the country. Playing on the
1st Saturday of the month.
The venue is the market hall in
Saxmundham, (IP17 1AF) built in 1846 this hall has a large stage and
beauƟful wooden floor. The hall is in the centre of the small market
town, 2 mins walk from the railway staƟon, and a large free car park a
short distance away.
£10 per ticket
Bookings please contact: Monica –
Frenchdancer2006@yahoo.co.uk
Lin – 07919188549
Saturday 6th January 2024
Bof!
In 2000 Bof! Started playing as a four-piece
band specialising in tradiƟonal French and
Breton music for dancing and listening to.
During that Ɵme they have played in folk
clubs, for dance groups and at fesƟvals in
England and France. The band’s repertoire is
mainly tradiƟonal music from Central
France and BriƩany, but also includes composiƟons by
members of the band and others. Bofs line up: Gwendal Moele (vocals),
Val Woollard (Bagpipes, Recorder, Flute, Desk bells), Simon Haines
(Diatonic accordeons, vocals), Phil Lyons (acousƟc guitar, bass guitar,
vocals)

Community Litter Pick
2024-01-01 10:00 - 12:00

Saxmundham Victorian Christmas Fayre
2023-12-01 16:00 - 20:00 | Saxmundham high street, United Kingdom
The historical market town goes back in time to host a spectacular Chirstmas Fayre, Victorian Style. Marvel at Street performers, indulge in delicius food and drink, shop from an array of local businesses, crafters and artists. The High Street shops will be open late for Christmas shopping and tasty treats.
Listed Last year as one of Suffolk’s top 5 Christmas events – not to be missed!
Visitors enter free of charge on the day. To book a trader’s pitch click here.

SAX Cabaret
2023-11-18 19:45 - 23:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
Come along to the Market Hall for Opera-lele’s brand new show ‘License to Trill’

Email rosiehhoare@gmail.com for more information.

Saxmundham Artisan Market - Handmade & Crafted
2023-11-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Saxmundham high street, United Kingdom
The historical market town, Saxmundham hosts weekly markets and monthly artisan themed markets.
These artisan markets are popular, bustling and well-supported by residents and visitors. Held across the town in 3 locations, the monthly markets offer traders the option for one-off or regular bookings across a varied schedule of events.
This year we’re holding 10 specialist artisan markets throughout the year. Monthly markets are themed to enable a huge variety of stallholders to attend and give regular shoppers a reason to keep coming back.
Markets take place in 3 possible locations around the town, including indoor & outdoor venues.
Visitors enter free of charge on the day. To book a trader’s pitch click here.

On Y Va French Ball
2023-11-04 20:00 - 23:00
On Y Va group are organising a new bi-monthly bal with
some of the best live bands from around the country. Playing on the
1st Saturday of the month.
The venue is the market hall in
Saxmundham, (IP17 1AF) built in 1846 this hall has a large stage and
beauƟful wooden floor. The hall is in the centre of the small market
town, 2 mins walk from the railway staƟon, and a large free car park a
short distance away.
£10 per ticket
Bookings please contact: Monica –
Frenchdancer2006@yahoo.co.uk
Lin – 07919188549
Saturday 4th November 2023
Oscina
Oscina brings together three accomplished
musicians to create their unique and capƟvaƟng
sound … Anna Pack (diatonic accordians),
Frances WaƩ (voice, flutes) and Chris Walshaw
(sax, pipes, whistles). Together they create
mesmerising dance music to lose yourself in.
They have a wealth of experience playing for
Balfolk and Eurodance events to bring the
driving intricate soundscape that is Oscina.
They are appearing this summer at Sidmouth
Folk FesƟval, Shrewsbury Folk FesƟval and
FesƟval des Panards. Don’t miss your only
opportunity to hear them in Suffolk

ABC Radio Open Day
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 | The Gannon Rooms, Station Approach, Saxmundham, United Kingdom
Meet the ABC Radio team, take a look around their new premises and take your chance to appear on the radio.

Sax Music Beer Festival
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
A 3 day festival featuring an impressive selection of 20 real ale and live music.
Keep up to date by following: Sax Music Fest on Facebook.

Saxmundham Artisan Market - Food & Drink
2023-10-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Saxmundham high street, United Kingdom

SAX Rocks: Doctor & the Epics
2023-09-30 19:15 - 23:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
A night of high-energy party music. Enjoy classic hits and crowd pleasing favourites from the 60s to now.

Buy tickets from H G Crisp or email rosiehhoare@gmail.com
