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Page 11. Horoscopes

Page 12. Town 102 Music Review

Page 13. Flyer Sports News

Page 14. What's On

Page 15. Local Traders Guide

From the Editor

Hello all, and welcome to your May edition ofthe Stowmarket and District Flyer.

As always a very busy month here, not helped bybringing the flyer print dates forward. You mayhave noticed that you're receiving this month'sedition about a week early and we hope to keepit this way. We were finding that the flyer wascrossing over 2 months making the "what's on"guide a little tricky to put together.

Im sitting here on Friday the 23rd writing to youfrom my office and the sun is shining, the weather is warm, and it's been like thisfor over a week now (are we finally seeing the start of a BBQ summer??!)

If you want to make the most of your garden this Summer, please visit 2 of thebest garden centres in Suffolk, their details are inside. Next month we will have afull feature on them. So, if you have any questions you would like answeredplease contact us and we will ask the experts and get back to you in nextmonth's edition.

All at the Flyer hope your May will be as good as April was. Keep smiling and I'llspeak to you next month.

Gary Rayner - Editor

Gary Rayner, Editor ofthe Stowmarket Flyer

Find a Trade Guide!Accountants pg 6Aerial Specialists pg 15Architects pg 15Birthing Help pg 5Blind Makers pg 10Boutique pg 16Builders & Plasterers pg 1, 5, 15Car Repair pg 15Car Rental pg 5Carpeting pg 2, 5Catering pg 11, 15Cinema & Theatre pg 2Cleaning Services pg 16Computer Lessons pg 4Computer Repairs pg 10Daycare pg 1Dental pg 10

Driving Schools pg 15Eating Out pg 15Electricians pg 15Estate agents pg 1Fashion pg 8, 9Fire Consultancy pg 15Fishing Supplies pg 1Furniture Fitters pg 5, 15Furniture Repairs pg 15Garden Centre pg 8, 10Gift Shop pg 8, 9Health, Beauty & Fitness

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Mobility pg 1Minibus Hire pg 15Pet Supplies pg 15Photography pg 16Plumbing & Heating pg 5, 15Roofers pg 15Storage pg 12Telecoms pg 6Web Design pg 11Weight Loss pg 1Windows, Doors & Conservatories

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10.30pm and will feature an excellent lineup of acoustic soloacts and bands including Songs From The Blue House, TheBack Porch Band, Nibler, The Folk Collective, JackknifeHorsebox, Dave Collins, Sarah Holmes, Jake Morley andMichelle Nichols.

The main event will take place on Sunday 6th June at theRecreation Ground and will feature the Main Stage andAmplitude Stage (jointly sponsored by Hudson Signs and PPG).Confirmed Main Stage acts include Housework, Underline theSky, Roxoff, Steela-3-Wheela, The B-Goodes, The Vagaband,Blacktop Harrison and South of the Border. The AmplitudeStage will once again feature a range of up and comingyoung bands from the Amplitude Project. There'll be otherattractions at the event such as fairground rides and attractions, various commercial stalls, the Caravan Gallery,free t-shirt printing and activities for children.

Daniel Harvey, Public Services Manager at the Town Counciland one of the organizers at StowFest said, "We try and makethings bigger and better each year. The introduction ofStowFest: The Acoustic Sessions is a great addition to the festival. Yet again, this is a superb line up of acts covering allsorts of genres and it's going to be a great couple of days ofmusic." For more information, visit www.stowfest.co.uk.

Schedule Confirmed For Stowmarket FestivalThe new "Stowmarket Festival" launches on the 27th May andfeatures all sorts of events and activities around Stowmarketover an 11-day period including drama, dance, comedy, allsorts of music and much more. The festival concludes withthe StowFest weekend on the 5th and 6th June. The full lineup is as follows:

Visit www.stowmarketfestival.co.uk for more details abouteach of the events. Some of the event details may change.

The Pickerel Project The Pickerel Project is a voluntary group seeking to regeneratethe River Gipping in Stowmarket and make it nicer for everyone in the town. On the first Sunday of every month ateam of people get together to spend a couple of hourshelping clear up the river bank. The next Clear-Up day in onSunday 2nd May at 10am on Station Road Bridge - why notjoin us and help make a difference to your community.Everyone welcome. Any questions, please ring Sally Scott on01449 612060.

Stowmarket Town Council Update

Town Councillors' SurgeriesThe Town Council has now introduced Councillor Surgeryappointments to suit you, at any time during the month(Monday to Friday during office hours). Surgeries allow anyonefrom the community to speak to a Councillor on a one toone basis about any issues or concerns that they may have.To make an appointment please telephone Sarah Page on01449 612060.

Councillors in the Market Place On Thursday 6th May from 10am to 12pm, a selection ofTown Councillors will be in the Market Place, on hand toanswer any questions or concerns you have about the town."Councillors in the Market Place" is an open event for anyoneto drop in if they are in town, and it is similar to the CouncillorSurgeries that are held.

Community CentreThere are lots of activities and events going on at theCommunity Centre this winter, including free courses, children's groups and dance groups. So why not comealong and see what's right for you. The Community Centre has rooms for hire at reasonable ratesfor any type of occasion, whether it be a child's birthdayparty or a meeting. To book a room please contact HeatherTooke at Stowmarket Community Centre on 01449 613084 oremail [email protected]

Stowfest now a 2-day festival - and it's free!Music fans in Stowmarket are in for a treat this year followingthe news that StowFest has been extended into a 2-daymusic festival that will take place over the weekend ofSaturday June 5th and Sunday June 6th. The Saturday event -named StowFest: The Acoustic Sessions (sponsored by BirseCivils) - will take place at Chilton Fields between 2pm and


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Any IT Update

AnyIT is expanding, and quickly,!! As we offer such a widerange of services its never all about just one thing. We are notthe only provider of these service's in the area, but we arepretty sure we're the only people who offer them all underone roof, and this is where our success lies.

We have a wish for May and we have an offer to go with it.

WE want all computers to be happy ones!! We are awarethat there are many small businesses out there with computers which may have problems. You may not be ableto afford to have these computers fixed at an expensivehourly rate or you may just need a little help every now andthen?

We are now offering to all businesses, small and large alike, amonthly maintenance contract which provides you and yourstaff with the following:-

Free telephone supportUnlimited free call outsFree remote supportFree internet web and email hosting1 scheduled free visit per monthand a much reduced onsite hourly rate

please ring for more information 01449 798088, or [email protected]

There isn't an expiry date on this package as yet, it will beavailable until further notice.

We like Small businesses and we want to work with yours tohelp you GROW.

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Cash is King

No matter how much money your business earns or howmuch profit you make, if you don't get paid on time then yourbank account will soon be overdrawn. Being owed a smallfortune is of no help when your bills need paying today. So,what can you do to ensure that your customers pay you ontime?

Improve the way you invoice

Make sure that you invoice your customers as soon as possible. It's surprising how many small businesses wait untilthey need money before they send out their invoices.Thesooner your send your invoice the sooner you will receive yourmoney.

A couple of days after the invoice is sent give your customera friendly phone call to ensure that they received the invoiceand that they are aware of when the payment is due. There'snothing worse than chasing payment for an invoice 28 daysafter it's issued only to be told (truthfully or otherwise) that itwasn't received.

Dealing with bad payers and late payments

Make sure you are aware of all unpaid invoices and know assoon as they become overdue. User friendly bookkeepingprograms will warn you as soon as an invoice becomes overdue and provide template reminder letters. In generalthere are three letters of increasing severity - starting with afriendly reminder through to a formal Final Notice of Demand.

If you let your customers give you the run around you areunlikely to get paid from them on time in the future. Beassertive about collecting what's owed to you, after all it isyour money. Make notes of what is agreed and stick to it.

If you still don't get paid after sending reminder letters and thecustomer is avoiding paying what they owe without a validreason then don't ignore it, speak to a reputable debt collection agency.


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Mark Ereira-Guyer - Personal ProfileNow in his young middle ageMark runs his own small businessfrom Bury St Edmunds where hehas lived since 1993. He is acouncillor at St EdmundsburyBorough Council and morerecently at Suffolk CountyCouncil. He is now the Green &Independent spokesperson onchildren, schools and youngpeople's issues. He stood forLabour in the parliamentaryelections of 1997 and 2001,coming a very close second.After 27 years the Labour driftedaway from him and he wascompelled to leave it two yearsago.

Educated at Kings School in Ely, Cambridge College of Arts &Technology and then at the University of Kent he has recentlypursued both higher and management qualifications. He is amember of the Bury St Edmunds Society, National Trust, SuffolkWildlife Trust, Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery and he is active inlocal community activities including with Christian Aid. His pas-sions are: poodles, walking in the countryside, poetry, worldmusic, Africa, speaking Portuguese, real ale and attendingcultural events especially the theatre and dance. His wife,Gabrielle works as a special needs teacher at Priory school.His children, Theo and Natasha, are still engaged in their edu-cational pursuits at University and Ipswich High School for Girls.All his family love talking about politics and, of course, workinghard with their husband and dad helping him in electioncampaigns.

Dates set for church art showA village art show and photographic competition will takeplace over the May Bank Holiday weekend. The event, organised by the Friends of Cotton Church, will take place atSt Andrew's Church, Cotton on May 30th and 31st. There willbe a private viewing on May 29th from 7.30pm featuring acheese and wine party and tickets, priced £7, are availablefrom 01449 781047 or 01449 766230

Green & IndependentAs a small businessman and local Councillor I think the worldof our part of Suffolk. Stowmarket is a great place with its mar-kets, small businesses and excellent public services. Havingknown the town for 20 years it is clear that it is really going for-ward and becoming the heart of the County. A growing, self-confident and bustling town.

People are independent-minded wanting the best for theirfamilies, communities and environment. Electing a Green &Independent MP will make a huge difference for the peopleof Stowmarket: a fresh and independent voice at Westminsternot tied to party whips but serving you.

Party politics and the rip off behaviour of MPs has come closeto destroying our democracy and our very faith in politics hasbeen shattered. This parliament has been appalling, undigni-fied and all parties are to blame in this sorry saga. We needMPs elected outside of the party machines that can help re-build trust and faith in our democracy.

A vote for me is a vote for the NHS, for our schools and uni-versities and for higher state pensions, for jobs and training foryoung people and standing up for our market towns and ruralareas. I believe in fair taxes with those with the most payingmore and proper Living Wage. I want us to curb excessivebank bonuses and top executive public sector pay.

I do not want to see a European super state, and I’m againstthe introduction of the Euro. I want to see power reside whereit belongs - at the local levels, with your Town Council, MidSuffolk District Council and Suffolk County Council.

I would speak up for what makes Suffolk special: its country-side, heritage and small businesses. I am passionate aboutindividual liberty, encouraging creativity and innovation.People know that we take climate change very seriously, withan economy working with nature rather than against it.Together let's make Suffolk into Britain's 'Green Heartland'.

I know from speaking to many voters during this campaignthat they feel let down - even betrayed - by MPs, denied avoice. I will, if elected, provide the people of Stowmarket withthat green and independent voice in Parliament; and a trulyfresh start.

With your support we can find new ways to make Stowmarket,our Suffolk, and great country, an even better place to live. Mark Ereira-Guyer - Green & Independentwww.greenandindependent.co.uk

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Welcome to EmZo

Here at EmZo we pride ourselves on offering a shoppingexperience rich in variety, originality, and quality of service.Many people describe EmZo asa Tardis of delights or Aladdin'scave and are pleasantly surprised at the wide variety ofgoods and the size of the shop.

We hold a wide selection ofhome products includingFurniture, Cushions, Vases,Picture Frames, and a large selection of Lighting. And ourever increasing range of interioritems include mirrors, cushions,lamps, throws, chairs, pictureframes, table covering, kitchenand bathroom accessoriesornamental items, occasionalfurniture and much more!

We also have a catalogue offurniture available for customerordering ranging from dressingtables, beds, and wardrobes tosofas, armchairs, and daybeds. And for the summer months wehave a selection of garden furniture and accessories including table and chair sets,benches, garden arches, gazebos, garden lamps,lanterns and ornaments.

The craft section offers a fantastic range of things tomake and do from beads andjewellery findings, to scrapbooking and card making.(Including our new line of cardmaking items all for £1.00 orunder)

Emzo caters for all ages and we have a lovely selection ofgifts for children including a range of traditional wooden toys,

games and jewellery andkey rings.

As well as a vastselection ofadults costumeJewellery EmZohas a beautifulselection ofevening andeveryday handbags at


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very affordable prices. Form small clutch bags to large shopping totes all uses and tastes are provided for.

We are constantly looking for new and unique stock from arange of quality suppliers and have new items in every week.You can also visit our in store café offering hot meals,Sandwiches, Homemade cakes, Speciality coffees, Ice colddrinks, and Desserts. What could possibly be a better way tofinish off your shopping trip! All made fresh to order within awarm and friendly atmosphere. Take away available.

Visit EmZo for the latest gift ideas for all occasions and ages,and every budget. Friendly service and helpful advice isalways guaranteed.

Regal Candy Boutique

Suffolk born friends LucyDawson (graphics back-ground) and Zoë Lawes(fashion background) havecarried out a life longdream; to open a very special boutique, RegalCandy, right in the heart oftheir home county.

Found at the ever growing inpopularity Finbows Yard,Bacton, the boutique houseshandmade jewellery andvintage/ vintage style clothing andaccessories.

There is a wide range ofhigh quality smart vintageand

vintage style clothing, bags, gloves, scarves, shoes and purses for sale.

The jewellery range features one off pieces of forgotten treas-ures that have been awarded new life and a contemporarytwist. Many pieces have a Fairytale theme which have includ-ed Alice in Wonderland (which inspired the launch on the10th April) , wizard of oz, and Cinderella.

Lucy Dawson says: "Our ethos is that every piece of our jew-ellery has a story to tell... We take neglected vintage piecesand make them into something else. In this way we are notonly 'recycling' the old but we are making one off uniquepieces that you won't find anywhere else! Moving away fromthe mass-produced to the unique limited pieces. It's alsoreally affordable."

We have also expanded to making corsage brooches usingvintage lace, ribbon and buttons as well as feather headbands/facinators.

We also specialize in creating customized charm braceletsas unique and special gifts for people. We offer a free consultation where we can sit down and design your veryown bracelet with your chosen charms and colours createdspecifically for you or a loved one. This is just the beginningfor the boutique but there are plans to sell menswear whichwill include waistcoats (some handmade), ties and jackets.We are constantly looking for good quality Vintage clothesfrom people (mens and womens) so if you have anythingsuitable please bring it in and we'll give you 40% of the sale.Come and discover the unique treasures we've created atRegal Candy Boutique.

The shop has now extended its opening time to Tues-Friday0930-1700 and Saturday 0930-1730. From Stowmarket followthe B1113 through Old Newton towards Finningham.Opposite EMZO Gift Shop

Inside the Shop

A selection of brooches


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Horoscopes

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Stowmarket Chamber BreakfastWe hold breakfasts on the third Friday of the month, the nextone being on the 21st May. We are at Stowmarket Golf Clubfor the May (and June) breakfasts. All those who attend willhave the opportunity to promote their business with a 60 sec-ond presentation and the chance to pass their businesscards around the table. We generally have at least 20-25people there, who are all keen to network with other localbusiness people. So come and join us!Our speaker in May is Nigel George of George and CoSolicitors, and his topic is "Death and Sellotape: don't let yourfinances or your employees bring you to a sticky end!" This isthe third year we have had Nigel as a speaker, and he isalways very entertaining. For more information, please con-tact our secretary, Keely Taylor:

[email protected] - 01449 770965

Golf DayTo Raise Cash For Each Hospice Appeal

Ipswich Building Society is calling on local businesses to getbehind the East Anglian Children Hospices (EACH) fundraisingcampaign and join in a fun charity golf day the Society isarranging for the appeal on Friday 14th May at WaldringfieldGolf Club.Several businesses have already signed up to sponsor a hole(just £50 each) although more are still needed. We are alsolooking for an innovative caterer or mobile bar to a smallwatering hole in a marquee on the course. There are also stillsome places remaining for company golf teams or individuals to take part. ...cont’d on page 13

a generous dash of K'Naan's vocals. It's a great springboardfor the multi-award winning rapper, showcasing his vocal skillsto a whole new audience, and for the apprehensive rockfans amongst us: it doesn't take anything away from Keane'sside of things. It's a coming-together of two huge names fromtheir respective arenas, gelled by beautiful beats andmelodies - it really does work.

Keane are coming to East Anglia this summer, performing asold-out show in the unique surroundings of Thetford Forest onThursday 10th June as part of the Forestry Commission's livemusic series.

Other performances in Thetford Forest this summer include:

Simply Red: Friday 11th JuneThe Saturdays: Friday 9th JulyKatie Melua: Saturday 10th July

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East Sussex doesn't have that manyclaims to fame - apart from theSeven Sisters, the pier at Eastbourneand the A21 running out ofHastings, it's distinctly un-rock'n'roll.Of course, Keane changed all thatwith the release of album 'Hopesand Fears' in 2004 - and suddenly,everybody wanted a piece of theawesome threesome from Battleon the south coast.

Zip forward to the edge of summer2010 and it feels like Keane havebeen a little on the quiet side oflate. In fact, they've been touring

extensively - playing packed gigs from Russia to Colombia -and spending their days off writing and recording new material. The result is eight-track mini-album, 'Night Train' - out10th May - featuring new single 'Stop For A Minute'.

From the first few bars of this first single in over a year, it isabsolutely and unmistakably Keane - that piano, TomChaplin's vocals - but (and to misquote a certain retailer), thisisn't just Keane: this is Keane featuring the rapper K'Naan.

On paper, it's an unusual collaboration, but musically it's arather beautiful infusion of Tim Rice-Oxley's piano-tinkling with


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Flyer Sports News

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Bacton triumph in Junior CupBacton United 2-1 Sudbury Athletic

The final, between the SIL's Bacton United 89 and SudburyAthletic, was played in front of an impressive sized crowd of784, who witnessed a tense and thrilling match at PortmanRoad.

Graham Drury put Bacton ahead with an emphatic volleyfrom 10 yards out. Just ten minutes later, Sudbury got theequaliser from the penalty spot, bringing the score to 1 - 1 athalf time. With twenty minutes remaining, Bacton's Druryscored his second goal of the evening, which proved to bethe winner. When the full time whistle sounded, the celebra-tions started. Joyous scenes among the players and specta-tors were a sight to behold, as Bacton left the pitch victorious.Speaking after the match Bacton Manager, Paul Evans, said'It's just unbelievable Geoff'.

Get into golf this spring!Disability charity Optua is promoting the monthly disabilitygolf sessions which run at Stowmarket Golf Centre.With the weather improving, Optua and the golf centre arehoping more people will be encouraged to come along andhave a go. The sessions were launched in 2008 when Optuateamed up with the golf centre. Anyone with a disability is welcome to come along and havea go. The sessions run on the second Tuesday of each monthand Optua can also help to provide transport to help peopleget there. The sessions are open to people with learning, sensory orphysical disability and the golf centre is accessible. Anyonewith a disability who regularly plays golf is welcome to comealong to get some extra practice in.Duncal Burl, Manager of the golf centre, said: "It's a greattime of year to think about taking up something new so we'dencourage anyone with a disability to give golf a try. The ses-sions are always relaxed and lots of fun. There's nothing betterthan walking down the fairway in the sunshine in the middleof the Suffolk countryside playing golf!"

The disability golf sessionshave a dedicated area atthe Golf Centre and coverthe swing, rules and etiquettealong with all the differentmethods available.David Finn, Manager ofOptua's Leisure ServicesManager, said: "This is one ofmany disability sport sessionsavailable across Suffolk. It's agreat opportunity to learn anew sport with some experttuition. Throughout the long,cold winter, the numbers ofpeople attending the sessions have dipped a littleso we really want to promotethese sessions to local peoplewith disabilities."Optua Leisure organises a wide range of activities and sportsopportunities for disabled people across Suffolk.For more information about the golf sessions call 01473836770. They run on the second Tuesday of each monthfrom 11am to 1pm and cost £8. Optua can arrange trans-port from Needham Market, Claydon and Stowmarket towncentre to the golf centre.

Stowmarket Tennis Club A small fundraising event for Sport Relief held recently atStowmarket Tennis Club just grew and grew and eventuallyraised over £800. Two young men, Tom Darling and CraigDawson managed to play a full 24-hours of tennis while therest of the club opted to pay and play in hour long sessionsover a 24 hour period. Eventually over 50 members gotinvolved and the event was finished in style with Josh Bolt andOliver Whiting (Both high ranking Suffolk Mens' players) takingon club member Gustavo Huss of Argentina and our clubcoach Chris Cunningham in a highly entertaining and excit-ing match. The winners on this occasion were Josh andOliver but everyone is hoping to see a re-match sometime inthe near future.Our fun evening ended with a mobile Curry Van coming toStowmarket Tennis Club and cooking a good selection ofmild and seriously hot curries which were enjoyed by all play-ers, spectators and guests.

Golf Daycont’d from page 11...Enjoy bacon rolls before teeing off for18 holes of golf, fol-lowed by a two course meal. Entry for a team of four is £200or £55 per person. A Christmas Party for 20 people is up forauction, courtesy of Holiday Inn Ipswich, together with anEvening Escape to Belstead Brook, a Jeroboam of BollingerChampagne (donated by Poulsen Selleck) and a framedIpswich Town signed shirt. Anglia Coastal Marquees havedonated a marquee for refreshments on the day and thehunt is on for a local catering firm willing to get involved totempt the golfers with something different. For further information about the golf day telephone IpswichBuilding Society on 0845 230 8686

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South and Heart of SuffolkWalking Festival 2010

Saturday 15th May - Sunday 6th June

Why not put a 'spring' in your step and step outside and enjoythe beautiful Suffolk Countryside by taking part in the annualSouth and Heart of Suffolk 2010 Walking Festival?

Taking place between Saturday 15 May and Sunday 6 June,the annual South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival will fea-ture around 30 guided walks, in a variety of locations, to suitdifferent tastes and fitness levels.

The region, with its softly undulating landscapes, pretty villagesand magnificent cultural heritage, is the perfect place torelax and enjoy the fresh air while exploring its countryside onfoot.

Walks range from gentle 2-3 mile country rambles andmedieval meanders through ancient villages and towns, tolonger and more energetic outings of up to 12 miles throughSuffolk's beautiful countryside. Many include lunch and after-noon tea stops with a chance to sample some fresh localproduce, while for others, walkers can bring their own picnicto enjoy along the way.

This year is a different kind of walking festival, which will fea-ture four of the walks being accompanied by poet and story-teller, Dean Park. There will also be a photographic walk on 22May starting out from the Beyond the Image Gallery atThornham Magna when everyone is encouraged to bring acamera. There is also a chance to visit the sites associatedwith the famous murder of Maria Marten in the Red Barn atPolstead on 23rd May.

Special interest outings have also been arranged whichinclude the Wildlife Discovery on 15 May, a circular walk tak-ing in the habitats at Grove Farm, near Thurston where con-servation and farming can be seen working side by side, andan early morning walk on 22 May around Arger Fen, to watchand hear the dawn wildlife and celebrate the 40th anniver-sary of the designation of the Dedham Vale Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty. This ends with breakfast at theidyllic Assington Mill.

There are also several walks to attract a younger audiencetoo such as, Mister Stevenson's Light Railway on Bank HolidayMonday (31 May), which follows the route of the 'Middy' todiscover how to interpret landscape clues, and also theScavenger Hunt at Thornham Walks - a gentle afternoon strollthrough the woods hunting for a given list of items.

The South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival is organised byMid Suffolk and Babergh District Councils and sponsored bythe Discover Suffolk Project, which aims to encourage localresidents and visitors to get out and about in the scenicSuffolk countryside.

Pre-booking for all walks is essential as they are popular,please telephone either the Tourist Information Centre atLavenham on 01787 248207 or in Mid Suffolk on 01449676800.

For further information about the walks, please visit:www.southandheartofsuffolk.org.uk

Abucon sponsors Textile andCraft Exhibition

Local PR and Marketing company Abucon, which has officesin Bury St Edmunds and London, is sponsoring a textile andcraft exhibition in Bury St Edmunds on 5 and 6 June at theQuaker Meeting House, in St John's Street. Entry is free andopening times are 11am - 5pm on Saturday, 5 and 2pm -5pm on Sunday, 6 June.

Three friends have joined forces to show a wide range of orig-inal textile work from patchwork and quilting, through creativestitch and stump work as well as a selection of hand madejewellery.

Much of the textile work will also be exhibited at the SuffolkOpen Studios' Showcase Exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn,Rougham (A14 Junction 45) from 15-24 May, 11.00am -5pm.

The Quaker Meeting House has entrances in both St John'sStreet and St Andrew's Street North. There is full disabledaccess from St Andrew's Street, and it is opposite a large carpark and the bus station.

Come and watch demonstrations to see how some of thetechniques are achieved.

Old Newton Dog ShowAnd Country Fair

This popular event takes place at the Village Hall and PlayingField on Sunday 18th July from 11am - 4pm. Judging for thePedigree Dog Show takes place at 11am and for the 'Fun'Dog Show at 1.30pm.

We will also have other live animals on show and during theday there will be a demonstration by the Stow Valley Beagles.There will be various ring events including children's sports.Punch and Judy will be there along with other children's activ-ities. There will be a Craft Fair in the Village Hall and car bootsand other stalls on the playing field. Refreshments will beavailable all day.

Contact 01449 676988 for Dog Show and 01449 614573 forall other enquiries.

Stowmarket Country Market

Stowmarket Country Market is held every Thursday from 8.30 -11 am in St Peter's Church Hall (next to the library). A widerange of produce is sold, from home-made cakes, jams andchutneys, eggs, fruit and vegetables through to plants andhandicrafts.. The market also serves refreshments - tea, cof-fee and home-made cakes. Everything is grown, baked orhand-made by small-scale producers from the Stowmarketarea, so this is a wonderful weekly opportunity to buy localfood and support local producers.

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