Access Cambridge Archaeology, on behalf of the Heritage Lottery Funded Managing a Masterpiece landscape partnership project in the Stour Valley, is running a nine day public programme of community archaeological excavations and test-pit digging in Clare between Thursday 23rd and Friday 31st May 2013, including the late May Bank Holiday weekend. The excavations will be directed by Carenza Lewis, well known from Channel 4’s Time Team and BBC’s Story of England.
The excavations will take place in Clare Country Park in the former bailey of Clare Castle, a medieval motte-and-bailey castle of Norman origin that lies adjacent to the River Stour in the southern part of the historic market town. The castle itself includes one of the largest mottes in England, and was the possession of one of most powerful Norman families from the eleventh century. The castle forms an integral part of a town which test pitting led by Access Cambridge Archaeology indicated was enlarged and replanned in the eleventh century, either before or shortly after the Conquest (Lewis and Ranson 2011). Please see our website for details of the 2011 community test pit excavations which took place in Clare and read the report here.
The aims of the 2013 excavations in Clare Country Park are to assess the archaeological potential and level of preservation of the site and establish whether there is any evidence for early Norman and possibly pre-Norman activity and if there is any trace of the 14th-century gardens of Lady Elizabeth de Burgh. The test pit excavations will aim to establish the date of any material culture from areas around the castle site now in private gardens.
The excavations are open to members of the public living in the Stour valley area of south Suffolk and North Essex. Anyone living further away may be offered a reserve place if one is available. Priority will be given to residents of the parish of Clare, members of Clare Historical Society and students registered at Stour Valley Community School, and we especially welcome anyone who would like to dig, or host, a 1m2 test pit in their garden if they live close to the castle.
There are a limited number of places available. However, we will endeavour to allocate places giving consideration to involving as many people as possible. Until Monday 4th March 2013, applications will only be accepted from prioritised groups from Clare. After this date, applications will be accepted from all members of the public. The application deadline is 12 noon on Monday 18th March 2013.
Please see our website here to for more information, download a copy of the application form and get in touch to offer your garden for test-pitting.
Arthur Rochester from the Guild of Drama Adjudicators (GODA) judges one
act plays performed by drama societies from across the region.
Free ticketed event
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Thursday 23rd May 2013
2:00 PM - GUIDED WALK AROUND CLARE
Walk by local historian Phil Gryce will visit Clare Castle (including the archaeological dig), the Priory, and the town, ending at the Museum.
£3 per person, under-16s free, residents of Clare £2. Proceeds will go to the Museum. Book with Phil at 01787 278192.
Arthur Rochester from the Guild of Drama Adjudicators (GODA) judges one
act plays performed by drama societies from across the region.
Free ticketed event
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Friday 24th May 2013
7:30 PM - HAVERHILL DRAMA FESTIVAL
Arthur Rochester from the Guild of Drama Adjudicators (GODA) judges one
act plays performed by drama societies from across the region.
Free ticketed event
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Saturday 25th May 2013
11:30 AM - ELIZABETH DE BURGH, FIRST LADY OF CLARE
Exhibition on Elizabeth de Burgh, First Lady of Clare, and her contributions to the town. Probably Clare's most important resident, Elizabeth inherited Clare Castle and manor from her father Gilbert the Red, Earl of Clare, Gloucester and Hertford, and guided the town to its greatest prosperity in the 14th century. Best remembered for founding Clare College Cambridge, she also built parts of Clare Priory, entertained kings (some of whom were close relatives), provided employment and ran the market. Many aspects of medieval life are explored in the exhibition and the accompanying catalogue.
Thursdays through Sundays and Bank Holidays, 2-5pm; Saturdays and Bank Holidays 11.30-5pm. £1, but free to Friends and under-16s.
Venue: Ancient House Museum, 26 High Street in Clare.
2:00 PM - CLARE CASTLE SKELETONS ON VIEW
The skeletons discovered in the grounds of Clare Castle in 1951 will be on display. During the afternoon they will be formally handed over to the Suffolk Archaeological Unit. They recently resurfaced and were handed into the University of Bristol Archaeology Department.
Carenza Lewis of Access Cambridge Archaeology will give a lecture on medieval castles, as part of the events surrounding the major archaelogical digs in Clare Castle grounds. This is one of the final events of the 3-year Managing a Masterpiece project about the Stour valley. All welcome.
11:30 AM - ELIZABETH DE BURGH, FIRST LADY OF CLARE
Exhibition on Elizabeth de Burgh, First Lady of Clare, and her contributions to the town. Probably Clare's most important resident, Elizabeth inherited Clare Castle and manor from her father Gilbert the Red, Earl of Clare, Gloucester and Hertford, and guided the town to its greatest prosperity in the 14th century. Best remembered for founding Clare College Cambridge, she also built parts of Clare Priory, entertained kings (some of whom were close relatives), provided employment and ran the market. Many aspects of medieval life are explored in the exhibition and the accompanying catalogue. Thursdays through Sundays and Bank Holidays, 2-5pm; Saturdays and Bank Holidays 11.30-5pm. £1, but free to Friends and under-16s.
Based on the bestselling children’s book by Oliver Jeffers.
Once there was a boy and he loved stars very much. Every night he watched
stars from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his own. One
day, he decided he would try to catch a star. Follow Boy on his incredible
journey across land, sea and skies in his search for a very special starry
friend. This clever new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music,
puppetry and storytelling - a must-see for small people aged 3-7, and grownup
stargazers!
Duration: approximately 50 minutes
£5.00, family £18.00
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
2:30 PM - HOW TO CATCH A STAR
Based on the bestselling children’s book by Oliver Jeffers.
Once there was a boy and he loved stars very much. Every night he watched
stars from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his own. One
day, he decided he would try to catch a star. Follow Boy on his incredible
journey across land, sea and skies in his search for a very special starry
friend. This clever new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music,
puppetry and storytelling - a must-see for small people aged 3-7, and grownup
stargazers!
Duration: approximately 50 minutes
£5.00, family £18.00
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET,HAVERHILL.
Thursday 30th May 2013
7:00 AM - EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE BELINDA HALPENNY AND KATIE HOWELL
Evening of Clairvoyance with Kate Howel and Belinda Halpenny
Please join us for an evening of Clairvoyance where Kate and Belinda, two of the area's most accurate and exciting mediums will work with you and bring through your loved ones from the world of Spirt. These two ladies devote their lives to working for spirit and are very well known around Spiritualist Churches all over the Country. They both teach other mediums and will go that little bit further to give Evidence that "Life is Eternal" This is 2 and a half hours of Mediumship and these ladies work in the highest possible vibration. There will be a fantastic prize raffle in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care, where you can win vouchers for sittings and a host of fantastic prizes that have been kindly donated. Bar available for refreshments on the night.
Will there be a message from your loved ones in the world of spirit?
The Venue is The Tavern , Sturmer Road, Birdbrook near Haverhill CO9 4BB.
30th May 7.30 - 10.00 pm Doors open at 7.00pm Tickets on Sale at The Tavern or from Belinda 01223 522562 07854408573 or Kate 07866134893.
Tickets are only £10.00 in advance (advisable as this will be very busy)
Or on the door if available £12.00
Exhibition on Elizabeth de Burgh, First Lady of Clare, and her contributions to the town. Probably Clare's most important resident, Elizabeth inherited Clare Castle and manor from her father Gilbert the Red, Earl of Clare, Gloucester and Hertford, and guided the town to its greatest prosperity in the 14th century. Best remembered for founding Clare College Cambridge, she also built parts of Clare Priory, entertained kings (some of whom were close relatives), provided employment and ran the market. Many aspects of medieval life are explored in the exhibition and the accompanying catalogue. Thursdays through Sundays and Bank Holidays, 2-5pm; Saturdays and Bank Holidays 11.30-5pm. £1, but free to Friends and under-16s.
Stansfield Village Fete will be held on 1st June this year in aid of Stansfield Village Hall, Charity No. 304939, and All Saints Church, Stansfield.
Little Egypt Morris Men, Dance demonstrations, Fun Dog Show, Grand Prize Draw, Real Ale Bar, Barbecue, Teas, Tombola, Children’s Fancy Dress Competition, Produce Competitions, Ice Creams, Games Stalls, Cake Stall, Coconut Shy, Vintage & Wickhambrook Fire Engines, Land Rover Display, Designer and Good-As-New Clothes, Jewellery & Accessories, Second Hand Books, Prize Golf, Children’s Games, Trade and Craft stalls, plants…… and much more.
Bring your Dog & Your Land Rover!
Visit www.stansfieldvillage.org.uk/villagefete to download a programme, competition entry forms, dog show categories and much more. Also visit the website to see how you can help by donating your unwanted items.
Great Thurlow Hall garden open day with home-made teas, secondhand book stall, cake stall, bring and buy plant sale and nature trail. Admission £4 for adults, children free.
Come and enjoy a lovely afternoon in a beautiful 15 acre garden developed in the last century, with canal-side walks (an offshoot of the River Stour), trout lake, extensive lawns, shrubs, yew hedges, arboretum, a rose garden, gazebo and herbaceous borders. There is a large walled kitchen garden which includes a vinery, fruit cage, greenhouse, espaliered fruit and a variety of apple trees along with a mixed picking border and vegetable beds.
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Tuesday 4th June 2013
12:00 AM - CLARE IN BLOOM
Join us for a couple of hours gardening to take care of the Church Borders and planters around Clare. We meet at 9am outside the Ancient House. Please bring gloves and a trowel. Finish with tea and cakes.
From the producers of the very popular Remember When and There’ll Always
Be An England shows comes another wonderful trip down memory lane,
with over 60 of your all-time favourite songs from the fabulous 40s, the
rocking 50s and the sensational 60s.
£7.50
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
2:30 PM - HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN
From the producers of the very popular Remember When and There’ll Always
Be An England shows comes another wonderful trip down memory lane,
with over 60 of your all-time favourite songs from the fabulous 40s, the
rocking 50s and the sensational 60s.
£7.50
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Friday 7th June 2013
8:00 PM - ROGER BEAUJOLAIS AND THE HANNAH HORTON QUARTET
Roger Beaujolais is the most well-known and popular of the UK’s jazz
vibraphone players with influences from Lionel Hampton through Milt
Jackson to Gary Burton and beyond. He has established himself as a leader
of his own bands, a sideman in many top UK groups and as a contributor
to many bands associated with the Acid Jazz movement. Roger has also
recorded with Duffy, Rumer, Robert Plant, Roni Size, Guy Chambers, Omara
Portuondo, Fairground Attraction, Morrissey, Paul Weller and many more.
Roger will be joined by the Hannah Horton Quartet.
£10.00
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Saturday 8th June 2013
10:16 AM - DUNMOW BOOK FAIR
Around 15 exhibitors will offer a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for both the reader and the collector. Paperback to antiquarian. Also often postcards and ephemera. Refreshments available. small free car park next to the hall, two other car parks a short walk away.Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
Venue: Foakes Hall, Stortford Road in Great Dunmow.
10:30 AM - JUNE FAYRE
Coffee/tea biscuits and free refill at Clare United Reformed Church, Nethergate St. Stalls including, cakes, cards, bric-a-brac, plants, books, raffle, tombola,jewellery, etc. £1 entry in aid of church fabric fund.
Also the church will be open displaying documents relating to 350 years of our church's existence in Clare today and Sunday.
My studio is open the 8th/9th June under the Suffolk Open Studios. Also 15th/16th & 22nd/23rd June.
You are invited to see my paintings and how I create the textured surfaces for painting trees in all their diversity, seasons and glory in my contemporary style. Original paintings, prints and cards for sale. Commissions welcomed. Free admittance.
Ample off road parking: Vincents Cottage, Clare Road, Hundon CO10 8DH
More participating artist and details.www.suffolkopenstudios.co.uk
Stoke by Clare's Summer Fete is on Saturday 8 June at 2pm. Major attractions this year include a dog show with many classes to enter, a range of classic cars, nine different side shows and the regular popular stalls including cake, white elephant, plant bring and buy, second hand DVDs/vidoes, book stalls, fresh teas and ice creams. Come along for a guaranteed afternoon of fun and entertainment. Free parking on the village green.
A variety of beautiful gardens will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artists will be painting & exhibiting. Musicians will be playing in some of the gardens. There will be stalls selling preserves, plants, folk art and cakes. Ice creams will be at No 1 Deli.
Refreshments will be available and a shuttle bus will be provided between gardens.
Clare Seekers Social Club for the visually impaired in Clare and surrounding villages. Monthly social group. June meeting - Sports Day! Members take part in various team sports. Visitors very welcome
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Thursday 13th June 2013
2:00 PM - HEALTH WALK AROUND CLARE
Walk by local historian Phil Gryce will visit Clare Castle, the Priory, and the town, ending at the Museum.
£3 per person, under-16s free, residents of Clare £2. Proceeds will go to the Museum. Book with Phil at 01787 278192.
John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway
Now celebrating their 50th anniversary, The Searchers’ remarkable career
continues. Performing classic hits such as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles
and Pins and Don’t Throw Your Love Away, combined with anecdotes and
reminiscences, this show contains all The Searchers’ famous hits, plus many
album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other well known favourites.
£22.50
The smash hit tribute to one of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time
which has been wowing audiences all over the UK since 2010. This sexy
song and dance spectacular is a barnstorming success featuring a dynamic
cast of West End performers sure to show you the time of your life! You’ll
find yourself swept away on a wave of nostalgia as you sing along to all the
hits including: Do You Love Me, She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry,
Hey Baby, Wipeout, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and of course (I’ve had) The
Time of My Life.
£18.00
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Saturday 15th June 2013
11:00 AM - SUFFOLK OPEN STUDIO - 2013
I will be holding an open studio event under the Suffolk Open Studios scheme at The Barn, Claret Hall, Ovington Road, Clare, on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June from 11am to 5pm.
Original paintings, prints and cards will be for sale, and comissions considered. Free admission.
For other artists and details see www.suffolkopenstudios.co.uk
Lots of great stalls, BBQ & Bar, Tea & Cake, Punch & Judy plus Hundreds of Balls running down the village hill, first 5 win fabulous prizes! FREE ENTRY
This vibrant musical production has all of Kenneth Grahame’s Tales of the
River Bank, the Open Road, the Wild Wood with the exuberant Mr Toad and
Mole, Ratty and Badger. Beautifully written, played and produced, this show,
in Image Musical Theatre’s immensely popular format, gives the opportunity
for everyone to take part. Some children play the rabbits, the ducks and the
thieving weasels while the whole audience learns the chorus of four songs.
This is family theatre at its very best.
Duration: workshop 30 minutes, interval 20 minutes, performance 1 hour
(approximate timings)
£6.00, family ticket £20.00
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
7:30 PM - THE AUDIENCE
For sixty years Elizabeth II has met each of her 12 Prime Ministers in a weekly
audience at Buckingham Palace. Both parties have an unspoken agreement
never to repeat what is said. Not even to their spouses. The Audience breaks
this contract of silence – and imagines a series of pivotal meetings between
the Downing Street incumbents and their Queen. From Churchill to Cameron,
each Prime Minister has used these private conversations as a sounding board
and a confessional – sometimes intimate, sometimes explosive. Recorded live
from the National Theatre production on Thursday 13 June and shown as live
on our cinema screen. Starring Helen Mirren and Haydn Gwynne.
£14.00, concessions & Reel Culture members £12.50, matinee £10.00
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Wednesday 19th June 2013
8:00 PM - WOODY MANN
Among guitarists and critics, Woody Mann is considered a modern master.
While the blues are his touchstone, he draws inspiration from every direction,
blending a myriad of influences with ease and grace. Woody Mann received
his first musical schooling in the living room of Rev. Gary Davis, the now
legendary blues, gospel, and ragtime guitarist. Though Davis died in 1972,
his guitar mastery proved to be an indelible influence on his young student
and friend. Since then Woody has pursued a rich and diverse career, which
ranges from playing with jazz great Attila Zoller, to accompanying songwriter
Dori Previn, and teaching guitar to Paul Simon.
£10.00
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Thursday 20th June 2013
8:00 PM - DEREK ACORAH
The well-respected Liverpudlian medium, whose
regular appearances on UK Living’s Most Haunted
and James Whale’s radio show has gained him
a following of staunch believers. With countless
hours of spirit contact, one-to-one readings,
numerous TV appearances and twenty years of
live stage shows, Derek Acorah is one of the most
time-honoured spirit mediums in the UK today.
For entertainment purposes
£17.50
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Friday 21st June 2013
8:00 PM - THE SUPERSONIC 70S SHOW
Dust off your flares, put on your platforms and get ready to be transported
back in time to when pop was at its peak. Featuring the amazing Too Rex
tribute to T-Rex and Marc Bolan, and the hit machine that is The Jackie
Generation performing a kaleidoscope of 70s chart classics. From Queen
and ELO, to the pin-up pop of David Cassidy, Donny Osmond & David Essex,
with a sprinkle of chart toppers by Abba, 10cc, Suzi Quatro, Elton John, The
Sweet and more.
£16.50
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Saturday 22nd June 2013
9:00 AM - CLASP TABLE SALE
2013 FUND RAISING TABLE SALES
in THE TOWN HALL, CLARE, SUFFOLK,
on the following SATURDAYS.
All dates coincide with Mander’s” Auction Days in Cavendish
1. February 23rd
2. March 23rd
3. May 11th
4. June 22nd
5. August 3rd
6. September 7th
7. October 19th
8. December 7th
ALL WELCOME; Societies, individuals, crafts etc.
For Information & Table Bookings;
TEL. 01787 277810 or 01787 278338. email ek1000@btinternet.com
Table hire £ 6 (+ Tombola Prize Donation) Double table £10
Doors open to Table Holders; 8.15 am.
Sales Start 9.00 am to 12.30 p.m.
REFRESHMENTS & TOMBOLA all in Aid of CLASP
This is the biggest and longest running book fair in Suffolk, with 26 experienced dealers offering a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for sale, ranging from paperback to antiquarian. Most subjects covered. Often also postcards and ephemeera. Home made refreshments available all day. The Village hall is opposite the Bull Hotel and has free parking. Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
Venue: Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel) in Long Melford.
Sunday 23rd June 2013
10:00 AM - SOUTHLEIGH, HUNDON: GARDEN OPEN FOR CHARITY
Southleigh, Valley Wash, Hundon. Garden open for charity from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (National Gardens Scheme). Teas. Admission £3.50. Children free. See Southleigh website link below or http://ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=22037
with Anthony Brown (saxophone) and Leo Nicholson (piano)
Astor Piazzolla - Michelangelo 70’; Heitor Villa-Lobos – Fantasia; Dave Heath
- Gentle Dreams; Pierre Max Dubois - Le Lievre et la Tortue; Roger Boutry -
Divertimento Mark-Anthony Turnage - Two Elegies Framing A Shout; Paule
Maurice - Tableaux de Provence; Astor Piazzolla - Histoire du Tango; Graham
Fitkin – Glass; J.B Singelee - Caprice
£10.00, concessions £6.00, U16s £2.00
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Monday 24th June 2013
1:30 PM - THE AUDIENCE
For sixty years Elizabeth II has met each of her 12 Prime Ministers in a weekly
audience at Buckingham Palace. Both parties have an unspoken agreement
never to repeat what is said. Not even to their spouses. The Audience breaks
this contract of silence – and imagines a series of pivotal meetings between
the Downing Street incumbents and their Queen. From Churchill to Cameron,
each Prime Minister has used these private conversations as a sounding board
and a confessional – sometimes intimate, sometimes explosive. Recorded live
from the National Theatre production on Thursday 13 June and shown as live
on our cinema screen. Starring Helen Mirren and Haydn Gwynne.
£14.00, concessions & Reel Culture members £12.50, matinee £10.00
Venue: HAVERHILL ARTS CENTRE in HIGH STREET, HAVERHILL.
Saturday 29th June 2013
9:30 AM - CLARE ANTIQUES FAIRS
The largest Antiques & Collectables fair in Clare, host to many of East Anglia’s finest dealers, offering: 17th 18th and 19th century oak, mahogany and pine furniture, 18th 19th and 20th century glass, 18th and 19th century clocks, Moorcroft pottery, Clarice Cliff, 18th and 19th century porcelain, Books, 20th century collectables, vintage fashion, Gold, silver and a plethora of miscellanea.
The largest Antiques & Collectables fair in Clare, host to many of East Anglia’s finest dealers, offering: 17th 18th and 19th century oak, mahogany and pine furniture, 18th 19th and 20th century glass, 18th and 19th century clocks, Moorcroft pottery, Clarice Cliff, 18th and 19th century porcelain, Books, 20th century collectables, vintage fashion, Gold, silver and a plethora of miscellanea.
Clare Seekers Social Club for the visually impaired in Clare and surrounding villages. Monthly social group. July meeting - guest speaker 'An afternoon with Joyce Grenfell'. Visitors very welcome.
Freshen up your home this Summer by visiting The Arts Centre in Haverhill, where you will find an inspiring selection of handmade crafts, including jewellery, ceramics, original art, textiles & handcrafted items for the home that you just can't find on the high street.
Coffee/tea biscuits and free refill at Clare United Reformed Church, Nethergate St. Stalls including, cakes, cards, bric-a-brac, books raffle etc. £1 entry to include refreshments and free refill. In aid of church fabric fund.
The choir is recognised as 'one of London's best chamber choirs' and will sing a selection of much loved sacred and secular music.
Ticekts cost £12.50 including a complimentary galss of wine. (£5 for students)
This book fair is held in the pretty village of Elton, just 5 minutes drive from the junction of the A1 and the A604. 18 exhibitors bring an array of secondhand books to this fair 6 times a year.Paperbacks to antiquarian. Something for just about everyone. Delicious home made refreshments. Free parking. Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
Clare Horticultural Society present the Summer Horticultural and Produce Show.
Open Show. New exhibitors welcome
For a schedule or information about exhibiting please contact the Secretary on 01787 277082.
Contact: 01787 277082
Venue: Clare Town Hall in Clare.
Saturday 27th July 2013
10:16 AM - LONG MELFORD BOOK FAIR
This is the biggest and longest running book fair in Suffolk, with 26 experienced dealers offering a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for sale, ranging from paperback to antiquarian. Most subjects covered. Often also postcards and ephemeera. Home made refreshments available all day. The Village hall is opposite the Bull Hotel and has free parking. Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
Venue: Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel) in Long Melford.
Saturday 10th August 2013
10:30 AM - COFFEE MORNING
Coffee/tea biscuits and free refill at Clare United Reformed Church, Nethergate St. Stalls including, cakes, cards, bric-a-brac, books raffle etc. £1 entry to include refreshments and free refill. In aid of church fabric fund.
Walk by local historian Phil Gryce will visit Clare Castle, the Priory, and the town, ending at the Museum.
£3 per person, under-16s free, residents of Clare £2. Proceeds will go to the Museum. Book with Phil at 01787 278192.
Around 15 exhibitors will offer a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for both the reader and the collector. Paperback to antiquarian. Also often postcards and ephemera. Refreshments available. small free car park next to the hall, two other car parks a short walk away.Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
Venue: Foakes Hall, Stortford Road in Great Dunmow.
Sunday 25th August 2013
9:30 AM - CLARE ANTIQUES FAIRS
The largest Antiques & Collectables fair in Clare, host to many of East Anglia’s finest dealers, offering: 17th 18th and 19th century oak, mahogany and pine furniture, 18th 19th and 20th century glass, 18th and 19th century clocks, Moorcroft pottery, Clarice Cliff, 18th and 19th century porcelain, Books, 20th century collectables, vintage fashion, Gold, silver and a plethora of miscellanea.
This is the biggest and longest running book fair in Suffolk, with 26 experienced dealers offering a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for sale, ranging from paperback to antiquarian. Most subjects covered. Often also postcards and ephemeera. Home made refreshments available all day. The Village hall is opposite the Bull Hotel and has free parking. Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
Venue: Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel) in Long Melford.
Wednesday 11th September 2013
7:30 PM - CLARE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY GARDEN CLUB MEETING
Clare Horticultural Society Garden Club Meeting
Includes a quiz.
Come and share your gardening tips and ideas.
For more details please contact the Secretary on 01787 277082.
Venue: Clare Old School Community Centre in Clare.
7:30 PM - CLARE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & ANCIENT HOUSE MUSEUM
Jennifer Ward will speak on 'Elizabeth de Burgh, Lady of Clare: Her Lifestyle and Influence' as the closing event of the Museum's 2013 exhibition. Dr Ward has published widely on Elizabeth. Members free; visitors £2.00
Coffee/tea biscuits and free refill at Clare United Reformed Church, Nethergate St. Stalls including, cakes, cards, bric-a-brac, books raffle etc. £1 entry to include refreshments and free refill. In aid of church fabric fund.
This internationally renowned string quartet, after their outstanding concert here in 2012, return to present another programme from the classical repertoire.
Tickets cost £15 (including a complimentary glass of wine). Students £5
This book fair is held in the pretty village of Elton, just 5 minutes drive from the junction of the A1 and the A604. 18 exhibitors bring an array of secondhand books to this fair 6 times a year.Paperbacks to antiquarian. Something for just about everyone. Delicious home made refreshments. Free parking. Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
The largest Antiques & Collectables fair in Clare, host to many of East Anglia’s finest dealers, offering: 17th 18th and 19th century oak, mahogany and pine furniture, 18th 19th and 20th century glass, 18th and 19th century clocks, Moorcroft pottery, Clarice Cliff, 18th and 19th century porcelain, Books, 20th century collectables, vintage fashion, Gold, silver and a plethora of miscellanea.
Coffee/tea biscuits and free refill at Clare United Reformed Church, Nethergate St. Stalls including, cakes, cards, bric-a-brac, books raffle etc. £1 entry to include refreshments and free refill. In aid of church fabric fund.
Saffron Walden Town Band presents "Last Night of the Proms". Conductor Nigel Partridge
Come and sing your favourite songs from "The Last Night". Bar available. Tickets available from Hudgies Hardware and Clare Pharmacy.
Organised by the P.B.F.A., this book fair will see around 20 experienced dealers offering a wide selection of books for sale in the beautiful setting of the historic Athenaeum.Childrens, travel, fiction, natural history,topography, military, illustrated and much, much more. Refreshments available. Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
This is the biggest and longest running book fair in Suffolk, with 26 experienced dealers offering a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for sale, ranging from paperback to antiquarian. Most subjects covered. Often also postcards and ephemeera. Home made refreshments available all day. The Village hall is opposite the Bull Hotel and has free parking. Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
Venue: Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel) in Long Melford.
Saturday 2nd November 2013
2:00 PM - AUTUMN HORTICULTURAL AND PRODUCE SHOW
Clare Horticultural Society present the Autumn Horticultural and Produce Show.
Open Show. New exhibitors welcome.
This show includes classes for 'Late Exhibition Chrysanthemums'.
For a schedule or information about exhibiting please contact the Secretary on 01787 277082.
Contact: 01787 277082
Venue: Clare Town Hall in Clare.
Saturday 9th November 2013
10:30 AM - RUSTIC FAYRE
Coffee/tea biscuits and free refill at Clare United Reformed Church, Nethergate St. Stalls including, cakes, cards, bric-a-brac, plants, books, raffle, tombola,jewellery, etc. £1 entry in aid of church fabric fund.
The largest Antiques & Collectables fair in Clare, host to many of East Anglia’s finest dealers, offering: 17th 18th and 19th century oak, mahogany and pine furniture, 18th 19th and 20th century glass, 18th and 19th century clocks, Moorcroft pottery, Clarice Cliff, 18th and 19th century porcelain, Books, 20th century collectables, vintage fashion, Gold, silver and a plethora of miscellanea.
This book fair is held in the pretty village of Elton, just 5 minutes drive from the junction of the A1 and the A604. 18 exhibitors bring an array of secondhand books to this fair 6 times a year.Paperbacks to antiquarian. Something for just about everyone. Delicious home made refreshments. Free parking. Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
Around 15 exhibitors will offer a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for both the reader and the collector. Paperback to antiquarian. Also often postcards and ephemera. Refreshments available. small free car park next to the hall, two other car parks a short walk away.Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
Venue: Foakes Hall, Stortford Road in Great Dunmow.
Saturday 7th December 2013
10:16 AM - LONG MELFORD BOOK FAIR
This is the biggest and longest running book fair in Suffolk, with 26 experienced dealers offering a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for sale, ranging from paperback to antiquarian. Most subjects covered. Often also postcards and ephemeera. Home made refreshments available all day. The Village hall is opposite the Bull Hotel and has free parking. Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1.00, children free.
This world famous choir returns again to perform another programme of Christmas music.
Tickets cost £12.50 (including a complimentary glass of wine). Students £5
Coffee/tea biscuits and free refill at Clare United Reformed Church, Nethergate St. Stalls including, cakes, cards, bric-a-brac, books raffle etc. £1 entry to include refreshments and free refill. Coffee morning with a Christmas flavour!In aid of church fabric fund.
