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13-04-2025
- Entertainment
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5 events and things to do in Suffolk on the bank holiday weekend
With Easter fast approaching, many people across the county will have time off school and work for the Easter bank holiday weekend. This year, it runs from Friday, April 18 until Monday, April 21, with many Easter-themed events planned across Suffolk. Here are five events and things to do on the bank holiday weekend. There will be a range of Easter themed activities (Image: Simon Parker)Where: Snape Maltings, Snape IP17 1SP When: Saturday, April 19 A full day of Easter-themed activities for the whole family is taking place at Snape Maltings. From 10am until 5.30pm there will be an Easter trail, arts and craft activities, face painting, and a Farmers Market. READ MORE: to keep up to date with the latest even news across Suffolk See a range of locomotives (Image: Gregg Brown)Where: Mid Suffolk Light Railway, Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket IP14 5PW When: Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21 There will be three locomotives in steam on display on both days and all the Middy attractions, museum, restoration shed and tea room will be open all weekend. Younger visitors can also take part in the traditional Easter Bunny hunt. READ MORE: Launch date announced for new obstacle course playground Enjoy a two-course lunch with the Easter Bunny (Image: Charlotte Bond)Where: Seckford Hall Hotel, Great Bealings, Woodbridge IP13 6NU When: Sunday, April 20 Visitors can enjoy a two-course Easter lunch, including dishes such as roast leg of lamb, vegetable wellington, and mini egg brownies. The lunch will also have Easter crafts, face painting, an egg hunt, and a magician. The town is hosting a free Easter egg hunt (Image: Lucy Taylor)Where: Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge IP12 1BY When: Saturday, April 19 Suffolk's happiest town is hosting a free Easter trail for families to take part in, organised by Tide Mill, The Longshed, and Woodbridge Museum. Find all the clues along the historic riverside to win a chocolate prize at the end. READ MORE: Unique new pop-up festival heading to town The market will have a range of craft and artisan stalls (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)Where: Beach Street, Micklegate Rd, Felixstowe IP11 2GN When: Monday, April 21 Beach Street is hosting a craft market featuring a range of makers, artists, artisan and gifts stalls. The coastal leisure hub will also be holding craft fairs on other bank holiday Mondays in May and August.
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25-02-2025
- Sport
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Sailing club ready for 2025 season at Lackford Lakes
Sailing and canoeing enthusiasts are gearing up for the start of a new season at Lackford Lakes, near Bury St Edmunds. The St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association (SESCA) is set to kick off its 2025 season on Saturday, March 29, promising a packed schedule of activities stretching until November. With a variety of events lined up, from dinghy racing on Sundays to social sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, there are plenty of opportunities for members to enjoy the water. Activities can be enjoyed at any time, provided two adult members are present. Various events will be held at Lackford Lakes (Image: Gregg Brown) SESCA also offers Royal Yachting Association (RYA) adult and junior dinghy sailing courses, as well as paddle sports training sessions for club members. The association boasts an extensive fleet of training vessels, including Wanderers, Gull, Lasers/ILCAs, Picos, Toppers, and Optimists. Kayaks and paddleboards (SUPs) are also available for hire, allowing members to enjoy the facilities without needing to own equipment. SESCA welcomes a variety of groups, including Bury St Edmunds Sea Cadets, Newmarket and Mildenhall Sea Cadets, Young People Afloat (a sailing youth club), Suffolk Scouts, Priory School, and WASH Sailability. WASH Sailability caters to individuals with various needs and a wide range of physical disabilities. A highlight of the season is the 12th Antigua Sailing Day Regatta, scheduled for Sunday, June 22. This fun-filled event celebrates Antigua Sailing Week in the Caribbean and is supported by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. SESCA membership rates are set at £25 per year for cadets, £62 per year for adults, and £90 per year for families. Interested individuals can find more information on the club's website or contact the club secretary via email at Does your club or organisation have some news to share? Email suffolkeditors@ to appear on our community news pages
