Saxmundham

Sandpit Farm - Country House B&B

Sandpit Farm - Country House B&B

Country House Bed & Breakfast, an idyllic and very peaceful place to stay. Relax and enjoy our grade II listed home set in 20 acres of meadows and garden hidden in the beautiful Alde valley. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms, scrumptious breakfasts.

Bruisyard
Saxmundham
IP17 2EB
Telephone: 
01728 663445
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A Celebration of William Walton 28 - 29 November 2009

Aldeburgh Music Club are going from strength to strenght under their new conductor, Edmond Fivet. Following two sell out concerts at Aldeburgh Church and Orford Church, they are now mounting their most ambitious and interesting programme; a weekend of music by William Walton to include

Belshazzar's Feast on Saturday 28 November at 7.30 pm at Snape Maltings Concert Hall once again supported by Suffolk's finest orchestra The Prometheus and the Phoenix singers and Prometheus singers with Jeremy Huw Williams, baritone.

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The smugglers of Eastbridge

Eastbridge is a tiny village close to the coast at Dunwich. It's claim to fame is the Eel's Foot Inn, now used by walkers and bird watchers visiting nearby Minsmere but if you go there in the evening and talk smuggling then you might hear some really interesting tales.

But I'm no expert so below is an extract from Smuggling in the British Isles: a History by Richard Platt For more detail visit his website www.smuggling.co.uk

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Smuggling in the area between Thorpeness and Saxmundham

Despite the popularity of the Suffolk coast the coastline line north of Thorpeness still has a feeling of remoteness. For many hundreds of years Thorpeness was a port but the eroding coastline changed all that the river entrance silted.

Below is an extract from Smuggling in the British Isles: a History by Richard Platt For more detail visit his website www.smuggling.co.uk

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Sketchbooking in Suffolk - Art course 12 - 16 October

Marco Polo, A drawing with water colour wash by Tessa Henderson

SKETCHBOOKING COURSES ON THE SUFFOLK COAST FOR 2009
with artist Tessa Henderson

TESSA HENDERSON is a professional artist with an excellent reputation for portraits of buildings, sketching and painting.

Inspired by her father, architect Bill Henderson, Tessa has, from early childhood, kept sketchbook diaries of landscapes and buildings she has discovered during her travels.

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Sibton White Horse Inn

You couldn't find a more quintessential English country Inn if you tried, grade II listed, many fascinating features and its timber frame dating back to 1580. The inn is ideally positioned for those seeking an activity break or those simply wanting to explore the Suffolk coastal region. RSPB's Minsmere reserve is just 15 minutes away, walkers are served well with numerous coastal and inland walks, 2 starting out from the Inn. Shooting, fishing and Golf are all close by

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Brewers Market at Snape Maltings

26/07/2009 - 12:00
26/07/2009 - 18:00
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Sunday 26th July, 12 noon to 6 pm

Enjoy tasting ales from across the East Anglian region together with a BBQ by Metfield Bakery and live music, all situated in the stunning Snape Maltings.

Free entry and free car parking.

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Playing with Fire - A Concert with the Prometheus Orchesta

28/02/2009 - 19:30
28/02/2009 - 22:30
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The Prometheus Orchestra conducted by Edmund Fivet
Pam Munks leader
Kay Dawson soloist

Saturday 28 February 2009 at 7.30 pm

St Michael's Church
Framlingham

Haydn
Symphony No 103 The Drumroll

Mozart
Horn Concerto K447 in E

Elgar
Serenade for Strings

Beethoven
Symphony No 8 in F

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Art Exhibition by Stephie Griffiths

19/07/2008 - 00:00
12/08/2008 - 17:00
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Enjoy a selection of artist Stephie Griffiths' most recent work, with paintings available to purchase/take away on the day. Stephie creates beautiful wax paintings and has had many successful exhibitions to date - with satisfied customers both here and abroad. A popular local artist, she depicts beautiful floral landscapes and skies, animals and abstract designs. The exhibition will take place at Crisps Gallery, 27 High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1AF (above Crisps newsagents.) Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm. Half day opening on Thursday; closed Sunday.

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Ladies of Suffolk Art Exhibition

09/02/2008 - 00:00
04/03/2008 - 23:59
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There will be an exhibition of original works of art by local artists Lesley Denham, Stephie Griffiths and Angela Samson, presented by Crisps Art Gallery, 27 High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1AF (above Crisps newsagents.) Works will be available for purchase and can be taken away on the day. Media include oils, encaustic wax and acrylic. For details of the preview evening for this event please ring 01728 603460. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm. Half day closing on Thursday. Closed Sundays.

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