Summer in Bungay June, July, August 2016

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1 Summer in Bungay June, July, August 2016

June Welcome to Summer in Bungay! Bungay is one of the jewels of the Waveney Valley.

And, being on the Suffolk/ Norfolk border, you can enjoy all that Norfolk has to offer too. But there is plenty going on in Bungay itself during the summer.

This programme highlights some of them - as well as the traditional Bungay Festival.

The Festival is coordinated by the Bungay Events and Business Association which itself stages the famous Street Markets as well as promoting Bungay as a great place to do business through the Bungay

2 June Welcome to Summer in Bungay! Bungay is one of the jewels of the Waveney Valley. We are ideally placed as a central point for exploring the beautiful market towns along the river as well as the fabulous Suffolk coast. And, being on the Suffolk/ Norfolk border, you can enjoy all that Norfolk has to offer too. But there is plenty going on in Bungay itself during the summer. We are blessed with many clubs, societies, associations and other organisations who stage exhibitions, shows and a myriad of entertainments throughout the summer. This programme highlights some of them - as well as the traditional Bungay Festival. Held for two weeks during July the community joins together to enjoy the events put on by Bungay s thriving clubs and societies. All events are free unless otherwise stated. The Festival is coordinated by the Bungay Events and Business Association which itself stages the famous Street Markets as well as promoting Bungay as a great place to do business through the Bungay Means Business Event. There is lots to see and do in Bungay this summer - we do hope you will enjoy everything Bungay has to offer. 2 Simon Thompson Chair, BEBA Wednesday 8th - Saturday 11th 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2pm Fisher Theatre FYTG presents: Bugsy Malone The Fisher Youth Theatre Group s interpretation of the hit musical set in the prohibition era of 1920 s Chicago. Expect splurge guns! Tickets 8/ 6 conc. from Fisher Theatre box office Friday 10th, 7.30pm - 10pm Castle Meadow The Queen s Birthday Celebrations Join the Town Reeve in celebrating the Queen s 90th birthday with fun for children & adults with a grand finale of the lighting of the beacon and fireworks. Contact: John Warnes, , betty.warnes@btinternet.com Wednesday 25th 7.30pm St Mary s Church Bungay Choral Society Summer Concert Bungay Choral Society will be performing Music for a Summer s Evening at St.Mary s Church. Music will include exerpts from The Armed Man and Wood s Requiem as well as some lighter notes that everyone will recognise. Tickets: 10 from No. 5 Earsham Street or on the door Contact: Jason Collins,

funky chickens in Bungay s shop windows? Forms from participating shops - prizes for the winners!

com Saturday 9th, 8am - noon The Butter Cross Bungay Country Market Home made cakes, savouries,

pubs and inns - and find out a bit more about them. Contact: Tony Dawes 01986 894345 tony@tonydawes.

Mayor raise the Bigod Flag to mark the beginning of the Festival with prayers led by Father Charles.

Mary s Church Bungay High School Summer Concert Always sold-out so buy your tickets early!

3 July - Festival! Saturday 2nd - Sunday 31st Bungay Shop Windows Chickens Round About Bungay Can you find all of the funky chickens in Bungay s shop windows? Forms from participating shops - prizes for the winners! Contact: Terry Wright / terrywright@btinternet.com Saturday 9th, 8am - noon The Butter Cross Bungay Country Market Home made cakes, savouries, preserves, homegrown plants and handmade crafts Contact: Mrs. Roye Staines roye.staines@btinternet.com Tuesday 5th, 7pm Start: The White Swan, Market Place The Bungay Ale Trail Visit all of Bungay s pubs and inns - and find out a bit more about them. Contact: Tony Dawes tony@tonydawes.co.uk Saturday 9th, Midday The Castle Bungay Festival Opening Ceremony The Town Reeve & The Town Mayor raise the Bigod Flag to mark the beginning of the Festival with prayers led by Father Charles. Contact: Simon Thompson, chair@mybungay.co.uk Friday 6th, 7pm St. Mary s Church Bungay High School Summer Concert Always sold-out so buy your tickets early! Tickets: 4 ( 2 conc.) From School Reception Contact: Mrs S Barnard sbarnard@bungayhigh.co.uk 4 Saturday 9th, Midday - 5pm Castle Meadow Bungay Rotary: Kids Fun Day! Fun races, BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Facepainting, side stalls: all the ingredients for a fun-filled afternoon. Contact: Chris Staines chris.staines@btinternet.com 5

July Sunday 10th, from 11am Falcon Meadow The Bungay Duck Race Ducks available to buy around the town -

uk Sunday 10th, 7pm Fisher Theatre Cellar Bar We ll Gather Lilacs A one-man show depicting the life and

investment banker, has lived in Peru and the Middle East and was kidnapped in Iran!

Tickets: 5 in advance, 6 on the door (from the library) Contact: Bungay Library 6 Tuesday 12th, 5.30pm - 7.

printing in Bungay. Bookings must be made in advance - two per family.

4 July Sunday 10th, from 11am Falcon Meadow The Bungay Duck Race Ducks available to buy around the town - lots of fun! Contact: Tony Dawes , info@falconmeadow.org.uk Sunday 10th, 7pm Fisher Theatre Cellar Bar We ll Gather Lilacs A one-man show depicting the life and music of Ivor Novello by William Drew-Batty For ticket prices & booking please contact the Fisher Monday 11th, 7.30pm Bungay Community Library - Good Read Group Meet the Author - Linda Davies Linda Davies has been an investment banker, has lived in Peru and the Middle East and was kidnapped in Iran! She has written thrillers as well as the Djinn series for younger readers. Tickets: 5 in advance, 6 on the door (from the library) Contact: Bungay Library 6 Tuesday 12th, 5.30pm pm Clays Printworks, Reception Popson Street A Tour of Clays See how the books are made at the home of printing in Bungay. Bookings must be made in advance - two per family. Comfortable shoes advised - lots of walking! Contact: Martin Evans martinevans126@gmail.com Tuesday12th, 6.45pm Start: The Butter Cross Mystery Ale Trail Visit some of the pubs and inns in Bungay s surrounding villages - without having to drive! Tickets: 10 inc. food Contact: Tony Dawes tony@tonydawes.co.uk Wednesday 13th, 7pm for 7.30pm St. Edmund s Parish Hall Quiz Night & Nibbles Teams of 4-6 pit their wits against each other! In support of Waveney Foodbank Tickets: 5 from Crocks, Earsham Street Contact: Carole Hunt,

July Thursday 14th, 4pm - 8pm Fisher Theatre Bungay Means Business & Bungay Camera Club Exhibition Your chance to meet the people behind many of Bungay s hidden businesses, both professional and

com Friday 15th & Friday 22nd, 3pm-5pm Bungay Community Centre Three Rivers Talking Newspaper Listen in as volunteers record the news for the blind.

30pm Marquee, The Old Grammar School Field The Town Reeve s Ball The annual Town Reeve s Ball moves to a new location this year with easier parking for revellers at Skinner s Meadow or the Health

Tel: 07798723605 or john@cateringandcarriages.co.

find! Tickets: 2 and Trail maps from the Butter Cross & participating gardens Contact: Mary Sprake, 01986 892692 marysprake@gmail.com Saturday 16th Picnic: 11am - 1.30pm Teddy Zip: 1.

5 July Thursday 14th, 4pm - 8pm Fisher Theatre Bungay Means Business & Bungay Camera Club Exhibition Your chance to meet the people behind many of Bungay s hidden businesses, both professional and trade as well as browsing the Camera Club s fabulous photographs and to chat in the Fisher s excellent cafe/bar. Contact: Didy Ward, didyw@aol.com Friday 15th & Friday 22nd, 3pm-5pm Bungay Community Centre Three Rivers Talking Newspaper Listen in as volunteers record the news for the blind. Donations welcome Contact: Martin Evans martinevans126@gmail.com Friday 15th. 7pm for 7.30pm Marquee, The Old Grammar School Field The Town Reeve s Ball The annual Town Reeve s Ball moves to a new location this year with easier parking for revellers at Skinner s Meadow or the Health Centre. Music, dancing, revellery - the Ball is always a wonderful night raising money for Cancer Research & local charities. Tickets: 45 from John Groom at 28 Wingfield Street. Tel: or john@cateringandcarriages.co.uk 8 Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th, 10am - 4pm Town centre gardens Black Dog Arts Garden Art Trail The popular art trail returns, this time with a chicken theme - with hidden chickens for children to find! Tickets: 2 and Trail maps from the Butter Cross & participating gardens Contact: Mary Sprake, marysprake@gmail.com Saturday 16th Picnic: 11am pm Teddy Zip: 1.30pm - 3pm Castle Hills & St. Mary s Church Teddy Bears Picnic & Teddy Bears Zip Fun and games for children and their teddies (bring your own picnic!) followed by a nail biting experience as the bravest teddies fly from the top of St. Mary s! Contact: Annie Bradwell, annieb71@live.co.uk Saturday 16th, 11am/7pm Emmanuel Church Hall The Windborne Singers Acapella Workshop (11am-4pm) Concert (7pm - 9pm) A workshop and evening concert in native folk traditions from around the world. Tickets: ( 25 workshop/ 7 concert) Giddens & Thompson, Earsham Street Contact: Liz Taunt:

Beginnings, Terry Reeve or on the door. Contact: Terry Reeve, 01986 896416 terry.reeve19@btinternet.com Sunday 17th, 2.30pm - 4.30pm St Mary s Church Tower Tours Take a guided trip up St.

30pm for 7pm Marquee, Old Grammar School Field Happy Monday Marquee Meal Delicious fresh food from local sources from the Sustainable Bungay team (vegetarian). 6 in advance. Book online at www.

com 10 Wednesday 20th, 7pm Bungay Castle Circle 67 presents: A Midsummer Night s Dream Enjoy a magical evening of Shakespeare in the fabulous setting of Bungay Castle Donations for Circle 67 Free

6 July Saturday 16th, 7.30pm St Mary s Church NSPCC Mozart Concert by the Norwich Mozart Orchestra An evening of Mozart from the acclaimed Norwich Mozart Orchestra, raising funds for the NSPCC Tickets: 10 from New Beginnings, Terry Reeve or on the door. Contact: Terry Reeve, terry.reeve19@btinternet.com Sunday 17th, 2.30pm pm St Mary s Church Tower Tours Take a guided trip up St. Mary s Tower for breathtaking views of Bungay! Donations for the Friends of St. Mary s Contact: Martin Evans martinevans126@gmail.com Monday 18th, 6.30pm for 7pm Marquee, Old Grammar School Field Happy Monday Marquee Meal Delicious fresh food from local sources from the Sustainable Bungay team (vegetarian). 6 in advance. Book online at Contact: Tony Dawes, info@sustainablebungay.com 10 Wednesday 20th, 7pm Bungay Castle Circle 67 presents: A Midsummer Night s Dream Enjoy a magical evening of Shakespeare in the fabulous setting of Bungay Castle Donations for Circle 67 Free tickets (limited) from Jesters Cafe so collect yours early! Contact: John Warnes, betty.warnes@btinternet.com Thursday 21st, 2.30pm pm St Mary s Church Tower Tours Take a guided trip up St. Mary s Tower for breathtaking views of Bungay! Ascents every 20 mins or so. Thursday 21st, 6pm St Mary s Church & Priory Ruins Making Merry at St. Mary s A evening of topical talks with refreshment and music in the Church and Priory ruins. Hear more about the Ale Games, the Benedictine nunnery and the Peregrine Falcon. Donations (both events) for the Friends of St. Mary s Contact: (both events) Martin Evans martinevans126@gmail Organisers: Friends of St. Mary s and The Bungay Society 11

July Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th 10am - 4pm River Waveney Trust Centre, Old Harleston Rd,Earsham Activity Weekend & Big

.. Sorry - no dogs (conservation centre) Tickets: 2 (members free) Contact: Fiona Smith, 07805276250 fairyqueen568:gmail.

30pm Earsham Hall Clare Teal Clare Teal makes a welcome return to East Anglia but this time performing at Earsham Hall

Tickets: 25 Contact: Jason Collins, 01986 469017 Sunday 24th, 10am Butter Cross Godric Way Cycle Ride Cycle the Godric

net Sunday 24th, Midday The Castle Festival Closing Ceremony followed by Split your Sides Morris Dancing The lowering

But the fun goes on with dancing from local Morris sides. You might even be able to join in! (weather permitting).

Mary s Church Castle Meadow Art and Antiques Fair/Affordable Art Fair Come along and discover Bungay s new look Art and

7 July Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th 10am - 4pm River Waveney Trust Centre, Old Harleston Rd,Earsham Activity Weekend & Big Fun Day Deer Walk, River Walk, Workshops and on Sunday- bouncy castle, fairground rides, stalls... Sorry - no dogs (conservation centre) Tickets: 2 (members free) Contact: Fiona Smith, fairyqueen568:gmail.com Saturday 30th, 7.30pm Earsham Hall Clare Teal Clare Teal makes a welcome return to East Anglia but this time performing at Earsham Hall along with her Trio. This is an evening not to be missed in such a magnificent setting. Tickets: 25 Contact: Jason Collins, Sunday 24th, 10am Butter Cross Godric Way Cycle Ride Cycle the Godric Way, approx 26miles but several short cuts back to Bungay. Contact: Margaret Sheppard , sheppard22@talktalk.net Sunday 24th, Midday The Castle Festival Closing Ceremony followed by Split your Sides Morris Dancing The lowering of the Bigod flag, with prayers led by the Rev. Ian Byrne, marks the close of this years Festival. But the fun goes on with dancing from local Morris sides. You might even be able to join in! (weather permitting). Sunday 31st, 9.30am - 4pm Earsham Street, The Butter Cross, St. Mary s Church Castle Meadow Art and Antiques Fair/Affordable Art Fair Come along and discover Bungay s new look Art and Antiques Fair. We still have all of the antiques stalls that are always so popular but now we have crafts for children on the Meadow, Affordable Art in St. Mary s and arts and crafts for adults throughout the town. Music, entertainment - and lots of great local food! Contact: Mary Buck, events@mybungay.co.uk Contact: Didy Ward, didyw@aol.com 12 13

Tues 23rd - Poetry Walk; Fri 26th - Family Day & Children s Workshops Tickets: 5 ( 4 for members) (enquire for prices for Walks) Contact: Dulcie Humphrey, dulcie.humphrey@outlook.

Bungay Cricket Club. On Sunday, from 1pm, is the August Fair with stalls, barbeque, live music, children s entertainment.

Donations for East Anglia Air Ambulance Contacts: Stuart Buck, stuartbuck@btinternet.com 07950 48019 stuartbuck@btinternet.com (Bungay CC) Faye Denney denneyfaye@hotmail.

8 August And more... Friday 12th - Sunday 4th September River Waveney Centre, Old Harleston Rd, Earsham River Waveney Scultpure Trail Also: Tues 16th - Photography Walk, Sat 20th - Curator s Walk; Sun 21st - Barbeque; Tues 23rd - Poetry Walk; Fri 26th - Family Day & Children s Workshops Tickets: 5 ( 4 for members) (enquire for prices for Walks) Contact: Dulcie Humphrey, dulcie.humphrey@outlook.com Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street *Bungay Beer Festival 5pm Sat *August Fair 1pm Sun *Bungay CC Presidents Match 1pm Sun Bungay s first Beer Festival is organised by Bungay Cricket Club. On Sunday, from 1pm, is the August Fair with stalls, barbeque, live music, children s entertainment... And, for those who like a spot of cricket on an August Bank Holiday Sunday - there is the Bungay CC President s Match. Donations for East Anglia Air Ambulance Contacts: Stuart Buck, stuartbuck@btinternet.com stuartbuck@btinternet.com (Bungay CC) Faye Denney denneyfaye@hotmail.com (August Fair) 14 There are more events than could be squeezed into this programme including: Joyful Voices Unfurled World at St. Mary s Church on Saturday 11th June at 7pm (traditional music from around the world), tickets 6 from Giddens & Thompson in Earsham Street Bill Titcombe, a comic strip illustrator and nature works at the River Waveney Study Centre from 4th - 21st June (Free - contact Geoff Doggett, geoff@smartangles.com) There is also a series of open days at Earsham Hall and our very own Fisher Theatre has lots of exciting events throughout the summer. See these websites for more details: And coming up in September at St. Mary s - Friday 23rd at 7.30pm - Munnings Exhibition Preview & Talk from Martin Bell (yes, the one in the white suit!) Saturday 24th - Saturday October 1st, 10am - 4pm Munnings Exhibition Contact: Martin Evans, martinevans126@gmail.com 15

Mary s Waveney Business Forum The Bungay Society Bungay s Churches Together The Rumburgh Morris Andrew Atterwill for his photographs and

9 Our thanks to the many organisers of the events in Bungay as well as to: Clays Printworks for printing this programme Fosters Solicitors Bungay Town Council and Bungay Town Trust Bungay Events and Busines Association Bungay Joint Tourism Committee The Friends of St. Mary s Waveney Business Forum The Bungay Society Bungay s Churches Together The Rumburgh Morris Andrew Atterwill for his photographs and to all the good folk of Bungay who help make this such a wonderful town Produced by Didy Ward Moth Crafts 16 Upper Olland Street Bungay NR35 1BG

What s on in the Castle Meadow Marquee?

What s on in the Castle Meadow Marquee? ~ Pre-Festival VAr June 28th - 29th Medieval Living History Display Castle Meadow 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun Contact: Keith Parker, 893133 flixtonrectory@btinternet.com Free entry Saturday July 5th 2pm-4.30pm