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Artists are: Brian Coetzee, Tobias Ford, Julie Scarr and Serena Jones, all working with different media and uses nature and the figurative form as their inspiration. Brian Coetzee – mixed media paintings and collage Tobias Ford – steel sculptures Julie Scarr – prints An exhibition not to be missed. |
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Open Sessions give you a rare glimpse into the creative process – where ideas spark, new directions unfold, and the future of music and performance takes shape. Part of the Britten Pears Arts Residencies, these sessions invite you to experience exciting work-in-progress from this year’s artists. 
Her focus is on mixing the subtle, fragile beauty of flowers with the organic form of a hand built sculpture. Her work is in private collections around the world. |
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Reimagining the poetry of Gertrud Kolmar. An immersive musical journey with Professor Julian Marshall. Beginning in 2007 with the startling discovery of the truly remarkable yet tragically little-known poet Gertrud Kolmar, who perished in Auschwitz in 1943, composer Julian Marshall set out on what has become a deeply involving, transformative creative journey. This has, so […] |
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Join the Colour Rush at Trinity Park, Ipswich! Choose a 3k (age 6+) or 1.5k (age 4+) fun run through vibrant paint stations. Walk, jog, or run—everyone earns a medal while supporting Suffolk Mind and mental health services. 
Snape Maltings Farmers’ Market showcases Suffolk’s finest produce—cheese, chocolates, gin, juices, fruit, and artisan bakes. Explore nature walks, relax at MALT or River View Café, and browse open shops. Markets run monthly, 10am–2pm, with special Christmas editions in December.
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Author and Journalist Simon Barnes talks about his most recent book ‘Spring Is The Only Season’ and some of the ideas involved – love, religion and poetry as well as butterflies, birdsong and climate.
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The year is 1916. |
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Nature's Palette is an exhibition of the work of four mixed media artists from Essex and Suffolk, united by their use of gorgeous nature inspired colours and strong flowing forms. |
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Join us for the last in our Creative Environment series where we will be joined by Professor Peter Hobson, Richard Allenby-Pratt and Jevan Watkins Jones to explore how we connect with nature and each other in new ways. Explore the creative possibilities of walking, noticing and photographing in our landscape. Starting at Aldeburgh Parish Church Hall, IP15 5DY This is a FREE event, donations welcome, refreshments and vegetarian lunch will be included in the day. Supported by Arts Council England, East Suffolk Council, and Aldeburgh Town Council.
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Everyone’s warmly invited to join us for our Autumn Coffee Morning in support of the St Andrew’s Church Fabric Fund. There’ll be plenty to browse and enjoy — from hats, cakes, books, jewellery, and bric-a-brac to a new and nearly new rail and a lively tombola. Refreshments will be served, so come along for a cuppa, a chat, and some autumn cheer! |
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Get ready for the ultimate gathering of dachshunds & dachshund lovers at the Southwold Sausage Walk, our unforgettable event set against the stunning backdrop of Southwold Beach in Suffolk. This is more than just a walk, it’s a celebration of community, raising vital funds and awareness for IVDD, (Intervertebral Disc Disease in dogs), while having a blast with your furry friends. |
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Hosted at Leiston United Reform Church. John Baker will talk about frogs and toads in both local and national context. He will insights from his personal and professional experiences of working with this small group of animals, ranging from familiar, and widespread, to critically endangered species. |
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Studied at Byam Shaw as a Leverhulme scholar. Selected by Royal Academy as one of upcoming contemporary artists. Mainly paint landscapes and portraiture in oils. Exhibited in : UK (London, Henley, Aldeburgh), Spain, New Zealand and France.
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Tim Mackrill from the Roy Dennis Foundation talks about the plans to re-introduce Ospreys to Suffolk. This talk has been organised jointly with Suffolk Bird Group. Hosted at Woodbridge Community Hall. |
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The world has never needed comedy more than it does today. That’s why TV comedy producer Paul Schlesinger and writer Jon Canter have created the Aldeburgh Comedy Weekend. The first weekend includes stand-up, improv, theatre, and even a showbiz awards ceremony: The Lunchtime Achievement Award for Services to Comedy, which this year goes to Alison Steadman. |
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Blast off with Wallace & Gromit’s A Grand Day Out, screened with live brass by the renowned Fairey Band. Enjoy space-themed music, interactive workshops, and a double bill with The Wrong Trousers. Two films, one incredible band—pure family fun!
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Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Old Generator Station. First race starts at 6.45pm – place your bets for just £1 (cash only). All in support of Aldeburgh Primary School
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Join us at Snape Sessions for an unforgettable night with house legend Robert Owens. From Chicago’s underground to global stages, his iconic tracks and unique blend of DJing and live vocals promise soulful energy, unity, and pure dance-floor joy. |
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Keep Calm and carry on! Explore the amazing Garrett Engineering Works - the munitions factory closest to Europe. Visit our unique 1940's event, with wartime displays, military and civilian vehicles, listen to tunes from the era, see engines in steam, plus children's activities and so much more! |
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Join local historian Dave Steward on Monday 20th October, 2.30pm at the Fromus Centre, Saxmundham, for a fascinating talk on the Hollond Family of Great Ashfield House. Discover stories of art, eccentricity, and isolation. £1 members / £3 visitors, refreshments included. |
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A friendship through printmaking. Jila and Jude have both been making monoprints for 40 years, as well as paintings and drawings. Their work is colourful, figurative, and imaginative, and they look forward to showing together at the Aldeburgh Gallery. |
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Join us on Friday 24th October, 7–9pm for a cosy, creative evening of autumn magic! Enjoy a delicious slice of cake and a drink from the lovely selection at The Riverside Tearoom while you craft. |
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Written by John Godber in the 1980s, Teechers is a fast-paced comedy with a vital message about the entrenched inequalities of the UK’s education system that are still as punchy as ever forty years later. |
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A relaxed afternoon recital featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra. Music from the Baroque for recorders, cello and harpsichord: Liz Page – recorder |
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Lunchtime Classical Concert Series at Aldeburgh Parish Church The highly successful Lunchtime Classics Concert Series in aid of Save the Children continue into Autumn 2025, with the return of Helen Stanley (Violin) and Nadia Lasserson (Piano). A Celebration Concert to include works by Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. Looking forward to welcoming you all. |
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Join award-winning singer, choir leader, and educator Tom Appleton this half term at Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall for a vocal workshop suitable for singers of all ages and abilities. |
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Anna Dixon-Smith’s paintings celebrate everyday life and the changing seasons. Richly coloured oil paintings of flowers and fruit from her garden or foraged from the hedgerow, juxtaposed with much loved household objects, sometimes with glimpses through windows to a distant landscape or with abstracted figures and birds.
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A family event for Halloween. From witches’ frogs to coiled snakes, scary spiders and ‘mini-beast’ reptiles, you are invited to a Halloween gathering of fantastic beasts and exotic visitors from around the world. Come and meet an extraordinary collection of mammals, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians in a day-long ‘open-house’ with the opportunity to get close up to the animals and learn more about them from Our Animal World’s experts. |
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Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween celebration with something for everyone! Family Fun (4–8pm) – Trick-or-treating, games, DJ Kev, and plenty of ghoulish giggles for little monsters and grown-ups alike! Adults After Dark (from 8pm) – DJ Kev turns up the tunes, the bar serves eerie-sistible spooky cocktails, and the best-dressed ghosts & ghouls win wicked prizes! Dress to thrill. Dance to chill. Dare to join us…
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At their mother’s wake, two brothers start to piece together a sense of who she was from the stories she told them as children, and as adults. Some were hilarious, some terrifying and some downright baffling... |
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Join us for a fascinating talk by National Trust volunteer Allen Burbidge as he brings to life the remarkable story of Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry — the flamboyant aristocrat who imagined an Italianate palace in the heart of the Suffolk countryside.
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Join us on Saturday 1st November, 6 pm at The Aldeburgh Bookshop for Viktor Wynd’s Dark Fairy Tales: Stories From Around the World – Not Suitable for Children, illustrated by Luciana Nedelea (£30 hardback). Meet the master storyteller and enjoy his wickedly enchanting tales. |
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Aldeburgh's popular annual Fireworks display at Kings Field. Watch this space for more details coming soon...
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Every year we recognise the end of our steam season with a celebration of exhibits and entertainment. This year is no exception, we will be pulling the stops out before we drain the engines down for the winter. |
