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August 2009

 

  • Preparation for General Election underway in St Edmundsbury Wednesday, August 26, 2009

  • Although the General Election has yet to be called, council officials in St Edmundsbury are already working hard to make sure that all eligible residents can have their say on polling day. [More...]
     
  • Fletching workshop at West Stow Monday, August 24, 2009

  • Visitors with an interest in archery can discover the ancient art of fletching at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village on Saturday 12 September. [More...]
     
  • UV Bury 2 – Return of the Glo Friday, August 21, 2009

  • A local band event organised by young people for young people is returning by popular demand. UV Bury 2- Return of the Glo, has been created as a sequel to the first hugely successful event and will be held from 7.30 to 11pm on Friday 11 September at the Corn Exchange, Bury St Edmunds.  [More...]
     
  • Anglo-Saxon death and burial Monday, August 17, 2009

  • Visitors to West Stow Anglo-Saxon village next weekend will have a rare glimpse into the death and burial rites practiced by the original Anglo-Saxon occupants 1,500 years ago. [More...]
     
  • Bank holiday tales of gods, myths and monsters Friday, August 14, 2009

  • Bank Holiday visitors to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village on Monday 31 August can journey to a realm inhabited by gods, myths and monsters in the company of professional, costumed storyteller The Yarnsmith of Norwich. [More...]
     
  • Getting tough with fly-tippers Friday, August 14, 2009

  • Two West Suffolk councils are getting tough on fly tippers. [More...]
     
  • Guided bat walk at West Stow Country Park Friday, August 14, 2009

  • Nature lovers are in for a treat on the evening of Thursday 27 August between 8 pm and 10 pm when bat expert Dr. Bill Landells leads an informative evening walk around West Stow Country Park in search of the bat species that are active at this time of year.  [More...]
     
  • £110,000 Castle Playing Field Playground opens Tuesday, August 11, 2009

  • Children and young people from communities around the Castle Playing Fields, Haverhill, will have a new focal point, thanks to a successful Play Builder bid of £50,000 and a grant from St Edmundsbury Borough Council of £60,000.  [More...]
     
  • Anglo-Saxon village life revived Tuesday, August 11, 2009

  • Visitors to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August will have the chance to discover how the original occupants of the village lived and worked 1,500 years ago. [More...]
     
  • Nettle string workshop at West Stow Tuesday, August 11, 2009

  • Visitors wishing to acquire a new skill can discover the ancient craft of nettle string making at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village on Saturday 22 August with Bushcraft expert Rob Bevington. [More...]
     
  • Free entry to events celebrating history and culture Friday, August 7, 2009

  • A long weekend of special events will take people behind the scenes of some of the borough’s most familiar landmarks.  [More...]
     
  • Make your music heard – enter BurySOUND Thursday, August 6, 2009

  • Bands wanting to promote their talents have until 21 August to enter BurySOUND, the competition for young musicians. [More...]
     
  • Benefit prosecution Tuesday, August 4, 2009

  • At Ipswich Crown Court on 3 August 2009 Mrs Debbie Saint (formerly Moriarty) of Braddock Square, Bury St Edmunds, pleaded guilty [More...]