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May 2007

 

  • Architecture Week 2007 Tuesday, May 29, 2007

  • There is a packed programme of talks, walks and visits in Bury St Edmunds, during Architecture Week, 15-24 June 2007.  [More...]
     
  • Celebrating our American connections Tuesday, May 29, 2007

  • St Edmundsbury’s connections with America are being highlighted with bikes, a boat and a plaque.  [More...]
     
  • Become a time detective and uncover the past Tuesday, May 29, 2007

  • Youngsters enjoying their half-term break can find out more about how previous generations lived at a special event combining archaeology and the study of waste. [More...]
     
  • St Edmundsbury takes on world climate change challenge Friday, May 25, 2007

  • On Tuesday 5 June, St Edmundsbury representatives will sign the Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change and join leaders worldwide in pledging to take local action to tackle a global problem. [More...]
     
  • Murder in the Red Barn Friday, May 25, 2007

  • On Friday 8 June at 2pm, Ron Murrell, Heritage Officer, will be giving an illustrated lecture at Moyse’s Hall Museum, Bury St Edmunds, on William Corder and the well-known murder in the Red Barn. [More...]
     
  • Students rewarded for recycling Wednesday, May 23, 2007

  • Local school children have been helping to spread the word about recycling thanks to a £10,000 grant to Suffolk’s councils. [More...]
     
  • Extra safeguards to protect drivers Wednesday, May 23, 2007

  • Drivers leaving their cars in St Edmundsbury’s car parks have been given an extra level of protection after a new system was introduced to stop fines from being issued by mistake. [More...]
     
  • Design a t-shirt holiday workshop Monday, May 21, 2007

  • Moyse’s Hall is to hold a half-term holiday workshop where children can enjoy the chance of designing t-shirts. [More...]
     
  • St Edmundsbury’s new Cabinet unveiled Thursday, May 17, 2007

  • St Edmundsbury’s new Cabinet has been announced at the borough council’s annual meeting, held today in the Athenaeum.  [More...]
     
  • Romanian gypsy crafts come to West Stow Thursday, May 17, 2007

  • Help is being given to Romanian families living in poverty thanks to an initiative between West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, the Smiles Foundation and the Tileagd gypsy community in rural Romania.  [More...]
     
  • “You’re hired!” – Youth officer appointed… after unique interview! Wednesday, May 16, 2007

  • Members of St Edmundsbury’s Youth Forum have been given a unique glimpse into the world of recruitment after grilling the council’s new youth worker during his job interview. [More...]
     
  • Witchcraft ‘talk and walk’ at Moyse’s Hall Tuesday, May 15, 2007

  • On Thursday 31 May, Moyse’s Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds will play host to tales of the unexpected, by looking at the witchcraft items in the collection. [More...]
     
  • Praise given for managing money Tuesday, May 15, 2007

  • Independent inspectors have praised St Edmundsbury’s performance at managing its money and providing its taxpayers with good value. [More...]
     
  • Local museum helps rediscover historic works of art Monday, May 14, 2007

  • Moving war sketches drawn by an Ipswich trained artist while imprisoned in a concentration camp are to be donated to the Imperial War Museum after they were unearthed with the help of St Edmundsbury Heritage Service. [More...]
     
  • Everything mediaeval – living history day Wednesday, May 9, 2007

  • Join ‘The Whittinghams’ on Saturday 19 May between 10am and 4pm at Moyse’s Hall, Bury St Edmunds and explore the 15th Century through Henry VI’s personal household.  [More...]
     
  • Shovel it yourself! Tuesday, May 8, 2007

  • To celebrate national compost awareness week, St Edmundsbury Borough Council will be thanking residents for their recycling efforts by giving away free compost. [More...]
     
  • National Mills Weekend Tuesday, May 8, 2007

  • Three of the borough’s most fascinating wind and watermills will throw open their doors to the public on Sunday (13 May) to mark National Mills Weekend. [More...]
     
  • Clare Cross comes home… with a little help from St Edmundsbury Tuesday, May 1, 2007

  • St Edmundsbury has helped give people the rare opportunity to view a unique local relic in their home town museum after funding a special display case to showcase the piece in all its glory. [More...]
     
  • Jermyn of Rushbrooke Tuesday, May 1, 2007

  • On Sunday 13 May at 2pm, Anthony Adolph co-presenter of BBC1’s Gene Detectives will be giving a lecture at Moyse’s Hall, Bury St Edmunds on Jermyn’s family, who were Lords of the Manor of Rushbrooke. [More...]