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What's on in Old Newton

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Old Newton.

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Workshops & Classes

Cyanotype Printing Workshop

Immerse yourself in the magical process of Cyanotype and produce your own distinctive, stunning blue print. Learn more

Thu 10 SeptFox Yard Studio(2.5mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Stained Glass Workshop

Learn to create stained glass artworks using the copper foil method! A one-day course perfect for those new to glasswork. Step-by-step guidance to help you discover the art of stained glass. Limited spaces are now available to book. LeARN MORE

Sun 13 SeptFox Yard Studio(2.5mi)

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Likely freeChildren & FamilyMarkets & Fairs

Family Friendly Market

Free entry & No need to book!

Sat 19 SeptStowmarket Community Centre(3.2mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Level One Community Care Course - Hedgehog awareness in your own community

A one day course which includes a visit to the rescue. The aim of the course is to enable participants to understand how they might be able to improve their won gardens and communities to help hedgehogs. This day course looks at the following:

Sat 19 SeptSuffolk Prickles Hedgehog Rescue(4.7mi)

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Dance

Sparkling Singles Dinner Dance

We are excited to return to this prestige venue for our Singles Dinner Dance.This Singles dinner dance at Sprowston Manor promises . . .

Sat 19 Sept20:30Across The Room(4.4mi)

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Community

Stowmarket Town Awards

The Stowmarket Town Awards will be taking place at the John Peel Centre on September 25th, to celebrate the unsung heroes of Stowmarket who make a difference by contributing to community life, and use their time to help and inspire others. They will also recognise the outstanding achievements of local people and past winners have included recipients of honours from The Queen, British and world champions and award-winning businesses.

Fri 25 SeptStowmarket Community Centre(3.2mi)

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Community

Intimate Singles Dinner

A new venue for Across the Room. Join us at this exquisite restaurant for a romantic "Dinner for Eight at Eight."A romantic dinner unfolds a . . .

Thu 1 Oct20:30Across The Room(4.4mi)

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Markets & Fairs

Stowmarket Farmers Market

Traders for this event will be announced soon!

Sat 3 OctStowmarket Community Centre(3.2mi)

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Community

Environment Forum

Held via Teams. Find out More information here ..

Wed 7 OctStowmarket Community Centre(3.2mi)

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Markets & Fairs

Quirky Wedding Fayre

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at The Food Museum Sunday 11 October 2026 Join us for a handpicked selection of creative and inclusive wedding suppliers, brought together for couples looking to plan something a little different. Whether you’re after something unconventional, personal, or just refreshingly fun, the fayre offers plenty of inspiration in a relaxed, no-pressure environment — set against the unique backdrop of our 84-acre site in the heart of Suffolk. The event is organised and run by The Quirky Wedding Fayre. For more information and to get your tickets, click the link. Looking for more outdoor entertainment on our grounds? Discover Theatre on the Lawn – The Go Between.

Sun 11 Oct12:00The Feast Cafe(2.6mi)

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Workshops & Classes