What's on in Thorndon

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Community

Parish Pantry & Parish Cafe

In St Mary's Church and Dove Cottage

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Mary Magdalene Church(4.7mi)

via St Mary Magdalene ChurchCurated

Community

Mellis Memorial Hall

Suffolk Cloud

Fri 24 JulMellis Memorial Hall(3.8mi)

via Mellis Memorial HallLocal gem

Festivals & Events

Flower Festival - July 25th & 26th 2026

Flower Festival - July 25th & 26th 2026 Occurring Saturday 25 July 2026, Sunday 26 July 2026 at for 5 hours Venue St Mary's, Bedingfield Address Bedingfield Eye Suffolk, IP23 7QG, United Kingdom There will be flower displays, stalls, refreshments, including the now famous BBQ Plus refreshments - cakes and drinks etc In the Churchyard This year's theme will be "Flowers in Quirky Pots!" Everyone is welcome, on either or both days Event held in a Church Event held in a Community Space Event held outside Festival Fundraising Refreshments

Sat 25 JulSt Mary, Bedingfield(2.7mi)

via St Mary, BedingfieldCurated

Children & Family

Family at Church

Come and join our fun, family-friendly service on the first Sunday of the month. Informal breakfast starts at 9.30 in the church, leading into the service at 10.00am. Craft activities for children and a chance to make a noise and participate in the music at the end of the service.

Sun 2 Aug09:30St Mary Magdalene Church(4.7mi)

via St Mary Magdalene ChurchCurated

Community

Tuesday Coffee & Cake

Tuesday Coffee & Cake. St Mary the Virgin Mendlesham. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Mon 3 AugSt Mary the Virgin Mendlesham(3.2mi)

via St Mary the Virgin MendleshamCurated

Workshops & Classes

Pasta Making Class

Are you a pasta lover who has always dreamed of making your own fresh pasta? Look no further than our Pasta Making Masterclass! Join us for a fun and informative evening of learning how to make delicious homemade pasta.

Wed 2 Sept18:00The Food Hub Cookery School(4.3mi)

via The Food Hub Cookery School

Workshops & Classes

Guest Chef Course-NEW Taste of Thailand Cooking Course with Yui Miles

Yui comes from a strong Thai family where cooking and eating have always been a focal point of family life. Her parents had always cooked traditional Thai and Chinese inspired dishes throughout her childhood, which she helped prepare and cook from a very young age.

Sat 5 Sept10:00The Food Hub Cookery School(4.3mi)

via The Food Hub Cookery School

Workshops & Classes

Pizza Making Course

Join our fun and interactive pizza-making class and discover how to make delicious, authentic pizza using award-winning Gozney pizza ovens. You'll learn how to make the perfect pizza base, create mouth-watering toppings, and enjoy your own creations as part of a relaxed evening feast.

Wed 9 Sept18:00The Food Hub Cookery School(4.3mi)

via The Food Hub Cookery School

Workshops & Classes

Italian Cookery Course

Enjoy a day with our talented chef on a wonderful Italian cookery course. Throw yourself into creating a fantastic Italian feast, using tried and tested recipes. We will show you how to make wonderful pasta dough and then guide you through a number of delicious options from tortelli to tortellini to linguine. You will not only master the art of pasta but also Italian classics including gnocchi, sauces and magnificent main dishes.

Sat 12 Sept10:00The Food Hub Cookery School(4.3mi)

via The Food Hub Cookery School

Workshops & Classes

NEW Advanced Sourdough Baking Course

Join us for a fun and informative day of bread baking at our Cookery School. We will build on basic sourdough making knowledge, diving deeper into advanced skills and ingredients to elevate your at-home sourdough experience. Expect information on starter maintenance, stoneground flours, a diversity of grains and using sourdough for products other than loaves.

Sun 13 Sept10:00The Food Hub Cookery School(4.3mi)

via The Food Hub Cookery School

Community

The Horn Factor - Friday 18 September

Debenham Community centre is putting on The Horn Factor - Friday 18 September and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Fri 18 SeptDebenham Community centre(4.5mi)

via Debenham Community centreCurated

Community

The Horn Factor

Found this on Debenham Community centre's radar. The Horn Factor — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Fri 18 SeptDebenham Community centre(4.5mi)

via Debenham Community centreCurated

Workshops & Classes

Macaron Masterclass

In this hands on masterclass you will learn how to make delicious macarons dispelling the myth that these delicacies are impossible to make. We will discuss everything from the perfect recipe to tips on colouring, flavouring, piping and filling. During the class you will make a batch of macarons and fill them with homemade ganache and citrus curd.

Fri 18 Sept10:00The Food Hub Cookery School(4.3mi)

via The Food Hub Cookery School

Community

Fish Cookery and Preparation

If you love fish but are unsure about how to prepare it, our Fish Cookery and Preparation course is the perfect opportunity to learn from the experts. Our experienced chefs will teach you the techniques needed to fillet, skin, and prepare a variety of fish, as well as how to create flavourful marinades, dressings, and sauces to complement your dishes.

Sat 19 Sept10:00The Food Hub Cookery School(4.3mi)

via The Food Hub Cookery School

Community

Curry Club

Join our hands-on cooking course and discover the secrets to cooking mouth-watering curry dishes from scratch. You'll learn from experienced chefs in a fun and friendly environment, and enjoy your delicious creations as part of a relaxed evening supper.

Wed 23 Sept18:00The Food Hub Cookery School(4.3mi)

via The Food Hub Cookery School

Workshops & Classes

Middle Eastern Cookery Course

Join us for a day filled with Middle Eastern delights! Middle Eastern cuisine is filled with aromatic ingredients and fragrant spices which are now becoming popular in the UK. Explore new and exciting ingredients such as za'atar, sumac and pomegranate molasses whilst learning delicious dishes to wow your friends and family.

Sat 26 Sept10:00The Food Hub Cookery School(4.3mi)

via The Food Hub Cookery School

Workshops & Classes

Vegetarian Cooking Course

Learn to fully embrace vegetables in your cooking with our hands-on cooking class that covers a range of skills and techniques to transform humble ingredients into delicious and satisfying meals.

Sat 3 Oct10:00The Food Hub Cookery School(4.3mi)

via The Food Hub Cookery School

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Venues with events near Thorndon

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Mary, Bedingfield2.7 miles away

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Suffolk, England

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