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July 1 Book Launch
A new book, Suffolk Garland for The Queen, will be launched with
contributions about Suffolk by residents of the county.

September 10 Festival Finale - Let’s Rock!
From midday to almost midnight at Trinity Park, just outside Ipswich,
Let's Rock is a celebration of all things pop and 80s, featuring icons
from the decade performing to a crowd of all ages.

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Bury St Edmunds Whitsun Fayre - May Bank Holiday Sunday & Monday
Bury St Edmunds town centre becomes a sea of spring colour with
plant and flower stalls, craft stalls in Buttermarket and Cornhill, a
selection of food and drink, charity stalls and a Flower, Food & Craft
Market on Angel Hill. Free entry. Details at ourburystedmunds.com

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park
Ring Quest returns to West Stow in the 2022 February half term for its
20th anniversary celebration. Explore Tolkien's world in this Lord of the
Rings themed family challenge that promises to be bigger and better
than ever. This year the grand prize will be a two-night stay at the
incredible Pod Hollow. (weststowpods.co.uk)

In June you can join Dragon Fest when the village celebrates all things
dragons with themed performances and activities including walk-about
characters, puppet theatre, combat skill training, music and crafts.
From nest building, dancing and storytelling for younger visitors to
learning how to protect your dragons, drum workshops, holistic
treatments and stalls, there is something for all ages. Dates to be
announced - check at weststow.org

Bury St Edmunds Fringe Festival
April 1-30 instagram.com/buryfringefestival
facebook.com/buryfringefestival

Hidden Gardens of Bury – July 3
Organised by and in aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care, the Hidden
Gardens festival gives you the chance to discover the inspirational
gardens behind the facades and high walls of some of Bury’s beautiful
buildings. You’ll find secret patios, lush lawns, blooming borders,