We are preparing for a big weekend of celebration on 20th - 24th June as part of our Tower 500 events when we mark the occasion of our church bell tower NOT being completed! There is plenty for all the family. Starting with a Tudor Treasures evening of tales, tunes and trivia from 500 years ago by our village Dramatic Society on 20th at 7pm. This heralds five days of flower festival continuing with the Tudor theme. On Saturday there will be refreshments all day from 10am and tours of the church with 'Cardinal Wolsey' at 11am and 2pm, with live music from 10:30. On the Sunday from 11am there will be lots of entertainment for all the family, as we welcome time travellers from 1525 to a Tudor Fayre. There will be bell demonstrations, historical dancing, refreshments and a bar, plus lots to entertain the children. The flower festival continues throughout, and finishes on Wednesday 24th June. Refreshments will be available every day until 4pm, except for the Tuesday which ends at 2pm.For further details of the upcoming events being held at St Mary's during 2025, download the Events Sheet and check back regularly for any updates.
Some Suffolk churches are taking part in an Eco project Give to Go Green. All monies raised during a six week period will be matched funded by the Church of England. St Mary's hopes to raise £1,500 to buy heavy duty curtains to keep out the cold and cut out draughts, thereby help reduce our heating costs which last year totalled over £2,000.7th Sept at 9:00 Men’s breakfast. Speaker: Malcolm Lawson, Hadleigh Men’s Shed @£614th Sept at 19:00 Tim Pells and special guests. Classical guitar & accompaniment @£1021st Sept at 19:00 Da Capo singers. Songs on the theme of “Dreams” @£1028th Sept at 19:00 Francis Franks. Handbell demonstration @£65th Oct at 19:00 Brass & Ivories. Piano and trumpet duo @£10To reserve your tickets and ensure we have enough refreshments, please contact stmarysebfundraising@gmail.com. Payment will be taken on the door. Tickets range from £6 - £10 depending on the event.
