Suffolk
Saturday 25th July 2026
SOMERSHAM SUMMER FÊTE - held in the churchyard - Saturday 25th July - 2-4pm - in aid of St Mary's Church, Somersham.
Free admission | Traditional Games | Raffle | Tombola | Refreshments | Cakes | White Elephant | Plants & Produce | Parking at the Village Hall | Attractions for all ages!
We are very short of helpers, so please get in touch if you can lend a hand - it would be greatly appreciated! Contact details on the back cover of The Link Newsletter, thank you
Full details of all our Events and Services, and those of our eight linked parishes, appear in every issue of The Link Newsletter.
Our eight linked parishes are: Barking, Battisford, Bricett, Flowton, Offton, Ringshall, Somersham and Willisham.
Monday 3rd August 2026 2:00pm — 4:00pm
NEXT RURAL COFFEE CARAVAN VISIT: Monday, 3rd August - Somersham Meet Up Monday in partnership with the Rural Coffee Caravan. Providing great company and delicious free refreshments on this special Monday, all welcome.
Lots of information & advice on offer - the RURAL COFFEE CARAVAN has information on local and national agencies, organisations, activities and support services.
If there’s something on your mind then chat with the RCC team. If you’ve questions about what’s available locally for you, they’ll help you find the answers.
Often partner organisations join in with a COFFEE CARAVAN visit including any of listed here:
https://ruralcoffeecaravan.org.uk/better-together/
SOMERSHAM MEET UP MONDAYS - 2pm, every Monday (except bank holidays) at the Community Shop - an opportunity to meet up and catch up, with hot drinks and biscuits.
Friday 28th August - Monday 31st August, 2026
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND - whether you’re a real ale enthusiast, cider lover, music fan, or just looking for a brilliant weekend with friends and family — this is the event you won’t want to miss!
Live bands, food, and a fabulous selection of real ales and local ciders - as well as wines, spirits, cocktails - plus low & no, and cordials!
FRIDAY 28th |
8:30pm | THE OPTICS - Soul & Funk
SATURDAY 29th |
2pm | ZIGGY - a tribute to the stars of Reggae & Ska
5pm | OUTNUMBERED - floor-fillers and rock/pop covers
8:30pm | DAVID BOAKES - as MICHAEL JACKSON
SUNDAY 30th |
2pm | THE ORWELLERMEN - Sea Shanties
5pm | GAME ON - 90s Brit Pop
8:30pm | BUZZ - top local favourites!
MONDAY 31st |
1 - 3pm | KIDS DISCO - plus Games & Circus Skills
4:30pm | JESS SIMMONS - Acoustic Set
Friday 28th August - Monday 31st August, 2026 12:00pm — 9:00pm
Get ready for FOUR unforgettable days of fantastic beer, refreshing cider, live music, and plenty of fun at The Duke of Marlborough’s Annual Beer Festival 2026!
Whether you’re a real ale enthusiast, cider lover, music fan, or just looking for a brilliant weekend with friends and family — this is the event you won’t want to miss!
Save the dates now - full line up and more details coming soon…
If you are interested in sponsoring a barrel or dedicating a few hours to volunteer in our beer tent, please enquire at the bar or email enquiries@thedukeofmarlborough.com
Cheers to another legendary festival at The Duke of Marlborough!