We are now taking your orders for Easter - including for fabulous lamb and other meat from Oak House Farm in Sproughton - artisan cheeses made in Suffolk, East Anglia, across Europe and the UK from cheesemonger Hamish Johnson - real farmhouse ham, chorizo and salami from Lane Farm - and smoked fish from Pinney’s of Orford. Sweet and savoury pies from Country Pies - and fruit & veg from Richards’.
The deadline for EASTER ORDERS and DEPOSITS is Friday 27 March - please pop into the shop or call 07424 955931 for more information.
We are also licensed to sell wine, beer, cider and lager - including from Adnams. Wines include Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Prosecco, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc and more.
OPENING HOURS  
Monday - 8am - 4pm
Tuesday - 9am - 4pm
Wednesday - 9am - 4pm
Thursday - 8am - 4pm
Friday - 9am - 4pm
Saturday - 9am - 1pm
Sunday - CLOSED
• There are alterations to our Opening Hours at Easter, Christmas, New Year and for Bank Holidays, Half Term etc

The new BOND-THEMED murder mystery written by Tom Hitchcock - a RED HOUSE, MURDER MYSTERIES production. Always a fabulous night for Somersham, plus you’ll be sustaining and developing our wonderful village school through FOSS!
Entertaining, interactive, and high-energy stage productions, attracting sell-out crowds.
Organised by and fundraising for: FOSS (Friends of Somersham School)
Tickets £15 - FREE DRINK INCLUDED
FOR TICKETS, please visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/foss-somersham

The Raffle Draw takes place at St Mary’s Church, Nettlestead, IP8 4QS at 2pm on Saturday 28th March 2026. Music and light refreshments will be provided to celebrate. 
Created by local ladies from Nettlestead, Somersham, Willisham, Offton and Battisford. Fourteen ladies offered Pam Shephard their support and they met up weekly across an 18-month period. The ladies all had sewing and craft skills, and helped create 1,575 paper and fabric hexagons, which were delicately sewn together to form a stunning and colourful kingsize bed quilt. Pam says, “I was so delighted with the support from local ladies who offered their time to help create the quilt, which has now been finished.”  This was a chance to win a wonderful heirloom quilt, a labour of love!

The Raffle Draw takes place at St Mary’s Church, Nettlestead, IP8 4QS at 2pm on Saturday 28th March 2026. Music and light refreshments will be provided to celebrate. 

Join us for a Sunday late afternoon of family Chocolate Bingo fun on Sunday 29th March - fundraising for wonderful BARKING PRE-SCHOOL!
Eyes down: 6.30pm - £3 entry per person. Book your table by emailing: enquiries@thedukeofmarlborough.com
Step inside and you’ll be met by a smiling welcome, oak beams, and cosy nooks warmed by inviting fireplaces - enjoy our garden-terrace shaded by our treasured Walnut tree. Surrounded by countryside walks - we are fully dog-friendly.

Every first Thursday of the month welcomes our hugely popular fundraising quiz night!!
£2 per person - max 6 in a team - 7.30pm start
Book a table:  www.thedukeofmarlborough.com/book-a-table  …with QUIZ in the notes
Stowupland Pre-School is our cause for April 2026 - an inclusive setting, welcoming all children and celebrating each and every one of them. Encouraging friendships, fun, play and laughter, whilst providing a range of learning activities in a safe, secure and inquisitive environment www.stowuplandpreschool.org.uk
Over recent years, our fundraising quiz nights have raised thousands of pounds for local charities, local offices of regional and national charities - and particularly, charities with a special meaning for those who live and work here.

Welcome to our DROP-IN AND PLAY EVENT FOR KIDS - £3 per child - MAKE SOME FUN EASTER-THEMED CRAFTS AND TAKE PART IN OUR PUB TREASURE HUNT!
Hop into our countryside pub and let your little ones take part in our Easter-themed craft event - all materials are supplied to let your children create to their heart’s content! Also - take part in our little Easter Treasure Hunt, search around the pub to receive a chocolate prize! Other games will include PIN THE COTTON-TAIL ON THE BUNNY!!

EASTER SATURDAY NIGHT!! Get ready to feel the groove - The Optics are here to light up your night with a dazzling fusion of funk, soul, and Motown magic. The Optics bring timeless classics and fresh energy together for one unforgettable stage Show!!
Get yourself bop-ready for The Hustle, The Bump, and lots of finger-pointing to disco, funk, and soul sounds. Shake down your Bus Stop, Robot, and ….…Funky Chicken!!
Please don’t forget to check our Menus, We regularly update our meal choices to bring you something new and exciting on every visit. To discover the latest food being serving up at The Duke, please view our latest menus below - see our Light Bites and Children’s menus at the foot of the Main Menu!  https://thedukeofmarlborough.com/food-and-drink/

Our services here at Somersham Church for April are Holy Communion at 9.30am on Sunday the 12th, and a family service at 10am on Sunday the 26th.
Maundy Thursday, Battisford - Holy Communion - April 2nd, 5:00pm
Good Friday, Flowton - Devotional Quiet Hour - April 3rd, 2:00pm
Easter Day, Flowton - Holy Communion - April 5th, 8:00am
Easter Day, Willisham - Holy Communion - April 5th, 9:30am
Full details of all Easter and April Services for Barking, Battisford, Bricett, Flowton, Offton, Ringshall, Somersham and Willisham are in the back of The Link Newsletter, thank you.

We're thrilled to host local singer-songwriters Jess Simmons and Matt Whitton at The Duke of Marlborough for some lovely music on Easter Sunday!
We proudly serve award-winning traditional ales and craft beers, alongside a rotating selection of seasonal brews. You’ll also find a great range of keg beers, lagers, ciders, wines, spirits, liqueurs, cocktails plus low & no-alcohol options, and cordials : something to suit every taste! 
We are delighted to have added NORFOLK RUM to our range of spirits (March 2026) - it is entirely produced in England, triple-distilled in copper alembics, using only the finest botanicals and pure molasses.

Well played Somersham Football Club Veterans!
Our team beat Cavendish FC Veterans on Sunday afternoon in the Norfolk & Suffolk Veterans League ‘Shield Cup’ - they now progress to the Quarter Finals of the competition.
2 : 2 - Somersham FC Veterans won 4 - 1 on penalties
:: SFC Vets match goals scored by Paul Strutt & Kieren Cotterell.
Captains: Darren Luck / Dan English Manager/Player: Craig Fordham how_di@hotmail.com
Please contact Craig if you’re interested in playing or helping to run the team, thank you! We are a Veterans team for male players over-35, Division Two South of the Norfolk & Suffolk Veterans League.