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.

Our shop supplies daily essentials as well as useful ingredients. Plus, we stock household cleaning items, goods for cats and dogs, batteries (plus battery recycling facility), anti-freeze, bird-food, firelighters, kindling, some family healthcare items and toiletries, and much more!.
We are also pleased to offer quality goods from Suffolk and East Anglian food producers - many of whom are local, regional or national award-winners.  
We sell official MID SUFFOLK waste and recycling bags, and postage stamps - plus we have lovely Easter cards in stock!
Please see below for our Easter opening times:

This calm service includes poems and music to aid remembrance and reflection, and a chance to light a candle or two in memory of loved ones. Everybody is welcome, even if you just want to sit and let it wash over you.“It would be hard to arrive in Flowton in spring today and not be pleased to be there. By May, the trees in the hedgerows gather, and the early leaves send shadows dappling across the lane,”  Simon Knott, Suffolk Churches: www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/churchlists.htm

Each month, every 3rd Wednesday is Prize Bingo Night in Somersham - and all ages are welcome!
The next Village Hall Bingo Night is on 15th April.
It costs £1:00 per book - and this includes free refreshments.
Remaining proceeds go towards Village Hall fundraising.
There’s plenty of parking space at the Village Hall - which is accessible - and it’s nice and warm inside, we look forward to seeing you!

Thursday 16th April -Test your TV knowledge for chance to win cash prizes!!
£2 per person - Max 6 in a team - 7.30pm start (new theme each month)
Think you know your soaps, dramas, sitcoms and more?? Well, come along and test your smarts by joining us for a fab fun evening of TV-themed quiz rounds…gather your team and get ready for a night of TV trivia!! - please see our menus if you wish to book supper as well (Light Bites and Children‘s selections on the Main Menu) - https://thedukeofmarlborough.com/food-and-drink/
** Who will be crowned the Duke of Marlborough ‘TV Trivia Champion’?!?! CASH 1st and 2nd place prizes…..The Quizmaster will grill you on all things TV!
Booking your table is highly recommended - please book your table at: www.thedukeofmarlborough.com/book-a-table (Please add QUIZ in the notes)

Kick off 10:30am Somersham FC U18 versus Holbrook Hornets U18 - at Somersham Playing Field, Suffolk IP8 4PF. All supporters are always made to feel very welcome - and are encouraged to support home and away matches, thank you! 
SFC U18 play in the UNDER 18 SUPER LEAGUE of the Suffolk Youth Football League  : and are managed by Al Chester al.chester69@gmail.com  with Craig Fordham as assistant manager.

Kick off 11am Coplestonians U12 Tigers versus Somersham U12 Wyverns - at Copleston School Pitch 5 - Foxhall Road, Ipswich IP3 8LJ                  
Away supporters are always very welcome!                                                        
SFC U12 Wyverns : a mixed-team managed by Tom and Sarah Hitchcock Somwyverns@outlook.com

Happy Hours at the Duke of Marlborough - every week! Enjoy a range of selected drinks at a reduced price!
Wednesday 5 – 6pm
Thursday 5 – 6pm
Friday 5 – 6pm
Sunday 5 – 6pm
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! ONLY selected drinks at a reduced price!

We also offer standard and premium lagers and ciders as well as the No.1 Suffolk cider, Aspalls. We’re also proud to have the famous Hawkstone Premium Lager on tap, as well as Adnams Broadside - which delivers deep, rich flavours of fruitcake, almonds, and dark malts, making it a truly satisfying strong ale. Brewed with East Anglian Malt. ONLY selected drinks at a reduced price!