10:00 AM - LONG MELFORD BOOK FAIR

28 exhibitors selling a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books at this long established fair. Thousands of books available. Also often postcards and ephemera. Home made refreshments available. Free parking. Admission £1 (children under 15 free).

Web Site: www.missingbookfairs.co.uk

Contact: Chris Missing on 01245 361609

Venue: Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel) in Long Melford.

7:30 PM - SOCIETY FOR MUSIC IN CLARE CHURCH: MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD

Optima Musica present the sounds and rhythms of the countries and continents which took part in the World Cup. Tickets at £8.50 (students etc £5)available from Clare Pharmacy, Landers Bookshop High Steet, Long Melford) , Balaam's Music (Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds) Compact Music (North Street, Sudbury) Peter Shaw 01787 278826 and Tony Taylor 01787 277421. Complimentary glass of wine and 'nibbles'.

Contact: a.taylor55@btinternet..com

Venue: Clare Parish Church

8:00 AM - SUMMER FUN CLUB

A summer fun club will be held again this year in Clare Country Park. The club will be open Monday to Friday for two weeks from Monday 9 August. Children from three years upwards can attend to take part in the wide range of activities including nature trails, water play, ball games and a mini beast hunt. A full day session from 8am to 6pm will cost £18 whilst a half day morning or afternoon session will cost £10. Drop into the Visitors Centre in the Country Park between 11am and 1pm on Saturday 3 July to book your childs place or contact Danielle Taylor.

Contact: parishclerk@clare-uk.com on 01787 277723

Venue: Clare Castle Country Park in Clare.

2:00 PM - CLARE SEEKERS SOCIAL CLUB

Clare Seekers Social Club for the visually impaired August meeting - a social afternoon with 'have a go' craft. Anyone with a visual impairment living in Clare or the surrounding villages is very welcome to join this friendly social club. Transport to the club is provided. If you would like to know more about Clare Seekers please contact the coordinator Trudi Nicoll on 01440 785407.

Contact: pauline.broad1@btinternet.com on 01440 785840

Venue: Clare Old School Community Centre in Clare.

5:00 PM - FREE BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL AT THE HALF MOON PUB, BELCHAMP ST PAUL

4TH ANNUAL FREE MUSIC AND BEER FESTIVAL AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY AT 'THE HALF MOON' BELCHAMP ST PAUL. BBQ open throughout weekend FROM SAT. FULL MENU INSIDE THE PUB FRIDAY NIGHT FROM 7-9PM BANDS; SAT 28TH AUG 2-4PM 'STORY' 6-8PM 'STEVE LINTON' SUN 29TH AUG 2-4PM 'JUDITH CHARMERS' 6-8PM 'ROBBIE GLADWELL' MON 30TH AUG 2-4PM 'SELION JAZZ' EVERYONE WELCOME. FREE TO ALL DONT MISS A GREAT WEEKEND OF REFRESHMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT.

Web Site: www.halfmoonbelchamp.co.uk

Contact: pacton@btconnect.com on 01787 277 402

Venue: THE HALF MOON PUB, in BELCHAMP ST PAUL.

7:30 PM - SOCIETY FOR MUSIC IN CLARE CHURCH: JAZZ

Traditional Jazz by the Stour Valley Stompers. Spritual, Dixieland, Swing. Tickets at £8.50 (students £5) available from Clare Pharmacy, Landers Bookshop (High Street, Long Melford), Balaams Music (Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds), Compact Music (North Street, Sudbury), Peter Shaw 01787 278826 or Tony Taylor 01787 277421. There will be a complimentary glass of wine and 'nibbles'.

Contact: a.taylor55@btinternet..com

Venue: Clare Parish Church

10:00 AM - LONG MELFORD BOOK FAIR

28 exhibitors selling a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books at this long established fair. Thousands of books available. Also often postcards and ephemera. Home made refreshments available. Free parking. Admission £1 (children under 15 free).

Web Site: www.missingbookfairs.co.uk

Contact: Chris Missing on 01245 361609

Venue: Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel) in Long Melford.

7:30 PM - CLARE & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Gardeners Question and Answer Evening. New members and visitors welcome. For more information phone Olive Smith, 01787 277082.

Venue: Old School Community Centre Hall 2 in Clare.

2:00 PM - CLARE SEEKERS SOCIAL CLUB

Clare Seekers Social Club for the visually impaired September meeting with guest speaker Lesley Bannister - Life with my guide dog. Anyone with a visual impairment living in Clare or the surrounding villages is very welcome to join this friendly social club. Transport to the club is provided. If you would like to know more about Clare Seekers please contact the coordinator Trudi Nicoll on 01440 785407.

Contact: pauline.broad1@btinternet.com on 01440 785840

Venue: Clare Old School Community Centre in Clare.

7:30 PM - CLARE CARPET BOWLS CLUB AGM

Start of the 2010-2011 season. The AGM will last around 15 minutes and be followed by club practices. New members are very welcome, especially if they are younger than 50! Carpet Bowls is very enjoyable and this is more of a social club it is so enjoyable. Come along and see for yourselves.

Contact: ron.longland@btinternet.com on 01787 277769

Venue: Hall 3, Community Centre in Clare.

12:00 AM - TOUR OF BRITAIN CYCLE RACE

The Tour of Britain annual elite cycling race stage 7 will be coming to Suffolk on 17 September 2010 and is considered to be one of the cornerstones of the UK sporting calender and the country's biggest cycling event. The race will start in Bury St Edmunds at 10.15 am and will be passing through Suffolk towns including Clare between 11.00 am to 11.25 am. Come out and celebrate this prestige carnival atmosphere event which will be shown on ITV 4 each night between 7.00 - 8.00 pm. The cyclists will consist of 17 teams from ten different countries, 5 British teams, 8 Tour De France teams, 100 riders and 8 medalists from Beijing Olympics. If you need further information please do not hesitate to contact tourofbritain@suffolk.gov.uk

Web Site: http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/

Contact: tourofbritain@suffolk.gov.uk on 01473 264654

Venue: Clare High Street in Clare.

12:00 PM - THE 5TH PLOUGH BEER FESTIVAL

the 5th Plough Beer Festival will be held from Thursday 23rd September 2010 through to close of business on Sunday 26th September. Open all day every day throughout the festival til at least 11pm. Fantastic live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. 15 plus real ales and ciders/perry. Theme- "Your Choice"; we're asking you to choose your favourite ales from anywhere within the UK and we promise that at least 60% of the ales featured will be chosen by you! Voting is taking place now by completing a vote slip (available from the Plough Inn bar) or by emailing us at info@theploughhundon.co.uk with your name and choices.

Web Site: www.theploughhundon.co.uk

Contact: info@theploughhundon.co.uk on 01440 786789

Venue: The Plough Inn at Hundon in Hundon.

7:30 PM - CLARE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AUTUMN MEETING

Members Meeting, open to existing Members and also to other businesses wishing to join.

Contact: ron.longland@btinternet.com on 01787 277769

Venue: Committee Room, CommunityCentre in Clare.

8:30 PM - THE SMOKIN' HOGS PLAY LIVE AT THE 5TH PLOUGH BEER FEST!

Join us at the 5th Plough Beer fest for an awesome evening of punchy, rockin' blues from the Smokin' Hogs (check them out at www.smokinhogs.com). Admission is free. The Smokin' Hogs deliver high energy R&B sounds with a leaning towards the British Blues Boom of the 1960's. This tight outfit have played at several festivals and have enjoyed rave reviews- don't miss out!

Web Site: www.theploughhundon.co.uk

Contact: info@theploughhundon.co.uk on 01440 786789

Venue: The Plough Inn at Hundon in Hundon.

8:30 PM - JURASSIC ROCK PLAY LIVE AT THE 5TH HUNDON PLOUGH BEER FESTIVAL

We are most excited to welcome stunning local talent JURASSIC ROCK back to the Plough to headline on the Saturday evening of the 5th Plough Beer Fest! Tony, Bob, Paul and Jon went down an absolute storm at the last festival so please arrive early to bag yourself a good spot for a superb evening of feelgood rock 'n' roll, blues and soul. Why not check them out at www.jurassicrock.co.uk

Web Site: www.theploughhundon.co.uk

Contact: info@theploughhundon.co.uk on 01440 786789

Venue: The Hundon Plough in Hundon.

8:00 PM - THE HARVS PLAY LIVE AT THE 5TH PLOUGH BEER FESTIVAL

A welcome return for the Harvs to the Plough! The Harvs are an amazing acoustic duo who cover songs and tunes from two hundred years ago and older, mingling comfortably alongside some of the latest to be released. Nothing is safe. Material is from everywhere and pretty much everywhen. Check them out at www.theharvs.com. Father and son Ian and Liam say of themselves; "Both of us sing, sometimes melody, sometimes harmony. We both like a good laugh. We both like hecklers. And we both like what we do. Nuff said." Free entry but arriving early is advised, as the Harvs always enjoy an enthusiastic crowd!

Web Site: www.theploughhundon.co.uk

Contact: info@theploughhundon.co.uk on 01440 786789

Venue: The Hundon Plough in Hundon.

10:00 AM - CLARE ART CLUB AUTUMN EXHIBITION

Clare Art Club Autumn Exhibition and sale of member's original paintings, prints, crafts and cards. Demonstrations, children's art competition, prize draw and refreshments. Admission free. Friday 1st October - Sunday 3rd October 10am - 5pm (4pm Sunday)

Contact: davidgilbert23@yahoo.co.uk on 01787 280696

Venue: Clare Town Hall in Clare.

10:00 AM - CLARE ART CLUB AUTUMN EXHIBITION

Clare Art Club Autumn Exhibition and sale of member's original paintings, prints, crafts and cards. Demonstrations, children's art competition, prize draw and refreshments. Admission free. Friday 1st October - Sunday 3rd October 10am - 5pm (4pm Sunday)

Contact: davidgilbert23@yahoo.co.uk on 01787 280696

Venue: Clare Town Hall in Clare.

10:00 AM - CLARE ART CLUB AUTUMN EXHIBITION

Clare Art Club Autumn Exhibition and sale of member's original paintings, prints, crafts and cards. Demonstrations, children's art competition, prize draw and refreshments. Admission free. Friday 1st October - Sunday 3rd October 10am - 5pm (4pm Sunday)

Contact: davidgilbert23@yahoo.co.uk on 01787 280696

Venue: Clare Town Hall in Clare.

2:00 PM - CLARE SEEKERS SOCIAL CLUB

Clare Seekers Social Club for the visually impaired October meeting - a social afternoon of nostalgia. Anyone with a visual impairment living in Clare or the surrounding villages is very welcome to join this friendly social club. Transport to the club is provided. If you would like to know more about Clare Seekers please contact the coordinator Trudi Nicoll on 01440 785407.

Contact: pauline.broad1@btinternet.com on 01440 785840

Venue: Clare Old School Community Centre in Clare.

7:00 PM - AN EVENING WITH INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED RONNIE BUCKINGHAM

Ronnie is an acclaimed International celebrity medium. His unbelievable accuracy has made him one of the most successful mediums of our time, with both the media and private readings alike. There is a 4 month waiting list for private readings with Ronnie. Ronnie has appeared on Big Brother twice — analysing doodles and T- shirt designs. Predicting the last four housemates, including the winner, he was even given a chapter in the Big Brother book- ‘Inside Big Brother’. He has also analysed a doodle for Tara Palmer-Tomkinson who then wrote “Ronnie, the man who knows more about me than I do” Ronnie has made many TV & radio appearances, including 15 television appearances on Mystic Challenge (SkyTV), RI:SE Breakfast Show (Channel4), Scream Team (Sky TV) and has even appeared on Kilroy Show as a Healer. This very special evening is £25 per ticket, including a three course meal. The meal starts at 7pm, as Ronnie will appear at 9pm sharp. The event is limited to 55 guests only, so please get in touch with us to purchase your tickets.

Web Site: www.theploughhundon.co.uk

Contact: info@theplouhghundon.co.uk on 01440 786789

Venue: The Plough Inn in Hundon.

10:00 AM - LONG MELFORD BOOK FAIR

28 exhibitors selling a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books at this long established fair. Thousands of books available. Also often postcards and ephemera. Home made refreshments available. Free parking. Admission £1 (children under 15 free).

Web Site: www.missingbookfairs.co.uk

Contact: Chris Missing on 01245 361609

Venue: Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel) in Long Melford.

2:00 PM - CLARE & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Autum Flower and Produce Show. Entries invited, classes include vegetables, fruit, pot plants, cookery, preserves and home made wine. Classes for children to enter. This show has divisions for 'Late Exhibition Chrysanthemums'. New exhibitors are welcome for any of the classes. For more inforamtion about the shows or Horticultural Society please phone Olive Smith, Secretary on 01787 277082

Contact: 01787 277082

Venue: Clare Town Hall in clare.

2:00 PM - CLARE SEEKERS SOCIAL CLUB

Clare Seekers Social Club for the visually impaired November meeting with guest speaker. Anyone with a visual impairment living in Clare or the surrounding villages is very welcome to join this friendly social club. Transport to the club is provided. If you would like to know more about Clare Seekers please contact the coordinator Trudi Nicoll on 01440 785407.

Contact: pauline.broad1@btinternet.com on 01440 785840

Venue: Clare Old School Community Centre in Clare.

10:00 AM - LONG MELFORD BOOK FAIR

28 exhibitors selling a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books at this long established fair. Thousands of books available. Also often postcards and ephemera. Home made refreshments available. Free parking. Admission £1 (children under 15 free).

Web Site: www.missingbookfairs.co.uk

Contact: Chris Missing on 01245 361609

Venue: Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel) in Long Melford.

2:00 PM - CLARE SEEKERS SOCIAL CLUB

Clare Seekers Social Club for the visually impaired Christmas Party. Anyone with a visual impairment living in Clare or the surrounding villages is very welcome to join this friendly social club. Transport to the club is provided. If you would like to know more about Clare Seekers please contact the coordinator Trudi Nicoll on 01440 785407.

Contact: pauline.broad1@btinternet.com on 01440 785840

Venue: Clare Old School Community Centre in Clare.