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We’re currently in the process of trying to recruit more ‘eBay champions’ – dedicated retail volunteers who play a unique role, cherry-picking and spotting the potential of particular items, maximising sales and raising key funds to support our vital work. Here’s a press release from late last year, for more information.

Given that we have a particular need at your local EACH shop, I’ve been asked ..read more

The funeral and thanksgiving service for Kathleen Hill will be held at St John’s Methodist Church, Sudbury, this Friday 9th January at 1pm.  All are welcome.

Kathleen was a regular helper at Kettle & Fish while her health allowed.

Her husband, Revd Malcolm Hill, died last summer. Malcolm was a former minister at Sudbury United Reformed Church, and an active supporter of calls for world justice and peace.

This Saturday, 20 December, we are meeting at All Saints’ Church Hall, Sudbury, hosted by New Life Church, from 8 to 9.30am for a light breakfast, a time of fellowship and a time for prayer.

Do join us if you can. You will be most welcome, whether you have never been before, or have not been for a couple of years, or are a regular!

There are no Prayer Breakfasts on 27 December and 3 January; they resume, after the Christmas break, ..read more

Kettle & Fish is a Christian Community Café. Volunteer helpers come from various local churches. It is usually open every Thursday except the first in the month.

Kettle & Fish will next be open on Thursday, 15 January. Please do drop in and see us then. We will be serving the same delicious food and providing the same friendly welcome as always, 10am to 1.30pm at Suffolk Road Church, next to Aldi.

The dates for the coming weeks are:

January 15, 22, 29.

Please ..read more

In Sudbury, we observe the eight days from Saturday 17 to Saturday 24 January.

Day 1: Saturday 17 January, 8 – 9:30 am, Prayer Breakfast at All Saints’ Church Hall, Sudbury, hosted by Holy Trinity Church.

Day 2: Sunday 18 January, 6:30 pm, United Service at St Gregory’s Church, Sudbury. Preacher: Revd Andrew Doarks.

Day 3: Monday 19 January, 12:30, at Number Seventy-Two, North Street, Sudbury (short service).

Day 4: Tuesday 20 January, 12:30, at All Saints’ Church Hall, Sudbury (short service, led by Ruth ..read more

Saturday 28th March, 10am – 3pm, at Sudbury Town Hall & Sudbury Arts Centre.

Sudbury on Show is a biennial celebration of the many community organisations that make Sudbury unique.

Churches Together, some individual churches, other Christian organisations, Sudbury Fairtrade – these are among the groups that have had stalls in some previous years. Applications are now open. The deadline is Monday 9th February 2026.

For more details, and to apply, go to www.sudbury-tc.gov.uk/sudbury-on-show .

We wish you all a very Blessed Christmastime.

From Lesley and Claire.

Number 72 – The Family and Community Network.

Office open Mon to Thurs / 9.00 am to 4.00 pm (term time only).

Tel. 01787 310610, email info@number72.net, website www.number72.net .

This Saturday, 13 December, we are meeting at Wetherspoons, from 8 to 9.30am for a light breakfast, a time of fellowship and a time for prayer.

When we meet at Wetherspoons (Grover & Allen, North Street) the plan is:

Order teas and coffees on arrival at 8.00 am. 45 minutes’ prayer time. Order breakfasts and enjoy. (Payment to be made when ordering at the bar).

Do join us if you can. You will be most welcome, whether you have never been before, or have not ..read more

Kettle & Fish is a Christian Community Café. Volunteer helpers come from various local churches. It is usually open every Thursday except the first in the month.

Kettle & Fish is open this Thursday, 11 December, for the last opening of the year. Please do drop in and see us then. We will be serving the same delicious food and providing the same friendly welcome as always, 10am to 1.30pm at Suffolk Road Church, next to Aldi.

The dates for the coming ..read more

St Mary’s church in Chilton will be holding its annual carol service on Sunday 14th December at 3pm. It often followed by mince pies and mulled wine.

There is usually parking at Skyview Systems, 9 Church Field Road, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury, CO10 2YA. The church is behind the car park.