Notes from a recent meeting are here . Plans for Fairtrade Fortnight.(September 21st to 4th October) are included.

There is a revised list of Fairtrade-goods-and-where-to-buy .

All churches are reminded to check, and where appropriate, renew their FT status.

Date of next meeting:Thursday21st May 2026 at 7.30pm at St John’s Methodist Church, York Road. Volunteers to join the group are welcomed.

Help Us Create a Life-Changing Sensory Library for Suffolk Families.

See details .

See the Spring 2026 Newsletter to read about improvements to the buildings (former URC), news of relevance to many organisations, and a variety of events in the coming months..

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Given the exceptional circumstances in the Middle East, I am contacting all constituents with this one-off email to provide the latest advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Please find below.

British nationals currently in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates should register their presence to receive direct updates from the FCDO.

To register: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-office-travel-advice-updates

The FCDO phone lines are also open 24/7 to provide consular support to affected British nationals. Those with ..read more

This Saturday, 7 March we are at St Catherine’s, Long Melford, 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!

On 14 March, we are at St John’s Methodist Church, York Road, Sudbury.

The list to the end of May is here .

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

Kettle & Fish is next open on Thursday, 12 March. 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. From March, K&F will normally be open only on the ..read more

This year material for the World Day of Prayer has been prepared by the women of Nigeria, based on Matthew 11:28-30.  There will be a service on Friday 6th March at 2pm at Glemsford Methodist Church, Tye Green, Glemsford, CO10 7RH.  All Welcome.

Number 72 faces increasing demand for its services at the same time as a funding crisis. Our existing funding will last only to Easter. We would love to secure an additional £3,000 a month to cover the basic costs. If you can help, please go to https://www.number72.net/donate The website also outlines how families and individuals are helped by Number 72.

Saturday 11th April, at All Saints’ Church Hall.

Ploughman’s Supper included.

Tickets £12.50 in advance from Malcolm Snow.

For details, see flier .

In aid of St Gregory’s & All Saints’ Church Funds.

Sudbury Gainsborough WI, for BHF & Mind.

Wednesday 8 April 2026, 7.00 – 9.30pm.

Friars Hall, The Hive, School Lane, Sudbury CO10 2HA.

See details .