Annual Events

You are invited to attend any or all of the following events.

We hope that we have provided a varied and interesting selection of events and trips and always welcome comments, suggestions and help for future events and trips.

Members should continue to monitor this site or the notice-boards at the centres as there may be cancellations or additions to this list throughout the year. If there are other events that interest you and you think there would be sufficient interest, please contact Sylvia Baker Tel: 01449 774333 or use our online form “Contact Us” or any committee member. If members would like to organise an event we would be happy to support and help you to set it up and to sell tickets.

Additions, changes or further details of times or costs etc. to the programme will be advised on your notice board and here on the Upbeat web site.

Other events are being looked at and will be advised in due course.

If you would like to be involved and help with the Upbeat Social and Fund Raising events please contact any Committee member.

2018 Events

Friday 20th April
Quiz Night at The Newbury Centre, Bury St Edmunds
Back by popular demand, you are invited to our Quiz Night hosted by David Axton. This is always a popular fun evening. Tickets £12 includes a fish & chip supper. Bring your own drink. All are welcome. Come a little early for questions to start promptly at 7pm.
Tickets available at all venues. Contact: David Axton 01284 747238
Tuesday 15th May
Upbeat A.G.M. at The Southgate Centre, Bury St Edmunds
Start 7pm. Please come along to the AGM. This is your group and we value your participation and ideas. Nomination forms will be out with the magazine and we are always looking for fresh blood to join the committee. ALL members welcome. Wine & nibbles available
Thursday June 14th
Day trip to Holkham Hall and Wells Next To Sea
Organised by Ilva Maxey. Details to follow.
Friday 22nd June
Quiz Night at The Old School Community Centre, Long Melford
Hosted by Val Carr & Brian Richell. 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start. Tickets £5. You are invited to a Fun evening. All welcome. Bring your friends and test your knowledge on a variety of subjects. You can bring your own drink and nibbles. Tea/coffee will be available. Tickets will be available at all venues. Contact Val 01787 376058 or Brian 01787 881968
Saturday 23rd June
Barn Dance at The Delphi Centre, Sudbury
7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets £11.50 each including a Ploughman’s Supper.
Organised by Friend of Upbeat, Phil Goodyer in association with The Delphi Tea Dance. Featuring “Pluck ‘n’ Squeeze”. Dress code: Seven Brides For Seven Brothers – all things Country. All profits will go to Upbeat, so do support this event.
Contact: Brian Richell 01787 881968 or Phil on 07909 993799 or 01206 262544
Tickets available from Sudbury Tourist Office.
Thursday 5th July
Strawberry Tea at Newton Green Village Hall, Near Sudbury CO10 0QS
2pm to 5pm. Tickets £8. Come & enjoy an afternoon tea with friends. This is always a great way to socialise and make friends in a pleasant setting.
Organised by the Sudbury Group and will include a raffle, music and quiz.
Tickets will be available at all venues
Sunday 29th July
A Treasure Hunt Around Bury St Edmunds
Details and times to follow.
Organised by members Chrissie and Frank Medcraft.
* August Mystery Coach Tour
Date and details to be advised.
Following the great success of last year’s Mystery Tour, Joyce Hurrell has organised another interesting and enjoyable day out. A complete mystery as to where we will end up but a lunch out and a tea/coffee stop will be included.
Friday 14th September River
Trip on the Norfolk Broads
Our River Trips are always oversubscribed and very popular. The day will; include a boat trip with lunch on board and a trip to a Garden & Shopping Centre on the way home. Organiser: Ilva Maxey 01284 787516
Further details are to follow, so watch this space.
Thursday 6th December Christmas Dinner at Ashlar House, Bury St Edmunds
Organised by John & Janet Arnold. These dinners have proved very popular and enjoyable. It is a great venue and the service and food is excellent.
Further details to follow.
* December Christmas Stall at R.C. Treatt, Bury St Edmunds
Daemmon Reeve, our Patron, is CEO of Treatt’s and has kindly invited us back to hold a Christmas Stall with Christmas novelties and food etc to sell to their staff.
We would appreciate any help and items to sell and will advise further details nearer the time.

The Christmas Parties this year will be held on the following dates:

Friday 14th December at Sexton Manor School, Bury St Edmunds
Tuesday 18th December at Long Melford Old School & Community Centre
Wednesday 19th December at The Newbury Centre, Bury St Edmunds
Upbeat will be closed over the Christmas/ New Year period from 19th December until 1st January. We will reopen at The Newbury Centre on the 2nd January 2019