OCTOBER 2022 – JANUARY 2023 BOOK TICKETS AT THEAPEX.CO.UK01284758000 THE APEX 1 CHARTER SQUARE BURY ST EDMUNDS IP33 3FD YOUR WHAT’SGUIDEFULLTOON
With a typically varied programme at The Apex this Autumn, you can enjoy classical music, jazz, blues, folk, pop, poetry, comedy, sport and gardening!
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There’s hit songs from Howard Jones, Leo Sayer, Steve Harley and Matt Cardle; contemporary folk from Seth Lakeman and The Magpie Arc; Scottish jigs and reels from Skipinnish, Blazin’ Fiddles, Talisk and Peatbog Faeries; and country music from Beth Nielsen Chapman.
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Tennis hero Sue Barker will share her story; forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd sheds light on some of his high-profile autopsies; Ned Boulting gives us unreliable advice on how to win the Tour de France and I know a few Liverpool FC fans who are going to love an evening with legends Bruce Grobbelaar, Sammy Lee and Phil Thompson.
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There’s great jazz from the BBC Big Band and Claire Martin; Two-Tone Ska with Neville Staple - From The Specials; joyous guitar pop from The Undertones; solo work from Hugh Cornwell and a glorious collision of styles and genres from Martin Stevenson & The Daintees.
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Although the evenings with Adam Frost and Pam Ayres have sold out, there are still tickets for other spoken word shows.
There is so much more on offer… please dive into this brochure and I hope you find much to enjoy.
WEDBARKERSUE5OCT7.30pm 1 book & 1 ticket £31.50* 1 book & 2 tickets £53* Calling The Shots: Sue will talk about her life, from Britain’s No.1 Tennis player to four decades as a TV broadcaster, and the battles and dramas she faced along the way. SATLIVE/WIRE1OCT8pm £21.50* A(£23.50*standingseated)HighVoltagetribute to AC/DC, with cannons and a full bank of Marshall amps and a set list ranging from ‘Back in Black’, through to 2020 release ‘PWR UP’. NEVILLE STAPLE –FROM THE SPECIALS SAT 8 OCT 7.30pm £21.50* standing (£24* seated) Former Special, Neville Staple celebrates the 40th Anniversary of ‘Ghost Town’, with a fun, stomping, nostalgic trip through 2-Tone Ska hits like ‘A Message to You Rudy’, ‘Rat Race’, ‘Gangsters’ and more. Joining the well-loved rude boy and his band, will be the East London rock ‘n’ roll Ska outfit Buster Shuffle, and other surprise star guests along the way. OCTOBER 2022 – JANUARY 2023 4
FAT COMEDYCAT CLUB SUN 9 OCT, 13 NOV & 11 DEC 8pm • £13.50* For line-ups, Agewww.fatcatcomedyclub.comseeGuidance14+ TUEFAERIESPEATBOG11OCT8pm £21* Hailing(£22.50*standingseated)fromtheIsle of Skye, the Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mix of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves, with a dazzling myriad of influences, from jigs and reels through Dance beats, African rhythms and more. THUDARE13OCT 8pm £26.50* standing adv (£28.50* seated adv)
“We wanted to write an album that translated well to live performance. Road To Eden has some great anthems, energy and power. We can’t wait to play the new songs live” – Darren Wharton.WWW.THEAPEX.CO.UK
Led by former Thin Lizzy keyboard player, Darren Wharton, UK Rock band Dare come to The Apex as part of a 12-date tour to support the release of their 10th studio album Road To Eden. It has a harder rock edge than previous albums, whilst still retaining the atmospheric sound, and anthemic melodies that has become the band’s signature trademark.
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The£31.50*award-winning Elio Pace and his amazing band perform more classic Billy Joel albums in their ‘The and ‘Turnstiles’.
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HOWARD NICKACOUSTICJONESTRIOWITHBEGGS&ROBIN OCT 7.30pm Hailed£31.50*by many as an electronic music pioneer, these acoustic shows with Nick Beggs and Robin Boult bring a fresh take on Howard’s best-known hits and provide an opportunity to hear his inspirations and recollections. “I am really excited about the trio tour we have planned for 2022,” says Howard. “I thought the time was right for us to bring the fun of this acoustic show back home. I will play a range of songs from the Hojo canon including old and new hits, as well as some deep cuts and fan favourites.”
TUELEGENDSLIVERPOOL18OCT7.30pm
AN EVENING WITH £38.50* (VIP tix available) Stories and banter from European Cup Winners and Captain Phil Thompson, Sammy Lee and Bruce Grobbelaar. Hosted by Jed Stone.
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The£26.50*unsung heroes of the British Prog movement, Caravan were at the heart of the 1970s Canterbury rock scene, and produced their own brand of “superior pop music, full of taste, craftsmanship and hard work” (NME). The current line-up includes founding member Pye Hastings and Geoffrey Richardson (joined 1972). OCT 8pm
£26* Number’Cousin’,‘Jimmyincludingguitar-popA(£28.50*standingseated)glorioussetofclassichits&anthems,‘GetOverYou’,Jimmy’,‘MyPerfect‘You’veGotMyand‘TeenageKicks’.
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Forensic£26.50* pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd has performed over 23,000 autopsies, including some of the most high-profile cases of recent times, including the Hungerford Massacre, the Princess Diana inquiry, and 9/11. His evidence has put killers behind bars, freed the innocent, and turned open-and-shut cases on their heads. Yet all this has come at a huge personal cost.
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WWW.THEAPEX.CO.UK WEDSAYERLEO26OCT 7.30pm British£36* music legend celebrating his 50th anniversary in music with boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show; including ‘Thunder In My Heart’, ‘Moonlighting’, ‘One Man Band’, ‘The Show Must Go On’, ‘When I Need You’ and ‘You Make Me Feel Like Dancing’. FRISKIPINNISH28OCT7.30pm Encompassing£23.50* the best of traditional and contemporary Scottish music, with boundless energy and a strong mix of powerful bagpipe, fiddle and accordion led tunes. PAM AYRES TUE 1 NOV 7.30pm SOLD OUT! ADAM FROST MON 31 OCT 7.30pm SOLD OUT! SATSYNERGY29&SUN30 OCT 11am & 2.30pm • £11.50* Students from Alison Dando School of Dance celebrate teamwork and the joy of dance through Ballet, Tap, Modern, Streetdance and danceContemporaryroutines. 11
01284 758000 WEDCHAPMANNIELSENBETH2NOV8pm £33.50*, £28.50* Inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2016, this Nashville-based singer has released 13 solo albums and written hit songs for Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Roberta Flack and many more. 12
WWW.THEAPEX.CO.UK CLAIRE MARTIN WITH THE DAVID NEWTON TRIO THU 3 NOV 7.30pm Claire£25* has recently been awarded ‘Best Singer 2022’ at the 2022 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. An established tour de force on the UK jazz scene, Claire has been awarded the OBE for her services to jazz and won the British Jazz Awards seven times. David Newton is 13 times winner of the Best Pianist in the British Jazz Awards, while Alex is one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and Europe, being instantly recognised by his dark, husky sound. 13
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Nancy£19.50*Kerr, Martin Simpson, Findlay Napier, Tom Wright and Alex Hunter update the classic 60s and 70s British folk/rock sound with excellent songs, lush harmonies, scything electric guitars, gorgeous fiddle lines and rock-solid bass and drums.
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WED 9 NOV 7.30pm Soul£20* / blues royalty Jo Harman joins Grammywinning Mike Farris for a double header of powerhouse vocalists with a great band. Mixing gospel, rock, soul, blues and more, Mike Farris has a “Supersized voice filled with the electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings” (Rolling Stone). UK’s award winning, Radio 2 play-listed, multi-million streaming vocalist Jo Harman is, according to Rag n Bone man ‘one of the UK’S finest talents’ with ‘A voice that leaves you speechless’ – Huey Morgan (BBC Radio 2).
SATLAKEMANSETH5NOV7.30pm Still£26.50*atthe forefront of the new British folk movement, Seth released his new studio album ‘Make Your Mark’ in November 2021, the first single ‘Higher We Aspire’ was playlisted on BBC Radio 2.
WWW.THEAPEX.CO.UK THUBOULTINGNED10NOV7.30pm ITV’s£26.50*Tour de France commentator brings a rough guide to the tactics (pedal faster) and challenges (not pedalling fast enough) of ‘How To Win The Tour de France’. Or at least ‘How To Watch It On The Telly’. RBL C FRIREMEMBRANCEFESTIVALGROUPOF11NOV7pm Festival£15* of Remembrance and Sunset Ceremony with R.A.F. Honington Voluntary Band. All proceeds to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. BURY BACH CHOIR: HANDEL MESSIAH SAT 12 NOV 7pm £26.50*, £21.50*, £16.50* Enjoy the energy and variety of Handel’s best-known work, performed by Bury Bach Choir and Suffolk Baroque Players. Featuring the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ and many other famous numbers, Messiah is in turn colourful and light, then stirring and majestic. 15
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WEDCOLLINSJUDY16NOV7.30pm
The£22.50*Blazers pack the passion and sensitivity of Scotland’s traditional music into a single show – demonstrating the diversity of Highland and Island fiddle playing, with exciting ensemble sets and skilful solos, backed by guitar and piano.
THUCORNWELLHUGH17NOV8.15pm £29* Formerly(£31.50*standingseated)themain songwriter of The Strangler’s most memorable songs, Hugh’s recent solo work ‘Moments of Madness’ is an album of acute, pithy and witty observations and social commentary.
Singer£31.50*of ‘Send in the Clowns’, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)’ and ‘Both Sides Now’. Judy’s landmark 1967 album, ‘Wildflowers’ featured originals alongside songs by not-yet household names, such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Jacques Brel. In her 50-plus years in music, she has evolved into a poetic, storytelling songwriter enjoying an artistic renaissance.
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MONSHAWJOANNETAYLOR28NOV7.30pm £60.50*, £40.50* Now one of the hottest live acts on the modern Blues scene, Joanne and her band return to The Apex with songs from her highly acclaimed new release and fan favourites. ‘The Blues Album’ was produced by Joe Bonamassa, it topped Billboard Magazine’s Official Blues Album Chart and was voted No.1 Most Played Blues Album of 2021 by the Independent Blues Broadcaster’s Association. SATSINFONIASUFFOLK19NOV7.30pm Autumn£14.50* Concert of classical favourites, with guest conductor Chris Braime. Butterworth: The Banks of the Green Willow; Elgar: Sea Pictures with soloist Jessica Gillingwater; Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 5. SUNTALISK20NOV 7.30pm £17.50* standing (£19* seated) With their CambridgemainclosedRadioMusicwonandfusiongenre-bending,innovative,globetrottingofconcertina,guitarfiddle,TaliskhaveaBBCAlbaScotsTradAwardandaBBC2FolkAward,andSaturdaynight’sstageatthe2019FolkFestival. 18
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TUE 29 NOV 7.30pm Known£20* for their incredible range of styles, genres, tempos and moods, from rootsy pop, Rockabilly and show tunes to straight-forward rock and punk, Martin and his band’s live performances combine intimacy with playful humour and warm self-deprecation. Martin began his career as a busker aged 15 and developed his song-writing technique by learning a few licks from a Spanish guitar book followed by Jazz, Blues, Country, Skiffle, Reggae, etc. Eventually, this glorious collision of styles would become his trademark.
THE SWEET THU 1 DEC 8pm £29* Blitz(£31.50*standingseated)ofHits:iconic singles including ‘Ballroom Blitz’, ‘Fox on the Run’, ‘Blockbuster’, ‘Hellraiser’, ‘Little Willy’, ‘Love Is Like Oxygen’, and many more. SUNFRIENDSFISHERMAN’S4DEC2pm&7.30pm SOLD OUT! WEDCRUTTENDENHAL30NOV7.30pm It’s£20*Best You Hear It From Me: Hal’s back to being single. But it’s all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he’s made a cracking show about it...
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WEDCROONERS7DEC7.30pm With£25* its tongue firmly in its cheek, Crooners is a rip-roaring comedy musical with an injection of Big Band Swing. Fronted by three suave and sophisticated crooners, backed by the outstanding musicianship of The Mini Big Band, the show is full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers from some of the greatest crooners of all time: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole and more.
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WEDBRAKESTURIN14DEC8pm £26.50*TurinBrakes come to The Apex to mark the release of their ninth studio album – ‘Wide-Eyed Nowhere’. Since releasing the Mercury Prize-shortlisted ‘Optimist’ LP in March 2001 (achieving gold status in the UK), the band has racked up seven top 40 singles, seven top 40 albums and over a million record sales worldwide.
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6.45pm £28.50*Theworld’s first tribute to The Killers have captured the sound, look and feel of the Vegas quartet, performing tracks from ‘Hot Fuss’, ‘Sam’s Town’, ‘Sawdust’, ‘Day & Age’, ‘Battleborn’, ‘Wonderful Wonderful’, ‘Imploding the Mirage’ and ‘Pressure Machine’. Plus Coldplace: all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years.
THE standing (£26.50 seated) Amy’s original band, fronted by young vocalist Bronte Shand, celebrate her era-defining music in an authentic re-imagining of an Amy Winehouse gig, with lights and visuals and the musicians who knew her best.
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STEVE HARLEY & COCKNEY REBEL FRI 16 DEC 7.30pm A Rebel: songs from the vast and eclectic Harley Songbook. ‘Mr Soft’, ‘Judy Teen’, ‘Sebastian’, ‘Make Me Smile’ and more.
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SUNDILLONCARA18DEC 7.30pm UPON£26* A WINTER’S NIGHT Cara and her band capture the mystery of Christmas with a collection of ancient and modern songs, weaving Celtic and folksy rhythms alongside reverent and atmospheric carols. 23
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Matt will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his 2011 debut album ‘Letters’ (a year late due to the pandemic!), by performing it in full for the very first time with a live band. The album includes the No.2 Gary Barlow penned ‘Run For Your Life’, the singles ‘Amazing’ and ‘Starlight’ plus the millionselling single ‘When We Collide’, which he first performed when he won The X Factor in 2010.
Matt is a multi-platinum selling recording artist, having clocked up over 21 million streams and over 2.2 million record sales.
MONCARDLEMATT19DEC 7.30pm £21.50*, £41.50*
STEVIE WONDER TUESTORY20DEC 7.30pm £24.50* standing (£26.50 seated) Classic hits including ‘Superstition’, ‘Sir Duke’, ‘Higher Ground’, ‘Master Blaster’, ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’, ‘Uptight’ and many more, plus onscreen footage of the cultural moments and movements for which Stevie’s music became the soundtrack. A SWINGING CHRISTMAS WITH JAZZ AT THE MOVIES WED 21 DEC 7.30pm An£22.50*annual sell-out at Ronnie Scott’s, this joyous seasonal show from the Chris Ingham Quintet and Joanna Eden features holiday classics and curiosities, performed with a unique blend of irreverence, poignancy and joy.01284 758000 PARTYABBA NIGHT THU 22 & FRI 23 DEC 7.30pm Mamma£28.50* Mia – Here we go again... This Abba Party Night has sold out for the last 7 years! 26
MOVING INTO 2023 THE RONNIE SCOTT’S ALL STARS THU 12 JAN 7.30pm Direct£26* from London’s world-famous jazz club and led by the club’s musical director, The All Stars combine world class live jazz with narration and rare archive footage, to bring you ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Story’. YOU SATAGAINWIN7JAN7.30pm £27.50* Celebrating(£29.50*standingseated)theMusic of the Bee Gees through the sixties, seventies and eighties –including hits they wrote for artists such as Celine Dion, Diana Ross and Dolly Parton. FAT COMEDYCAT CLUB SUN 8 JAN 8pm For£13.50*line-up, Agewww.fatcatcomedyclub.comseeGuidance14+ 27
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TUE 17 JAN 7.30pm Gareth£34* and cast members from ‘Jersey Boys’ and other hit West End shows, bring all your favourite Frankie Valli songs, including ‘Sherry’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, and many more.
SIMON FRISTORYGARFUNKEL&13JAN7.30pm Featuring£28.50* the two lead performers of the original West End show, this duo performance includes classic hits such as ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.
LOST SATMUSICIN21JAN7.30pm £28.50* Come(£31.50*standingseated)dressedto impress as we celebrate the golden age of 1970’s Disco, with songs such as ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’, ‘Hot Stuff’, ‘Car Wash’, ‘Boogie Wonderland’ and many more!
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01284 758000 KRIS THUBANDBARRAS26JAN8pm £21.50* standing (£23.50* seated) Following their sold-out tour with Black Stone Cherry, culminating with a show at the world-famous Royal Albert Hall, they recently played the iconic Wembley Arena in support of Thunder. 30
WWW.THEAPEX.CO.UK CHRIS FRISPEAKYMcCAUSLAND:BLINDER27JAN8pm As£20.50*seen on the Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News for You, QI, and Live at the Apollo... One of the UK’s top stand-ups brings a show about life, family, and loads of other nonsense. “A joke heavy show with gags a plenty” – The List Age Guidance 16+ 31
EAChO SATLEONIDWITHGOROKHOV28JAN7.30pm Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Jacques Cohen. Soloist Leonid Gorokhov is a Russian cellist who was a protegee of Yehudi Menuhin in the 1990s. includes Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, Glinka’s Ruslan Ludmilla and
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FAMILY EVENTS THULIVEMILKSHAKE!27OCT12noon & 3.30pm £18* (Child £16.50*) Family £66* Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular new show, with some of his favourite Milkshake! friends and presenters. Join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues and of course Milkshake! Monkey for an unforgettable time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical! Learn the songs and dances and watch the music, lights and costumes in a brand-new show with plenty of laughter and audience interaction. 35
Booze AND brushes CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FUN & FRIENDLY CREATIVE CLASSES FOR GROWN-UPS! NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. XMAS TREE WITH LIGHTS SUN 4 DEC 11am-2pm & 3pm-6pm • £35 XMAS THEMED PAINTING WED 7 DEC 7pm-9pm £25 SNOWMAN PALLET WITH LIGHTS THU 15 DEC 11am-2.30pm & 3pm-5.30pm • £35 XMAS THEMED PAINTING FRI 16 DEC 7pm-9pm £25 MONWITHSNOWFLAKELIGHTS19DEC7pm-9.30pm £35 WOOD STAR WITH LIGHTS WED 21 DEC 7pm-9.30pm £35 BOOZE & BRUSHES RESIN POURING THU 20 OCT, TUE 25 OCT, WED 2 NOV, MON 14 NOV, THU 1 DEC & WED 14 DEC 7pm-9pm • £55 Use poured resin to make a cake stand, or a set of 6 coasters or a tray – with many colours and glitters to choose from. All materials provided, please wear old clothes! BOOZE & BRUSHES PAINT NIGHT FRI 21 OCT & WED 26 OCT 7pm-9.30pm • £25 Fun creative classes for everyone. Step-by-step guide through a painting, with a different project each month. All materials provided to create your own masterpiece! SNOWMAN PALLET WITH LIGHTS FRI 4 NOV 7pm-9.30pm £35 XMAS THEMED PAINTING WED 9 NOV 7pm-9pm £25 THUWITHSNOWFLAKELIGHTS10NOV7pm-9.30pm £35 XMAS TREE WITH LIGHTS WED 16 NOV 6.30pm-9.30pm • £35 XMAS THEMED PAINTING MON 28 NOV 7pm-9pm £25 WOOD STAR WITH LIGHTS WED 30 NOV 7pm-9.30pm £35 CHRISTMAS THEMED BOOZE & BRUSHES EVENTS 36
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS HARMONICA WORKSHOP WITH STEVE LOCKWOOD SAT 8 OCT, 5 NOV & 10 DEC 12noon-3.30pm For£40 beginners & intermediates: learn or improve new blues rhythms, cool country wails, pitch bends and jam along with well-known solos. 1pm-2pmEVERYYOGABEGINNERSWEDNESDAY • £7 Lunchtime class by Carole Baker, suitable for all ability levels, the classes cover Yoga postures (asanas) and basic breathing & meditation techniques to help de-stress and give you more energy. EVERYCHITAI 9.45am-10.45amTHURSDAY Tai Chi basics and the Traditional Yang Family 103 hand form. To book, please contact Martin Fayers ormartinfayers@yahoo.co.ukat01449736455.PLEASE NOTE: regular class dates may change – see our website www.theapex.co.uk or ring 01284 758000 to double-check. 37
SOUTH TUESCHOOLLEE18OCT–SUN 20 NOV A range of techniques, materials and processes, including highlights from South Lee’s annual Arts Festival EdmundsburylocalcollaborationsandwithartistsandStCathedral.
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Bury St Edmunds Photographic Society present stunning images from a wide spectrum of subjects, including local interest, architecture, landscape, wildlife, sports, close-up photography and portraiture.
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15 JAN Paradise Found: a travelling artist and the discovery of the Suffolk landscape. Doug has illustrated his global journeys in sketches, drawings and watercolours, inspired by remote religious sites and dramatic landscapes.
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TUE 20 SEPT – SUN 16 OCT An exhibition celebrating the high quality work produced by students of King’s Ely. Featuring a broad range of GCSE and A Level work from the fields of Fashion, Textiles, Fine Art and Photography.
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THIRDSATURDAYSSTRICTLYSATURDAYOF EVERY MONTH 2.30pm-4.30pm FunFree& friendly dancing! Featuring Latin, Ballroom and Rock & Roll. 3.30EVERYCLUBCHESSTUESDAYpm-5.30pm Run by Bury St Edmunds Chess Club – all welcome. For more info, www.bsechess.org.ukvisit OTHER EVENTS WEST SATHOMESUFFOLKEDFAIR22OCT11am-3pm AFreefree activity and information day for home educating families. CRAFTS & SATGIFTS5NOV, 3 & 17 DEC 10am-4.30pm Local exhibitors offer a great selection of handmade crafts & unique gifts in a warm and friendly shopping experience. CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR SUN 20 NOV 10.30am-4pm at THE ATHENAEUM A fabulous assortment of local crafts and unique gifts especially for the festive season. Free admission.
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COMING SOON THE SMITHS LTD FRI 10 FEB 8pm JONESLAURENCE WED 15 FEB 7.30pm THE BON EXPERIENCEJOVI FRI 17 FEB 8pm ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC WED 1 FEB 7.30pm BARRY STEELE AND FRIENDS FRI 3 FEB 7.30pm SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB SUN 5 FEB 7.30pm PINK VICKYBYJACKSON SAT 18 FEB 8pm SOUTHTHE SUN 19 FEB 7.30pm JOHNNY ROADSHOWCASH TUE 21 FEB 7.30pm 41
FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE WWW.THEAPEX.CO.UK/YOUR-VISIT ABOUT THE APEX THE APEX 1 CHARTER SQUARE BURY ST EDMUNDS IP33 3FD 01284 758000 The Apex is situated in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, close to the train and bus stations, and numerous car parks. For map and directions see website. Closest parking at arc / Cattle Market car park, for Sat Nav use IP33 3DG. The box office is open MON – SAT 10am-4.30pm and an hour before events. 24-hour booking is available on the website: www.theapex.co.uk * Ticket price includes booking fees where applicable. Concessions may be available, see website or ring for details. Event details are correct at time of print, but may change. See website for up-to-date information, and for booking terms and conditions. ABOUT THE APEX 42
