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In the mid 90's, Pokémania took the world by storm, starting in Japan as a game for the Nintendo Game Boy and slowly making it's way internationally over the next few years into more games, an anime series, merchandise and a trading card game. Who would have thought that 30 years later, it would still have such popularity, a loyal following and the residents of Sudbury, Suffolk, would be treated to their very own Pokémon shop? Back in September last year, Myles Morley decided to take his love and knowledge of all things Pokémon, especially trading cards, to Sudbury Market and Sudbury immediately showed that their interest and passion matched his. As his business, Catch n Collect, gained popularity, Myles began trading every Saturday and alternative Thursdays, eventually taking a step down from his Manager role at Waitrose, to give his Pokémon business the attention it needed. Fast forward to March and Catch n Collect have now moved just down the road to their first shop at 48 Gaol Lane, and it is already as much as a hit as the stall was, with customers queueing an hour before opening. We popped down to speak to Myles on a quieter, although still busy, week day, to ask him about his Catch n Collect experience. Myles explained that he was travelling 45 minutes to get to his nearest Pokémon card shop so, decided that Sudbury needed something similar of it's own. He continued, "So I contacted the Council to find out if they had any space on their market. I kind of wanted to test the waters there before I went fully into a shop and they welcomed me with open arms, were really helpful with getting me started and 6 months later, here we are!" When asked about the support the people of Sudbury have given to his endeavour, Myles said, "The people of Sudbury are definitely into their Pokémon! Everyone's been so supportive. I've got regulars that come down every week and I've got new people from Sudbury that are coming down. I've got a seating area in here, so people are playing the game with each other, people are making friends with each other. It's really nice to just see people bonding over something that they all like, which is Pokémon" When telling us about the first day madness, Myles recalled "That was not what I expected! I think the first people started queuing about quarter past nine and we had that long queue until about 3 o'clock and then it was still busy in here. There was a queue out the door, it was crazy". This is another welcome addition to our high percentage of independent businesses in Sudbury and we wish Myles all the best with Catch n Collect. To see it grow from a stall on our Market to a bright, welcoming shop for Pokémon fans to meet, play and enjoy has been a pleasure. Pop in and see for yourself Wednesday and Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 12pm-8pm and Saturday 10am-5pm at 48 Gaol Lane, Sudbury. Thinking of trading on Sudbury Market? Follow this link to apply: Sudbury Market | Sudbury Town Council

For many years, Sudbury Town Council has produced it's own in-house calendar, with the help from the Sudbury community. Last year, we had a calendar hiatus but this year it is back! We are now asking for your photos, which are what gives it that true, unique Sudbury feel! This year the theme, chosen by followers on Facebook, is all things Sudbury - Nature, architecture, people, Sudbury related creations, local walks and everything else related. If you would to enter your photo, please send to catriona.coote@sudbury-tc.gov.uk referring to the terms and conditions below: *A maximum of 3 photos per person. *You must own the photos you are entering. *The photo must be of, or related to, Sudbury - e.g - if it is something made in a workshop, it will need to be of something Sudbury related, not just made in Sudbury. *Please provide a title of each photo. *If there are people in your photo, you must have their permission to enter it and for it to be used in the calendar. *The photo must be recent (in the last past 12 months) *By entering, you confirm that you are happy for us to hold your name and e-mail address for the purpose of the calendar. Please can we get some photos from different times of the year/seasons where possible. Entries need to be in by 30th June 2026 where they will then be collated and voted on by Sudbury Town Council Councillors and Officers. The calendars will be available by our Heritage Open Day event in September. We cannot wait to see all your fantastic entries!

March (and the sun! hooray!) is here and it brings a host of exciting Sudbury Town Council events to Sudbury. On the 17th March, Mayor, Andy Welsh, hosts his second fundraising event in order to raise money for his chosen charities - Sudbury Defibrillators & Prostate Cancer UK. Following the success of his first event in October, the second fundraiser will be held in the Town Hall Assembly Room and will consist of a wine tasting evening, paired cheeses and a raffle full of fantastic prizes donated by a range of generous local businesses and residents. Event tickets are priced at £25 and include your wines, cheeses and a donation to the charities. These can be purchased from the Tourist Information Centre on Gaol Lane, along with raffle tickets (raffle tickets can be purchased with cash only). Raffle tickets can also be bought on the night. The following week, on Wednesday 25th, we see Sudbury take part in The Great British Spring Clean - a nationwide litter picking campaign by Keep Britain Tidy. All are invited to join The Mayor, Councillors, Council Officers, local schools and more, as we clean the streets of Sudbury, one piece of litter at a time. All equipment will be provided and you can join by simply meeting outside of Sudbury Town Hall between 10-10:15am, for a 10:15am start. Just 3 days later, on Saturday 28th March, over 50 local charities and not-for-profit organisations come together over two iconic Sudbury venues, Sudbury Arts Centre and the Town Hall, as we see the return of Sudbury on Show. Here you will be able to find out about an array of different organisations and groups including art classes, sports clubs, crafting groups, gardening clubs, baby groups, local charities plus many more and find out how you can get involved, whether it's joining as a member or donating your time as a volunteer. There will also be a new addition to the event this year, with free arts and crafts activities for children being held in the Town Hall. The event is free of charge and hot drinks and snacks are available to purchase in the café in Sudbury Arts Centre. Give your March a real community feel and come along to what you can.

Location Sudbury Town Council want to say a huge thank you to all who attended Party in the Park, and even danced in the rain. Thank you to all the entertainers, Phoenix Marchers, Ruby Flames Entertainment, Freckles Face Painting, Beau Dance & Performing Arts, CYK Kung Fu, StageCoach, White Dragon Archery, J.H.B. Amusements and Cloud 9 Roadshow . And thank you to all our stall holders for their amazing professional services to all the public who attended. Finally thank you to Suffolk County Councillor Jessie Carter, and Babergh District Councilor's, Jessie Carter, Laura Smith and Tim Regester for supporting the event with support from their locality budgets. Pictured: Ruby Flames Entertainment (Butterfly Stilt Walkers) Pictured: Deputy Mayor Adrian Stohr trying White Dragon Archery THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 STALLHOLDERS! AFC Sudbury Auntie Rees Cookies Boos Barking Bakery Bucket List Cosmin Toys Gourmet Fudge/Woodland Bakery Handmade with love Horseman Court Resident Assoc. Incorknito Designs iShakeit bars JFD Trading Jo's Old Fashioned Sweets Kids Fun Games LaserArt Macrambe by Agi Many Moons MHD Bar Mikey & Jordys NSPCC Papa L's Phoenix Marchers Pizzeria Gusto Premier Travel Real Thai Food Roosters Smokehouse Russell A Buy Sarah's Grotto LTD Scrumptious By HA Sea Glass Creations StageCoach Suffolk Slush Suffolk Spice Swans Crystals Tims Prints Tispy Bubbles Twisted Feather Verrecchia

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The Mayor of Sudbury The Town Mayor of 2025/2026 is Councillor Andy Welsh The Deputy Town Mayor of 2025/2026 is Councillor Adrian Stohr INVITE THE MAYOR OF SUDBURY TO YOUR EVENT Pictured: Ballingdon Valley staff (left, center, center right), Mayor Andy Welsh (center left and the Town Clerk (right) Pictured: Town Clerk Ciaran Griffin (Left) and Mayor Andy Welsh (right) Pictured: Mayor Andy Welsh (right) and his consort Janet tHE mAYOR'S cHARITIES This year, Sudbury Mayor, Councillor Andy Welsh, has chosen his Mayoral Charities as Sudbury Defibrillators and Prostate Cancer UK. Click the charity logos to be taken directly to the charities' websites. The Position of Mayor The position of Mayor is one of the most ancient offices in British history, but has truly changed its role, importance and public perception throughout the centuries. However, as the list of Mayors often displayed in town halls the office of Mayor today connects the present day council to its medievel or earlier predecessors. The first English Mayor was the Mayor of London, appointed in 1189 by Richard 1. View Town Mayors since 1974 View Borough Mayors 1331 - 1973 View more Sudbury history