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May is here, the sun is shining and Spring is edging closer towards Summer. The meadows are buzzing with wildlife, the weather is getting warmer, even lighter nights are just around the corner and Sudbury is looking blooming lovely! HIGHLIGHTS Sudbury Plant & Flower Fair - 4th April Guided Tour: Step In To the Sudbury Story - 16th May Love Your Local Market - From 16th May If this isn't the perfect time of year for walking then we don't know what is - head out to the meadows to see the cattle, who are now back grazing (as they have done for hundreds of years), take in the scenery and stop for a spot of lunch at The Mill Hotel. Alternatively, pop into the Tourist Information Centre for more information and maps of local walks and trails. Photo credit: The Mill Hotel If you prefer spending the sunnier days in the comfort of your own garden, don't forget to pop along to Sudbury's annual Plant and Flower Fair on the early Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May, on Market Hill between 9am-3pm, to get all you need for a glorious summer sanctuary. Other ways to spend your May days Friday 8th May: Luke Wright returns to Sudbury Arts Centre for a performance of his book of poems "Later Life Letter" Saturday 9th May: Pure Floyd - The Wall. A fantastic Pink Floyd Tribute Band at Sudbury Arts Centre. Sunday 10th May: Sudbury Arts Centre holds another fabulous and free Craft Market 10am-3pm. Thursday 14th May: Gainsborough, Turner & Constable Breakfast Tour at Gainsborough's House, 9am-11am. A breakfast tour on Gainsborough's birthday to discover the story behind the exhibition Gainsborough, Turner & Constable: Inventing Landscape. Saturday 16th May: Step into the Sudbury Story Guided Tour - This fantastic guided tour of Sudbury starts at the Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall (Gaol Lane entrance), Sudbury, CO10 1JL at 11am. Tickets are: £7.50 adult, £4.50 child (12 – 16), under 12s go free. Pay your tour guide on the day of your tour (cash only). Saturday 16th May: Robbie Gladwell Band and Special Guests at Sudbury Arts Centre. Friday 22nd May: The Bootleg Shadows - Take a tour of the Shadows career with this tribute act at The Quay Theatre. Sunday 24th May: Fiona Bevan & Adam Beattie double headline tour at The Quay Theatre. Monday 25th May: Teddy Bear Boat Trips from The Granary - free boat trips for under 13's with a fare paying adult, just bring your teddy bear! Wednesday 27th May: The Groovy UV Show - colours, catchy music and a fun-filled family show at The Quay Theatre. Guided Tours start at 11am at the Tourist Information Centre Sudbury Market Sudbury Market runs throughout May on Thursday and Saturday's 7:30am-3pm on Market Hill and Old Market Place. This month, from the 16th-30th May, keep an eye out for special giveaways (please check our Instagram and Facebook pages), free children's activities, special promotion and more for "Love Your Local Market". Suffolk Market Events also brings us the Farmers Market on the last Friday of every month. Sudbury Council Meeting Dates - May: 5th May - Planning, Development & Highways Committee @ 17:30 5th May - Finance Committee @ 18:30 12th May - Full Council @ 19:00 Planning, Development & Highways Committee @ 18:30 Leisure & Environment Committee @ 18:30 Next Newsletter - 1st June 2026

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!

Mayor's Charity Donations Mayor Councillor Adrian Stohr will be raising funds during his term for his two chosen Charities - Kernos Center and No. 72. All money raised will go directly to the chosen Charities at the end of his Mayoral Term. *An online transaction fee will be taken from the payment, for full amount to be donated, tick the below small box to add on the fee charge* Amount £1 £1 £2 £2 £5 £5 £10 £10 £20 £20 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate £1.03 I'd like to add £0.03 to cover transaction fees. Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Visit Kernos Centre website Visit Number 72 website

The Mayor of Sudbury The Town Mayor of 2026/2027 is Councillor Adrian Stohr The Deputy Town Mayor of 2026/2027 is Councillor Melanie Barrett INVITE THE MAYOR OF SUDBURY TO YOUR EVENT Pictured: Mayor Adrian Stohr with two recipients of Ascension Day gifts. Pictured: Mayor of Sudbury Adrian Stohr Pictured: Mayor Stohr with Alli Burke, manager of Sudbury Arts Centre tHE mAYOR'S cHARITIES This year, Sudbury Mayor, Councillor Adrian Stohr, has chosen his Mayoral Charities as Kernos Centre and Number 72. Click the logos to be taken directly to the charities' websites. To donate to the Mayors Charities, click on the Donate button below: Donate here 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

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