About Sudbury on Show
Founded by the late, great Andrew Phillips, OBE - Sudbury on Show is a biennial celebration of the many community organisations that make our town unique. Passionate local people, from all walks of life, generously donate their time to running a range of vital community organisations - from gardening groups, sports clubs, community cafes, keep fit classes, to local history & heritage associations.
The last Sudbury on Show was held at Sudbury Arts Centre on Saturday 23rd March 2024.
Read Sudbury on Show 2024
Press Release:
"A special year for Sudbury on Show as event founder Andrew Phillips OBE is remembered"
"We live in challenging times! Driven by the assumption that ‘bigger is better’ the overlooked reality is that contentment and fulfilment mostly depend on a sense of belonging and a communal life rich in relationships, otherwise people tend to feel lonely – even anonymous’.
‘Sudbury on Show' is a chance for us all to celebrate the many great things still going on in our wonderful town and district. Above all we hope it encourages people to get involved and so contribute to our general wellbeing"
Andrew Phillips, OBE
(1939 - 2023)
Sudbury on Show Founder
Prior to Sudbury on Show 2024 opening to the public, together with The Mayor of Sudbury, Olly Phillips and Sam Thornton, Chair of The Sudbury Society we unveiled the Andrew Phillips Memorial Plaque which sits proudly on the beautiful facade of Sudbury Library (formerly The Corn Exchange).
Andrew Phillips was instrumental in saving the Corn Exchange from demolition and its subsequent conversion into the library. Just one of many local projects to ensure Sudbury's heritage is preserved whilst never resisting change for the betterment of our town. Sudbury owes a debt of gratitude to the work of this great man - he has left an indelible mark on Sudbury.
Read an article by Anne Grimshaw on the campaign to save The Corn Exchange and founding of The Sudbury Society.
Meet The Sudbury on Show 2024 exhibitors!
A Rocha UK (Foxearth Meadows)
AFC Sudbury
Babergh (South Suffolk) Liberal Democrats
Babergh Oddfellows
Churches Together in Sudbury and District
Compassion Domestic Abuse Charity
Cycle Club Sudbury
Eden's Project
Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership
Friendship Dancers
Gainsborough's House
Good News for Everyone
GoStart Community Transport
Home Start in Suffolk
Hospice Neighbours - St Nicholas Hospice Care
Hourglass
Kendall Counselling
Kernos Centre
Oxfam
Quakers
Quay School of Dance
Quay Theatre
River Stour Trust
St John's Methodist Church
Stour Valley Singers
Sudbury & South Suffolk Citizens Advice
Sudbury and District Royal British Legion
Sudbury Choral Society
Sudbury Common Lands Charity
Sudbury Community Depot
Sudbury Community Wardens
Sudbury and District Cricket Club
Sudbury District Group Suffolk Family History Society
Sudbury Dramatic Society
Sudbury Freemasons Lodges
Sudbury Gainsborough WI
Sudbury History Society
Sudbury in Bloom
Sudbury Library - part of Suffolk Libraries
Sudbury Model Railway Club
Sudbury Museum Trust
Sudbury Newstalk
Sudbury Sporting Memories
Sudbury Team Defib
Sudbury u3a
The Bridge Project
The Christopher Centre
The Rotary Club of Sudbury
The Salvation Army
The Sudbury Society
TREAT
Unity Croquet Club (Sudbury) Ltd
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
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