Sudbury Summer Fayre set to return tomorrow in support of St Peter's Regeneration Fund

A summer event is returning to Sudbury this weekend, to raise money for the St Peter’s Regeneration Fund.

Sudbury’s Summer Fayre, which used to be an annual party in the town for many years, is again being held in the garden at River House on the Croft, the home of Lord and Lady Phillips.

The fayre is taking place on Saturday, from 1pm to 6pm.

There will be live music all afternoon, including Robbie Gladwell, Will Ginno, Evie Press and Ben Smith, and culminating in a jazz band and gin cocktails from 5pm.

Other attractions will include Punch and Judy, games, challenges and activities for all the family, and a raffle.

Refreshments such as cream teas and cakes, barbecue and bar will be available, including Nethergate ales.

The fayre is being held in aid of the St Peter’s Regeneration Fund, which is working towards a major regeneration project to make vital repairs and install new facilities in Sudbury’s central landmark.

Elspeth Robertson, from the Friends of St Peter’s, said: “It promises to be a fantastic family event.

“It is fabulous that this wonderful event is returning and that all the proceeds are going to such a good cause.

“A big thank you to Andrew and Penelope Philips for their generosity in giving over their garden for the day.”

The money will go towards the planned £2.5million regeneration project, which is currently seeking £500,000 match funding needed by March 2020, so St Peter’s to move to the second phase of its application for Heritage Lottery Fund grants.

The proposals include installing a mezzanine floor, toilet facilities, alterations to the building’s west entrance, a new kitchen area and a revamped garden.