PUBLISHED: 08:52 21 November 2018 | UPDATED: 09:16 21 November 2018 Mariam Ghaemi Christmas lights in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: GREGG BROWN The Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre is hailed as one of the best in Europe and is right on our doorstep in Suffolk. Christmas lights in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: GREGG BROWNThe four-day event, which is taking place from Thursday, November 22, to Sunday, November 25, attracts more than 120,000 people.Here is everything you need to plan your visit:What will be there?Christmas lights in Bury St Edmunds. Picture: GREGG BROWNWith an array of more than 300 stalls, cookery demonstrations, funfairs, Santas’s grotto and live music make sure you allow plenty of time for your visit.Named Best Christmas Market in the UK by TripAdvisor’s HolidayLettings in 2016, the event has grown into one of the country’s biggest.The food, drink and gift stalls - with local and global produce - are set out along the town’s … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre
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‘The town was absolutely packed’ – Bury St Edmunds sparkles with Christmas lights
Video PUBLISHED: 20:18 15 November 2018 | UPDATED: 21:48 15 November 2018 Mariam Ghaemi Hundreds of people got into the festive spirit for the Christmas lights switch on Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN Archant Stunning decorations and a snow machine delighted the community as the Christmas lights in Bury St Edmunds sparkled for the first time this year. This year specialist breast cancer surgeon Dr Liz O’Riordan did the honours of switching them on, marking the start of the festive period in the town.She described the atmosphere as “amazing,” adding that it was “great to see the community out and about”.Christmas has arrived in Bury St Edmunds Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN“The town was absolutely packed,” Dr O’Riordan said. “The lights look stunning – I think they are better than ever.”Organised by the business improvement group Ourburystedmunds, the Christmas extravaganza featured a … [Read more...] about ‘The town was absolutely packed’ – Bury St Edmunds sparkles with Christmas lights
New attractions and security measures unveiled for Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre
PUBLISHED: 16:30 30 October 2018 Jason Noble Local democracy reporter The Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre will run from November 22-25 2018 Picture: GREGG BROWN Fresh attractions have been announced for one of the country’s top Christmas festivals held in Suffolk, as event bosses confirm additional security will also be on hand. Thousands flock to Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre Picture: GREGG BROWNThe Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre, which regularly attracts more than 120,000 people, will return from November 22-25, featuring hundreds of stalls, live music and other entertainment.This year, the historic Guildhall will be involved for the first time featuring toy-making workshops on the Saturday and Sunday for children, while adults can enjoy festive food and drink there.Elsewhere, St John’s Street will host the Elves Wonderland with live music, street food, mulled wine and gin.More than 300 stalls have been lined up alongside the usual array … [Read more...] about New attractions and security measures unveiled for Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre
As markets swoon, finance chiefs urge US, China to cool it
Elaine Kurtenbach Associated Press Published 8:12 AM EDT Oct 11, 2018 Nusa Dua, Indonesia – The heads of the World Bank and IMF appealed Thursday to the U.S. and China to cool their dispute over technology policy and play by world trade rules, as tumbling share prices drove home potential perils from a clash between the world’s two biggest economies. Global economic growth is slowing but remains strong, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank annual meeting, being held this week on the Indonesian island of Bali. Countries are mostly in a “strong position,” she said, “which is why we believe we are not seeing what is referred to as ‘contagion.’” But the gyrations that rocked Wall Street the day before and Asia and Europe on Thursday, taking the Shanghai Composite index down 5.2 percent and Japan’s Nikkei 225 nearly 4 percent, do partly reflect rising … [Read more...] about As markets swoon, finance chiefs urge US, China to cool it
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Will Venture to Cuba for Second Time
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is going to launch a new voyage to Cuba from October 22 to November 1, 2019. This includes a full day and evening in Havana, and overnight stays in Santiago de Cuba and Cienfuegos, aboard Seven Seas Mariner. This sailing is the company’s second immersive Cuban voyage after the first one had sold out, Regent says. The itinerary includes: Havana: Travelers will have the opportunity to engage with locals via Regent’s OFAC-compliant tours. They can travel the cobbled streets of Havana, walk down the Malecón, take photos with a 50s Cadillac, buy hand-made Cuban cigars, order a mojito at Hemingway’s favorite bar and dance at a salsa club. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has the exclusive rights for private visits of the Fabrica de Arte Cubano, outside of the general operating hours Luxury Travel Advisor’s ULTRA Summit May 21-23, 2019 | Reunion | Kissimmee, FL This … [Read more...] about Regent Seven Seas Cruises Will Venture to Cuba for Second Time