Located conveniently between Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds, in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, Alpheton Village Hall provides a flexible venue and rehearsal space for clubs and family parties. Hall hire is available to parish residents, non-residents and businesses.

Events run at the hall are run for the benefit of the local community and are open to all.

Upcoming Events

Alphie's Bar

11th July - 7pm

Come join your neighbours every month at Alphie's Bar for a night of community, conversation, and camaraderie!

Upcoming Dates

August 8th

Film Nights

14th July 2025 - Save the Cinema

Based on an inspiring true story, "Save the Cinema" follows Liz Evans, a hairdresser from Carmarthen, Wales, who rallies her community to save their beloved local cinema from demolition. Faced with indifference and powerful forces, Liz embarks on an extraordinary fundraising campaign, even enlisting the help of Hollywood stars. A heartwarming and uplifting tale about the power of community, the magic of movies, and one woman's unwavering determination to make a difference.

7pm for 7:30pm start

Entrance £5 includes tea/coffee & biscuit

Upcoming films

11th August - Magic in the Moonlight
Set on the beautiful French Riviera in the 1920s, "Magic in the Moonlight" follows Stanley Crawford, a renowned illusionist determined to expose a young spiritualist, Sophie Baker, as a fraud. However, as Stanley delves deeper into Sophie's world, he finds himself increasingly charmed and bewildered by her apparent abilities, challenging his own strictly rational worldview. A delightful romantic comedy from Woody Allen, exploring the clash between logic and belief, and the enchanting possibility of something truly magical.

Alpheton Summer Fair

Saturday 26th July - 3pm onwards

Join us for a fantastic day of fun, food, and friendly competition at the Village Hall Summer Fair on Saturday 26th July! We've got something for everyone, so mark your calendars and bring the whole family.

What's On?

Bake-Off Competition: Think you've got what it takes to be our star baker?
Horticultural Show: Showcase your green thumb and creative flair!
Bottle & Sweets Tombola: Try your luck and win some goodies!
Plant Stall: Find beautiful additions for your garden.
Books & Puzzles: Grab a new read or a challenging puzzle.
Games for All: Fun and laughter guaranteed for every age.
Children's Crafts: Little ones can get creative with exciting activities.
Tea & Coffee: Relax and refuel throughout the day.

Evening Fun!

As the sun sets, the fun continues!

Indulge in delicious, home-cooked fajitas.
Our bar will be open from 7pm – perfect for unwinding after a fun-filled day!

Competition Categories

Feeling competitive? Here are the classes for our Horticultural Show and Bake-Off!

Horticultural Show Classes

Flower Arrangements:
- 'Summer in a Vase'
- 3 of the same bloom
- 3 different blooms
Children (12 & under):
- 'Garden on a Plate'

Craft Classes

Hard Crafts: Woodwork, Metalwork, Pottery
Photography: Subject of 'A Summer's Day'
Hand Sewn: Tapestry, Needlepoint, Crochet, Knitting

Bake-Off Competition Classes

Children (12 & under): Decorated Gingerbread Men
Sweet: Tray Bake of your choice
Savoury: 'Sausage' Rolls

Entry Details

Entry Fee: 50p per entry - please pay on arrival
Entries to Hall: Please bring your entries to the hall by 2pm.
Judging: 3pm - 4pm
Winners Announced: 4pm

We can't wait to see you there for a day of community spirit and summer celebrations!

Summer Barn Dance

Saturday 9th August 7:30pm - 11pm

This event is held at Shimpling Park Barns, not the village hall

Kick Up Your Heels! Summer Barn Dance with Catch the Pigeon

Get ready for a fantastic night of fun, music, and dancing!

Join us for our much-anticipated Summer Barn Dance featuring the brilliant music of local Ceilidh favourites, Catch the Pigeon.

Known across the area for getting everyone on the dance floor, they'll be calling the steps for lively jigs and reels all evening long – no experience necessary, just enthusiasm!

Your ticket includes: