what's on

Saturday 29 February - LIVE MUSIC - Dan Fraser - How appropriate - last time Dan played here as a solo act was at Paul & Shelley's wedding. Now he's back on the official day that ladies apparently are allowed to propose to men! So ladies - drag your beau to the pub and you can pop the question. If he says no, you can still enjoy an evening of tip top entertainment to take your mind off it!!

Sunday 1 March - SUNDAY STROLL 10.30am - Open to all, this monthly circular walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air as well as enjoying the local countryside and great company. Dogs & children welcome. The route varies - but is usually between 3 & 5 miles. It sometimes involves muddy fields so wear walking boots! We meet at 10.30 outside the pub, and we return to the pub (usually around 12.30/1ish) for refreshments. A bucket is passed around collecting for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of local chap & friend of the pub Mat Bayfield - who started these walks back in 2017.

Saturday 7 March - LIVE MUSIC - Bernard Hoskin is a songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist from Cambridge whose distinctive and original sound is based upon English songwriting and world music rhythms as well as the more common folk, country and blues styles. An experienced performer, he accompanies himself on 6 and 12 string guitars and mandolin playing a mixture of original and traditional songs and covers. He has produced twelve CDs

Thursday 12 March - COMEDY NIGHT - with Katie Pritchard & Trish Dunn, and MC'd by Louie Green. This night sees the return of the very popular Katie Pritchard who had us all in stitches last time she performed (she was the one who did some singing too as part of her act) at the pub, and Trish Dunn who hasn't performed here before but I'm assured she's very very funny. Louie Green is a comedy night favourite - so all in all it should be a great night. Entry + Pie, mash & onion gravy = £15, entry only = £5. Get your tickets now as this night looks set to sell out!

Friday 13 March - STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS - Celebrate Friday 13th with the return of this raucous celebration of the dark, deranged and downright odd in affairs of the heart through storytelling and song brought to you by singer/storyteller Justine de Mierre. Expect banter, silliness, fluff and the odd spine chilling moment. Death, sex, murder AND dismemberment? Now that's what we call a night out....www.facebook.com/darkloveshow www.darkloveshow.co.uk

Friday 20 March - LIVE MUSIC - You won't want to miss this: For one night only CAMPFIRE TRADITION with FOREVER YOUNG from N.Germany returning from gigging in North Devon inviting you to join in with lyrics provided to well-loved songs from the 60's / 70's  and beyond. If you like music you will love this!

Saturday 21 March - EQUINOX CELEBRATION - we'll be seeing in the new season in our usual traditional way - with some great live music from The Rum Ol' Bouys and a Girl. For those who don't know - this band bring traditional folk songs and sea shanties to life on the squeezebox, fiddle and classical guitar. What a treat - and a great way to say hello to spring!

Saturday 28 March - LIVE MUSIC - Eric Sedge - Former multi instrumentalist and songwriter with Suffolk folk band the "Broadside boys", Eric Sedge returns from a UK theatre tour to his home county with songs of local legends, heroes and villains. A celebration of our rural heritage.

Sunday 5 April - SUNDAY STROLL 10.30am - Open to all, this monthly circular walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air as well as enjoying the local countryside and great company. Dogs & children welcome. The route varies - but is usually between 3 & 5 miles. It sometimes involves muddy fields so wear walking boots! We meet at 10.30 outside the pub, and we return to the pub (usually around 12.30/1ish) for refreshments. A bucket is passed around collecting for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of local chap & friend of the pub Mat Bayfield - who started these walks back in 2017.

Thursday 9 April - CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT - This will be a fun night and will include some food and a raffle - and we'll be raising money for The Stroke Association. Entry is £4 a head (food not included) and teams can be of up to 4 people. Put your names down now as this event is likely to sell out!

Saturday 11 April - LIVE MUSIC - John (Fanny) Adams comes to the Sweffling White Horse to play his brand of drunken busking.. Expect Johnny Cash, Irish folk, Dean Martin, The Jam, Levellers, Dolly Parton ?? (what!!) Monkees and Alice.. So get ya singing heads on and iron ya dancing pants

Saturday 25 April - LIVE MUSIC - Kelly Bayfield plus special guest, David Edward Booth. An evening of (mostly!) original songs from two of Suffolk’s most respected singer-songwriters. Expect a perfect blend of classic Laurel Canyon vibe, modern English acoustic music, harmonies straight out of Crosby, Stills & Nash and catchy sing-along choruses that Neil Finn could’ve written.

Sunday 26 April - OPEN DAY - come and have a look around the garden - see the quirky accommodation and facilities, and how the new structure is coming along, and feed the ducks & chickens. This is the weekend before the campsite opens for the season, so it's a rare chance to have a nose around before the campers arrive. There will be cakes, plants and craft stalls - and we'll be raising money for charity too.

Saturday 2 May - LIVE MUSIC - SimpleFolk are West Suffolk duo Rachel Dodd and Steve Christopher. Over the past three years they have built quite a reputation across the East Anglian folk scene with their ‘stripped back’ versions of contemporary and traditional folk songs. Their first album, “From Black to Blue”, was released in 2018 and they are currently working on the follow-up

Sunday 3 May - SUNDAY STROLL 10.30am - Open to all, this monthly circular walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air as well as enjoying the local countryside and great company. Dogs & children welcome. The route varies - but is usually between 3 & 5 miles. It sometimes involves muddy fields so wear walking boots! We meet at 10.30 outside the pub, and we return to the pub (usually around 12.30/1ish) for refreshments. A bucket is passed around collecting for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of local chap & friend of the pub Mat Bayfield - who started these walks back in 2017.

Saturday 9 May - LIVE MUSIC - Adam Thomas - a singer songwriter covering a range of songs from all genres from the 60s to current day with his own unique style. Plenty of original tracks coming from the debut album for 2020. Everything for everyone. One guitar and one mic, no gimmicks or backing. Adam performs in a unique style creating a full sound, playing percussion at the same time as playing the guitar.

Saturday 16 May - LIVE MUSIC - Finn Collinson - Heralded by The Recorder Magazine as “a folk recorder pioneer”, Finn Collinson released his debut album Call To Mind in September 2019. He will be showcasing material from the album ranging from reflective tunes to driving songs, all delivered with his distinctive folk-inspired sound.

Sunday 7 June - SUNDAY STROLL 10.30am - Open to all, this monthly circular walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air as well as enjoying the local countryside and great company. Dogs & children welcome. The route varies - but is usually between 3 & 5 miles. It sometimes involves muddy fields so wear walking boots! We meet at 10.30 outside the pub, and we return to the pub (usually around 12.30/1ish) for refreshments. A bucket is passed around collecting for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of local chap & friend of the pub Mat Bayfield - who started these walks back in 2017.

Saturday 6 June - LIVE MUSIC - Lady J - more details TBA

Saturday 13 June - LIVE MUSIC - Elly Tree - straddling musical borders, this is original music forged from acoustic roots overlaid with a pop sensibility in powerful songs which combine a love of melody and storytelling with a strong rhythmic base.

Friday 19 June - SOLSTICE CELEBRATION - come and celebrate the start of summer in our traditional style - with some live music from 'Rum Ol' Bouys and a Girl'

Saturday 20 June - MUMMERS PERFORMANCE - The Rendham Mummers will bring their summer solstice play to Alde Garden (behind the pub) for a fun and memorable performance. Afterwards there will be a procession back to the pub for more drink and merriment

Saturday 4 July - LIVE MUSIC - Clarke Zuppardi Hartley - more info TBA

Sunday 5 July - SUNDAY STROLL 10.30am - Open to all, this monthly circular walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air as well as enjoying the local countryside and great company. Dogs & children welcome. The route varies - but is usually between 3 & 5 miles. It sometimes involves muddy fields so wear walking boots! We meet at 10.30 outside the pub, and we return to the pub (usually around 12.30/1ish) for refreshments. A bucket is passed around collecting for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of local chap & friend of the pub Mat Bayfield - who started these walks back in 2017.

Saturday 18 July - LIVE MUSIC - The Pancakes - more info TBA

Saturday 25 July - LIVE MUSIC - Ash & Jenny - more info TBA

Sunday 2 August - SUNDAY STROLL 10.30am - Open to all, this monthly circular walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air as well as enjoying the local countryside and great company. Dogs & children welcome. The route varies - but is usually between 3 & 5 miles. It sometimes involves muddy fields so wear walking boots! We meet at 10.30 outside the pub, and we return to the pub (usually around 12.30/1ish) for refreshments. A bucket is passed around collecting for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of local chap & friend of the pub Mat Bayfield - who started these walks back in 2017.

Saturday 8 August - LIVE MUSIC - GRiFF Pilchard - For the undiscerning melophiliac who who would like to determine whether the employment of a parrot or a hammer would be the most effective method to achieve several mundane tasks accompanied by a menagerie of noise and silence

Saturday 15 August - LIVE MUSIC - Hot Raisin - more info TBA

Friday 21 August - Sunday 23 August - FOLK EAST FESTIVAL - Have you got your tickets yet??

Friday 28 August - Sunday 30 August - MAUI WAUI FESTIVAL - another festival not to miss!

Saturday 5 September - LIVE MUSIC - The Silburys - The Silburys make a welcome return to the White Horse. If you like your folk a little bit rocky and your rock to have a folky/acoustic edge, the Silburys will hit the spot for you

Sunday 6 September - SUNDAY STROLL 10.30am - Open to all, this monthly circular walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air as well as enjoying the local countryside and great company. Dogs & children welcome. The route varies - but is usually between 3 & 5 miles. It sometimes involves muddy fields so wear walking boots! We meet at 10.30 outside the pub, and we return to the pub (usually around 12.30/1ish) for refreshments. A bucket is passed around collecting for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of local chap & friend of the pub Mat Bayfield - who started these walks back in 2017.

Saturday 19 September - EQUINOX CELEBRATION - more details TBA

Saturday 3 October - LIVE MUSIC - Sound Tradition - more info TBA

Sunday 4 October - SUNDAY STROLL 10.30am - Open to all, this monthly circular walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air as well as enjoying the local countryside and great company. Dogs & children welcome. The route varies - but is usually between 3 & 5 miles. It sometimes involves muddy fields so wear walking boots! We meet at 10.30 outside the pub, and we return to the pub (usually around 12.30/1ish) for refreshments. A bucket is passed around collecting for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of local chap & friend of the pub Mat Bayfield - who started these walks back in 2017.

Saturday 10 October - LIVE MUSIC - MC2 - more details TBA

Saturday 17 October - LIVE MUSIC - Max Wildwood - more details TBA

Saturday 31 October - LIVE MUSIC - Shadows in the Shade - More info TBA

Sunday 1 November - SUNDAY STROLL 10.30am - Open to all, this monthly circular walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air as well as enjoying the local countryside and great company. Dogs & children welcome. The route varies - but is usually between 3 & 5 miles. It sometimes involves muddy fields so wear walking boots! We meet at 10.30 outside the pub, and we return to the pub (usually around 12.30/1ish) for refreshments. A bucket is passed around collecting for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of local chap & friend of the pub Mat Bayfield - who started these walks back in 2017.

Saturday 7 November - LIVE MUSIC - Three Men in a Shed - more info TBA

Saturday 14 November - LIVE MUSIC - Peter Hepworth - more info TBA

Friday 27 November - LIVE MUSIC - Joe Keeley - more info TBA

Sunday 6 December - SUNDAY STROLL 10.30am - Open to all, this monthly circular walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air as well as enjoying the local countryside and great company. Dogs & children welcome. The route varies - but is usually between 3 & 5 miles. It sometimes involves muddy fields so wear walking boots! We meet at 10.30 outside the pub, and we return to the pub (usually around 12.30/1ish) for refreshments. A bucket is passed around collecting for The Brain Tumour Charity, in memory of local chap & friend of the pub Mat Bayfield - who started these walks back in 2017

coming soon - a load more live music plus other events TBA - watch this space!!