what's on

Wednesday 4 December: REGULARS' PARTY 8.30pm- Just like last year, we will have our staff xmas party and then afterwards you are all welcome to join us for a party in the pub. Wear you finest threads and bring nibbles to share. We wont be taking any payment so bring your own booze, or bring cash to make a donation to charity. Let's kick-start the silly season in style with our favourite people!

Thursday 5 December: COMMUNITY SUPPER - all welcome, but spaces must be booked in advance. A chance to meet new people and share food. For more information and to book a place please email kirstin.stanley1@gmail.com

Saturday 7 December: LIVE MUSIC - Spare Rubs are two fifths of Brightlingsea band Vic and The Vapour Rubs. Bringing you some Bluesy and Jazzy tunes like they do in the Big Band... but quieter

Sunday 8 December: LIVE MUSIC - Al's Kitchen are back for a one-off gig. Lively, toe-tapping Bluegrass, Americana and folk. You won't want to miss this - definitely worth coming out on a school night!

Monday 9 December: SWEFFLING FEELGOOD BOOK CLUB (in lounge bar - pub open as usual and all are welcome)- 2nd Monday of each month from 7pm to 9pm to chat about our latest reads and choose the next book. Whether you're a bookworm or just looking for a relaxed couple of hours out amongst like minded people - everyone is welcome! If you can't make it, stay in the loop by checking out our reading selections on the Sweffling website: https://sweffling.onesuffolk.net/org.../feel-good-book-club/

Tuesday 10 December: QUIZ NIGHT - A bit like the last quiz we had, only slightly different, and festive. This time it's teams of 4, setting your own questions but this time with categories chosen by us. So if you would like to join in, email me (swefflingwhitehorse@gmail.com) or come into the pub. The night starts at 7pm, entry fee is a suggested donation of £5 per head - going to St Elizabeth's Hospice.

Saturday 14 December: LIVE MUSIC - The Pancakes

Tuesday 17 December: WORDS & MUSIC OPEN MIC (in lounge bar - pub open as usual and all are welcome)- Trev's Third Tuesday of every month! Put it in your diary. Your host is Trevor - bring an instrument, borrow one of ours, or simply come along and enjoy the eclectic mix of performances. All welcome

Wednesday 18 December: INFUSION NIGHT * - this much-loved event is coinciding with the day we decorate the pub for xmas. The Infusions are made by our regulars, and attendees can taste and judge the entries. This crazy night usually turns out quite boozy - taxis are recommended! For rules on how to enter, see below *

Monday 23 December: KNIT & NATTER (in lounge bar - pub open as usual and all are welcome)- knitters, stitchers and makers, 4th Monday of each month 7pm - 9pm - bring along your current craft and work alongside like-minded individuals. A great way to get to know others and share ideas etc. All welcome - both beginners and experienced. Meet in the lounge bar, drinks available from the bar, including free tea & coffee

Tuesday 24 December: XMAS EVE - we'll be open late & definitely getting in the festive spirit. We often get a visit from Santa on xmas eve too, just before he sets off on his rounds

Wednesday 25 December: XMAS DAY - we are open 12-3 and will be serving roasted sprout curry if anyone fancies a change from the norm

Thursday 26 December: BOXING DAY - we are open 12-3. Roasted sprout curry will be available (if you're not sick of sprouts by now!)

Friday 27 December - Monday 30 December - usual opening days/hours

Tuesday 31 December - NEW YEAR'S EVE (open 7pm 'til 1.30am FREE ENTRY) - this is usually a mad night where the pub morphs into a nightclub/live music venue. It'll all be quite 'normal' (yes, I know) until 11pm. Then we'll start on the Espresso Martinis. At midnight we'll listen to the chimes of Big Ben before handing over to Superstar DJ Steve (who played for us last year) will be back, playing lively tunes from various genres and eras. Suggested dress code: DISCO! Bring nibbles to share - this will be a LONG night & we'll need something to soak up the booze.

Wednesday 1 January - NEW YEAR'S DAY - we are open 12-3

Sunday 5 January: CIRCULAR WALK 10.45am - on the first Sunday of every month we meet up for a guided circular walk around the local countryside. A different walk each month, we start and finish at the pub. Afterwards there is a collection bucket for the Brain Tumour Charity

Thursday 9 January: COMMUNITY SUPPER - all welcome, but spaces must be booked in advance. A chance to meet new people and share food. For more information and to book a place please email kirstin.stanley1@gmail.com

Thursday 16 January: A VILLAGE WASSAIL - with Old Glory Molly

Saturday 18 January: PARTY - hot on the heels of Debbi's recent party we have another Debbie with a significant birthday. This time it's Deborah Lacey - and she's turning 40 (she's 60 really, but 60 is the new 40 isn't it?) and we'll be celebrating with some live music, food and fun. Bring nibbles to share, wear dancing shoes and party frocks - let's dance the night away.

Thursday 23 January: COMMUNITY SUPPER - all welcome, but spaces must be booked in advance. A chance to meet new people and share food. For more information and to book a place please email rogerbennion@btinternet.com

Saturday 25 January: LIVE MUSIC - Songwriters' circle with David & Kelly Booth and Drew Young. A lovely evening to warm your souls with beautiful music, wood fires and candlelight

Saturday 1 February: LIVE MUSIC - Steven Lay is an acoustic singer-songwriter, based in Suffolk, playing a mixture of originals and songs by others

Saturday 15 February: LIVE MUSIC - what a valentine's treat - we all love Silmor!

* INFUSION NIGHT RULES:
-  start with an unflavoured base spirit (vodka, gin, brandy, whisky)
-  infuse with your own (secret) choice of ingredients - be creative
-  decant a small amount (a medium sized jam jar will do) into a bottle or jar
-  bring your infusion to the pub by 7pm Tues 17 December - be sure to label your bottle with your name & ingredients
-  we will decant each infusion into identical numbered bottles so nobody knows which is which
-  come along on the night and join in the fun (if you've entered, you must attend on the night. Non-competitors are very welcome on the night too)
-  there will be a prize for the best infusion, based on public votes

COMING SOON......

A festive Regulars' Party - watch this space