East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) has launched a new online portal for Business Circle members. As proud members, Heathpatch is pleased to support the charity's vital work providing specialist care for around 500 children and young people and their families each year across East Anglia.

Join Global Machinery Solutions at The Red Rose, Lindsey on 5th November for a Suffolk Open Day showcasing the latest SANY construction machinery and Pronar recycling equipment. Explore excavators, telehandlers, rollers and shredding technology, meet industry specialists, discuss your machinery requirements and enjoy refreshments and lunch in the Suffolk countryside.

The Red Rose Community Farm is looking for volunteers to help on the farm and is holding a coffee morning on the 15th October where you can find our more.

September brought changing fortunes in the fields, a visit from local councillors and some familiar frustrations with the weather. Read more in this month's farm diary.

Our popular hostelry, The Crown, in Bildeston has been named 'Pub of the Year' in the Norfolk & Suffolk Magazines Food & Drink Awards. When you think there are around 1,300 pubs in total across the two counties - that's pretty impressive! Well done to The Crown and to Nedging Hall Estate. We're very pleased that The Crown's estate-to-plate ethos has been recognised through this award and has highlighted The Crown as one of the best places to dine in the area.

Join us for Beer in the Barn at Nedging Hall Barns, Suffolk, on Saturday 10 October 2026. Enjoy unlimited Mauldons beers and lagers, plus free-flowing cider and prosecco, delicious food from local vendors, live music from Hollywood Rockbusters and Cloud 9 Roadshow, and a fantastic festival atmosphere in a unique countryside setting. Over 21s only.

One of our houses will shortly come to the rental market and offers a rare opportunity to rent a large detached house with adjoining paddock. 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, outbuilding/office, spacious riverside garden and countryside views. Plus a 1.3 acre paddock.

August 2026 Farming Diary is online.

An opportunity for an experienced, hands-on Gardener to join our small team. Varied, full-time role looking after everything from formal gardens, lawns and beer gardens, to orchards, vegetable plots and greenhouses, with a few special events and shows thrown in.