Coming soon… socialbar presents a new space to enjoy craft beer on draught. Placed on Fromus Square, tap.social enjoys a courtyard garden to sip beer, hang out and choose from the diverse food on offer.
Beyond Fear and Tribalism: Conscience in Uncertain Times
Format: Presentation & Discussion
Doors: 6.30pm
Event: 7pm - 9pm
In an increasingly polarised world, we can easily find ourselves trapped in moral and political conflicts with family, friends, colleagues and even strangers online.
With strong emotions locking our attention, how do we get better at understanding other people’s moral points of view?
How do we recognise and work with our own blind spots or fixed ideas?
Could the answer lie in a recognition that stages in our moral development are shaped by our needs to feel safe, valued, heard and to belong?
Can this knowledge help us to understand other people's behaviour and, indeed, our own?
This evening with Ezra Hewing (Suffolk mind) explores how to reach beyond our own emotional needs, towards a liberated conscience which is not ruled by our own biases.
We will explore:
The needs behind our moral development
The evolutionary value of conscience
Navigating relationships within polarised communities
Establishing a moral footing amongst competing versions of reality
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
Share your sounds at socialbar’s monthly vinyl night.
Join us at socialbar for an evening dedicated to your records and the stories behind them.
Whether it’s a cherished classic, a dusty B-side, or your latest crate-digging gem, bring your vinyl and we’ll play it on the bar’s turntable.
No DJ skills needed — we’ll provide those. Just bring your vinyl, your taste and a love for music.
Drop in, drop the needle, and enjoy drinks, snacks, and good company while the records spin.
No tickets, no fuss — just come.
After a bit of building and plenty of tasting, tap.social taproom will be opening its doors.
Join us for our public launch event: a first chance to see the space and sample some craft on draught in our open air courtyard backing onto Fromus Square!
Craft beer, a courtyard seating on Fromus Square and a few opening-night surprises.
Everyone’s welcome to tap in and be social.
An evening of contemporary poetry in the heart of Saxmundham, with a special guest reader and a curated open mic.
Hosted by Tamar Yoseloff (Poetry in Aldeburgh), this is a monthly event for established writers, emerging voices and anyone who relishes the poetic realm.
What to expect:
Guest reader (each month)
Curated open mic (limited slots)
An attentive audience... and the relaxed atmosphere of socialbar
Open mic slots are limited and curated to give every reader a proper audience.
Reserve a slot in advance
Email: chair@poetryinaldeburgh.org
On-the-night slots: a small number may be available on a first-come basis
Tuesday February 17
Doors: 7pm
Entry: £5
Location: socialbar, Saxmundham
Doors: 6.30pm
What happens when a kora player in Senegal, a violinist in Eastern Europe and a percussionist in South America end up performing together without ever meeting? In this fascinating talk and screening, we explore Orchestra of Samples — an extraordinary global music project built from recordings of more than 200 musicians gathered across five continents. Through film, field recordings and discussion, discover how fragments of performance become entirely new compositions, blurring the boundaries between technology, culture and collaboration.
Expect music, storytelling and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most inventive musical journeys of recent years.
Thursday 16 July
Doors 6.30
7.00–9.30 pm
socialbar, Saxmundham
To book, email hello@visitsocialbar.com
The evening includes a screening, talk, discussion and audience Q&A.
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Sacred Mayonnaise
with Miche Fabre Lewin
Sunday 26 July 2026
2–6 pm
A ritual experience, hands-on workshop, conversation and seasonal food sharing with artist-cuisinière Miche Fabre Lewin.
For more than two decades, Miche has enacted Sacred Mayonnaiseas an ecological food ritual across food, farming, agriculture and arts festivals. In this intimate workshop, you will learn the slow, alchemical art of making mayonnaise by hand with organic eggs, oil, lemon and salt — transforming simple ingredients into something unctuous, healthful and alive with attention.
More than a cookery class, this is an invitation to cultivate the senses, re-enliven our relationship with food and honour the sacred in the everyday. Together we will make, talk, taste and share seasonal produce, before each participant leaves with their own pot of sacred mayonnaise.
Includes: ritual workshop, conversation, seasonal food sharing and a pot of sacred mayonnaise to take home.
Doors 14.00 · Meal at 16:00