MAPLE FARM SHOP Tucked away on back lanes near East Green Kelsale is Maple Farm’s organic farm store. It stocks organic produce from the market garden including vegetables, salad, fruit, and all types of flour from the farm’s own mill. You will also find its famous eggs, honey, home-made jams and chutneys, meats from local farmers, yoghurts, cheeses and butter from Fen Farm Dairy, and bread from Wakelyns Bakery, with fresh and frozen meal kits from Pinch Suffolk. Open seven days a week. Maple Farm, East Green, Kelsale IP17 2PJ T. 01728 652000 / www.maplefarmkelsale.co.uk
VELA ART GALLERY AND CAFE BAR Vela Art Gallery and Cafe Bar is a contemporary art space where you can enjoy good artisan coffee with homemade German cakes and savoury dishes, as well as a glass of wine, bubbly drink or German beer. There is a courtyard at the rear, and wood burners inside for the colder winter months. The owners have created this relaxing and inviting space whilst juggling their busy working lives in the NHS during the week. The shop offers original art for sale but also a range of beautiful gifts 28 High Street, Saxmundham IP17 1AB T. 01728 603432 / www.velapartners.co.uk
inspired by Nordic, German and local design. Vela also hosts various events including live music, art exhibitions and free German & French conversation sessions, amongst other activities. Dogs welcome. Open Thursday to Sunday.
