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Winners of Platinum Jubilee Time Capsule Competition crowned
Suffolk primary school pupils have taken a trip back in time to create time capsules showing the history of their school and community over the past 70 years to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
‘Giovanni Pernice – This is Me’ at The Spa Pavilion
A fantastic review by Gill Atacocugu after seeing this spectacular performance on Thursday 28 April at 8pm.
Giovanni Pernice - This is Me. If ever there was a show to literally make a song and dance about, this was it! I cannot recall!-->!-->!-->…
St Elizabeth Hospice and St Helena Hospice launch Hospice Education programme
St Elizabeth Hospice and St Helena Hospice have announced a new learning and development partnership through the launch of their joint programme, Hospice Education.
Kim’s 100 Miles in April for Children on the Edge
Local resident, Kim Lambert, is raising funds for a charity close to her heart and she’s gaining confidence along the way while adapted to life with a disability.
Kim told us about her fundraising efforts and how her powered wheelchair!-->!-->!-->…
Supporting customers to get online
Residents who need extra support to use online services can now receive help from one of East Suffolk Council’s dedicated Digital Champions.
Construction commences at Freeport East
Construction of the first phase of Freeport East began today with a ‘ground-breaking’ ceremony in which Mid Suffolk District Council leader Cllr Suzie Morley put the first spade in the ground on the Gateway 14 development. Gateway 14 is one…
Gardens across region open to public as part of Great Garden Trail 2022
From Woodbridge to Leiston through to Felixstowe and Stowupland a number of gardens across the region are opening for the public to visit and enjoy this summer in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice as part of its annual Great Garden Trail.
Supporters take the plunge for St Elizabeth Hospice this Easter
Hundreds of St Elizabeth Hospice braved the chill of the North Sea, this Easter Sunday, in order to raise vital funds for the hospice as part of its Easter Day Dip.
Lots To Look Forward To At Felixstowe Book Festival
‘Working together’ should be the theme for this year’s Felixstowe Book Festival, with new collaborations and venues arranged.
There is a full programme of authors at Harvest House (pictured above), both in the ballroom and the!-->!-->!-->…
Visitors to benefit from informative new tool in East Suffolk village
Visitors to an East Suffolk village on the Deben Peninsula have been provided with an enlightening guide to the area’s fascinating history and environmental importance.
Footballing Success for Grange Community Primary School… With More to Come!
Special congratulations to the Year 5/6 football team at Grange Community Primary School.
In April, the team consisting of: Ryan, David, Naty, Reegan, Sebastian, Brooklyn and Gabi played in the first friendly pyramid!-->!-->!-->…
A Spectacular Line-up of Talent at The Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe
On Friday 6 May, The Spa Pavilion hosts Jongleurs Comedy Club, with four excellent comics who have performed at the Edinburgh Festival, on TV panel shows, and at theatres and comedy clubs across the UK. With Pam Ford, Philip Simon, Ashley!-->…
Three-year programme to drive down long-term empty home numbers in East Suffolk
East Suffolk Council has agreed an ambitious new programme as part of its commitment to tackling the issue of long-term empty homes in the area.
East Suffolk encouraged to ‘Clean for the Queen’
Residents and organisations in East Suffolk are being encouraged to get involved in the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations by helping to tidy up the environment we live in.
Hamilton MAS Presents… Shelter – Postcards from Felixstowe
An exhibition of image and text by Libi Pedder
15-25 April, 11am-4pm at Hamilton MAS, Bent Hill, Felixstowe IP11 7DG – Private View, 16 April, 6-8pm
Libi Pedder is a commercial and fine art photographer. After graduating, Libi!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Felixstowe Town Pastor Information Evening
The Mental Health Toolkit
On the theme ‘Heart for the Community,’ Felixstowe Town Pastors will cover some interesting topics at this year’s information and training evenings for anyone wanting to find out more about certain challenging!-->!-->!-->…
Reflections on two years of the Keep Moving Suffolk Campaign
Today, Friday 1 April 2022, marks the second anniversary of the Keep Moving Suffolk campaign.
Violence Against Women and Girls funding announced
Suffolk County Council has today announced £350,000 of funding to support the ambitions set out in the Suffolk Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2022 – 2025.
Suffolk Libraries launches Wild Reads 2022
Suffolk Libraries is launching its new Wild Reads booklist for 2022 with Suffolk Wildlife Trust this week!