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Aldi donate meals to Suffolk charities

05/09/2023

Aldi stores in Suffolk donated 15620 meals to families in need during the recent summer school holidays. All of its Suffolk stores supported local charities and foodbanks during a period of increased demand by redistributing surplus food via community giving platform Neighbourly. Since Aldi’s partnership with Neighbourly began in 2019, Aldi stores across the country have already donated more than 35 million meals – including over seven…

Ride in Tandem with Tour of Britain

01/09/2023

People living near the route for the Tour of Britain are being set their own cycling challenge – as anticipation grows for the return of the race to East Suffolk on Thursday 7 September. The fifth stage of the international cycle race will start and finish in Felixstowe – wending 119.6 miles through Suffolk and passing…

Get ready for Operation Camouflage

05/07/2023

A popular activities programme returns to East Suffolk this summer. Operation Camouflage begins at Sutton Heath, near Woodbridge on Tuesday 25th July. Organised by the Army Welfare Service and East Suffolk Council, the four-week programme is open to children and young people aged between 8 and 16 years old who live in or go to…

Greater Anglia to ban e-scooters from 1st June

24/05/2023

Greater Anglia is to ban the carriage of e-scooters on all trains across its network, following concerns over potential risks to passenger safety. From Thursday 1st June, e-scooters will no longer be allowed on-board Greater Anglia trains because of the risk posed by the type of batteries that typically power the scooters. The operator is…

Exam stress tips from Suffolk MIND

15/05/2023

As teenagers prepare to sit their GCSEs and A-Levels, Suffolk Mind has shared advice on how to reduce exam stress. The 2023 exam season is due to get underway from 15th May, which can be a stressful time for young people as a result of increased pressure. Louise Harris, Children Families and Young People’s Training…

Children’s Book Week

09/05/2023

Suffolk Mind teaches pupils importance of movement during Children’s Book Week Nursery and reception pupils in Suffolk have been discovering the importance of movement for their mental health during Children’s Book Week. Suffolk Mind delivered its popular Sammy the Sea Squirt Movement Session to pupils at Wickham Market Community Primary School. The sessions, based on…

Coronation: Suffolk Archive reveals past memories

04/05/2023

May is upon us and with it comes a month full of festivities, bank holidays and coronation celebrations. As we approach the Coronation of King Charles III, what better time to delve into the archives and look back at Coronation celebrations through the years. Suffolk Archives have researched and created an online exhibition to mark the forthcoming coronation which…

Woodbridge Easter Egg Hunt a success

11/04/2023

The Annual Woodbridge Tide Mill Easter Egg Hunt took place on Saturday 8th April. It was another great success as, yet again, nearly 100 children of all ages and their families came along on a bright day to hunt for hidden egg pictures spread around Woodbridge’s Historic Riverfront at Woodbridge Tide Mill, Woodbridge Museum and…

How to get the most out of rail travel

28/02/2023

Greater Anglia is advising customers how they can benefit from the best value fares ahead of the national fares increase next month. From 5th March 2023, fares will rise by an average of 5.9% and customers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to benefit from cheaper prices. Anyone buying tickets for travel after 5th…

Crackdown on mobile phones use while driving

27/02/2023

Today, Monday 27th February, sees the start of a national campaign which aims to raise awareness amongst drivers who choose to use their mobile phone behind the wheel. This campaign runs in parallel with National Eye Health Week which works to highlight the importance of maintaining roadworthy vision. Suffolk Police are supporting both campaigns which…