A national fundraising campaign is set to “Make Ship Happen” for a £1 million project to build a full-size reconstruction of the 7th-century Sutton Hoo ship. The scheme has been launched to pay for the venture, which will bring together archaeologists, historians, experts in construction and shipbuilding and many other skilled volunteers to reconstruct the…
Dr David O’Reilly, consultant rheumatologist, has retired from the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust after 26 years of service. He leaves behind a thriving rheumatology department that he was instrumental in developing. After graduating in medicine from Jesus College, Cambridge in 1980, David trained in general medicine in Manchester and Nottingham, before changing to general…
In light of the newly released Village Survival Guide, Community Action Suffolk CEO Christine Abraham touches on one particular aspect of community services in decline – youth-focused clubs and offerings. We’re only just inside the start of the school summer holidays, but how many families across Suffolk have already heard the cry of ‘we’re bored…there’s…
Mum and daughter duo, Karen and Natasja Pinches, who both work at the West Suffolk Hospital, are heading off to the Netherlands for the 2019 International Field Archery Association European Field Archery Championships. Along with Charlie Pinches, (Karen’s husband and Natasja’s dad) who was the first member of the family to take up archery, the talented group…
A new online forum has been launched to help local women understand more the intricacies of female health and nutrition. The Stoic Women group has been launched on Facebook by Ipswich-based health coach Sam Cleaver director of Stoic Performance. Sam was encouraged to set up the private group to help women feel better about themselves…
A new brand and website – bringing four of the UK’s leading names in health and social care recruitment under one roof – signals a bold new direction for Ipswich-based Sanctuary Personnel. With 200 employees at their Ipswich head office in Franciscan Way, they are already the third-biggest health and social care recruiter in the…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced an interactive app to assist its guests in making the most of their cruise experience, both whilst on board Fred. Olsen’s four ocean ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – and during their time ashore. Fred. Olsen has created the new app in response to increasing demand…
Magic Word Media, the Suffolk-based content agency, has again proved the value of adding creative editorial to your business website. The business serves clients worldwide, offering blog/article writing and copywriting services. But owner Simon Young also likes to support his local pub, so writes blogs for The Greyhound in Ipswich in return for “a few…