COMMUNITY Action Suffolk has announced a new helm for the organisation, with Christine Abraham stepping up from her role as director of community services. A lifelong devotee of volunteering and charitable activity, Christine grew up in the Ipswich area of Suffolk, went on to join the county’s constabulary, and has spent the last 20 years…
Bruni Erben, the Hadleigh supplier of closures, glass and machinery for the spirits, wine and food industries, has exhibited successfully at the World Spirits Conference. Held at the prestigious Honourable Artillery Company in London, the conference was an excellent opportunity to meet new and exciting start-ups, together with large multi-nationals and existing customers. The Word…
Vertas has been handed a prestigious RoSPA award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping staff and customers get home safely at the end of the working day. The national facilities management group, based in Ipswich, has achieved a Gold in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme…
Suffolk car dealership John Grose has announced it is hosting its seventh annual Motability Awareness Day at its Ipswich and Lowestoft showrooms. Dedicated to the Motability Car Scheme, the event is an ideal way for those who believe they or someone they care for may be eligible for the car scheme for disabled people to…
The Lavenham Greyhound and the Long Melford Swan have both closed suddenly. A message on each of the popular pubs’ websites reads: “Due to unforeseen circumstances we are now closed indefinitely.” The pubs social media accounts have also been taken offline. The pubs, one a restaurant with rooms, were run by Iain Macmillan and Lorna…
Suffolk agency Improve Marketing was voted the Most Creative Digital Marketing Agency in the UK by the SME News Greater London Enterprise Awards. Paul Lymer, founder and director at Improve Marketing said: “After just two years of operating, to win our first award makes me very humble. Leaving a secure job and salary to follow…
This April National Pet Month is celebrating its 30th year of honouring our pets and encouraging responsible pet ownership. This annual awareness month is a registered charity which brings together animal welfare charities, professional bodies, pet businesses, schools, youth groups and pet lovers. Every April it urges people to host and attend local events designed…
The talents of a dozen of Ipswich’s finest artists have been celebrated at a special art fair at Arlingtons. The 12 artists exhibited their creations last weekend in a wide variety of genres with plenty of members of the public dropping in to have a wander around. Peter Gwizdala, the new owner of Arlingtons, said:…