Sue Irving

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Senior Reporter at Lynn News

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Volunteers donate hundreds of hours to life-saving East Anglian Air Ambulance

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

As volunteers countywide have been praised for their dedication and commitment, a life-saving charity has highlighted how its helpers have made a massive impact on its free critical care service. In marking Volunteers’ Week, the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) said volunteers have donated 12,500 hours of time in less than one year.
Downham Market group wants to raise awareness of macular disease

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

A Downham group, set up to support those living with sight loss, is raising awareness of eye conditions and highlighting how it can offer information and friendship. Downham Macular Society meets every third Tuesday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm in the function room at the town’s Methodist Church on Paradise Road.
Danger that summer coastal concert could be the last due to funding dilemma

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

Sponsors are urged to come forward to save a popular coastal music festival in danger of being staged for the last time. The organisers of the free summer Hunstanton Musical Festival, which attracts bands from all over East Anglia, needs support from businesses and individuals to replace funding which has been withdrawn. The Hunstanton and District Festival Arts organised event will go ahead this August but the committee is warning this could be the last time if support isn’t found.
Devoted husband’s £20k donation to King’s Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

A care home resident has donated £20,000 to Lynn’s hospital in memory of his wife. Ray Foyster, 92, a much-loved resident at Goodwins Hall in Lynn made the heartfelt and generous gesture to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as a touching tribute to his late wife, Tess. The gift will support vital training and equipment at the hospital whose staff cared for Tess many times throughout her life.
Downham Market firm’s donation for deserving charity

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

A Downham business has supported a town charity with a donation following the recent festival. Barkers DBS made a £200 donation to the Royal British Legion branch as a result of money raised from its stall at the week-long community event.
YouTube university medical documentary aim for aspiring King’s Lynn student

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

A West Norfolk student, inspired by the dedication of healthcare professionals during the pandemic, is heading to medical school this autumn, and hopes to serve in the army when he qualifies. Colby Wood is also set to launch his own YouTube channel to document his life as a medical student and offering prospective students advice and tips as well as interviews linked to his studies.
Magnificent six-feet long cake creation celebrating Downham Market Festival

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

Not so much a ‘piece of cake’ but an entire six-feet long fruit and sponge bake was created as part of a town’s festival celebrations. The 50th Downham Festival saw the traditional cake-cutting ceremony take place at the Mayor’s Coffee Morning. This year’s festival creation, baked and decorated by the town’s Cream Me Up Scotty bakery, was an amazing replica of the town’s iconic clock tower - complete with working clock face.
Lynn Rotarians donate £800 to town charity doing a ‘marvellous job’ to help the homeless

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

Rotarians have continued their support for a Lynn charity making a donation to help its vital work supporting the homeless. The Rotary Club of King’s Lynn presented £800 to The Purfleet Trust with £500 going towards the purchase of a minibus and £300 towards a new garden project where clients can relax in a calm environment. The Rotary club has supported The Purfleet Trust for many years and a club spokesperson said the charity does a “marvellous job”.
Hunstanton and Downham Market events aim to help rural businesses

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

Helping rural businesses to get what they need to thrive will be the focus of two borough council ‘Rural Business Connect’ events. Rural businesses can face additional challenges, including logistics, recruitment and access to investment so the council has brought together a number of organisations that specialise in these areas to give free advice and support.
King’s Lynn students learn important skills from the past

3 weeks ago | lynnnews.co.uk | Sue Irving

College students have turned the clocks back by taking a look at traditional restoration techniques. Level Two brickwork and carpentry students from the town campus of Lynn’s College of West Anglia stepped beyond the classroom and into the past, when they took part in a live heritage restoration workshop focused on traditional sash windows and restoring historic brickwork.