Thomas Malina

1 week ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Thomas Malina

The future of Sudbury’s central cultural landmark has been secured following a period of uncertainty after its main delivery partner folded. Sudbury Arts Centre – located within the former St Peter’s Church on Market Hill – confirmed that its existing team will remain in place, allowing the venue and its activities to continue. For the past 18 months, The Bridge Project, a long-running Sudbury-based charity, had held the lead role in operating the centre.

1 week ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Thomas Malina

While many runners are taking on this month’s London Marathon for the first time, for Dave Hennessey, it will be his last – and he is determined to go out on a high. On April 27, the AFC Sudbury general manager will take on the 26.2-mile course for the third time, alongside thousands of other runners. For his final marathon berth, Mr Hennessey is running to raise money for The Sue Ryder Foundation, a palliative care and bereavement support charity.

1 week ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Thomas Malina

Abuse of older people skyrocketed during the Covid-19 pandemic, a Suffolk charity boss has told a national inquiry – as he called on policymakers to effect urgent changes. Sudbury-based Hourglass – the only charity in the UK dedicated to tackling elder abuse – gave evidence to the Government’s Covid-19 inquiry, investigating the societal impact of the pandemic. Data presented to the inquiry showed that calls to the charity’s helpline soared by 33 per cent year-on-year in 2020/21.

1 week ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Thomas Malina

A long-serving village pub landlady, who helped to transform it from a male-dominated drinking venue to a food-led destination, is set to bid adieu after almost two decades. Diana Doe voiced her thanks to loyal customers and staff, past and present, ahead of her retirement from running The Pheasant, in Gestingthorpe. Her farewell party will take place on Easter Sunday before her last day on April 27 – after which the pub will continue under new owners.

2 weeks ago | suffolknews.co.uk | Thomas Malina

A reverse vending machine initiative – a rapidly-growing scheme to encourage people to recycle, in exchange for financial rewards – has found its way to Sudbury. Kingfisher Leisure Centre is the latest location in Suffolk to join the Trovr West Suffolk recycling trial, with the installation of a new recycling machine.