Thomas Malina

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

A new facility focused on promoting environmental responsibility has opened its doors at a school on the Suffolk-Essex border. Gosfield School officially opened the Phil Davies Eco Centre earlier this month to support pupils with their outdoor learning, and help them engage in sustainability and conservation. The hub includes a yurt equipped with solar panels, a rainwater collection system, a compostable toilet, and eco-friendly furniture.

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

The world stage beckons for a veteran dog trainer after she qualified to represent Great Britain in global competition for a second year running. Jacqui Wood said she was ‘over the moon’ to be representing Team GB again, at the 2025 Senior Open Agility World Championships in Portugal this summer. Alongside her five-year-old border collie, Chase, she will go for the top prize in the large height category, in the 55-65 age bracket, at the tournament, which is aimed at older canine handlers.

4 weeks 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 month 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 month 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.