News & Events

Join us for a ride around Halesworth

August 26th, 2010

  Join us for a ride around Halesworth Event            Halesworth Wheel Fresh Air Miles Ride Date              Sunday 5 September Start time    1030 am Start place   The Thoroughfare, Halesworth Length         Circular route of 21 miles Why not come out with friends and family and join in this fantastic circular route in the lanes of Halesworth and be in with a chance to win a ...

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Big Lottery Training Sessions

August 23rd, 2010

Do you know any organisations that are interested in applying to Big Lottery Fund&rsquos open programmes, especially the Reaching Communities programme If so, Big Lottery Fund is running a number of training sessions on Outcomes and How to Apply, aimed at organisations who are thinking of making an application to one ...

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No net gains as BT snubs region

August 19th, 2010

RURAL campaigners have criticised BT for not including Suffolk in a list of places earmarked for broadband upgrades in the region. BT announced this week that more than 74,000 homes and businesses in East Anglia will have access to faster broadband by next spring. Customers will gain access to broadband speeds of ...

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Call to back creative countryside

August 2nd, 2010

HARNESSING the untapped creative potential of the countryside could generate more than £1bn a year, says a report. But the rural creative industries will remain worth just half the amount unless the government helps artists access adequate funding, it warns. The four-year study was prepared by the Rural Cultural Forum, which ...

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Halesworth’s Smooth-ie Transition to Pedal-power

July 26th, 2010

On Saturday 10hJuly, hundreds of passers-by in the Thoroughfare were offered a free Smoothie in the blazing heat. The only snag was that they had to pedal for it  But they soon saw how little energy it takes to pedal yourself a smoothie, and keep fit at the same time. Meanwhile ...

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Cycle Suffolk Lead Rider Training – British Cycling Level 2 Lead Rider Qualification

July 13th, 2010

Cycle Suffolk are working with British Cycling to deliver two Level 2 Lead Rider training courses in Suffolk. The award is aimed at people looking to lead groups of cyclists for leisurely and club rides. The knowledge gained from this award will allow you to develop an understanding of safe, ethical ...

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Shape the agenda for your local business area

July 6th, 2010

Suffolk Police are working with local organisations to gauge the opinions of business and organisational leaders in Suffolk on local Policing. You can be assured that Suffolk Police deals with serious crime and incidents as a matter of course but they want to hear your views on local policing issues to ensure ...

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Your Freedom

July 2nd, 2010

Have your say in restoring civil liberties, repealing unnecessary laws and cutting business and third sector regulations. Visit yourfreedom.hmg.gov.uk

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Dementia Awareness Roadshow

July 1st, 2010

There are 700,000 people in the UK with dementia. This figure is set to rise to over 1 million in the next 15 years. Help us to raise awareness and assist people to get the support they need. If you are worried about your memory, or that of someone you know and would like ...

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Rural England faces brunt of cuts

June 30th, 2010

RURAL communities face being among those worst hit by public sector cuts included in the government&rsquos Budget. People in the countryside are more likely to have a job in the public sector, according to a league table compiled by economic consultants Rose Regeneration. One in three jobs in predominantly rural ...

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