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Choose well and be prepared this summer If you have a cut – would you go into accident and emergency? If you run out of your medicines or have to take the emergency hormonal contraception, would you call the out of hours GP? The answer to these may be yes. Although you might be making […]
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A five minute walk can improve your health For many people, finding the time to exercise is difficult and our busy lives can mean that we are not as healthy and active as we’d like to be. However, a recent study by the University of Essex shows it doesn’t take much to improve our health […]
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Awards ceremony celebrates apprenticeship scheme Overall Apprentice of the Year – Sarah Kirk with NHS Suffolk Chief Executive, Carole Taylor-Brown The NHS Suffolk Apprenticeship Scheme celebrated its success at its first ever awards ceremony, which recognised outstanding apprentices and also the support of partner organisations involved in the scheme. Created in 2009, the NHS […]
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Board to discuss merits of forming a new organisation Two East Anglian mental health NHS trusts are looking into the possibility of merging in order to enhance clinical services, provide more opportunities for staff development and reduce overall running costs. If agreed, there would be one NHS Foundation Trust covering Norfolk and Suffolk which would […]
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charities / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Tourist Attractions Norfolk and Suffolk / Waveney Valley July 13, 2010
Disability Sport Initiative receives London 2012 recognition! Optua is celebrating after its Disability Sport Showcase Days received the official London 2012 Inspire Mark. The Inspire Mark is only given to the most accessible, participative, inspiring and stimulating projects and events which have been inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. This is the […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Health & Wellbeing July 8, 2010
The Healthy Ambitions Suffolk bus begins it’s tour Healthy Ambitions Suffolk People from across the county will be given all the help and inspiration they need to take those first few steps to a healthier lifestyle when they are welcomed aboard the Healthy Ambitions Suffolk bus during the next few weeks. The innovative project will […]
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Red Card Comedy Club On the Road Saturday 24th July 2010 8.00pm tickets £12 East Anglia’s biggest stand up comedy night comes to The Cut. The Red Card Comedy Club are now in the 9th year with countless sell-out shows in Norwich, Ipswich, Chelsea, Lincoln and York. Comedians on the night include Yianni Agisilaou, Colin […]
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Help reverse the obesity trend Healthy Ambitions Suffolk Families are being encouraged to use this week as their springboard to a healthier life by getting more active and making small changes to their diet. Healthy Ambitions Suffolk is using national childhood obesity week, which began today, to spread the message that small changes can make […]
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Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / Tourist Attractions Norfolk and Suffolk July 1, 2010
Heveningham Hall Country Fair Sunday 11th July 2010 Heveningham Hall is an 18th century estate set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. The Fair is has been running for 13 years, and last year over 8,000 people attended. Organised by a dedicated team of local volunteers, all proceeds go to the six village communities […]
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Halesworth in Transition EventHalesworth is making a smooth-ie transition to pedal power Come to the Thoroughfare between 10 and 1 on Saturday 10th July 2010 and you’ll be a smooth operator, mixing your own smoothie fruit drink while riding a bike (in complete safety). And you can help make up cycle repair kits that will […]
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Common Ground Theatre CompanypresentsThe BellFriday 18 June 20108pmTickets £8/£5 A tale of perverse love, denial, longing and obsession. Common Ground was set up in 2007 by Pat Whymark, Lynn Whitehead and Julian Harries, two professional actors who live in Woodbridge, Suffolk. They wanted to give young, local actors the chance to put on original shows, […]
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Art & Theatre / Business Editorials / Events in Norfolk and Suffolk / exhibitions / Norfolk Broads / Tourist Attractions Norfolk and Suffolk June 9, 2010
Friday 11th June 2010 Suffolk Open Studios ArtistMICHELLE PAYNE Bodybuilder lifecast by Michelle Payne Will be hosting an evening for artists and clients On Friday June 11th 7.30 – 9.30 With demonstration of her Life-casting work and brief talk about inspirations for art and life, the two arts galleries, and business. If you wish to […]
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Fantastic prizes up for grabs Healthy Ambitions Suffolk People from across Suffolk are being given the chance to win one of a range of fantastic prizes – simply by taking the first steps towards improving their health and wellbeing. During June, Healthy Ambitions Suffolk is offering children and adults alike the chance to sign up […]
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“Let’s get Suffolk cooking” Photo/ film/ interview opportunity: Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd June at the Healthy Ambitions Suffolk food theatre at the Suffolk Show. Local celebrity chefs demonstrate affordable and exciting recipes while families are given the chance to cook their own healthy lunch. People looking for new ideas for healthy, cheap and easy […]
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Halesworth in Transition Event Uplifting upcycling!Stopping shoppers in their tracks On Saturday 22nd May 2010 Halesworth Thoroughfare saw an upcycling event, complete with hand-powered sewing machine converting cloth into shopping bags, companionable knitting of one garment by two knitters, and making logs from old newspapers. The event stopped shoppers in their tracks. They were delighted […]
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Have a fun and healthy bank holiday weekend The bank holiday weekend is a great opportunity to spend some time enjoying ourselves, taking part in healthy activities such as walking, beachcombing or playing sport. With many GP surgeries, pharmacists and dentists closed on Monday 31 May, NHS Suffolk has come up with a list of […]