February’s Fat Cat showcases The Chase’s Paul Sinha

February’s Fat Cat showcases The Chase’s Paul Sinha

You may be aware of Paul Sinha’s quizzing talents from tea time quiz show The Chase, but you may not know he is an acclaimed stand up comic, as well as a qualified doctor. Naturally, Sinha is a very articulate comedian which of course justifies his political and...
Community projects could benefit from slice of council grant

Community projects could benefit from slice of council grant

Community projects in the Abbeygate ward of Bury St Edmunds could benefit from a slice of a councillor’s £2,500 fund. St Edmundsbury Borough Councillor Joanna Rayner is inviting representatives of community groups, charities and voluntary organisations in her ward, to...
The Apex to set up Youth Creative Board

The Apex to set up Youth Creative Board

The Apex is to create more opportunities for young people to get involved in the arts across West Suffolk, with the establishment of a new Youth Creative Board. Next Thursday (29) will see the first meeting of the board, at The Apex from 4.30pm.  The board will be...
Acorns and iPads as councillor give grant

Acorns and iPads as councillor give grant

The deputy leader of St Edmundsbury Borough Council has donated part of her locality funding to a village pre-school in her area. The Rougham Acorns and Woodlands group is a charity run a pre school as well as a school holiday club, including before and after school...
Competition to Name Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre’s New Flumes

Competition to Name Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre’s New Flumes

Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre awaits with anticipation, the arrival of its new flumes which will be open to the public in the Spring and youngsters are invited to enter a competition to name them. Work for the flumes has been carried out over the last few months as...
Thinking of standing as a councillor – what does it involve?

Thinking of standing as a councillor – what does it involve?

Residents who are considering standing for election as a district/borough councillor in May can find out more about what it involves at two events next month. On 7 May, voters will decide not only who represents us in Parliament, but also who will sit/represents the...