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Local entrepreneurs start new business venture
Rich Future was started by three young people, myself (Olivia Banks, 23) Bradley Banks (20) and Alex Owen (20). We all had the same idea, to make the best T-Shirts and Clothing around within a brand that would stand out. We are all captivated by high fashion, street...
Second Heaven Bridal Boutique
Second Heaven are focused on providing a unique experience offering a range of stunning, pre-loved, ex-sample & new bridal gowns and accessories, together with a gorgeous range of flower girl dresses. As the cost of weddings continues to soar, we are able to...
Garden confidential – January
Brought to you by Paul Clarke What to do in your garden in January Happy new year to all gardeners! Perhaps you are thinking of starting gardening for the first time – here are a few steps to beginning a garden. But first a little seasonal poem... “In the sniffed and...
The Third Most Important Thing to Learn at School
New! monthly feature from Moreton Hall Preparatory School by Simon Head There are more than three important things to learn at school, but in aiming to master as many lessons as possible you can lose sight of which ones are more essential than the rest. If you were...
Volunteering opportunities in Bury St Edmunds
You can Make A Difference in your community this year by Volunteering with Papworth Trust… Even in the strongest communities, disabled and older people can find themselves without the support they need. Local charity Papworth Trust runs a number of essential services...
Team player by andrew southwood
This season has seen my son join the school football team. One of my proudest moments as a parent was watching him wear his match shirt and making his debut… as they lost 10-0 (ish?). To protect the egos and reputations of those involved I will not name the teams or...
Charity Shop Challenge – January
Always thought your local charity shop was full of stuff nobody really wants? Well think again, we found plenty of lovely outfits (and some designer brands!) at a fraction of the cost you would normally pay in the high street. So if you are saving the pennies in...
Spotlight on The Risbygate Sports Club
The Risbygate Sports Club offer an excellent range of facilities for a number of sports. For Indoor Bowls they have four rinks which ensure all year round play in the Club. They offer in-house leagues (ladies, mens and mixed) as well as external competitions. Regular...
Chairman raises £675 for children with cancer
In the 11th year of the Suffolk Summer Sixes’ fundraising for CLIC Sargent, Colin Houghton, Chairman of Moreton Hall Social Club has added to this year’s fantastic total by emptying the Chairman’s Bottle which contained an astounding £641. Mr Houghton said of the...
A ‘Zen’sational place to eat
The Bury St Edmunds Directories visit Zen Noodle Bar, Bury St Edmunds by Phil Swadling With Christmas now a distant memory and all the in-laws safely returned home, it’s time to start start planning where to eat as a family treat. I popped along to meet the team at...