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Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and supporters we have so far raised a record £270,000 for this year’s Surviving Winter Appeal. As the temperature continues to plummet and with...

All libraries in Suffolk will be closed until further notice. The mobile library, home library and reservation services will also be suspended until further notice. All loans and charges will be...

A brand new website has been launched which aims to offer local people a single, comprehensive and accurate source of information about Covid-19 and vaccinations: https://sneevaccine.org.uk/ Created...

Santa is visiting Melton on Tuesday evening on his Rotary sleigh. The sleigh will start at approximately 5.45pm and finish at around 8pm. Tuesday 15th December: Hall Farm Road and Close, Manthorp...

All Suffolk Libraries will be closed on Friday 1st January 2021.   Woodbridge Library is open from 10am-5pm Tuesday to Saturday and 10am-1pm on Sunday for essential computer usage, reservation...

As the NHS is gearing up to deliver the Covid-19 vaccination programme volunteers are wanted to help with the roll-out. We are seeking volunteers to act as stewards at the local vaccination...

Suffolk County Council are looking for an individual to join the governing body at Melton Primary School. Governors have 3 key priorities: To set the strategic direction of the school To...

Timetable for the 63, 64 and 65 buses Timetable for the 59, 70, 71, 73, 78 and 79...

Government legislation states that libraries can continue to provide essential services during the November lockdown. This means that from Tuesday 10th November Woodbridge Library will be open from...

All Suffolk Libraries will be closed on Friday 25th  December 2020, Saturday 26th December 2020, Sunday 27th December 2020, Monday 28th December 2020 and Friday 1st January 2021.   For up to...

During the new lockdown measures, Leiston and Saxmundham District - Citizens Advice will continue to remain open to take calls from 10am to 2pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri) on 01728 832193. You can...

'To Live With Dying’ is a website for residents in East Suffolk. It is a portal to information and support around subjects related to death, dying and cherishing life. Death is a natural process...

Woodbridge Library is open for browsing Tuesday 0930-1700, Wednesday-Saturday 0900-1700, Sunday 1000-1300 but closed on Monday. There is a one-way system in place which must be followed. Out-of-hours...

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) is inviting students with an interest in healthcare to consider standing for election to its Council of Governors. The trust, which runs...

Behaviour Change Skills Training Improve your confidence in having healthy lifestyle and behaviour change conversations with others • Learn new skills • Earn a certificate • Help others...

People in east and west Suffolk have been working together over the past few years to improve NHS mental health and emotional wellbeing care and learning disability and autism services. Those...

Woodbridge Library is open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10am-4pm and is closed on Mondays and Sundays. Please phone the library on 01394 330855, email woodbridge.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk or go to the...

Due to health and safety reasons, the Little Free Pantry is now situated in the foyer of St Andrew's Church Hall. It is open from 10am - 5pm, Monday to Wednesday. Enter via the Rectory Path...

The Coast and Heaths and Dedham Vale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley team, with help from the local authorities in these areas, are encouraging people to register for the...

Most libraries in Suffolk have been open for the last few weeks, offering a select and collect service. There have been around 3,000 requests to use this service with nearly 41,500 books and other...

Wild Tots: Water play and pond dipping Wednesday 12th August, 10.30am-12noon For 18month-5 year olds and their carer £5.50 Booking essential Family afternoon: The Big Insect Hunt Thursday 13...

The Deben Community Farm will be open on Sunday 19th July from...

The Sunflower Community Care Farm in Capel St Andrew has re-opened. The farm specialises in providing health, social and educational care services for a range of vulnerable people - both adults and...

As part of Good Care Month, Wellbeing Suffolk are celebrating with an afternoon and evening of music. There is something for everyone including dance, relaxation, song writing and a music quiz. You...

One Life Suffolk is offering free 10 week family Zoom groups. The groups are aimed at parents with children from 5 years to teens. The sessions will help your family improve their lifestyle choices...

GP practices in East Suffolk will be closed on bank holiday Monday May 25 - but help is available Please check you'll have enough repeat prescription medicine to last over the holiday weekend ...

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected almost every aspects of our daily lives and whilst we are all in lockdown or self-isolation, there are still thousands of vulnerable young people coming into care,...

During this difficult time, OneLife Suffolk are here to support you by offering our FREE services in the safety of your own home. Our dedicated teams can help you stop smoking, offer advice and...

The children from Melton Primary School created a special VE newsletter, showcasing their VE-themed activities and work. You can read a copy of the VE Day...

All GP practices in East Suffolk will be open as normal on Friday's bank holiday (May 8) – in support of the national campaign to encourage people to get the medical help they need. Anyone wishing...

The In Touch with Melton, Rendlesham and Woodbridge magazine is now available as an online version. The May edition will also be made available...

The Woodbridge Community Food Share is appealing for donations of fresh produce, meat and ambient foods, so that they can cook and provide meals to those that are at high risk, elderly, isolated,...

The Spring Newsletter is now available – containing articles on The Teapot Project’s Food Aid First Response initiative, Felixstowe Swifts Group, and...

All pharmacies should now be open on Good Friday and Easter Monday from 14:00 to 17:00, unless they have an exemption due to reasons beyond their control. Some pharmacies may be open for longer on...

Suffolk residents have been given the chance to vote for one of five Suffolk-based charities shortlisted for Hopkins Homes’ Suffolk Charity Vote. Hopkins Homes will donate a total of £10,000...

Suffolk has been protecting rare and unusual plants and fungi through the Roadside Nature Reserve (RNR) Project since the 1970s. We have a network of volunteer wardens who do a brilliant job at...

A Good Neighbour Scheme is a voluntary initiative run by a group of local residents who recognise the benefits of such a scheme to the community, and want to help their neighbours enjoy a better...

The Alzheimer's Society has developed a befriending service called Side by Side. It is through this service that they are looking for a volunteer to take a season ticket holder from Woodbridge to...

Woodbridge will be hosting its first Pride event on the 27th June 2020. Starting at 4pm, it will consist of a parade through town and then a fair around Whistock's Place, with live music and variety...

Saturday 21 March, 2-4pm Family Forest Schools. Den building , fires woodland crafts and activities. Location: Foxburrow Farm, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1NA Age: 18 months +. Cost: £4 Child £2...

Transition Woodbridge is still on the look out for any appropriate sites for more community orchards. If you know of any locations that you think would benefit from blossom in spring and free fruit...

Woodbridge Town Council has declared a climate emergency in recognition of the severity and urgency of the climate crisis. We know that the time for talking is over, and we must take action if we are...

Martlesham Megabash What is a megabash, you ask?  It is a community event designed to get people actively involved in practical wildlife conservation & looking after the land on their...

On 2nd July 2019 a Planning Application was made for the redevelopment of this site by the developer who holds a conditional contract to purchase the site from the Council. The application reference...

Update 23rd January 2020 Unfortunately Lynne has not been able to raise enough funds to reopen Springside and all money collected will be refunded. Springside Store in Melton closed on...

Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Tim Passmore has confirmed that he is proposing to raise the policing element of the council tax and wants to hear the public’s views. The recent general...

Councils in Suffolk are ramping up activity in order to take on responsibility for local parking management from 6 April 2020. Parking patrols in Suffolk will soon be managed by district and...

Saturday 1st February 10am-12noon Weekend Wildlife Club Location: Foxburrow Farm, Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge. IP12 1NA Age: 6-11 year olds Cost: £3. Booking...

The list of pharmacies which are open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day has now been published. Pharmacies open in Suffolk Pharmacies open in East of England Check that you...

There will be a chance to learn more about Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s approach to managing their reserves when Michael Strand gives a talk entitled “Creating Wildness – a new approach to...

Please note that Woodbridge Library will close at 5pm on Tuesday 31st December 2019 and is closed all day on Wednesday 1st January 2020.  Throughout January – Continuing our sale of donated...

Monday 25th November - Wednesday 11th December The 1st Woodbridge Scout Group will be hand delivering Christmas cards to addresses in the IP12 area. They are guaranteed to be delivered by...

Come and get in the Festive Spirit Join Woodbridge Dementia Project for an Inter-generational Christmas Celebration including free refreshments Woodbridge Community Hall IP12 4AU Wednesday...

The Melton Village Produce Association Sale is taking place on Saturday 23rd November at 2.30pm at the Burness Parish Rooms. Entrance is free and there will be Cakes, White Elephant, Books, Plants,...

Winter Opening Times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. Woodbridge Museum Community Heritage Building, Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, IP12 1FP Admission Free Children must...

From Monday 18th November the 71 service will be reinstated. First Bus advise: We have kept the singles and returns as close as possible to those offered by PF Travel, but inevitably some will go...

Come along to Thurlow Nunn Standen, The Street, Melton to meet our team, see the range of products that we have in our shop and the machinery that we sell on Thursday 5th December from 3pm-7pm. We...

We want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people in this area. Our aim is to create more opportunities for disabled people, their families and local disability organisations. We...

Find out how to report fly-tipping and prevent your rubbish being fly-tipped by others at https://www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk/fly-tipping Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of rubbish. It is...

Please note that Woodbridge Library will be closed on the 24th, 25th and 26th December. Throughout December – Continuing the sale of donated books and DVDs Stuck for a Christmas present for...

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November 2019 10am to 4pm St Andrew's Church, Melton Copies of this limited edition will be available over the weekend for a donation of £15 towards the printing...

The Little Free Pantry is a small thing – some cheerful shelves in the church porch, stocked with tins and toiletries – but we hope it will send a big message. We hope it will be a place where...

A new free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support service for young people in east and west Suffolk aged 11 – 18 has launched. Called Kooth, young people will now be able to access...

Spooky Surprises. Follow a torch-lit trail, make a lantern,stories and a snack by the light of a fire. Date: Friday 1st November, 5.30-7.30pm Location: Foxburrow Farm, near Woodbridge IP12...

Throughout November – Sale of donated books All proceeds go to the Friends of Woodbridge Library. Friday 1st November – Saturday 30th November – ArtLib – Art by Chinwe...

Woodbridge Swifts The swift season is over again for another year. The sounds of high summer, swifts whirling and screaming through the town, have ceased. They have now completed their breeding...

Dr Thérèse Coffey will be holding a meeting on the Northern Bypass on Friday 6th September at 7pm. It will take place at a venue between Woodbridge and Martlesham. Constituents can register...

The Summer Reading Challenge runs until the 7th September Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Challenge’s theme is “Space Chase”, an out-of-this-world adventure inspired by the...

The Ipswich Northern Route is rapidly raising interest in the areas which it will affect, and many villages are holding public meetings to allow residents to express their opinions. Woodbridge...