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Cotman House

In August 2008, Colin and Louise Bentley, together with John and Carol Smith were presented with the opportunity of purchasing a property known as “The Mount”, adjacent to their existing premises, Coniston Residential Home, Garfield Road, Felixstowe, since renamed Cotman Lodge. The location of the site meant that any...

Whereabouts

Needham Market was a hamlet of Barking. The Market charter was granted by Henry the 3rd and the market flourished until the plague struck in 1665. A market has never been held since, although the right to do so still exists. To this day, Chain Bridge and Chain House...

The Adjustment Bureau – Film Reveiw by Claire Jefferys

The Adjustment Bureau stars Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. This film is loosely based on a short story by Phillip K Dick called the Adjustment Team. The Adjustment Bureau is a Romantic Science fiction thriller genre of films which I feel can appeal to all. Now most people would...

Sponsored Marathon Run!

Question: Would you like to see a Headteacher suffer pain, lots of pain? If your answer is yes, then read on…. You’re in luck! I amthe Headteacher of Combs Ford Primary School in Stowmarket and I am running in the 2011 London Marathon for simple reasons – We have...

Salters’ Festival of Chemistry, 23rd March

At The University of Cambridge, 23rd March, Alexa Holder, Lauren Gissing, Josh Chaloner and Daniel Woodward represented Stowmarket Middle School in the Salters’ Festival of Chemistry. After a short journey by train from Stowmarket to The University of Cambridge, the students were introduced to their first chemistry challenge. There...

Business Spotlight Oxfam Move Premisis

After 35 years in the town we are relocating to the Meadow Centre, opening on April 21st. We are also planning a fantastic opening celebration, with an afternoon of live music and entertainment at the new shop on April 22nd (Good Friday.) Please do come along and support us,...

Stowmarket Art Club Annual Exhibition 2011

Stowmarket Art Club are busy organising their 51st Annual Exhibition which takes place at the United Reformed Church at the end of May. The event this year will display around 250 paintings by club members and as the exhibition is non profit making, the paintings are priced fairly with...

The Verandah Bar & Xcel Nightclub

Situated next to Stowmarket Railway Station with ample car parking also licensed till 4am. Elegant Surroundings for your special occasion weather it’s a Birthday, Anniversary, Christening, Wedding or any otherspecial event. Hire one of the rooms in the Verandah from £75 self-catering or we can cater for you. Xcel...

Suffolk Local History Association

Our February talk by Gary Gascoyne ‘Around The World In 100 Days’, was very well received. Those in the audience who had been fortunate, or not, to have spent time in some of his ports of call added personal colour to a very enjoyable afternoon. The March meeting, which,...

£1.7 million Photography: St Elizabeth Hospice refurbishment

Stowmarket residents and community groups are invited to a free open event to view the £1.7m refurbishment of St Elizabeth Hospice. The Suffolk charity’s in-patient unit has been revamped to make it more welcoming for patients and their families. The major building project, which took several months to complete,...