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Suffolk Dog Day – cancelled

25 Jul 2018

It is with great regret that we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Suffolk Dog Day, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday 29th July at Helmingham Hall, as a result of the ongoing predicted high temperatures. The safety and enjoyment of visitors to Suffolk Dog Day comes first whether on […]

BBC News – Teenage volunteers make dementia residents ‘feel alive’

26 Jun 2018

Well done to young volunteers at YOPEY who are giving up their time for people living with dementia. This project, made possible by a grant from the #iwill Fund through Suffolk Community Foundation, aims to tackle loneliness by encouraging young people to visit older people in their communities. The volunteers receive training around what to expect […]

Suffolk Community Foundation & the High Sheriff of Suffolk celebrate Suffolk Day – 21 June 2018

22 Jun 2018

Joining in the celebrations for Suffolk Day, the High Sheriff of Suffolk, George Vestey, met and thanked many of the people who work and volunteer for local charities. George had a busy day touring Suffolk as he joined the presenters of BBC Radio Suffolk as they presented live shows across the county. “I travelled a huge distance across Suffolk and it was really […]

HIGH SHERIFF’S AWARDS CRITERIA 2019 ANNOUNCED

14 Jun 2018

The High Sheriff of Suffolk, George Vestey, has launched the 2019 High Sheriff’s Awards and is calling for voluntary groups and individuals to submit their entries for the annual community awards. The High Sheriff’s Awards are designed to reward the volunteers, charities and community groups in Suffolk who devote their time and energy to improve […]