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East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) An evening with Anthony Horowitz One of the most prolific and successful writers working in the UK made an appearance in Lavenham last month to raise funds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).

An Evening with Anthony Horowitz took place at The Swan Hotel in Lavenham, just south of Bury St Edmunds, in aid of EACH on Friday 14th November.

More than 80 guests enjoyed a book signing opportunity with Anthony, a drinks reception, a three course meal and a question and answer session hosted by BBC Radio Suffolk presenter, Lesley Dolphin.

The event was organised in conjunction with the Lavenham Literary Festival and raised a staggering £3,480.50 for EACH which will provide

care and support for families across Suffolk.

and we were delighted he was able to support us at such a lovely event.

Anthony Horowitz is an EACH ambassador and has written more than 40 books including the bestselling teen spy series, Alex Rider.

“It was a sell-out with all tickets being snapped up within eight hours which is testament to just how well-respected and loved Anthony and his work is.

Anthony’s latest book, Moriaty, was released on 23rd October 2014 as the sequel to his Sherlock Holmes novel, The House of Silk.

“Anthony was incredibly entertaining and gave a very energetic interview much to the delight of all the guests and we’re delighted the evening raised a fantastic sum which will enable us to provide care and support at The Treehouse.”

Anthony is also responsible for creating and writing some of the UK’s most beloved and successful television series, including Midsomer Murders and Foyle’s War. Nikki Brown, EACH Suffolk Fundraiser, said: “Anthony has been an Ambassador for EACH since 2008

To find out more about EACH in West Suffolk please call Nikki Brown, EACH Suffolk Fundraiser, on 01473 276 195 email nikki.brown@each.org.uk and for more information about EACH visit www.each.org.uk

Melanie Chew, EACH Director of Fundraising, Anthony Horowitz, Lesley Dolphin, BBC Radio Suffolk presenter.

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A Christmas event with all the bells & whistles EVENTS LISTING Blackthorpe Barn Be inspired December at Blackthorpe Barn in Rougham just outside Bury St Edmunds. In addition to being the largest Country Christmas shop in the area, every weekend, until 14th December, it showcases the greatest crafts people in Britain with a truly inspiring display of quality and pure creative talent.

There are over 60 exhibitors offering a wonderful mix of fabulous crafts. Plus, huge choice of famous Rougham Estate Christmas Trees are available. www. blackthorpebarn.com Event times & dates: Country Christmas Shop Sat 29 Nov - Mon 22 Dec, 9am-5.30pm British Crafts Sat 6 - Sun 7 Dec Sat 13 - Sun 14 Dec, 10am-5pm adults £2, oaps £1, children free, season tickets £6 Christmas Workshops: 1: Festive Collage for Families Sat 20 - Sun 21 Dec 10-3pm

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Christmas begins at Blackthorpe Barn and each year the rustic medieval barn becomes home to some amazing festive delights. A Country Christmas Shop absolutely teeming with Christmas decorations, traditional games, Christmas lights, gifts and so much more.

Santas Grotto Weekends between Sat 22 Nov - Sun 21 Dec & Mon 22 Dec - bookings on-line only

Plus, a craft event like no other, showcasing the skills, talents and unique wares of the best quality British Crafts people in the country.

Christmas Trees Sat 29 Nov - Mon 22 Dec, 9am-5.30pm

Also available are the famous Rougham Estate Christmas Trees renowned for their quality and longevity. Not to mention our breath-taking Santa’s Grotto which is destined to deliver even more delights and surprises this year.

2: Felt Making Tues 2 Dec Tues 9 Dec Tues 16 Dec 10-1pm

Christmas Cafe Sat 1 Nov - Mon 22 Dec 11am-4pm weekdays 10am-5pm weekends Parking and disabled access Parking is free with spaces for 350 vehicles.

Blackthorpe Barn has disabled access.

Hidden within the mature trees of Rougham Estate, just outside Bury St Edmunds, is historic Blackthorpe Barn.

During December the beautiful Barn turns into a festive wonder.

The Country Christmas Shop opens every day until 22nd December, offering a glorious range of essential festive treats from traditional and sparkling baubles, candles and ornaments, fabulous decorative displays and wondrous delights to the most amazing handmade creations.

The focus on British Crafts at the barn continues each weekend until 14th December. With over sixty stalls it showcases pure British talent offering the very best of British handmade crafts.

Everything from sculpture and ceramics to leather items, textiles, art and jewellery, many of the crafts people change each weekend.

Be quick to choose a famous Rougham Estate Christmas tree. They are nurtured just metres from the Barn.

Highly popular they are renowned for their beautiful forms and colours, luxurious shapes and those unmistakable scents.

Choose from pot grown or freshly cut, compact and elegant or excitingly large and extravagant, each tree is totally unique. Mistletoe, holly and wreaths are also available. www.blackthorpebarn.com

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What’s On West Suffolk Exhibition that is definitely not for the faint of heart!

Museum delves deep into the macabre, the sinister and the surreal to host its latest event.

Moyse’s Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds is set to continue its 2014 run of successful events with its most ‘ghastly’ event of the year - and it’s definitely not for faint of heart!

The first ever Gothika exhibition will open on the evening of Saturday December 6th and will offer both live music and the chance to see current and new exhibits in a very different, and even unearthly, light.

Visitors on Saturday (for which booking is essential) will be able to tour the iconic 12th Century building at night and see exhibits, including everything from a surreal horse-head violin to a sinister gibbet cage and vintage pictures of strange spectacles and ‘human oddities’ from the Georgian Bury Fair.

But that’s not before getting into the mood for the macabre by joining Bury-based band, Thy Last Drop, in the Undercroft for their own distinctive brand of ‘Victorian murderpunk’ and ‘vagabond folk’.

“We have been looking forward to this exhibition all year and with live music to kick things off, it should live up to

everyone’s most gothic expectations,” said Heritage Officer, Alex McWhirter.

“With Gothika, we are reinterpreting many of our collections by focusing on their elements of romance, the strange, the mysterious and the frightening, and in many ways, this exhibition feels most in keeping true with the history of the building itself.

Sample Gothika exhibits, which will be on display between 6-15 December, will include:

The origins of the landmark 12th century building remain mysterious but its rich and varied past has included serving as the town gaol, workhouse and police station, before first opening as a museum in 1899.

* Genuine artefacts of historical criminalia * Characters from chillers, both real and fiction, including Dracula, Frankenstein and prop replicas from classic 1922 horror film Nosferatu * One of only 16 original gibbet cages in the country and the only one in the world to have a photo of its occupant * Witches ‘poppet’ (voodoo) doll and ritual depositions * Weapons dating back to the 1600s rapiers and early revolvers * Vintage clothing including a late Victorian funeral dress and Gothic art * Curiosities including a 19th Century violin made out of a cow’s head and two 16th Century lobster pot helmets * A Cat O’nine tails and a genuine gauntlet * A mammoth tooth c70,000 BC * Vintage pictures from the strange spectacles and ‘human oddities’ of the Bury Fair

The museum’s collections offer a unique view into the past, documenting everything from the foundation of the early town, to the dissolution of the Abbey, prison paraphernalia and artefacts, and also offers intriguing insights into the darker corners of superstition and witchcraft.

Gothika follows on from the museum’s hugely successful 1970s and Sci-Fi exhibitions, which saw thousands of visitors pass through its doors, with the latter being dubbed by original Darth Vader actor, David Prowse, as ‘one of the best exhibitions he has ever been to’.

“It will be certainly be chilling and sinister but we think most people have a sense of the macabre and the exhibition should certainly raise a few eyebrows, if not hairs on the back of the neck!”

Moyse’s Hall has looked out over Bury St Edmunds market place for almost 900 years.

Added Alex McWhirter: “We aim to bring our exhibitions alive as much as possible using our imagination, creativity and even a touch of theatre.

Gothika, being true to the history of Moyse’s, is definitely no exception.”

The opening weekend will conclude on Sunday 7 December with an afternoon of readings from Gothic Horror tales including: Lot 249 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Man Sized in Marble, by Edith Nesbit and The Room in The Tower by E F Benson.

For more information and to book tickets call 01284 758000 or visit www.whatsonwestsuffolk.co.uk The event on 6 December is being held between and 7 and 10pm and is strictly for over 18s only.

For hi res-pictures or interviews, please contact: Julie Warren julie.warren@westsuffolk.gov.uk 01284 758105 Chris Morris chris@christophermorrispr.com 07803 926451

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park Visit West Stow One of England’s great archaeological sites, West Stow has extensive indoor galleries and a stunning recreation of an Anglo-Saxon village surrounded by 125 acres of unspoilt countryside.

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Suffolk IP28 6HG

West Stow Country Park features 125 acres of woods, heathlands, a river and a lake, plus nature trails, walks and an adventure playground.

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Known as ‘The First English Village’, West Stow is one of England’s great archaeological sites where visitors to West Stow can explore history and nature, watch a film, dress up as an Anglo-Saxon or say hello to the rare breed pigs and chickens.

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The small, friendly school that gets results for individuals Thetford Grammar School is a friendly and family based community, a high achieving co-educational independent day school in East Anglia, from rising 4s to the Sixth Form.

The strength of this “all through” school is that it enables us to place great emphasis on a supportive environment, one in which pupils take responsibility for themselves and for each other. Our pupils come from all round the region, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, a testament to our popularity. But come and see for yourselves. Bring your children for a ‘taster’ day with us. Let them be the best judge of whether TGS is the right environment for them.

We are confident they will say yes!

Senior School Entrance Exams Saturday 17th January To register your interest in Entrance Exams, request a prospectus or to arrange a visit please call 01842 752840 or e mail: hmsec@thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk www.thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk Issue 27 2014

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Events at the Apex See whats on at the Apex. Contact for more details. 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD Tel: 01284 758000 Thu 8 Jan, 7.30pm Joan Armatrading Postponed from Mon 1 Dec £28.50

organic garden from a bare field and how understanding and working with nature enriches and empowers us all. £18

footage from the era, and backed by his fabulous 5 piece band, Barry Steele will bring the life and character of Roy Orbison back to the centre stage. £19

Fri 6 Feb, 7.30pm Sinatra Sequins and Swing - The Capitol Years Live!

Featuring the UK’s most impressive Swing vocalists and rousing world-class 15 piece Pete Long Orchestra and over 30 hits (inc Come Fly With Me, You Make Me Feel So Young, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Fever, Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire…). £22 (£20conc)

Sat 31 Jan, 7.30pm East Anglia Chamber Orchestra EAChO welcome back the Russian violinist, Maxim Kosinov, to play Sibelius Violin Concerto with them. Maxim played the Brahms last year which was received very well by the audience. The remainder of the programme comprises Mozart’s Don Giovanni overture and Brahms Symphony No 4 £20 (£16conc) £10 U18s

Sat 10 Jan, 7.30pm Elkie Brooks – Live in Concert Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the 5th decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans old and new. £24

Wed 28 Jan, 7.30pm The Commodores A rare chance to see these Motown legends £36.50-£33.50

Thu 5 Feb, 8pm Jo Harman and Company Recently voted the 2014 ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ at the British Blues Awards, Jo Harman is an original British singer-songwriter/bandleader whose work is broadly influenced by blues, gospel, soul, country, rock and other ‘roots’ sensibilities. £15

Fri 23 Jan, 4pm-6pm BurySOUND Unplugged Performance by local young musicians Free Fri 23 Jan, 7.30pm Down to Earth - An Evening with Monty Don Monty Don is a renowned gardening writer and BBC television presenter and the nation’s favourite and most respected gardener. Hear him speak about his life and travels visiting gardens all over the world, what really happens behind the scenes when filming, about how he made his own

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Tue 3 Feb, 7.30pm The Three Degrees Known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows and of course, for songs like When will I see you again, Dirty Ol’ Man & Take Good Care Of Yourself. £25

Fri 30 Jan, 7.30pm Roy Orbison & Friends Barry Steele presents his all live spectacular Multi Media Tribute to The Big O, featuring classic Orbison hits from the 60’s right through to the Late 80’s. Using both Original and film

Sat 7 Feb, 7.30pm Dominic Seldis & Wolsey Orchestra A unique opportunity to hear Bury born Dominic Seldis, Solo Double Bass with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam, in his Apex debut, with a superlative local amateur orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer, also originally from Bury.

Elgar Overture Froissart Bottesini Elegy Paganini ‘Moses’ Variations Sibelius Symphony No.2 £13 (£10conc) Sun 8 Feb, 8pm Fat Cat Comedy Club See www.fatcatcomedyclub.com for line-up. £12 Fri 13 Feb, 8pm Ruby Turner Ruby has released 17 albums and appeared on releases by the likes of Brian Ferry, UB40, Steve Winwood and Mick Jagger and is one of the main vocalists in Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Her own hit singles include ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’, ‘If You’re Ready’ (Come Go With Me) and ‘It’s Gonna Be Alright’. £18.50

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nearly fifty years. £23 (£21conc) Wed 18 Feb, 8pm Count Arthur Strong Somebody Up There Licks Me!! Fresh from donkey’s years on his award winning BBC Radio 4 series and the huge success of his BBC2 TV Show, Count Arthur Strong gets back to doing what he does best. This show! £17.50 (£15.50)

Sat 14 Feb, 8pm Fairport Convention Fairport Convention hold a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and their groundbreaking album Liege & Lief was voted ‘Most Influential Folk Album of All Time’ by Radio 2 listeners. Fairport’s 2015 Winter Tour concerts will feature songs and tunes from the brand new studio album ‘Myths And Heroes’ as well as classics from a repertoire spanning

Thu 19 Feb, 7.30pm Rick Wakeman In his one-man solo show, he recounts hilarious and unlikely anecdotes from a career which has included musical collaborations with David Bowie, Cat Stevens and Elton John, as well as worldwide tours with his own bands, punctuated by displays of dazzling virtuosity on the piano. £26.50 BurySound Unplugged Workshops Fri 20 Feb, 10am–4pm Music workshops with qualified tutors, covering everything from song writing

to self-promotion, offering local young musicians the opportunity to develop and promote their music. £5 Fri 20 Feb, 4pm-6pm BurySOUND Unplugged Performance by local young musicians Free Fri 20 Feb, 8pm Andy Parsons Live and Unleashed - But Naturally Cautious. The star of BBC2’s ‘Mock The Week’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’ hit the road again delivering more sharp comedy up and down the UK. £15

& strings) Corelli Sonata a quattro Vivaldi Concerto in C major for two trumpets Telemann Concerto in D major for three trumpets £25/£20/£5U25s Sat 28 Feb, 7.30pm Prometheus Orchestra ‘Mainly Mozart’ A sparkling programme of music by Mozart and his classical contemporaries.

Conducted by Edmond Fivet £18/£15/£5

Contact for more details. 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD Tel: 01284 758000

Sun 22 Feb, 7.30pm Academy of Ancient Music Trumpet superstar Tine Thing Helseth makes her AAM debut in a programme that celebrates the power and glory of baroque works for trumpet from across Europe.

Bach Sinfonias from Cantatas BWV 29,150 & 31 Biber Sonata No.10 in G minor (trumpet

The Script announce forest gig The Script is the first act to be announced for Forest Live 2015 The Irish trio’s fourth album ‘No Sound Without Silence’ hit the top of the charts on its release and follows on from previous success with ‘#3’, ‘Science & Faith’ and their eponymous debut, all contributing to sales in excess of 20 million.

The latest single ‘Superheroes’ joins a raft of previous impassioned and catchy hits including ‘We Cry’, ‘The Man Who Can’t Be Moved’, ‘Breakeven’, ‘Nothing’ and ‘For The First Time’. Worldwide no.

1 ‘Hall Of Fame’ featuring fellow ‘The Voice’ judge will.i.am has generated five million sales, 150 million YouTube views, and 100 million Spotify plays.

The Script have made the streaming service’s top 10 acts of all time and confirming the band’s global appeal and longevity.

Forest Live is an independent programme organised by the Forestry Commission to bring both music and forests to new audiences.

Income generated from ticket sales is spent on protecting, improving and expanding England’s forests and woodlands and increasing their value to people and wildlife.

Over Forest Live’s 14 year history, money raised has contributed to a wide range of projects, from wildlife conservation to making improvements for visitors.

With everything required for a great night out, including full catering and bar facilities, the gigs are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere.

Commenting on the forest show, Danny O’Donoghue for The Script said, “We love performing live and our biennial gig in the woods is becoming a bit of a touring tradition, so we are really looking forward to playing Thetford Forest again in 2015.”

The Script plus guests will be performing:

680400 or buy online at www.forestry. gov.uk/music.

Thursday 2 July: Thetford Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk.

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Tickets £37.50 (plus £3.75 booking fee) go on sale at 9.00am Friday 28 November from the Forestry Commission box office tel: 03000

Release: Monday 24 November Media enquiries: James Delanoy james@delanoy.co.uk / tel 01223 812533

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Don’t have a cold Christmas 6 million households cut back on heat while help goes unclaimed Don’t have a cold Christmas: 6 million households cut back on heat while help goes unclaimed Rising energy costs mean the majority of us are reluctant to turn on the heating as the cold snap comes in as fears that we cannot afford our energy bills afflict four in 10 households.

Around six million households across England plan to cut back on heating their home this winter due to the worry about the rising cost of fuel.

Yet at the same time millions of pounds worth of help is being left unclaimed under Warm Front, the Government’s scheme to help the poorest households in England to make their homes warmer and cut their energy bills.

Across England only 11,766 people applied to Warm Front between April and July last year - a huge fall compared to the 133,034 applications received in the whole of the year before.

The Government is introducing changes that will make more people and families with children, who are living on low incomes, eligible for the scheme.

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As the eligibility criteria for help under the Warm Front scheme widens, you may be able to get help this year even if you have been turned down before.

As this is the last year of Warm Front, Consumer Focus, Citizens Advice, Age UK and the National Children’s Bureau are joining forces to promote the scheme to make sure that as many vulnerable people and families as possible get this help as the heating and insulation improvements Warm Front offers could help thousands of households to stay warm and well and save up to £600 off their energy bills each year.

Jonathan Stearn, Programme Director at Consumer Focus, says: “A cold home can damage your health. So it’s very worrying that high energy prices are leading so many people to cut back on their heating.

“We want to make sure that as many people as possible are helped to cut their bills and stay warm and well through the Warm Front scheme this year. We would urge anyone struggling with their bills to find out if they can claim free help.’

Gillian Guy, CAB chief executive, adds: “We’re really worried people are

struggling with their fuel bills because they live in homes that hemorrhage heat.

Yet there is lots of help out there to make your home warmer - especially if you are on a low income.

Your local CAB can help you apply for a Warm Front grant and Citizens Advice will be helping people save money on their energy bills during Big Energy Saving Week.”

Rachel Monaghan, Senior Development Officer for Health and Well-being at the National Children’s Bureau, says some families with children will have to make the choice whether to heat or eat this winter.

She comments: “We know many families are struggling to cope with rising fuel bills and are having to cut back on other essentials like food. We also know that growing up in a cold and damp home can have a real effect on children’s health, learning and enjoyment of life.

“The Warm Front scheme can help cut bills and keep families warm and healthy, so we urge anyone worried about their fuel bills to find out as soon as they can if they are eligible to receive support.”

Warm Front offers measures worth up to £3,500 (£6,000 if you need oil central heating). These measures are free to most people who receive help from the scheme and can make a big difference to their health and financial well-being, in particular in affording other bills and saving for emergencies. People can find out if they can get free by visiting their local Citizens Advice Bureau or Age UK. Alternatively look at switching your energy provider to someone like The Utility Warehouse, who guarantees they will save you money when you switch all your services to them, or they will give you back Double the Difference. It’s a bold statement, but Utility Warehouse do win the Consumer Magazine Which? recommendations time and time again, and more and more people are switching to them.

The local Utility Warehouse representative for this area is: Jonathan who you can contact on 07802 690589.

They offer a FREE home assessment, so it really is worth spending just 10 minutes to see how much you can reduce your bills by each month. Utility Warehouse says they save the average household around £60.00 EVERY month!

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The Fireplace Centre Over past years, Fireplaces and Wood Burning Stoves have come back in to their own as the focal point of many rooms and for both contemporary modern homes as well as traditional period properties, there are stunning designs to suit all tastes.

There is so much scope in style and finish for fireplaces today and one of the best places to realise the truth of this is at the new relocated showrooms of “The Fireplace & Plaster Centre” at Brunel Way in Thetford.Established in 1993, they can offer the consumer professional advise on the most suitable choice of Fireplace & Stove for their home, being the only HETAS Approved retailer in Norfolk & North Suffolk.

Here choice has never been greater, with Surrounds manufactured from Marble, Limestone, Sandstone, Solid Timbers and Cast Iron, all in different sizes and designs, including Period to Traditional styles through to more Modern and Contemporary styles, offering superb finishes to any rooms. Here you will find over 60 displays complimented by a superb range of Wood Burning & Multi-Fuel Stoves, natural looking coal effect gas fires, as well as a vast range of Electric Fires.

There are even Gas Fires if you have no chimney. This is an ideal place to find new ideas to give your home that very individual look with the addition of a new

fireplace which can even be made bespoke to your requirements. They offer a full and professional installation service, having their own In-House HETAS installers, which has to comply with the current building regulations.

Anybody wishing to have a Solid Fuel Appliance installed must have the installation carried-out by an installer who is HETAS registered so as to conform to building regulations, if not, approval from local building control must be sought, which can sometimes be more costly than having “The Fireplace & Plaster Centre” do the work Failure to carry out this will result in your building & contents insurances possibly becoming invalid. The company also offer a professional Chimney Sweeping Service, from their NACS trained In-House engineers, using the latest PowerSweeping equipment, which is much more thorough than traditional methods, giving a cleaner and more efficient flue. www.fireplaceandplastercentre.co.uk

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Mid Suffolk Mobility - UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! An Aladdin’s cave of mobility equipment!

Mid Suffolk Mobility is set in the Suffolk village of Bacton, within easy reach of the A14 and the A140.

They stock an extensive range of scooters, powered chairs, wheel chairs and recliner chairs, and a good range of transit and self propelled manual

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wheelchairs, walking frames, folding three wheel walkers and four wheel walkers with a seat make walking much easier.

There are Kitchen gadgets, bed care items, back care items and warm waterproof clothing for wheelchair and

scooter use. Chair and bed protectors are all available.

Helpful bathroom items include bath seats, bath boards, bath lifts, shower seats and stools, raised toilet seats and commodes. The list goes on and on!

There is easy parking just outside the showroom too, so why not visit new owners Mark and Mavis Hewitt at the shop and let them help you with your mobility equipment needs.

Call: 01449 781804 or visit the website: www.midsuffolkmobility.co.uk

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