‘Upbeat’ is a self help support
group, set up by ex-cardiac patients in 1995 to provide exercise, social
and health educational activities for those who have suffered heart attacks
or other heart problems.
It encourages and supports patients and importantly,
their carers to get back to leading as normal life as possible. Two exercise
sessions (circuits and suitable aerobics), supervised by qualified instructors
and cardiac advisors are held weekly at Sudbury Town Hall on Tuesday mornings
from 9.30am to 12.30pm. At the same time, members may drop in for a coffee
and a chat or to discuss a heart related problem with our resident cardiac
nurse. We have recently acquired four automated portable defibrillators,
one of which is taken to all events and can be used by our trained personnel.
It is a lively group with approx 60-80
people attending on a Tuesday morning and if you would like to know how
we can perhaps help you then please drop in – you will be very welcome.
Regular social events are held, which are
varied and prove very popular. These include talks, concerts, theatre visits,
day trips and holiday breaks both home and abroad.
Details of social events and further information is available on our web site at www.upbeatheartsupport.org.uk or via our twice yearly Magazine, a copy of which may be obtained on request.
If you would like to learn more, please contact:
It is a lively group with approx 60-
Details of social events and further information is available on our web site at www.upbeatheartsupport.org.uk or via our twice yearly Magazine, a copy of which may be obtained on request.
If you would like to learn more, please contact:
Jill Brooks, Chairman, 24 Gloucester
Way, Sudbury, CO10 6LW. Tel: 01787 376920 or
David Camp, Treasurer, 24 Swanfield, Long Melford, CO10 9EZ Tel: 01787 376723
e-mail: dc@davidcamp.demon.co.uk
David Camp, Treasurer, 24 Swanfield, Long Melford, CO10 9EZ Tel: 01787 376723
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BOUNDARY COMMITTEE MUST LISTEN
TO
THE PEOPLE OF SUFFOLK
THE PEOPLE OF SUFFOLK
The Boundary Committee
has been urged to keep its promise to listen to the people of Suffolk before
deciding on the future shape of the county.
At the end of the year it will make up its mind on proposals that could yet see the creation of two or three unitary councils for Suffolk or one giant unitary council for the county -
and the wrenching of Lowestoft into Norfolk.
Forest Heath District Council, St Edmundsbury Borough Council and Waveney District Council have asked the Committee to meet and discuss their own proposals to keep Suffolk local by creating three new unitary councils in West Suffolk, East Suffolk and North Haven.
And yet, to the Councils’ great frustration, the Boundary Committee has not agreed to meet them on their own, despite meeting Suffolk County Council in a closed meeting to talk about its One Council for Suffolk plan. In a joint statement, Cllr Geoffrey Jaggard (Leader, Forest Heath), Cllr John Griffiths (Leader, St Edmundsbury) and Cllr Mark Bee (Leader, Waveney), said:
"The Boundary Committee tell us it is in 'listening mode' so we would have expected them to meet us and learn more about a proposal, which makes perfect sense by creating efficient, strong new councils in touch with the real needs of local people.
"Local people do not want one giant, out of touch mega- council nor do they see any sense in Lowestoft moving
into Norfolk. It would be disappointing if the Boundary Committee -
and indeed the Government - fail to give the residents of Suffolk a
chance to make their case."
In September Forest Heath, St Edmundsbury and Waveney submitted a joint proposal to the Boundary Committee for England, which is reviewing the shape of local government in Suffolk.
The councils say that their model improves on the draft proposals put forward in July by the Committee for a unitary covering Ipswich and Felixstowe ('North Haven') and another ('rural Suffolk') covering the rest of the county (except for Lowestoft which would be pushed into Norfolk.)
The three Leaders agree that North Haven can work as a concept but want to improve the Boundary Committee's proposal for a 'rural Suffolk' by dividing it into West and East Unitary authorities..
Three councils in West Suffolk, East Suffolk and New North Haven would to be big enough to work strategically and have a strong voice at regional, national and international levels.
At the end of the year it will make up its mind on proposals that could yet see the creation of two or three unitary councils for Suffolk or one giant unitary council for the county -
Forest Heath District Council, St Edmundsbury Borough Council and Waveney District Council have asked the Committee to meet and discuss their own proposals to keep Suffolk local by creating three new unitary councils in West Suffolk, East Suffolk and North Haven.
And yet, to the Councils’ great frustration, the Boundary Committee has not agreed to meet them on their own, despite meeting Suffolk County Council in a closed meeting to talk about its One Council for Suffolk plan. In a joint statement, Cllr Geoffrey Jaggard (Leader, Forest Heath), Cllr John Griffiths (Leader, St Edmundsbury) and Cllr Mark Bee (Leader, Waveney), said:
"The Boundary Committee tell us it is in 'listening mode' so we would have expected them to meet us and learn more about a proposal, which makes perfect sense by creating efficient, strong new councils in touch with the real needs of local people.
"Local people do not want one giant, out of touch mega-
In September Forest Heath, St Edmundsbury and Waveney submitted a joint proposal to the Boundary Committee for England, which is reviewing the shape of local government in Suffolk.
The councils say that their model improves on the draft proposals put forward in July by the Committee for a unitary covering Ipswich and Felixstowe ('North Haven') and another ('rural Suffolk') covering the rest of the county (except for Lowestoft which would be pushed into Norfolk.)
The three Leaders agree that North Haven can work as a concept but want to improve the Boundary Committee's proposal for a 'rural Suffolk' by dividing it into West and East Unitary authorities..
Three councils in West Suffolk, East Suffolk and New North Haven would to be big enough to work strategically and have a strong voice at regional, national and international levels.
But, unlike giant unitaries
covering huge areas, they would also be connected with their local communities
and able to put resources where they are needed most.
