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East of England Ambulance Trust appoints a new chairman
The NHS Trust Development Authority (NHS TDA) has today confirmed the appointment of Dr Geoff Harris as interim chair of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
Clare gallery’s new new exhibition is set to open
Sea Pictures Gallery in Well Lane, Clare is hosting a pink fizz launch of its new exhibition on Saturday, June 1 from 11am to 4pm.
How to contact the Haverhill Echo
Haverhill Echo editorial has relocated to a new office in the town.
First summer fair at Haverhill primary school’s new home
Clements Primary School, in Greenfields Way, Haverhill, is holding its summer fair on Friday, June 14, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.
May fair at Clare vicarage
The vicarage garden in Clare High Street is the place to go for tea, cakes and homemade produce on Saturday, May 25, when the Church of St Peter and St Paul stages its May fair from 2pm to 4.30pm.
Sisters holding charity Zumbathon in Haverhill
Sisters Lucy and Felicity Scrivener have organised a charity Zumbathon as part of their fund-raising drive for the British Lung Foundation.
Wear your pants for St Nicholas Hospice
St Nicholas Hospice Care is issuing a superhero-sized appeal for all wannabe Iron Men, Batmen and Spider-Men to take part in a men-only fundraising event.
Parent’s outcry after killer’s appeal
The parents of a former Linton pub landlord, who was beheaded by a schizophrenic allowed into Britain despite his violent past have slammed the system which let the killer appeal his sentence - with public money.
Win an Atlantic Spa experience - and read review
In this week’s Haverhill Echo - out Thursday - we are offering two lucky readers the chance of winning a spa experience at Houghton Hall, Cavendish.
Chemical magic at the University of East Anglia
Youngsters from around East Anglia will be taking part in a range of scientific challenges, as well as solving a murder and witnessing a dramatic ‘Kitchen Chemistry’ science show at the University of East Anglia this week.
Clare and Haverhill councillors feature on St Edmundsbury Council cabinet
Changes to St Edmundsbury Council’s cabinet and portfolios were outlined by leader, Cllr John Griffiths, at the council’s annual meeting last Thursday (16).
How to contact the Haverhill Echo
Haverhill Echo editorial has relocated to a new office in the town.
Find out how you could be a volunteer in Haverhill
If you are interested or wondered what it would be like to be a Volunteer in Haverhill this is your chance to find out.
Town twinning arrangement thrives
Haverhill Twin Towns Association (HTTA) recently hosted about 50 visitors from their German twin town of Ehringshausen.
Castle Manor pair’s fund raising continues
Castle Manor students Beth Franks and Emily Roberts are still working hard to raise funds for their volunteering project in Ghana.
Mayor finds that pampering can be profitable
Mature West Suffolk College beauty therapy students raised more than £100 for the Mayor of St Edmundsbury’s chosen charities earlier this month by carrying out treatments for staff at St Edmundsbury Borough Council offices in West Suffolk House.
RAF Wratting Common memorial service
A short open air service will be held at midday on May 26 at RAF Wratting Common to commemorate the opening of the airfield in 1943 and to remember all those who served at the airfield, especially the 260 who died during World War II.
Learn more about healthy eating in online web chat with Live Well Suffolk
Live Well Suffolk will be helping people to understand how they can make small changes to encourage healthier eating habits, thanks to an exclusive web chat which will take place on Thursday, May 23, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Fresh look at Hempstead conservation area
Residents in Hempstead are being urged to contribute to an appraisal of their conservation area.
St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir set for German trip
The St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir, which includes singers from the Haverhill area, is heading to Werdorf in Germany on Friday (May 24) for one of its regular exchange visits.
Haverhill man dies and two are injured following West Wratting crash
A Haverhill man has died from his injuries after a crash in West Wratting that left two other men from the town critically injured on Friday (May 17) – the second road death at that spot within a month.
Fund-raising sale at animal sanctuary near Haverhill
Jaybeth Animal Sanctuary, off the A143 in Barnardiston, is holding a fund-raising bric-a-brac sale outside the main entrance between 11am and 4pm on both Sunday, May 26 and Monday 27.
Concerns over Haverhill road plans in Vision 2031 document
Concerns have been raised about some of the planned roads that will be built around the Chalktsone estate in Haverhill as it expands with the addition of the new Wilsey Village development.
West Wickham Gardening Club’s 30th annual show
The West Wickham Gardening Club is holding it’s 30th annual show on August 10, with schedules distributed nearer the date and previews available soon.
Pair plead guilty after Clare school thefts
A man has admited stealing computer equipment from a school in Clare
Suffolk Police promote responsible licensing
Suffolk Police and partners have launched an information pack for licensed premises.
Solar panel permission for Bartlow home
South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) has awarded retrospective planning permission to Nigel May for the installation of solar photovoltaic at his home in Stable Cottages, Bartlow.
Linton pupils’ cakes help heroes
Members of Linton Village College’s (LVC) 9MPe fund raising group held a cake sale with a difference to raise funds for the wounded soldiers charity Help for Heroes.
Babraham scientsist elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society
A scientist from the Babraham Institute has been elected to the fellowship of the Royal Society.
Staff ride through the night to raise £4,000 for charities
Eleven school staff cycled 60 miles through the night to raise more than £4,000 for charities.
Haverhill allotment users now have a greater say
Allotments in Haverhill are now in the hands of their users following the transfer of them from the council to a newly formed association.
New course could be a life saver for Haverhill students
Samuel Ward Academy Students received Save A Life certificates and Food Safety qualifications as part of the school’s enrichment programme.
Haverhill High Steet hope as Cllr Guy McGregor is axed from cabinet
There is fresh hope that Haverhill High Street could be pedestrianised after Cllr Guy McGregor, who was Suffolk County Council cabinet member for roads and transport, was booted off the cabinet in the reshuffle following the elections.
England cricket captain Charlotte Edwards visits Linton Village College
England cricket captain Charlotte Edwards visited Linton Village College (LVC) recently to pass on some of her tips and enthusiasm for the sport.
302 bikers are caught in Cambridgeshire campaign
More than 300 motorcyclists were caught during an enforcement campaign across Cambridgeshire.
Linton Zoo animals get to enjoy the sunshine
The animals of Linton Zoo have been relazing in the sunshine after the weather finally picked up recently.
Sculpture to be in Haverhill in September
A head sculpture being designed by students of Samuel Ward Academy will be on display in Haverhill town centre in September.
Aerocycles Haverhill Sportive raises more than £3,000 for charities
Aerocycles held their Spring Sportive on Sunday (May 12), raising more than £3,000 for two charities.
West Wickham plant sale
West Wickham and District Gardening Club will host its plant sale tomorrow (Saturday, May 18).
Little Abington Campsite pleas go ‘ignored’
The group that is fighting to keep a Scout campsite open feels they are being ignored by the county association.
Abington villagers pledge to buy campsite
Residents of the Abingtons and opponents to the sale of Little Abington Campsite have agreed to unite to bid to buy the site.
Community healthcare under the spotlight at public meeting in Haverhill
How community healthcare is being remodelled in Suffolk will come under focus during a public meeting in Haverhill next week.
Linton kitchen is proving popular
A new café and grocery store is proving a hit after opening in Linton recently.
New chairman to be sworn in at Uttlesford District Council
Councillor Eric Hicks will be formally elected as Chairman of Uttlesford District Council for 2013/14 at the council’s annual meeting on Tuesday, May 21.
Fashion a fascinator in Haverhill
A former costume designer for West End theatres who also worked on Bond films is now offering bridal accessories workshops in Haverhill.
Haverhill’s health needs to be identified
Questions about the health needs of Haverhill and if there is a need to change the way health services are delivered in the town will be among the questions asked by the health body at a town event tomorrow (Friday, May 17).
Haverhill railway is ‘unviable’ and not included in Vision 2031 plans
The suggestion of including the revival of the Haverhill railway in the Vision 2031 plans was shot down at last Thursday’s (May 9) Haverhill Area Working Party (HAWP) meeting.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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