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Ellisons appoint Head of Marketing

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Matthew Rowe has been named permanent Head of Marketing at Ellisons following a successful interim period with the firm.

Rowe has worked with some of the region's largest firms and currently serves as a Regional Director for the East of England Committee at PM Forum.

Matthew Rowe, Georgina Phipps, Emma Boorman and Poppy Tamang of Ellisons Solicitors
Matthew Rowe, Georgina Phipps, Emma Boorman and Poppy Tamang of Ellisons SolicitorsEllisons Solicitors

What they're saying: "We initially brought Matt in on an interim basis, and we're thrilled that he has agreed to join us permanently on a part-time basis," said Lizzy Firmin, Chief Operating Officer at Ellisons.

"His leadership has already played a crucial role in strengthening the marketing team, and his expertise in the legal sector, alongside his deep understanding of the East Anglia market, will be invaluable as we look to achieve our long-term strategic objectives," she added.

"I'm excited to take on this challenge and continue leading such a talented team. I've loved my short time at Ellisons, and I'm confident the team will continue to build on the solid foundations we've established to drive Ellisons' marketing efforts forwards," said Rowe.

The bottom line: Rowe brings over 20 years of experience in professional services marketing and regional expertise to Ellisons  as it pursues its "next phase of growth and brand development."

Ellisons Solicitors

Established for 260 years, Ellisons is a top 200 UK law firm and one of the region’s oldest, most established and fastest growing firms.

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Local migration exhibition competing for global heritage award

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Suffolk Archives' community-led project about migration stories is in the running against attractions from 15 countries for a prestigious museums award.

The "Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk" exhibition has been shortlisted for Community Engagement Programme of the Year at the 23rd annual Museums + Heritage Awards.

Why it matters: The nomination recognises Suffolk's approach to documenting and celebrating diverse cultural histories through community collaboration.

Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk
Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to SuffolkSuffolk County Council

The details: The free exhibition explored historical and contemporary migration experiences to Suffolk since the end of World War II, including:

  • Oral history recordings

  • Stories of migrant entrepreneurs

  • Archive materials from the Ipswich and Suffolk Council for Racial Equality

  • Narratives about Jewish refugees, Polish soldier Marion Laskowski, and the Windrush generation

  • Examples of traditional clothing from around the world

From the community: The exhibition featured "The Journey" – an art installation consisting of 125 birds made from sustainably sourced plywood, each decorated to represent a unique migration story.

What they're saying: "This nomination reflects the incredible collaboration between Suffolk Archives, local community groups, and artists. It's a wonderful acknowledgment of how migration stories have shaped our county's history and brought together diverse voices in a meaningful way," said Councillor Philip Faircloth-Mutton, Cabinet Member for Environment, Communities and Equality.

Anna Preedy, Director of Museums + Heritage Awards, said: "This year's shortlist truly reflects the breadth and depth of the cultural sector and its determination to deliver first-class visitor experiences for all."

By the numbers: The global awards include entrants from across the UK and 14 other countries ranging from Norway and Egypt to Australia.

The competition: 'Arrivals' is competing alongside exhibitions from Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, Manchester Museum, The Landmark Trust, and Historic England.

What's next: The winners will be announced on 15 May.

The bottom line: Suffolk Archives' latest exhibition is "Departures", which explores emigration from Suffolk. It runs at The Hold, on Ipswich's Waterfront, until 31 May, with a programme of tie-in events. Visit www.suffolkarchives.co.uk for more details.

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