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Hospice launches gardening group in Woodbridge to support long-term carers

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St Elizabeth Hospice has started a new wellbeing gardening group in Woodbridge for people involved in long-term care.

Why it matters: The Compassionate Garden Group aims to support those experiencing pre-bereavement grief, providing a space for connection and light gardening activities.

The big picture: The group is part of the hospice's Compassionate Communities approach, which supplements healthcare support by equipping the public to help each other during difficult times.

Hugh McElhinney
Hugh McElhinney, Volunteer Community Manager at St Elizabeth HospiceSt Elizabeth Hospice

Key details:

  • The group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month from 10:00 to 13:00 at Grove Court in Woodbridge.

  • It's free to attend and open to all.

  • Bereavement helpers are on hand to provide support if needed.

What they're saying: Hugh McElhinney, Volunteer Community Manager at St Elizabeth Hospice, said, "We are so pleased to join with Home Instead and Grove Court Care Home to host the Compassionate Garden Group."

One attendee, Pam, shared: "I find everyone is friendly and nice. It's good to be able to talk to people who understand what I'm going through."

The bottom line: The Compassionate Garden Group offers a supportive environment for carers to connect, garden, and boost their mental and physical wellbeing.

How to join: Those interested can call 01394 446500 or email compassionate.communities@stelizabethhospice.org.uk for more information.

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Mountain bike stolen from outside Anglia Retail Park restaurant

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in Ipswich.

The bicycle was taken between 10.20 and 10.30 on Thursday 6 March from outside the restaurant at Anglia Retail Park.

The blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen
Police are appealing for witnesses after a blue Boardman mountain bike was stolen from outside Tim Hortons in IpswichSuffolk Constabulary

Ipswich Police shared the appeal on social media, asking anyone with information to come forward.

Officers have assigned the crime reference number 37/12273/25 to the case.

Anyone who witnessed the theft or has information about the stolen blue Boardman mountain bike is asked to contact police via their online reporting system at https://orlo.uk/2zoxs or by calling 101, quoting the crime reference number.

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