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Police join Ipswich schoolchildren for online safety hackathon

NewsLast updated 9 December, 2024

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Oliver Rouane-Williams

9 December, 2024

Police officers, community group leaders, volunteers, and Suffolk County Council chair Liz Harsant joined pupils from two Ipswich primary schools today for a workshop on internet safety and digital wellbeing.

The big picture: Year 6 pupils from Cliff Lane Primary School and Ranelagh Road Primary School participated in the event designed to educate local schoolchildren about online safety.

The workshop was organised by Future Female Society and Volunteering Matters
PC Bloom and PCSO Pennock attended alongside Suffolk County Council Chairperson, Liz Harsant

Liz Harsant with community leaders and police officers — Police officers, community group leaders, volunteers, and Suffolk County Council chair Liz Harsant joined pupils from two Ipswich primary schools today for a workshop on internet safety and digital wellbeingSuffolk Constabulary

Activities included:

Creating safety posters
Designing laws for a new society
Playing interactive safety and wellbeing games

Bottom line: The initiative shows how local organisations are working together to help young people stay safe online through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

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Ellisons appoint Head of Marketing

NewsLast updated 25 March, 2025

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25 March, 2025

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 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."