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Suffolk Premium Bonds holders scoop over £8.2m in prizes this month

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Suffolk residents have won over £8.2 million in Premium Bonds prizes this month, with thousands of bondholders scooping cash rewards.

The big picture: Premium Bonds, issued by National Savings and Investment (NS&I), offer a unique investment opportunity where holders can win tax-free prizes ranging from £25 to £1 million instead of earning traditional interest.

By the numbers: This month, 103,575 prizes were awarded to Suffolk bondholders with a total value of £8,245,275.

  • 294 Suffolk residents won £1,000 prizes

  • 34 bondholders scooped £5,000 rewards

  • 20 lucky investors claimed £10,000 prizes

  • 7 Suffolk residents won substantial £25,000 prizes

  • 3 bondholders hit the £50,000 jackpot

  • 4 fortunate investors claimed the top prize of £100,000

How it works: Premium Bonds are entered into a monthly prize draw, giving holders the chance to win cash prizes while their initial investment remains safe. The odds of winning a prize in the monthly draw are one in 21,000.

The bottom line: While not guaranteed to win, Premium Bonds offer investors an opportunity to potentially grow their savings through tax-free prize draws. If you want to find out more, Money Saving Expert's Martin Lewis has a good guide: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/premium-bonds/

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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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