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Leisure and tourism

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Our news

Babergh Council Chair, Cllr Malvisi presents the cheque to the Stour Valley Men’s Shed Chairman Adrian Beckham

Thousands raised for Men’s Shed by council Chair

Babergh Council Chair, Cllr Elisabeth Malvisi presents cheque for £3,280 to Stour Valley Men’s Shed.

Capital grant window reopens as £368k awarded in 23/24

Community groups can apply for capital grants once more as Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils highlight some successful projects from the 2023/24 financial year.

Feel Good Suffolk helps over 2,000 people to improve their health and wellbeing

A service supporting Suffolk residents to make healthier choices has helped over 2,000 people to improve their health since its launch in October 2023.

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