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A bright future in Medicine ahead as Suffolk teenager wins Dr Damian Kershaw Award in recognition of their commitment to volunteering. outstanding difference while learning new things do great things in her career. I also commitment every week.” want to say a massive thank you to to the Trust Val Dutton, voluntary services manager every single person who gives their whilst on their at WSFT said: “We were delighted to time to volunteer at our trust. Our 6-month student present Chloe with this award for her volunteers are the icing on the cake placement. reliability and support she gave to at our hospital, and truly make such a difference to improve the experience of Chloe, 18, is from staff and patients during her extended our patients and staff.” Framlingham volunteering placement and we and says her wish her well in her aspired career in The WSFT student volunteer desire to begin Medicine.” programme offers 6th form and college volunteering at As well as her volunteering role at students the valuable opportunity WSFT stemmed West Suffolk hospital, Chloe has to work alongside clinical staff in a from looking been working at the East of England hospital environment. towards her Ambulance Service (EEAST) throughout Roles include helping on adult wards, future career the COVID-19 pandemic as a care interacting with older patients with goals: “I was assistant, explaining that it has been patient activities as well as helping On Wednesday 12 August, West interested in a career in healthcare Suffolk Foundation Trust (WSFT) “an amazing experience, a massive in the Friends Shop, a shop run by the and when I saw the opportunity learning curve” as well as adding to Friends of West Suffolk Hospital charity. awarded Chloe Williams their to volunteer advertised, I thought prestigious Dr Damian Kershaw Award her understanding of how patients are Clinical shadowing placements are it would be a great opportunity to cared for before they arrive at hospital. for 2020. get experience in a hospital setting, available to students with an interest The Damian Kershaw Award is named working alongside healthcare staff.” The experience gained at both the in healthcare over the age of 16, in after a former WSFT volunteer who WSFT and EEAST is going to help sixth form, college or post graduate Despite the student volunteering Chloe in her next steps as she recently education. This gives an opportunity went on to have a successful career placement normally lasting 6 months, in medicine but sadly died aged received her offer to start Medicine for students to observe doctors, Chloe continued volunteering beyond at the University of Leicester in nurses and healthcare professionals 28. Sponsored by the Friends of that, helping to support staff and West Suffolk Hospital charity and September. in their day to day setting. For patients on the G4 ward: “I really more information, please contact Dr Kershaw’s mother, Jackie, the enjoyed volunteering and got a lot Steve Dunn, chief executive at WSFT award celebrates the achievements said: A massive congratulations to [email protected] or visit the of satisfaction from the time I spent WSFT trust website. of a young person who has shown on the ward, hoping I was making a Chloe who I am sure will go on to

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Eleanor (‘Nell’) Gwyn or Gwynne April 1668 Buckingham hit the jackpot: (c.1650-87) was one of the best- the king became besotted by her and known characters of the Restoration the two were frequently seen publicly era and a celebrity resident of fl irting at the theatre. Being the king’s Newmarket. mistress did not hurt Nell’s reputation: her notoriety drew large crowds Nell may well have been born in wherever she was acting and she soon Oxford but was soon moved to became a household name. London, where Nell’s alcoholic mother ran a brothel – and where is said to In May 1670 she gave birth to a child have hired her daughter out as a child by the king: a son, predictably named prostitute. By the time she was in her Charles. She briefl y returned to acting stoutly resisted. (Some years earlier contain suites of rooms for both the early teens little Nell was being kept but retired from the stage in 1671 she had allegedly shouted at a restive king and queen but, aside from a brief by a succession of clients and in 1663 and moved into a house on Pall Mall mob which had confused her for stopover in 1671, there is no evidence she was hired as one of the scantily- owned by the Crown. In December of Charles’s Catholic mistress, Louise de that Queen Catherine ever stayed at clad girls who sold over-priced oranges that year she bore the king another Kérouaille, that ‘I’m the Protestant Newmarket Palace for any length of to theatregoers at the new Theatre son, christened James, who tragically whore!’) When Nell died in 1687 time.) Legend has it that the king used Royal in Drury Lane. The theatre was died at the age of ten. His elder – aged only 37, and probably from to look out of a particular window in run by the playwright-entrepreneur brother survived into adulthood and syphilis – she was a rich woman. what is now Palace House – which Thomas Killigrew, who was soon was subsequently created by his father still survives as one of the oldest sash including Nell in his school for young Baron of Headington, Earl of Burford Charles II spent up to seven weeks windows in Britain –and spy on his actors. By 1664 the gifted Nell was and, in 1684, Duke of St Albans. a year in Newmarket and from 1669 mistress across the road. Nell’s cottage performing in smaller stage parts; but – just two years after building work is indeed still there, although it was the following year she was being cast Charles II gave Nell and her sons a started on his new palace east of house in Windsor, which she renamed much altered and divided into two in in lead roles such as Princess Cydaria Sun Lane – Nell always accompanied the mid-nineteenth century. in Dryden’s The Indian Emperor. Soon Burford House. After Charles’s death him to watch the races. So that Nell Nell was a celebrity both on and off in 1685 his brother, now King James would be close by, Charles had a In 1679 Nell fell from a horse while stage. II, carried out Charles’ deathbed wish cottage built for her at the rear of his riding in Newmarket and her health (‘Let not poor Nelly starve’), paid off palace, in what is now Palace Street, started to deteriorate. Two years later In 1667 Nell was taken up by the Nell’s debts and provided her with a in order that they could easily meet she left Newmarket for the last time, rakish 2nd Duke of Buckingham, who substantial annual pension of £1,500. yet at the same time not offend the spending the rest of her life in quiet sought to introduce her into the king’s The new king also tried to persuade sensibilities or etiquette of the court. seclusion at Burford House. bed in order to extend his infl uence. In her to convert to Catholicism but she (Tradition dictated that the new palace

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The Business Machines Company offers a wide range of I.T. services to businesses from each and every sector. TBM is also able to provide office machines from a printer with basic functions to a more sophisticated copier suited to handle advanced digital print work. The team is there to supply your needs quickly at a competitive price and service to match. With over 30 years under their belt, the experienced team know that it’s their fantastic customer service that has seen customers return time and time again for its support, matched of course with a wide range of products from reputable manufacturers. As an independent company, TBM is able to supply from all manufacturers, meaning they can offer you the best digital office product for your business, with constant evaluation of performance and new models from the major manufacturers putting them on the forefront of office technology solutions. Based just off Exning Road behind Laureate School, they’d love to see how they can help your business. 01638 665 240 www.tbmuk.com

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Over a decade since founder Tracey Hayes took up the challenge of providing on-demand admin support to business in East Anglia, Purple Haze UK continues to excel. Answering the need for outsourced administration tasks, a much-desired skill within the current climate, the team provide a professional service to businesses large and small. Coming from a variety of backgrounds, the Purple Haze UK team offer a variety of expertise, ensuring there is always someone with the right skill set to meet a client’s specific needs. With a total of around 120 years’ experience between them, they are ready, willing and able. The team can take care of bookkeeping, credit control, diary management, detailed travel arrangements, stock management, client management, email management, and much, much more. But that’s not all. Clients can, and do, benefit from Tracey’s advice on the best software for their specific requirement, and the best approach to ensuring quality service and cost-effective delivery. 01638 741 079 Business solutions made easy. www.purplehazeuk.com

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A.S Wigg & Son makes its stamp on far as Ipswich and Cambridge to visit. Newmarket history with anniversary this month Housing a talented jewellery technician within the store, A.S Wigg & Standing proudly on Newmarket’s Son also offers a repairs and bespoke esteemed high street, A.S Wigg & Son jewellery service to the local area. is renowned for its quality fair and Fixing pre-loved pieces, including outstanding customer services. Anyone jewellery and watches, or creating who has interacted with the team something new to mark a special praises the traditional values of the occasion, Malcolm’s talents seem boutique, talents of the entire team never-ending. Joining the business and the range of products available. himself when he fi rst left school over 50 years ago, his experience and Now celebrating its 140th anniversary understanding of his craft has no this month, A.S Wigg & Son continues limits. to put its stamp on the history of our racing town. Founded by his Having closed the store during recent grandfather, current owner Michael months, it’s fantastic to see the team Wiggs forms the third generation to returning earlier this summer, just have managed the store, ensuring in time to mark this momentous the traditional values and customer- occasion. An exceptional milestone orientated service set by his for any business, we’re extremely predecessors’ shines through. proud to have A.S Wigg & Son in the town, and encourage all to pop by and Proudly offering an extensive range congratulate the team. of new and pre-loved jewellery, gold and silver pieces, a wide range of horse models, wedding bands, gifts, crystal glass, pearls, christening gifts A.S Wigg & Son, 43 High St, and more, the store has become the Newmarket, CB8 8NA fi rst port of call for many across East Tel: 01638 662184 Anglia, with visitors coming from as

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Free information – please ask! Stargazing – Top Tips Citizens can also choose to receive a message surrounded by other houses and trees Advice by voice mail or text message if they which may limit the amount of sky West wish. you can observe. Think about light Suffolk, pollution and if necessary, go into the Laptops have also been provided to a local countryside or even to your local park, staff at home, so that they can deal charity, fi eld or other open space. with queries using Webchat. People is still 3.Dark Adaptation providing with an information need who have access to a computer and the internet Allow your eyes to adapt to the dark free and watch the sky unfold in front advice despite having to temporarily can consult the charity’s website, which contains lots of information, The nights are beginning to draw of you. This may take about half an close its offi ces in Brandon, Bury St hour but avoid the temptation to Edmunds, Haverhill, Mildenhall and then engage staff in an online written in which means lots of stargazing discussion if they need further opportunities and a great time to look at your phone during this time Newmarket. Covid-19 meant that they as the bright screen will ruin your had to send their staff and volunteers information or clarifi cation. explore the night sky. In the evening be sure to look out for gas giants night vision. If you have a red-light home, but they have been working The numbers of people applying Jupiter and Saturn which are visible smartphone screen option use that or non-stop to make sure there are for Universal Credit have risen with the naked eye, but for that extra invest in a red-light torch. knowledgeable people working to steeply with many fi nding that detail and experience use a pair of 4.Consider downloading answer phone and Webchat queries. their livelihoods are temporarily or binoculars or a telescope if possible. a stargazing app for your Some staff and advisers are working permanently interrupted. Citizens smartphone in the offi ces, but they are not yet Advice can help with its dedicated To get the most out of your night sky experience follow these top tips; There are numerous night sky / able to take walk-in clients. Plans and Help to Claim phone number, given in planetarium apps available that will preparations are being made so that the box. 1.Be prepared help guide you around the night sky eventually they will be able to open Think about what the weather will Concerns about furlough have or consider purchasing a planisphere offi ces again for clients. be like, as it starts to get cold in the (star chart). generated lots of requests for advice, evening and you are likely to be Citizens Advice charities were fi rst For more information including and Jane believes these enquiries may outside for a couple of hours make established over 80 years ago, at what’s in the night sky and further well increase as the winding down sure you have suitable clothing. the outbreak of the Second World of the scheme approaches. Enquiries tips on observing contact your local War. The advice is free, independent, about benefi ts have also increased. For 2.Pick a suitable site to observe Athenaeum Astronomy Association confi dential and impartial and renters, the governments restriction from www.3a.org.uk. and on Facebook and support covers a wide range of on evictions is due to expire on the If you are thinking about using Twitter @athenaeumAA issues, including Legal, Debt, Housing, 23rd August, and Jane is worried that your back garden consider if it is Benefi ts, Employer, Family and this will cause a problem for some Consumer. They have helped hundreds renters. ‘The number of volunteers of people during the pandemic with coming back to work for us is their concerns over employment, debt, increasing, helping our capacity to and their housing needs. ‘We can talk help people. We are giving returners through their needs’ says Jane Ballard, extra training on the slightly different the Chief Offi cer of the local charity. skills they might need to advise over ‘It helps to have someone to share the telephone and by Webchat rather RAF Roadside Rescue concerns with. And we have a wealth than in person. And we hope to do a STATION personnel were fi rst on the direction on Green Lane. They rushed to of knowledge and advice we can give.’ recruitment drive for new volunteers scene to potentially save the life of a help; removing Darren from his vehicle passing motorist back in June and today, via the back seats of his car as the only Special phones have been provided in the autumn’ said Jane. She urges anyone who needs advice or just to Mr. Darren Ruck attended the Station to accessible exit due to the damage. to the homeworkers so that they can personally thank his life savers. Darren was in and out of consciousness provide advice through their Adviceline check if they have any worries to as Corporal Ed Stanley drove past Although he doesn’t recall much of the service. In some cases, they can deal contact Citizens Advice. and his wife, a nurse, jumped out to event himself, Darren (40), supported immediately begin CPR at the scene. She with enquiries in that fi rst phone call. Help from Citizens Advice by his family, was extremely grateful was joined by Corporal Alexander Bates In other cases, there will be an initial to the personnel from RAF Honington who maintained the CPR assistance and conversation followed up by a return Adviceline phone: 0300 330 1151 that potentially saved his life on Corporal Sam Waugh who also assisted Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm coincidentally what was Father’s Day 21 at the scene. call at an agreed time. June 2020. Universal Credit Help to Claim: 0800 Darren was taken to Papworth Hospital, The website, suffolkwestcab.org. Darren had had a heart attack at the sedated for 3 days and 5 days on a uk has an enquiry form for making 144 8 444 Freephone – Monday to wheel of his car with his wife and ventilator spending a total of 3 weeks information and advice requests. Friday 8am to 6pm children in the back when his wife, between there and Addenbookes whilst Marie, managed to grab the wheel, but he had stents and a defi b fi tted. Replies are sent by phone or email Website: suffolkwestcab.org.uk they inevitably crashed off the road on as is most appropriate, and people Green Lane just passed RAF Honington. Darren still cannot remember the events of that day, but he ‘thanked god that the Trainee Gunners Aircraftsmen Thomas guys were there so soon to help’ as it Allan and Troy Taylor-Morgan were could have been a very different story for amongst the fi rst on the scene on their Darren and his family. way back to Station coming the opposite

L-R) Cpl Sam Waugh, Cpl Ed Stanley, The Ruck Family, AC’s Thomas Allan and Troy Taylor-Morgan

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LifeLink helps hundreds of residents and saves NHS thousands

to include Brandon and Mildenhall in a fi nancial support worker so he can Using data from nine per cent of October through funding from Suffolk better manage his money and his bills, LifeLink participants surveyed and Public Sector Leaders and West Suffolk while he has also quit drinking and is methodology from Health Foundation Clinical Commissioning Group - and taking steps to improve his physical research, it is estimated that LifeLink then expanded to cover the rest of and mental health including through has at a very minimum, saved the NHS West Suffolk in February 2020 thanks Wellbeing Services. more than £8,500 in costs per year, to funding from GP practices that although the true savings are likely to form the Primary Care Networks in • Lilly lacked the confi dence be much more when the all LifeLink West Suffolk. LifeLink adapted its to meet new people after her husband participants are included which is work delivery so that it continued to support died. LifeLink provided health coaching that is underway. participants during the Covid19 to help with her self-esteem and A social prescribing project has helped lockdown period. confi dence and connected her to the St Dr Christopher Browning, Chair of the improve the lives of hundreds of West Nicholas Hospice bereavement support West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Suffolk residents and has saved the Between April 2019 and 1 July this group. She is feeling more connected Group, said: “I am heartened to hear NHS thousands of pounds. year, LifeLink has seen more than 500 to other people and has seen a marked about all the instances in which our people. Among them are: improvement in her mental health and patients have been helped by the LifeLink was established to achieve wellbeing. West Suffolk Lifelink teams. My GP better outcomes for people living with • Sarah lacked stable housing colleagues are grateful for the service loneliness, poor self-esteem, low mood and had poor contact with her son and Of those that took part in surveys and those who have the responsibility and anxiety by helping them through carried a lot of guilt. Coaching helped to measure their progress with for deciding how it should go forward coaching support and involving them her take better control over her life LifeLink, the vast majority showed are enthusiastically considering ways in community groups and support including how she deals with anger an improvement to their sense of in which even more patients can available on their doorstep. and frustration. She is now living with wellbeing. derive benefi t.” her mum, has made room for her All that in turn, reduces some of son to come to stay, and is exploring Around two thirds of the people who LifeLink partners include Abbeycroft the dependency on trips to the patterns in the change in her mood were referred to LifeLink have either a Leisure, West Suffolk NHS Foundation GP, prescription costs and hospital with her GP. disability, long term condition or frailty. Trust, ONE Haverhill Partnership, admissions, a saving that has been Of those that took part in a survey, Suffolk County Council, JobCentrePlus, estimated to run into thousands of • Andy suffers from Post- 86 per cent felt more empowered and West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning pounds. Traumatic Stress Disorder, had been motivated to take the steps to better Group, West Suffolk Citizen’s Advice, struggling to manage his fi nances and manage their condition. That in turn LifeLink began as a pilot in Haverhill the West Suffolk Primary Care Network had been threatened with eviction. reduces some of their likely need for and West Suffolk Council. in 2018 funded and supported by LifeLink intervened working with NHS services such as GP appointments, West Suffolk Council, the Government organisations to help him keep his hospital visits, treatments and To fi nd out more visit www. and Suffolk County Council. It grew home. LifeLink gave him help from medicines. westsuffolk.gov.uk/community/lifelink

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Afternoon Tea Anyone?

Afternoon Tea has always been a very most entertaining experience. After British tradition and certainly during which you are seated in the historic lockdown everyone was baking scones setting of the Coffee House, for an and deliberating as to whether the jam indulgent afternoon tea, freshly or the scone should go on fi rst. prepared by Executive Head Chef Daniel Perjesi and his team. The Without a doubt, Afternoon Tea exquisite sandwiches and delicious does make for one of the best ways scones and cakes are accompanied to celebrate a special occasion. We by a range of specially blended believe that our Champagne Afternoon Jockey Club tea along with a glass of Tea and Tour at the illustrious Jockey champagne. Club Rooms, takes the experience to a whole different level and is great value Tempted? Then visit our website for at just £40 per person. further details. You can even add to your visit by booking a National Stud Included in the price is an hour’s Tour in the morning thus making the guided tour of the Rooms which is most of your time in Newmarket. Gift often referred to as the spiritual home Vouchers also available. of horseracing. Step inside the very place where horseracing began and Champagne Afternoon Tea and Tour at tread the carpets where royalty, both The Jockey Club Rooms are available past and present, have walked. This on the following dates: exclusive venue has some of the best sporting art and memorabilia known Sunday 13th and 27th September, to the race horsing industry. During Sunday 22nd November and Sunday your tour you will learn all about its 20th December. rich history along with fascinating To book, visit www. snippets of information making for a discovernewmarket.co.uk/tours

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Bury St Edmunds Postcard Club Have you tried Yoga ?

3. Kneeling on the fl oor with big toes touching and knees apart

Keep bottom close to heels and gently Yoga for lower back push chest toward the fl oor and ley forehead on ground With Nikita of Soul Body fi tness (Option to fold arms here and rest your head on your arms) So, you fi nd yourself sitting back at your desk for hours a day and aches This month, Club member Robert rendezvous point for all pilgrims, and pains are creeping back into 4. Sitting on the fl oor with your legs Halliday has submitted a narrative who converged on the Pyrenees here, the body. The lower back is a part out in front of you about one of the postcards in his walking over this historic bridge of the body that we neglect in our collection: into the historic town for rest and everyday lives. If yours is feeling a sustenance before walking over the little neglected try these stretches. When going on holidays I often collect mountains. After walking the Camino, They can be done any time of day and postcards of the places I have visited. it is evocative to imagine all the I recommend holding each one for This postcard shows Saint Jean Pied thousands of pilgrims who must have around 20 seconds… Don’t forget to De Port (literally translated as St passed over this bridge before me, and breathe! John at the foot of the pass) at the the many people who will repeat the base of the Pyrenees in the French journey in the future. 1, Sit on the fl oor Basque Country. For many years I harboured an ambition to walk the For more information about the Club/ Camino, the pilgrim route to Santiago Events please contact Sue Rawles De Compostela in Spain. In 2010, I on 01284 769480 or Maureen walked an eighty mile stretch over a Barker on 07702 243267, email A bend in the knees is perfectly fi ne week, ending up here. [email protected], here Facebook “Bury St Edmunds Postcard Inhale lift the chest Saint Jean Pied De Port was the Club”. Exhale and gently lean forward from ‘Gaia’ awe-inspiring Earth sculpture the hip joint Pull right heel towards the inner thigh coming to The Apex, Bury St of the left leg 5. Lay fl at on your back Edmunds 3 - 18 October Take a deep breath in and as you exhale slide the left hand down the Gaia, an enormous and awe inspiring of the Earth’s surface, the internally left thigh. spherical sculpture of our planet Earth, lit artwork is 1.8 million times Rise right hand above head will be installed at The Apex in Bury smaller than the real Earth with each St Edmunds from 3 to 18 October. centimetre describing 18km of its Keep the chest lifting toward the sky Created by UK artist, Luke Jerram the surface. Repeat on the other side 7-metre diameter, rotating artwork will provide an immersive experience Pre-booking is essential either online for visitors creating a sense of the at www.theapex.co.uk, by calling on ‘Overview Effect’ as experienced by 01284 758000 or in person from The 2, Sitting on the fl oor with your legs Apex. For details visit www.my-earth. Inhale left knee into chest astronauts. comfortably wide org. Exhale gently twist the left knee over Featuring detailed NASA imagery to the right creating a little twist in the spine Credit to Natural Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Try to keep the left shoulder on the ground Repeat on the other side

If you want to know more about Yoga, Keep a little bend in the knees fi tness or diet then speak to Nikita at Soul body fi tness Inhale lift the chest Email Soulbodyfi [email protected] Exhale bend forward from the hips Mobile 07523627226 www.soulbodyfi tness.co.uk

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IS IT ME OR IS IT HOT IN HERE…….?

This is a Post menopause is the time following to fi nd out what the most up-to-date question that the last period and is usually defi ned treatments and options are and then is commonly as more than 12 months with no discuss them with your GP or request a asked these periods in someone with intact ovaries, referral to a menopause clinic days in our or immediately following surgery if the Investigate the benefi ts of cognitive offi ce and ovaries have been removed. behaviour therapy as a way of helping I am fairly manage symptoms certain that BUT – it is so much more than it is not all just that…….. Exercise every day for at least 30 minutes associated While menopause is a natural process, with the it can last for years and is potentially a Give your diet an overhaul – ensure unusually hugely disruptive, diffi cult experience you eat a healthy diet with lots of food rich in vitamin D and calcium to Alison Lambert hot summer and for all women the menopause is a we are personal experience, not just a medical reduce the risk of osteoporosis along experiencing. condition. However, the diminishing with reducing foods high in salt, sugar Am I suggesting that we are a release of oestrogen from the ovary as and saturated fat. Try to maintain a menopausal offi ce – well yes, I am and women advance into their 40s is often you make informed decisions – start healthy weight. I have to say there is a lot of it about. the cause of symptoms which can be reading about the menopause in your Avoid too much alcohol (no more than But despite this, the menopause distressing and may need medical early 40’s! 2 -3 units per night) with at least one continues to not be openly discussed. attention. alcohol free night and stop smoking. We have so much information around Talk openly with friends and All the common symptoms of the acquaintances – discuss how diffi cult I think women are beginning to be periods and pregnancy and then – menopause are associated with a more open about the menopause and well, nothing. It is little wonder that it can be and how you can make it decrease in the body’s production of better. Employers play an important this in turn will hopefully allow us to the menopause remains one of the last oestrogen. The list is long - hot fl ushes see a greater understanding not just taboos. role in helping menopausal women are the most common symptom, at work – Some employers have been from those close to us but also from What is the menopause? occurring in three in every four slow to recognise that women of within the workplace as we begin Menopause means the last menstrual menopausal women. Other common menopausal age may need specifi c to see how much of an impact this period. Periods stop because the low symptoms include night sweats, considerations and many employers do change can bring about to women’s levels of oestrogen and progesterone sleeplessness, forgetfulness, reduced not yet have clear processes to support health and wellbeing. do not stimulate the lining of concentration, irritated skin, more women coping with menopausal the womb (endometrium) in the frequent urinary incontinence and symptoms. The majority of women For further information:- normal cycle. Hormone levels can urinary tract infections, anxiety, low are unwilling to disclose menopause- https://menopausematters.co.uk/index. fl uctuate for several years before mood and changes in emotional well- related health problems to line php eventually becoming so low that the being, changes to skin, hair and nails, managers. As a result, it is very rarely endometrium stays thin and does not reduced bone density and strength, discussed and many managers will https://www.womens-health-concern. bleed. The average age of the natural vaginal dryness and a reduced interest not be aware of the issues involved. org/ menopause is 51 years but, can occur in sex – a potentially signifi cant Many women feel they have to hide https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org. much earlier or later. Menopause stressor for relationships. Symptoms their symptoms and will be less likely uk/ occurring before the age of 45 is called vary hugely in duration, severity and to ask for the workplace adjustments http://www.menopause-exchange. early menopause and before the age what impact they have between that may help them. Recognising this, co.uk/ of 40 is premature menopause. women. The Faculty of Occupational Medicine Perimenopause is the stage from the What a difference the right kind of has produced guidance on menopause https://www.daisynetwork.org.uk/ beginning of menopausal symptoms to support can make…. and the workplace for employers, managers and employees. Alison Lambert is a Registered Nurse the post menopause. Educate yourselves about peri- and Occupational Health Advisor menopause and menopause so that HRT is a hot topic but do your research A flexible storage company you can trust.

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Residents plug into lampposts to charge their car “By working with our partners, we are have been able to facilitate on-street improving the EV infrastructure to give electric vehicle charging points. people more confi dence to switch to EV or hybrid vehicles, cut pollution and “We now have the right infrastructure help both the environment and our in place so electric vehicles can health. Earlier this summer, we brought become a real possibility for Suffolk’s an EV rapid charger to Newmarket, our residents and businesses who do not second in West Suffolk. have a drive way or garage. “The streetlamps trial, we hope will “I would very much welcome further make EVs even more of a possibility charging points being rolled out in for residents and, if successful, we will other areas in Suffolk as part of Suffolk look at how we take this forward into County Council’s carbon neutral by other parts of West Suffolk.” 2030 action plan.” West Suffolk Council already operates All of the locations have been selected EV chargers in many of its car parks are where off-street parking is not including Rapid Chargers, capable available and where lampposts are Electricity from streetlights is being monitored and if there is a need of signifi cantly recharging an EV in suitably located at the kerbside. used by residents to recharge electric identifi ed elsewhere, the Council can 30 minutes, in Bury St Edmunds and Two of the charge points have been vehicles outside homes, as part of a either apply to OLEV for more funding Newmarket. new trial by West Suffolk Council. for additional charge points, or it can placed in Exning in response to relocate any that are being underused. Earlier this year, Cabinet announced it local requests, while four have been The innovative scheme, part of the was committed to investing in more installed in All Saints Car Park in Council’s continuing work to protect Cllr John Griffi ths, Leader of West EV charging points across West Suffolk Newmarket which is used by residents the environment and reduce the Suffolk Council said: “This is a trial at night-time and offers 24-hour impact on climate change, is supported scheme but we look forward to EVs are recognised as being cheaper access. The remaining 16 have initially by the Offi ce for Low Emissions (OLEV) embracing more initiatives such as to run than petrol or diesel, they are been installed in Bury St Edmunds in and Suffolk County Council. this. Friends of the Earth named West better for the environment and in Spring Lane, Out Westgate, Eastgate Suffolk as one of the top areas in the turn better for the national economy. Street and the Southgate area. West Suffolk Council has invested UK for tackling climate change and EVs deliver a signifi cant reduction in £11,400 in the project and secured supporting the environment late last pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide Nick Harvey, Senior Programme £34,200 of Government funding from year but we recognise more must be as well as reducing carbon emissions Manager at Energy Saving Trust OLEV. Suffolk County Council, which done. compared to petrol or diesel vehicles, added: “We welcome the news that manages the streetlights, has given both per mile and over the life cycle West Suffolk Council’s chargepoints its approval to the scheme which will “We recorded a 45 per cent drop in air of a vehicle including production. By funded by the On-Street Residential not impact on the performance of the pollution during lockdown, and while switching to EVs people are helping Chargepoint Scheme are now live lights. we recognise this is because people reduce air pollution which in 2017, and being used. With a further had to stay at home, we are keen to Public Health England said cost the £20m funding available for charging The scheme has initially seen 22 keep the environmental and health country £42.88 million in health and infrastructure this fi nancial year, I’d charging points installed on lampposts benefi ts of improved air quality. While social care costs. strongly encourage local authorities across West Suffolk. The Council has we will continue to encourage people to apply. This scheme offers many written to residents in the area who to walk or cycle or make other changes Councillor Andrew Reid, Cabinet benefi ts in the continued support of can register to use the chargers and were possible such as working from Member for Highways, Transport and the uptake of electric vehicles.” pay for the electricity they draw. home, West Suffolk is a rural area and Rural Affairs at Suffolk County Council, Their use at each location will be people will still need to use their car said: “I am delighted that Suffolk for some journeys. County Council’s street light columns News and Views from Newmarket Town Council

refresh the website, in order to make please visit the Town Council website it more user friendly and to present an for further details attractive and informative site for both residents and visitors to Newmarket. Newmarket Foodbank Meetings Schedule for Newmarket foodbank relies on September 2020 your goodwill and support to help Town Council Events and Event Cricket at the Severals people cope with the challenging Bookings Monday 7th times ahead. You can drop off food Cricket resumed at the Severals in donations or toiletries at the Memorial The Town Council stopped accepting August, with a number of successful Development & Planning 6:00pm Hall, Monday – Thursday 9am-5pm & bookings for the Memorial Hall and sessions being held and the youth Friday 10am-4pm. Severals Pavilion when the country sessions being particularly well Community & Leisure 7:00pm went in to lockdown, in March and attended. Plans are afoot to resume recurring events such as the popular cricket matches on a regular basis in Monday 14th Tea Dance had to be cancelled The 2021. Neighbourhood Plan 6:00pm Ways to contact the Town Council Community & Leisure committee meeting on 7th September will Memorial Gardens works Human Resources 7.00pm review the situation in light of current The Memorial Gardens will close Monday 21st E-mail [email protected]. government guidelines Providers of week commencing 21st September for Website: www.newmarket.gov.uk community facilities, must ensure all approximately one week. This is to Development & Planning 6:00pm protective measures are undertaken allow works to be undertaken to install Twitter: @NewmarketTC and that the risks related to users are a canopy to provide shelter and shade Finance & Policy 7.00pm carefully considered and monitored. Facebook: newmarkettowncouncil over the sensory wall. These works Monday 28th Councillors will consider when and follow from the recent installation Telephone: 01638 667227 how to resume taking bookings again of 24/7 surveillance camera system Town Council 6:00pm whilst ensuring that guidance is at the Memorial Gardens. The two carefully followed and events suitably static cameras are programmed to Meetings are held virtually via zoom, managed. tour in different directions, to act Blood Donations as a deterrent and help users of the gardens feel safe and secure. One event at the Memorial Hall which was permitted to continue during Town Council Website THIS MAGAZINE IS lockdown was the visit of the Blood The Town Council website is being Donation teams. Every year thousands reviewed and restructured and will be PRINTED IN of lives are saved or improved thanks relaunched in the autumn. There is to selfl ess blood donors. The next a new requirement for public bodies visits will take place on 22nd and 29th including town councils, to ensure SUFFOLK September. To book an appointment that their websites are accessible to visit www.bloods.co.uk or all users. Undertaking this work, has call 0300 123 2323. allowed the council an opportunity to Please mention ‘The Flyer’ when responding to advertisements THE FLYER | SEPTMEBER 2020 19