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™™ © © Skiphire www.collins-skiphire.co.uk For a fast, efficient & In Touch price friendly local with Ashbocking, Swilland, service Tuddenham, Westerfield & Witnesham 01473 327596 Volume 10 • Issue No. 10 • SEPTEMBER 2020 [email protected] Freedom at Last, by Stephen Squirrell ENJOY WHAT REALLY MATTERS YOUR LOCAL PERSONAL INJURY SPECIALISTS Our experienced personal injury lawyers handle accident claims arising out of incidents at work, home, on the roads, on holiday or in a public place in the UK or abroad. We provide personal, dedicated and professional support from the moment that you contact us through to the conclusion of your case. We deal with claims on a No Win No Fee basis. 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Now I walk into town on Saturday afternoon when it’s likely to be quieter and wave at friends from a distance. I know this isn’t what most of you might define as a ‘social life’ (and I must admit it looks pretty sad now I see it in writing) but I’ve SHOP LOCAL TO BENEFIT been ‘off the scene’ for many years and happy to be so. Of course I like to paint the town red (crimson rather than fire engine) on occasion but it’s been a while LOCAL ECONOMY BY UP TO £19M since my weekends were spent in pubs and clubs, never knowing what might High Streets across Babergh and Mid Suffolk could benefit from almost £19m happen. Or who I might meet! of additional income over the next six months, if all adults spent an extra £5 I did meet my husband in a packed pub back home in Ballinasloe (yes, Guinness by shopping local every week. was involved!), so for the sake of those who do enjoy an active social life or who haven’t yet met Mr or Mrs Right, I’m delighted the pubs are open again, making With just under 150,000 adults aged over 18 in Babergh and Mid Suffolk, an an extraordinary effort to adhere to guidelines and ensure the safety of staff and extra £5 spent could equate to over £730,000 per week being generated in patrons. Restaurants too; eating a meal I haven’t had to cook myself and not local high streets and villages across the districts, equating to a whopping having to clear up afterwards is a thrilling (yes, thrilling) prospect right now. In £18,980,000 over the next six months. fact we’ve booked a table at the new Italian restaurant in town and I’ve already decided what I’m having. I start from the back, with dessert, and work upwards The figure was announced during Shop Local Week (10-16 August), part of and shall be enjoying vanilla pannacotta with wood-roasted apricots at about the government’s Enjoy Summer Safely campaign, which set out to celebrate 9pm on Saturday evening. the importance of local and independent stores and the benefits they bring Live performance is making a comeback too, which is wonderful news for to the whole community and local economy. venues, artists and audiences. It will be interesting to see if performers and Throughout lockdown, local shops and markets have played a crucial role writers have been inspired by their lockdown experience. In fact, if you haven’t in supporting the local community to buy food and supplies in a safe and already watched Staged, a BBC comedy starring David Tennant and Michael easy way without having to travel too far. Many businesses have diversified Sheen, find it now on BBC iPlayer. It’s a wonderful treat. their offer to make shopping for essentials simple and supporting those who If there is anything positive to take from our experience of Covid-19, it must needed to shield. New services like deliveries, online ordering and even be that it has taught us to be kind and caring. We know we can pull together additional market days have provided a lifeline for many local residents. when needs must and now we must use our spending power to support our local economy and attempt to stave off further job losses. Every penny you With many lockdown measures starting to ease, Shop Local Week aimed to spend locally will help to secure the future of a local business and its employees, encourage people to keep visiting to their local high street and not return to possibly even people you know. pre-COVID habits of out of town and online shopping. Enjoy your freedom safely, consider the safety of others and together we can Cllr Gerard Brewster, Mid Suffolk District Council’s deputy leader and cabinet make this ‘new normal’ work in everyone’s best interests. member for economic growth said: “This year has been incredibly challenging for businesses on our high streets. I have been impressed to see how many Published by: Mansion House Publishing (UK) Ltd, businesses have risen to the challenges created by the coronavirus to support 20 Wharfedale Road, Ipswich IP1 4JP customers in their local community. It is staggering to see how an extra £5 EDITOR: Sharon Jenkins In Touch Titles spent in our local high street can provide a huge boost to the local economy.” T: 01473 400380 • Stowmarket & Stowupland Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are working hard to support local Send editorial copy to: • Kesgrave & Rushmere St Andrew [email protected] businesses and will be launching an initiative to maintain the momentum of Readers are invited to submit articles, illustrations and • Melton & Woodbridge photographs for publication. The publishers reserve • Manningtree, Brantham, Lawford & Mistley Shop Local Week in the coming weeks. the right to amend such submissions and cannot • Hadleigh, Chattisham, Hintlesham, accept responsibility for any loss. 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