Deborah Lynch’s Therapy Sessions

We know sometimes life can be hard, we keep our platform a happy, informative space #SpreadHappiness, so we thought it would only be right to share this…

Love, by Sarah Lou Cawdron

Sarah Lou Cawdron has sent us another poem, we love how beautifully written this is.

A Day by The Sea by Belinda Rose Bond

A Day by The Sea

Inspired by Felixstowe by Nigel Dickerson

For the past thirty years Norfolk and Suffolk, with their differing landscapes and seascapes, have been my home and my artistic inspiration. For ten years I lived in Felixstowe with my family working as a teacher and artist. Our house in Felixstowe gained a reputation for being ‘interesting’. Huge decorative sculptural pieces that we had made would briefly appear in our front garden when they returned from decorating musical festivals and other community events throughout the country. Buses, cars and people would go slowly by to see the twelve-foot swans and twenty five-foot Guy Fawkes lanterns that were just two of the many sculptural pieces that we had made.

Our Countryside by Swantje Holland

Swantje Holland posted these pictures of the nature around us. We love seeing Felixstowe through your eyes ☺️

A Bit about Creating Caring Connections by Steph Stanhope

Connection is a crucial component of our health and wellbeing. It has been reported that feeling disconnected, lonely, and isolated can be as bad for our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. It has also been linked with an increase in our risk of depression, heart disease and dementia.

Felixstowe Fun Run by Tim Garrett-Moore

Tim Garrett-Moore posted these incredible photos of the Felixstowe Run Fun on our Felixstowe Photographers Group. We must say - we love the costumes!

Oh, the Seaside by Anonymous

We were sent this anonymous poem about the seaside, we are very lucky to live in such a wonderful town by the sea ☺️🌊

'Interior Extraordinaire' by Caroline Lummis Corkhill

'Interior Extraordinaire'

Thousands of Stars by Sarah Lou Cawdron

A wonderful poem written by Sarah Lou Cawdron..

What have Langer Primary been up to?

Well, what a busy spring term it has been here at Langer Primary Academy! So many exciting things have been going on. On 7th March we sent a group of children off to Snape Maltings, to perform in the Celebration 2023 event. The children were amazing, and really did Langer proud. We had so many positive comments on the children's behaviour and how smart they looked in their uniform. The children performed two songs, When I Grow Up, from Matilda the musical, and Dreamers by Jung Kook. They had a special rehearsal before they went, where they performed for the residents of Coniston House residential home. The children sang their songs and then they read to the residents. The residents enjoyed the performance so much, that they were still talking about it at bedtime! We hope to continue to build on this relationship with the residents at Coniston house, by having regular visits there with our year 1 students. Recently, as I'm sure you are aware, we had a very special visit to Felixstowe:…

A Few Photos by Steven Bailey

We are just obsessed with the collection of photos Steven Bailey has posted on our Felixstowe Photographers Group.

Meet Adrienne: Originator of the world's second largest sea glass collector's group.

I know what some readers' first question may be: what is sea glass exactly? Something the sea produces?

Facing Your Fears by Melanie Green

In my last article I wrote that you need to stop waiting to do things and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Well… I took my own advice and booked in to do a charity extreme abseil from the top of the maternity block at Ipswich Hospital. I’m fully questioning why on earth I would do this as I am petrified of heights. I can’t even look out of a five-story window. I can’t walk over one of those glass floors. I cry during most airplane take offs. But I have started pushing myself and even managed to walk out (tentatively) onto a viewing platform in the hills in Andalusia, Spain, in March. That being said, this platform had a steel mesh floor and I definitely did not look down and my gaze was definitely firmly fixed on the horizon, and I definitely may have run back off it!

Felixstowe gets active with new ActivLives Kurlers Project

A brand new project is about to start in Felixstowe to make it easier for people aged 55 or over or adults with long-term physical / mental health conditions and their carers to get involved in a fun and social weekly physical activity.

Steam in Felixstowe by Mike Kennelly

Wow! How fantastic was seeing the steam train in Felixstowe? If you sadly missed it - these photos are wonderful!

Brenda Nash: Artist and Printmaker

We got in touch with Brenda Nash after seeing some of her fabulous art work, here she is to tell us her story…

Magnificent Magnolia Flowers by Tim Garrett-Moore

The weather has been the best this past week, however that hasn't stopped Tim Garrett-Moore from snapping away! 😊

World Porridge Making Championships 2023 by Lisa Williams

We got in touch with local baking legend Lisa Williams, to see what she’s been up to since her last article.

My Favourite Photo Tips by Lily Old

Lily Old is a local young photographer. We know what it’s like getting into a new hobby so we thought we’d ask Lily for some tips for photography, over to you Lily…

Playing with the Essentials

Jim Nind & Lisa Berry

Stroll to the Ferry & A Cute Seal

Here are some photos our Copy Manager Emily took whilst on a walk to the ferry. Scroll down to see this cutie of a seal, yes it does look like it's waving at us 😊👋

Matt Thorpe & Family on TV with the Eggheads

Local lad, Matt Thorpe, got in touch with us about his adventure on Eggheads! Have a read of his experience ☺️

Swimming Styles by The Unconfident Swimmer

Swimming is a popular form of exercise and recreation. There are a variety of ways to swim, each with its own benefits and challenges. Felixstowe is a fantastic place to test out all these swimming styles, as it has the fantastic Leisure Centre and of course, the sea. My personal favourite style would be freestyle or combination swimming. To be honest, I am a little hesitant when it comes to backstroke as I do not like not being able to see what’s in front of me. However! I am working on it and I have been swimming using backstroke more often. Anyway, here are some styles…