Community Engagement Matt

20/11/2025

Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure to be shown around the two sites of Involve Active in Waveney. A fantastic non for profit organisation that offers a community engagement project, where families can access services and activities to support the needs of their children, young people and adults. It was lovely and inspiring to meet Bev & Jennie and seeing first hand what is happening there, I also met some very happy young adults enjoying their day. The opportunities for those with support needs is unique and there’s even opportunities to camp out and stay. I highly recommend getting in touch if you know of anyone that would benefit.

14/11/2025

Yesterday I headed down to the studio in Felixstowe for Community Hour with Mark Jepson. Great to be back sharing what I’ve been up to and what’s upcoming. I was also with Chrissie Geeson who wears many hats and does so much, including trustee with
Looking forward to being back on with Mark on December 18th when .engagement joins me for a Christmas community special

12/11/2025

Yesterday was the third and final Mid Suffolk Dementia Roadshow, this time in Stowmarket. A really busy morning with lots of visitors learning more about the services available in the community, some really good conversations had. Well done to Gareth Moir Kimberly Roberts and all those involved in making it a successful day. Also with it being rememberance day, it was special to pay respects at 11am. Connect Suffolk Mid Suffolk District Council Christies Care Ltd

11/11/2025

Great event for Rendlesham today, our Juliette will be there Christies Care Ltd

The Rural Coffee Caravan will be hosting a 'Ways to Wellness' Event today at the Rendlesham Community Centre from 2pm - 4pm and we will be joined by representatives from a wide range of services dedicated to your health & wellbeing.

You can chat with East Suffolk Council on everyday issues, Essex and Suffolk Water with any water issues you may have or with the Community Police regarding any safety concerns in the local area.

As well as the opportunity to soeak with Wellbeing Suffolk, Debenham Health Group, Shaw Trust, Feel Good Suffolk, SCC Adult Community Services, Debenham PCN. The BE WELL BUS will also be with us and you can get a free mini health check and more.

If you are looking for home safety, home help or home care, Lofty Heights Christies Care Ltd, Home Instead will be on hand to answer any questions.

The event is open to everyone and refreshments will be provided.

07/11/2025

Last night was the East Suffolk Business Awards at The Ivy Hotel. sponsored the Family Business of the Year Award, which was won by the amazing
Christies also came runner up for the Community Pride Award. .engagement , Demi and I had a lovely evening. Great to see so many amazing businesses, charities and CIC in attendance.

06/11/2025

Today saw the final and sixth East Suffolk Dementia Roadshow, this time in Felixstowe. Over the past few months along with other services we’ve help supported those with memory concerns in many rural areas and villages. There is some great support in east Suffolk for those in need and it’s been really positive to be able to share that with others. I’ve also really enjoyed teaming up with Stuart, Corinne, Rob, Sam, & Sharon M to help make it a success and we’ve learnt so much across all of them. Connect Suffolk Christies Care Ltd Alzheimer's Society

05/11/2025

Come join us tomorrow Connect Suffolk Christies Care Ltd Alzheimer's Society East Suffolk Council

04/11/2025

Last week I was at the Disability Advice North East Suffolk and Waveney Disability Forum, at St Marks Oulton Broad. Lovely to see so many great services brought together for the Waveney area. Big thanks to Trish for arranging and sorting me a stand at the venue. Lots of brilliant support in the Waveney area. Disability Advice North East Suffolk

03/11/2025

At the The Seagull Theatre in Pakefield, every Friday at 10:30am it is Music For Wellbeing. A fantastic morning of fun, singing, biscuits and tea. The Seagull has become a brilliant location for those in the community with many different sessions across the week. Big thank you to Helen and Liz for letting me meet everyone and join in. Not too sure on my singing skills but I thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

29/10/2025

Last week Juliette and I attended the Suffolk User Forum Healthy Together Roadshow, at Kesgrave Community and Conference Centre
It was great to see so many amazing stands all offering something different to support wellbeing in Suffolk. We got to meet some new services as well as seeing some familiar friendly faces. Christies Care Ltd

28/10/2025

Heading to Stowmarket last week I popped in on Great Barton Bowls Club to check out the new Christies Care Ltd sign there. No chance to try my very average bowls skills this time!

27/10/2025

I was recently asked by the NSFT Recovery College to deliver two talks across three weeks to groups that are awaiting or recently diagnosed and living with dementia and memory concerns. This was at Lowestoft Library and my talks were focused on community and what brilliant access to groups, services and support is available in the community. Big thank you to Sarah for inviting me and allowing to meet everyone.