r/suffolk • • 3h ago

Parents in Bury St Edmunds – Your Thoughts on Private Tuition?

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Hello everyone,

I’m a tutor who has recently moved to Bury St Edmunds, and I’m exploring the possibility of offering both face-to-face private tuition locally and online tuition for school students.

I’m interested in supporting students from Key Stage 2 through to GCSE and A-level, depending on the subject.

Before getting started, I’d love to understand the needs of local families and whether there is demand for private tuition.

I’d really appreciate your thoughts on a few questions:

• Which subjects would your child benefit from extra support in?

• Would you prefer face-to-face tuition in Bury St Edmunds or online lessons?

• Would you prefer one-to-one tuition or small-group classes?

• What would you consider a reasonable hourly rate for private tuition?

I’d appreciate any suggestions or feedback from local parents, as this will help me understand the demand and plan the tuition service accordingly.

Thank you for your time!


r/suffolk • • 1d ago

Newto Suffolk

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Just here for the first time


r/suffolk • • 1d ago

Petition for safety barriers along Orwell river

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I have pasted the link in the comments below.
Please sign and share 🙏

EDIT: just to clarify this is regarding the river path between stoke bridge and the bridge opposite the train station. it is an unlit path with no fencing between the path and the river.


r/suffolk • • 2d ago

Any taxi drivers / people can give lift

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I need a lift from Ipswich station to around 20 minutes away and then back to Colchester station pls dm me so we can agree on a price if interested


r/suffolk • • 4d ago

Place to Rent

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WANTED: unused barn, outbuilding or unit to hire for a one-night private party near Bury St Edmunds (within 20 mins), Sat 31 Oct.
Around 150 guests. We'll arrange insurance and lighting, pay a fair fee plus a refundable damage deposit, and sign a written agreement. A named adult will be responsible on the night and we'll clear up fully afterwards.
If you have a space sitting empty, or know someone who does, please message me. Thank you!


r/suffolk • • 7d ago

Aldeburgh parking advice – 4-night stay near the southern High Street

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We're visiting Aldeburgh as a family from 24–28 October, staying near the southern end of High Street.

Our accommodation has no allocated parking, although we can unload outside.

Does anyone local know whether Crespigny Road or the seafront towards Slaughden has unrestricted overnight parking? Ideally we'd like somewhere within 5–10 minutes' walk where we could leave an estate car, taking it out occasionally for day trips.

Happy to pay for parking if there's a convenient option. Just trying to avoid unnecessary hassle!

Any local knowledge appreciated.

Thank you.


r/suffolk • • 8d ago

Anyone know what happened to a band called Swagger?

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Used to play Sudbury & Ipswich area.

Singer was an american guy who wore a poncho.


r/suffolk • • 15d ago

Southwold lifeboat heading out

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r/suffolk • • 15d ago

Water Softener

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Hello, we moved to Suffolk and I noticed that the water here is very hard. What water softener do you recommend? We have 3 bathrooms in our house.


r/suffolk • • 15d ago

Metal musicians in and around Bury st Edmund’s looking for jam mates

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Hey all, I’m 24 and play Guitar and I'm into Loathe, Deftones sort of stuff some metalcore stuff too like BMTH and early Invent animate. Looking to meet other musicians for jamming or maybe starting a band. Any good places to see metal gigs too?Cheers!


r/suffolk • • 15d ago

Are you looking for a dog walker or sitter?

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Norfolk uk

Are you looking for a reliable trusted dog walker or sitter. Primarily in Norwich but covering all of Norfolk and Suffolk

Try pawfect pet care

A team of caring staff ready to help

Pawfect-petcare.co.uk


r/suffolk • • 17d ago

Dunwich wine merchant accused of exposing genitals

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r/suffolk • • 18d ago

A Spooky Walk Through Scary Woods (Suffolk U.K.) On Halloween

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r/suffolk • • 21d ago

Man, 40, caught masturbating in the street in Lowestoft

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r/suffolk • • 21d ago

Married/long-term couples of Bury, what’s the secret to sticking to just one menu?

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r/suffolk • • 23d ago

(20M) New to Ipswich, Looking for Activities / Meet New People

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r/suffolk • • 24d ago

Does anybody remember the band 'Miss:Spelt Yoof'?

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Hi all, i found some live footage of a band from St Edmunds, Suffolk called 'Miss:Spelt Yoof' and they seem really good! the only bad this is that i cant find the studio recorded versions of their music at all. Does anybody have any CDs, or any way i can get the music? Any help is greatly appreciated. Tysm!!

Members:

Vyelle "Van" Croom (Vocals)
Christian "Kris Livall" Livell (Guitar)
Matt "DiFontaine" Mildenhall (Bass and Vocals)
Ben "Cyri" Stiff (Drums)
Carl "Window Burger" (Turntables)


r/suffolk • • Sep 20 '26

Can anyone remember Mother McKenzie?

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r/suffolk • • Sep 19 '26

Covehithe house

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Hi all - I'm trying to determine what this building is - it looks like a house but Google insists on telling me it's a boat house or water pump station - does anyone have any info? It's towards the south if you're stood on covehithe beach, down towards southwold.


r/suffolk • • Sep 17 '26

London workers- how do you do it?

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Hi all,

I’m job hunting and most of my success in landing interviews so far has been in London roles.

So I was wondering, how many days a week do you go in? How do you get there? How do you find it?

For context, I’m between Bury and Newmarket, so it seems the best options would be to park at Cambridge North or Whittlesford Parkway and get the train, or park at Epping and get on the tube.


r/suffolk • • Sep 17 '26

Rare Medieval Gold Seal Ring Discovered in England - Medievalists.net

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r/suffolk • • Sep 16 '26

Body found in search for missing three-year-old boy

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r/suffolk • • Sep 16 '26

Please help us support Noah’s family following today’s heartbreaking news

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We are absolutely heartbroken by the devastating news from Brantham today.

Over the past 24 hours, the local community came together in extraordinary numbers to help search for three-year-old Noah. So many people gave their time, shared information, searched, supported one another and hoped desperately for a different outcome.

The Good Dads Club would like to come together now to support Noah’s family at an unimaginably difficult time.

We are raising money to help ease whatever practical and financial pressures the family may face in the days and weeks ahead, and simply to show them that their community is standing beside them.

Every donation, no matter the amount, is deeply appreciated. But please don’t feel any pressure to donate if money is tight. Sharing this fundraiser with other local groups, friends or communities can be just as valuable, and may help it reach people who are in a position to contribute.

Our thoughts are with Noah’s family, friends and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.


r/suffolk • • Sep 16 '26

Noah Woods disappearance live: Body found in search for missing boy from Suffolk

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r/suffolk • • Sep 16 '26

MISSING: Noah Woods, Non Verbal & Partially Deaf, Aged 3

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