How does the flu virus spread? When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they spread the flu virus in tiny droplets of saliva over a wide area. These droplets can then be breathed in by other people or they can be picked up by touching surfaces where the droplets have landed. Should I have the… Read more »

The seaside town of Felixstowe in Suffolk is a unique, exciting and diverse location for photographic opportunities – seaside fun, beautiful gardens, huge container ships, historic buildings and rich wildlife habitats. This year’s Felixstowe Photo Competition, which is organised and supported by Visit Felixstowe, Felixstowe Town Council and the Landguard Partnership, attracted just under 100… Read more »

The seaside town of Felixstowe in Suffolk is a unique, exciting and diverse location for photographic opportunities – seaside fun, beautiful gardens, huge container ships, historic buildings and rich wildlife habitats. The Felixstowe Photo Competition, organised and supported by Visit Felixstowe, Felixstowe Town Council and the Landguard Partnership, allows both professional and amateur photographers alike… Read more »

Do you know a hero within your local community? Felixstowe Town Council is excited to request nominations for our Mayor of Felixstowe Civic Awards. Special contributions to the community made by individuals, young people and organisations are recognised by the Town Council through its annual Civic Awards scheme. The pandemic has been an unprecedented challenge for… Read more »

On Friday 3 September at 9.30am, Felixstowe Town Council will fly the Red Ensign at the Town Hall to mark Merchant Navy Day and raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers. Since 2000, Merchant Navy Day on 3 September has honoured the brave men and women who kept our island nation… Read more »

Individuals and teams of all abilities can now sign up to take part in Felixstowe’s first ever Triathlon – hurry though! Spaces are limited. Organised by East Suffolk Council in partnership with Felixstowe Town Council, the Felixstowe Triathlon will kick off on the town’s seafront on Sunday 10 October 2021 at 8am. Open to everyone,… Read more »

With fewer than 100 days to the international COP26 conference, organisations across Suffolk are planning events to highlight the impact of climate change in the county, and what we can all do to slow it. COP26 is the 2021 United Nations annual climate change conference. It is being held in November Glasgow, hosted by the… Read more »

To celebrate one of the UK’s biggest sporting events finishing in Felixstowe this October, East Suffolk Council is hosting FelixFest in partnership with Felixstowe Town Council – an ultimate weekend of family fun for local people and visitors alike. The celebrations will be taking place on 8 – 10 October 2021 on the Beachside Events… Read more »