The Ness, the UK’s most easterly park and Lowestoft Photographic Club, are pleased to announce the winners of Rise & Shine a photography competition. The competition has been running since May and has seen some fantastic images on the subject of Rise & Shine, they can all be seen on The Ness Facebook page where the photos were judged by the most likes.

Heritage Open Days are events where historic buildings around the country are opened up for the public to explore. Over the course of 10 days over 80 locations will opened including the Town Hall, the Marina Theatre and the Lowestoft Maritime Museum. All events are free however some events may need pre-booking. The full list of events can be viewed on the Heritage Open Day Website.

Suffolk County Council will be holding its next We Are Listening event in the Britten Centre on Friday 13 September between 13:00 - 15:00. This is your opportunity to speak with the leader of Suffolk County Council - Cllr Matthew Hicks - and other County Councillors and senior managers about your concerns and ideas for the town. Further information is available here: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/consultations-petitions-and-elections/we-are-listening-events/

To celebrate Heritage Open Days in Lowestoft The Ness, with local author and poet Dean Parkin as quizmaster, has devised a quiz for the town.

As part of the Heritage Open Days the Lowestoft Town Hall will be open to the public. There will be guided tours throughout both days as well as a number of information stalls run by various groups including the Heritage Action Zone, the Dockside Dandies, Making Waves and the Ness Park.

To book a stall please TEXT Ann on 07717196977. Stalls cost £5 each.