Lovely to drop into the Grassroots Festival at Eastward Ho! in Felixstowe today. 167 teams from across Suffolk all playing over the Saturday and Sunday - what an amazing festival of sport and community.

Last week, I had a fantastic visit to Saxmundham Primary School. Like so many other schools across Suffolk Coastal, Saxmundham Primary is facing a SEND crisis that is pushing the school’s service to breaking point.

I recently attended the Dementia Awareness Roadshow at Yoxford Village Hall — a fantastic community event bringing together local organisations dedicated to supporting those living with dementia, their families, and carers.

I recently attended the opening of the new temporary banking hub in Leiston — a vital step in supporting our community as Leiston’s final bank branch prepares to close on Friday 2nd May.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Easyblinds in Southwold and seeing the brilliant work they’re doing right here in our community. We talked about how they’ve grown the business from a small start up to a business that operates across the globe.

Last week I met with members of Trimley St Mary Parish Council to discuss the local issues and priorities affecting the community – including road safety, and playing facilities.

This week I visited the Job Club at the Salvation Army Felixstowe, Church and Community Centre, a fantastic event that’s held regularly to support people into work.

I recently had the chance to visit the incredible Level Two Youth Project  in Felixstowe. What an amazing space and community – 24 years working with young people, and changing young people’s lives in Felixstowe.

I recently visited Cotman House Residential Home in Felixstowe, to meet with staff and residents. It was great to see the high quality of care and support that residents receive, as well as the excellent facilities such as their dementia friendly cinema.

I had a great time visiting Kyson Primary School last week, on their last day of term for Easter.

I loved visiting Benhall St Mary's CofE Primary recently. School visits are so often the best part of this job – the young students are always so impressive, articulate and bright – thanks for showing me around – and I’m looking forward to welcoming the students to Parliament in the summer.

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of welcoming Minister Jim McMahon from Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to BT's Adastral Park.

Last Friday, I v isited Saxmundham Health  Centre to see firsthand how local, integrated care can make a real difference for patients and the community. Dr Havard’s plans for improving health care in Saxmundham through his “1 stop shop” idea is something that could transform local health care even further – putting local community health care at the heart of patient service. Yesterday, I followed up by asking the Minister Stephen Kinnock  if he agrees that this plan is someth

On Friday, I met with the Fire Brigades Union in woodbridge to hear directly from firefighters about their vital work.

I had the pleasure of visiting Bucklesham Primary School recently to meet with the staff and students.

I recently had of the opportunity to tour the Suffolk New College with Principal Alan Pease.

On Friday last week, I visited the Landguard Fort and Felixstowe Museum, and heard about the Landguard Nature Reserve Bird Observatory.

During my recent visit to the University of Suffolk Dental CIC, I had the chance to meet CEO Lorraine Mattis, staff, and students.

Great to visit to Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve on Tuesday to meet with Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

Last week I met with the CEO of Suffolk Libraries, Bruce Leeke.