Bruce Leeke

Ormiston Families appoints new CEO - Ormiston Families East of England charity Ormiston Families has appointed Bruce Leeke as its new Chief Executive from February 2026.

Delighted to be starting a new journey with @ormistonfamilies.bsky.social www.ormiston.org/ormiston-fam...

Outsourced library services' concern over Suffolk dispute Organisations running 295 public libraries across England have expressed concern over Suffolk County Council’s proposal to suddenly take its library services back in house.

Suffolk Council is in the process of deciding whether to end its relationship with Suffolk Libraries – here we take a look at whether that decision might have wider implications for outsourced library services. www.cilip.org.uk/news/696279/... #InformationProfessionalMag

Why is Suffolk Council wrecking a successful library system? Suffolk County Council’s abrupt takeover of libraries has sparked outrage, risking funding, services, and community trust

Suffolk Libraries ran services for £3mn less than the council - keeping branches open and innovating.

@gardeningkate.bsky.social aka Kate Viscardi asks why Suffolk County Council is taking over.

Does it bode well for the future finances?

Suffolk MPs write to the county council asking to postpone library decision A group of Suffolk MPs have written to the leader of Suffolk County Council, Matthew Hicks asking him to postpone the decision over Suffolk…

I have joined other MPs in writing to Suffolk County Council, urging them to postpone their decision to take over Suffolk Libraries.

We believe Suffolk County Council should hold a public consultation so people have a proper opportunity to raise their opinions and concerns.

Why is Suffolk Council wrecking a successful library system? Suffolk County Council’s abrupt takeover of libraries has sparked outrage, risking funding, services, and community trust

Suffolk County Council’s abrupt takeover of libraries has sparked outrage, risking funding, services and community trust.

By @gardeningkate.bsky.social

Suffolk MPs call for public consultation on Suffolk County Council’s decision to take libraries back in-house after 12 years with @suffolklibraries.bsky.social 📚 @jessasatomp.bsky.social
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YouTube video by Suffolk Libraries UK A message from Suffolk Libraries Chief Executive Bruce Leeke

Truth and integrity matter…

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Sometimes people don’t know what they need. That’s why at Suffolk Libraries we’re here to help. But even when you talk to someone, they can’t always express what they really need. Our new Discover More tech can signpost people to local help and support that will help to meet their individual needs.

Terrific to hear about the success of Suffolk Libraries' and BBC Suffolk's #BeKindToAKid appeal. Almost 4,000 toys were donated! A wonderful example of the benefits that public #Libraries provide to their local communities. www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/news/be-kind...

Know Your Numbers! Borrow a blood pressure monitor from Suffolk Libraries to help understand your blood pressure and take action if it’s too high.

Suffolk Libraries have a menopause programme, bereavement bookcases, you can borrow a blood pressure machine…. 45 libraries all run as a charity by @librarybruce.bsky.social and his amazing team 📚

Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’

Participating in cultural activites has a significant impact on people's quality of life, major new research suggests. Public #Libraries offer a huge range of free cultural activities. This new study is further evidence of the need to fund them adequately. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Thanks to the generosity of the people of Suffolk our Christmas campaign has amassed 3,800 brand new toys for children in need. Thanks to everyone who supported the campaign - you’ve helped to make a real difference this Christmas!
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Be Kind to a Kid Toy Appeal Support our Christmas toy appeal by donating new toys to your local library and we’ll get them to children who need them

Christmas is coming and it’s not always as magical as it could be for some families. Help us make a difference by donating a toy to your local library! We’ve already found homes for 1,600 toys and there’s still 2 weeks to go!
www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/resources/be...

It’s certainly getting cold here in Suffolk. If you’re local and want to be warmed up with a friendly welcome and complimentary hot drink please do come and see us!!

YouTube video by Suffolk Libraries UK How our Men Can Talk social groups are helping men with their mental health and wellbeing

On International Men’s Day our libraries offer a safe and non judgemental space for everyone. It’s never been more important to support men’s mental health particularly as suicide rates remain high.
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I’ve been told that there is no funding for preventative health for at least 2 years. Apparently it’s too challenging to evidence. Research by Moore Kingston Smith says different with every £1 spent on libraries in Suffolk returning over £6 in social value🤷‍♂️
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YouTube video by Suffolk Libraries UK Suffolk Libraries... Did You Know?

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10 years of the wonderful Stradbroke Library, Post Office and Community Cafe. Like all of our libraries a genuine heartbeat of the community

I did a ‘meet the author’ for Suffolk Libraries, who are featuring Into The Tangled Bank in their excellent Wild Reads programme.

Up with libraries.

https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/meet-the-author/lev-parikian