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Suffolk welcomes, praying for patients and Iftar in Ipswich

Should doctors pray for patients, Iftar in Ipswich and friendly places in Suffolk.

Is your village or street a welcoming place for new residents? Following a controversial letter written to the Bildeston Bugle suggesting it wasn't as friendly as the newsletter claimed, 麻豆社 Radio Suffolk has been hearing calls from all sides of the argument.

But whose job is it to be that welcoming face? Rob speaks to the WI's Pat Collinson about what happens in Glemsford.

Should doctors offer to pray with patients? New guidance suggests that a 'tactful' offer to pray for patients could be appropriate. Rob discusses the ethics of mixing faith and medicine with a Suffolk GP.

As the first week of Ramadan approaches, the Ipswich and Suffolk Muslim Council is hosting a series of Iftar meals, where people break their fast after sunset.

Can you capture the essence of how faith works in your community in a photograph? And a church in Newmarket holds a 'Jigsaw Fest' as part of Open Churches Week.

Plus all the latest news, travel, weather and reaction to Ipswich Town's first game of the season at Bristol City.

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  • Sun 7 Aug 2011 06:00