Welcome to the early spring issue of aboutsuffolk which brings with it the promise of brighter days. It is an issue full of layers; from the hedges that are creating corridors of biodiversity across the Suffolk countryside to the generations of families who have called Earsham Hall their home. We chat with sculptor Laurence Edwards about his plans for a new bronze statue that will stand guard over Lowestoft and the opening of a fabulous new gallery and creative hub. We also learn what ‘specials’ are on explorer, Mike Keen’s menu, and how Sonic Wave is riding the crest of a new musical initiative that is bringing a raft of emerging artists to the Waveney Valley.