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Issue 54 2010 Your Local Independent Community Magazine Circulation 10,500 copies Thetford Healthy Town p25 - p32 Connie’s 100th Birthday p37 01379 688580 The Design Centre, Fysons Farm, Thetford Road, North Lopham, Diss IP22 2HQ www.diss-windows.co.uk email: [email protected] See Page 45

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Page 1: About Thetford

Issue 54 2010

Your Local Independent Community Magazine

Circulation 10,500 copies

Thetford Healthy Town p25 - p32 Connie’s 100th Birthday p37

01379 688580The Design Centre, Fysons Farm, Thetford Road, North Lopham, Diss IP22 2HQ

www.diss-windows.co.uk email: [email protected]

See Page 45

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Visit our Showroom,or we can visit you.

For a FREENo Obligation Quote

Call 01379 688580

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Open 7 days a week Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pmTHE DESIGN CENTRE • FYSONS FARM • THETFORD RD • NORTH LOPHAM • DISS • IP22 2HQ

Truly Affordable • Made to Measure just for You • No Gimmicks or Hard Sell

JUST GOOD HONEST KITCHENS

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Gorse Industrial Estate • [email protected]

01842 890304M 07737 151916 (til 7pm)

Servicing all makes and models includingnew cars, keeping manufacturers warranty

FREE MOTwith an Eliteplus Service

Economy Power Plus Tuning

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Fault Code Reader • Tyres & Exhausts

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Open Monday - Friday 8am - 6pmand Saturdays 8am - 1pm

VICKERSMOTORS LTDThe Female Friendly Garage

Good Honest Service

Telephone:01842 765122

Email:[email protected]

23 Brunel Way, Thetford,Norfolk IP24 1HP

DISCOUNT MOTs

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EXECUTIVE

The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information contained within this magazine, the publishers take noresponsibility for the accuracy of statements made by it’s contributors, in any advertisements or for any loss arising from non-publication of any advertisement. Reproduction of any part of this publication without permission of the publishers is strictlyforbidden. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher

Publisher: About Thetford Limited131 Nunnery Drive, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3EP

Tel: 01842 761549 • email: [email protected]

If you would like to advertise yourbusiness please contact

[email protected] or call Marje on

01842 761549 • 07754 034 015DEADLINE for May Issue 15th April

For a Reliable Taxi Serviceat a Fair Price.

Local, Long Distance,Airports,

Special Rates for Contractsand Regular Customers

Alwaysuse a Licensed TaxiBe Safe Be Secure

Fareway Taxi

Phone01842 76-38-65

Dear Readers,I hope you enjoy reading all the articles about the manygood deeds that go on in the town, that have beencontributed this month, there are a lot of unsung heroes inThetford.

I would also like to say thank you for all the good wishes,support, and offers of help we have received over the pastfew weeks. We are really grateful and will be taking theseoffers up soon!

We have been told to expect a date for Trevor’s operationany day now so would really appreciate any copy for MayIssue as early as possible.

Thanks again, Best Wishes, Marje.

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SEVEN-DAY TAXI SERVICE

Competitive Rates - Contracts Welcome

Distance No Object!

Phone: 01842 766900

Mobile: 07979 267 938

KES CABS

01842 755 22201842 755 222

A2B TAXISA2B TAXIS4, 7 and 8 Seaters

Airports • Night Clubs • Long Distance

Call or Email for a Quote or [email protected]

Self-Employed Owner Drivers Wanted

Breckland Executive & Wedding Cars

Call 07706 139 [email protected] that special occasion, Day or Night

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www.wheelerevents.co.uk

OrganiserMrs Brenda Webb89 Lovell GardensWatton, ThetfordNorfolk IP25 6TY

Tel: 01953 885 55907776 [email protected]

SecretaryMs Sandra Wheeler

91 Admirals WayThetfordNorfolk

IP24 2TJ

Tel: 01842 75177807818 827 601

[email protected]

at

Breckland Leisure & Waterworld CentreCroxton RoadTHETFORD

NorfolkIP24 1JDon

Sunday 18th April 201010am till 3pm

Admission FREE(Donations on door appreciated)

In aid of Asperger Youth Group

ThetfordCharity No. 1074699

WHEELER EVENTS

PRESENTS

The South Suffolk ShowAmpton Racecourse, Ingham Nr Bury St. Edmunds

(Follow the signs off the A134)

SUNDAY, MAY 9th 2010

A Traditional Agricultural ShowFeaturing

Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Horses, Craft Marquee, Food Hall, Trade Stands of all types,Public Catering, Fun Fair and Vintage Machinery.

Ring attractions to include “The Flying Gunners”, and “Stallions of Substance”,with displays by the West Suffolk and Eastern Counties Motor Club, Hawk Experience

Falconry Display Team, Suffolk Gundog Club and the EATC with Terrier Racing.Come along to the “South Suffolk” and experience a Great Day out.

Admission: Adults £8, Children 5-15 & Senior Citizens £5, Family Ticket £25(See website for advance discounted ticket bookings form)

FREE CAR PARKING

For further information Tel: 01638 750879 or view www.southsuffolkshow.co.uk

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Thetford(Breckland)Lioness Club

Thetford Lionesses collected £106.00 from therecent Mothers Day stall - to be donated to the AirAmbulance and other Lioness Charities. ThetfordLionesses also collected £1,228 from the Marie Curiecollections and would like to say a big thank you toeveryone that supported these two events.

Thetford Town Centre

Residents Assc.

Please note: Meetings are now onthe second Monday of the month and

NOT Thursdays as previously

Monday 12th April 7.00pm, Riversdale CentreEveryone welcome

Tel Margaret Findlay 01842 824884

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ALLAGE

WORSHIPEvery Sunday 10.45 - Coffee after Service

Church Of The Nazarene, Croxton RoadA Welcoming Friendly Church Led By Pastor Robert Barker

Worship Group-Sunday School-Children's Friday ClubThursday Evening Meetings

Free Coffee Morning Every Wednesday 10.00am-12.30pmFriendly Worship For All The Family

Phone Number 01842 820114Warmly invite you to join us for Sunday Worship Mornings - 10.45am

followed by tea and coffeeAll Age Service 2nd Sunday morning each month

Evenings - 6.30pm for Informal ServiceMid week activities during term time include:

Girls Brigade (Mondays) and House Groups (variable)For more information contact:

Pastor: Rev David Champion 01842 762066Secretary: Liz Pearce 01842 752382

King Street Baptist Church, Thetford

Church of the NazareneWelcomes you to our free

coffee morning every Wednesday10.00 - 12.30pm

Why not pickup a bargain at thesametime on our bric-a-brac stalls

on display every week.A Surprise Dip for the children.

Thetford Over 60sLunch Club

A Club for older people run by volunteers

Do come and join us on:

Tuesdays at Riversdale Wednesdays at St. Michaels 12.30pm

£4 for a freshly cooked meal with tea or coffeeTransport available

Thursdays and Fridays for our Pub Club.Telephone: 763722 for information

The Thetford Friends of St.Nicholas Hospice CareTable Top Sale on Saturday 17th April at the courtyard St. Cuthbert’sChurch and on 15th May, 19th June, 17th July and 21st August.

For stall security as you unload your car, please speak to Don and hewill keep an eye on your valuables. Also table with items from St.Nicholas Hospice Care Warehouse, mainly new, in their originalpackaging and reasonably priced.

Start setting up 07.00hrs for 08.00hrs - 12.00hrs, market day. Pitchfees £5. Please phone Don on 01842 753645 to book a pitch, limitedspaces will be on a first come first served basis.

Car Boot Sales at Thetford Rugby Club, on the Mundford Road, onSundays. Pitch fees £5. The times are 06.00hrs to 12.00hrs. 25th April30th May, 27th June, 25th July and 29th August.

Don Goveia - Chairman The Thetford Friends of St. Nicholas Hospice Care

THETFORD ST. JOHN FELLOWSHIPInvites all retired members, ex members and any

helpers that were involved with St. John to join them onthe first Wednesday of each month.

We Meet in St. Cuthbert’s Church Hall at 2pm

Diary of EventsApril 7th Dinner at the TerrierMay 5th AGMJune 2nd Bee Keeping................Arthur ChasneyJuly 7th CrossroadsAugust 4th Visit to Dads Army MuseumSeptember Flower and Plant QuizOctober 6th My Varied Career...................................JoNovember 3rd Arts and Crafts Session by MembersDecember 1st Get together and Buffet

EASTER PRAISE CONCERTEaster Sunday 7pm

At The Church on the WayAdmiral’s Way Estate Thetford

ALL WELCOMEADMISSION & REFRESHMENTS FREE

SPEAKERS • VISITS • OUTINGS • COMPETITIONSOr just a friendly chat over a cuppa

Table Top Sale & Car WashingTable Top Sale & Car WashingSaturday 3rd April

Barnham Village Hall, 10am - 1pm£5 for a table/£5 for a car wash

Call 01842 890 198 to book tables

Refreshments available.

In aid of World Challenge Tanzaia 2010

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Royal British Legion

Thetford Branch

Menin GateYpres Weekend 2010

10th – 12th September 2010£190.00 approx.

If interested contact Mandy on 01842 750592or John on 01842 762621

The Festival & Concert CommitteeOrgan Recital

Friday 14th Mayby Norwich Cathredral Organist at

St. Cuthbert’s Churchto Celebrate the 100th Birthday of

St. Cuthbert’s Organ.More details to follow

SILVERTHREADSOver 60’s Afternoon TeaTuesdays 2pm till 4pm

Cloverfield Community CentreFor more information Contact

Mrs Moya Brown 01842 761863

30 Real Ales • Hog RoastLive Music

Festival Merchandise Supporting Charity BTO

Daily Entrance Fee £3or Starter Pack £10

(includes entrance fee, beer tokensand a souvenir glass)

Tickets available from Thetford Tourist Information Centre01842 751975

There will also be an Italian Market on the Market Place on Monday 3rd May

Beer FestivalBeer FestivalBeer Festival1st, 2nd and 3rd May

Carnegie Room Cage LaneThetford IP24 2BA

Saturday and Sunday 12 noon -11pmMonday 12 noon till beer runs out

1st, 2nd and 3rd MayCarnegie Room Cage Lane

Thetford IP24 2BASaturday and Sunday 12 noon -11pm

Monday 12 noon till beer runs out

1st, 2nd and 3rd MayCarnegie Room Cage Lane

Thetford IP24 2BASaturday and Sunday 12 noon -11pm

Monday 12 noon till beer runs out

being held on the

Abbey EstateFriday 16th July

If you’ve been involved in a carnival before you may like tohelp. We are looking for Dance Bands, Samba Bands, infact any

type of musical band.The procession leaves from

Bishops C of E Primary School at 2pm.It’s an all day event

with performances in the evening at the school.

We welcome all school involvement, Business Sponsorship andlook forward to hearing from costume makers and designers.

Local agency involvement for further information please contact

Carl Clark 01842 754902 or 07766 635 378

ACommunity

ACommunity

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Royal BritishLegion

Thetford BranchThetford Branch Royal British Legion is located onThetford Market Place. We have a membership ofapproximately 300 members.

The aim of The Royal British Legion:To provide welfare support for Serving and Ex-ServicePersonnel and their dependants.

At Thetford Branch we have 2 Welfare Case Officers MrRab O’Kane and Mr Alan Bird whose details are availablefrom the Club on The Market Place. In the last 11 monthsThetford Branch has taken 12 Welfare cases resulting infinancial assistance to the region of £18,000.

To seek assistance from The Royal British Legion anapplicant only needs to have served 7 days in HM Forcesor be a dependant of someone who served 7 days in HMForces. If you know of anyone or are yourself in need ofassistance either contact the Club direct or 01842762213

The Branch has a Branch meeting on the FirstWednesday of each month which is for members and wewill be trying to have guest speakers each month.

April’s Entertainment at our Club includes a quiz nighton Saturday 17th April 2010 at 2000hrs, teams of 4people and is open to non members.

On Saturday 24th April we have a St. George’sCelebration with a Cockney Comedian and Sing alongnight price is £4.00 for non members on the door andincludes a Fish & Chip Supper. Serving Personnel areallowed free entry on production of a Service IdentityCard. Also on the night there will be a promotion ofGreene King IPA Ale at £2.00 per pint.

Membership forms are available from the Club so whynot come in for a look and see what’s on offer.Membership isn’t restricted to Serving and Ex-ServicePersonnel everyone is eligible to join.

For Further Information contact:

Pete Rae 01842 75007907702 087429

Email - [email protected]

Our opening times:Monday 2 to 5pm during schoolterm-time only, plus late opening once a month till 8pm

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-5 (closed for lunch 1-2)

Wednesday 9-12

Saturday 9-1

Next late openings:Monday 26th April & Monday 24th MayFor further details or appointments,.......please call in or phone 01842 762581

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Thetford Past and Present

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Thetford Borough Council began building Newtown in the early 1920s, on 9 acres of land they had acquired soonafter the end of the 1914-18 War. It was the Borough Council's second large housing scheme; the first was theCorporation Dwellings, off the Bury Road, that were completed just prior to the commencement of the 1914-18 War.

Past photograph from the David Osborne collection.

Brunning Electrical ServicesLocal Licenced & Insured Electrician for all

Emergencies, Technical Support & all other Electrical ServicesSUPPLIERS & INSTALLERS OF ELECTRIC RADIATORS POWER FOR SHEDS • GARAGES • OUTBUILDINGS

DOWNLIGHTS • LOFT LIGHTINGMODERN CONSUMER UNITS (FUSE BOX) SUPPLIED

FITTED AND COMMISSIONEDNEW DIGITAL TV AERIALS INSTALLED

ADDITIONAL BT PHONE POINTSCall Now for a Free Quotation! Phone: 0800 542 0424

Mobile: 07737 698117 • www.brunningelectrical.com

Kybird ComputerServices

No Fix No Fee - Evenings and Weekends

Broadband & wireless network setup • computer

repairs • virus removal • hardware and software

installation • new builds • sound advice

85 Castle Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DNTel : 01842 764692 Mob: 07824 391042

Email: [email protected] e b : w w w . k y b i r d c o m p u t e r s e r v i c e s . c o . u k

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Wax BarBeauty Salon

Skin Care CentreCaci Non-Surgical Face Lifts

Nouveau Contour Permanent Make UpIPL Permanent Hair Removal/ Skin Rejuvenation

(Gift Vouchers Available)

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E-mail: [email protected] • www.healthyinlife.com

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Home Visiting Foot Health Practitioner

Alison LaytonMCFHP MAFHP

For all your foot health needsNails Cut, Corns, Calluses etc.

Call: 07904 684959

Podiatrist/ChiropodistBSc (Hons) MChS

Castle Osteopaths49 Castle Street Thetford. IP24 2DL

Tel: 01842 821666 Mob: 07826 323633

For all your footcare needsNail Cutting

Corn RemovalHard Skin & CallusIngrowing ToenailsVerrucae Treatments

Clinic and Home Appointments Available

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Wellspring is a new concept for the community, it is tobe held in the multipurpose facilities of the Church onthe Way on Admirals Way Estate. Every Friday variousclubs and groups will be taking place in the building andthis will possibly extend to other days of the week in thefuture. The underlying concept is: “Well being for bodyand soul” by providing healthy wholesome activities forall ages. Clubs and groups that are available at themoment are:

Fitness and Wellbeing ClubLight exercise and aerobics are on offer from 6.30-7.30pm every Friday. This club is run by a professionalfitness and sports teacher with the services of aregistered nurse who together can give advice andencouragement for a tailor made personal fitnessprogramme. There will also be a free lending library offitness and aerobic DVD’s. All of this for just £1 per weekor £10 for 3 months membership! Pure fruit smoothiesare also on offer after the sessions!

Art and Craft GroupFor all ages and levels, including children. There will bea range of options available every Friday. Materials willbe supplied, but you can also come along and do yourown thing in the company of other interested people! Thisis just £1 for adults or 50p for children, per session from7-9pm. There will also be occasional demonstrationsfrom experts starting with a short Digital Photographycourse on 7, 21 May & 18 June.

Thetford Community RadioThis new online radio station: www.radiothetford.co.ukthat has been extensively covered in the media,broadcasts live on a Friday evening as well as at othertimes. Budding DJ’s and presenters are welcome tocome along and get involved in this exciting project freeof charge!

Wellspring Social ClubTable tennis, snooker, darts etc, plus a non-alcoholicdrinks bar, Internet access and a chillout area are on offerevery Friday 8-10pm. There will also be regular Quiznights as advertised. Membership is free and all ages arewelcome.

Time for Tea CaféOpen every Friday from 10am-2pm & 6-10pm. Pop infor morning coffee or light lunches (the cheese sconesand cakes are legendary!). Light evening meals areserved from 6pm as well as healthy snacks throughoutthe evening. People can come along to their club orgroup and purchase some good quality refreshmentsbefore or afterwards.

Knit and Natter GroupAvid knitters or learners can come along for an eveningof knitting, sharing tips and ideas as well as enjoying thecompany – You don’t even have to knit – you can justnatter! This takes place in a corner of the Café.

English Conversation for MigrantsThis group, which is free of charge, is open to all forwhom English is a second language. It’s not a languageclass just a relaxed opportunity to improve your spokenEnglish and try out what to say in different situations, likeshopping, eating out, visiting the Post Office etc. No oneis put under pressure and everyone is welcome from allnationalities - but remember the only language that isspoken is English! (Bring a dictionary!) Sessions run from7.45-8.30pm and 8.45-9.30pm.

Music ExperimentationThose who have always fancied trying to play a musicalinstrument but never had the chance or the courage totry are welcome to come along and enjoy having a go ina non-pressured environment. This activity is free ofcharge.

BookshopBooks, cards and CD’s will also be available for salethroughout the evening.

Start date: Friday 23rd April 2010. Everyone isWELCOME (children under 13 must be accompanied bya parent please). Other groups can apply for space on aMonday or Tuesday daytime or evening. Phone: 01842753654. See the website for further information:www.wellspringthetford.co.uk

Coming soon to Thetford…

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Planning a Wedding Spring always seems to be the time couples start

planning weddings. I suppose because they visitseveral wedding fares at this time even though itmight be the wedding is not until much later inthe year. Anyway, we have to start somewhere!

Many of our clients visit us for various types oftreatments and need advise on how to get thebest from their treatments and the timescaleinvolved to book between visits to the salon. Forexample facials are great to have prior to awedding but ideally we would recommendplanning several months before and having afacial every month over a 5/6 month period. Thatway the therapist gets used to treating your skinand we can design the treatments around what’sgoing in your life.

Stress plays a big role in affecting all of our livesand planning a wedding or any big event is noexception. Also, our clients may need bodywaxing and this is best done with the rightamount of weeks in between ( 4-6 ) to getmaximum benefits.

Nails and feet need to be kept in order too withmanicure & Pedicures usually at 4-6 weekintervals. Planning extra treatments such as lashtinting and brow tinting all need to have a patchtest carried out prior each treatment. The tintusually lasts 4-6 weeks.

Bridal make up is best practiced about a monthbefore, really to make sure you are happy with itand get use to wearing some if you don’tnormally, especially the lipstick. It should be keptas natural as possible with colours to flatter theskin tones.

Men need to make sure they are looking wellgroomed too! They may need their nails tendedtoo, possibly back or chest waxed, skin caretreatments designed for shaving irritations anddefinitely hair trimmed.

Lisa Stallings, Halcyon Days Skincare Ltd

Telephone: 01284 704991

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Friendly modern salon with air conditioningspecialising in all aspects of hair

Bridal and special occasionspackages available

4 Anna Gurney Close, Thetford

01842 761061

straightners for sale

19 Guildhall StreetThetford, Norfolk

IP24 2DT

Tel: 01842 763145

Welcomes all to come andtry out our hairdressing skills

The Thetford TeamPeter, Denise, Jane, Fiona, and Anneka

Good Salon Guide

Rating

Please call Marion for a consultation 01842 821817 or 07768 931289

Email [email protected]

All types of

CelebrationCakes

made includingTraditional and Novelty,

Wedding Cakesand Cup Cake Towers

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DofE Success at 1109 (Thetford)

SquadronSix cadets from 1109 Squadron recentlyachieved the Duke of Edinburgh's BronzeAward. The award is a culmination ofmany months of work on an approvedprogramme of activities. During whichthey demonstrated both a commitment tothe community, and the achievement ofstretching personal goals. The Awardconsists of four activities at the Bronzelevel; volunteering, physical achievement,skills and expeditions.

Having completed the Bronze Award,cadets have the opportunity to broadenand further develop their personalachievements with participation in Silverand Gold Award categories.

The following Thetford cadets achieved theDofE Bronze Award:

Flt Sgt S Mudd • Flt Sgt A StantonSgt S Collomb • Cpl J MacDonaldCpl C Browne • Cpl A Lange

Within the Air Training Corps (ATC), cadetsat 1109 (Thetford) Sqn have many uniqueopportunities not generally availableoutside of the ATC. These include takingthe controls of a fully aerobatic Grob Tutoraircraft under expert instruction, gliding,climbing, scuba diving, sports, expeditionsand helping out in the local community.

If you are aged 13-17 and are looking todevelop new skills, and/or experience newchallenges, then please telephone theSquadron Headquarters on: 01842890929 on a Tuesday or Thursday eveningbetween 7pm and 9.30pm. Alternatively,the last Thursday of every month is 'NewRecruit' night when interested teenagerscan attend accompanied by theparent/guardian to learn more about thelife at 1109 Squadron and the ATC. Thesquadron parades at RAF Barnham Camp,Bury Road, Thetford.

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BrecklandAccountancyServices

You earn the money . . . .let us take care of it Competitive Rates

For a free no obligation initial consultationCall Tracy for a professional, personal service

with over 20 years experience.

01842 763340 or 07877 403 [email protected]

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Thetford SchoolsWorking Together

Raleigh Infant School and Nursery hosted a Judo workshopfor year one and two children in the Thetford Gifted andTalented Partnership. Children from Raleigh Infant,Queensway Infant and Redcastle Furze school attendedand enjoyed an exciting workshop led by Judo coach JoTippett. The children had the opportunity to work alongsidenew friends to complete a range of Judo activities.

The children learnt about the origins of Judo, Japanesewords, grappling moves and throwing techniques. Byronyear 1 said “It was really exciting I enjoyed learning howto throw my partner.” The session was a great success!

Children developed their good PE skills further by trying anew sport. As a school Raleigh works hard to provide arange of learning experiences and opportunities for ourchildren.

Mrs Tippett leads a Judo club at the Scout Hut school onThursday evenings, for children and adults.Please call 01842 763708 for more details or visitwww.kumojudoclubthetford.co.uk

Inner Wheel Club'The Inner Wheel Club of Thetford took part

in a 'Mamouth Quiz' in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Members of the club hosted a supper and quiz eveningat Croxton village hall. Twelve teams of six people tookpart in a very varied and challenging question time - itwas great fun!!

The winning team (pictured above) which wasappropriately team No. 1, scored 81 out of 100 points.President of Inner Wheel Eileen Kitson thanked allmembers and friends who had attended and hadcontributed in any way to make it a very enjoyableevening. The event raised £640 and this sum will bedonated to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Keith Gooch

Howlett Way • Thetford • Norfolk • IP24 1HZ

T. 01842 766477

E. [email protected]

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P R I N T I N G S E R V I C E S

ThetfordFireworkSpectacular

ThetfordFireworkSpectacular

ThetfordFireworkSpectacularFamily Fun Day with 2 Firework DisplaysOne at 4.45pm for the youngsters and

the second at 7.00pm for the adultsLive entertainment includingPop groups performing from a stageSideshows • Fairground rides

Food vendors and much more...Free EntranceBarnham Cross Common Playing Fields

8th November 2.00pm - 7.30pmCar parking Charles Burrell School

Come and have a Happy Family Dayand raise funds for Help for Heroes

price menu

the colour specialists...

7a Burrell Way, Thetford,Norfolk IP24 3RWT: 0800 121 TREKF: 01842 821992

Stewart J HalseyChief Executive Officer

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Breckland Brass Band March 2007

Brandon, situated in the heart of the Thetford forest inEast Anglia on the Suffolk /Norfolk border, is the home ofthe Breckland Brass Band.

The band was conceived over a Christmas drink in thedirectors' office of Messrs. Green Bros. Ltd. in 1950 andin the following month - 21st January 1951 - the bandhad its first rehearsal in the works canteen.

The instruments and music were provided by MessrsTom and Frank Green and Mr Harold Bowes wasappointed bandmaster. At that time all members wereemployees of the company and numbered some thirtyinexperienced but very keen men and boys. In fact, onlythree had any experience of brass banding. Thekeenness of all concerned was shown by the fact thatthe band was able to give its first public performance onthe occasion of the Armistice Day Parade and service inthe same year - just under ten months from the firstrehearsal.

Over the years the band has achieved many successesin the contesting field, including the title of Suffolk CountyChampions on no fewer than three different occasions.In addition, the band has played all over the EasternCounties at both parades and concerts and has rarelymissed providing festive music in the town andsurrounding area at Christmas.

The band owes a great deal to the first band master,Harold Bowes, a hard task master and one whomaintained such a high standard in the band. It was asad loss when he passed on in 1968. The baton wasnow handed on to Peter Bowes, son of Harold Bowes,who had been with the band from the beginning as atrombone player.

In November 1971 the band left the company andadopted the name 'Breckland Brass Band'. Thisindependence gave the band a new zest and revitalisedspirit and also allowed ladies to join and partake for thefirst time. After a very successful first year in 1972 theband were able to have all the instruments overhauledfor the first time in the band's history and at the sametime all the instruments were converted to low pitch. Itwas hoped at the time the band would be able to investin a new set of instruments but at a cost then of£4,000/5000 this was not to be.

By 1980 the number of members had dropped to 10 andthe conductor made it known that he was hanging up hisbaton. At the time the remaining members were unsurewhat path to follow but decided unanimously to attemptto keep the band going at all costs. One of the originalmembers had heard that Christine Webber (Anglia TV)would be interested in conducting the band, sheaccepted the offer, and the evening she arrived to takethe band for the first time many ex members decided toreturn to the fold.

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Membership 2010Currently there are 27 members on the band books, twoof whom have been in the band from the very beginning,namely John Field, Bb Bass player (current chairman)and Peter Zipfell, principal euphonium. However, we areactively searching for new members of all disciplines toboost and improve the band as we enter 2010. If youare interested in joining us please contact :-

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We will be very pleased to hear from you.Breckland Brass Band is a non competing band atpresent and concentrates all of its considerable efforts

on concert work with music ranging from Classical toTraditional Brass Works to Swing.

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Ace Day at LotusRace Team members of the 3rd Thetford Scouts and IceniExplorers paid a visit to the Lotus factory.

Walking past a Colin Chapman classic racer and a morerecent F1 car, with a glance at Chris Boardman’s Olympicbike they headed for the three champion Lotus Soapboxes.These are 4 wheeled cars that gravity speed down hillsreaching speeds in excess of 60 mph.

The Scout cars are to be pedalled on a flat surface for 24hours, but soon discussions on drag coefficients, Akermannsteering design and material selection was in full flow. Therace being prepared for is in June and is a national event.

Much work is left to be done, but as team leader KatieTippett says “now that we have seen the Lotus cars it givesus a clear idea what we have to do and we are really gratefulto the designers for spending time with us.”

Leader Stephen Hunt thanked Lotus and others such asGreen Ventures for their support enabling the project to goahead at almost nil cost.

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Society Staff Work Hardto Reach their Peak(S)!Two members of staff at N&P (Norwich andPeterborough Building Society) Thetford, are leavingthe comfort of their branch behind, to tackle theYorkshire Three Peaks challenge for a local charity.

wanted to do something to help with fundraising andbecause her condition challenges her physically, I felt itwould be fitting to take part in a physical challengemyself. David has experience of hill walking so weagreed, along with our partners, that we would attemptthe Yorkshire Three Peaks. We have been regularlywalking over the last few months, mainly locally andalong the North Norfolk coast to build up our distances,and we have also trained on hills in Derbyshire. If anyonewould like to support our challenge, they can do so byvisiting the Thetford branch where we have oursponsorship form.”

David said: “When Alison told me what she wanted to doand why, I thought it was a brilliant idea. As Alison hasno experience of hill walking, I thought I could help outwith the navigation side of things. As the training hasbeen going on now since back in October, it has meantthat post Christmas bulge was kept well at bay! I’m reallylooking forward to it and hope that we can raise a goodamount for our local charity.”

During the Easter break, Alison Arnold, customer adviser,and David Cordner, financial planner at N&P Thetford, 16King Street, are going to attempt to complete theYorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in less than 12 hours.It’s a 24 mile trek, which involves 5,000 feet of ascentand descent. Alison and David have decided to use theirsponsorship to support the local Bury St Edmunds branchof the MS Society.

The MS Society is a charity which supports thoseaffected by multiple sclerosis, and their families. It canaffect people of any age, and there are currently over100,000 in the UK who have it. The Society fundsresearch into MS, runs respite care centres, providesgrants, training and education on the disease too. Formore information, visit www.mssociety.org.uk.

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Members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain, alocal charity engaged in the practise and promotion ofTaoist Tai Chi™ internal arts of health, are raising fundsto help rebuild schools in Haiti following the devastatingearthquake.

The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain is a member ofthe International Taoist Tai Chi Society (ITTCS) and runsTai Chi classes throughout the country, including Suffolkand Norfolk, helping people in local communities recoverand improve their health through the practice of thisancient Chinese art.

The International Taoist Tai Chi Society whose headquartersis in Toronto, Canada, has a history of helping in theaftermath of disasters, such as the 2004 tsunami. TheSociety made a pledge of $25 000 to the Montreal-basedFoundation Paul Gérin-Lajoie, which has been focusing oneducational development in Haiti since 1976.

Members in Great Britain have so far donated £6300 tosupport this pledge but due to the generosity of themembers worldwide the Society was able to present$100,000 CDN to the Foundation on Saturday 20thFebruary at the annual Chinese New Years Banquet inMontreal. Donations are still coming in and will continueto be presented to the Foundation as they accumulate.

The Taoist Tai Chi Society was founded by Taoist monk,Moy Lin-shin, who brought his knowledge of the Taoistinternal arts to the West in 1970 when he emigrated fromChina to Canada. The Society in Great Britain was startedby one of his students in 1981. Master Moy founded theSociety on the Taoist principles of compassion, selflessnessand service to others, and devoted his life to helping othersthrough the transforming benefits of these arts.

As a Taoist monk, Master Moy was dedicated to the reliefof suffering and following his lead, the Society focuses itsrelief effort on helping children, choosing to support longer-term rebuilding projects, whilst governments andinternational agencies focus on the initial help and relief.

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What a great month March has been for the ArtsCentre, we have had two excellent exhibitions; firstlyDavid Harrison’s ‘Painting & Drawings’ which drewmuch praise from all our visitors, and rounding off themonth the ‘Seasons’ Open Exhibition.

It is also very encouraging to report that the 2010Exhibition Calendar is now fully booked and we have infact taken 3 exhibition bookings for 2011, such seems tobe the demand to exhibit work at Thetford Arts Centre.

The first of our Saturday Arts Demonstrations has ‘kickedoff’ with two local but multi talented artists Leigh Shelton& Di Taylor demonstrating Glass Painting and PaintingRoses respectively. It has been pleasing to see both werewell attended, in fact Di’s session was an overwhelmingsuccess with space (or lack of it due to demand) beingthe real issue. My thanks to both artists, and we lookforward to both returning later in the year demonstratingother areas of their artistic repertoire.

Next Demonstration:The next demonstration on 17th April is by Anni Watsonwho will be showing us the ancient art form Lucetting,which is a form of cord braiding using a Lucett, a twopronged fork. Lucetting was thought to be introduced bythe Vikings, so as we celebrate 1000 years since theviking invasion of Thetford by Sweyne Forkbeard, Anniwill I am sure take a gentler approach.

April ExhibitionsThis month’s exhibitions showcases the talents of thoseinvolved with Thetford Family Centre, followed by our‘Views of Thetford’ Calendar Competition.

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The ‘Views of Thetford’ Competition is in partnership withthe Thetford Society, and 12 entries will be selected bya combined judging panel to be reproduced andpublished as the Thetford Calendar 2011.

We are hoping for a large entry and of a high standard,why not come and see for yourself. They will be on showfrom Monday 19th April through until Saturday 1st May

Workshops: Following the success of David Harrison’s Exhibition lastmonth, we are very excited and pleased to announcedthat David will be working with the Thetford Arts Centremuch more in the future. The association will commencewith a 4 week ‘learn to draw for beginners’ workshopbeginning on Thursday 6th May 7pm-9pm. The fourweek course costs £20 and bookings are currently beingtaken ~ however it advisable to book early as places arelimited, tel: 01842 766599

We are also offering a Craft Workshop for anyone, of anyability, who wants to come along and try different Arts &Crafts. The first 2 hour session costs £2.50 and beginsTuesday 11th May 1.30-3.30pm. Why not come alongand try something new or just enjoy a social craftafternoon with like-minded people.

Please come and support your local Arts Centre ~ pay usa visit next time you are in town, and if you have a talent,skill, or an idea/suggestion that may help us deliver whatyou want or you can even offer some time to helpthrough volunteering, please contact Sandy tel: 01842751975.

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spring into actionspring into actionWelcome to the spring edition of the Thetford Healthy Town newsletter. Over the past6 months over 20 projects have been launched to help you improve your health, byincreasing your physical activity and helping you to make small changes to your diet.

This month your newsletter includes just some of the great examples that areavailable to you as part of the Thetford Healthy Town programme. If you areinterested in joining in, then please contact the appropriate project leader – detailsare on the centre pages.

This month there is also a new competition with a fantastic prize on offer, read on tofind out more or visit our web page: www.thetfordhealthytown.co.uk

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Bike It!The Sustrans Bike It project continues to gain momentumin Thetford. Dr Bike sessions have been run at Raleigh andDrake Infant Schools as well as The Bishops C of E PrimarySchool. Pupils brought their bikes into School where theywere safety checked and minor repairs were carried out.

Bishops C of E Primary School are also taking part in anational ‘virtual bike race’. Every journey pupils make toschool counts for miles, and they are currently in 16th placeout of 434 schools nationally! Well done Bishops! Thechildren love cycling and 16 dedicated cyclists even turnedup in the snow to get a free breakfast! One Bishops Schoolpupil, Josh Murad (pictured above ), also won our calendarcompetition and is now the proud owner of a new bike!

Pupils from Reception and years 1 and 2 at the BishopsSchool, as well as Raleigh and Drake Infant Schools, arealso soon to have their very own 'virtual race'. The schoolthat travels the furthest will win 4 green venture bicycles!

Both Queensway and Admirals Junior Schools will also bejoining in the fun shortly, having just signed up for the BikeIt project. If your school is not yet taking advantage of this

fantastic scheme, then please contact the Bike it Officer,Georgie Burr on 01842 757349 / 07973 128206.

As well as helping schools Georgie has also been showingSt. Johns Ambulance Youth Club how to repair puncturesand talking generally about bike care.

Free Bike Check-UpIf you would like to get a free check-up for your bike thencome along to the opening of the ‘Thetford Meet Up Café’(former Redcastle Furze Community Centre) on Thursday8th April (2pm - 4pm) where Georgie will be running a DrBike session.

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1940’s Dance Classes at the Carnegie Rooms

Dance classes will begin in September at the Carnegie Rooms. We will berunning two classes: 'Swing Jive' classes together with a new class for thosepeople who have already been through the beginner's class and wish to learn'Boogie Woogie'.

For a full list of available dates and any further information please contactCorinne Fulford on 07802 701911 or visit www.dadsarmythetford.org.uk

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Delia has been attending the Norfolk RCC CommunityGardening training sessions at the Riversdale CommunityCentre since February when they began. Married and livingin Thetford, Delia is a full timeMum to her three children.Before starting her family Deliaworked as a nurse, howevergardening is one of herinterests and she is attendingthe classes to develop hergardening knowledge whichshe can then pass on toher children.

We asked Delia a fewquestions:

What have you learntfrom the classes?‘Lots of informationabout composting,some pointers aboutpruning. What to dowith the soil in theraised beds after winter and aboutplanting broad beans and tomato seeds.’

What is the best part of the training?‘Learning about gardening as well as new plants and usefultips. Meeting with a friendly group, all with similarinterests.’

How are you using what you have learnt?‘Planting the seeds at home that I have been given to meon the course, pruned my fruit trees. Will change somethings with my compost bin after today’s session!’

Has attending the classes changed any of your plans?‘I am planning to help in the gardening club at one of mychildren’s school. Also to get into my own garden more.’

Are there any health benefits in attending the classes?

‘Its encouraging me to go out in myown garden, which has been beneficial

to my general health (fresh air, light anddigging etc). Also, from a social point of

view, it is good to meet other people, andwe have a laugh which is always a good

medicine.’

What would you say to others thinkingof attending the gardening classes?

‘It is a very informative course about generalgardening and growing vegetables; very

informal and friendly.

If you would like to have a go at growing yourown vegetables then come along and get

involved! All are welcome to attend the GrowYour Own Gardening classes, we just ask that

you book your free place with us so we knowhow many people to expect, as spaces are

limited. The garden is fully accessible. Futurecourses are planned for 12th April, 26th April, 10th May,24th May, 7th June, 12 June (Saturday), 21st June and the26th June (Saturday). All sessions are 10am - noon at theRiversdale Centre, Tanner Street, Thetford.

If you would like to attend any of the training sessions orfind out more please book withLucinda Leonard at Norfolk RCCTel 01362 698 216 or email:[email protected]

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Dare to be different... Military fitness sessions for Thetford residents

A taster programme of beginners Ballroom and Latin danceclasses has scored top marks with Thetford residentsattracting a regular following of over 50 keen dancers, andorganisers have decided to continue the classes for afurther 16 weeks.

Funded through the Thetford Healthy Town initiative andorganised by Breckland Council, the Ballroom and Latindance classes began in January and have attractedBreckland residents of all ages, and range from those withlittle or no experience to more practiced dancers.Instructors Xavier and Joanna Navarre have covered thebasics of Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Jive, Cha Cha Cha andSamba and in future sessions will tackle tango, rumba,paso doble and jive.

After a short break, the classes will resume on Wednesday21st April at the Carnegie Rooms from 8 - 9.30pm, whenthe cost will be £3.50 per session.

Breckland Council Executive Member for Communities andBenefits, Theresa Hewett said -

“We were overwhelmed by the fantastic take-up of theBallroom and Latin dance classes, and are delighted thateveryone is keen to continue. We’re hoping that the

numbers will continue to grow – new members are alwayswelcome. This is a great opportunity for anyone who’salways wanted to have a go at old-time dance, or perhapsjust wants to get out, get fit or meet new friends.

Debra Ridgeway, who has been attending the classes said -

“I am having great fun; it makes me laugh and I amkeeping fit. I was worried about going along on my own,but the dance leaders and the group are so welcoming. Iwould encourage everyone to give it a go!”

No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome, withor without a partner! No booking is necessary. For furtherinformation contact Sam Dawson on 01362 656870 oremail [email protected].

Thetford ballroom classes score top marks

As part of the Thetford Healthy Town project, Combat Boot Camp will be runningmilitary style training sessions in locations across the town over the comingmonths, including some free sessions sponsored by the project.

Whatever your motivation, Combat Boot Camp can help you get on the road to ahealthier lifestyle. Fun, but hard work, the sessions are ideal for anyone betweenthe ages of 16 - 80, male or female, who is looking to lose weight, tone up,increase their fitness levels, test themselves physically or who just needssomeone to monitor their progress to a healthier lifestyle.

Lead trainer Ronnie Hughes is a former leading Physical Training Instructor withHM Royal Navy. Through the use of physical training activity and controllednutrition, the team works closely with participants on the start of a journey of selfdiscovery.

To find out more about Combat Boot Camp, contact Catherine on 08456 345185 or email: [email protected] To find out more about the Thetford Healthy Town project visitwww.thetfordhealthytown.co.uk

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Date Time Activity Venue and DetailsThu 1 April 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney (see contacts below)

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 2 April 18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Sat 3 April 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)Tue 6 April 3.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney.Thu 8 April 10.00 – 12.00 Multi-Sports Session Abbey Neighbourhood Centre (£2)

(5-11 years) Contact Stefan Clifford for more information (see contacts below)10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney14.00 – 16.00 Dr Bike Thetford Meet Up Café (former Redcastle Furze Community Centre)18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)

Fri 9 April 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Riverside Kiosk (4 miles)18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)

Sat 10 April 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

Sun 11 April 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyMon 12 April 10.00 – 12.00 Grow Your Own Gardening Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below)

14.00 Walking for Health Meet at Santon Downham Forestry Commission car park (2.5 miles)Tue 13 April 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyThu 15 April 10.00 – 12.00 Multi-Sports Session Abbey Neighbourhood Centre (£2)

(5-11 years) Contact Stefan Clifford for more information10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)

Fri 16 April 10:00 Walking for Health Meet at East Wretham Nature Reserve car park on A1075 (3 miles).18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)

Sat 17 April 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

Mon 19 April 11.30 Running Club Meet at Thetford Leisure Centre14.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Riverside Kiosk (2.5 or 3.5 miles).

Tue 20 April 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyWed 21 April 20.00 – 21.30 Ballroom & Latin Dancing Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)Thu 22 April 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 23 April 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Castle Street car park (3 miles)

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Sat 24 April 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)13.00 – 15.00 Street Dancing (11-16 years) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2)

Mon 26 April 10.00 – 12.00 Grow Your Own Gardening Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below)11.30 Running Club Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre.14.00 Walking for Health Meet at Rishbeth Wood/Warren Lodge, B1107 (4 miles)

Tue 27 April 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyWed 28 April 20.00 – 21.30 Ballroom & Latin Dancing Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)Thu 29 April 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 30 April 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Brandon Country Park main car park (1.5 miles)

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)

Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .email

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Date Time Activity Venue and DetailsSat 1 May 0.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)13.00 – 15.00 Street Dancing (11-16 years) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2)

Tue 4 May 3.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney16.00 – 17.00 Boxing Breckland Leisure Centre (£2)

Wed 5 May 20.00 – 21.30 Ballroom & Latin Dancing Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)Thu 6 May 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 7 May 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Riverside Kiosk (1 or 2 miles)

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Sat 8 May 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)13.00 – 15.00 Street Dancing (11-16 years) Breckland Leisure Centre (£2)

Mon 10 May 10.00 – 12.00 Grow Your Own Gardening Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below)11.30 Running Club Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre14.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Castle Street car park (3 miles)

Tue 11 May 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney16.00 – 17.00 Boxing Breckland Leisure Centre (£2)

Wed 12 May 20.00 – 21.30 Ballroom & Latin Dancing Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)Thu 13 May 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 14 May 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Knettishall Heath Country Park,main car park (2.5 miles)

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Sat 15 May 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)13.00 – 15.00 Street Dancing Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.50)

Mon 17 May 11.30 Running Club Meet Breckland Leisure Centre14.00 Walking for Health Meet at West Harling Heath car park (3 miles)

Tue 18 May 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney16.00 – 17.00 Boxing Breckland Leisure Centre (£2)

Wed 19 May 20.00 – 21.30 Ballroom & Latin Dancing Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)Thu 20 May 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Fri 21 May 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at Thetford Riverside kiosk (2.5 or 3.5 miles)

18.00 – 19.00 Combat Boot Camp Breckland Leisure Centre (£4)Sat 22 May 10.00 – 11.00 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)

11.30 – 12.30 Combat Boot Camp Castle Park (£4)13.00 – 15.00 Street Dancing Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.50)

Sun 23 May 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyMon 24 May 10.00 – 12.00 Grow Your Own Gardening Riversdale Centre (booking with Lucinda essential see contacts below)

11.30 Running Club Meet at Breckland Leisure Centre14.00 Walking for Health Meet at Knettishall Heath Country Park main car park. (2.5 miles)

Tue 25 May 13.00 – 16.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane Delaney16.00 – 17.00 Boxing Thetford Leisure Centre (£2)

Wed 26 May 20.00 – 21.30 Ballroom & Latin Dancing Carnegie Rooms (£3.50)Thu 27 May 10.00 – 13.00 Green Gym Please contact Jane DelaneyFri 28 May 10.00 Walking for Health Meet at indicator post 6 on B1106 between

Elveden and Brandon (2.5 miles)Sat 29 May 13.00 – 15.00 Street Dancing Breckland Leisure Centre (£2.50)

9 out of 10 of our kids today could

grow up with dangerous amounts of

fat in their bodies. This can cause life-

threatening diseases like cancer, type

2 diabetes and heart disease

Did you know�Did you know� Did you know�Did you know�Dried, canned and frozen fruit and vegetables

all count towards your 5 a day. It’s important

to eat lots of fruit and vegetables as they may

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META Health working closely with migrant workers

META Health has been working closely with the migrantworker community of Thetford to gauge awareness ofservices provided by health professionals, and to increaseunderstanding of and access to the services available.META Health has also been focusing on informing clients ofthe importance of registering with a GP and has activelyassisted those who have not already done so to ensure thatthey do become registered.

Keystone Development Trust is delighted to announce thelaunch of a new NHS and META Stop Smoking Service. Theservice is aimed at providing a free, easily accessibleservice, to guide and support migrant workers in Thetfordwho wish to stop smoking. The project is off to a greatstart, with several clients already signed to up and havingundertaken the first session.

For more information on META Health and META StopSmoking Services please contact Danielle Ross on 01842754639 or [email protected].

Po porade 1-1 lub w spotkanie w grupie odnośniedarmowego serwisu rzucenia palenia prowadzonego przezMETA prosimy dzwonić pod numer telefonu 01842 757346

Gratuito, um por um ou base em grupo de aconselhamento,telephone META serviço pare de fumar contacte noseguinte número 01842 757356

METAThetford Opening Hours:Monday 10.00 – 17.00Tuesday 10.00 – 17.00Thursday 10.00 – 17.00Friday 13.00 – 19.00Saturday 9.30 – 13.30

Coming Soon…. . Boxing!!!

Breckland Council and Parkwood Leisurehave teamed up with Attleborough BoxingClub to organise boxing courses at ThetfordLeisure Centre with effect from Tuesday4th May 2010. Sessions will be open to11 - 16 year olds and will be at a cost of £2.00. Parental consent will be required.

For more information, please contact Stefan Clifford,Sports Development Officer at Breckland Council. Tel: 01362 656 336 or email:[email protected]

Walking for HealthThe Thetford Walking for Health group have beencontinuing their twice weekly meetings and on the 7thFebruary put on a special 8 mile walk along the Pingo Trailsituated halfway between Thetford and Watton.

Fifty-three walkers and 3 leaders enjoyed the gentle pace,and at the half-way point stopped for a picnic in the idyllicsurroundings. The weather was very kind to them on theday considering the conditions that they have had to put upwith over the last 3 months!

If you would like to join them on their regular walks inThetford and the surrounding area, then please contactMalcolm on 01842 757351 or email: [email protected].

www.thetfordhealthytown.co.ukwww.thetfordhealthytown.co.uk

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Would you like to help?As part of the Thetford Healthy Town programme, Priory Research Services will be offering a two day course inCommunity Action Research Methods on 19th and 20th April. The course will run from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm on eachday, and will be held at the Wereham House Hotel,Thetford.

This training will provide you with the skills necessary to become a peer action researcher for the Thetford HealthyTown Programme. You could be involved in helping to put together a questionnaire and taking part in data collectionwhich will assist in measuring the effectiveness of the Healthy Town Programme in Thetford.

The training will equip you with the required skills to do this which include:

• Communication skills • Active listening skills • Questionnaire design • Information on different types of questions to ask • How we do research in our community • What is community action research

If you would like to take part in this opportunity, or would like any further information, please contact a member of thePriory Research Services team on 01493 855421 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. Alternatively, you can email the Thetford Healthy Town programme office:[email protected]

The BTCV Thetford Green Gym has been working tirelessly at the BTONunnery Lakes site over the last few months carrying out conservationactivities. The outside tasks are FREE, beneficial to the environment andthe participant’s physical and mental health, as well as being great fun!The group has at last finished one of its missions of scrub clearance alongthe old railway track. The project was overseen at all times by hard taskmasters - “The Girls” (as pictured in the background!) Upcoming taskswill also include litter picking, work in the community and more sessionson our home site at the BTO.

Come along and enjoy the benefits too!For more information, please contact Jane Delaney on 07836 624135 or email: [email protected]

Green Gym

Green Ventures

Green Ventures is a bike re-use project that collects bikesbefore they go to landfill from waste recycling centre andalso donated from the public. The bikes are then taken totheir retail outlet at Unit 4, Brunel Way, Thetford, IP24 1HP.A small selection of bikes are also available from ourfurniture shop unit at 53/54 York Way, Thetford IP24 1EE

We have a range of children’s and adult bikes ranging frommountain bikes to road bikes and all are available forpurchase and all bikes sold are checked by a qualifiedbicycle mechanic and come with a 30 day warranty.

If you have a bike you no longer use and would like todonate it then please [email protected] or Tel: 01842 821459

Opening Hours (Brunel Way): Tuesday to Friday from 11 – 5pm (York Way): Thursday to Friday from 10 – 4pm, Sat 10 – 2pm

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The Joy of Food

Can’t cook, but want to? Confused about recipes? Then youneed The Joy of Food! It’s informative, fun and free. Wecan help you start a healthier lifestyle.

We are all about eating for pleasure and cooking for yourhealth. What we eat can make so much difference to theway we feel so we believe that good habits start in thekitchen. The Joy of Food shows you how to buy, prepareand enjoy inexpensive healthy food. You get the opportunityto try new recipe ideas and learn to cook with confidencefor free.

We offer a fresh approach to cooking with our sessions thatemphasise hands-on experience, inspirational teaching aswell as having fun. Participants can taste new foods,experience different ways of preparing and cooking andlearn to make meals that will make mouths water.Everyone gets the opportunity to actually cook a meal andthen sit down together and enjoy eating it.

The Joy of Food is available to all 14 to 30 year olds, sowhy not come along with your friends and family and seejust how easy and enjoyable healthy eating can be? Theprogramme consists of four 3-hour cooking and eatingsessions, usually over a four week period. Courses arebeing held in your local community centres.

For further information and to book a place on a course,contact Sean West on 01842 768305 / 07786 363499 oremail: [email protected].

CompetitionWe are holding a competitionthis month for a family to wina Locally Sourced HealthyFood Hamper worth £50.

Simply answer the following question:Who is the person that you would contact if youwanted to learn more about how to cook deliciousfood on a Joy of Food course?

How to enter:Either send your answer on a postcard with your name,address and telephone number to Carol Doherty, ThetfordHealthy Town Programme Office, The Limes, 32 BridgeStreet, Thetford, IP24 3AG by Midnight on Monday 12April 2010, or Enter via the website atwww.thetfordhealthytown.co.uk

The closing date for entries is midnight on 12 April 2010and the winner’s name will be chosen at random from allthe correct answers and published in the next newsletterand on the web site. The Programme Manager’s decisionis final. Entries will not be accepted from anyoneassociated with The Joy of Food. The winner will beinformed within seven days of the closing date.

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your diet,

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Adults need to be active for 30 minutes, 5times a week. You don’t have to get these all atonce as you can collect them in 10 minutebouts throughout the day.

Did you know�Did you know�Thetford Green Travel Map

Norfolk County Council will be launching a new Green TravelMap for Thetford on Wednesday 7th April 2010 at theMarket Place. Come along and join in the fun which willinclude stalls, exhibitions and practical advice.

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Ancient House

Museum

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MUSEUM OF THETFORD LIFE

Events in AprilMoving Stories Exhibition Making Thetford Home

Saturday 16th January - Saturday 5th June This new exhibition explores the fascinating storiesof some of the people who have moved to Thetfordand made it their home, from pre-historic times tothe present day.

Textiles DayTuesday 6th April 11am – 3pm

Family Drop-in eventCost: £1/50p Friends & Museum Pass Holders

Have a go at traditional textile crafts in the Museum,all materials provided. Cost includes admission tomuseum

Victorian ServantsFriday 9th April 11am – 2pm

House Alive drop-in eventCost: admission charge only

What was it was like to be a Victorian servant? Learnabout cooking on a Victorian range, how they washedtheir clothes and cleaned the house

The Village CraftsmanTuesday 20th April at 7.30pm

Friends talk - Free to Friends, non-members £3.00A look at times past, when every village had a wealthof skilled craftsmen by Stephen Pope fromGressenhall Farm & Workhouse.

Knit and KnatterThursday 22nd April at 10.30am

Community event - Free, but please book in advanceJoin the museum’s established knitting group. Wool,needles and light refreshments provided. ContactSue Ketchell for further information.

Learn to KnitSaturday 24th April at 2 – 3.30pm

Community event - Free, but please book in advanceJoin our knitting taster sessions. Wool, needles,patterns and tuition provided. Suitable for all agesand abilities.

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Norfolk WorkhouseThursday 29th April at 3 – 4pm

Afternoon talk, advance booking essentialCost: £2/1.50*

Uncover the history of our local workhouses and the impactof the 1834 Poor Law with Stephen Pope from GressenhallWorkhouse & Farm.

Ancient House Spring/Summer Opening Times:

1st April - 30th September 2010 Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm

AdmissionAdults £3.50 - Concessions* £2.90Young Person (4-16 years) £1.90

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Link-Up Hosts Thetford’s Mayor

In her capacity as Patron of Link-Up, Breckland’s TalkingNewspaper for the Blind, the Mayor, Councillor Pam Spencervisited one of their fortnightly recording sessions in ThetfordGrammar School on Thursday 18 March.

The Mayor and her Consort were given an explanation of howeach script is collated from local newspaper articles and thenedited to reflect a spread of news across the main towns andvillages in the Breckland area. The Mayor sat-in on a productionsession and was able to see the readers and the producer inaction. A tour of the post-production facilities then followedwhere she saw the high-speed tape copying machines anddegausser in operation. She then joined the team of checkersand verifiers who carry out test sampling of every tape.

There are always vacancies for volunteers to work with us inLink-Up but at the moment we are in need of more producers.The job does not require any previous technical knowledge ason-the-job training will be given. So if you have always fancieda go at being an audio producer, your’e welcome to give it a try.

Everyone is invited to come along to the Link-Up Annual GeneralMeeting to talk to some of our current volunteers and hear whatvolunteer roles are available and how we can all help inproviding a valuable and unique service to those among us whoare visually impaired. The AGM will be held in the RiversdaleCentre in Tanner Street, Thetford on Thursday 22 April 2010beginning at 7.30 pm. For more information, please ring01953-498609.

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Link-Up recording equipment

Mayor and Consort in Studio

The Mayor joins Link-Up tape checkers

Pictured above: Vera puts tapes in envelopesPictured left: Mayor being shown Fast Copying Machines

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Happy Birthday Dear Connie Ilott

Born and brought up in Duncan Terrace,Highbury, Connie moved to Thetford in the latesixties with her family to join Thetfords Londonoverspill. Almost forty years later Conniecelebrates her 100th Birthday with family andfriends at Priors Mead where she has residedfor the past four years. Connie is settled,happy and keeps the staff on their toes!

Members of staff say they really enjoy havingConnie as a resident, especially her wickedsense of humour! She is very mentally alert andremembers all their birthdays and wedding anniversaries.

Connie has four children, one son lives in Australia, sixgrandchildren of whom one lives in Germany, two greatgrandchildren in Australia and a great great grandchild onthe way. Connie has always been and still is fiercelyindependent and very protective of her family who alwayscame first. Most of Connies hard working life was spentraising her family, her late husband Reginald being awayfighting in Burma during WW2.

However, while in Highbury Connie often took six weekstemporary work before Christmas at Mount Pleasant PostOffice. She was so good at pronouncing Welsh names shewas often asked to work six weeks after Christmas!

Connie who has lived through two world wars has seenlots of changes in the world, and has had lots ofexperiences. On the 19th March 2010 Connie had a newexperience celebrating her 100th Birthday with a specialcard from the Queen, a visit from the Thetford Mayor,Councillor Pam Spencer, and partying with all her familyand well wishers made it a truly memorable day.

The Riverside Kioskwill be opening again 24th April

(depending on the weather!)

We look forward to seeing all our regularCustomers and also hope to welcome newones to one of Thetford’s prettiest spots by theriver where we serve drinks, snacks,ice-creams and sweets seven days a week!

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the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest is most vital.Community First Responders aim is to bridge this gapfrom the time of the 999 call to the time that theambulance arrives.

This year our fundraising campaign aims to raise asmuch funds as possible for our own responderequipment which will benefit all of Thetford and localvillages. We are organising key events this year that willhelp us towards our goal and are looking for public helpand support to help us to achieve this. If you could helpus in organising a fundraising event, or would like toorganise an event on our behalf, or just make a donationplease contact our fundraising co-coordinator AdrianAskew on 07955 501472.

If you would like to become a member and train as aCommunity First Responder, whilst learning new lifesaving skills (training is provided free by East Of EnglandAmbulance NHS Trust) please contact Thetford schemeco-ordinator Karen Dixon on 07867 895312 or [email protected]

In future editions of About Thetford Magazine we will beproviding statistical information on how many call-outsour volunteers have responded to each month.

Thetford CommunityFirst Responders

Putting the Heart Back in the Community

Thetford Community First Responders are a voluntaryregistered charity (Charity Number 1047987), whosemembers regularly assist the NHS Ambulance Service,by responding to numerous different categories of 999calls. These include: people in cardiac arrest, strokevictims, anaphylaxsis, diabetes problems, fitting, chestpains and shortness of breath.

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Friars Walk Garden ProjectTwo separate unkempt gardens were transformed into onecommunal garden at Friars Walk Care Home for theMentally Disabled as a result of another successful ventureby young people from the Thetford area.

As part of the Princes Trust Team Programme, and NorfolkFire & Rescue Youth Development the project began witha bag pack at Tesco’s Thetford and Asda Bury St. Edmundsto raise the necessary funds to get started.

Twelve young people dug in to four days hard ground work,took down a six foot dividing fence and put in a communalpath. They planted visually stimulating flowerbeds with allyear round flowers and renovated the bird bath. They alsoerected a really nice summer house that had been waitingpatiently at the home for some time and also found timeto refurbish garden tables and chairs.

Sam Williams said ‘ This helps show we do want to workfor a work placement, that we are interested in workingand has been very productive for team building andcommunication skills, and we are all giving something back

to the community.’ As a group we have all worked reallyhard and are extremely proud of what we have achieved;Tanya Howard, Christine Cornish, Luke Price, ShannonCornwell, Jake Shannon, Darrol Aylott, Daniel BenjaminCuzins, James Juby, Jay Giddings, David Hart, and SamWillaims.

Fay Crangle team leader for the project said ‘The youngpeople were three weeks on the project, they fund raised,resourced and project managed’. Fay would like to say abig thanks to P & R Garden Supplies, Brandon, DidlingtonNursery for donating plants, to Haymills for Personnel forprotective equipment and to Breckland Councils “Pride inBreckland” for donating a water butt.

Les Page Deputy Manager for Frairs Walk said’ We have areally varied service user, they are all residential adults withlearning disabilities from Autism, challenging behaviour tosevere physical disabilities and head injuries. The gardenwas left entirely to the young people, their design, theyhave done a fantastic job and been most polite and helpful.The garden was opened by the Mayor of Thetford,Councillor Pam Spencer with her consort Mike Spencer

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Our most important duty for March was of course thefuneral of SAC Luke Southgate a brave airman killed inaction in Afghanistan,that took place on Friday 19thMarch. The Royal Air Forces Association was wellrepresented at the funeral, there being some 50 plus ExService Association Standards on parade for this thesaddest of occasions.

The branch will he hosting the young gunners graduationparade on 23rd April when we will welcome theLowestoft Aviation Society and the RAF RegimentAssociation Stanstead Branch. The branch is busypreparing for it's 60th Anniversary that will be on 22ndMay, a celebration supper will be held on Thursday 20thMay in the sergeants Mess followed on Sunday 23rd Mayby a Church Service and a blessing of the Standard at10:30am in St Cuthberts Church Thetford.

The next branch meeting will be on Thursday 8th April at18:30hrs in the Sergeants mess at RAF Honington

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Help for Heroes Eveningat The Carnegie Rooms

The Thetford Festival and Concert Committee hosteda fund raising event for Help For Heroes on Saturday13th March which raised an amazing £3,200.

The hall was filled to capacity and the audience thrilledto the wonderful singing of The St. Edmundsbury MaleVoice Choir.Mrs.Pat Pearson, who co-ordinated the arrangementswith the choir and Mr.Everett, who was directly involvedwith the fund raising were thanked by Mr Colin Armesand the Mayor, Cllr.Pam Spencer for bringing this eventtogether. A cheque was presented to Mr.Everett and thecommittee would like to thank everyone who supportedand gave so generously to this event.

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This year our target is to collect 10,000 vouchers, so ifyou shop at Tesco and would like to donate your vouchersto a local charity, we would be delighted to receive them.

There is a collection box in The Royal British LegionClub, Market Place, Thetford, or you can post yourvouchers to Cadet Flt Sgt Amy Stanton at:53 Rosecroft Way, Thetford, IP24 2XX, or phone Amyto arrange a collection: 07946 445 521.

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The Red Lion

The new manager of the Red Lion, Ian Shannon says theyare looking forward to the future and aim to be a reallyfamily orientated establishment. The premises are lightand airy with a separate dining area for their £5.95 dailycarvery; available weekdays 12-3pm, Saturday 12-4pmand Sunday 12-8pm, their Portuguese Chef has over 15years experience. Breakfast is served from 10am, 9amTuesdays.

Outside there is ample seating, on the large patio area,to enjoy all the lovely weather we expect this summerand where Ian plans to hold barbeques. Tea and freshlyground coffee are served all day.

The Red Lion has a spacious function room with stageand bar area and is free to hire for Weddings etc untilthe end of October. It is suitable for sixty guests.

In the very near future Ian hopes to hold live music onFriday and Saturday nights, with other evening events;Monday night with free entry will be movie night withfamily movies at 6pm followed by more action thriller -fiction at 9pm.

Wednesday homemade curry and a pint night only £4.95followed by a general knowledge quiz night on Thursdayat 8pm with free to enter cash prizes.

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Learning Scales for aGood Cause

Musicians at Thetford Music Project recently held a‘Sponsored Scaleathon’ to raise money for childrenorphaned by the Haiti earthquake.

Members of the Music Project had two weeks to prepareby learning their scales (an musical exercise consistingof a pattern of notes, ascending and descending in step)and collecting sponsors. The event took place on 11thFebruary, in connection with World Orphan Week.Participants were challenged to play as many correctscales as possible within a five-minute time frame. TheScaleathon was not exclusively for TMP’s young playerseither: Jeff Gordon, bass guitar tutor, took part in the eventand played a jaw-dropping 224 scales in five minutes!

Organised by Director Polly Fenn, the event was anoverwhelming success, raising over £566 for Haiti relief.On 11th March the money was donated to SOS Children’sVillages, a charity that works in over 24 countriesworldwide, including Haiti. All the money donated will gotowards helping the children affected by the earthquake.

If you would like to get involved with TMP, or knowsomeone who may be interested in joining, call us on07765 994066. The Project provides instrumental tuitionand ensemble opportunities, from rock band to Africandrumming, outside school hours, at Queensway JuniorSchool, Thetford, every Thursday in term time. Look outfor our new website, soon to be launched!

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Pictured above: Polly Fenn (Director of TMP) and Scaleathonparticipants, hand Richard Wilson, SOS Children’s representative, acheque for over £566 for Haiti relief.

Thetford Brownies go toNorwich Cathedral

By Cecily White, 3rd Thetford Brownies.

On February 20th, 6 Brownies and 3 Guides fromThetford went to a Thanksgiving Service at NorwichCathedral as part of the centenary year. Our DistrictCommissioner, Lorna and Gail from 1st ThetfordBrownies kindly selected the young girls who went along.

We got to pick where we had lunch. I had mine at KFC,it was lovely. My friend Ruby had KFC as well. SomeBrownies, like my friend Harriet had McDonalds. Afterlunch we headed over to the Cathedral and we allbrought a card with us that we had made at home.

When we got to the Cathedral we sat down near thefront. I sat next to Harriet and Ruby. Then the flags fromeach group came down the aisle and the Bishop cameand talked for a while. When he finished the fun began.A Senior Section leader came to the front and told a funstory. Saffron was asked to go up to the front, (I wantedto do that) she did very well. After that we all had to getup and out of our seats and run around trying to look forsomeone to swap our cards with. Finally I found a Guidecalled Rose from 1st Ormesby St Margaret Guides. Thenwe sang a song and the flags came back up the aisleand that was the end.

When we left, we caught our bus on the way home andthat was the end of the Brownie trip to Norwich!

May I just remind you of the Brownies that went along!Brownies from 3rd Thetford: Cecily and RubyBrownies from 1st Thetford: HarrietBrownies from 5th Thetford: Saffron, Isabelle and Erin

2010 is the centenary year for Girlguiding UK. Girls allover the country have been joining in special events tocelebrate. On Thinking Day on February 22, members ofGirlguiding all over the world hold special services tocommemorate the founders of Girlguiding. This year,alongside all the district services, there was a specialservice held in Norwich Cathedral for members ofGirlguiding across Norfolk. Continued Overleaf

This piece of writingforms part of Cecily’sWriter badge.

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Pedal PowerChildren in Dazzling Dragonflies class at Raleigh InfantSchool watch as Eimilie pedals a special bike to generateenough power to make a light bulb glow. Children fromother classes also had the chance to power up a radioand a bubble machine.

The school is taking part in the “Bike it” programme runby Sustrans – the leading sustainable transport charity.Georgie Burr who works for Sustrans is working in schoolas part of Healthy Thetford Town to encourage morechildren to cycle.

Georgie brought her bike generator into school to talkabout how energy can be saved by cycling on the schoolrun and to talk about how much energy we use each dayto power all the things we use at home. The childrenlearnt they would need 3 bike generators to power atelevision but 50 to produce energy to boil a kettle.

Raleigh Raises Moneyfor New Books!

Children at Raleigh Infant and Nursery school haveworked hard to raise £156 for Alexander Court.The children raised money by taking part in brilliantperformances for their families and friends. This is thesecond year that Raleigh has donated money toAlexander Court and the £156 will be spent on large printbooks, music and art resources.

Eight children from year two visited Alexander Court lastweek including Bailey who presented the residents witha large cheque. The residents also enjoyed listening tothe children read their school books. Josh a year twopupil said “I really enjoyed sharing my book and talkingabout the story.”

Mrs Julie-Anne Purvis, Deputy Head said “It waswonderful to see children and residents enjoying eachothers company, we hope to continue these visits sharingreading books and school projects every half term.”

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Guiding provides a safe, unique space where girls canbe comfortable just being themselves. We aim towelcome even more members and supporters from awider diversity of cultures and socio-economicbackgrounds.

Girlguiding in Thetford: contact Lorna Thompson,District Commissioner on 01842 762251

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The Bishop’s CE VA Primary School had their Ofstedinspection in February this year. The report is very positiveabout this new school, giving a satisfactory overall andcommenting on many good aspects.

“The school has improved rapidly this year, following astrong lead from the Headteacher and dedicated supportfrom other leaders and governors.”

“Pastoral care is good, and the pastoral outreach workerworks highly effectively with families and a wide range ofcommunity organisations to broaden pupils’ experiences.Pupils have a good understanding of how to stay safe,and say bullying is not a problem. They adopt healthylifestyles well, taking plenty of exercise and gettinginvolved in a project to promote cycling to school.”

“Parents welcome the changes brought in by the newHeadteacher, and agree that their children enjoy schooland feel safe. They find the school welcoming andinclusive, and value opportunities to become involved insupporting their children’s learning.”

“The school has done much to reach out to its localcommunity, running groups for parents and involvingthem in helping their children in school. Activities includefamily learning, a computer club and special events forfathers. Community cohesion is promoted well, as pupilsfind out about the cultures and experiences of children inthis country and around the world. On ‘CommunityCohesion Day’ 18 different groups visited the school inan event supported by 270 parents and carers. Pupilssang songs in different languages at the school’sEurovision Song Concert. A living Nativity saw a torch litprocession through the snow with Mary and Joseph beingturned away from the local hostelry (no room at the inn)before ending up at the church for a carol service.”

Successful Ofsted shows Rapid ImprovementCanterbury Infant School and Abbey Junior School wereamalgamated in January 2009 to form The Bishop’s CEVA Primary School. This successful and positiveinspection firmly places the school’s chequered history inthe past and provides a solid foundation for the future.

Every adult in the school is dedicated to providing thehighest quality and inclusive education for all the childrenand the Headteacher is extremely proud of all the staffand children.

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225 Years to 225 Milesand a bit!

Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar are celebrating being inpractice for 225 years.

As part of their celebrations various fund raising eventswere organised for the benefit of the charity Help ForHeroes. A total of nearly £1,500 was raised by theThetford office.

One such event was a balloon race from Thetford KingStreet. Clients, staff and members of the public boughttickets that were then attached to balloons. The personwhose balloon travelled the furthest won £100.00. Thewinner was Alan Sizer of Thetford.

For further information please contact:Andrew Davies - 01842 756102 [email protected]

However, the extraordinary aspect about this balloon racewas the distance and direction the balloons took. "It wasa terrific day. People have been so generous." saidAndrew Davies, Managing Partner of the Thetford Office."We released over 200 balloons on the day. Expectingreturns from around Norfolk and Suffolk we neverthought that some of the balloons would reach mainlandEurope. In fact, we only had 5 returns but they all camefrom Belgium and Germany. Plotting them on a map(map attached) you can see they travelled over the NorthSea and landed in virtually a straight line all the way tonear Frankfurt. Nearly 300 miles! Amazing".

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Hi gardeners! we are so behind now, what will we do?Well now we must play catch up. Easter is on its wayand I will be planting my potatoes, all of the earlies andthe main crop all at once.

To do this, either dig a trench and place the potatoesabout 18 inches apart and then cover them, or I do it theeasy way and plant with a bulb planter measuring 18inches apart as I go along. I think it makes life so mucheasier.... But still keep an eye out for a late frost.Remember we can still have frosts until June.

When the potatoes start to show their leaves I wouldmound them up, meaning scoop the soil up each side ofthe potato to form a mound.

This is the time to dig up and part the snowdrops, whichI will say have been wonderful this year. They are bestdivided and replanted in the green.

Make sure any wind & frost damaged branches & twigsare pruned, especially on fruit trees, and roses, whichneed to be pruned now.

We need to prepare seedbeds and make sure you hoeand weed flower beds. If you have an allotment, it needsto have a good clean up now.

Continue to plant cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, chillies,aubergines and melons. Pot up your chrysanthemums,pelargoniums and dahlias, making sure that you ventilatethe greenhouse in daylight hours, and making sure youshut it up at night because of frosts.

Taking care of your ponds if you have one, meanscleaning out any leaves and anything else that shouldn’tbe in the water. It might be a good idea to look out forfrogspawn, and if it is near the pump, I would try to moveit so it doesn’t damage emerging tadpoles.

Well that is all for this month it's lovely to think that someof you enjoy my little corner. It’s not very big thismonth, but as the weatherimproves there will belots more to do. If youneed to contact me aboutanything on gardening orclub activities please contactme on [email protected]

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I thought that it might be a good idea to let you all know justwhat the Full Service Extended School is and what it hasbeen up to this year so here is a brief report .It runs fromthe Thetford Education Partnership and supports all theschools in the town as well as several other organisations.It clearly shows that our schools and other partnerorganisations are providing a range of support programmesfor the whole town.

Community Learning Centre at Charles BurrellHumanities School- Open to the whole communityThis provision has been successfully maintained. There hasbeen an alteration to the times of the CLC opening at CharlesBurrell. It is on four nights per week as follows. On Mondayit opens from 3-5pm in partnership with West SuffolkCollege Adult education to provide English languageproficiency training for migrant families. It is open onTuesday and Wednesday until 6pm for studying for all agesand on Thursday it is open as the location of the Film Club.The FSES is also supporting the Film Club at Admirals withover 100 children attending. Funding covers staffing andfacility costs.

Extended Learning Opportunities in all schoolsEach of the maintained schools in the town has receivedfunding to support their out of hours learning programmeand after school clubs. Grants were given to schools to buyresources to sustain breakfast clubs.

The Ancient House Museum continues to provide a historyclub for school children which have been very successful.The club is full and there has been excellent feedback fromits members. The museum has also reported that as a resultof this club they have additional visitors, parents and familymembers who are taken to the museum by the children whoattend the club.

Develop international linksThe town has a direct link for young people wishing to applyto go on the Camp America programme once they are 18years of age.

School based health servicesThe current Sexual Health and Personal Relationshipssteering group has been recognized as an excellent modeland vehicle in the county. It is continuing to developexhibitions and support programmes. It was used as areference group for the recent research in to Health Provisionfor Complex Needs research being undertaken by the UEAon behalf of the Norfolk Health Service. The FSES hosted aday in the town for three researchers who met with crossphase representatives from schools, SEN professionals, PSA,

Attendance Worker, Links worker, sixth form students. The FSES also provided the opportunity for researches to meetwith the Sports Development Forum and the School BasedHealth Service.

There was also a training session for professionals in thetown to ensure that the C-Card service could be developedin Thetford. Six professionals from a range of servicesattended this training and qualified.

The Space2Talk programme has been developed and willbe housed on both High School sites and at Connexions inthe town centre. The provision incorporates the work of theSchool Nurse, Connexions, Youth Workers, Drugs and Alcoholworkers and a range of other professionals. Both ThetfordHigh Schools had been identified nationally as being in needof a school based health service. The programme is aimedat 11 to 19 year olds and the FSES is looking to ensure thatprovision will continue through school holidays as well. Amobile has been made available on the Charles Burrell Siteand rooming has been made available on the RosemaryMusker site. As the service becomes established, youngpeople will be able to get help and advice on a range ofissues including general health and well being, eatingproperly, friendship, family and bereavement issues, bullying,sexual health, contraception and drugs and alcohol.

The Joy of Food programme is being delivered through theHealthy Town Initiative. TP6 and CBHS are involved in thedelivery.

Sports Development The Sports Development Forum has continued to work welland has approximately 23 partner members, it is workingvery hard to increase sport participation in the town andcurrently is working in partnership with the town council andthe healthy Town project to promote a family fun day in thesummer. The Forum will be hosting three training coursesfor sports clubs between May and September this year inpartnership with Active Norfolk.

The Double Club run by Ipswich Town FC Community Trustteam is running this term in both High Schools.Approximately 30 young people have engaged with theprogramme this term. It is hoped that a further programmelinked to Anglia Ruskin University will commence in thesummer term. A graduation ceremony for all those takingpart will take place at Portman Road later this month.

Duke of Edinburgh Award SchemeThis has proved to be a highly successful programme andfollowing the FSES intervention, a number of students havenow achieved awards at bronze and silver level.

About Education………………..Robert Ogden writes

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Performance ArtsThe FSES contributed significantly to the Thomas PaineProgramme and a DVD has been produced by the organizingcommittee. Each school was also given a grant to help themsupport their young people to learn about Thomas Paine andto take part in activities if appropriate for them. The PhaseOne Drama group run from Norwich Road School producedand performed two productions this year, both to veryappreciative audiences. Young people from seven schoolstook part. All schools received a grant for their Christmasand winter productions this year and some very positivereports have been heard from those attending them. RaleighSchool held a very exciting family art event in the summerterm.

Supporting our familiesThe FSES has fully funded the Strengthening Familiesprogrammes led by the BEST team. The FSES family linksworker, Mrs Sharnie Cleverley has enabled a whole range offamily activities to be organised and run in several localschools including coffee mornings and a reading club. TheParent Support Adviser, Mrs Kerry Kleinau has worked veryclosely on these projects.

The Thetford Safer Schools Police PartnershipThe safer School’s Police Partnership was “visited” byrepresentatives from the Home Office during the summerand deemed to be an outstanding model of excellentworking. Youth crime rates in the town have reduced by 19%according to official statistics. The FSES co-ordinator hasalso given a presentation at a meeting set up betweenChildren’s Services and Norfolk Police on how it operatesand its impact and success. The SSP has been funding anddelivering the Monday night football activity at the RedcastleBall Park.

Whilst this is not a full report of all the activities that the FullService Extended School is delivering in the town, I hope thatit gives you an insight into the range of programmesavailable but more importantly how by working together, wecan provide a better service that our town deserves.

Breckland Cats ProtectionWe have gained some really helpful volunteers over thelast 2-3 months but now we really need people interestedin fostering who have a garden large enough to have oneor two of our cat pens in it.

The pens are 13ft x 3ft and we supply the slabs for thebase and put up the pens and pay for an electrician toconnect them. They have heat and light and are verycosy. We also supply food and litter all we need from youis your time. We are also looking for a handyman forvarious jobs, voluntary please. Look out for our stall onSunday 4th April in Tesco’s car park.

Benji is a chunky hunk who loves to be brushed. He isabout 5 years old, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and looking for a permanent loving home.

If you can help please ring us on 01842 810018

Oliver is a bit timid at first but now he has gained a friendhe loves playing and enjoys a fuss when he knows you.It would be nice if they could be homed together. Oliveris 18months old and his friend is about the same.

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April at Thetford Library

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NHS Health Advisors will be at the library between3:30pm and 7pm on Friday 16 April. Do come along andsee them if you would like some advice/information aboutthe new NHS record keeping system.

Adult Education at the LibraryWe are delighted that Adult Education will be usingThetford Library as their new base.

There are 2 new courses due to start in April. The firstis an IT qualification (the course is called IT User Skills)that will run on Monday evenings for 10 weeks, and theother is a 2-year Access to Higher Education course'Access to Writing' that prepares people for careers injournalism, creative writing and literature.

If you would like any more information the contactnumber for learners is 0344 800 8002 or you can visitwww.norfolk.gov.uk/adulteducation

Money Skills Sessions in conjunctionwith Thetford and District CitizensAdvice BureauWe will be offering a new, free course at the librarystarting on Wednesday 21 April and also running on 28April and 5 May between 2pm and 4pm.

The three sessions will be – dealing with bills, managingyour money and choosing credit. Please call the libraryon 01842 752048 to book your place.

Programme of Events Baby bounce & rhyme for parents/carers and theirbabies and toddlersWednesday 21st April from 10:30am - 11:00amWednesday 28th April from 10:30am - 11:00am

Reading GroupThe April meeting is on

Friday 30th April between 2:30-3:30pm.

The Book ClubThe book club will meet monthly on a Friday evening.

The April meeting is Friday 23rd April from 5:45pm-6:45pm

Activity SessionsEaster Activity Session - Easter Egg Hunt andEaster Bingo - Thursday 8 April 10:30-11:30am

Come along and join in the fun! Easter story and crafts,egg hunt and bingo! Admission by free ticket availablefrom the library 3 weeks in advance of the event. Pleasenote that all children should be accompanied by an adult.

Mammoth Masks with the Ancient House MuseumMonday 12 April 10:30-11:30am

Come along and make your very own mammoth mask!Admission by free ticket available from the library 3weeks in advance of the event. Please note that allchildren should be accompanied by an adult.

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Adult EducationNorfolk Adult Education Tel: 01842 755492Age ConcernThetford Age Concern Tel: 01842 750088Ford Place Nursing Home Tel: 01842 755002Art GalleryThetford Art Gallery Tel: 01842 766599CarersCrossroads Caring for Carers Tel: 01842 763477ChurchesThetford Christians Together Tel: 01842 753566The United Reformed Church Willie McGarva Tel: 01953 718646St. Cuthberts & Villages Canon Bob Baker Tel: 01842 762291Cloverfield Church & Community Hall Rev Stephen Griffiths Tel: 01842 764601St. Mary's Catholic ChurchFr Mathew George Tel: 01842 752266King Street Baptist Church Rev David Champion Tel: 01842 762066Thetford Methodist ChurchRev Stephen Oliver Tel: 01842 753819Salvation ArmyTE Valerie Chaplin Tel: 01842 754712Church of the Nazarene Pastor Robert Barker Tel: 01842 820114Church on the WayPastor Paul Hodgson Tel: 01842 753585Fulmerston Christian FellowshipTim Lovejoy Tel: 01842 763241 Liberty Christian Family Centre www.libertycfc.org.ukPastors Phil and Steph Williams Tel: 01842 820825Thetford SpiritualistsSusan Summers Tel: 01842 753425The Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints Tel: 01842 755472Igreja Assembleia de DeusPastor Alexandre Silva Tel: 07828 072138CouncilsBreckland District Council Tel: 01842 755721Norfolk County Council Tel: 0844 800 8020 Thetford Town Council Tel: 01842 754247Counselling and AdviceCitizens Advice Bureaux Tel: 01842 752777Connexions Norfolk Tel: 01842 855800NORCAS Alcohol Tel: 01842 764478 Reflections Pregnancy Crisis Centre Tel: 01842 750075Thetford Counselling Service Tel: 01842 765214Thetford & District Volunteer Centre Tel: 01842 767670 Listening Ear Tel: 01842 753654DentistsDr JF Smit Tel: 01842 755373 Townsend House Tel: 01842 752332

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(Out of office hours) Tel: 01842 813676District NurseDistrict Community Nurse Tel: 01842 767637DoctorsGrove Lane Surgery Tel: 01842 752285School Lane Surgery Tel: 01842 753115Elderly ServicesThetford Elders Lunch Club Tel: 01842 763722HospitalThetford Community Healthy Living Centre Tel: 01842 767600West Suffolk Hospital Tel: 01284 713000LibraryThetford Library Tel: 01842 752048MuseumAncient House Museum Tel: 01842 752599Charles Burrell Museum Tel: 01842 765840 Nursery SchoolsLittle Pirates Childrens Centre Tel: 01842 762055Nunu Plc Tel: 01842 752757Tree Tops Nursery Tel: 01842 855767PharmaciesBoots Tel: 01842 752371Lloyds Tel: 01842 752846Tesco Tel: 0845 6779682PolicePolice Station, Tel: 0845 4564567Crime Stoppers Tel: 0800 555111Register OfficesBirths and Deaths Tel: 01842 754115Marriages Tel: 01842 766848Samaritans Tel: 01284 750000Social ServicesThetford Social Services Tel: 01842 754484SchoolsAdmirals Junior Tel: 01842 753993Bishop’s C of E Primary School Tel: 01842 754902Charles Burrell High Tel: 01842 763981Drake Infant Tel: 01842 762055 Norwich Road Tel: 01842 753279 Raleigh Infant Tel: 01842 762810Rosemary Musker High Tel: 01842 754875 Thetford Grammar Tel: 01842 752840 Thetford Queensway First Tel: 01842 753163Thetford Queensway Middle Tel: 01842 752387Thetford Redcastle Furze Primary Tel: 01842 752239 Thomas Paine Sixth Form CollegeTourist InformationThetford Tourist Information Tel: 01842 751975

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Accountants PageBreckland Accountancy 15Simark 44TWR Accountants 38Appliance RepairsJ & M Appliance Repairs 42BakingBlue Bone Bake 12Bathroom and Kitchen InstallionsThetford Bathroom and Tile Centre 17Cronin and Crisp 52BingoWinners Bingo 23BowlingMr. G’s 33BuildersSteve Newman 53R. Chrystal Brickworks 22CarpetsTouch of Class Flooring 42Carpet CleaningPowerclean 39Cleaning ServicesDusty Springclean 33Computers ServicesKybird Computer Services 9Craft ShopsBerties 24CurtainsDena 45DancingSalsa Classes 17DiscoEgo’s 33Double Glazing and ConservatoriesDiss Windows & ConservatoriesFront CoverElectricalBrunning Electrical Services 9Executive CarsBreckland Executive & Wedding Cars 3Funeral ServicesMark Skinner 53

Gardening PageThetford Groundworks 48Betts 49Mick Rodick 48Roots and Routes 48Thetford Tree Surgery 49Gas EngineersMartin Redmond 45Steve’s Heating & Plumbing 55HairdressersJohn Olivers 12Cre8ive Hair 12Health and BeautyHalcyon Days 10 &12Slimming World 12Natasha Salawu - Chiropodist 10Alison Layton - Chiropodist 10Health and FitnessHealthy in Life 10KitchensLingwood Kitchens 2Mark Parr Kitchens 20LocksmithsBrecklocks 55MiscellaneousD & S Pallets 53Self Container Storage 41Mobility VehiclesBreckland Mobility Supplies 14MusicThetford Music Project 17OptometristsA&J Donnelly 8OsteopathsThetford Osteopaths 8PhotographersStudio 5 13Picture FramingThe Craft Cabin 24PlumbersSteves Heating & Plumbing 55Martin Redmond 45Plumbsure 39

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