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Welcome to March’s About Thetford

Magazine...Your magazine this month may feel a bit thicker than

usual. That’s because we’ve needed to increase the

number of pages from 48 to 56 due to the number of

community news stories and advertisers now wishing to

be a part of your monthly magazine.

Inside this month you will find a whole host of events,

activities and news to occupy your time, including

details about your chance to influence how £10,000

will be awarded to good causes locally through the

Participatory Budgeting scheme and two new features.

The ‘I remember when’ page, to compliment the ever

popular ‘Thetford’s Past and Present’ section and a page

focused on beauty advise from Caroline King of Stepping

Stones training academy to complement the regular

skincare section from Halcyon Days.

Plus, there’s several pages outlining local sporting

success for Thetford Golf Club and boxing with Milo Clay

and details about the 10k run taking place in Thetford

Forest in aid of Action for Children - if you are taking part,

let us know and send us your pictures!

Finally, may we wish all our readers who are mothers a

very special Mother’s Day, including to our Mum - Elaine,

who works so hard supporting all of us, and others.

Best wishes, Terry, Ricky and Michelle

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Inside this month...Page 4 - Zaks Diner comes to ThetfordPage 5 - Community Hero for MarchPages 6 & 7 - Your chance to help choose how to spend £10,000!Page 8 - NEW! ‘I remember when’...Page 13 - Dr Piccaver reviews the NHSPage 17 - NEW! Beauty tips from Caroline King of Stepping StonesPage 26 - Mother’s Day ideasPage 36 - Sign-up to the 10k race at Thetford Forest & support childrenPages 37 & 38 - Sports sectionPages 50 & 51 - What’s On section - lots happening throughout March and April - including Spring Fayre’s

Local twist to menu as Zaks American Diner comes to Thetford!

Terry Jermy meets with Chief Operating Officer - Chris Carr to find out more for the About Thetford magazine.

The specials menu for Zaks American Diner that’s opening soon in the former Bridge Pub will be getting a Thetford twist with the introduction of three new burgers. The ‘A11 burger’, the ‘Portugueser’ and the ‘Dads Army burger’ will be added in homage to the town.

The new restaurant located just off the A1066 Diss road is set to open towards the end of March / early April and represents the culmination of several years of planning and hard work.

Chris Carr, Chief Operating Officer said; “Thetford is a great place and we’re so pleased with the location for our new restaurant. What with the river running past and being so close to Castle Park and the other green spaces – it’s the perfect location. We know that Thetford already has a number of great places to eat including restaurants and cafes but we are aware that many people are driving out of Thetford on occasions for meals – we want to provide people with an option that is affordable, but offers excellent quality. We want people to get the Zaks experience! Thetford deserves that! Zaks makes a conscious effort to purchase from local butchers and grocers and we put a lot of effort into creating the right atmosphere with internal and external decoration. We’re so pleased with the reaction that we have received on social media to our Thetford plans and we look forward to opening in the very near future”.

Zaks recently held two recruitment days at the Charles Burrell Centre that saw 170 people applying for the 40 jobs available. Chris Carr said; “We love the feel of the Centre. As a thank-you for the support provided to us

at our recent event we will be making a donation to the Foodbank that is based there and we look forward to using the Centre in the future for our training activities”.

The former Bridge Pub has been redundant for a number of years and after being purchased by Blue Sky Leisure, it received a ½ million pound investment to get it ready for opening. As part of the plans, a wildflower riverbank space will be created. There will initially be space for 110 covers.

Zaks was established in 1976 and since then has built a passionate customer following. The business is a Norwich institution having started as a “caravan” in the centre of the city before quickly expanding to the Mousehold restaurant in the late 1970’s, then Waterside in the 1980’s. In 1999 Zaks was acquired by Blue Sky Leisure, which then opened Zaks Poringland in 2005. The business has capitalised on the recent growth in the informal dining market experiencing strong year on year turnover growth for the last 5 years. The Zaks Diner at Mousehold Heath and Zaks Waterside Grill & Bar on Barrack Street in Norwich and Zaks Diner in Poringland Diner all offer their famous burgers as well an extensive choice of authentic American Food in a fun and relaxed environment. Zaks’ current locations are all neighbourhood based. This is part of its unique proposition and success as their diners are meeting places for the local community and form a social hub for the areas in which they operate.

Current Zaks staff eagerly awaiting applicants at the recent recruitment day at Charles Burrell Centre


Our January ‘Community Hero’ receives his reward.... and donates it to charity.

Digby Smith was our very first Community Hero who you may remember appeared in our January edition. Digby was nominated by two people for his work that he has done for the past 7 years running the 'River Corridor Group'. Every Thursday he and his team walk the corridor of the river, and surrounding area working to keep our beautiful rivers, riverbanks and footpaths clean and tidy.

In return for winning Community Hero, Digby was rewarded with £50 to spend with an advertiser of his choice from the February magazine. However Digby being true to his kind and caring character is donating his £50 to Cancer Research, which has a significant meaning to him and feels the charity would have better use for it than he would. We congratulate Digby for his continuous hard work, and commitment to our town.

Digby and his wife receiving his reward from Shane Hinkley - Manager of Thetford Garden Centre

We are pleased to announce that our March Community Hero is Vera Rhodes, she was nominated by Danny Jeffrey for her continuous work with the local people.

Vera moved to Thetford from London in 1963, where she became a carer at the Cottage Hospital for 20 years. In 1970 Vera became a Occupational Rehab Assistant and continued with this role till 1991 when she retired.

After Vera retired she continued with a carers group for another 20 years, running bingo for the residents and an art class every week. This amazing woman did not stop there, she, also with the warden, ran all the social events. Vera, now 87 years, has been offered retirement, but she feels she can continue and will do so. She still runs a club every Monday where she has people come from outside to take part in quizzes, musical movement, and making crafts which they sell to reinvest back into the club.

Vera is very proud of herself for what she has accomplished, and so are the residents of Thetford.

Our March ‘community hero’ - Vera Rhodes (right) with Danny Jeffery who nominated her.

What’s it all about?Those of us that live in Thetford know that we have a very vibrant community and we have many local residents that go that extra distance to support community life in the town. That’s why we feature a different ‘community hero’ each month to recognise those people that so often go unrecognised for their efforts. Readers are asked to nominate someone that you feel should be recognised as a ‘community hero’. Someone who you believe works

hard to support community life, or perhaps goes that extra mile. Send you nominations to:

Community Hero, About Thetford Magazine C/o 21 Crecy Mews, Thetford, IP24 2ZB or E-mail:

[email protected] Nominations must be received by the

15th of each month

We are very grateful that Thetford Garden Centre are the official sponsor of this feature and donate £50

each month to the winner


Have your say on how £10k is spent to help get Thetford and surrounding Parishes active!

Local community groups and town and parish councils are hoping to secure a share of £10,000 to help get Thetford and surrounding Parishes more active.

‘Your Budget, Your Decision’ is a Participatory Budgeting (PB) scheme being delivered by local organisations in partnership with the Breckland Pride Board across Breckland. PB is defined as ‘Local people deciding how to allocate part of a public budget’. £10,000 has been made available to fund projects in Thetford and surrounding parish areas, which meet the Breckland Pride Board priorities of Getting Active:

1. Getting older people and carers active2. Getting young children and parents active

3. Getting towns and villages active4. Getting workplaces active

Applications for the Participatory Budgeting fund have now closed. A panel of community representa-tives and elected members reviewed the eligibility of the applications received and 16 applicants will be put to the public vote. The power is in your hands to decide which projects receive a share of the funding!

The community panel decided to split the total allocation of £10,000 into two types of funding: £7,500 for Town and £2,500 for Rural applicants, which is representative of the proportional number of applications from the different areas. Awards of the amount applied for, up to £1,000, will be decided by public vote, with members of the public invited to vote for their favourite three projects in each category. Residents in Thetford and surrounding Parishes are invited to attend the Public Decision event on Wednesday 4th March, 5.30-9.00pm at the Keystone Innovation Centre, Croxton Road where the shortlisted applicants will present their projects and compete for your votes. To book your place call Maria on 01842 768300 or email [email protected]

If you are unable to attend the event you can still have your say by visiting Thetford Leisure Centre, Thetford Academy or Thetford Town Council – Kings House and completing a voting slip by Monday 2nd March. Please note you can only vote once, multiple votes will not be counted.

Have your say on how £10k is spent to help get Thetford and surrounding Parishes active!

Local community groups and town and parish councils are hoping to secure a share of £10,000 to help get Thetford and surrounding Parishes more active.

‘Your Budget, Your Decision’ is a Participatory Budgeting (PB) scheme being delivered by local organisations in partnership with the Breckland Pride Board across Breckland. PB is defined as ‘Local people deciding how to allocate part of a public budget’. £10,000 has been made available to fund projects in Thetford and surrounding parish areas, which meet the Breckland Pride Board priorities of Getting Active:

1. Getting older people and carers active2. Getting young children and parents active

3. Getting towns and villages active4. Getting workplaces active

Applications for the Participatory Budgeting fund have now closed. A panel of community representa-tives and elected members reviewed the eligibility of the applications received and 16 applicants will be put to the public vote. The power is in your hands to decide which projects receive a share of the funding!

The community panel decided to split the total allocation of £10,000 into two types of funding: £7,500 for Town and £2,500 for Rural applicants, which is representative of the proportional number of applications from the different areas. Awards of the amount applied for, up to £1,000, will be decided by public vote, with members of the public invited to vote for their favourite three projects in each category. Residents in Thetford and surrounding Parishes are invited to attend the Public Decision event on Wednesday 4th March, 5.30-9.00pm at the Keystone Innovation Centre, Croxton Road where the shortlisted applicants will present their projects and compete for your votes. To book your place call Maria on 01842 768300 or email [email protected]

If you are unable to attend the event you can still have your say by visiting Thetford Leisure Centre, Thetford Academy or Thetford Town Council – Kings House and completing a voting slip by Monday 2nd March. Please note you can only vote once, multiple votes will not be counted.

Tuesday 3rd March,

Rural applicants – Funding available: £2,500 1 Head Microphones, Garboldisham Amateur Dramatic Society - £500

To invest in new audio equipment to support the production and enjoyment of theatrical performances for the community.

2 Athletics Equipment, Harling Athletics Club - £1,000 To purchase new equipment for the recently established Athletics Club, increasing both the number of activities on offer and enabling more to take part.

3 Harling Skate Ramp, Harling Parish Council - £1,000 A contribution towards the costs of purchasing and installing a new Half Pipe for use by young skaters in Harling and the surrounding areas.

4 Harling Bowls Open Day, Harling Recreation Bowls Club - £400 Creation of new promotional materials, a training brochure and delivery of a series of taster sessions to help attract new members to the club.

Town applicants – Funding available: £7,500 5 Thetford Skatepark, Thetford Town Council - £1,000

To provide signage, publicity and an opening ceremony for Thetford's new skate park when it opens.

6 Gymnastics Equipment, Thundercats - £950 To purchase new gymnastics equipment to extend the range of classes and tuition available to Thetford and surrounding areas.

7 Walking Tours, Leaping Hare - £765 To coordinate a series of 8 walking tours of Thetford, promoting both physical activity, the history of Thetford and volunteer opportunity.

8 Thetford Ballpark, Thetford Community Association - £1,000 A contribution towards the annual running costs of the Thetford Ballpark which provides a safe, clean, venue for community sports.

9 Arts and Crafts Therapy, Thetford and District Dementia Association - £1,000 To run a series of art and craft sessions to provide Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for those with Dementia and their Carers.

10 Thetford Leg Club Drop in, Thetford Leg Club - £1,000 A contribution towards the running costs of delivering drop in sessions, staffed by district nurses, that support those with leg related health issues.

11 Volunteer Maintenance Team, Charles Burrell Centre - £1,000 To provide tools and equipment to support the recruitment and management of a team of volunteers to help maintain the Charles Burrell Centre.

12 Hope Skills for Life / Cooking on a Budget, Hope Church - £1,000 To offer community life skills courses, such as cookery, budgeting, and sewing. The grant would be spent on volunteer training, a new cooker, and advertising.

13 Music for Children, Musical Keys - £1,000 To run a family music group enabling children with additional needs and their parents/carers to access therapeutic support through the enjoyment of music.

14 EPIC Youth and Community Group, E.P.I.C - £1,000 To help provide equipment and materials for the Pine Close Community Centre, currently being refurbished to provide a community and family venue.

15 The Green Room, Bishops C of E V.A. School - £1,000 To run a gardening/food project with children and families connected to Bishops School. Funding required for a greenhouse, seeds and gardening equipment.

16 Community Funday, Redcastle Action Group - £1,000 A contribution towards the costs of activities at the Redcastle Action Group Annual Funday, part of the Thetford Festival.

For more information about the Participatory Budgeting fund please contact Sadie Harvey, Director of Community Services, Keystone Development Trust on 01842 757349 or email [email protected]


THETFORD PAST AND PRESENT

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Piloting hovercraft and abseiling down a 170-metre tower might not appear to be the average challenge for people in their ‘third age’, but that’s exactly what some members of the University of the Third Age get up to. Including members of Thetford U3A, where there’s plenty of appetite for adventure, extreme or otherwise. As well as learning more about the world and doing things they never had time for when they were bringing up families or in full-time employment.

Most U3A activities are organised between 9am and 5pm during the week, when others have to be at work, and with over 40 interest groups, from Art to Wine, including Cycling, Electronics, Genealogy, Languages, and Science & Technology, there really is something for everyone. And if members need something else, help is on hand to start up another group.

Anyone of any age can join Thetford U3A, as long as you are retired, semi-retired or no longer looking after the family. You don't even have to live in Thetford. Many of our members live in the nearby villages and communities. Monthly general meetings are held in the Carnegie Room opposite the Library, and everyone is welcome (non members pay £2 on the door, which is refunded to those who join on the same day).

One aspect of being in the U3A is making new friends with similar interests. And there is plenty of

opportunity to join organised lunches, walks, day trips or even holidays. Usually we have educational and entertaining talks, but the meeting on Thursday March 26th is the first Annual General Meeting and open only to existing members or those who want to join. The forthcoming programme includes, in April, Kate Brewster of The Dogs Trust; in June P Sankey-Smith on the history of cottage gardens; in July, Richard Gibbons on the Cuban missile crisis and, in August, Rachel Scrafield on Norfolk bees.

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Language We can help you if English is not your first language. If you would like to receive this leaflet in a language or format of your choice please contact your GP surgery.

Do you feel unwell and cannot wait until your surgery reopens on Monday? Are you registered at either the Grove or School Lane surgeries? If so you can attend our urgent care pilot scheme without booking an appointment. This is a sit and wait service. Please note there will be no other services running during these clinics.

Urgent Care Pilot Scheme This service is provided to patients of Grove and School Lane surgeries in Thetford. Clinical staff from both surgeries will work in these clinics.

If you are seriously ill, you should continue to call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department. The A&E department will treat patients with: • serious medical emergencies posing an immediate threat to a person’s health or life e.g. stroke or heart attack • serious head injury - loss of consciousness • accidental or deliberate overdose of drugs • severe allergic reaction • severe blood loss • emergency care following an operation

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Take Good Care of YourselfBy Dr Matt Piccaver

Everyday when we open our papers, look at our tablets or watch the news, we can't help but read about the National Health Service. "NHS in crisis" seems to be the message, whichever direction you look in. The NHS of Aneurin Bevan's day was not designed for the challenges it now faces. A growing and aging population, with the added scourge of obesity, places mounting pressure on our health service. Couple to that the "everything now" culture we seem to be developing, and it's no wonder we're all buckling under the strain.

We seem to have forgotten that illness is allowed. Nobody seems to be allowed to have a cold, sore throat or runny nose without justification from a healthcare worker that they are ill. Workplaces put increasing pressure on people to go in regardless, spreading their contagion, rather than taking time off to recover.

We seem to have forgotten the simple advice our parents and grandparents once gave us. For the past few decades, the medical profession has been encouraging us to visit a doctor, medicalising all parts of life. As a GP, I seem to have a role that never ends. Frequently I am asked about things I feel are beyond my expertise, be it relationships, financial advice, or even toilet training. Whilst I am flattered that people feel I can answer such questions, I must sadly express ignorance. It's not nice letting people down.

Over the next few years, you'll be seeing a greater emphasis on self care. We simply do not have the resources in the NHS to do everything asked of us. Paid out of tax, and free at the point of delivery, NHS funding is finite. The continued existance of this great institu-tion depends on the staff, staying late, working extra shifts, and going "above and beyond" every day. So much so that "above and beyond" is seen as the norm. The more that is given, the more that is taken. I sus-

pect if we had to pay every time we had to go to A&E or see our GP, the queues wouldn't be half as long. This is something may of us in the NHS are against, including me.

So how can we take better care of ourselves. The usual messages about balanced diet, plenty of exercise and your "five-a-day" should now be ingrained in our psyche. What happens when we do get ill? Keep a stock of simple home remedies, be they paracetamol, cold and flu remedies, antihistamines or antiseptic cream. Invest in a first aid kit. Your local pharmacist is often a great source of information on minor illness and how to make yourself feel better. Use technology to help. NHS Choices is a fantastic resource, and the symptom checker may help in deciding if you need to see a doctor. It is full of useful information, including knowing when you need to worry.

Don't forget you are allowed to be ill. None of us are impervious. Most sore throats settle within a couple of weeks, as do most coughs and colds. Ear aches tend to go within three days. If everyone who had a minor self limiting illness helped themselves, there would be more room in the system for the seriously unwell. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and if someone is getting sicker, they will need to see a doctor.

The NHS is bursting at the seams. Up until now we've been able to cope, but this feels more and more difficult as time goes by. It is the ONLY system like it in the world. Many countries have state funded healthcare, but there is only one NHS. If we begin to see it as a luxury, rather than a right, we might begin to use it more appropriately. And let's not forget, I'm a patient too.


HAPPILY EVER AFTER!

Thetford Methodist Players’ three performances of “Happily Ever After”, taking the fairy stories of Snow White and Cinderella into the characters’ later years, were received with enthusiasm, laughter and enjoyment, by their audiences as was reflected by their departing comments: ‘Better even than the last play!’, ‘Another success!’ ‘Enjoyed it so much’, ‘Looking forward to the next production’, ‘A cleverly written play’, ‘I always wondered what happened to Cinderella!’,‘Costumes were lovely!’, ‘Had such a good laugh!’

The Methodist Players once again demonstrated their great versatility, performing this “almost a panto!” with all the laughs, songs, romance, wickedness together with the requisite happy ending that is so necessary for the occasion. This show contrasting greatly with the truly moving performance in November of “Lest We Forget” as part of the Thetford Commemoration of World War One. These Players have been formed for nearly eight years and have staged some seventeen shows in that time, from the continuing story of “Much Chattering in the Marsh” to short Easter plays - all of which are written by Wendy Serjeant and Thelma Smith – truly home grown! Look out for their next show, it will be worth going along!

Pictures above: Scenes from ‘Happily Ever After’ performed by Thetford Methodist Players

Thetford and District Dementia Support Group

Runs every Friday in the Lounge of Lord Walsingham Court, Glebe Close, Thetford, between 10am and 1pm. The group supports people with dementia and their carers’ and over a cup of tea or coffee and cake we also provide information, advice, and activities. You can also stay on for a delicious lunch if you want for just £2.50.

This March our group is proud to support Dementia UK with their national “Time for a Cuppa” event in aid of the Admiral Nurse service. Come and join us at our fundraise event:

Friday March 6th between, 11.am & 3pm

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Caroline King - Beauty Geek…

Welcome to our new feature; as a local accredited training provider, beauty therapist and general hair and beauty geek. Over the past 20+ years that I have been in the industry, I get asked by lots of you questions all related to these topics. So now it’s your time to put me in the hot seat and email me at:[email protected] questions to do with hair, beauty, or nail treatments that you would like help or advice with. I am an avid blogger so please check out my latest postings.

Amy Bryant asks: “I am allergic to lanolin, what would be a good alternative make up remover for sensitive skin?” Amy I swear by coconut oil as my miracle product. It is so good on irritated, skins and great for other uses such as dry, cracked heels, as a make up remover, it is excellent at removing waterproof mascara as well, but kind to the skin. You can use it as a wonderful skin moisturiser or even in hair to sort out dry ends. Bonus is you can buy it from the supermarket too.

Zee Battersby and Bethany Dimon ask: “How do you achieve flawless looking skin and what’s the best long wear foundation?” Firstly flawless skin requires

hydration and that entails drinking lots of water to flush the system. Having a good night’s sleep and eating a well balanced diet will all give you a good start too. A good overall even skin tone and complexion can be achieved with the right foundation also. I swear by a brand called Airbase which is a silicone based product that moulds to your skin and

doesn’t shift all day. It has durability, it’s waterproof and it is a concealer, powder and foundation product all in one. It is a professional brand, but that also means that you are getting a highly pigmented, intense product, which in turn means you will need less to achieve the desired effect. I use this make up for all my professional work such as editorial, theatrical and wedding make up overs and it’s never failed!

I hope you have all found this feature of interest? I look forward to selecting some more questions next time.


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Commonwealth Fly The Flag Event - Monday 9th March 2015All 22 Town Councils in Norfolk will join with the 8 Local Authorities in the County to raise the Commonwealth Flag as part of Commonwealth Day 2015. This unique initiative, building on highly successful inaugural events held last year, will see over 650 Commonwealth Flags raised. It has caught the attention of participants around the world, enabling people of all ages in their local communities to become involved and join with others worldwide in a widespread public expression of commitment to the Commonwealth. Each ceremony will involve a specially written Commonwealth Affirmation being read out prior to the raising of the flag at 10.00 a.m. on the morning of the 9th March. Thetford Town Council will hold its own Service outside of King’s House, King Street on Monday 9th March 15 commencing at 09.50 a.m. In addition to Councillor representation, invitations have been sent to local youth organisations as well as other related VIP’s/organisations. Match-funded PCSO Consultation Event – Thursday 12th MarchResidents are being asked to have their say on whether they wish the Town Council to participate in a scheme to match fund a dedicated PCSO (this is in addition to the normal number of PCSOs for the town) in partnership with Norfolk Constabulary. On the 12th March 15, residents will be able to visit the Small Court in the Guildhall on the Market Place in Thetford between 3.00pm and 7.00pm to find out more information about the scheme and vote for their preference. More information is available on the website.



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We try to be part of the community and amongst other things each year we support the Hanging Basket scheme. This year once again, we will be organising another Bake-Off cake competition as our contribution to Thetford’s Great Festival. This will take place on Saturday 22nd August at the Guildhall, and in due course entry forms will be available at The Leaping Hare. 2015 sees W.I nationally celebrating their 100th Centenary and Norfolk will be having various events to mark the occasion.

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Thetford (Breckland) Lionesses welcomed Lois Baker, Community Ranger, from Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve. Lois gave a fascinating talk about the National Trust’s oldest nature reserve and England’s most

famous Fen. The fen has raised pathways which allows easy access to view the many species of birds, insects and plant life, making the fen suitable for most to visit. There is opportunity to hire a bicycle or to take a boat trip along the waterways. The visitor centre has many displays to enjoy and interact with. Wicken Fen is part of the National Trust which is reliant on membership and donations to fund maintaining and developing the fenland area. Lois was presented with a donation which will assist in the Fen’s development.

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The purpose of the Nature Reserve is to protect green spaces and to look after special places for ever for everyone. The Lionesses thoroughly enjoyed the talk and are now keen to visit the Fen to view the attractions for themselves.

Thetford (Breckland) Lionesses welcome new members.to our meeting held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month; for further information please contact Dorothy on 0845-334746Karren, Public Relations Officer

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Didn’t they do well?This month, following our usual business meeting, Maggie Findlay came

to tell us all about the planning and making of “The Flintknapper’s Garden” for the Hampton Court Flower Show last year. It was good to see just how much local support and enjoyment was generated by a shared endeavour. I wonder what they will do next?

Mary Rolton. Club Correspondent.

The February meeting of the Thetford Society welcomed Nick Dickson the project manager of the Breaking New Ground Landscape Partnership Scheme. Nick explained how the project was managing a range of schemes following the award of nearly £1.5million from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2014 which would see £2.2m (including funding from partner organisations) spent delivering exciting Heritage and Landscape Projects in the Brecks.

The projects range from raising awareness of the Brecks unique character to developing plans to provide improved access to the area’s distinctive landscape. Ironically the HLF grant was achieved by the Brecks Partnership which was dissolved in December 2013 due to funding cuts.

The next meeting is on March 3rd at 7.30pm at the URC when David Osborne will talk about ‘Thetford in the Great War’. New members always welcome.

On Friday March 6th the Society is showing some home movies made by former Thetford dentist Mr Arthur Bagshaw in the Carnegie Room at 7.30pm.

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Official business at Thetford Probus Club’s February meeting included welcoming new member Nigel King and a farewell to veteran-member Brian Bradbury, who died in January aged 93. This was marked by a minute’s silence The guest speaker was Mike Wabe, Thetford Town Crier and a man of many other guises – toastmaster, organiser of murder mystery events - on this occasion, story teller. Dressed as a monk which helped give a flavour of medieval England, he recounted three of Geoffrey Chaucer’s famous Canterbury Tales, which amuse, entertain and carry messages as pertinent today as they were centuries ago when they were written. Explaining the purpose of the tales, centred around the period when many people made the pilgrimage on foot to the Shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, Mr Wabe chose the Nun’s Priest’s Tale, the Reeve’s Tale and the Pardoner’s Tale, this last pointing to the corrupting influence of greed and how money is the root of evil.

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Thetford Flower ClubThetford Flower Club have continued their ‘40th Anniversary Year’ with a full programme. Following Committee members Pat Fuller, Joan Jest and Pat Lawrences’ participation in Bury Cathedrals’ Flower Festival last July, the Club has been active in the community. Members and friends enjoyed a successful ‘cheese and wine’ evening that raised funds for the club and charity donations in July. This was followed by Lynda Moore (Chairman) and Joan Jest (Treasurer) taking part in the Scarecrow Competition at the United Reformed Church - such fun and a fund raising event!

The photo shows the committee and the area President - Elsie Leeding enjoying our 40th Anniversary party in October. This was followed by a successful Christmas Party to end our successful 40th anniversary year as an affiliatedflower club. We are looking forward to a succesful fund raising 2015. We meet every third Thursday at 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church. Come and join us, meet new friends and support local and national charities.Lynda Moore, Chairman and Press Officer(01842 762919)

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The phrase “mad as March hares” could be applied to the garden with everything bursting into life (especially the weeds). So now is the time to do a thorough sort-out if you want to stay in control through the rest of the year. Like the house, the garden benefits from a spring-clean. As well as removing dead material that has blown into the corners, you should cut back perennials that have made it through the winter. It is particularly tempting to leave ornamental grasses that still look well but there will be a much better show if you trim them back now. Big clumps of perennials can also be divided to spread the display of your favourite flowers.

If you plan to treat yourself to some bulbs to flower in the late summer and autumn, consider getting some Nerines. They are also known as Guernsey Lilies or Cornish Lilies but in fact come from South Africa. Consequently they like a sandy soil and full sun so just the thing for a sheltered spot in our gardens. Several places in Thetford have splendid shows with clouds of delicate pink lilies in September. There are tender types so look for the name Amarylis Bowdenii which is hardy. Plant them near the surface and let them crowd close together for the best results.

We should be enjoying great shows of daffodils this month. The club has contributed to the latest planting near the A11 roundabout near the Forest Park retail park. (Oh glorious new dualled A11 – isn't that a delight!) If you want a good show next year from your garden bulbs you need to let the leaves die back in spite of looking untidy. Giving the plants a feed and keeping them watered will help create a flowering bulb; otherwise the bulbs may be “blind”, sending uponly leaves.

Hybrid tea and floribunda roses will benefit from a resolute pruning. After taking out damaged wood and crossing or spindly stems, take the shoots back to half their height. Some people cut back even more severely. This keeps the bush in shape and stimulates strong flowering stems. The tradition is to prune roses when the forsythia comes into bloom which is a sign that Spring has really arrived.

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Vegetable seeds can be sown as the ground warms up but give priority to parsnips if you intend to grow them. Seed directions often suggest sowing in February but in our chill soil early March should do it. Parsnips take weeks to germinate so an old trick is to sow radish seeds in the same furrow. Radishes germinate quickly so the line of sowing is visible and this will stop you hoeing up the parsnip seeds in despair. As well as eating the young radishes, you might like to try leaving a plant or two to go to seed. The radish will produce a masses of flowers and then dozens of pods. Eat them when they are about 3 cm long and fat and juicy; they have a mild radish taste and are wonderfully crunchy. They are attractive enough to have a place in the flower border too.

This month's talk on March 26th in the URC is Flower Arranging by Louise Bond. Non-members are very welcome. Flowers also take pride of place at our Spring Show which will be on April 11th at the Church on the Way. Do you have anything to show? The schedule is in the centre of the member's diary.

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Spring hopefully is on its’ way and what better excuse to get outside, start a new interest and record those new beginnings. Join us at Brandon Camera Club and

find out a more about photography and how to catch that ‘special moment’. It is not necessary to buy the most expensive camera and equipment the market can offer; there are experts among us who can guide you to the cheaper options and still enable you to get wonderful results. We are always looking at innovative ways for us to test the waters before making that all important decision – “What camera shall I buy?”

Brandon & District Camera Club meet every other Wednesday at the Baptist Church Hall in High Street, Brandon at 7.30pm. The dates for the next few meetings are 18th February; 4th March and the18th March.

We like to try to keep the art of film photography alive and each year hold a competition for ‘snapshots’; photographs taken with a film camera. This has proved to be very popular in the past with a record number of entries this year. There is no set subject for the main competition so the world is your oyster! However, this year Pat Childerhouse has introduced a secondary competition and a little bit of fun – film titles, so any image that depicts or could depict a film title can be entered. The results for this competition will be announced on Wednesday 18th February, so why not come along and find out who won.

On the 4th March we are holding a Studio Workshop, examining portraiture and there will always be someone on hand to guide you to the right settings on your camera. On the 18th March we have a Tuition Evening on ‘Flash Photography’.

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Fri 6th March ‘Time for a cuppa’Dementia UK fundraiser day.Fri 13th March Ghost Walk - last one thisseason!Sun 15th March Action for ChildrenMud & Mayhem 10K & DuathlonFri 20th March Mayor’s BallWed 25th March Thetford Singer’s ConcertThurs 26th March Garden & Allotment ClubFlower Arranging talk by Louise BondSat 28th March Dad’s Army Museum opensSat 4th April Thetford Players Craft FairFri 24th April EACH Nook Appeal QuizFri 15th May Laughing Hare Comedy ClubSat 30th May Boxing Night

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Our volunteers come from all age ranges andbackgrounds and they all have their favouritethings, some love the natural environment andshare with others their experience of localwalks. One is the organiser of Thetford OpenGardens, to name but a few of her roles! Wealso have Thetford’s Town Crier as part of theteam, fortunately he is just a little quieter in theshop. However, you do not need any specialtalents whatsoever, Jake, our office manager,will teach you everything you need to know.

Our latest volunteer has given us some toptips on re-arranging the shop - our regularcustomers will know that we do like to changeour display regularly and love to bring newThetford things to the town - look out in nextmonth’s About Thetford for more shop news.

Almost a Panto? It certainly was!Leaping Hare were very pleased to supportThetford Methodist Players in their latestshow and had a very enjoyable time - stillrecovering from the shock of the Dame mind,but that’s what panto is all about!

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Who doesn’t like a quiz night? This one is partof an overall fundraising effort by Diane &Nicola, who are also walking the Peddar’sWay and Norfolk Coastal Path, 93 miles, from11th to 17th May, finishing at Cromer, dressedas a crab/lobster for the Crab & Lobsterfestival.

It was the initial idea of Diane to undertake thewalk and has been given the full backing andsupport of her employer Parker HannifinThetford.Diane said: “My work colleague Rod King hasa daughter Eden who has been given suchbrilliant supportive care by EACH Quidenhamhospice throughout her young life, she has acondition called Ullrich Congenital MuscularDystrophy, which causes congenital muscleweakness. The walk and quiz evening is just somethingthat we felt we could organise to fundraise ontheir behalf and hope many individuals andbusinesses can pledge their support to help usachieve that.”

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The new bus interchange is now open and we have the latestbus timetables from Coach Services and also their latestexcursion brochure, which has brand new trips for 2015. Wealso have Eastons & Chenery Live brochures - so whether youwant to spend a day on the beach, visit a museum, a zoo, catchsome live music or theatre, visit a theme park or even thinkabout one of the fabulous Christmas markets, there issomething for everyone. Popular trips book up really quickly, sodon’t delay, pop into our booking office in King Street and sortyour tickets today! As National Express agents in Thetford, wealso help you when you’re planning your holidays abroad -travelling by coach to airports, is simple and very affordable andyou won’t buy cheaper than through Leaping Hare.

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THETFORD TOY LIBRARY

Thetford Toy Library has now been at Charles Burrell Centre for 7 months - we can't quite believe it's been that long but they do say time flies when you're having fun and we have had plenty of fun since our big move!

We've seen lots of new faces and some very loyal friends in our new premises and, generally speaking, everyone has been really positive about the move.And for some more exciting news;- Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt is now in its 14th year and this year it is moving too! This year's event will be held in and around the grounds of CBC on the 28th March 2015, starting at 10:30am. It is an all-ticket event so come and pick yours up ASAP - You can't join in unless you have a ticket! Tickets are £2.50 per child (all ages welcome) and there will be stalls as well as the main event. Children will need to be accompanied for the entire event but the new venue should make for an extra special morning.

For more details look us up on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thetfordtoylibrary Come and visit us (opening times below) or call 07919551549. Opening times; Monday: 9am - 1pm, Wednesday: 9am - 12pm, Friday: 9am-12pm & 12:45pm-2:30pm, Saturday: 12pm - 2pm

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The Art Studio opens at Charles Burrell Centre

Local artist Kevin Moore has set up The Art Studio in February at the Charles Burrell Centre in Thetford. He is offering a variety of art lessons on drawing & painting from Monday to Thursday, including Paintclub & Sketchclub on Monday & Thursday evenings from 6.30-9pm. All abilities are welcome, suitable for 9-75 years plus. To book in or for further details please email: [email protected] or ring: 01842 750060. When arriving just follow the pencils & you will find The Art Studio! Kevin Moore

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News from the Charles Burrell Centreby Mark Snowdon, Centre Manager

The rapid growth of Charles Burrell Centre has been the talk of the town in recent months. It’s a dramatic turnaround for an historic building that stood abandoned and unused this time last year. The long corridors throughout the building have been brought back to life and community spirit is clearly present for all to see. The centre is now home to twenty-five local businesses and community groups and there is still room for more to move in.

Not only is space available at competitive rates but also comes with a unique opportunity to establish business and community relations within a growing and thriving facility. This makes the location ideal for new or expanding businesses and organisations.The former classrooms have already seen drastic renovations as they take on new leases of life. Long term plans at the site include rconverting tennis courts to a games arena, developing external grounds to provide sports opportunities as well as securing 100% occupancy of the main site. If you would like more information or to view the rooms available please contact:

[email protected]

Pictured: Mark Snowdon at CBC, ready to help with your bookings enquiries

TO LET: The room above (Room 66) measures 538.2 square feet. With our pricing strategy, this room is available to rent for just £4,036.50 per year! that’s just £336.38 per month and includes gas and electricity costs. Further along this section of the building there is also available room 71 which is 592.02 square feet (£4,440.15 per year). We now have confirmed tenants in 35,000 square feet of space and there’s just 10,000 square feet remaining!

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We have taken in some poor little cats just recently. Luckily people reported them to us and they have received prompt vet treatment. We can’t always take them in straight away as we are full most of the time but we will endeavour to get them some help until we have a space. Please look out for these cats but also remember they may just be elderly and have a loving owner so please try to establish this first.

Thelma and Louise are sisters and are loving, gentle cats who enjoy warmth, food and being tickled under the chin. They are approx. 8 years old and we would like them to be homed together as they love each other.

We have a bingo night in Brandon in the British Legion Hall on March 11th, 7.30pm.

Our Spring Fayre is March 28th in St Cuthberts Church Hall,

9.30am to 1.30pm. If you can offer a home to any of our rescue cats please contact us either by phone or our web site where you will find a link for our Facebook page.

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Milo Wins Eastern Counties Youth Championship

Huge success for Attleborough Boxing Club at the Haddenham and Ely open Boxing show on Saturday 7th February saw Thetford youngster Milo Clay simply outclass his opponent Lewis Meason of Chalvedon and walk away as the England National Eastern Counties under 60k Youth Champion! Head coach Jon Dennis said Milo's success is down to immense hard work and dedication. Milo now progresses to the national finals on Feb 20th in County Durham By popular demand the successful club are presenting 2 more home shows this season, 21st March at the Connaught Hall in Attleborough and a Big Night of Boxing on 30th May at the Carnegie Rooms in Thetford.For ticket information contact Leaping Hare, for information on how to getinvolved please visit Attleboroughboxingclub.co.uk Thetford Youngster Milo Clay wins Youth Championship

Success for Thetford GolfClub’s Men’s Team

Thetford Golf Club's men's team began the long road to potential glory in the Mail on Sunday Golf Classic with a tremendous first round win away to local rivals Bury St Edmunds. A couple of years ago Thetford battled through eight rounds from an entry of 3,000 to reach the quarter-finals, where they lost to Wentworth.This year's quest began with a terrific tussle against Bury which went to a sudden-death play-off. Mark Henfield proved to be the man of the moment, holding his nerve to secure victory by winning the first extra hole.The match had been due to be played at Thetford, but frozen greens there meant the two captains agreed to switch the venue in order to play on normal greens at Bury. Home advantage is often crucial in these matches, and play was tight throughout. The home

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MONDAYThetfordCloverfield Church10am, 12noon, 5pm and 7pmTel: Shani 01842 820001

THURSDAYSThetfordCharles Burrell Centre9.30am and 11.30am

Abbey Neighbourhood Centre5.30pm and 7.30pm Tel: Maxine 01842 766027


Star gazing with Breckland Astronomical Society at High Lodge Forest Centre IP27 0AF

Join us for a special event with Breckland Astronomical Society to celebrate this years star gazing live. We’ll be looking into the night sky in

Thetford Forest to see the wonders of the universe.Friday 20th March 6:00pm till late

Booking essential, Free entry To book contact 01842 753732 or:

[email protected]

Knettishall Heath Events

Programme 2015

MarchSunday 15th, 10am–12pm - Guided Walk; rabbits and round barrows. Learn about the heaths varied history and how it has shaped the reserve today. Location: Knettishall Heath. Cost: Donation only. Please book. Age: All.

April

Thursday 2nd, 2-4pm, Easter Eggs-pedition. Family afternoon. Follow the signs of Spring on a quest to find the hidden treasure. Location:Knettishall Heath Cost: Donation only. Please book. Age:Families

Tuesday 7th, 10.30am–12.30pm - Young Wardens - Digging and decorating. Put the finishing touches to the new wild play space. Location:Knettishall Heath Cost: Donation only. Please book. Age: 11 - 15 year olds

Thursday 9th, 2–4pm - Wild play. Family afternoon exploring and decorating the newly finished play area Location: Knettishall Heath. Cost: Donation only. Please book. Age: Families.

Sunday 12th, 10.30am–12.30pm, Junior Rangers Fun seasonal trails and wildlife themed games. Location: Knettishall Heath. Cost: Donation only. Please book. Age: 6 – 12 year olds

Contact: 07717 156601 [email protected]

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Dress code: Black tie and Ball gown3 course meal and disco. Charity auction,

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Thetford Community AssociationRegistered Charity Number 1095018

Spring/Summer 2015

TCA Cooking Club due to re-launch soon! our popular cooking club for 10 - 18 year olds is due to re-launch.

For more info contact Adam Jones on 07743 510765 or 01842 337250

Football coaching timetable: (at Thetford Community Ballpark)Thursdays6pm - 7pm for 6 - 10 year olds7pm - 8pm for 10 - 14 year olds8pm - 9pm for 14 years +

We are grateful to the following organisations for their help, support and financial assistance

Add ‘Thetford Community Association’ as a friend on Facebook to stay up to date with all our activities.

Who we areWe are a small local charity aiming to improve Thetford. We have a Board of Trustees, all of which are residents including local councillors and community representatives.

We have previously delivered our own football coaching activities at the ballpark and they will continue through the winter. We have a team of sessional staff and volunteers who deliver the sessions and we’ve previously had hundreds of young people attend these activities. We also deliver a weekly garening club and run an allotment at the London Road allotment site.

We rely on grant funding, plus donations and our own fundraising to cover the costs incurred in providing our services and activities.

Thetford Community AssociationRegistered Charity Number 1095018

Spring/Summer 2015

We are grateful to the following organisations for their help, support and financial assistance

Add ‘Thetford Community Association’ as a friend on Facebook to stay up to date with all our activities.

Gardening and Environmental ClubWe will soon be re-starting for Spring / Summer 2015. We have our own allotment located at the London Road allotment site which we tend to each week. We learn about growing fruit and vegetables and we have our own chickens that need constant looking after.

We will also be exploring our local environment and undertaking community gardening projects during 2015. This activity is for 10 - 16 year olds and is free to attend.

For more information contact 07742157967.

Cooking ClubWe will soon be launching a 12 week cooking club programme for 10 - 16 year olds based at the Charles Burrell Centre. This is just £2 per week to attend and we supply all the equipment and food items needed. Spaces are limited to 15 young people per week.

For more information contact 07742157967.

Thetford Library’s Great Big Read!

For our annual community read, where we encourage members of our local community to read and share the same books, we’ve chosen books by two local crime

authors: Elly Griffiths & Jim Kelly.

In Griffiths’ “Dying Fall”, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway & DCI Harry Nelson probe into the suspicious death of her friend Dan Golding. Golding had made a

ground-breaking discovery before he died & something had scared him.

In “The Janus Stone”, Galloway and Nelson are called in when builders, demolishing a Victorian house in

Norwich, find the skeleton of a child –minus the skull. The house used to be a children’s home and someone

doesn’t want Galloway and Nelson to discover the truth….

Harvey Ellis is trapped in a blizzard with several other cars on the North Norfolk Coast. Several hours later

he is dead, stabbed to death in his truck. But his killer has vanished, without leaving a footprint in the snow. In Jim Kelly’s “Death Wore White”, DI Peter Shaw and DS George Valentine are called in to solve a baffling case.

The Great Big Read starts Monday 23rd March to Saturday 25th April. Why not visit Thetford Library to get your copy of the book? Then come along to the Big Read Coffee Morning in the library on Friday 17th

April 10.30am – 11.30am and share your thoughts on the book with others!

Story Time Activities with Sure Start at Thetford Library

These fun sessions with Sure Start in the library are free. No need to book, just turn up on the day!Wednesday 4th March, 10am -11am. Jasper’s

Beanstalk. (planting cress)Wednesday 11th March, 10am – 11am. Why I love You

Mummy ( gifts for loved ones)Wednesday 18th March , 10am -11am.The Odd Egg

(hand prints)Wednesday 25th March, 10am – 11am. Little Chick

(Easter baskets)For further information please contact Sure Start on

01842 766438.


March 2015

NEW Board Games Group!Meets weekly on a Friday morning, 10.30am -12.30pm in the library. Just turn up on the day; it’s free, and play

a game or learn a new one!

Thetford Audio Book Club with NNABAre you visually impaired?

Come and enjoy audio books with people who understand at Thetford Library

Friday 13th March, 10.30 am – 12 noon.To find out more please call Mark or Elaine:

01603 629558 or email: [email protected]

Books and Buggies Meet Up Mondays during term-time.

Are you a parent/carer with children aged 0-4 years?Why not come to the library on a Monday morning to meet with friends for a chat & listen to a story. These

free sessions are held every Monday during term-time between 10am – 11.30am and you are welcome to

stay for the whole session or drop–in.

Baby Bounce & Rhyme TimesSongs and rhymes for babies and toddlers and their

parents/carersTuesday, 10th March, 10.30am – 11.00amTuesday, 24th March, 10.30am - 11.00am

No need to book, just drop-in for these fun, free sessions and meet some new friends at the library!

Reading Group

The March meeting is on Friday 27th March , 2.30pm.

The Book ClubThe Book Club meets monthly on a Friday evening. The

March meeting will take place on Friday 27th March, 5.45pm – 6.45pm.

Opening hours at Thetford LibraryMonday : 8.30am –5.30pmTuesday: 8.30am –5.30pmWednesday : 8.30am – 1pm

Thursday : 8.30am – 5.30pmFriday : 8.30am – 7pm

Saturday : 9am – 1pm

COMMUNITY CORNER

We are fortunate in Thetford to have a number of resident groups covering different parts of the town. These groups meet every month to provide local people with the opportunity to ask questions and raise points with representatives from Thetford Police, Flagship Housing Association as well as local Councillors.

Details of forthcoming resident group meetings are below;

Barnham Action Group Meeting on Monday 17th March, 6.30pm at Fulmerston Church on Fulmerston Road. Chairman: Tim Lovejoy, Contact 01842 763241. Surgery with Councillors and agencies from 6pm.

Redcastle Action GroupMeeting on Monday 30th March, 7pm at Redcastle Senior Citizens Club (near to the Canons Walk shops). Contact 07742157967 for more information.

Abbey Tenants and Residents AssociationMeeting on Monday 10th March, 6.30pm at the Bishops School Community Room (to the left of the main school entrance). Surgery with Councillors and agencies from 6pm. Contact Brenda Canham on 07768974026

There are also groups covering the Croxton Road area and Norwich Road estate.

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Events at Redgrave and Lopham Fen, near Bressingham

March

Botanical Illustration - Saturday 28 March, 10am - 3pm. Join professional botanical artist, Christine Grey-Wilson, on this relaxing and supportive workshop looking at a range of illustration techniques. £25/£21.50 Booking essential 01473 890089

‘Butterflies and moths’ - a talk by Robert Maidstone. Tuesday 31 March, 7.30pm. Organised by the SWT Valley Fens Wildlife Group. £2 per person (includes refreshments). All welcome, no need to book

Easter holiday activitiesActivity days for 6 – 10 year olds, 10am - 2pm, £6 per child/ Tuesday 31 March – Wildlife fact or foolTuesday 7 April – Wildlife whodunnit!. Unaccompanied children only. Booking essential 01379 688333

Family events, 2pm - 4pm, £2.50 per person:

Wednesday 1 April – Easter fun at the FenWednesday 8 April – Feathered friends

Children must be accompanied by an adult.Booking essential 01379 688333

April

Plant Sale - Sunday 19 April, 10am - 3pmAnnual event with a wide variety of plants from over 20 award-winning and specialist nurseries. Plus second hand tools and donated plants. £1.50 adults, children free. Hot and cold refreshments available. Dogs on leads welcome.

Weave a willow plant wigwam - Saturday 25 April, 10am – 1pm. With local basketmaker Karen Lawrence.£20 inc. materials. Booking essential 01473 890089

‘Garden birds’ - a talk by Clare Simm of the BTO’ followed by the AGM. Tuesday 28 April, 7.30pm. Organised by the SWT Valley Fens Wildlife Group£2 per person (includes refreshments)All welcome, no need to book


Don’t forget! The deadline for all adverts and community news articles is the 15th of each month. The deadline for

the April edition is therefore the 15th March. Please email all contributions and enquiries to: [email protected]

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THETFORD METHODIST CHURCHSPRING FAYRE

Saturday 21st MarchDoors open 9.45 until 11.45, plenty of bargains

Cakes, books, jigsaws, toys, collectables, bric-a-brac and plants

Coffee and Tea 9.45 until 11.4512pm Lunch served, 2 course hot meal for £5

EVERYONE WELCOME Proceeds for Church Funds

Charity Car Booton Tesco Car Park ( Superstore )

Easter Sunday 5th April0700 - 1400hrs

Hot Food & Drinks available

All proceeds go to the Stewat Howard Memorial Fund for C.R.Y. (Cardiac

Risk in the Young)Pitches £6 in Advance or £7 on the

dayTickets available from the

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Thetford Conservative ClubMarch 7th Peter George

March 14th AJ ExMarch 21st Susie M

March 28th Sy

Do come along and enjoy the club on those dates. We have Bingo Jackpot Joker

and Raffles, plus live music and a jolly good knees up.

Maggie Black - Entertainments Manager

We Need You!The Friends of Thetford Forest work in partnership with the Forestry Commission and offer an array of volunteering opportunities across Thetford Forest.

If you’d like to enjoy the forest, learn new skills and meet new people then volunteer and get stuck in to help make the forest a fantastic place for people and wildlife.

Meet and Greet Volunteers We are currently looking for people with infectious enthusiasm about the forest and the facilities we offer at High Lodge. If you enjoy talking to people and are available at weekends and bank holidays, why not join our Meet and Greet volunteer team.

For more information about other volunteering opportunities please see our website: www.forestry.gov.uk/highlodge-volunteer. Alternatively, email

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Spring Fayre Saturday March 28th

St Cuthberts Church Hall, 9.30am to 1.30pm

Barnham Village HallSPRING is just around the corner which

means DAFFODIL TEAS are here again do come along to Barnham Village Hall

March 28th 2 - 4:30pm April 11th 2 - 4:30pm April 18th 2 - 4:30pm

A wide selection of home made sandwiches, scones, cake and a pot of tea for only £3.50

All proceeds for the Village Hall Fund.


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Services at St Cuthbert’sSunday 1st March

8.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am All Age Worship and 6.30pm Evening prayer (Choral)

Sunday 8th March8.00am & 10.30am Holy Communion

Sunday 15th March8.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am Mothering

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Sunday 22nd March8.00am & 10.30am Holy Communion

Sunday 29th March8.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am Holy

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Thursday 2nd April7.30pm Maundy Holy Communion

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Sunday 5th April8am, Holy Communion, 10.30am Easter Day Holy

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Acclaimed journalist and writer Anita Anand will be visiting the Ancient House Museum on Thursday 2nd April. Her internationally received biography of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh has been hugely successful with Anita making appearances on television, radio and magazines. Newspaper reviews have appeared across the world alongside Anita speaking at Jaipur, Bath & Oxford Literary Festivals. Anita has worked as a television and radio journalist for 20 years. She is presenter of Any Answers on Radio 4, is a former presenter of Drive, Doubletake and the Anita Anand Show on Radio 5 Live, and has also presented Saturday Live, The Westminster Hour, Beyond Westminster, Midweek and Woman’s Hour on Radio 4. She has presented The Daily Politics, The Sunday Politics and Newsnight on BBC television.

Anita’s first book, Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary tells the enthralling, previously untold story of a princess turned suffragette and revolutionary, who lived through some of the most eventful times in British and Indian History. In 1876 Sophia Duleep Singh was born into royalty. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was heir to the Kingdom of the Sikhs, a realm that stretched from the lush Kashmir Valley to the craggy foothills of the Khyber Pass, down as far as Sindh. It was a territory irresistible to the British, who plundered everything, including the fabled Koh-i-noor diamond. Exiled to England, the dispossessed Maharajah transformed his estate at Elveden in Suffolk into a Moghul palace, stocked with exotic animals. Sophia, god-daughter of Queen Victoria, was raised a society lady. But when, in secret defiance of the British government, she travelled to India, she returned a revolutionary – transcending her heritage to devote herself to battling injustice & inequality. Her causes were the struggle for Indian Independence, the fate of the Lascars, the welfare of

Indian soldiers in the First World War – & above all the fight for female suffrage. During the four years it took to research and write Sophia, Anita visited the museum to use the Duleep Singh archives and has included some of the museum’s images in her book.

Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary

Anita Anand at Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life Thursday April 2nd 3.15pm

Afternoon talk by Anita Anand followed by book signing Cost: Free with museum admission but advanced booking essential due to limited places

For more information please call reception on 01842 752599

Sophia is now available in the museum shop, we can arrange to have your copy signed when you buy it from Ancient House Museum, ask staff for more details.

Meet Celebrated Author Anita Anand


Events in March Thetford and the Great War

Tuesday 11th November - 31st October 2015 Discover how the Great War affected the

residents of Thetford in the second part of our World War One exhibition. Find out about local soldiers, women who stepped up and took on men’s roles and what the Duleep Singh family

were doing to help the war effort. This exhibition has been supported using public

funding by the Heritage Lottery Fund through Thetford Remembers 1914 – 1918 project.

Knit and Knatter

Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 19th March 10.30am

Community event Free, but please book in advance

Wool, needles and light refreshments provided. Contact Sue Ketchell for further information on

01842 752599

Dolls House Club Tuesday 3rd March

2 – 3.30pm Community event

Cost: Free, donations for tea and coffee please Join us to craft, chat and have a cup of tea or coffee. Free Dolls House Workshop – learn

how to create a miniature room complete with furniture. Advanced booking essential.

Eggceedingly Good Fun! Saturday 28th – 11th March

10am – 4pm Ancient House Trail activity

Free with a Museum Trail 2015 card or 50p with normal admission fee

Come and enjoy an Easter themed trail. Don’t forget to buy your new 2015 trail card for free

admission with one accompanying adult.

The USAF in Norfolk, Life as a GI

Tuesday 17th February 2.30pm

Friends afternoon talk Free to members, £5 non-members

Join Mark Taylor and discover what life was like for young American Airmen stationed here.

Mini Museum Club – Easter Eggtastic

Thursday 26th February 10.30—11.30 am

Under 5s drop-in session Cost: 50p per child Come and join us to sing, explore and play and

create Easter themed crafts together in the Ancient House.

Coming in April

World War One Day

Wednesday 1st April 10.30am — 1pm

Discovery Day event £2 or £1 for Friends and Museum Pass Holders

Meet our costumed characters and find out about life during World war One. Arrive at

10.30am and stay as long as you like.

Boys & Girls Come Out to Play Tuesday 14th April

2.30pm Friends afternoon talk

Free to members, £5 non-members Join Melissa Hawker for an informative look

into the history of children’s rhymes.

Ancient House Autumn/Winter Opening:

Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 4pm

Free Admission until 1 April 2015 For more information

tel. 01842 752599 (Tues – Sat 10am – 4pm)

Find us on twitter: @ancienthousemus facebook: /ancienthousemuseum

Ancient House in India 2015

Karen will be sending regular tweets and running a blog throughout her visit

to the Punjab, find out more at ancienthouseindia.wordpress.com


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