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Church of the Nazarene
Thetford River Guided Walk
Croxton Road Christian Church
Join the friendly and knowledgeable RSPB Brecks Guides for a guided walk along the Thetford river walkways, looking out for the great wildlife that can be found. River and woodland birds, plants and if we’re lucky a Kingfisher or Otter sighting!
Sunday 10th November - 1pm - 2:30pm
A praying, mainline church in the community for the community
Sunday Morning Worship 10.45 a.m.
Worship Group Worship
These free guided walks are in Thetford meeting at the Captain Mainwaring statue in Thetford town. Please bring outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear and binoculars if you have any. Donations welcome. Booking is essential, to book please contact:thebrecks@rspb.org.uk or 01842 753732
Junior Church Refreshments Messy Church is held every first Saturday in the month at 3:30pm - 7th Dec. Crafts l Songs l Celebration l Games l Meal
A fresh way of experiencing Church for all the family
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Sunday 1st December 2pm - 5pm Feline Care Cat Rescue, Roudham Road, East Harling, NR16 2QN
Thetford Methodist Church, Tanner Street
THE FAMILY FRIENDLY CHURCH Sunday 17th November at 10.30am
Bring your gifts for under our pussy cat's Christmas tree and join us between 2pm and 5pm for a mince pie & enjoy the festive spirit! Our 2014 Calendars will be on sale (they make a great gift for your kitty loving friends!) as well as a selection of gift stalls, tombola, yummy cakes and of course you can say hello to our Feline Residents! Entry £1 for adults, 50p for children and under 3's free! We look forward to seeing you there!
LED BY WORSHIP LEADERS THEME - MEMORIES Worship Band • Toy Corner • Choir • Children’s Activities
Everyone Welcome Lively Worship for all the Family - Coffee The Christmas Craft Fair is to be held at Wretham Village Hall on Sunday 10th November 10am to 4pm. There will be free parking, free admission. Crafts will include Original Art, Jewellery, Textiles, Wood Turning and Toys, Floral Art and Decorated Boxes and Baskets. There will also be refreshments.
Services at St Cuthbert's Sunday 3rd Nov. - 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am All Age Worship 6.30pm Memorial service for the bereaved especially within the last 12 months Sunday 10th Nov. - 8.00am Holy Communion 9.30am Holy Communion Sunday 17th Nov. - 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Morning Prayer Sunday 24th Nov. - 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday 1st Dec. - 8.00am Holy Communion 10.30am All Ages Worship 6.30pm Advent Carols
Barnham Craft Fayre Teas & Refreshments Sunday 1st December 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Tables £5 per table payable in advance please call Brenda on 01842 890352 Or Brendaford1@aol.com Door Entrance Fees £1 All proceeds to Village Hall Renovation Fund PLEASE JOIN US AND SAMPLE OUR CRAFTS AND DELICIOUS REFRESHMENTS
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Thetford Past and Present
The 4th Battalion Northamptonshire Territorial Regiment was billeted in the town from November 1914 – April 1915. In the early years of the war the Guildhall was used as a temporary YMCA for the troops. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of this 11th month we will remember those millions who died and suffered in this and later conflicts - “Lest We Forget”. Past photograph from the David Osborne collection.
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
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Thetford Branch
Remembrance Day Parade
For the fallen
Sunday 10th November 2013
Thetford United Reformed Church Sunday 10th November at 4pm A quiet reflective service remembering those who have given their lives.
Those participating in this years Annual Remembrance Parade, please assemble as usual at the Argos car park. The parade will march off under the command of the Royal British Legion Parade Marshal at 10:30 am. Led by the City of Norwich pipe band, the parade will proceed via Tanner Street, Well Street, then along Guildhall Street and turn into the Market Square and take position under the command of the Parade Marshal. Once the service has been completed the parade will return via Well Street and Tanner Street back to the Argos car park for dismissal.
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Open EVERY AFTERNOON and EVENING Morning sessions Tuesday and Thursday
November Saturday 16th • 10am – 12pm Guided Walk – A Vision for the Future Just come along to find out about the landscape scale projects at Knettishall this winter
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Thursday 28th • 10am – 3pm Christmas tree gathering Join our regular reserve work party at Knettishall, and cut yourself a Scots Pine tree to take home
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Sunday 1st • 10.30am – 12.00pm Junior Rangers 6 – 12 year olds Conservation and team building activities
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Macmillan Coffee Morning
Sunday 1st 1pm – 3pm Family Afternoon - Winter Wonders Seasonal trails and activities
St. Michaels Close Community Centre A big thank you to everyone who helped and supported the Macmillan Coffee Morning which raised £190 including £30 for raffle tickets - Good luck to all who bought those tickets.
Location: Knettishall Heath Cost: Free. Donations welcome. Please book Contact: 07717 156601 samantha.gay@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
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40th Anniversary Season Thetford Singers are starting their 40th Anniversary Season with a traditional festive concert “On Christmas Night” on Wednesday 18th December 2013. The venue is Thetford’s Guildhall with its lovely acoustics which is one of the choir’s favourite venues and they look forward to welcoming you there. A sizzling selection of seasonal songs is being prepared for your entertainment with Christmas Jazz being one of the highlights of the programme. The concert will include traditional carols for the audience to enjoy and will also feature music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Christmas Spirituals. Under the patient guidance of Dr Alan Howard, Thetford Singers are particularly enjoying rehearsing Bob Chilcott’s On Christmas Night which is giving the concert its name.
Santa is Coming to Norfolk Santa is coming to Norfolk and you can read all about it in a beautifully illustrated book now available at Thetford Garden Centre. “He squeezed down thin chimneys in Thetford…” but what else did Santa do when he came to Norfolk? You can find out in this hard back book that covers Santa and his reindeer as they struggle to deliver to all the children of Norfolk in time for Christmas. The hard-back book is available in-store now at an offer price of £4.99 but stocks are limited.
Seasonal refreshments are included in the ticket price of £6.00 (£5.00 concessions). Tickets are available from Leaping Hare, King’s Street, Thetford 01842 751975 or on the door. They can now be ordered online from Leaping Hare (a small charge applies), more details from www.thetfordsingers.org.uk.
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THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL King’s House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2AP Tel: 01842 754247 • Fax: 01842 762567 Email: mail@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Town Council Offices Opening Hours: Public counter service available from 9.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Monday to Friday
Town Centre Christmas Illuminations and Celebrations 2013 The ceremony to switch on the lights will take place on the 29th November 2013 on the raised area in front of the Town Clock in King Street with the lights being switched on at 6pm. As explained in previous years it costs over £13,000 to have the lights and Christmas trees put up and taken down again. In addition there are always worn out lights to be replaced and refurbished. Whilst I am well aware of the financial restraints on budgets, I am very keen to continue with this very long tradition which the children have come to love and expect. I am therefore asking for donations from the local businesses and the community to assist with this cost I would like to take this opportunity of thanking every-one who has supported this event over the past years. If you feel you are able to help with this appeal please fill in your details below and return it with a cheque made payable to Thetford Town Council, King’s House, King Street, Thetford IP24 2AP marked for my attention. Maurice Howard - Thetford Town Clerk Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................................................................................
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FRIDAY 29th NOVEMBER 2013 at 6pm This year the ceremony to switch on the Christmas lights will take place on the raised area in front of the Town Clock on King Street Thetford. The ever popular Night Market will run from 4.00pm until 9.00pm on the Market Place and in the Guildhall with an eclectic mix of traditional Christmas craft, market stalls, food stalls and live music.
Activities are planned for King Street, where Father Christmas will be in his grotto.
The Ancient House Museum will be open from 5 - 8pm with a Tudor Yuletide evening of craft and fun activities (entrance and all activities free). St Peter’s Church will host free Tudor festive Storytelling & Music. Sessions are timed with seats allocated on a first come basis. Maximum audience number per performance of 40. Suitable for all ages (children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult).
Performances at 5pm, 5.25pm, 6.10pm, 6.35pm, 7pm and 7.25pm. Please arrive 5 minutes before the performance is due to start. If you are a local organisation or charity who wish to have a stall in King Street, please contact: Emma Patrick (Deputy Town Clerk) 01842 724247
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FESTIVE FAIR at Elveden Courtyard
23rd & 24th November | 9.30am - 5.00pm | Free Entry
Browse over 20 stalls of local food, drink and crafts Also...enjoy a hog roast and hot glass of mulled wine Browse our food, home and garden shops Visit our AA Rosette Restaurant for breakfast or lunch Elveden Courtyard, off Brandon Road, Elveden IP24 3TJ Tel: 01842 898068 | www.elveden.com
thrilled that Discord is allowing many to feel the benefits of singing in a group. New friends are being made and the ‘well being’ and health benefits are clearly showing”.
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There are 6 sessions run each week in South Norfolk and North Suffolk and Tuesday evenings see the Thetford Discord session which takes place in the Small Court at the Guildhall in the Market Place. Sessions cost £5 and include refreshments (sheet music/ words are free to members who download them - a small charge is made if not)
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Christmas Calling
Saturday 21st December
Thetford Voices is once again looking for young singers to join its annual holiday workshop for Christmas Carolling. This year’s date is Saturday 21 December. Singers aged from 6-16 meet at 9.15 in the Williamson Hall of Thetford Grammar School to rehearse carols and Christmas songs before travelling to sing at Elveden Christmas Market. Later in the afternoon we travel by coach to perform at residential homes in Thetford. Last carol at 5.15. While singing we shall be collecting for EACH and the children at Quidenham Hospice.
Young singers from 6-16 are invited to join our sixth Christmas Holiday Workshop.
There is no charge for the day, made possible through the generosity of the D’Oyly Carte Trust and local sponsors Thetford Grammar School, Coach Services of Thetford and the Elveden Estate.
We meet at 9:15 in the Williamsom Hall of Thetford Grammar School to prepare a programme of carols and Christmas songs. After singing ar Elveden Christmas Market, collecting for EACH Children’s Hospices, we visit residential homes across Thetford. Last carols at 5:15.
We welcome participants from a wide area around Thetford each year and look forward to new and regular singers joining us in 2013. Application Forms, which should be returned as soon as possible, can be obtained from Music coordinators in many local schools, through mailing thetfordvoices@gmail.com or by telephoning John Weeks on 01842 820060.
There is no charge for the workshop which is sponsored by the D’Oyly Carte Trust, the Elveden Estate, Thetford Grammar School and Coach Services of Thetford. For Application Forms e-mail thetfordvoices@gmail.com or telephone 01842 820060
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The Jack Pilling Art Gallery
In category B (this was the first time these artists had exhibited) The Look by Kevin Donaldson gained him first prize. Second prize went to Devon Lockwood with the Rose and third prize was again Kevin Donaldson for The Moorings. Congratulation to those who won and well done to all who entered and we hope you enjoy the prize money, to those who won, again, well done.The three judges who picked these winners were the Mayor Councillor Stuart Wright with Mrs Jean Hay and Mrs. Jennifer Bullock both ex Mayors. We had a large quantity of artists entering and therefore had to cut down the entrants to two pictures each. The people who were to be mentioned as Highly Commended were Terry Kimpton with his picture called Rebecca, Bruce Martin for Weybourne Station, Barbara Snow for Sir David Attenborough and Marion Carson with Frontline Soldier.
Pictured above: Pam and Don with the overall winner
The Open Art Competition was very successful with John Mayes the overall winner with a picture of Ely Cathedral.
As promised the Car Boot sales totals were £447.40 and a big thank you Thetford people.
John was in A. category which was for those artists that had exhibited before and second place went to Kath Mason with the picture of Winter Sunrise. Kath was last year second winner, a noted artist. Third prize was Barbara Snow with her picture of Wow.
Things to look forward to are the exhibitions of Maxine Ladies and Bob Jest Art Group then we have Nicki Saunders and the Christmas Fayre. Don Goveia
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The United Reformed Church in Thetford held its third annual Scarecrow Festival in September, when a host of scarecrows produced by local community groups and schools were on display. Sixteen scarecrows were created especially for the event which ran from Friday to Sunday and concluded with the Church’s Harvest Festival. The winning scarecrow (Pictured right) in the adult section was produced by L Fulcher Funeral Services and Norwich Road Academy took Gold in the junior section. Raleigh Infant School produced a Pirate scarecrow and the whole school celebrated their Harvest Service at the church to launch the festival. The Mayor officially opened a days entertainment on the Saturday and the children from Thetford Voices led a singalong of popular songs in the morning. “Thursday Nights” choir and “Four Hands in Harmony” entertained during the lunch time and a jazz group called “Passing Wind” played for the afternoon visitors.
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Money raised during the festival will go towards the repairs on the building and a special harvest collection Project6:Layout 1 20/07/2013 09:27 Page 1 provided £131 which was donated to Christian Aid.
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LEAPING HARE Belmont House, 20 King Street, Thetford IP24 2AP Tel: 01842 751975 • www.leapinghare.org Times are tough and we were very upset to see that the Brecks Partnership have had funding withdrawn, so we do not pretend that this is going to be an easy task.
As I write, we are very much looking forward to the fireworks on Barnham Common. It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just round the corner but it really is! Christmas Lights switch on will take place on Friday 29th November and we have Christmas and New Year covered with our special Leaping Hare parties.
Robert Ashton, social entrepreneur, author and founder of Swarm Apprenticeships said: “The demise of the Brecks Partnership is sad, but perhaps an opportunity for a return to the grassroots. Thetford TIC has a vital role to play in promoting the area and being small, local and eager, will be very responsive to investment. This is not about big area strategies, but local direct action to drive up tourism income.”
Have you organised your Christmas party yet? Why not use our fabulous evening as an excuse to treat yourself and catch up with friends? You will only be disappointed if you choose not to come! Tickets are also now on sale for our New Year’s Eve party, which this year takes on a ‘Beach Party’ theme – dressing up is encouraged but purely optional, the theme is the setting, the party is what our guests make it and we always have fun! Live Connections Disco & Light show will be with us this year and we’re really looking forward to seeing the Carnegie transformed and of course New Year’s Eve just wouldn’t be the same without a lovely late hot buffet from our resident caterer, Shefs – perfect!
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Dates for your diary: NOVEMBER Fri 8th - Remembrance Concert
Thurs 21st - Thetford Flower Club Open Evening Thanks to our many customers who have already with Julia Knights kindly signed our petition. You may have read that we Fri 29th - Christmas Lights Switch on and have been lucky enough to have a funding application Christmas Night & Craft Market approved by the MTF Board, however, as I write we don’t yet know what the terms will be – we’re keeping our Sat 30th - Thetford Players Christmas Craft Fair fingers crossed! Part of this funding (if we get it) will go Sat 30th - URC Family Film Afternoon towards putting our youngest volunteer, Jake Shannon, on an apprenticeship scheme with SWARM, however, DECEMBER although the government do give grants, there will still Thurs 5th - URC St Nicholas Hospice ‘Light up a be a shortfall - we need further funding or sponsorship Life’ Service DKM Services:DKM Services 09/09/2013 18:03 Page to ensure that this is a real success story. Fri 6th & Sat 7th - Christmas Party Nights
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Breckland’s “Big Switch” Deadline Extended Breckland residents will be given more time to sign up to a scheme that could cut a family’s fuel bills by more than £100 a year.
Lynda Turner, Executive Member for Communities and Environmental Services, said: “The extension of the signup period is good news for Breckland residents who want to cut their fuel bills.
We are still looking for donations and sponsors for future events and for the coming National Dance Championships in Peterborough which we will be well represented.
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Tax Clinic - Redundancy In this latest article on topical tax issues, Colin Chamberlain of Lovewell Blake describes some of the tax issues surrounding the various payments that can arise when an employee is made redundant. The latest statistics on the British economy seem to suggest that, at long last, we are seeing the first green shoots of recovery. Nevertheless, we still hear of businesses going into liquidation or down-sizing and the job losses that are an unhappy consequence of this. If you are unfortunate enough to be one of the many thousand people each year who are made redundant, it is important to make sure that the income tax treatment of the various payments that you are likely to receive is dealt with correctly. Usually when someone is made redundant there are broadly three types of payment made to them. Firstly, there are payments that are made under the terms of the contract of employment. Secondly, there are payments made outside the terms of the employment contract. Thirdly, there are payments made as a result of legislation designed to cushion the financial blow of being made redundant – ie statutory redundancy pay.
Contractual Payments Examples of payments due to a redundant employee under the terms of the employment contract are wages, holiday pay, bonuses, commission etc. These payments are all fully subject to both income tax and national insurance.
Statutory redundancy pay is a legal entitlement to a certain minimum level of financial compensation in the event of redundancy. The amount you are entitled to will depend on how many years you have worked for your employer. You are entitled to a week’s pay for every year’s service up to a maximum of £450 per week; although for periods of employment before you were 22 years old you get half a week’s pay for each year and for periods of employment when you were older than 40 you get a week and a half’s pay for each year. Statutory redundancy pay is always treated as part of the payments covered by the £30,000 rule, even if entitlement to statutory redundancy pay is mentioned in the employment contract.
Payments in Lieu of Notice A common area of difficulty surrounds notice periods. If your contract of employment entitles you to, say, a 12 week notice period and you actually work out the notice then any payments as a result of carrying out that work will be contractual and therefore subject to income tax and national insurance. The difficulty is where the notice period is not worked and the employer makes payments in lieu of notice which may or may not be contractual. If the payments in lieu of notice are referred to in your contract of employment, they will be contractual and therefore subject to income tax and national insurance. If payments in lieu of notice are not referred to in your contract of employment, they may not be contractual and may be likened to payments for damages and therefore be free of income tax and national insurance. However, this can be a tricky area because in certain cases, HMRC are allowed to treat payments in lieu of notice that are not referred to in the written employment contract as if they are contractual. Payments in lieu of notice referred to in staff handbooks or where there is a
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history of making such payments so that they become a legitimate expectation are both examples of where HMRC have successfully contended that the payments were deemed to be contractual.
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Indeed this area is thought by many employers as being so risky that they decide to err on the side of caution. They tend to deduct income tax and national insurance from payments in lieu of notice even if there is a good chance that those payments are not taxable.
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If the employer does indeed deduct tax and national insurance from a payment in lieu of notice, all may not be lost. This is because the employee can still opt to fill in a self assessment tax return and give a full disclosure of all the facts relating to their particular case with a view to obtaining a refund of any income tax which has been incorrectly deducted. It is also possible to write separately to HMRC to get a repayment of national insurance. I have helped several clients in this position to get refunds and, if you would like me to have a look at any particular circumstances which may have affected you, please feel free to contact me. Students from the Ishin Ryu Demonstration team who train at the Thetford Dojo and the Brandon Dojo, were invited to perform their first ever demonstration at the biggest martial arts show “EXPO” in Coventry.
Tax legislation is complex and it pays to work with a professional adviser. Colin Chamberlain will be very happy to work with you and can be contacted at c.chamberlain@lovewell-blake.co.uk or on 01842 755032. Disclaimer: Please note that this article is provided for your information only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, information contained in the article may not be comprehensive and you should not act upon it without seeking professional advice.
It was an amazing and very exhausting weekend having to perform 5 displays in front of thousands of people. Each time they received tremendous cheers and applause from the crowd. They also got the opportunity to meet celebrity Gok Wan, and many other celebrities that wanted to have their photo taken with the team. Their instructor Trevor Steward Sensei, National Coach, Children’s Training and Development was so proud of all the hard work and commitment they had given over the last few months to practise for this very special event.
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Tuesday 17th December 7pm At the United Reformed Church Earls Street, Thetford £5.00 per person (50p for accompanied children) RSPV to the Museum on 01842 752599 By 7th December 2013 Raffle prizes gratefully received Nominations are invited for the post of Chairperson, the current Chair will mentor throughout 2014
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ready to meet children with a gift and a smile and a ‘Ho, ho, ho!’ We are also delighted that the Thetford branch of the Salvation Army will be present, providing seasonal tunes from the balcony of the Carnegie Room throughout the fair.
The Thetford Players Christmas Craft Fair
Refreshments will be available as usual along with a craft area for children so that visitors can look round whilst the children are entertained. The craft area is supervised by at least one CRB-checked adult at any one time.
The Thetford Players next craft fair is on Saturday 30th November at the Carnegie Room from 10.00am until 3.00pm. This event promises to be even bigger and better with lots of fantastic gift ideas and many new stalls. Admission is free so why not come along and browse through the range of products and gifts available where you will find something special for everyone, be it home-made cakes, knitted goods, hand-crafted cards, unique artwork, professional photographic images, autographed memorabilia, jewellery and much more, plus try your luck on the Thetford Players fund-raising tombola and raffle! No Christmas event would be complete without Santa and his grotto along with Santa’s little elf helpers who will be joining us specially from Lapland for the day,
If you are interested in hiring a table for just £10 to sell craft / home-made products and would like further details and a booking form please see www. thetfordplayers.co.uk/events.html or telephone 07516 725063 for further details.
Panto 2014
Ticket Sales News! The Thetford Players fourth family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, will take place at the Carnegie Room at 7.30pm on Thurs 16th and Fri 17th January with a 1.30pm matinee and 6.30pm evening show on Sat 18th January 2014. Ticket sales news ....... Panto ticket prices are still to be confirmed at time of going to press, but there will be the options of adult, child or family tickets (four seats, one of which must be occupied by an under 16). These will be available to purchase as from Tues 5th November 2013 over the telephone / in-person from The Leaping Hare Tourist Office, Belmont House, 20 King Street, Thetford, IP24 2AP (open Tues to Sat, 10am until 3pm). Tel: 01842 751975.
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Alternatively tickets may be purchased securely online at www.thetfordplayers.co.uk/new_productions.html The script has been written by professional Ben Crocker, who has over twenty years experience as a playwright. The Sleeping Beauty script was awarded ‘Best Panto for 2012’ by the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA). This is predicted to be the Thetford Players best pantomime yet …. oh yes it is! Therefore it is highly recommended that tickets are purchased without delay.
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Why don’t you take a moment to look out of your window, does your street or garage forecourt look like a rubbish tip? If you don’t like what you see, read on… Fly-tipping is on the increase and housing provider Flagship is teaming up with other local agencies to try and put a stop to it. Dumping your rubbish in a public space or on land without the owner’s permission is a criminal offence and you can be prosecuted under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Flagship and their partners have to spend a lot of money dealing with tonnes of waste every year, money that could be much better spent on improving services. Do you know who is dumping their rubbish near your home? You can tell us in confidence: Flagship tenants can call: 0808 168 4555 to report fly-tippers around our houses and garage blocks. Other residents, please call Breckland Council on: 01362 656870
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Pictures of Aladdin, last year’s Pantomime. Maria Cooke - Official Photographer.
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Thetford Warren Essential Restoration Works this Autumn Essential restoration work will re-start this autumn on Thetford Warren Lodge site during the first weeks of November. After the extensive clearance last year of pine, self seeded on the site over the last 20 years or so, we will be removing the remaining scrub and trees making the lodge visible again along with providing improved conditions for the many rare Brecks heath species such as Breckland Thyme and many lichens that are struggling to survive there. Work to remove the remaining trees will require the closure of the car park and site for timber operations for two weeks starting on November 11th with the car park reopening Monday 25th November. We ask the public to comply with site operation notices outside of these times whilst restoration work takes place. Following spraying during late summer to control bracken, works will include removal of the deep leaf litter layers where bracken has previously grown, selective removal of mature and old heather to create bare earth where lichen and other species can re-colonise and soil stripping in areas of pine removal to encourage Brecks heath species to re-establish. This work will also make the lodge visible again after many years of being hidden in the undergrowth and set it in its historic landscape where it once stood as sentinel over the vast Thetford Warren, providing a fortified high point home for the ‘warrener’ to survey his valuable rabbits. We ask for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused by these essential works. Contact Neil Featherstone Brecks Partnership Manager on behalf of Breckland District Council Tel 01842 761569 Please mention the About Thetford Community Magazine when responding to advertisements
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Author In Thetford Popular author Steve Parker visited Thetford Academy’s new Library as part of the Academy’s Children’s Book Week celebrations, discussing books and answering questions from the Year 7s and Year 8s. Steve is a prolific writer of children’s science books with 300 books to his credit. His Science Crazy won the recent Information Book Award 2013 from the School Library Association. On the serious side, he is a Senior Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London. www.steveparker.co.uk
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Harvest Festival This week the Junior Department at Thetford Grammar School celebrated Harvest with a special assembly. Enjoyed by an audience of parents and relatives, all of the pupils aged 3 – 11 took part in sharing their Harvest related work. The Year 2s displayed and talked about their giant food pyramid whilst Year 5 read their own Harvest poems aloud. Reverend Baker of St Cuthbert’s Church, Thetford, also spoke about how small things can make a big difference to others, such as the donations of food from TGS pupils that will be collected to supply Thetford Foodbank – a local charity that helps families in need. The festival closed with a rousing song about fluffy cauliflowers and fat lettuces! Mrs Butler-Hand, Head of the Junior Department, said, “The children lead our Harvest Festival themselves and they all did a fantastic job of confidently presenting in front of an audience. Our Harvest Festival is becoming an annual favourite of the school calendar with the important message of being thankful yet generous to others being a prominent theme.” Photo taken by Adrian Jenkinson.
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Local Mayor Put His Ears to the Test “Research shows that people avoid doing something about a hearing problem for up to 10 years. People don’t like admitting that they don’t hear as well as they used to because they feel like they are conceding to getting older.” “The truth is that if you can’t hear and you are asking people to repeat themselves or you have the TV up too loud you appear much older than if you wore a discreet hearing instrument that could help you hear better.” As part of the awareness campaign generated by the Mayor, The Hearing Care Centre is offering free of charge hearing tests (saving £20), to anyone who feels that they may be experiencing hearing problems. The offer is available at the Thetford centre only and must be booked before 16th November 2013. For appointments or further information call 0800 096 2637 or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk
Staff at a newly opened hearing centre in Thetford welcomed the Town Mayor this week in a bid to raise awareness about the importance of having regular hearing checks. Multi-award winning, hearing care specialists, The Hearing Care Centre, have recently opened a private hearing care clinic in Thetford, within the multi-million pound Thetford Healthy Living Centre development, on Croxton Road.
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Thank you so much to all the people who bring us tins of sweets, bric a brac, clothes and lots of other things which make our sale days such a success. Our next one is on 16th November in St Cuthberts Church Hall, 9.30am to 1.30pm. We also have a Bingo night on November 13th @ 7.30pm in the British Legion in Brandon, all welcome. We found a lovely country home for our little one eyed cat, Bramble, exactly what we were hoping for. There are still adults and kittens in our care looking for loving homes. A lovely man had been looking after an elderly, emaciated stray tabby. Poor cat had a terminal illness but was given 5 weeks of love, comfort and a full tummy before he had to be euthanased. The owners who abandoned him should feel ashamed!! There will be fireworks going off soon so please make sure your cats are safe indoors early in the day before these start. They may hide behind the sofa or under furniture and this is fine, they are best left alone until they are ready to come out. As the weather gets colder cats love to be in the warm so please let them come inside the home.
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Our “Sisters”from Norfolk Virginia Visit Thetford
There followed a viewing of the council chamber and regalia, a town tour with the Thetford Players bringing history to life, a colourful display of Sikh dancing, presentations about the activities of the Thetford Society, Players and the Benjamin Foundation.
On the 28th September Thetford welcomed 12 members of Norfolk Virginia Sister Cities Association who were touring our Norfolk. For 27 years Norfolk UK has been one of several “Cities” worldwide that are Sisters to Norfolk VA. www.norfolksistercities.org In our case the link is to our whole county, since a 17th century migrant from here called that area of America New Norfolk.
Some time was allowed for the visitors to enjoy their individual interests, including a visit to our allotments by one lady who is setting up community gardens in Norfolk VA. Then into the evening and the Thetford RAFA Wings Appeal concert.
In 2011 Thetford residents Catherine Dubois-Goodall, Margaret Ince, Jean Nixon and Janet Smith- Gibbons were part of a group of 30 from Norfolk UK to be hosted in Virginia. We were pleased to return that hospitality by arranging a day that gave our visitors a taste of our town, both Ancient and Modern. Thetford put out the flags, literally, as the group was welcomed by our Mayor, Stuart Wright, with a special Cry from the Town Crier.
Lunch, during which the Thetford Music Project youngsters played and sang, and the evening meal were cooked and served by members of several Thetford organisations. We wish to thank all those Thetford societies and individual residents whose combined help and/or sponsorship made the Norfolk Sister Cities Association visit to our town so enjoyable, informative and memorable. It could not have happened without you all.
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Marvellous Achievement
Thetford (Breckland) Lionesses Thetford (Breckland) Lionesses welcomed Jan and David Williams from the Macular Society to the Lioness meeting on Monday October 14th. Jan gave a very informative talk about macular degeneration and the work of the Macular Society. Following a question and answer session Jan was presented with a cheque for £500.00 from Lioness President Sheila.
Thetford Bulldogs achieved the FA Charter Standard Development Club Award which they received on the 30th September. They are now the only club in Thetford with this 2nd FA Award which is the result of eighteen months hard work by the whole club including 24 coaches. Aidan Linge volunteered to coach at the Thetford Bulldogs Training Academy, which starts at the age of 4 to under 17 and includes an Under 13’s Girls the only all girl Team in Thetford.
Immediate Past District Governor Jim Cawte attended the meeting and demonstrated the use of a Boom Box and Memory Stick could enable those with sight difficulties to listen to the Lions Roar newsletter instead of struggling to read it. The box and memory stick was left for a local Lioness to use.
The Mayor of Thetford, Councillor Stuart Wright said“ The club caters for two hundred children and despite not having our own facilities this is a marvellous achievement. We hope in due course the town will be able to provide them in the future.”
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Sketches and Doodles aid Art Students
As the day continued, the photography students were given tips by Mrs Perry of ways to achieve the best shot. Mrs Perry said ‘I have seen some excellent photos that everybody came back with and it will definitely help to boost grades for their work.’ ‘Photography at the Botanical Gardens was a very interesting experience’ Year 11 photography student Megan Gallacher said’ ‘I learnt lots of new techniques and even got to try my new telephoto lens! All in all, a good day out!’ Miss Sherring and Mrs Perry were very pleased with the outcomes of the trip and it was also thoroughly enjoyed by the pupils. There will also be another Art and Photography trip for their final exams later this year which I hope they have as much enthusiasm as they did for this visit. By Rosamund McAra - Year 11
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Thetford Grammar School’s GSE and A Level Art and Photography students recently visited The Fitzwilliam Museum and Botanical Gardens in Cambridge as part of their studies. The trip was organised by the Art department to give the group a sense of direction and inspiration for their forthcoming mock exams, in which they must show off their individuality, independence and flair. The visit would also help with their coursework. On arrival at the Fitzwilliam, the young artists were instructed to take in as much as they could in the short time frame that they had. This year, there were no workshops booked so the students had more time to have a self-reliant approach. As a result they saw many exhibits which were packed with historical value; particularly the exhibitions which focussed on Egyptian, Greek and Chinese culture. In the museum no photos could be taken, so drawing and noting down was a key asset and a chance to see the artists’ observation skills. Head of Art Ms Sherring said ‘I’m sure that many of these sketches and doodles will turn out very exciting pieces full of intuition.’ Suzie Hayden and Beth Collins said “We thoroughly enjoyed the Egyptian exhibition in the Fitzwilliam Museum because there was lots of fascinating historical artefacts and we did a lot of sketching! Over all it was great!”-
Loyal Volunteer Kirsty Turner is the epitome of a loyal volunteer, having fulfilled many of the roles associated with running the football club over the years at Thetford Bulldogs F.C. The process has seen her evolve from a supporting parent and sponsor to team manager and club secretary! She has also fulfilled many other roles in between.
After an hour, the Photographers were taken to the Botanical Gardens, just around the corner from the museum. Here, there were lots of photographic opportunities; in particular the chance to observe the transition of changing seasons was a great bonus.
Kirsty is very deserving of this award for her efforts during the last football season, when she stepped into the breach after the club chairman and secretary stepped down.
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Cycling Proficiency Pupils in Year 6 at Thetford Grammar Junior School have recently undertaken a Cycling Proficiency course through a Norfolk County Council road safety initiative. Having completed a series of lessons teaching the basics of bike maintenance through to safe manoeuvres when cycling on roads and in public areas, all 10 participants successfully passed their written and practical assessments. Mrs Butler-Hand, Head of the Junior Department said, “We have offered this course to our Year 6 pupils for a number of years now and the uptake is always very popular. It is another way in which we allow our pupils to develop skills for life alongside their more academic learning.”
All for a Good Cause The kind hearted families of Admirals Academy donated tins and packets of food to support this years Salvation Army ‘Tins & Toys Appeal’. Approximately twenty full carrier bags and boxes were delivered to the Salvation Army Citadel on Tuesday 22nd October. The Salvation Army were extremely pleased to receive the Academies donation and will ensure it goes to where it is most needed. Pictured right shows the last of the carrier bags being packed.
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As part of our drive to provide a wide range of experiences for the children at Thetford Grammar Junior School, cooking has now become part of our curriculum.
The Bishops CEVA Primary School have some new additions, a fantastic new playground for Key stage 1 and log climbing frame for key stage 2 pupils, this has made a big difference to breaktimes the children have given a big thumbs up to the project in which a consultation was held by the school council members who then took it to the rest of the school.
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This half term, children in the Early Years Foundation Stage have cooked a wide range of recipes including cheese straws, cous cous salad, muffins and their very own healthy pizzas! The children have thoroughly benefitted from the experiences, Connie (aged 4) even offered to cook the tea at home, remembering how to make pizza from her cookery lesson. The children are looking forward to more cooking opportunities during our Festive Fun event on 4th December. This free event is open to all pre-school children, younger siblings and their parents. For more information, please contact Thetford Grammar School on 01842 752840.
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Recently Karen-Emma White held a day for members of the local community to bring in their favourite toy, creating a photographic and audio record. “The response was fantastic and we now have a fabulous set of images to illustrate the wide range of toys that become significant throughout our lives. Some of the stories behind these toys are incredibly moving and show that from a very early age we make strong associations with these objects that go beyond their material value.”
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Toys! Toys! Toys! Help us create our next exhibition! The team at Ancient House, Museum of Thetford Life are currently working on a brand new exhibition about toys. The exhibition will open in spring 2014 and will follow the exceptional Thetford’s Lost Tudor Sculptures exhibition currently on show.
The museum team are planning to hold a focus group day early in the New Year. If you would like to take part in this group please register your interest at the museum or by emailing karen-emma.white@norfolk. gov.uk, including your contact details and availability.
In order to create an exciting object filled exhibition the museum is looking for members of the community who would like to offer a toy or a collection of toys from the 1930s onwards, to go on display. We are very interested in toys that may fit in the following categories:
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Events in November Thetford’s Lost Tudor Sculptures New Exhibition Saturday July 27th - 29th March 2014
The Dukes of Norfolk were buried at Thetford Priory before the dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII. Visitors can see tomb reconstructions based on the latest research, and lively interpretation to set the Tudor scene.
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Thetford’s Lost Tudor Sculptures
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Tuesday 12th November • 2 - 3.30pm Exhibition talk • Free, please book in advance Join us for a special talk by the exhibition Principal Investigator Dr Phillip Lindley and discover how this fantastic exhibition was put together.
Friday 29th November • 5 - 8pm Tudor Thetford event • Free Join in some Yuletide fun with our Tudor Storyteller and his fellow musician in the atmospheric St Peters Church, opposite the museum. Seats during the timed performances are allocated on a first come basis. Maximum audience number per performance of 40. Performances at 5pm, 5.25pm, 6.10pm, 6.35pm, 7pm and 7.25pm. Please arrive 5 minutes before the performance is due to start.
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Tuesday 19th November • 2:30pm Afternoon talk organised by the Friends Cost: Free to members or £5 Join Rachel Duffield for a costumed interpretation of the Queen of the Music Hall.
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Thursday 28th November • 10.30 - 11.30am Family activity event for Under 5s Cost: 50p per child Come and join us to sing, explore and play together in the Ancient House. Look at the Thetford Treasure on display and make something sparkly to take home.
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Friday 29th November • 5 - 8pm Tudor Thetford Family Drop In Event FREE Join us as Thetford celebrates the switching of the Christmas Lights with an evening of Tudor festivities. Meet our fantastic Tudor Storyteller and musician in St Peter’s Church for free storytelling sessions. Part of National Takeover Day.
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Any Questions? BBC Radio 4 comes to Thetford in honour of Tom Paine was a controversialist who famously authored Rights of Man and The Age of Reason. The Common Sense Club was set up to continue to remember Paine in the town, following the bicentenary in 2009. More than 225 people came out to see the panellists present their points of view in Thetford, the panel comprising UKIP’s Diane James; Conservatives’ Matthew Hancock, Minister for Skills and Enterprise; Labour’s Charles Clarke, former Home Secretary and visiting professor at the University of East Anglia, and Bob Crow, General Secretary of the Rail and Maritime Union.
On October 25, Thetford played host to BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? With around 1.5 million listeners tuning in, the Carnegie Room soon filled to its brim ready for the live airing presented by Jonathan Dimbleby.
Together they discussed whether Grangemouth is the beginning of the end for trade unions, what can be done to stop the energy price hikes, when – and if – a referendum into leaving the EU is likely to happen and whether good school teachers need to be trained. The final question was linked to Tom Paine, who once said that one good school teacher is of more of use than 100 priests.
For those who are unfamiliar, Any Questions? is a topical debate amongst a panel of politicians and other public figures in front of a live audience. It has been running since October 1948 and is aired from a new location each week, having visited Hong Kong, Paris and Bethlehem in the past. Questions are put forward by those in the audience and selected before the show goes live.
John Weeks, Secretary of The Common Sense Club, said: “Tom Paine would surely have appreciated the sound of opinion makers and decision takers in earnest debate over national matters. He may have been bemused that it was taking place in his home town but that is what Thetford can achieve today.” The show will be available to listen back for a limited time. Visit www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03dvxyv Nicola Clarke
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A Day to Remember Thetford Grammar School’s young rugby stars had a day to remember when they spent a day at the Leicester Tigers’ Match Day Clinic. The school took a squad of boys from year 8 and a mixed team from Year 10 & 11 to participate in a morning of training and fitness, before watching the top of the table Aviva Premiership clash between Leicester and Northampton. The day began when the young players arrived at the University of Leicester playing fields bright and early for a 90 minute training session taken by the Tigers’ very own coaches. The conditions were sunny and perfect for rugby and soon the boys were being put through their paces. Later on they learnt a great deal from the coaches on the arts of: tackling, rucking and mauling. Prop forward William Tomkins said he ‘loved the chance to hit the tackle bags.’
When the teams finally took their seats right behind the posts, they were treated to a display of high class rugby as the Leicester Tigers took on their arch rivals Northampton Saints. Both teams were packed with international players, in particular the British Lions heroes Alex Corbisiero and the “mighty Welsh wizard” George North. The match was a very close affair with both teams going for the win but the game ended in a rare 19-19 draw. Mr Simpson, Thetford’s revered head of P.E. said, ‘the atmosphere was like nothing the lads have experienced before. ‘ Organiser Mr Hill said ‘the teams gained valuable experience and got a glimpse into the life of a professional sportsman. My thanks go to the Leicester Tigers for putting on such a great day for the boys’ By James Betts - Year 11
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Thetford Dolphins
Mold, 13, 50m breaststroke; Connor Shoat, 14, 50m breaststroke and 100m IM; Luke Collins, 15, 50m breaststroke. Dan Collins also broke the Club record in 50m butterfly.
Fresh back from their summer break, Thetford Dolphins hosted the bi-annual ‘Nifty Fifties’ Open Meet at Waterworld, Thetford, on 8th September.
September also saw Thetford host the final of the Fenland League, with the club competing against Dereham, West Norfolk, Wisbech and Cambridge.
This years’ event was particularly well-attended, with over 900 entries from swimmers from 10 other clubs across the region. 56 Thetford swimmers competed in a total of 214 swims, with the club achieving thirteen 1st positions, three 2nd’s and fourteen 3rd’s. Overall, the club netted 88 top six places and 103 PB’s.
Thetford Dolphins finished in 4th position overall, with their swimmers achieving four 1st places, eight 2nd’s, eleven 3rd’s and 8 PB’s. Annie Clark- Massey broke a club record previously standing for 9 years, in the girls 16 yrs age group 100m butterfly and Dan Collins broke 2 club records set by himself earlier this year.
1st positions went to Alice Fasey, 9, in 50m breaststroke; Isabel Free, 9, 50m backstroke; Annie Clark-Massey, 16, 50m butterfly and 100m IM; Jacob Clarke, 12, 50m backstroke; Macaulay Harvey, 12, 50m breaststroke, 50m butterfly and 100m IM and Dan Collins, 13, in 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke, 50m butterfly, 50m freestyle and 100m IM.
Congratulations go to Septembers’ Dolphins Swimmers of the month: Jacob Clarke, Maisie Howe, Charlotte Cook, Macaulay Harvey and Oliver Mold.
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Pictured above: Barnham School children
Barnham Fete Barnham Fete was enjoyed by many, back in September, this time complete with opening parade. The theme was ‘Carnival’, so the parade was led by brightly dressed Zumba dancers, The Green Dragon Morris Men and a number of children from Barnham School, ably accompanied by local musician, Roger Armstrong. He kindly provided music at interludes throughout the fete, along with home grown talent in the form of Barnham singer/songwriter Charley Jeffries.
songs, to much applause. Even the WI had entered into the spirit, inviting floral entries of a Carnival nature, a competition which was eventually won by Judy Brooks. All the traditional Fete stalls were in evidence, plus a beautiful display of artwork by the children of Barnham School.
Thanks are due to the many people from Barnham and beyond, who once again worked so tirelessly and with such good humour to make the event a roaring success, enabling the Committee to donate a total of £3300 to the local School, Church and Village Hall. None of this The event was opened by Andrew Blenkiron, Estate would have been possible without the help of 1109 Manager for Euston, who was accompanied by his wife Squadron (Thetford) ATC, who as usual were on hand Jennifer. In keeping with the Carnival theme, Barnham to set up and take down tents and tables. Many thanks Sew Clean: ABOUT THETFORD School children23/11/2011 twice performed a medley of AfricanLTDto all.
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The Treasurer in his report said funds were adequate and there was no need to increase the subs this year, but he reminded members that they are now due . The speaker for the meeting was the Chairman, Trevor Burlingham who gave a talk and slides on his recent holiday to Switzerland he and his wife travelled on the Glacier Express starting at Cologne, staying at a hotel in Chur where they had a walking tour of the town, then moving on to Poschiano, St Moritz, Lake Lucerne, Bernina Pass, Rhine Gorge, he said the scenery was out of this world, and commented on how clean the country was. Their journey finished in Paris before returning home. During his talk he showed some splendid photographs taken by him and his wife.
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Following an excellent meal Lioness President Sheila outlined the fun, fellowship and fundraising events that the Lionesses had enjoyed this past year. Past District Governor Jim Cawte gave the response.
Thetford Breckland Lionesses marked their 25th certification with a dinner dance at the Thetford Golf Club. Lions and Lionesses from East Anglia joined in the celebrations.
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Please do support your Residents Group. We put your concerns to Town, District and County Councillors, to our local Police Officers all of whom want to improve the area we live in. As a result, improvements are, and can be made in your area. However, this can only happen with the support of all residence of Thetford participating. l Abbey Estate Residents Association. Our next meeting will be held on Monday the 11th November. The meetings are held at the Flagships Office starting at 4pm You are welcome to come and talk to us and help shape the environment of Abbey Estate.
l Barnham Action Group. The meetings of BAGs are held at Fulmerston Church on Fulmerston Road. The main meeting starts at 6:30pm. We are groups working together creating a better area for us to live in. Our next meeting is Monday 18th November. l The Croxton Road Community Association Our next meeting will be held at the Church of the Nazarene and will start at 7:30pm on Monday 4th November. Donations for the Food Bank can be brought along to the meeting and will be greatly appreciated within our community.
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We would like to thank everyone who came to our AGM, and showed us their support. They included Councillors the Animal Warden, Members of Victim Care Team and the Norfolk Recovery Partnership. All of whom gave us very informative talks. l Norwich Road Estate Residents Association The next meeting of the Norwich Road Estate Residents Association will be held at 7.30pm at the Church on the Way on the 29th November.
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l Redcastle Action Group The next RAGS is on the 25th November at 7pm in the Canons Walk Sheltered Flats Community Room. All are welcome. Further details can be obtained at simonclarke@hotmail.com or you can visit RAGS on Facebook. Margaret Rutter, Co-ordinator
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November at Thetford Library! Baby Bounce & Rhyme
NEW Thetford Audio Book Club with NNAB
Songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers and their parents/carers Tuesday 5th November • 10:30am – 11:00am Tuesday 19th November • 10:30am – 11:00am No need to book, just drop in for these fun, free sessions and meet some new friends at the library
Friday 15th November 10:30am – 12 noon Are you visually impaired? Come and enjoy audio books with people who understand at Thetford Library. To find out more please call Mark or Elaine: 01603 629558 or email: marksmith@nnab.co.uk
Reading Group
Upstairs at the Library NEW book group! Share a book excerpt and poem and have a chat about it. Thursday 7th & Thursday 21st November 10:30am – 12 noon No need to book – just turn up on the day.
Books and Buggies Meet Up
Friday 29th November starting at 2:30pm
The Book Club Friday 29th November 5:45pm – 6:45pm
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 - 5:30pm Every Monday between 10am - 11:30am Wed 8:30 - 1pm • Fri 8:30 - 7pm Sat 9:00am - 1pm Are you a parent/carer with children aged 0-4 years? Thetford Library, Raymond Street, Why not come to the library on a Monday morning to Thetford IP24 2EA • Tel: 01842 752048 meet with friends for a chat and listen to a story. e-mail: thetford.lib@norfolk.gov.uk These free sessions are held every Monday and you are Simon Long 1 18/04/2011 welcome to stayHP forAdvert_Layout the whole session or drop –in. 11:35 Page 1 www.twitter.com/NorfolkLibs
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