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Concert Success For Singers Due to the kindness of Thetford Methodist Church, a last-minute venue change prompted by stormy weather forecasts meant that ‘An Ode to Thetford’, Thetford Singers Summer Concert evening, was not to be enjoyed in the King’s House Gardens, but the more traditional venue of the Methodist Church. Its excellent acoustics served only to amplify a wonderful evening of music celebrating Thetford in song. Musical director Chris Parsons once more took masterful command of the evening, alongside Fiona Barnett with the Admirals Academy Singers and John Weeks directing of the junior branch of the Singers, Thetford Voices. Skilful accompaniment by a talented group of musicians and accompanists meant the audience were treated to another professional standard evening of the choral arts which might be more in keeping with one of England’s great cities, but there again Thetford has been great.

A joyful traditional summer opener was followed by ‘Early One Morning’ with the sweetest of harmonies which got the evening going beautifully. Thetford Singers shaded their sounds with even more variety than the beautiful pastel shades worn on their scarves and ties. Once the Admirals Academy Singers took the stage, their joyous lively tones had the audience enrapt with their cherubic sounds, starting with a wonderful round of ‘Derrie Ding Dong Dason’; their skill and enthusiasm took them through their repertoire beautifully.

The mood changed for the final part of the evening as we were treated to the premiere of the newly commissioned Thetford Singers piece ‘An Ode to Thetford’ composed by Nils Greenhow. Eight musical vignettes highlighted aspects of life in Thetford and its surrounds over the years, was a fitting tribute to a town which once again finds itself on the rise. Narrated brilliantly by John Weeks, ‘Thetford The Mighty City In

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New EACH Shop Coming To Thetford East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is excited to announce another new addition to its retail portfolio.

EACH has acquired premises in Thetford which opened on the 25th July. The clearance shop in Lime Kiln Lane will trade seven days a week. As well as offering the usual clothing and bric-a-brac, it will also be the new home of the charity’s growing eBay team, currently situated in EACH’s Retail Distribution Centre (RDC), also in Thetford, in Brunel Way. Sarah Throssell, EACH Shop Acquisition Manager, said: “We’ve long had ambitions to open a shop in Thetford and are delighted plans have come to fruition. This outlet will have different coloured hangers and tubs to reflect the various prices, and customers will be able to bulk buy children’s clothing in bags. We’ll also hold larger items here that have historically only been suitable for local auctions. Our busy eBay team will relocate from our RDC where they currently operate in a space of 400 sq ft. They’ll now have 1,500 sq ft to play with so that they can continue doing a great job bringing in money to support our work caring for children with life-threatening conditions and supporting their families.

Of course, they’ll need more support, so if you’ve got a few spare hours to give then please get in touch.”

The new EACH shop located at Lime Kiln Lane

- An item of good-quality furniture or prom dress worth £24 could fund an hour with a psychologist to help guide and support families going through, likely, the toughest period of their lives.

In the past financial year, EACH shops generated an impressive profit of over £1.1 million that all went towards helping families make the most of their precious time together.

Anyone interested in more information on volunteering at the new shop can call Sarah on 07540 335680 or email; volunteerservices@each.org.uk

EACH’s retail portfolio is growing at a fast pace, with nine shops having opened last year. This latest one in Thetford will be its fourth of 2019, 16th in Norfolk, and 39th overall. The charity welcomes donations of the following; Clean and good-quality goods: clothing, brica-brac, modern paperbacks, toys, jewellery, DVDs/CDs, household linens, retro and vintage clothes, and small electrical items. These can be dropped off at the new shop located at Lime Kiln Lane.

EACH also needs donations of good-quality furniture and can collect it free of charge if you are unable to transport it yourself. Call 01842 821620 for more information. To put into context the difference just a small donation to a shop can make to the vital work EACH does, here are some examples of what your donation could pay for: - A tea set worth £11 could fund an hour of specialist play tailored to a child’s individual needs - A nice wedding hat or jacket worth £19 could pay for an hour of vital physiotherapy Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 7

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Race Night 2019 Launched Following the success of their first event, Rotary@CBC are looking forward to hosting a second Race Night on October 11th at the Charles Burrell Centre.

This year proceeds will be split between Thetford Foodbank and Winter Warmer Lunches, a new scheme offering a warm lunch and activities to older people this winter. Lawsons Estate Agents, Simon Long Removals and Willow Property Services have all signed up to sponsor races along with Shadwell who have agreed to support the event again.

Family Fun Day

August 31st - 1-4pm

Church of the Nazarene Anna Gurney Close Thetford • Bounce and slide fun run • • Cream Tea • • Tuck shop • • Family Fun Stalls • • Face painting • (including ‘wound’ painting!)

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No horsing around - this event will be raising money for two very good causes

Chair of Rotary@CBC Karen-Emma White said, “Last year was such a fun evening that people were asking us to do another as they left. It also gives us a chance to work with Thetford Rotary which we always enjoy.”

Rotary@CBC are looking for 5 further sponsors. To sponsor a race costs £50. Sponsors feature in the race card and are able to name the Race and the riders.

If you are interested in supporting the event please contact Karen on 07884431391 or via the Rotary@ CBC Facebook Page.

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Stunt Team Heading To Thetford A racing stunt team is set to thrill crowds this year at the annual Charles Burrell Centre Community Day. Taking place on Sunday 1st September 2019, the event seeks to showcase many of the organisations operating in Thetford that are available to local residents. Tenants and hirers of the Centre will be on hand to demonstrate what they do and answer queries. Numerous other groups from around Thetford are also participating.

For the first time the event will feature a headline act - Two Brothers Racing. They’re a racing stunt team consisting of Mark Van Driel (Vandal), Paul Todd and Katrina Van Driel. They will be performing two 30 minute shows for attendees using their stretched drift bikes.

Both Vandal and Toddy are real petrol heads loving all forms of motor sport but of course primarily they love bikes. Vandal has been the UK street bike freestyle champion three times and holds a Guinness world record while Toddy was the 2016 UK Champion. Both riders have been in blockbuster films as stunt doubles, TV shows and featured in chart topping music videos.

Billie Lawler, one of the organisers of the event said; “Two Brothers Racing were part of an event last year

which raised £1,000 for CBC which went towards our Power To Change project. We wanted to invite them back to our Community Day to showcase their skills”.

The CBC Community Day runs from 10am - 4pm. There will be a variety of demonstrations in the main ring plus a range of children’s activities. With a beer tent, BBQ and other food stalls it looks set to be a great day out so make a note in your diary to go along. Parking will be limited so attendees are encouraged to walk if possible, or park on the field at the bottom of Staniforth Road entrance will be marked on the day.

For info about the event, telephone 01842 779867 or e-mail; events@charlesburrellcentre.org.uk

Free taster classes!

FREE taster classes at West Suffolk College at Charles Burrell Centre Community Day West Suffolk College in the Charles Burrell Centre is an adult learning centre and is opening its classroom doors on Sunday 1 September and inviting anyone 19 years and over to take part in our FREE taster sessions taking place between 10am and 2pm.

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Abbey Neighbourhood Centre was a hive of activity as Keystone Development Trust launched the Friends of Abbey Good Neighbourhood Scheme. The Mayor of Thetford, Cllr Brenda Canham joined residents, invited guests, Keystone Trustees and CEO Louise Humphries for a drop in session and BBQ. The 1 year pilot project has been funded by Community Action Norfolk and is aimed at supported care patients. Part of the project is to encourage residents of the Abbey Estate to volunteer to support their neighbours in their homes, with a wide range of one-off tasks such Mayor of Thetford (centre) next to Rachel Harrington (right) and Tonya Windsley (far right) as mowing the lawn, changing lightbulbs, taking people to appointments, shopping or collecting and returning library books, filling in forms, listening or having a chat. The project is led by Rachel Harrington, Keystone Community Manager with the support of Tonya Windsley, Development Worker from Community Action Norfolk. “We’ve provided some seed money to get the project started,” explained Tonya, “The plan is to develop the project into something more sustainable for the long term.” The service will be free to access but travel expenses for lifts and the costs of any materials needed for a job will need to be covered.

Rachel is looking forward to the project taking off, “It’s early days but we’ve had lots of interest from prospective volunteers and requests for support. I’m really looking forward to seeing the local community on the estate working together to support each other. The project is aimed at anyone on the Abbey estate who is in need of a small job they are unable to do, for example if they have been in hospital, and still require support at home, we could go in and do some odd jobs for them. We could also go and chat with them if they are isolated.” Alongside the home support project, there are also plans to offer a weekly free community meal on a Thursday lunchtime over 12 weeks at the Abbey Neighbourhood Centre. This will enable the centre to be used as a base to combat loneliness. “Sharing a meal will enable people to touch base with others and access any support information,” Rachel continued. A longer term aspiration for the project is to offer lunch deliveries by bike across the estate by working with The Bike Shed.

All volunteers will be screened and supported by Rachel. To find out more about the project contact: abbey.reception@keystonetrust.org.uk or call 01842 821643.

Mosaic Workshop Success

Artist Maggie Campbell returned to Thetford Library for the second of her mosaic workshops as part of the Silver Social programme. The group each created a clay mould which was then studded with tiles before plaster was poured in to create the mosaic artwork. Speaking about the activity Maggie said, “The plaster work created today is brilliant, I absolutely enjoy coming to Thetford and working with the groups here. I’m very happy with today’s session and hope the ladies are too.” Joy aged 91 who took part was delighted Silver Social participants with Maggie Campbell with her piece, “I’ve enjoyed today immensely, it’s a lovely (centre) and their plaster mosiac creations way to meet new people, especially like minded craft people.” One of the participants, Jan was so inspired after Maggie’s original workshop that she has been creating her own mosaic mats and tiles at home, “I couldn’t wait to try what I learnt out at home,” explained Jan. Dominque Tonitto, Silver Social Project Co-ordinator said the workshop was a really enjoyable way for older people to get together and try something new.

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Festival Talks For Museum The first in a series of talks held at Ancient House Museum as part of the Festival of Norfolk & Punjab saw researcher and author William Cross talk about Prince Victor Duleep Singh and the Curse of the Carnarvons. Prince Victor and George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (of Highclere Castle and the tomb of Tutankhamum fame) had a lifelong close friendship having met as Eton College schoolboys before going to Cambridge University together. Both were said to have experienced dysfunctional aristocratic childhoods which shaped their friendship and adult lives, and both were important male heirs within their families. The young men enjoyed high society shooting parties together and gambled their fortunes away in Monte Carlo and Cairo. Despite both men marrying, their close friendship endured, with Almina, Countess of Carnarvon and George’s wife describing them as ‘umbilically connected’. Prince Victor enjoyed a close friendship with the Countess spending most of his time at Highclere, even accompanying the Author William Cross at Ancient Earl and Countess on their honeymoon and they in return accompanied Prince House Museum, founded by Prince Victor and his new wife Lady Anne Coventry on theirs. Both men are said to Victor’s brother, Frederick have experienced celibate marriages, George showing no interest in Almina and Princess Victor instructed not have issue with Prince Victor by Queen Victoria. Prince Victor and The Countess however developed a tight close friendship and it was to Prince Victor that she turned when her beloved mother died, not her husband. Using archive material gathered over many years and lengthy conversations with members of Almina’s close circle, William has uncovered perhaps the most controversial secret to date, that Prince Victor was the father of Henry, 6th Earl of Carnarvon. A letter discovered in 1996 by Rev David Sox, historian to the Earl of Carnarvon was discovered in the Highclere archives and appears to confirm the century old rumours amongst British Aristocracy, where the 6th Earl’s parentage was described as a ‘grey’ area. It clearly stated that Prince Victor had fathered a child with the Countess, providing the much longed for heir that the Earl refused to sire in 1898.

Prince Victor was named Godfather to Henry, Lord Porchester and took a close interest in Henry passing on his exceptional shooting skills. The ring that his father, George had given to Prince Victor was bequeathed to Henry in Prince Victor’s will to be regarded as a family heirloom. For festival details visit; www.essexcdp.com New Play Area For Children A team of 11 volunteers from Thetford Sainsbury’s have given up their day off and joined together to help create an outdoor play area for Thetford Toy Library.

Sainsbury’s is 150 years old this year and as part of the celebrations each store was given an amount of money and encouraged to support a charity. Thetford Toy Library has been running for over 17 years and is run by local volunteers. Alison Milldown, PR Ambassador for Thetford Sainsbury’s said, “When we were asked to undertake a community project our first thought was the Toy Library, and we wanted to keep our project local. Other stores have gone further out into the community or worked with national charities. We already had a link to the Toy Library The Sainsbury’s team during the sandpit installation as Michelle uses the store for her awareness days.” With at Thetford Toy Library’s outdoor area help from one of the Toy Library volunteers, the group created a sandpit and outdoor chalking area. The store also donated sandpit toys and Alison is hoping the same team will create a water play area later in the year. Speaking about the support from Sainsbury’s, Thetford Toy Library leader Michelle Gray said, “It’s really nice that Thetford Sainsbury’s have chosen us as we’re generally too small for most organisations to be interested in, so we’re really grateful for their help.” For more information about Thetford Toy Library visit; www.facebook.com/thetfordtoylibrary Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 11

Events At Redgrave And Lopham Fen This August Wild Tots Every Friday, 10am - 11.30am For children aged 18 months to 5 years. £24 for 6 sessions or £5 for individual sessions Booking essential Wild Babies Every Friday, 1pm - 2pm. Perfect for little ones aged 3-18 months. £15 for 5 sessions or £4 for individual sessions. Booking essential Time To Paint Friday 30th August, 10am - 2pm. £5 donation, includes tea and cake. All welcome, no need to book.

Contact 01379 688333 Children’s activities for 6-11 year olds, £7 per child, 10am-2pm. 6th August - Wild fun and games 13th August - Weird science For unaccompanied children only. Booking essential Family Activities

Dragon Quest 23rd August, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, 6+ years, £6 child Family Drop-ins, 10am - 3pm, £4 child 5th August - Crazy clay creations 12th August - Teddy bears’ picnic 19th August- Brilliant birds Felted Owl Family Eorkshop Friday 2nd August, 2pm - 5pm. With Sarah Brown For adults & 11-16 year olds. Adult £30 + £10 per child. Booking essential

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Summer Holiday Fun At Thetford Library This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is Space Chase - an out of this world adventure inspired by the 50th anniversary of the moon landings.

Join super space family ‘The Rockets’ for a thrilling mission to track down books which have been nabbed by mischievous aliens. Everyone who signs up will receive a collector folder to get them started. As they read library books over the summer, they join The Rockets and track down the books - picking up some stinky stickers along the way.

Space Chase - Summer Read Challenge at Thetford Library

Plus, our FREE regular events will be continuing throughout the holidays: Mondays 10.30 - 11am, Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time. Mondays 11 - 12noon, Stay & Chat and Fridays 3.45 - 5pm, LEGO Club.

Tuesday 27th August, 1.30 - 2.45pm. Shark in the Dark - Story & Crafts. Shark in the Dark storytime and craft activities for younger children. Suitable for under 8's, booking essential, £3 per child.

Mad Science (Whizz Bang!) Performance on Saturday 3rd August, 2pm - 3pm. Join the Mad Scientists from Mad Science Norfolk for a one-hour Whizz Bang Science Show suitable for children aged 4 – 11 years old. Amongst many brilliant experiments all children will try out amazing light bending glasses and uncover all the hidden colours of the rainbow. Brave volunteers will have a Hair-Raising experience on the Van De Graaff Generator and shoot Lightning between their fingertips.

Even braver volunteers can have their Bogies burnt!

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Saturday 31st August 10.30am – 11.30am. Medal Ceremony - Have you completed the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge? Then come along to our special medal ceremony event to collect your well-earned medal and certificate! Booking is essential as places are limited. FREE. Visit the Thetford Library Facebook page for more info.

Wednesday 7th August & Wednesday 28th August, from 11.15am. Reading to Dogs - Come meet and read to reading dog Spencer! Over 4’s, booking essential, Donations welcome Thursday 8th August & Tuesday 20th, 10.30 – 12pm.

Space Slime Workshop. Try your hand at making three different types of slime, you get to take home what you make. Suitable for 8-11’s, booking essential, £5 p/child.

Friday 9th August, 10.30 – 11.30am. A 'Poppy & Sam' themed activity brought to you by the Creation Station.

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Wednesday 14th August, 1.30 - 2.45pm. Aliens Love Underpants - Story & Crafts. Aliens Love Underpants storytime and craft activities for younger children.

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This month’s Thetford Face is Mike Wabe. Mike is not only an award winning Town Crier but also the guide for Thetford’s Ghost and Heritage walks and takes part in Thetford’s offer for Heritage Open Days (HODs). He is also in demand during December as a certain white bearded, red clothed gentleman.

How long have you lived in Thetford? We moved here in June 1995, I had just retired from the RAF after 23 years and it was equidistant between two jobs I could have done. We found our house and soon settled in.

Had you been in the town during your time with the RAF? I was at RAF Honington during the hot summer of 1976 and spent most of it putting out fires on the common. Other than that, no we didn’t know much about the town before moving here.

Mike Wabe, who retired to Thetford and has thrown himself into our local history and community

which led me to research and develop a talk on the Victorian Gaoler. I was secretary and a reader at Link Up for 3 or 4 years, I thoroughly enjoyed it because I’d been part of a project when I based at RAF Coningsby for the RNIB called The Talking Books project. I also started a Murder Mystery business in 2013, writing, producing and performing around locations in East Anglia.

Mike receiving the High Sheriff of Norfolk’s award in recognition of great and valuable services to the community for ‘Prison! Me! No Way! in 2010’

You’ve been involved in several groups, what started your involvement in community engagement? I’ve always had an interest in history and became a member of the Thetford Society initially.

Once we moved here I saw an ad for the Euston Park Bowmen. I had a go, found out I was quite good at the longbow and joined a group of reenactors, the Feudal Archers. From that I developed the Medieval Archer and did talks during the early days of HODs in Thetford.

Around the same time, I was involved in a Prison Project

Have you worked with the museums in town?

Yes, I’ve volunteered at all three. At Ancient House I developed some storytelling sessions, helped with a crime and punishment day and a special murder mystery for their History Club. I was part of their Christmas celebrations for a couple of years too. I’ve been Mr Burrell at the Charles Burrell Museum and also attend their opening and closing events in my role as a town crier. I’ve supported Dad’s Army Museum as a town crier before now too.

How long have you been involved with Leaping Hare CIC? I’ve been volunteering there for the past 5 years. I wanted to give something back, and as I’ve retired I could, and I absolutely love it. It’s great talking to visitors to the town about what they can see and do during their time here.

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You’ve developed the very successfull guided walks along with the team at Leaping Hare, how did that happen? I started doing ghost walks in Bury St Edmunds initially, then I suggested trying a Thetford version. The walk has been running for 4 years and is very popular. We introduced a Heritage Walk for the summer months, but once I started researching I soon discovered that there was too much for one walk, so we split it into two, the Castle side and Priory side.

Have you got any plans for more walks?

I suggested a Henry Cable walk would be a good one to add and we’re launching it for this year’s HODs. It’s a totally unrivalled story from the past and the future, it’s a love story and unique. We still get visitors from Australia coming to the town because of Cable’s story.

Mike in action as the Medieval Moneyer during HODs

Do you enjoying being part of HODs in the town?

I love it. I’ve gone from being a Medieval Archer to Michael the Moneyer now! I really enjoyed researching the history of money and the mint in Thetford. At Leaping Hare, we strike hammered coins as they would have been from 800 – 1154. I really enjoy playing the character and talking about money to younger visitors.

How did you become a Town Crier? Towards the end of 2012, I was researching a new talk and came across town criers. I had a look at Thetford Town Criers and discovered that the town hadn’t had one for many, many years, so I wrote to Thetford Town Council and became qualified in the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers. I started off doing a regular Saturday morning cry linked to Thetford’s history and what was happening that coming week. I also started entering competitions in Ely and Warwick. In 2014 I hosted a Town Crier and Junior Town Cryer Competition as part of Thetford’s Great Festival. I mentored Harry Tuberville, the current Thetford Junior town crier after he won the Junior competition. I was invited to enter a competition in Brandon and having won discovered I was their

Winning 2nd Place at the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers British Championships

Town Crier which I did for several years. Watton then approached me to become their Town Crier around the time that Thetford Town Council were focussing on Harry as the Junior Town Crier; but I still do some duties in the town such as the SpecSavers charity events and the Burrell Museum. If I can help, I will.

Did Town Crying lead to becoming a toastmaster?

Yes, it was a natural progression. When I was interviewed by the Guild they mentioned it, so I completed the training and appear regularly at weddings and charity events in and around Thetford. I also trained as a civil celebrant after someone suggested I’d be good at it.

What is your favourite thing about Thetford? I think there’s so much community work going on here.

There’s always something going on in the town and it’s good quality stuff too. I love the history of the town; all you have to do is walk 2 minutes from King Street and you’ll see that history.

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Who Cares For The Carers?

Almost 1 in 8 people in Norfolk are looking after a friend or family member who due to illness, disability or an addiction can’t manage without their support. All unpaid carers are entitled to support but many find it hard to navigate their way through the services available. In recognition of this, Norfolk County Council has funded a comprehensive support service for carers, Carers Matter Norfolk, which offers: - A 7 day a week Freephone advice line 0800 083 1148; Carers can chat to our experienced, friendly advisors about any of their caring concerns. The advice line is open from 8am-8pm Monday-Friday, 4pm-8pm on Saturdays and 8am- noon on Sundays.

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Club With Worldwide Appeal The name Probus frequently begs the question, ‘What does it stand for?’

It represents the first part of the word ‘professional’ linked with the first part of the word ‘business’.

Probus was first formed in the UK in the 1960s. The idea then was to enable retired and semi-retired men to meet together to make new friends and develop interests free of any political or sectarian influence.

Since those early days Probus has spread worldwide with some 4,000 clubs and a membership that has grown to over 400,000. And today there are women’s clubs and mixed gender clubs.

Thetford’s Probus Club was formed in 1974 and has about 40 members.

It holds regular monthly meetings at which plans for outings and lunches (also held monthly with wives and partners welcome as are widows of members) are discussed. Usually there is guest speaker and sometimes members speak about their own experiences and careers. It is interesting to see how the club reflects the locality with people from many walks or life. They come from agriculture, industry, commerce and public service. Inevitably, in the Thetford area a number of members have been in the RAF and in the United States Air Force, but there is also a sub-mariner. At least three members are former mayors of the town.

Murder Mystery Actors Wanted A leading Murder Mystery Company is looking for actors to join in the fun. Murder Most Foul hosts high quality murder mystery evenings in venues across East Anglia including The Elveden Inn. Acting experience is helpful, but more important is having buckets full of enthusiasm to take part in a totally immersive event. You must be over 18 years old and have your own transport.

There are no lines to learn, each actor is supplied with a plot and everything they need to know about their character. You will be told what the character is like, who they get on with, who they don’t get on with and additional background information – the rest is up you on the evening. Before each event the cast is given the plot so far and has the opportunity to rehearse. The cast are made aware of what they can reveal during each section, running up to section 4 when the reason for the incident is revealed to all. Actors are paid expenses and enjoy a 3 course meal as part of the event, where they sit with guests and keep the plot running. To apply please download an actor’s application form and return along with a current photo. For an informal chat to find out more about Murder Most Foul event please call Mike Wabe on the number below:

If you feel you would enjoy the fellowship of being a Probus member, contact the Secretary, John MacPherson on 01842 751613 or email; john.bet@btinternet.com

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Day Trip For U3A Members We recently enjoyed another day out with the day trip group leaders, this time a mystery tour.

We met at Tesco’s car park, the weather was rather overcast but we were hopeful it would change. We set off - first stop Brandon to pick up the rest of our group. 48 altogether. Driving along we were speculating about where we were going, but no-one guessed. Our first stop was Norwich Aviation Museum where there are large selections of aircraft on show, amongst them the Vulcan last used in Afghanistan. There are many sheds containing war memorabilia, uniforms of various airmen, sad remains of crashed planes, there was so much to see. This is such an interesting place to visit, I can thoroughly recommend it. After coffee we set off again.

This time the destination was Cromer, where we had lunch. I believe many of us gravitated to the fish n’ chips restaurant. Unfortunately the rain had become quite heavy, the sea grey and choppy - not a day to look around. Back on the bus it was decided to go for plan B which involved us going to Priory Garden Centre / Maze in Sheringham. In spite of the weather we had a great time and we look forward to our next trip which take place every month. Our thanks to Marilyn, Jane, Lynne and

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Gerald for the hard work in organising these days out.

Details of day trips and other interest groups can be seen online at www.thetfordu3a.org or call me on 01842 824074. Our monthly meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month. Free to Members £2.00 for visitors.

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Thetford AI Supports Refugee Week Thetford Amnesty International (AI) had a stall in the market to note Refugee Week displaying a brilliant Magnum exhibition of Refugees through the decades.

This prompted some great discussion as people really thought about what it is to be a refugee. Most people talked about family members who had moved in the past because of economics or war and the difficulties of starting again after such great loss. Several people talked about how East Anglia was the destination for London evacuees in the Second World War. Everyone had been touched in some way by family or friends having to move at some point in their lives.

Inspired by a challenge Andrea Jarrold had taken up to live on the rations a person would be allocated in a Syrian refugee camp, one of the members, Lisa brought along a sample of those rations. It contained a small bag of lentils and rice, a tin of sardines and some oil.

People thought it was a ration for a day but, infact, it was rations for a week! It was humbling to think about how some people have to live in this world, on top of losing everything because of war or famine or, more frequently, climate crisis.

It was generally agreed that, if we had to move because of some crisis, we would hope that somewhere there would be a welcome for us from that misery. On a more positive note, it was also agreed that a diverse community is always more vibrant and that Refugees often contribute so much once they are established.

Information about The City of Sanctuary movement was also on display. It was great to have so many uplifting discussions and a wish for a more peaceful world where people didn't have to move because of crisis.

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Discover Summer Fun At Ancient House Museum There is an exciting programme of events taking place at Ancient House this Summer, including three exciting Discovery Days for visitors to travel back in time and explore the museum’s and Thetford’s past. Visitors will be able to meet costumed characters, handle real objects from the past and make crafts to take home.

- Tues 25th July – Saturday 3rd August Hunt the Monk!

- Tues 6th August – Sat 10th August Romans Woz Ere! - Tues 13th August – Sat 17th August Out of the Toybox.

- Tuesday 20th August - Saturday 24th August Mrs Newtons Store Cupboard - Tues 25th August – Sat 31st August Spot the Khanda!

Trails cost 50p per person plus museum admission.

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- Tuesday 6th August; Find out about Thetford’s link to the vast Roman Empire with our Roman Discovery Day. - Tuesday 13th August; Explore how children from yesteryear amused themselves through the games and toys of different eras with our Discovery Day. - Tuesday 20th August; Experience how the people of Thetford lived their day to day lives during the reign of Queen Victoria with our Victorian Discovery Day. Discovery Days run from 10am until 1pm. Admission is £2 per person or £1 per person for Friends and Museums Pass Holders. Throughout the Summer holidays visitors can also come and try their hand at our exciting Family Trails and win a small prize. There is a different trail to try each week:

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The Chequers Inn stood in King Street from at least the 18th century until closure in 1921. The past photograph was taken during the Great War 1914-18, when hundreds of soldiers were either billeted in the town or stationed at camps on the town’s periphery. After closure the old Chequers became the shop premises of Herbert Ellis, game dealer and grocer until closure and demolition in 1962. Past photograph from the David Osborne Picture Postcard Collection and the Present photograph David Osborne Digital Collection.

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Opening for one week in August & September 2019 10am to 2pm ALL PROCEEDS GO TO LOCAL CHARITIES Come and view one of the finest Stuart art collections in the country, as well as the extensive park and gardens, historic watermill, bygones room and Church of St. Genevieve. There is also a Tea Room serving delicious homemade cakes and sandwiches.

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On Friday 6th September 2019 the successful touring tribute show The Searchers & Hollies Experience - The Best of Both Worlds will return to The Carnegie, Thetford at 7.30pm (tickets £15 from Leaping Hare Box Office). The 2 hour tribute show is performed by The FOD band and features over 30 hit songs including ncluding Needles & Pins, He Ain`t Heavy He’s My Brother, When You Walk in the Room, Just One Look, Sweets For My Sweet, Yes I will, Don`t Throw Your Love Away, The Air That I Breathe plus many more. The Band have a particular insight into The Searchers music having backed Tony Jackson, the original lead singer of The Searchers, as The Tony Jackson Group. The band have also appeared with original Hollies bass guitarist Eric Haydock`s Hollies. This is a chance to relive the memories of the most high energy decade in pop music history and let the haunting melodies transport you to that exciting era when millions of records were sold.

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Peace Comes to Thetford The Forgotten Soldiers Interesting portrayals of WWI soldiers were seen in Thetford on Saturday 20 July together with activities at Ancient House, all raising awareness of a new year long project focusing on Thetford’s First World War soldiers who survived and returned home but dying later from related injuries. Often in their twenties and thirties they were never commemorated, with no record of what happened to them. The project will enable schools, community groups, volunteers, family members to get involved. We need your help. There will be opportunities to learn new skills and be involved in a valued community project. Discover the local graves of First World War soldiers (interred between 1914 – 1935) and help us to design information panels at Thetford Cemetery to ensure that they are finally recognised. Further elements of the project will be a Christmas Tree Trail, inclusion in Heritage Open Days and a celebration event for all participants at the end of the project in September 2020.

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What’s on in and about Thetford

FESTIVAL: Thetford Mela Sat 3 Aug 1pm - 6pm FREE A range of colourful and vibrant performances for the Festival Finale.

EVENING: Clairvoyance

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Sat 7 Sept 10am - 1pm FREE Monksgate IP24 1BX EVENT: Fuzion Colour Fest Proceeds to Cancer Research.

Sat 10 Aug 11am - 5pm FREE EVENT: Funfair Lots to do and stalls, building Wed 11 - Sun 15 Sept to Zumbathon and Holi style L Gray & Sons returns to paint party. Melford Common Melford Common IP24 2EZ

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Fri 9 Aug 7pm - 11pm £6

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Sat 10 Aug 7pm Saulius & Alvydas Carnegie £8 Fri 23 Aug 7.30 - 10.30pm £5 Thetford Folk Club Carnegie Sat 24 Aug 3pm - 11pm £8/10 Soul in the Park with DJs King’s House Gardens

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Fri 13 - Sun 22 Sept Brochures

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Tues 13 - Wed 14 Aug £10 Thetford Voices Open Singing Workshops for 3-18 yr olds Thetford Grammar School EVENT: Wild About Thetford Cable Walk & Talks (Book Fri Fri 16 Aug 11am - 2pm FREE 13 or 20 Sept) and discover Wildlife based activities the fascinating story of Henry King’s House Gardens.

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Sat 17 Aug 11am - 2pm £5* Fri 13 - Sat 21 Sept Book arm & hand massages with Caroline King at Leaping Thomas Paine Display Sat 14 Sept Hare. *Refundable Medieval Coin Striking EVENT: TGC 2019 Tues 17 Sept Forgotten Sat 17 Aug 10 - 6pm £10/£30 Soldiers Exhibition Thetford Gaming Convention MUSIC: 80s Party Night Carnegie.

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Sat 31 Aug 7.30pm £6 Bob Marley Tribute at Sports & Social Bar. Drawing on his own Jamaican roots and living and breathing reggae from his youth, Sam Newman delivers a sensational tribute.

Fri 6 Sept 7.30pm £15 Searchers & Hollies Experience Carnegie

Sat 7 Sept 7.30pm £6 An evening with the very talented Caverners, a tribute to the 50’s and 60’s - Beatles, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley and more.

Thetford Football Club Sat 21 Sept 7.30pm £18/£17/ £10 The Bootleg Shadows Carnegie. Funds to East Anglian Air Ambulance.

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Garden Notes For August 2019 Most plants are now moving into the flowering and fruiting phase. There is much to enjoy but you may need to provide help to keep up a show of flowers. For instance, an application of slow-release fertiliser would perk up tubs and baskets which will have exhausted some of the initial nutrients in their soil. If you have suitable material to use as a mulch, an application after some good rain or a thorough watering will help plants through this dry month.

It’s never too early to think about next year – as you deadhead and remove finished plants, collect some seed or scatter it straight away if you like a more random cottage-garden style. Poppies, larkspur and cornflowers will all provide you with splashes of colour for very little effort and at no cost! Aim to leave some spent plants with striking shapes to provide interest in the winter, especially when coated in frost.

August is likely to be a month when watering is required, I think a lot of us are resigned to a yellowing lawn at this time of year. Vegetables must be provided with water to get any crop at all and it must be at steady intervals to prevent the skin splitting or distorting. Rainwater is supremely the best source of moisture; however, any water will do to keep the plot ticking over, and better a drenching every few days rather than ‘little and often’ which keeps roots near the surface – the opposite of best practice for hanging baskets, of course.

Keep harvesting repeat crops (beans, courgettes, sweet corn) to encourage the production of new fruits. More demanding plants like melons, tomatoes and peppers will benefit from a high potash feed at this point. Fast growing salad crops like lettuce and radish will give you a quick return. You could also put in Swiss Chard which will stand the winter, is not a favourite of pigeons and will be there for the ‘hungry gap’ next year.

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Pheasantly Surprised!

Millions of Pheasants and Red-legged Partridges, both non-native to the UK, are released into the countryside at this time of year. You’ve probably noticed this when traveling the roads around Thetford, either by seeing more splattered remains or experiencing the sharp increase of kamikaze birds poised to surprise you by leaping from the verge. We don’t know for sure how many are released each year, but estimates by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust suggest 41–50 million birds. This equates to around 45,000 tonnes of biomass – more than twice the combined weight of all of our native breeding birds! Increased collisions with vehicles aside, what effects might this quantity of non-native birds be having on other wildlife and the whole ecosystem?

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at higher levels than they would otherwise reach? If so, could this have knock-on effects for other species that are vulnerable to increased predation pressure, such as Lapwing and Curlew? The scientists tested whether there were any links between the gamebird releases, and numbers and population changes of predators and scavengers: Buzzard, crow (Carrion and Hooded combined), Jay, Magpie and Raven. They found that generally there were more predators (specifically Buzzard, Jay and crows) in areas of high gamebird abundance, and that the predator populations grew faster where there were more gamebirds.

In a recent study, BTO ecologists used existing datasets to investigate. Game management can have positive effects, as measures to make agricultural habitat better for gamebirds often help other species. The creation of cover strips can provide food for seed-eaters such as buntings and finches, whilst woodland rides can also benefit butterflies. What about the impacts of the gamebirds themselves, though? For example, their foraging habits could have effects, perhaps by altering hedgerow structure – important for nesting birds – or reducing the numbers of invertebrates available for other birds to eat. The recent BTO work looked at another question: whether the extra food resource that these millions of gamebirds represent might have an impact on predatory and scavenging birds that feed on them. We know that most released birds do not end up in game bags, but are instead predated, scavenged, hit by vehicles, or survive to become part of the breeding population. Gamebird releases typically occur in autumn, when other food may be scarce, so is it possible that predator populations are being sustained

The results suggest that gamebird releases do boost predator numbers at a national scale. However, the ecology is very complicated: with more gamebirds, there may also be supplementary feeding, predator control and more habitat provided, which will all influence predators, gamebirds and other prey in different ways, so more work is needed. One thing that would really help our future understanding of the impacts of releases would be better knowledge of exactly how many gamebirds are being released, and how many predators are being controlled.

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Step Right In – Real Food, Real Produce, Real Community Saturday September 14th heralds the start of a really rather unique community Farmers Market being held at St Gregory’s Church, Barnham. You will find a selection of wonderful harvest seasonal foods.

Please come along from 10am to 2pm and enjoy a BBQ, delicious ice cream and snap up something lovely from the supply of local seasonal produce.

Rev Sue Nutt said; “This market is all about bringing the community together in the wonderful setting of St Gregory’s, the makers, the bakers and the producers and celebrating the harvest with local community and friends. Nothing will have travelled further than 10 miles so it really is local at its best. It’s free entry. Join us and sample real food, real produce and real community”.

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Target Smashed For Open Gardens The team behind Thetford’s ever popular Open Garden event are celebrating after the grand total for the 2019 campaign was announced. With the addition of one final pop-up garden on July 14th, the total is now a fantastic £11,728.77, an increase of over £300 on last year’s total. All the proceeds go to St Nicholas Hospice, a charity which has touched the lives of so many locally.

On the day the sun shone and hundreds of people enjoyed visiting 32 gardens, many not normally open to the public. Organisers Rachel Woods, Suzanne Norman and Susie Dowling would like to thank their main sponsors, Lawsons Estate Agents and Thetford Garden Centre, all the garden owners, businesses, raffle prize donors and supporters who enabled this year’s event to be such a success.

Dolly and Charles enjoy one of the 32 gardens opened in aid of St Nicholas Hospice this year

Suzanne said, “There are so many people who work behind the scenes to enable the event to be a success, I couldn’t host my refreshments without the team I have to help me and there are businesses and people across the town working together to make this happen for the hospice.” Suzanne and her neighbour both open their Betts oftogether Brandonand 1/8had AD.qxp_Layout 1 09/04/2019 gardens a staggering 50 cakes on offer in her garden along with tea, coffee and other

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Rachel continued,” We’re so pleased with this year’s total, the day was fantastic and to increase our total as the hospice celebrates 35 years of service is fantastic.

We were thrilled to be part of Radio Norfolk’s Treasure Quest on Open Garden Day and have Julie Reinger at the CBC to see their Sky Garden. Rev Ken Nicholls wrote a delightful poem about Thetford Open Garden which Thordis Fridriksson read out on Radio Norfolk, so Thetford Open Gardens is very much putting the town on the map.” One visitor, Charles Napier wrote to Rachel to say that the day was the “Best ever, really superb – and nearly all new to us. We made ourselves at home and Dolly met new friends. Congratulations all round!”

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Another area Alli specialises in is creating memory items and bags, “I recently made someone a bag from a favourite jacket that belonged to their dad. I really enjoy interesting commissions like this and work with the client to create something special.” Her other love is working with vintage fabrics. Alli’s daughter, artist Faye Jones works with natural fabrics and dyes which Alli then turns into small sewing and knitting accessories such as needle rolls. Alli also makes curtains and other soft furnishings. For people interested in sewing but in need of tuition Alli is available for small group workshops or 1- 1 tutoring on sewing problems, “One of the groups I worked with had been on a dyeing course and wanted help to create something from their fabrics,” she explained. Alli has also recently started a project with TADDS (Thetford and District Dementia Support), each week she supports group members to start and finish small needlework projects or clothing alterations. “It’s lovely to be able to work with the local community and share a little bit of my passion as awell as helping to support someone.”

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Thetford Inner Wheel News As our last event for the Inner Wheel year in June we held a Fun Supper and Quiz Night at Barnham Village Hall. It was a great success with over £500 being raised. This will be donated to various charities both home and overseas. We are very grateful to all who supported the evening.

For the first meeting of the Inner Wheel Year our new President Cathy Witton invited members to her garden for a splendid afternoon tea. We do not meet in August but plans are already being discussed as to the programme for the following months.

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Summer Photograph Opportunity Summer is upon us and time for us all to go out and take some incredible photographs. When you are out and about this summer with your cameras, bear in mind some of the subjects we have in store for our members this year. There’s Reflections, Dereliction (now that could be interesting!), Riverscapes and Dramatic Wood – all subjects that are around us all the time so there is plenty of opportunities to choose from.

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Breckland Cats Protection Sometimes adult cats spend a lot of time in our care waiting for their forever home and we have two in particular right now that we would love to see go to a loving family. Kitten season can mean that our adult cats get overlooked, despite making lovely companions who won’t climb your curtains! They just want a comfortable bed, maybe to sit on your lap, regular food and a wander outside in the sunshine.

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Quiz And Pudding Evening Success Thetford (Breckland) Lionesses held a successful quiz and pudding evening recently. Thought provoking questions and luscious puddings were served in equal measures. Grove Lane Girls were the winning team and were presented with a team trophy and bottle of wine each. A total of £370.60 was raised which will help support the Lionesses charities. Grateful thanks to those who supported our quiz night and enjoyed the puddings.Thanks to those who supplied the puddings.

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Project Showcases New Site A beautiful evening greeted guests to The Horticulture Industry Scheme (THIS) summer garden party at their Thetford Garden Centre site. THIS now has two sites in the town, their original site at the Charles Burrell Centre on the old school allotment and more recently at the back of Thetford Garden Centre where in the past 6 months, they have developed a large polytunnel and edible flower beds. Guests included the High Sheriff of Norfolk, The Lady Agnew of Oulton, Julia Nix, DWP District Manager East Anglia plus current and former participants from the project. “It’s been a lovely evening, we appreciate the support of everyone, the High Sheriff, Lady Clare, our Directors and supporters” said THIS CEO Georgina Keatley. Guests enjoyed fabulous live music from Ollie Trevers, delicious food and a chance to find out more about the success of the project. Director Tim Melvin said that the move to a second site had been a real success, “The support from all the staff has been tremendous, it’s been a natural way to work together and the quality of the garden centre plants inspires us, we want ours to look as good as theirs!” THIS is a non profit, social enterprise funded by the European Social Fund. There are currently 4 participants and 2 volunteers, all participants have been in contact with the judicial process and the project supports them back into work. “We’re delighted that we have our first THIS baby,” Georgina continued, “Its lovely to see our former participants getting on with their lives. We are here if they need ongoing support at any time.”

Aiden has been with THIS for 4 months and is now planning to go to college to become a counsellor. “THIS has given me the opportunity to work as part of a team and for someone to have a bit of faith in me. I’m a new person, I’ve made a fresh start and it’s helped me to become a better person.”

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Lady Clare has been instrumental in raising the profile of smaller Norfolk Charities since taking on the role in March this year and was particularly interested to hear from participants how the project had changed their lives.

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Sensational South Pacific The Carnegie was transformed to a South Pacific Island during WW2 for a fantastic polished performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific by the Thetford Players. Accompanied by a live orchestra, the Players production was as ever their best yet, and with superb past performances of Oliver and My Fair Lady, the bar was set high. A great set, and excellent costumes, hair and make-up supported the cast who all performed their hearts out. The casting was spot on with Tina Matthews stealing the show as Nellie, a nurse from Arkansas who finds love with Emile. Julie Settle’s Bloody Mary was an audience favourite along with David Williams as Luther Billis, and in a departure from his normal Dame role, Luke Jeffries as Lt Cable demonstrated his versatility and beautiful singing voice.

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Although primarily an adult cast, Ella May Weston and Oliver Matthews held their own as the children of Emile.

Congratulations should go to all the cast and crew members, yet again the Players worked together as team producing outstanding results. With the annual Panto appearing on the horizon, Thetford Players have proved again that Thetford has talent and they are amongst the best.

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Empower Group Get Empowered!

Members of Thetford Empower Hub enjoyed a monthly meeting with a difference recently. Kris French from Kuk Sool Won of Thetford joined the ladies for an introduction to self-defence. Empower Business Networking for Women was set up to provide locally based networking that’s child friendly and to allow working mums the opportunity to join in with networking, support and learning opportunities. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Grand Central restaurant at 10am. Former Police Detective Kris has over 30 years of experience in Kuk Sool Won, a Korean Martial Art and his school is based at Thetford Grammar School.

With the sun shining, the 10 ladies headed out to the riverside green and enjoyed a series of exercises designed to make them feel more confident when encountering a prospective attacker. Despite plenty of laughter, the ladies were unaminous in agreeing the session had been positive. Kris gave the group advice on what level of force is proportionate in the view of the Police, and other options that could be used with the strikes he demonstrated. “It was understanding the little differences in techniques that help you defend yourself,” one another member commented, “I didn’t

Members of Thetford Empower Hub with Kris French during their self defence session

know I was capable of that! What an instructive, fun and therapeutic session we had today,” said another.

Speaking about the session Kris said, “It was wonderful to be invited to the Empower Networking group, where the ladies totally engaged in a session of personal safety training. It was tremendous fun and they’ve all gone away with some very simple techniques to create some space away from a would be attacker.”

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End Of Season Awards For Club Thetford Town Boxing Club celebrated the end of another successful season on a high with a Hawaiian themed presentation evening giving out some well deserved awards. Members and their familes got into the party mood by wearing Hawaiian shirts and enjoying a variety of games including a limbo competition, knock down pineapples and a surf board simulator. Club Chairman Pat Pearson welcomed everyone and said it had been a great season to look back on. The club continues to grow and looks forward to entering more competitions and developing the squad in the upcoming season.

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Mel‘s 6th Barrow Triumph Running one marathon is tough but Thetford’s Melanie Sturman has just completed the Great Barrow Challenge; 10 marathons in 10 days - for the 6th time!

The event starts and finishes at Barrow, Suffolk and comprised 5 different mulit-terrain routes in Suffolk.

Each person follows a marked course and completes the single lap routes ranging from 26.2 miles to 27 miles. Runners are supported along the way but do have to be pretty self sufficient by carrying additional fluids, nutrition and of course navigating the routes. 28 people started the event and there were 22 finishers. Melanie said the heat and hills make the event very challenging and ended up with 8 blisters, slight improvement on the 13 last year. The event has been held since 2014 and Melanie is the only female and just one of two people who has completed all 6 events.

Melanie with the medals gained at this year’s Great Barrow Challenge

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The Junior Section at Feltwell Golf club are taking part in their first ever competition this summer, competing Melanie has retained her female lead for 3 years and against 4 other clubs in a series of 6 Hole Texas hopes to become the only person to complete all 7 Scrambles. The competition goes on throughout the events next year. Melanie has also completed 260 summer, meeting at the participating clubs’ courses marathons in total and hopes to complete another 40 with the final meeting to take place at Feltwell Golf Club on Sunday at 2pm. Follow us on Twitter before endHP of 2020 qualify for the World Simonthe Long Advertto2018.qxp_Layout 1 Mega 13/09/2018 10:01 13th PageOctober 1 and keep up to date with what’s going on at Feltwell.

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Championship For Thetford Athletes

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Mid July saw the prestigious English Schools National Track and Field Championships held at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. This event is renowned as the 4th biggest Track and Field event in the world behind the Olympics, World and European Championships. The Championship sees some of the best young athletes in the country represent their county for the right to be crowned English Schools Champion in their event.

It is one of the highlights of the junior track and field calendar; qualification is a culmination of each athlete’s success at County and Regional level, along with the need to achieve the qualifying times or distances for their event.

Our Parkrunner of the month is Myra Day. Myra, aged 50 joined the parkrun community in April, two months after the inaugural event. Myra said she wanted to join to improve her fitness and stop smoking. Parkrun is a free timed 5k event and Myra’s slowest time was 44 minutes. Improving fitness has happened for Myra because she now regularly completes the parkrun event in 24 minutes.

Myra (L) with fellow Parkrunner Jenny during a fancy dress Parkrun in Thetford

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This year Thetford AC had three athletes qualify in their chosen events. These athletes were Jessica Norkett, Asha Soanes and James Peck.

Jess, qualifying for the third year in succession, was part of the Norfolk Schools team. Jess contested the Intermediate Girls 1500m, finishing in 7th place in heat 1 and finding herself only 0.4 second off making the final. Fellow Thetford AC athlete Asha, representing Norfolk Schools for the second time, contested the Intermediate Girls Long Jump finishing in 25th place overall. Qualifying for the first time and representing Suffolk Schools, James contested the Junior Boys 1500m. James had a great race finishing in 3rd place in his heat and following it up with a 7th place finish in the final.

All athletes should be very proud of their achievements, showing dedication and commitment in order to gain selection for these championships.

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On the 28th June Myra became the first female at the Thetford parkrun to reach the magical milestone of 250 events. When participants achieve this milestone, they are able to claim for a free 250 parkrun shirt. Myra regularly takes part in social runs with other members of the Thetford Walking and Running groups. These runs take place on a Tuesday and Thursday evening, either 17:45 or 18:30 and members complete distances from 5k -10k. Improvement in fitness has enabled Myra to complete a few 10-mile races and a half marathon.

Myra said she will continue running at parkrun because she loves the sense of community and has made lots of friends.

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