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Welcome to the December edition of the About Thetford magazine, which is packed full of information about activities taking place locally in the run-up to Christmas, plus, there’s lots of businesses featured, which could help get your Christmas presents sorted.

Remember to where possible shop locally to support local traders, and please mention the About Thetford magazine if you’re using them as a result of seeing them in this magazine. There’s a number of adverts this month for local pubs and food establishments so be sure to check out their Christmas menus.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Terry, Michelle & Ricky

Deadline for January edition is 10th December Remember we are now on Facebook, like us at ‘About Thetford magazine’

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Starting in January, we would like to feature a different ‘community hero’ each month to recognise those people that so often go unrecognised for their efforts - and we need your help!

We are asking our readers to nominate someone that you feel should be recognised as a ‘community hero’.

Someone who you believe works hard to support community life, or perhaps goes that extra mile. Someone who perhaps cares for an elderly neighbour, or runs a local voluntary group. All you need to do is to write to us, either by letter or via email and outline why you think this person should be nominated.

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Shane Hinkley speaking on behalf of Thetford Garden Centre said; “Thetford Garden Centre understand how important our community is in Thetford and it’s fantastic that our local heroes will be recognised in this way” So, it’s over to you! send you nominations to Community Hero, About Thetford Magazine C/o 21 Crecy Mews, Thetford, IP24 2ZB or e-mail: aboutthetfordmagazine@googlemail.com

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THETFORD PAST AND PRESENT

The past photograph taken about 1910 captures the Elizabethan House, as it was known, in the early years of the 20th century. It was opened as the Thetford Town Museum in December 1924, exactly ninety years ago, by its generous benefactor, Prince Frederick Duleep Singh.

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Fee Fi Fo Fum, come to the panto for lots of fun!

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Thetford Players bring Ben Crocker’s ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’ to life at the Carnegie Room. Due to popular demand we have increased the number of performances this year to six, including a second matinee show. Performances are listed on the advert to the right.

Join Jack from the dairy (Emma Patrick); his mum Dame Madonna Trot (Tim Lovejoy); cowman Simple Simon (Jade Balmer); Merrydale’s King Betram (Phil Pearson) and Flunkit his Royal Flunky (Liz Staight) as they go on an adventure to rescue Princess Demelza (Charlie Wilson) from the clutches of the Giant (Stuart Wright) and his sidekick, Slimeball (Mark RobinTickets on sale now!! son). Helping them along their way is Edena the Contact Leaping Hare on 01842 751975 or visit Eco-Fairy (Nicola Kurn). And of course, no Jack & www.leapinghare.org the Beanstalk panto would be complete without a cow, Daisy (Bobbie-Jo Wilson and Chloe Robinson). We are delighted that thanks to funding from Shadwell through Norfolk Community Foundation we are able to With a chorus of new and familiar faces the show offer two signed performances for the deaf on Friday 16 promises to be another spectacular of fabulous Jan and Sat 17 Jan matinee. Any businesses interested costumes and live music. Rehearsals are well in advertising in the Pantomime programme please get underway, so book now to avoid disappointment! in touch with us at thetford.players@hotmail.co.uk Tickets available from Leaping Hare.

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“LEST WE FORGET” BY THETFORD METHODIST PLAYERS Performances of “Lest We Forget” by Thetford Methodist Players were part of the” Thetford Remembers 1914-1918” project.

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A collection was taken in memory of David O’Neale OBE, a former colleague of Mrs. Serjeant, with whom she had researched the impact of the First World War on the town of Thetford. £180 was raised for Motor Neurone Disease Association. Thetford Methodist Players have been involved in four events since August 4th 2014, commemorating The Great War.

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We need a new volunteer who could take on the trapping of ferals. These are trapped, taken to the vet to be neutered, then returned to where they came from.

You would need transport but we pay your mileage. We offer training and support, all we need from volunteers is their time. This could be as little as a couple of hours a week or more if you are available.

This is Milo, approx 1 year old. He is a shy boy but once you win his trust he will be on your lap, legs in the air, having his tummy rubbed. He’s been neutered, vaccinated, blood tested and micro chipped.

We have a Christmas Bingo in Brandon British Legion on Wednesday 10th December at 7.30pm. There will be Christmas nibbles on the tables and raffle prizes and a Christmas Hamper. Look forward to seeing you there We have lots more friendly cats and kittens looking for homes. If you can offer a home to any of our rescue cats please contact us either by phone or our web site:

The last few weeks have been very busy for members of Thetford Inner Wheel. Earlier in October, nine members, including President Pat Fuller, went on a day out to the seaside at Lowestoft for the District Rally. There we met the Association President - Thelma Pascoo, who addressed the meeting after lunch.

Later in the month members held a very successful Coffee Morning at the home of our Community Service Chairman, Carol Goodchild. A magnificent £450 was raised for the Macmillan Cancer Care Fund at the West Suffolk Hospital. The club would like to thank all who supported that event. Carol will be representing the club at the launch for the new hospice for EACH late in November. At the November meeting, held at the Wereham House Hotel, the District Chairman Yvonne Eaton joined the club for dinner. After inducting Annalee Clarke as a new

member she entertained us with memories of her life in various parts of the country and told us of her chosen charity Canine Partners. It was decided to send a donation of £100 to the DEC Ebola Crisis fund. Plans are in hand for further fundraising and social events next year. Christmas Dinner is the next thing to look forward to!!! Where does the time go?

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THETFORD DOLPHINS - LINKS GALA 2014 Thetford Dolphins hosted the 2014 Links Gala at Waterworld on 25th October, welcoming swimmers from clubs in Thetford's twinned towns in Germany and the Netherlands. The Links Galas are a tradition dating back to 1973, when Thetford hosted a competition against the club from Hurth, Germany. They were joined in 1976, by De Kempvis from Spijkenisse in the Netherlands and the three teams have competed annually for the title since.

The German and Dutch teams arrived in Thetford on the Friday evening and spent the weekend staying with Dolphin's families. The hosting of visiting swimmers the 49 events. 37 p.b's from Thetford's 2 teams show by the home team's families has forged many lasting how hard all the swimmers were pushing themselves. friendships over the years. The Gala on Saturday Katharine Mold gave the Dolphins their first win of the afternoon was opened by Councillor Sylvia Armes, May- afternoon in the 12y & under 50m butterfly. There was a or of Thetford, whose inspirational opening speech was win and Club Record from Heidi Last in the 14y & under followed by a parade, as each team were applauded onto 50m butterfly, smashing the record set way back in 1994. the poolside and gave rousing renditions of their National The weekend ended with a presentation evening at Anthems. Following an exciting gala, with a huge effort the Carnegie Room, Thetford, with entertainment from all swimmers and tremendous support from team provided by a disco, as well as live music from the members and family, the Dolphins finished in 2nd place band 'Ben says Alright', fronted by Dolphins swimmer with 102 points, with Hurth taking the title with 125 points James Trayton. Hurth were presented the Trophy as and De Kempvis finishing in 3rd place with 46 points.

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Thanks so much to local photographer Maria Cooke for submitting these excellent photos of the Fireworks display on 2nd November - more photos are available on our Facebook page. Thanks also to Larry Gray for providing the town with such a great fireworks display (two in fact!).

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THETFORD REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMEMORATIONS Under threatening skies, Thetford prepared for the Remembrance Service on Sunday, 9th November. First to assemble in the square were the town representatives, led by The Worshipful, the Mayor of Thetford, Mrs. Sylvia Armes, resplendent in her regalia, followed by the town councillors all wearing their flowing robes of office. Also present were the High Sheriff of Norfolk, the Countess of Leicester, and Lady Fisher, with representatives from RAF Honington, Mildenhall, and Lakenheath.

Then, led by the Norwich Pipe Band, representatives of all the services processed through the town and swept into the square. The Thetford branch of the British Legion was followed by the RAF regiment, RAF cadets, Army Cadets, The Salvation Army, the Police Cadets, veterans from the services, and then the Scouts, Cubs, Guides, Beavers and Brownies, with representatives of the fire service bringing up the rear.

The service began, with large crowds pressed around the Market Place joining with the hymns and responses, and gradually the heavy clouds gave way to blue skies and the sun broke through. As the minister spoke the final words of the service, the clock began to chime eleven; on the final note, the Last Post sounded.

The Last Post is normally sounded at the end of the day in the British Army; in this setting, it is symbolic of the dead soldier having finished his duty and is now able to rest in peace. The Last Post was followed by a two minute silence in which to remember the fallen of the many wars that have taken places since 1914, then, as wreaths were laid, the names of those of Thetford whose names are inscribed on the war memorial were read out.

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The Thetford Branch of the Royal British Legion would like to take this opportunity in thanking everyone who participated and attended in this year’s concert and Remembrance parade and once again we were blessed with dry weather. This year is a poignant one, with it being the 100th Anniversary of the commencement of WW1, many families within our community will have paid their own private and individual respects. The Thetford Branch spent a weekend touring and visiting the Commonwealth War Graves in Belgium and France, visiting the graves of family and friends. The Branch standards paid homage and wreaths were laid in respect for the fallen in both world wars, and had the honour of taking part in the evening ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

We would also like to thank you the community for supporting the Poppy Appeal once again this year as the money raised goes in helping the members of the Armed Force’s and their families who have suffered losses and suffered terrible injury. On the 11th November the Legion along with the RAFA paraded the standards to lay a wreath on the 11th Hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month as usual, and took part in a service of remembrance at the United Reformed Church in Earl’s Street in the evening.

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Top left photo shows representatives from local American Air Force bases (Mildenhall and Lakenheath). Top right photo shows the Norwich Pipe Band and the bottom right photo shows the crowds gathered on the Market Square as the service is about to get underway. Left photo: Thetford (Breckland) Lionesses joined members of the armed forces and other organisations at the Thetford Cenotaph to pay respect on Remembrance Day to those who had fallen during the conflicts since 1914.

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Lionesses hold fasion show to support good causes Thetford (Breckland) Lionesses held a successful fashion show at the Thetford branch of M&Co. Clothes from all departments were modelled, showing each to their best advantage. A relaxing atmosphere was enjoyed, allowing people to browse the range of clothing and to purchase items. Tasty refreshments were available to complement the evening. The Lionesses thank M&Co for hosting the evening and for providing the models and also to those who supported the event. A total of £340 was raised which will be donated to the Lioness Charity “Clowns in the Sky” that supports children with brain tumours. New members welcome; for further information contact Dorothy on 0845 0833 4764.

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Thetford & District Dementia Support group The group held its own special Remembrance Day in November with a wonderful display of memorabilia and pictures provided by members of our group and our group Co-ordinator, Vanessa.

On display was artwork we had commissioned by local artist Bethany Rush, a memorial cross decorated with poppies and words of remembrance. The artwork is now available for all to enjoy in its new location at the Ancient House Museum. The group was also fortunate to be awarded £100 by the Yorkshire Building Society part of the Norwich & Peterborough Building Society, and we would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the Thetford Branch for this donation.

The group which is for people with dementia and their carers was started in August this year and runs every Friday. If you are caring for someone with memory problems, and would like to come to the group you will be made very welcome. We also offer advice and information, carers support, and guest speakers on a range of topics. We are also looking for new volunteers who can offer a regular commitment to supporting us. In return we offer free training and regular support meetings.

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Fri 28th Nov - Fri 5th Dec Baptist Church Nativity Festival Fri 5th Dec Ghost Walk Sat 6th Dec Wellmade Theatre ‘Skool Can Be Murder’ Sat 13th Dec & Fri 19th Dec Centre Stage ‘Winter Wonderland’ Wed 17th Dec Thetford Singers ‘Traditional English Christmas’ Thurs 18th Dec Thetford Thanksgiving Gathering ‘Light up a Life’ URC Fri 19th Dec Mayor’s Candlelit Service Fri 9th Jan, Sat 10th Jan, Fri 16th Jan, Sat 17th Jan Thetford Players Panto ‘Jack & The Beanstalk’

We have some lovely, unique present ideas that you won’t find elsewhere, from Santa Comes to Thetford books to the RHS Hampton Court Thetford Garden Print. From our collective noun coasters to Dad’s Army Museum merchandise. We also have a great selection of event tickets - such as panto - why not buy local this year, it’s hassle free!

Remembrance is always a time to be incredibly proud to be a Thetfordian & this year the marking of the centenary of the First World War has been particularly poignant.

The Thetford Remembers project also continues to deliver incredible experiences for the town, with the Methodist Players ‘Lest We Forget’ plays, part 2 of the Ancient House exhibition and David Osborne’s latest book launch. A big well done to all for the hard work involved.

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Thetford “Breckland” Lionesses held a social evening in aid of the Macmillan Charity at the home of Lioness President Dorothy. A quiz, followed by a tasty buffet raised a total of £66.30 which was sent to the Macmillan Charity. Thetford Lioness Club meets at 7:30 Pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at Kings Court, Earls Street. New members are welcome, for further information please contact Dorothy on 0845 8334764.

News from Rotary Club Rotarians were joined by 11 past members from all over Norfolk at their November “Old Boys” Dinner.

The Speaker was Andrew Blenkiron, Estate Manager at the Euston Estate.

He gave interesting details of his first three years in the post, including the construction of two large irrigation lakes and a sola array near to Honington airfield. His work is not wholly agricultural as he is involved in the restoration of the Park Land including excavation of the ornamental lakes and the organisation of an increasing number of events being held on the Estate. Tenant Farmer James Stamper gave the vote of thanks. A raffle raised £145 towards the Rotary Polio Campaign. At the end of the meeting the members also agreed to donate £500 to the DEC Ebola appeal.

Wild Walks in Thetford Join our monthly group walk for adults in Thetford; the walks are varied in route and topic, each providing an opportunity to learn something different about the wildlife and heritage of Thetford and the Brecks. This is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors in the fresh air, meet new people and enjoy learning more about what can be found on your doorstep. For any budding nature enthusiasts, complete beginners and budding photographers you’ll have the chance to see brilliant urban wildlife such as kingfishers up close. No need to book just meet us at the Captain Mainwaring statue in the bus station car park 15 minutes before the start of the walk.

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New World War One Thetford History Book launched on Friday, with evidence for the famous Christmas 1914 truce Thetford saw on Friday the launch of a new book at the town’s Ancient House Museum by the highly respected local historian, David Osborne. A Small Fragment of the Great War tells the distinctive and unexpected story of the town’s involvement in the First World War. The book includes a transcript of a letter from Thetford man Albert Wyatt, which forms one of the tangible pieces of evidence for the truce on Christmas day 1914, now featured in the 2014 Christmas advertisement by one of the major supermarkets. The advert was filmed in East Anglia and there has been debate about the accuracy of the accuracy of the events portrayed, Military Historian Taff Gillingham who was involved in the project told the BBC that evidence for the events had come from a letter from the Thetford soldier Corporal Wyatt.

Wyatt wrote in 1914: ‘I regard this as the most historic day ever spent on the battlefield. I arrived in the trenches 24th December and found everything quiet. There was no rifle firing, when we heard someone singing Christmas hymns. Then all at once there were shouts of, “Three cheers for the English”. To our surprise the voice came from the German trenches. Then both our men and the Germans started singing hymns together.

‘On Christmas morning it was very thick and we could not see far in front of us until about mid-day. Then we heard the Germans shouting, “Come over here – we will not fire!” They got out of their trenches and started walking about on the top. Our chaps seeing them did the same.

Then all at once came the surprise. The Germans started walking towards our trenches and two or three of our chaps went out to meet them. When they met, the Germans, speaking in English, wished them a “Merry Christmas.”

‘Then came the fun. Everybody on each side walked out to the middle of the two firing lines, and shaking hands wished each other a “Merry Christmas.” To our surprise we found we were fighting men old enough to be our fathers and they told us they had had enough of the war, as they were nearly all married men. We finished up in the same old way, kicking a football about between the two firing lines. So football in the firing lines between the British and Germans is the truth, as I was one who played.’

Florrie Clarke, the teenage daughter of the Official Town Crier and Bill Poster. When he went off to fight in 1916, his daughter took up her father’s bell and is shown in the book in photographs putting up recruitment posters.. There is the history of the Royal Flying Corps at nearby Snarehill Airfield, tank testing just outside Thetford and the many human stories of all the young men who went to serve in Flanders and other areas of conflict.

David Osborne’s book forms part of the Thetford Remembers 1914 – 1918 project supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, Norfolk County Council, and others. The book launch was well attended and Paul Smyth, Chairman of the Communities Committee at Norfolk County Council, said about the Thetford Remembers project: “The First World War impacted on the lives of millions of people, and each of them has their own story to tell. This project highlights some of those stories, and is testament to the Town’s collaborative spirit and commitment to commemorate the experiences of its war-time residents. It should appeal to anyone with an interest in the war, which is one of the most significant events in our country’s history.’

Stuart Wright, Deputy Mayor of Thetford said “I was thrilled to be present at the launch of David Osborne’s book which will be a great reference book for future generations and allows a greater understanding of Thetford’s role in the first world war.”

The book is only available at the Ancient House Museum, Thetford open 10 – 4pm Monday to Saturday.Admission is free and the Museum also features an exhibition Thetford and the First World War, which also opened on the 11th November.

The book is priced at £8.95. All proceeds are to be used for further commemorative activities in the town.

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Update: Winter 2014/15 Who we are We are a small local charity aiming to improve Thetford.

We have a Board of Trustees, all of which are residents including local councillors and community representatives.

We have previously delivered our own football coaching activities at the ballpark and they will continue through the winter. We have a team of sessional staff and volunteers who deliver the sessions and we’ve previously had hundreds of young people attend these activities.

We also deliver a weekly garening club and run an allotment at the London Road allotment site.

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

Gardening club now on Saturdays with weekday evening sessions due to take place at Charles Burrell Centre plus trips to be organised. Contact Andrea Jarrold on 07951 278522.

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

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News from Thetford Probus Chemist talks about his best sellers It’s fortunate that those responsible for organising speaker programmes are frequently very capable speakers themselves and this was certainly the case when Probus’s Danny Jeffrey filled in for the scheduled speaker at the club’s November meeting.

His off-the-cuff talk covered a 33-year-long career at local chemical company, Jeyes and his work developing many of the company’s famous products. Starting at their then Plaistow plant in East London, Danny was first appointed Chief Microbiologist then, after they moved to Thetford, Chief Chemist.

Probus’s Danny Jeffery who talked about his 33-year long career at Jeyes

He played a pivotal role in the formulation of a wide range of products that are household names not only in Britain but around the world. Everything from bleach, washing and cleaning liquids, soap and, of course, the novel toilet cleaner dubbed Bloo that became a bestseller with annual sales of 150 million blocks.

the British Association of Chemical Specialities and has many local interests besides his membership of Thetford Probus. He has served as a governor of Rosemary Musker School, a member of the environment committee of the Thetford Society and is President of the Thetford Liberal Democrats Association.

“Developing and perfecting this product was one of my most challenging jobs,” recalled Danny. “The blocks have to last for at least a month, but being submerged in water demands a composition that only allows it to dissolve gradually. It took about a year to get it right and several years to obtain patent to protect the formulation.”

Taking the meeting for the first time was newly appointed chairman, Mike Brindle. His predecessor Trevor Burlingham, who has stepped down because of illness, thanked Mike for his help as Secretary during his years as Chairman. Les Howard has now taken on the role as Secretary. Member, Mike Kew, paid tribute to Arthur Everett, who died in November. Arthur was an honorary member, having joined Probus in 1989 and served as past Chairman. Members showed their respect by holding a minute’s silence.

Danny spoke about his work on many disinfectants, insecticides, germicides and antiseptics, some for agriculture, helping prevent and control foul pest and foot and mouth disease in cattle, while others for domestic use, such as anti-louse shampoo to prevent head lice in humans. Retiring in 1994, Danny is a past chairman of

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Some people are lucky enough to have space in their gardens for fruit trees and now is a good time to go out pruning apples and pears to keep the centre open. This does not apply to plums which have to be pruned in the summer. December is also a good month to plant new fruit trees so that they can start to establish roots before the severe frosts.

If you do have trays of apples it can be a nasty shock to attempt to pick up one which has started to rot. Imagine how much worse it is to try to grasp a marrow that has gone soft! There is nothing to get hold of and it took a fish slice to clear the gunge up – ah well, all good for the compost heap. I then checked the apples and found several sad ones needed removing. Any fruit or vegetable in store needs the occasional check.

If you want to plant some bare-root raspberry plants, you can clear and prepare the area now so that you easily set them when they become available. Autumn fruiting rasperries are my preference; they don’t seem to suffer from bird attack or grubs and I was picking the odd handful of berries until mid-Novermber this year – such a special flavour in a fruit salad. They don’t take up much room so why not give them a try?

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It is gardening law to put a tennis ball in a fish pond to help deter ice from forming across the whole surface.

I have never had a pond but it sounds good sense. I certainly plan to put some protection around the outside tap. You can buy protective covers but a home-made bubble wrap version will also do the job. That’s if you have any bubble-wrap left from making a snug area in your greenhouse for delicate plants.

We all enjoyed seeing our neighbours’ tubs and hanging baskets all summer, and now the containers can be filled with ivy, heathers and pansies for a splash of brightness to last through the winter. A tub of winter plants can make an excellent Christmas present too. While you’re thinking of presents for others, you might want to treat yourself to the gift of membership of the TCAC – with monthly talks, a non-profit shop, a BBQ, 3 shows, a trip etc. it’s excellent value for £6.50!

Happy Christmas to all readers. Sue Pilgrim

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Wednesday 17th December, 10am to noon in the town precinct

Come Join Us At

Carol Singing in aid of Cancer Research U.K. Ring Thetford 761826 for details Thetford Conservative Club Dec 6th Gorden Blackwood Dec 13th Gary Page Dec 20thTramps Disco Dec 24th Susan Jayne Dec 31st Gary Page

All Proceeds Go To Helping Adults and Children On The Autistic Spectrum

We have bingo raffles and jackpot joker every Saturday night. Do come along and enjoy yourselves. We have a lot of fun.

Maggie Black - Entertainments Manager

Bargains Galore Outside the Methodist Church, Tanner Street

Saturday 6th December at 9.45am

Gifts • Bric-a-Brac • Toys • Books Don’t miss the best bargains in town

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Christmas Social - Fish & Chip supper, £7.50 per person At Thetford Sports & Social Club FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2014

The Guildhall, Theord 7.30 pm

We will be joined by Richard Howitt MEP & other guests Contact: 07742157967

Tickets £7 (£6 concessions) available from Leaping Hare, King Street, Theord 01842 751975 Theord Singers is a registered charity (No 269142) and a member of Making Music

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Services at St Cuthbert’s

Carols by Candlelight Christmas Eve, 7:00pm The essential Christmas evening - with mince pies to follow!

Church of the Nazarene, Croxton Road, Thetford.

Sunday 7th December 8.00am Holy Communion and 10.30am Christingle service. No evening service this week.

Sunday 14th December 8.00am & 10.30am Holy Communion Friday 19th December - Civic Service Sunday 21st December 8.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am Morning prayer and 7pm - Carol service Wednesday 24th December 4pm, Crib service, 11.30pm Holy Communion Thursday 25th December - All age worship Sunday 28th December 8.00am & 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday 4th January 8.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am All age worship and 6.30pm Choral evening prayer

Thetford Voices is once again looking for young singers to join its annual Christmas holiday workshop and go Carolling, this year on Monday 22nd December.

During the week there are services of Morning Prayer at 9.00am on Tuesday/Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday there is a service of Holy Communion at 10.30am.

Special services at our other churches include:

Sunday 7th December at Croxton 6.30pm Carol Service Sunday 14th December at Kilverston 3.00pm Carol Service Thursday 18th December at Cloverfield 7.30pm Carol Service Sunday 21st December at GraceChurch Abbey Estate 4.00pm Carol service at East Wretham, 5pm. Wednesday 24th December at Cloverfield 5.00pm Crib service at Croxton 10.00pm Crib Service at Kilverston at 11.30pm Holy Communion

Christmas Eve at St Andrew’s Church, Kilverstone Come and join us in our beautiful mediaeval Church at 11.30pm for a Candlelit Midnight Christmas Communion Service with traditional Carols.

Singers aged from 6-16 are invited to meet at 11.30 in the Williamson Hall of Grammar School to rehearse carols and Christmas songs before an afternoon travelling by coach to perform in residential homes across Thetford. While singing, we shall be collecting for EACH and the children at Quidenham Hospice.

We end the day in concert in St Peter’s Church at 6.30 (to 7.15) with guests joining us to perform for families, friends and members of the public. There is no charge for the day, made possible through the support of Thetford Grammar School, Coach Services of Thetford and Thetford Town Council. 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 John Weeks on 01842 820060.

THETFORD METHODIST CHURCH - 16th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL - December 10th - 14th 2014. Church Open

9.30am- 4.30pm Each day. Theme: ‘A star is born’. Come and enjoy the joy of Christmas in a beautiful setting. Entrance is free but donations welcomed for the Macmillan Nurses Appeal and the Turning Point charity for slum children in Kenya.

Special Events and Services: Saturday 13th December, 12noon onwards - Christmas Lunch, £6 per person. 7.30pm The Magic of Christmas in Song with the Mead Singers from Bury St Edmunds and the Stage coach youngsters.

Sunday 14th December, 10.30am Tree Festival Service, led by Mrs J Browne. 4pm - Festival Closing Sevice, led by Rev Solomon Joseph, featuring ‘Seriously Saxy’

Carols by Candlelight Come and celebrate with the Choir Thetford Methodist Church Sunday, 21st December at 4pm.

Everyone welcome Mince pies and Tea / Coffee to follow

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December 2014 NEW Board Games Group!

Meets weekly on a Friday morning, 10.30am – 12.30pm at Thetford Library. Just turn up on the day; it’s free, and play a game or learn a new one!

Reading Group The December meeting is on Friday 12th December, starting at 2.30pm.

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

The December meeting will take place on Friday 12th December, 5.45pm – 6.45pm.

Story Time Activities with Sure Start at Thetford Library!

Why not come along to these free, fun sessions with Sure Start at the library? No need to book, just turn up on the day! Wednesday 3rd December, 10am – 11am “Jack Frost” – Christmas arts and crafts.

Wednesday 10th December, 10am – 11am “Jesus’ Christmas Party”- Christmas arts and crafts.

Wednesday 17th December, 10am – 11am VENUE & THEME TO BE CONFIRMED. Please contact Sure Start for more information on 01842 766438.

Opening hours at Thetford Library Monday : 8.30am –5.30pm Tuesday: 8.30am –5.30pm Wednesday : 8.30am – 1pm Thursday : 8.30am – 5.30pm Friday : 8.30am – 7pm Saturday : 9am – 1pm

On Monday December 8th, Breckland Council will be at Thetford Library to give information on what they can now recycle. The team will be in the library between 12.30pm -3pm to answer your recycling queries.

Christmas Opening Hours Xmas Opening: Normal opening hours apply, a part from: Thursday December 25th – CLOSED Friday December 26th - CLOSED

Thetford Audio Book Club with NNAB Are you visually impaired? Come and enjoy audio books with people who understand. At Thetford Library Friday 12th December, 10.30 am – 12 noon.

To find out more please call Mark or Elaine: 01603 629558 or email: marksmith@nnab.co.uk

Thursday January 1st - CLOSED Thetford Library, Raymond Street, Thetford IP24 2EA • Tel: 01842 752048 e-mail: thetford.lib@norfolk.gov.uk www.twitter.com/NorfolkLibs

Books and Buggies Meet Up Are you a parent/carer with children aged 0-4 years?

Why not come to the library on a Monday morning to meet with friends for a chat & listen to a story.

These free sessions are held every Monday during term-time between 10am – 11.30am and you are welcome to stay for the whole session or drop –in.

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Baby Bounce & Rhyme Times Songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers and their parents/carers.

Tuesday 2nd December, 10.30am – 11.00am.

Tuesday 16th December, 10.30am - 11.00am.

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

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Attleborough Boxing Club A sell out show, electric atmosphere and rapturous support for Thetford youngsters at Attleborough Boxing Club's home show at The Connaught Hall on Sat Nov 8th. Valiant performances from debutants Misha Viasiljev, Roni Dean and Connor Holloway, Roni and Connor both stopping their opponents to win by TKO. Victorious also Santiago Weaver, Harry Burst and Ben Clarke all winning by points after 3 gruelling rounds.

Milo Clay deservedly achieving bout of the night.

The Thetford youngsters stole the show leaving the audience mesmerised and impressed by the exceptionally high standard of boxing, strength, stamina and skill on display in all 18 bouts that took place on the evening. The successful club now have many talented members from Thetford.

With so many members travelling from Thetford, Attleborough Boxing Club have now brought boxing directly into the town and are holding Boxer Connor Holloway talks to Coach Matt Dean training sessions on a Monday evening at Thetford Academy, the sessions are open to all, juniors Deadline for inclusion in the January About 10 to 16, 6pm, seniors 17+, 7.15pm. For more Thetford magazine is the 10th December. information or to book a place please ring 01953457329 E-mail: orDKM email: succeed@attleboroughabc.co.uk Services:DKM Services 20/03/2014 13:50 Pageaboutthetfordmagazine@googlemail.com

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You may not be aware of just how much fantastic work goes on within the town and how many volunteers are involved. The Town Council would like to express their sincere thanks for all their efforts. Its part of what makes our town so special. Reporting issues, though, can be a complicated business so the Town Council are currently workng on a helpful flyer and an update to their website (which should go live early in 2015). In the meantime here’s how to report any issues that you might come across within the town: For litter, dog mess, waste, abandoned vehicles, noise or nuisance, contact Breckland District Council: www.breckland.gov.uk – go to the top right of the home page and select ‘Report It’ and then choose a topic from the list, a form will appear for you to complete. Alternatively you can email the issue to contactus@breckland.gov.uk or call customer services on 01362 656870 (Monday to Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 5pm).

For street lighting or highways contact Norfolk County Council: www.norfolk.gov.uk – go to the top left of the home page select ‘Report’ and then scroll down until you find what you need. Allternatively call 0344 8008020 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). You may prefer to visit www.fixmystreet.com as this site allows you to report, view or discuss local problems without the need to work out whose responsible for what – someone else does that for you.

We would urge everyone to report everything they can – help us to help you.

Don’t forget that you may have a local residents group, working hard for your area – visit www. thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk and select ‘links’. In addition you also have 16 Councillors who represent you. Alternatively call us on 01842 754247 or call into King’s House just behind the Thomas Paine statue.

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