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

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

The specials menu for Zaks American Diner that’s opening soon in the former Bridge Pub will be getting a Thetford twist with the introduction of three new burgers.

The ‘A11 burger’, the ‘Portugueser’ and the ‘Dads Army burger’ will be added in homage to the town. at our recent event we will be making a donation to the Foodbank that is based there and we look forward to using the Centre in the future for our training activities”.

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

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

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

Zaks was established in 1976 and since then has built a passionate customer following. The business is a Norwich institution having started as a “caravan” in the centre of the city before quickly expanding to the Mousehold restaurant in the late 1970’s, then Waterside in the 1980’s.

In 1999 Zaks was acquired by Blue Sky Leisure, which then opened Zaks Poringland in 2005. The business has capitalised on the recent growth in the informal dining market experiencing strong year on year turnover growth for the last 5 years. The Zaks Diner at Mousehold Heath and Zaks Waterside Grill & Bar on Barrack Street in Norwich and Zaks Diner in Poringland Diner all offer their famous burgers as well an extensive choice of authentic American Food in a fun and relaxed environment. Zaks’ current locations are all neighbourhood based. This is part of its unique proposition and success as their diners are meeting places for the local community and form a social hub for the areas in which they operate.

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

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

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

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

Community Hero, About Thetford Magazine C/o 21 Crecy Mews, Thetford, IP24 2ZB or E-mail: aboutthetfordmagazine@googlemail.com Nominations must be received by the 15th of each month

Vera moved to Thetford from London in 1963, where she became a carer at the Cottage Hospital for 20 years.

In 1970 Vera became a Occupational Rehab Assistant and continued with this role till 1991 when she retired.

We are very grateful that Thetford Garden Centre are the official sponsor of this feature and donate £50 each month to the winner Our January ‘Community Hero’ receives his reward.... and donates it to charity.

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

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

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

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

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

What’s it all about?

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

We congratulate Digby for his continuous hard work, and commitment to our town.

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

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

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

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

‘Your Budget, Your Decision’ is a Participatory Budgeting (PB) scheme being delivered by local ‘Your Budget,inYour Decision’withis the a Participatory Budgeting (PB) scheme being by‘Local local organisations partnership Breckland Pride Board across Breckland.

PB isdelivered defined as organisations in partnership with the Breckland Pride Board across Breckland.

PB is defined as ‘Local people deciding how to allocate part of a public budget’. £10,000 has been made available to fund people deciding howand to allocate part parish of a public £10,000 has been Pride madeBoard available to fund projects in Thetford surrounding areas,budget’. which meet the Breckland priorities of Getting projectsActive: in Thetford and surrounding parish areas, which meet the Breckland Pride Board priorities of 1. Getting older people and carers active Getting Active: 2.1.Getting and carers parentsactive active Gettingyoung olderchildren people and 3. Getting towns and and villages activeactive 2. Getting young children parents 4. Getting workplaces active 3. Getting towns and villages active 4. Getting workplaces active Applications for the Participatory Budgeting fund have now closed. A panel of community representatives and elected members reviewed the eligibility of thenow applications 16 applicants will be Applications for the Participatory Budgeting fund have closed. Areceived panel ofand community representaput to the public vote.

The power is in your hands to decide which projects receive a share of the funding! tives and elected members reviewed the eligibility of the applications received and 16 applicants will be

put to the public vote. The power is in your hands to decide which projects receive a share of the funding!

The community panel decided to split the total allocation of £10,000 into two types of funding: £7,500 for Town and £2,500 for Rural applicants, which is representative of the proportional number of The community panel decided to split the total allocation of £10,000 into two types of funding: £7,500 applications from the different areas. Awards of the amount applied for, up to £1,000, will be decided by for Town and £2,500 for Rural applicants, which is representative of the proportional number of public vote, with members of the public invited to vote for their favourite three projects in each category. applications from the different areas. Awards of the amount applied for, up to £1,000, will be decided by public vote, with the public invited to vote for theirare favourite threetoprojects in each Residents in members Thetford ofand surrounding Parishes invited attend thecategory.

Public Decision event on Wednesday 4th March, 5.30-9.00pm at the Keystone Innovation Residents in Road Thetford surroundingapplicants Parisheswill are invited to attend the Public Centre, Croxton whereand the shortlisted present their projects and compete for Tuesday March, Decision on your Wednesday 4th March, 5.30-9.00pm at the Keystone Innovation your votes.event To book place call3rd Maria on 01842 768300 or email info@keystonetrust.org.uk Centre, Croxton Road where the shortlisted applicants will present their projects and compete for To booktoyour place Maria 01842 768300 emailby info@keystonetrust.org.uk Ifyour youvotes. are unable attend thecall event youoncan still have youror say visiting Thetford Leisure Centre, Thetford Academy or Thetford Town Council – Kings House and completing a voting slip If you are unable to attend event your say byvotes visiting Leisure by Monday 2nd March.

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Centre, Thetford Academy or Thetford Town Council – Kings House and completing a voting slip

by Monday 2nd March. Please note you can only vote once, multiple votes will not be counted.

Rural applicants – Funding available: £2,500 1 Head Microphones, Garboldisham Amateur Dramatic Society - £500 To invest in new audio equipment to support the production and enjoyment of theatrical performances for the community.

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

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

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

Town applicants – Funding available: £7,500 5 Thetford Skatepark, Thetford Town Council - £1,000 To provide signage, publicity and an opening ceremony for Thetford's new skate park when it opens.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information about the Participatory Budgeting fund please contact Sadie Harvey, Director of Community Services, Keystone Development Trust on 01842 757349 or email sadie.harvey@keystonetrust.org.uk

THETFORD PAST AND PRESENT

Until the mid-1960s St Nicholas Street was lined with houses, shops and industrial buildings. The past photograph of St Nicholas Street was taken about 1969, soon after the ‘inner relief’ road was constructed.

Past & present photographs from the David Osborne Collection.

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Learn, laugh, and live!

Piloting hovercraft and abseiling down a 170-metre tower might not appear to be the average challenge for people in their ‘third age’, but that’s exactly what some members of the University of the Third Age get up to. Including members of Thetford U3A, where there’s plenty of appetite for adventure, extreme or otherwise.

As well as learning more about the world and doing things they never had time for when they were bringing up families or in full-time employment.

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

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

Anyone of any age can join Thetford U3A, as long as you are retired, semi-retired or no longer looking after the family. You don't even have to live in Thetford.

Many of our members live in the nearby villages and communities. Monthly general meetings are held in the Carnegie Room opposite the Library, and everyone is welcome (non members pay £2 on the door, which is refunded to those who join on the same day).

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Please note there will be no other services running during these clinics.

25th April 2015 If you are seriously ill, you should continue to call 999 or attend your nearest A&E department.

The A&E department will treat patients with: • serious medical emergencies posing an immediate threat to a person’s health or life e.g. stroke or heart attack • serious head injury - loss of consciousness • accidental or deliberate overdose of drugs • severe allergic reaction • severe blood loss • emergency care following an operation

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Take Good Care of Yourself

By Dr Matt Piccaver

Everyday when we open our papers, look at our tablets or watch the news, we can't help but read about the National Health Service. "NHS in crisis" seems to be the message, whichever direction you look in.

The NHS of Aneurin Bevan's day was not designed for the challenges it now faces. A growing and aging population, with the added scourge of obesity, places mounting pressure on our health service. Couple to that the "everything now" culture we seem to be developing, and it's no wonder we're all buckling under the strain.

We seem to have forgotten that illness is allowed.

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

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

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

The more that is given, the more that is taken. I sus-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Maths, English & ESOL classes Thetford April 2015

Thetford and District Dementia Support Group

Thetford Methodist Church Hall Maths – All day. Mondays 09:30am – 12:00 & 12:30pm – 3pm, 12 weeks - FREE

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

Thetford Riversdale Centre English – Basics (reading & writing), Tuesday & Wednesday 12:30 – 3pm, 12 weeks - FREE English – All day Thursdays 09:30am – 12:00 & 12:30pm – 3pm. 12 weeks - FREE ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Monday & Friday 09:30am – 12:00 higher level 12:30 – 3pm lower level, 12 weeks - £195.00 Benefits rate - JSA or ESA (WRAG) - FREE

This March our group is proud to support Dementia UK with their national “Time for a Cuppa” event in aid of the Admiral Nurse service. Come and join us at our fundraise event: Friday March 6th between, 11.am & 3pm

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Caroline King - Beauty Geek…

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

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

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

hydration and that entails drinking lots of water to flush the system.

Having a good night’s sleep and eating a well balanced diet will all give you a good start too. A good overall even skin tone and complexion can be achieved with the right foundation also.

I swear by a brand Caroline King will be fielding called Airbase which is a your beauty questions each month silicone based product that moulds to your skin and doesn’t shift all day. It has durability, it’s waterproof and it is a concealer, powder and foundation product all in one. It is a professional brand, but that also means that you are getting a highly pigmented, intense product, which in turn means you will need less to achieve the desired effect. I use this make up for all my professional work such as editorial, theatrical and wedding make up overs and it’s never failed!

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

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“I’ve been struggling with my finances for a while, and now it’s got to the point where I can’t afford bills like council tax, rent or mortgage. I’m worried that if I can’t find a solution soon, I might lose my home.

What can I do?”

The months after Christmas can be particularly tough with the extra expenses over the festive period putting even more pressure on household budgets. However, with the right help there are ways to get on top of your outstanding bills.

Firstly, the earlier you get help with debt problems the easier it is to get them sorted. Trying to carry on as if everything is normal can make things worse, as debts can pile up quickly. Letting creditors, like your landlord or mortgage lender, know you may be unable to pay them is key. Creditors should consider reasonable repayment plans and may be able to offer you more time to pay.

It is important that you prioritise paying certain debts, such as the rent, mortgage or energy bills, first to keep a roof over your head and the heating on. Depending on your circumstances you may be able to get support through benefits, so it is worth checking this with the Department for Work and Pensions. If you are unable to pay your council tax debt the local authority may agree to let you pay a reduced payment over a longer period or even (in exceptional circumstances) write off the debt, although you will have to keep paying your ongoing bill going forward.

Drawing up a proper budget can help identify areas you can cut down on. Before you turn to a loan to cover costs, think carefully and find out what this means for any future repayments, and interest that will be due on the loan.

Citizens Advice Bureaux offer free, confidential and independent advice and may be able to help you get debt-free by looking at appropriate options available for you. If you need help, please telephone Thetford CAB on 01842 752777.

Also, if you have a couple of hours to spare and would like to volunteer at your local CAB, we offer full training and support. Please pop in or telephone for an application form.

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Bollards Over recent months, the number and variety of vehicles using the pedestrianised area covering King Street, Tanner Street and the Riverside Walk areas has increased and prompted several complaints from businesses, residents and pedestrians. The area is ONLY accessible to emergency vehicles and those who have already sought and received permission from Norfolk County Council. Therefore the bollards at the top of King Street (Well Street end) will shortly be reinstated and an application has also been submitted to Norfolk County Council to seek to have bollards installed at Tanner Street to prevent non-emergency access to the pedestrianised area here. Should you need to apply for permission to enter the area, please contact Highways at Norfolk County Council on 0345 800 8020.

Commonwealth Fly The Flag Event - Monday 9th March 2015 All 22 Town Councils in Norfolk will join with the 8 Local Authorities in the County to raise the Commonwealth Flag as part of Commonwealth Day 2015. This unique initiative, building on highly successful inaugural events held last year, will see over 650 Commonwealth Flags raised. It has caught the attention of participants around the world, enabling people of all ages in their local communities to become involved and join with others worldwide in a widespread public expression of commitment to the Commonwealth. Each ceremony will involve a specially written Commonwealth Affirmation being read out prior to the raising of the flag at 10.00 a.m. on the morning of the 9th March. Thetford Town Council will hold its own Service outside of King’s House, King Street on Monday 9th March 15 commencing at 09.50 a.m. In addition to Councillor representation, invitations have been sent to local youth organisations as well as other related VIP’s/organisations.

Match-funded PCSO Consultation Event – Thursday 12th March Residents are being asked to have their say on whether they wish the Town Council to participate in a scheme to match fund a dedicated PCSO (this is in addition to the normal number of PCSOs for the town) in partnership with Norfolk Constabulary. On the 12th March 15, residents will be able to visit the Small Court in the Guildhall on the Market Place in Thetford between 3.00pm and 7.00pm to find out more information about the scheme and vote for their preference. More information is available on the website.

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Thetford (Breckland) Lionesses welcomed Lois Baker, Community Ranger, from Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve. Lois gave a fascinating talk about the National Trust’s oldest nature reserve and England’s most famous Fen. The fen has raised pathways which allows easy access to view the many species of birds, insects and plant life, making the fen suitable for most to visit.

There is opportunity to hire a bicycle or to take a boat trip along the waterways. The visitor centre has many displays to enjoy and interact with. Wicken Fen is part of the National Trust which is reliant on membership and donations to fund maintaining and developing the fenland area. Lois was presented with a donation which will assist in the Fen’s development.

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The members of Thetford Rotary were entertained by local Funeral Director Mark Skinner who gave an interesting talk on the changes to the Funeral Business in the last 30 years.

Mark started his career as a carpentry apprentice to Harvey Adams in Brandon, eventually taking over the business.

The changes he has experienced are a significant drop in demand for religious funerals, the replacement of hymns by pop music, the novelty hearses including a yellow Reliant Robin, and the vast range of coffins and ashes urns now available. There is also a move back to Victorian Mourning Jewellery containing ashes of the deceased.He warned members of the increasing costs involved especially Burial and Crematorium fees.

He has to take care of what is included in the coffin at cremations, apparently large amounts of alcohol can damage the installation. An increasing amount of metal hips, knees and other joints are recovered. The Crematoriums can sell the metal but cannot keep the proceeds. Bury Crematorium donates the money to Bury Hospital children wards.

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

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

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

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Thetford Flower Club

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

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

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Thetford Garden and Allotment Club The phrase “mad as March hares” could be applied to the garden with everything bursting into life (especially the weeds). So now is the time to do a thorough sort-out if you want to stay in control through the rest of the year.

Like the house, the garden benefits from a spring-clean.

As well as removing dead material that has blown into the corners, you should cut back perennials that have made it through the winter. It is particularly tempting to leave ornamental grasses that still look well but there will be a much better show if you trim them back now.

Big clumps of perennials can also be divided to spread the display of your favourite flowers.

If you plan to treat yourself to some bulbs to flower in the late summer and autumn, consider getting some Nerines. They are also known as Guernsey Lilies or Cornish Lilies but in fact come from South Africa.

Consequently they like a sandy soil and full sun so just the thing for a sheltered spot in our gardens. Several places in Thetford have splendid shows with clouds of delicate pink lilies in September. There are tender types so look for the name Amarylis Bowdenii which is hardy.

Plant them near the surface and let them crowd close together for the best results.

Vegetable seeds can be sown as the ground warms up but give priority to parsnips if you intend to grow them.

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

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

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

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

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Brandon Camera Club Spring hopefully is on its’ way and what better excuse to get outside, start a new interest and record those new beginnings. Join us at Brandon Camera Club and find out a more about photography and how to catch that ‘special moment’. It is not necessary to buy the most expensive camera and equipment the market can offer; there are experts among us who can guide you to the cheaper options and still enable you to get wonderful results. We are always looking at innovative ways for us to test the waters before making that all important decision – “What camera shall I buy?”

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

We like to try to keep the art of film photography alive and each year hold a competition for ‘snapshots’; photographs taken with a film camera.

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

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

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Fri 6th March ‘Time for a cuppa’ Dementia UK fundraiser day.

Fri 13th March Ghost Walk - last one this season!

Sun 15th March Action for Children Mud & Mayhem 10K & Duathlon Fri 20th March Mayor’s Ball Wed 25th March Thetford Singer’s Concert Thurs 26th March Garden & Allotment Club Monday - Thursday 10am - 3pm Flower Arranging talk by Louise Bond Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 3pm Sat 28th March Dad’s Army Museum opens Come & join our brilliant team: Sat 4th April Thetford Players Craft Fair Fri 24th April EACH Nook Appeal Quiz We are looking for volunteers to join our happy th team that do such a great job promoting Fri 15 May Laughing Hare Comedy Club Thetford. Do you have a love of Thetford and Sat 30th May Boxing Night want to share your enthusiasm for the town?

We don’t need much - honest!! Can you give Almost a Panto? It certainly was! us 2 hours a month? That’s all we need, we’ll Leaping Hare were very pleased to support obviously take more if you can offer it but don’t Thetford Methodist Players in their latest think this needs to be lots of your time - it really show and had a very enjoyable time - still recovering from the shock of the Dame mind, doesn’t. but that’s what panto is all about!

Our volunteers come from all age ranges and backgrounds and they all have their favourite things, some love the natural environment and share with others their experience of local walks. One is the organiser of Thetford Open Gardens, to name but a few of her roles! We also have Thetford’s Town Crier as part of the team, fortunately he is just a little quieter in the shop. However, you do not need any special talents whatsoever, Jake, our office manager, will teach you everything you need to know.

We’re busy bees at Leaping Hare, the Harey Leapers, as we like to call our very special volunteers are getting ready for the new season and planning some exciting new Thetford products. We know its not quite Summer yet but we like to be ready, so our new season opening hours (March to October) are:

Our latest volunteer has given us some top tips on re-arranging the shop - our regular customers will know that we do like to change our display regularly and love to bring new Thetford things to the town - look out in next month’s About Thetford for more shop news.

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

Fundraising Quiz Night – 24th April - Carnegie Rooms All proceeds in aid of EACH Nook Project Who doesn’t like a quiz night? This one is part of an overall fundraising effort by Diane & Nicola, who are also walking the Peddar’s Way and Norfolk Coastal Path, 93 miles, from 11th to 17th May, finishing at Cromer, dressed as a crab/lobster for the Crab & Lobster festival.

It was the initial idea of Diane to undertake the walk and has been given the full backing and support of her employer Parker Hannifin Thetford.

Diane said: “My work colleague Rod King has a daughter Eden who has been given such brilliant supportive care by EACH Quidenham hospice throughout her young life, she has a condition called Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, which causes congenital muscle weakness.

The walk and quiz evening is just something that we felt we could organise to fundraise on their behalf and hope many individuals and businesses can pledge their support to help us achieve that.” £5 per person or £25 for team of 6 Doors open 7pm (Bar open) Quiz commences 7.30pm Quiz finishes approx 9.45 – 10pm, music and bar will stay open until 11pm

To book your place contact Leaping Hare – see full box office details below.

Can’t come along but want to help? No problem - you can still help by pledging directly to the website www.justgiving.com/diane-wheeler or contribute a raffle prize.

Buy tickets/merchandise from our Box Office/Shop at 20 King Street, Thetford Tel: 01842 751975, 07802 701911 and on line at www.leapinghare.org ‘like’ our facebook page www.facebook.com/leapinghare

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

We've seen lots of new faces and some very loyal friends in our new premises and, generally speaking, everyone has been really positive about the move.

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

The Art Studio opens at Charles Burrell Centre

Local artist Kevin Moore has set up The Art Studio in February at the Charles Burrell Centre in Thetford. He is offering a variety of art lessons on drawing & painting from Monday to Thursday, including Paintclub & Sketchclub on Monday & Thursday For more details look us up on Facebook: evenings from 6.30-9pm. All abilities are www.facebook.com/thetfordtoylibrary Come and welcome, suitable for 9-75 years plus. visit us (opening times below) or call 07919551549. To book in or for further details please email: Opening times; Monday: 9am - 1pm, Wednesday: kevinmoore758@btinternet.com or ring: 01842 9am - 12pm, Friday: 9am-12pm & 12:45pm-2:30pm, 750060. When arriving just follow the pencils & you will M&S Breckland Motors:Business Card 26/04/2014 find 17:3 New Abbey Garage:Abbey Saturday: 12pm - 2pm The Art Studio!

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News from the Charles Burrell Centre

by Mark Snowdon, Centre Manager

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

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

Not only is space available at competitive rates but also comes with a unique opportunity to establish business and community relations within a growing and thriving facility. This makes the location ideal for new or expanding businesses and organisations.

The former classrooms have already seen drastic renovations as they take on new leases of life.

Long term plans at the site include rconverting tennis courts to a games arena, developing external grounds to provide sports opportunities as well as securing 100% occupancy of the main site. If you would like more information or to view the rooms available please contact: marksnowdon@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

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

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team won two matches, the visitors won two - and the other match ended all square. That left the overall scores level and Henfield prevailed in a tense finale.

His team-mates were Dan Traher, David Ball, Ian Farnham and Paul Pearce. Thetford team captain Kevin Cooke said: "All our team members played well and it was a great win - hopefully the first of many."

Thetford Golf Club's men's team began the long road to potential glory in the Mail on Sunday Golf Classic with a tremendous first round win away to local rivals Bury St Edmunds.

A couple of years ago Thetford battled through eight rounds from an entry of 3,000 to reach the quarter-finals, where they lost to Wentworth.

This year's quest began with a terrific tussle against Bury which went to a sudden-death play-off. Mark Henfield proved to be the man of the moment, holding his nerve to secure victory by winning the first extra hole.

The match had been due to be played at Thetford, but frozen greens there meant the two captains agreed to switch the venue in order to play on normal greens at Bury. Home advantage is often crucial in these matches, and play was tight throughout. The home

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At Lynford Hall, Mundford 7pm - 1am Dress code: Black tie and Ball gown 3 course meal and disco. Charity auction, fun photo booth and magician For tickets contact Stacie or Glen on 01842 766351 / 07927342255 Website: bobbyleehutley.co.uk

Sunday 12th, 10.30am–12.30pm, Junior Rangers Fun seasonal trails and wildlife themed games.

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Star gazing with Breckland Astronomical Society at High Lodge Forest Centre IP27 0AF Join us for a special event with Breckland Astronomical Society to celebrate this years star gazing live. We’ll be looking into the night sky in Thetford Forest to see the wonders of the universe.

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Thetford Community Association Registered Charity Number 1095018

Spring/Summer 2015 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.

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 +

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

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

For more info contact Adam Jones on 07743 510765 or 01842 337250 We are grateful to the following organisations for their help, support and financial assistance

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Spring/Summer 2015 Gardening and Environmental Club We will soon be re-starting for Spring / Summer 2015.

We have our own allotment located at the London Road allotment site which we tend to each week. We learn about growing fruit and vegetables and we have our own chickens that need constant looking after.

We will also be exploring our local environment and undertaking community gardening projects during 2015.

This activity is for 10 - 16 year olds and is free to attend.

For more information contact 07742157967.

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

Spaces are limited to 15 young people per week.

For more information contact 07742157967.

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March 2015 Thetford Library’s Great Big Read!

NEW Board Games Group!

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

For our annual community read, where we encourage members of our local community to read and share the same books, we’ve chosen books by two local crime authors: Elly Griffiths & Jim Kelly.

Thetford Audio Book Club with NNAB Are you visually impaired?

Come and enjoy audio books with people who understand at Thetford Library Friday 13th March, 10.30 am – 12 noon.

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

In Griffiths’ “Dying Fall”, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway & DCI Harry Nelson probe into the suspicious death of her friend Dan Golding. Golding had made a ground-breaking discovery before he died & something had scared him.

In “The Janus Stone”, Galloway and Nelson are called in when builders, demolishing a Victorian house in Norwich, find the skeleton of a child –minus the skull.

The house used to be a children’s home and someone doesn’t want Galloway and Nelson to discover the truth….

Books and Buggies Meet Up Mondays during term-time.

Are you a parent/carer with children aged 0-4 years?

Why not come to the library on a Monday morning to meet with friends for a chat & listen to a story. These free sessions are held every Monday during term-time between 10am – 11.30am and you are welcome to stay for the whole session or drop–in.

Harvey Ellis is trapped in a blizzard with several other cars on the North Norfolk Coast. Several hours later he is dead, stabbed to death in his truck. But his killer has vanished, without leaving a footprint in the snow. In Jim Kelly’s “Death Wore White”, DI Peter Shaw and DS George Valentine are called in to solve a baffling case.

Baby Bounce & Rhyme Times Songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers and their parents/carers Tuesday, 10th March, 10.30am – 11.00am Tuesday, 24th March, 10.30am - 11.00am No need to book, just drop-in for these fun, free sessions and meet some new friends at the library!

The Great Big Read starts Monday 23rd March to Saturday 25th April. Why not visit Thetford Library to get your copy of the book? Then come along to the Big Read Coffee Morning in the library on Friday 17th April 10.30am – 11.30am and share your thoughts on the book with others!

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

The Book Club The Book Club meets monthly on a Friday evening. The March meeting will take place on Friday 27th March, 5.45pm – 6.45pm.

Story Time Activities with Sure Start at Thetford Library These fun sessions with Sure Start in the library are free. No need to book, just turn up on the day!

Wednesday 4th March, 10am -11am. Jasper’s Beanstalk. (planting cress) Wednesday 11th March, 10am – 11am. Why I love You Mummy ( gifts for loved ones) Wednesday 18th March , 10am -11am.The Odd Egg (hand prints) Wednesday 25th March, 10am – 11am. Little Chick (Easter baskets) For further information please contact Sure Start on 01842 766438.

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

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

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

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Abbey Tenants and Residents Association Meeting on Monday 10th March, 6.30pm at the Bishops School Community Room (to the left of the main school entrance).

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Booking essential 01379 688333 April Plant Sale - Sunday 19 April, 10am - 3pm Annual event with a wide variety of plants from over 20 award-winning and specialist nurseries. Plus second hand tools and donated plants. £1.50 adults, children free. Hot and cold refreshments available. Dogs on leads welcome.

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‘Garden birds’ - a talk by Clare Simm of the BTO’ followed by the AGM. Tuesday 28 April, 7.30pm.

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Saturday 21st March Doors open 9.45 until 11.45, plenty of bargains Cakes, books, jigsaws, toys, collectables, bric-a-brac and plants Coffee and Tea 9.45 until 11.45 12pm Lunch served, 2 course hot meal for £5 EVERYONE WELCOME Proceeds for Church Funds

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All proceeds go to the Stewat Howard Memorial Fund for C.R.Y. (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Pitches £6 in Advance or £7 on the day Tickets available from the Customer Service Desk - Tesco Superstore Kilvestone Thetford

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

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

Do come along and enjoy the club on those dates. We have Bingo Jackpot Joker and Raffles, plus live music and a jolly good knees up.

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

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

Alternatively, email volunteer.thetford@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 0300 067 44 00.

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SPRING is just around the corner which means DAFFODIL TEAS are here again do come along to Barnham Village Hall

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Services at St Cuthbert’s

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Sunday 1st March 8.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am All Age Worship and 6.30pm Evening prayer (Choral) Sunday 8th March 8.00am & 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday 15th March 8.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am Mothering Sunday Servicr Sunday 22nd March 8.00am & 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday 29th March 8.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am Holy Communion - Palm Sunday Thursday 2nd April 7.30pm Maundy Holy Communion

Topps Tiles Cake Sale Friday 3rd April 15 11am to 5pm Topps Tiles Corner of Stephensons Way London Road Thetford IP24 3RU

Friday 3rd April Special Good Friday Service Sunday 5th April 8am, Holy Communion, 10.30am Easter Day Holy Communion, 6.30pm Evening Prayer (Choral)

For more information please call Lauren at the store on 01842 824286

Weekday services of Morning Prayer are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 9.00am every week and Holy Communion is held on Wednesday mornings at 10.30 am

CAR BOOT SALE At Charles Burrell Centre Saturday 14th March 12pm - 4pm Organised by Reds Community Cafe. Hot and cold food served all day. ÂŁ5 a pitch.

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Meet Celebrated Author Anita Anand Acclaimed journalist and writer Anita Anand will be visiting the Ancient House Museum on Thursday 2nd April.

Her internationally received biography of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh has been hugely successful with Anita making appearances on television, radio and magazines. Newspaper reviews have appeared across the world alongside Anita speaking at Jaipur, Bath & Oxford Literary Festivals.

Anita has worked as a television and radio journalist for 20 years.

She is presenter of Any Answers on Radio 4, is a former presenter of Drive, Doubletake and the Anita Anand Show on Radio 5 Live, and has also presented Saturday Live, The Westminster Hour, Beyond Westminster, Midweek and Woman’s Hour on Radio 4. She has presented The Daily Politics, The Sunday Politics and Newsnight on BBC television.

Anita’s first book, Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary tells the enthralling, previously untold story of a princess turned suffragette and revolutionary, who lived through some of the most eventful times in British and Indian History. In 1876 Sophia Duleep Singh was born into royalty. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was heir to the Kingdom of the Sikhs, a realm that stretched from the lush Kashmir Valley to the craggy foothills of the Khyber Pass, down as far as Sindh. It was a territory irresistible to the British, who plundered everything, including the fabled Koh-i-noor diamond.

Exiled to England, the dispossessed Maharajah transformed his estate at Elveden in Suffolk into a Moghul palace, stocked with exotic animals.

Sophia, god-daughter of Queen Victoria, was raised a society lady. But when, in secret defiance of the British government, she travelled to India, she returned a revolutionary – transcending her heritage to devote herself to battling injustice & inequality. Her causes were the struggle for Indian Independence, the fate of the Lascars, the welfare of Indian soldiers in the First World War – & above all the fight for female suffrage. During the four years it took to research and write Sophia, Anita visited the museum to use the Duleep Singh archives and has included some of the museum’s images in her book.

Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary Anita Anand at Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life Thursday April 2nd 3.15pm Afternoon talk by Anita Anand followed by book signing Cost: Free with museum admission but advanced booking essential due to limited places For more information please call reception on 01842 752599 Sophia is now available in the museum shop, we can arrange to have your copy signed when you buy it from Ancient House Museum, ask staff for more details.

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Mini Museum Club – Easter Eggtastic

Events in March Thetford and the Great War

Thursday 26th February Tuesday 11th November - 31st October 2015 10.30—11.30 am Discover how the Great War affected the Under 5s drop-in session Cost: 50p per child residents of Thetford in the second part of our World War One exhibition. Find out about local Come and join us to sing, explore and play and create Easter themed crafts together in the soldiers, women who stepped up and took on Ancient House. men’s roles and what the Duleep Singh family were doing to help the war effort. This Coming in April exhibition has been supported using public World War One Day funding by the Heritage Lottery Fund through Wednesday 1st April Thetford Remembers 1914 – 1918 project.

10.30am — 1pm Discovery Day event £2 or £1 for Friends and Museum Pass Holders Knit and Knatter Meet our costumed characters and find out Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 19th March about life during World war One. Arrive at 10.30am and stay as long as you like.

10.30am Community event Free, but please book in advance Boys & Girls Come Out to Play Wool, needles and light refreshments provided.

Tuesday 14th April Contact Sue Ketchell for further information on 2.30pm 01842 752599 Friends afternoon talk Free to members, £5 non-members Dolls House Club Join Melissa Hawker for an informative look Tuesday 3rd March into the history of children’s rhymes.

2 – 3.30pm Community event Ancient House Cost: Free, donations for tea and coffee please in India 2015 Join us to craft, chat and have a cup of tea or Karen will be sending regular tweets coffee. Free Dolls House Workshop – learn how to create a miniature room complete with and running a blog throughout her visit furniture. Advanced booking essential. to the Punjab, find out more at

ancienthouseindia.wordpress.com Eggceedingly Good Fun! Saturday 28th – 11th March 10am – 4pm Ancient House Trail activity Free with a Museum Trail 2015 card or 50p with normal admission fee Come and enjoy an Easter themed trail. Don’t forget to buy your new 2015 trail card for free admission with one accompanying adult.

Ancient House Autumn/Winter Opening:

The USAF in Norfolk, Life as a GI

Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 4pm Free Admission until 1 April 2015

Tuesday 17th February 2.30pm Friends afternoon talk Free to members, £5 non-members Join Mark Taylor and discover what life was like for young American Airmen stationed here.

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