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Thetford Works Begin On Thetford’s Haling Path Work has begun to improve Thetford’s Haling Path as part of the Moving Thetford Forward Partnership.
Above: Haling Path Sign The project, which is the first major regeneration project to take place under Moving Thetford Forward will include the clean up of the path and the creation of a piled wall preventing the footway falling into the river. Works are due to be completed by the end of March at a cost of around £850,000 with £600,000 coming from Moving Thetford Forward and £250,000 from Norfolk County Council.
Attending the launch of the works at the Haling Path, William Nunn, Chairman of Moving Thetford Forward said: “The Haling Path has been in need of improvement for some time so it is great that the Moving Thetford Forward Partnership has been able to fund these works to begin. These works are the first of many regeneration projects planned for Thetford and it is very exciting for the town.”
the Haling Path which demonstrates our commitment to the Moving Thetford Forward Partnership. It is always good to work with colleagues in such a worthwhile partnership and see that work bear fruit. When complete I am sure the Haling Path will be enjoyed by Thetford residents for generations to come.”
Norfolk County Council will adopt the footway and piled wall and will therefore maintain it, in the future ensuring the finished cycleway footpath and wall should not fall into disrepair in the future. Graham Plant, Cabinet Member for Travel and Transport at Norfolk County Council, said: “I welcome the start of work on
The launch was also attended by Thetford Parish Councillors Pam Spencer and Mike Spencer and Thetford Town Manager Susan Glossop. Further information regarding the Moving Thetford Forward Partnership is available by visiting www.movingthetfordforward.com.
Left: Councillors - left to right: Pam Spencer, William Nunn, Susan Glossop, Mike Spencer.
Possibly The Largest Table Top Sale Taking Place In Thetford! A local charity which runs a community Ballpark and a cooking club for young people is organising a fundraising event in Thetford to raise much needed finances to support its activities. The event is to take place on Saturday 23rd April from 10am and will be held at the Guildhall on Market place, Thetford. There will be lots of different stalls around including Liz Bishop Photography, Avon, Bodyshop, Jamie at Home, Lucy Lou Handbags, Jewellery, Home Made Cakes, Cards & Crafts, Local Charities, Raffle & Tombola and Supreme Soups etc….. Proceeds from the raffle & refreshments are to go to TCA activities for Young people in Thetford. Terry Jermy, TCA Project Co-ordinator explains “The TCA are committed to providing these activities to the young people of West Thetford, fundraising is always important but more so with our current climate. We have applied for various funding to help us continue for the
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next 3 years, but having the young people and staff work together at a event like this will show we are all committed to a better future.” Caroline Chad – TCA Admin Assistant says ‘Unbelievably we had 28 stalls in January and I have already had requests for repeat bookings for our Easter Saturday’s event, both rooms are booked for the Guildhall, Market Place, Thetford’, ‘So if anyone would like a stall I urge you to contact me as soon as possible’ on 01842 820871/821581 or you may email me at cchadtca@gmail.com The group is always in need of donations and funding support and is urging local residents and businesses to support the project. For more information, please contact Terry Jermy on 07742 157967.