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Join the Winter Mini Challenge at Thetford Library!

The exterior of Thetford Library, a modern red-brick building with large windows and a green "Library" sign on the central wall. A metal spiral staircase is visible on the left side, and there's a streetlamp and pavement in front. A signpost directs pedestrians to nearby points of interest. The sky is clear and blue, and autumn leaves are scattered near the base of the building.

This December, visit Thetford Library and curl up with our Book of the Month: Death on the Trans-Siberian Express by C. J. Farrington. A thrilling mystery set aboard the iconic train, this page-turner will keep you guessing until the very last carriage. It’s perfect for readers looking for suspense, intrigue and a dash of adventure […]

Christmas is coming at Ancient House Museum

Saturday 6th December is the Feast of St Nicholas and Ancient House will have a very special visitor – Father Christmas himself! Come along to meet him, have a photograph and receive a small gift. Tickets are just £4 per child. Also on that day, the Teenage History Club Youth Group will be taking over […]

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at Thetford Garden Centre

Thetford Garden Centre is once again transforming into a festive wonderland for December 2025, offering a whole host of magical experiences for families, children, and even four-legged friends. Whether you’re visiting Santa, crafting handmade gifts, or enjoying a festive meal, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Christmas season. At the heart of the celebrations […]

Santa’s Lost Presents – get stuck in to the last Thetford Treasure Trail of 2025!

Follow the trail and find all the lost presents to win a free prize!First stop… Ancient House Museum! Proudly part of Norfolk County Council and Breckland Council’s Love Your Market Town scheme, people who complete the trail will receive a card of discounts to spend in the town centre. “Check in” at every stop along the way, […]

Spotlight On… Bathco Home

Planning a new bathroom can feel daunting – endless choices, multiple contractors, and the worry of unexpected costs. At Bathco Home, they promise to do things differently. Transform your bathroom stress-free with their fully installed bathroom service, covering Norfolk, Suffolk, and East Anglia. Bathco will take care of every detail, giving you one team, one […]

Christmas 2025 at Thetford Methodist Church

Thetford Methodist Church has a full programme of festive events this December, offering many opportunities for the community to come together and celebrate Christmas. On Thursday 4th December at 7pm, the church hosts the St Nicholas Hospice Care Light Up a Life Service, arranged by St Nicholas Hospice. A Christmas Lunch follows on Saturday 6th […]

‘True Grit’ to ‘Snow-Be-Gone Kenobi’ 2025 Norfolk gritter names revealed

Norfolk’s fleet of 55 gritters have been given fresh, individual names thanks to the wit and creativity of local residents. Norfolk County Council invited schoolchildren and community members across the county to submit their ideas for naming the salt spreaders. The response was overwhelming, with nearly 600 entries received. The winning names ranged from tributes […]

Major funding awarded for medical research in Thetford and Watton GP surgeries

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Breckland Alliance, the local Primary Care Network (PCN) made up of Grove Surgery, School Lane Surgery, and Watton Medical Practice, has received prestigious funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research. This funding confirms the Alliance as a Primary Care Commercial Research Delivery Centre, joining a select network of GP practices across the […]

Over to you! Thetford Academy Principal looking for questions from readers

Michael Fordham, Principal of Thetford Academy, invites readers to submit their questions about schooling and education as he looks to make his monthly column more interactive and student-focused. It has been over two years now that I have been writing this monthly piece for About Thetford and it has been a delight to write about […]

Capture the Magic of Christmas with Neil James Media!

Celebrate the festive season with a professional Christmas photo shoot by Neil James Media, taking place at Thetford Methodist Church. Christmas studio sessions start from just £45 and feature two beautifully designed festive scenes complete with props, snowballs, signs, and a sleigh, the perfect backdrop for magical portraits. Capture timeless memories for Christmas cards, gifts, […]