Details of 2025 Thetford Christmas Lights Switch-On on 28th November!
Thetford’s much-loved Christmas Lights Switch-On, taking place on Friday 28th November from 4.30pm to 8pm, with the grand switch-on at 6.30pm in Thetford Market Place. This year’s event promises festive fun for all the family. Santa will arrive on an exciting new mode of transport that’s sure to delight the crowds. The evening will once […]
Inside the Curriculum Review | Beyond the School Newsletter | Thetford Academy
Michael Fordham, Principal of Thetford Academy, explores what the government curriculum review really means for schools and explains how the National Curriculum works in practice. The last National Curriculum came into being in 2014 and reviews tend to follow a political cycle – when a new party comes to power, it generally wants to do […]
What was your earliest memory of a bird? | British Trust for Ornithology
Daniel Johnson from BTO explores the memories, moments and local greenspaces that inspire people to notice the wildlife around them. As an engagement officer working for BTO, I often have conversations with people about their experiences with birds. Through these conversations, it is easy to see that for some people, birds are an indelible thread […]
Spotting the signs of Pet Diabetes | The Pawtable Veterinary Nurse
Diabetes can affect pets of all sizes, and our resident veterinary nurse Kate Springham explains the signs to look out for and how owners can manage the condition with confidence. Diabetes is a condition that affects not only cats and dogs but smaller animals such as degus. Much as it does in humans, it occurs […]
Spotlight On… Cosy Carpets – Carpets without the fluff
Cosy Carpets is now trading in new colours, and redefining how people shop for carpets and flooring – making it more convenient than ever by bringing the showroom to your door. Cosy Carpets is a much loved brand in Thetford, originally founded by Ricky and Paul Baker, the business was bought by Andrew Kerry in […]
Thetford Kickboxer keeps fighting spirit after international bout cancelled
Fifteen-year-old Charlie Browne has vowed to keep pushing forward after her first international amateur fight was called off when her Spanish opponent, Lucia Sanchez Gonzalez, failed to make weight. Charlie, who trains at Thetford’s East Anglia Kickboxing Academy, has already won her previous four fights under the guidance of her coach, Billy Brown. Recently, she […]
Ryan Vickers set for British Superbikes return with Honda
Ryan Vickers is set to return to the British Superbikes Championship, after a year on the world stage. His rookie season in World Superbikes saw the Thetfordian achieve a points finish in fifteen out of thirty-six rounds, racing across the world in Australia, Europe, and back home in the UK. Vickers started his career at […]
Thetford Rugby Club hit their stride in Eastern Counties 1 North
Thetford Rugby Club have seen a run of success in the Eastern Counties 1 North league, following a narrow one-point defeat against Great Yarmouth & Broadland in the first game of the season. Determined to bounce back, Thetford travelled to Norwich Medics and came away with a well-earned 27–21 victory. Tries from Kyllo Coulter, Will […]
Maggie’s Garden Notes for November
As autumn gives way to winter, Maggie Baldwin offers her November gardening advice, with tips on protecting tender plants, pruning roses, and keeping colour and life in the garden through the colder months. The end of September saw the Thetford Garden and Allotment Club hold its AGM. The Chairperson is Yvonne Rout, and a new […]
Brecks Landscape Partnership’s Festive Photography Competition makes 2025 return
The Brecks Landscape Partnership is running another free-to-enter Festive Brecks Photography Competition for adults. If you are over 18 and love taking photographs, the team behind the Brecks Landscape Partnership would love to see your take on the festive season in the Brecks. Whether it’s cosy Christmas vibes, a wintery wonderland or a close encounter […]
