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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

A group of rugby players stand together in a huddle on a grassy pitch, wearing matching red and white striped shirts with white shorts and red socks. They appear focused and in discussion before or during a match. The logo “Eastern Gas” is visible on the back of some shirts. The background is blurred with trees lining the field.

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

A stylish indoor scene featuring a pot of tall red amaryllis flowers on a small green side table beside a beige sofa with a yellow patterned cushion. The background shows soft grey panelled walls, creating a cosy, elegant setting.

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 […]

Festive Fun at Ancient House Museum This November

A person dressed in a traditional British police uniform, including a dark tunic and a tall helmet with a badge, stands in a narrow hallway lit by warm overhead lights, looking slightly to the side with a serious expression.

This November Ancient House is hosting two Christmas themed events. On Saturday 15th November, we welcome back Thetford artist Matt Warnes for a Christmas Card Linocut Workshop. This is hot on the heels of a sold-out linocut workshop in September. Visitors will be guided through the process of creating, carving and printing designs to make […]

Thetford Volunteers Recognised at Community Biodiversity Awards

Four members of Thetford Conservation Group stand outdoors in front of green bushes, all wearing blue high-visibility vests. The person second from the left holds a framed certificate reading “Norfolk Biodiversity Awards 2025 – Runner Up – Thetford Conservation Group.” Everyone is smiling, and the photo has a natural, community feel.

Local volunteers from Thetford have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation at this year’s Norfolk Community Biodiversity Awards, held on Saturday 4th October at The Forum in Norwich. Organised by the Norfolk Biodiversity Partnership (NBP), the awards celebrate individuals and groups across the county who make a lasting impact on biodiversity and […]