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Make someone’s day! Volunteers needed for Thetford Rickshaw Project

Keystone Trust, in partnership with Breckland Council, is relaunching an exciting initiative, The Rickshaw Project, designed to bring joy, companionship, and freedom of movement to those in the community who need it most. Loneliness is a serious public health issue, with over 3.3 million adults in the UK reporting they feel lonely “often or always,” […]

Calling All Singers: New Barbershop Chorus in Thetford needs you!

Four men wearing matching black suits and light-coloured waistcoats perform in front of a red curtain. Each sings passionately into microphones, part of a barbershop-style vocal group.

A new barbershop chorus is being set up in Thetford by local singer Peter Chapman. This will focus on close-harmony singing at its best – no straw boaters or stripey waistcoats required! Peter brings strong credentials. In the 1980s he helped form a chorus that went on to win the Small Chorus trophy in 1992, […]

Getting to grips with pet obesity | The Pawtable Veterinary Nurse

A large grey and white cat with bright yellow-green eyes sits alertly on a sunlit lawn, surrounded by fresh green grass. The cat looks to the side with a focused expression, its fur gleaming softly in the sunlight.

As Pet Obesity Awareness Month begins, The Pawtable Veterinary Nurse, Kate Springham, shares expert advice on keeping pets at a healthy weight. Pet obesity is a serious health risk that can lead to diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. It can also reduce a pet’s lifespan by up to 2.5 years. With Pet Obesity Awareness Month […]

Thetford Players’ stars of tomorrow save Pantoland in courtroom comedy!

Two children perform on stage during a play. One wears a blue patterned jacket and tie while holding a script, and the other wears a curly white judge’s wig and dark robe. Behind them, stage props include a desk labeled “Wonderland Court” and a stack of oversized books.

It was happy endings all round at Thetford Players’ latest show, Pantoland Prosecutions, where a lively cast of characters saved the reputation of panto in a court of law. Written by David Williams and directed by Laura Williams, the comedy saw Barrister Bianca Baddie (Hazel Burt) put pantomime on trial as a bad influence. Hazel […]

First match reports as Thetford Rugby Club’s season gets underway

A group of rugby players in the middle of a match. Players wearing red and white striped jerseys clash with those in green and yellow jerseys as they compete for possession of the ball on a muddy field. The scene is intense and action-packed, with players pushing, tackling, and running.

Thetford Rugby Club’s new season is underway, and supporters have already been treated to a mixture of excitement, promise, and plenty to cheer about. The build-up began under the lights at Two Mile Bottom, where Thetford produced a sparkling 56–17 victory over Bury St Edmunds 3rds. After weathering early pressure, veteran Ben Goodall rolled back […]

Spotlight on… Baxter – Meet Becky Burris

Becky Burris, Operations Manager at Baxter Healthcare in Thetford, shares her inspiring career journey , and her passion for supporting others to grow within the company. I’m Becky Burris, Operations Manager for one of our units in Thetford Compounding. I am the hiring manager that interviews the Production Technicians and I love sharing my passion […]

Maggie’s trip to Gardeners’ World! Garden Notes for October

Our resident gardening enthusiast, Maggie Baldwin from the Thetford Garden and Allotment Club, shares her October tips! What a marvellous sight it’s been to see all the floral displays in Thetford this year with planters, troughs and, of course, the marvellous train. The town won a well-deserved Gold award in the large town category. Congratulations […]

Unique Hair & Beauty celebrate 30th anniversary

Victoria Poole has been successfully running her hairdressing salon, Unique Hair & Beauty, in Thetford for the past thirty years. Starting her business in 1995 at the young age of 22, Victoria had a love of hairdressing as a child, beginning her career as a Saturday girl at her local village salon ‘Debonair’ in Mundford […]

Thetford Banking Hub opens at Thetford Guildhall

A photograph of Thetford Guildhall, a historic brick and stone building with arched windows, decorative columns, and a clock tower topped by a weather vane. The image is taken on a sunny day with blue sky and scattered clouds.

A new Banking Hub has now opened in Thetford, making it easier for residents and businesses to access essential financial services, after the ongoing closure of high-street branches. The temporary hub is located at The Guildhall, Market Place, Thetford IP24 2DT and is open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Services are available to customers of all […]

Charles Burrell Centre celebrates 10th birthday

Exterior of the Charles Burrell Centre in Thetford, a red-brick community building with blue doors and signage. A Barclays-branded flag stands outside the entrance under a cloudy sky.

The Charles Burrell Centre (CBC) marked its 10th anniversary this summer with a community party that brought together residents, tenants and friends for an afternoon of celebrations. On Saturday 30th August, the main hall was filled with music and dance as Breckland Brass Band, Gospel Soul Collective Choir, Centre Stage Dance Studio, Diamond Fitness Gymnastics […]