Getting to grips with pet obesity | The Pawtable Veterinary Nurse

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!

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

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 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

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 […]
Black History Month at Ancient House Museum

In October, Ancient House will host events and activities as part of Norfolk Black History Month. Dr Richard Maguire, history lecturer, will speak at Ancient House about his archival discoveries of the stories of hundreds of Africans in Norfolk and Suffolk, dating back to 1467. They married locally and had children christened in parish churches. […]
Nearly a thousand voices shaping Thetford’s £20 million future | …forThetford

Thetford has spoken and nearly a thousand residents have played their part in helping to shape how a once-in-a-generation £20 million investment will be spent in the town. Over the last two months, local people were invited to take part in a major community survey, …forTHETFORD, asking them to share their priorities for the future. […]