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Former Thetford Parkrunner takes on charity comeback challenge after sepsis battle

A man gives a thumbs up while standing outside a building and parade of shops on an overcast day.

Former Thetford Parkrunner Tim Lovejoy is preparing to run the town’s three-mile course non-stop for the first time in over three years as part of a charity fundraiser for Fulmerston Family Church. At 64, Tim Lovejoy is setting himself a challenge, and hoping the community will get behind him. Between 2017 and 2024, Tim (pictured) […]

The Clubhouse: Updates from Thetford’s local groups

Meeting reports and what’s on’s for Thetford’s clubs and groups this May. Thetford Parkinson’s Group Thetford Parkinson’s Cafe continues to offer support and information for those living with Parkinson’s, along with their families and carers, through regular meetings in a welcoming setting. At the next meeting on Tuesday 12th May at 11am at the Methodist […]

No Mow May and more – Maggie’s Garden Notes

Image 1 (tulips): A pot of tall white tulips with green leaves sits on a table at an indoor show, with chairs and display signs visible in the background. Image 2 (Easter bonnet): A wide-brimmed straw hat decorated with colourful knitted flowers and bunting is displayed on a table, with a sign behind reading “An Easter Bonnet or Hat” and a competition entry card marked “42” in front.

Once May arrives, it feels as if the gardening year is properly underway. Although we still have to watch out for a late frost, protect non-hardy plants with fleece and make sure potatoes are earthed up. This month sees the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where climate change and plant diversity will be the big […]

Curry Night raises over £1,000 for Thetford Open Gardens

Group of New Saffron staff standing indoors holding a large cheque for £1,150 in support of St Nicholas Hospice Care, alongside promotional boards for Thetford Open Gardens.

This year’s calendar of Thetford Open Gardens (TOG) events is underway, with the team aiming to raise £20,000 for their 20th anniversary. New Saffron on White Hart Street recently hosted another highly successful curry night, helping to raise an impressive £1,150.00 for Thetford Open Gardens as part of its 20 for 20 fundraising campaign, in […]

New book tells story of Thetford’s iconic Dad’s Army van

A man and woman stand indoors in front of a bookshelf display decorated with bunting, both holding a book titled Jones’s Van “The Journey”, which features an illustration of a vintage delivery van on the cover. The woman wears glasses and a lanyard, while the man is dressed in a checked shirt and dark fleece. Books and local history titles are visible behind them.

A new book exploring the remarkable history of Jones’s Butcher’s Van from Dad’s Army has been officially launched, offering a detailed look at one of Thetford’s most recognisable pieces of television heritage. Written by museum volunteer Chris Garrod, the book traces the van’s journey from its construction in Dagenham in 1935, through its wartime service […]

May at Ancient House Museum

Two children and an adult take part in a hands-on activity inside Ancient House Museum, with wooden tools and colourful materials laid out on a table, demonstrating a family-friendly workshop setting.

Ancient House Museum has a jam-packed May planned, with activities for all ages. On Friday 8th May 2026, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm, the museum will welcome author and historian Dr Johnny Teague for a free talk and the launch of his book Thomas Paine Returns with Common Sense. The talk will explore what might happen […]

Thetford businessman Jo Pearson named High Sheriff of Norfolk

Jo Pearson stands with his wife Mandy at his High Sheriff installation ceremony, both dressed formally, with Jo wearing traditional ceremonial attire including a lace jabot, outside a historic building. Image credit: Georgie Pearson.

Local businessman and charity supporter, Jo Pearson, has been appointed High Sheriff of Norfolk for 2026–27, becoming the first person from Thetford to hold this ancient office. Dating back over 1,000 years, the role is one of the oldest secular positions under the Crown. Today, 55 High Sheriffs serve across England and Wales as the […]

A confident Spring concert for Thetford Singers with new Musical Director

Thetford Singers choir members and soloists pose together inside St Cuthbert’s Church following their Spring concert. The group, dressed in black, stand in front of the altar beneath a large stained-glass window, with microphones and music stands visible in the foreground and rows of blue chairs set out for the audience.

Thetford Singers’ Spring Miscellany was well attended, with a full audience at St Cuthbert’s Church enjoying a varied programme under new Musical Director Matthew Gallis. There was a clear sense of a choir moving forward, with a refreshed sound and a confident start setting the tone for the evening. The programme ranged widely in style, […]

Enter the Thetford Calendar Competition for £100 cash prize!

Three men stand in an office environment, smiling at the camera. The man in the centre holds a copy of the About Thetford calendar featuring a vintage jeep with Union Jack flags on the cover, while the men on either side stand close, dressed in smart-casual and formal attire. Desks, chairs and framed wall art are visible in the background.

The best photo in the Thetford Calendar Competition wins a £100 cash prize and takes pride of place on the front cover! Entries close Saturday, 31st May 2026. Enter up to 3 photos (minimum file size 1mb) in each of the following 4 categoriesA) Nature – wildlife, landscapesB) Architecture – landmarks, interesting buildingsC) People – […]

Dove’s Nest opens King Street Re-Store to support Thetford families

Street scene in Thetford town centre showing a row of brick buildings. A Sky and Vodafone shop sits on the corner, with a large empty retail unit next door displaying items in the window. A few pedestrians walk past, and a leafless tree stands in a paved seating area in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

Dove’s Nest Ministries, a Nazarene Compassionate Ministry project, has been supporting people in Thetford for the past four years. Previously operating as Thetford Church of the Nazarene on the Ladies Estate, the charity now works to relieve furniture poverty by recycling household goods, alongside offering Christian worship in a more informal setting. Since 2021, Dove’s […]