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Four-legged friends at Thetford Academy’s Sixth Form

If you’ve been following Thetford Academy’s Facebook page recently, you might have noticed a slightly ‘paw-culiar’ week of ‘pup-dates.’ Usually, posts come from Headteacher Mr Fordham, but during Year 7 transition week they appeared to be penned by Albus – one of the three support dogs who work on site within Thomas Paine Sixth Form, […]

Growkids opens new clothes bank at Charles Burrell Centre in Thetford

A smiling woman in a red dress holds up two children’s outfits in a bright and neatly organised room full of donated clothes. The space is part of Thetford Vineyard Church’s Growkids initiative, offering free clothing for children. Behind her are racks of children’s clothing sorted by size, plastic tubs on shelves, and a corner with children’s shoes and toys. A large window and green painted walls make the space feel welcoming. On the wall is a banner with logos and social media handles: “@growkidsthetford” and “growkids@thetfordvineyard.church”.

Growkids Clothes Bank has officially reopened at the Charles Burrell Centre, offering a bigger and better space for local families in need of support. A project of Thetford Vineyard Church, Growkids began in 2020 in a small cupboard at CBC, operating as a ‘click and collect’ service during the pandemic. Thanks to the generosity of […]

VJ Day and more this summer at Ancient House Museum

A man in historical uniform stands with arms folded in a museum display. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, khaki green shirt, and vintage military trousers with gaiters and boots. Behind him is a dark wooden door with a diamond-shaped panel, a case of rifles on a yellow-draped table, and a cabinet of china. To his left are other museum props, including a wooden chair, a khaki military coat on a hanger, a helmet, satchels, a fan, and a cardboard cutout of a historical woman holding a tray labelled "Betty's life". A rifle is propped on a tripod in front. The room has wooden beams, red brick, and painted wall panels, giving it a cosy, period-style setting.

This summer, Ancient House is joining thousands of people across the country to remember the end of the Second World War, 80 years ago, on VJ Day – Victory in Japan Day. On Friday 15th August, the museum will host a family-friendly event exploring the role local people played in VJ Day. Visitors will be […]

Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service opens firefighter recruitment programme

Two firefighters in full uniform and helmets stand back-to-back, smiling at each other outside a fire station. Behind them are two red Scania fire engines with blue lights, parked on either side of the driveway. The atmosphere is bright and friendly, with greenery and station buildings in the background.

Anyone looking for an exciting career change can now apply to be a full-time firefighter in Norfolk, as recruitment for this lifesaving role has opened for the first time in three years. Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) is hiring 16 new recruits, with eight due to start in April 2026 and another eight in […]

Thetford Open Gardens Celebrates Record-Breaking Fundraising Year

A large group photo outside a supermarket, showing organisers and supporters of Thetford Open Gardens holding a giant cheque for £18,724.22 made out to St Nicholas Hospice Care.

The Thetford Open Gardens (TOG) team is thrilled to announce this year’s incredible fundraising total, a fantastic £18,724.22 raised for St Nicholas Hospice Care through three events held between April and July, a fitting tribute to TOG founder Liz Hodgson. “This year saw the launch of our first-ever TOG Curry Night, generously hosted by New […]

The heat is on! TGAC garden notes for August

Thetford Garden and Allotment Club’s Maggie Baldwin has all the latest from the club, plus some timely garden and a look ahead to next month’s Autumn Show. At the time of writing, the weather has been very hot and gardens and plots are looking a little tired and in need of a good soaking! The […]

“Best Day Ever” with Thetford Players! | The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition

A scene from the stage performance featuring young cast members in character. A performer dressed as SpongeBob (in yellow shirt, red tie and yellow plaid trousers) points expressively, surrounded by other children in bright costumes. The backdrop shows a hand-drawn Jellyfish Fields sign and undersea-themed props.

Thetford Players delved back under the sea for The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, directed by Charlie Wilson and Will O’Donnell. Returners from panto, Summer-Brooke Harvey and Charley Holt, led the show confidently as BFFs, SpongeBob and Patrick. Along with Sandy Cheeks, played by Players first-timer Elena Young, they defied the odds and saved their town […]

Thetford in Bloom 2025 Awards celebrate local Green Heroes and Horticultural Enthusiasts

A woman in ceremonial chains and a teal jacket hands a certificate to a man in a pale blue shirt, who stands beside an older woman with light purple hair wearing a white lace top. All three are indoors, with a light green wall in the background.

On Friday, 1st August, Thetford Town Council hosted the finalists of the Thetford in Bloom 2025 Horticultural Competition Awards Evening at the historic Guildhall in Thetford. Nominations opened in May and June 2025, inviting residents to recognise individuals and businesses who have contributed to enhancing the town’s beauty through flowers, gardens, and environmental initiatives. After […]

Summer of fun at Thetford Library – Upcoming events for all ages!

A colourful robotic claw made from LEGO parts is held in a person’s hand. The device features bright pieces in blue, pink, yellow, and white, with coiled tubes acting as fingers and two white cables attached to a control box. A small red LEGO brick sits to the left, suggesting the claw is about to pick it up.

The sun is shining (hopefully!), and the summer holidays are officially underway – which means the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 at Thetford Library has begun! Children across Norfolk are already getting stuck into this year’s theme, Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors. Developed by The Reading Agency and delivered through public […]