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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 […]

The Brecks Outdoor Festival is back for 2025, with Thetford at its centre

People paddling in green canoes along a calm river, surrounded by leafy trees and greenery. The group wears life jackets and outdoor clothing, with one woman looking back and smiling at the camera.

The Brecks Outdoor Festival returns for a second year, running from Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th August 2025. The Festival celebrates the wild and unusual landscape of the Brecks, offering a wide range of outdoor activities. With 55 events on the programme, whether it’s yoga, cycling, running, sound baths or crafting, there’s something for everyone […]

Summer crackdown on crime in Thetford town centre

Two police officers, one male and one female, walk down Whitehart Street in Thetford on a sunny day. They are seen from behind, with the male officer wearing a bright yellow vest and the female officer in a black uniform. To the left is the exterior of Cheers Restaurant, and to the right is the stone entrance of a historic building with flint and stonework. The street ahead is lined with shops and terraced buildings.

Shoppers and businesses in Thetford will benefit from increased police patrols and action to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town centre throughout this summer. Thetford is among more than 500 towns across the UK taking part in the Safer Streets summer initiative, which will see officers on patrol during peak times, alongside efforts from councils […]