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Why balance bikes beat stabilisers | Beyond the School Newsletter

Thetford Academy Principal Michael Fordham shares his personal perspective on teaching children to ride bikes, championing balance bikes over traditional stabilisers. All new parents will know there is no end to the list of people lining up to offer advice on how to bring up your children, but one bit of advice I’m glad I […]

Norfolk County Council pledge £12 million for preventing potholes

Norfolk County Council’s annual spring and summer road surface dressing programme will see Norfolk’s roads get a new seal to help prevent potholes forming and extending the life of roads with a new skid-resistant surface to reduce the risk of accidents. The work began in April, and will continue through until September to take advantage of […]

A prescription for improvement? School Lane Surgery on changes to NHS

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Marc Rolph from School Lane Surgery in Thetford shares his thoughts on recent changes to the NHS, including the planned abolition of NHS England and the recruitment of 1,500 new GPs. There have been major announcements recently about the future of our National Health Service. You may have seen headlines that NHS England is being […]

World Bee Day and more! Maggie’s Garden Notes for May

Maggie Baldwin from Thetford Garden and Allotment Club has shared her latest gardening tips for May, covering everything from bee-friendly planting and late frosts to greenhouse tomato care and vegetable sowing. May has arrived and although there can be warm sunshine, frosts can still occur in mid May, so be wary and ensure that all […]

Protect the streets with Thetford Community Speed Watch

Are you concerned about speeding on your street? Speeding by motorists is a regular concern of Thetford residents, but there is now a revived Community Speed Watch (CSW) initiative in the town. Three sites are currently approved by Norfolk Police, one on Earls Street and two on St John’s Way, with the potential for more […]

Travelling drama at Queensway Primary Academy

A dramatic scene from a stage performance of The Secret Garden. Two boys dressed in period costume embrace tightly at centre stage, both wearing headset microphones. One wears a checked waistcoat and the other a black top hat. In the background, a girl in a pale pink bonnet and dress stands beneath an arch decorated with pink roses, slightly out of focus. The backdrop shows a painted garden scene with trees and greenery. The lighting is warm and theatrical, emphasising the emotional moment.

Queensway were recently visited by M&M Productions, who presented a captivating performance of The Secret Garden for students. Their adaptation brought the classic story to life with vibrant storytelling, expressive acting and immersive staging that kept the audience enthralled. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves, cheering and laughing throughout. Following the performance, the company conducted an […]

Tesco staff walk from Thetford to Brandon in aid of St Nicholas Hospice

A large group of people gathered outside a Tesco store, many wearing blue St Nicholas Hospice Care T-shirts and hoodies. The group is posing together in the car park before a fundraising walk. At the front, several participants are holding a bright banner that reads: "We're doing it for St Nicholas Hospice Care" with the charity’s “because you matter” slogan. One person holds a donation bucket. The atmosphere is upbeat and community-focused.

More than 50 Tesco store managers put their best foot forward on Wednesday 26th March as they walked more than 13 miles from the Tesco store in Thetford to its store in Brandon, all in aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care. The dedicated team, who have been fundraising for the Hospice over the past few […]

Mental Health Awareness Week and Dementia Action Week at Thetford Library

The exterior of Thetford Library, a modern red-brick building with large windows and a green "Library" sign on the central wall. A metal spiral staircase is visible on the left side, and there's a streetlamp and pavement in front. A signpost directs pedestrians to nearby points of interest. The sky is clear and blue, and autumn leaves are scattered near the base of the building.

This May, Thetford Library is highlighting the importance of mental health and dementia awareness by supporting Mental Health Awareness Week (12th – 18th May) and Dementia Action Week (19th – 25th May). Whether you’re looking for guidance, personal stories or ways to support others, the library’s Reading Well collections offer a wealth of valuable resources. […]

Thetford marks 80th VE Day anniversary with events on Marketplace

A lit beacon stands on a black platform in the middle of Thetford Marketplace at dusk. The flame burns brightly in a metal basket atop a tall post, with a silhouette sculpture of a soldier leaning on a rifle at the base. Surrounding buildings and trees frame the background, with metal barriers visible around the installation.

On 8th May, Thetford will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day – a poignant national moment commemorating eight decades since the end of World War II in Europe and the men and women who gave their lives for the freedoms we cherish today. The day begins at 9am in the Market Place and culminates […]

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

Five smartly dressed men from New Saffron restaurant stand together indoors, smiling and holding large signs reading "because you matter." They also display an oversized cheque for £1,157.00 made out to St Nicholas Hospice Care, raised through Thetford Open Gardens. Diners can be seen seated in the background.

There was a full house at the New Saffron on Whitehart Street for Thetford Open Gardens’ first ever curry night, which raised a staggering £1,177 (after a generous customer added a last-minute donation) for St Nicholas Hospice Care. Over sixty guests, including main event sponsors Lawsons, enjoyed a delicious two-course meal, with entertainment in the […]