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BTO partners with Children’s Bookshow in Thetford schools

A large group of schoolchildren pose in a school hall beneath a red sign that reads “The Studio.” The children are seated and standing in rows, each holding a book titled "The Tree." An adult stands behind them, smiling and holding up a copy of the same book and a small wooden birdhouse. The children wear a mix of red, black, and grey clothing. A stack of green plastic chairs is visible to the right.

As part of their ongoing work to promote engagement with nature and wellbeing, the British Trust for Ornithology is helping to bring award-winning authors and nature-focused activities to schools in Thetford. In Ieuan Evans from BTO explains how this collaboration is helping young people in Thetford connect with both the natural world and the joy […]

New Norwich Park & Ride services launch with free travel day

Seven people stand in front of a modern double-decker electric bus branded “First York” at what appears to be a depot. The bus features slogans such as “100% Electric, Zero Emissions, A Greener York” and “Change in the air,” promoting net zero emissions. The group is smartly dressed, smiling, and facing the camera, suggesting an official launch or promotional event. The background shows other buses and a blue sky.

A brand-new Norwich Park & Ride service is set to launch on Sunday 30th March, bringing improved travel options and a free day of travel for all users to mark the occasion. Following a re-tendering process at the end of 2024, Norfolk County Council appointed two operators to run the refreshed service from all five […]

Thetford Singers return for Spring Concert

A man in a black suit conducts a choir in a festively decorated venue. He is mid-gesture with an expressive face, and the background features an audience, Christmas trees, and wreaths with red and green garlands.

Thetford Singers are delighted to be performing for the second year running in the peaceful surrounds of St Cuthbert’s Church in Thetford. This is the perfect venue for one of Gabriel Fauré’s best-known works, the Requiem in D minor. Written between 1887 and 1890, it is serene, tender and reflective. The performance by Thetford Singers, […]

Behind the scenes on Thetford Guildhall restoration

Work is currently underway to repair Thetford’s Guildhall, a Grade II listed building located in the town centre. This heritage and events venue requires extensive repairs due to deterioration identified in the clock tower and cupola, revealed by a series of surveys. As a listed building, all restoration work must be carried out sensitively to […]

Volunteers needed for Thetford in Bloom and Conservation

An older woman with short blonde hair is tending to a flower bed filled with vibrant pink, purple, and red blossoms. She is wearing a maroon high-visibility vest with a crest on it, black gloves, and a dark top. She carefully weeds and maintains the plants. The background shows a paved pedestrian area with brick buildings and large windows.

As spring 2025 begins, Thetford Conservation and In Bloom volunteer groups are gearing up for another year of community projects. Following their efforts in 2024, the groups are excited to rejoin the Town Team in litter picks, conservation tasks, weeding and planting in preparation for the busy season ahead. Several exciting projects are planned, including […]

Dust off the cobwebs with Maid2Clean | Spotlight

A bright and airy windowsill with a neatly arranged selection of cleaning supplies. A woven white basket holds spray bottles filled with pink, green, and clear cleaning solutions, along with a white pump bottle. A fluffy green microfiber cloth and a pink scrubbing pad rest against the basket. Two stacked sponges, one yellow and one pink, sit beside artificial white flowers. Sunlight streams through the window, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere. The scene conveys a sense of cleanliness and renewal, evoking the spirit of spring cleaning.

Cleaning is rarely something most people look forward to, but there’s something about a thorough spring clean that can excite a house-proud person—or one of Maid2Clean’s maids—to get their rubber gloves on. That fresh feeling and lovely scents after a house is cleaned from ceiling to floor are incredibly rewarding and will make any home […]

Thetford residents fighting litter for the Great British Spring Clean

A group of eight volunteers wearing high-visibility vests pose in a grassy area with litter-picking tools. They smile and raise their equipment triumphantly. In front of them, several full green bags of collected rubbish, a discarded hubcap, and a pink plastic tube are piled next to a black bin. The background features leafless trees and a cloudy sky.

Since 2016, volunteers from the Norwich Road Estate Residents Association (NRERA) have been tackling litter in the community. Over the past 11 years, the group has collected more than 7.5 tonnes of rubbish, the weight of a lorry, with an average of 165 bags per year. Litter picks take place on the first Saturday of […]

National award recognises excellence at Barnham CE Primary

A group of primary school children in green uniforms stand together in front of a bulletin board that reads "THRIVING TOGETHER." Three adults stand behind them, smiling, with one holding a certificate labeled "Thrive School of Excellence." The board is decorated with photos and a sign recognizing the school's achievement. The students, diverse in appearance, look happy and proud. The setting appears to be a classroom or school hallway.

Barnham CE Primary School near Thetford has been awarded the School of Excellence award by Thrive, an organisation that trains teachers and other education professionals to support the social and emotional development of children and young people. The award is the highest level of achievement in Thrive’s Ambassador Schools scheme, which was launched in 2020 […]

Thetford Rugby Club secures early promotion

Thetford Rugby Club is celebrating a remarkable achievement, securing early promotion to Eastern Counties 1 North for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season and confirming their place for 2025/2026. This milestone is a testament to the dedication, hard work and growth the club has experienced over the past two years. Under the leadership of head […]

Thetford Powershift – Schools celebrate culture and creativity

A large group of children in school uniforms and two adults in blue vests celebrate on a stage, raising their arms in the air. A man kneels at the front, smiling, while a young girl in a brown cardigan stretches her arms wide. Behind them, a man in a tricorn hat and red coat joins in the cheer. A blue curtain serves as the backdrop, and one child holds a booklet titled "The Book of Thetford."

A rich curriculum plays a vital role in shaping young people’s lives. Learning about local and global cultures, and the many ways they are celebrated, fosters a love of lifelong learning and deepens a sense of belonging within the community. Thetford has a rich history to be proud of, and celebrating this has been a […]