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Introducing Thetford’s first Portuguese Mayor, Carla Barreto

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In a historic moment for the town, Councillor Carla Barreto will become Thetford’s first Portuguese Mayor in May 2025, marking a significant step forward for diversity and representation. Carla has served on Thetford Town Council for six years and is looking forward to her year as Mayor. “One of the things that makes Thetford so […]

Award-winning dining with local produce at The Mulberry Thetford

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For the last fifteen years, The Mulberry restaurant has been providing high-quality dining in Thetford town centre. A family-run business, they make the most of locally sourced ingredients, crafted into seasonal dishes that wow with presentation, without compromising on portion size. The restaurant continues to hold an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence and has appeared […]

Thetford resident running London Marathon for Air Ambulance charity

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Luke McCartney, a lifelong Thetford resident, is preparing to run the London Marathon on 27th of April in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA). Having always wanted to take on the challenge, he described the opportunity as both a privilege and an honour. “I had a personal experience with EAAA when they attended […]

Dig into spring – Maggie’s garden notes for April

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Maggie Baldwin from Thetford Garden and Allotment Club shares her monthly tips to help local gardeners make the most of April’s changing weather and busy growing season. April is here already — how quickly the year is marching on. Vita Sackville-West called it the Angel of the months, but with its changeable weather, that might […]

Get involved at Ancient House Museum this spring

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A new gardening group is starting in Ancient House Museum’s Tudor garden, offering 18 to 25-year-olds the chance to learn gardening skills, meet new people, and gain volunteering experience. Sessions run on Thursday mornings, with space for six participants. The group will focus on maintaining the Tudor Garden while developing gardening techniques useful for personal […]

Nuclear Ice and Arctic Skirmishes – March at West Norfolk Aviation Society

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The West Norfolk Aviation Society welcomed back John Blakeley for the third part of his fascinating talk on military bases in the Arctic. Part one had covered the origins of the bases during World War Two, and part two followed their evolution through the Cold War. Part three turned to more recent developments, presented through […]

Breckland Cats Protection’s top tips for a calmer cat

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Rita Thompson from Cats Protection shares practical tips to help make vet visits less stressful—for both you and your cat. With a few simple changes, the journey to the clinic can be calmer and more manageable. Vet visits are an essential part of maintaining your cat’s health, but many people find taking their cat to […]

BTO partners with Children’s Bookshow in Thetford schools

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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

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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 […]