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Warm Wednesdays and Tourmaline trail at Ancient House Museum

A costumed museum educator dressed in a Tudor-style outfit, including a white bonnet and historical dress, engages a group of young children in a hands-on learning session. She is demonstrating an artifact while the children, dressed in modern clothing, watch attentively. A table covered with a purple cloth displays various historical objects such as pottery, wooden combs, and metal tools. Behind them, a museum display case holds additional artefacts.

Ancient House is offering Warm Wednesdays, with two sessions running from 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm every Wednesday until the end of March 2025. Visitors are invited to come along for a chat, refreshments, and explore the museum. There is no need to book, and no questions will be asked. More information about Warm Welcome Spaces can […]

Dive into Virtual Reality at brand-new Thetford arena

A woman with long hair and pink streaks laughs while immersed in a VR gaming session. She wears a black dress with sheer polka-dot sleeves and holds two VR motion controllers. Behind her, other players in VR headsets interact with the virtual environment. The setting is a neon-lit gaming space with a futuristic atmosphere.

Competition Time!Enter our February competition to be in with a chance of winning free VR sessions, worth £200! Discounts are also available for the first 100 sign-ups. Click here or visithttps://aboutthetford.co.uk/competitions/ Looking for an exciting new activity? Active Reality at Breckland Leisure Centre is your ticket to a world of unforgettable virtual reality (VR) adventures. […]

Thetford Open Gardens returns for 2025

A large group of Thetford Open Gardens volunteers and supporters gathers outdoors on a lush green lawn, posing for a group photo in front of trees and a wooden fence. Many are dressed in smart casual attire, with some holding folders or wearing jackets. In the center, a woman holds a sign that reads "St Nicholas Hospice Care – because you matter." The group is celebrating their efforts in supporting the hospice through their open gardens initiative. Everyone is smiling, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The Thetford Open Gardens team are looking for volunteers to open their gardens, to raise money for St Nicholas’ Hospice Care. It’s that time of year again – gardens are quietly coming back to life after their winter slumber and tempting us all to think about warmer months on the horizon. The Thetford Open Gardens […]

Breckland Council launch Warm Packs to help residents in cold snap

A close-up of several packs of thick, thermal socks displayed on a counter. The socks are branded "The Original Ruff & Tuff Workwear" with "Heat Machine Thermal Technology" labels. The packaging highlights features such as "for day-long comfort," "engineered to keep your feet warm," and a "2.3 TOG rating." The socks come in various colors, including black, blue, red, and yellow. In the background, cardboard boxes with the text "PMSB2B.COM" are visible, along with a blue bag that reads "the original factory."

Breckland Council has launched a new ‘Warm Packs’ initiative to provide a package of support to residents across the district during the colder winter months. Thanks to funding and donations from local businesses – including the Shadwell Estate, Snetterton Park Limited, Advanced Air, and The Factory Shop Dereham – each Warm Pack contains carefully selected […]

Memorial plaque unveiled for young Thetford resident

Four people stand in front of a memorial plaque dedicated to Jake Lee Marrington on a metal bridge railing. The group includes two men in dark coats, a woman in a black jacket, and a man in ceremonial attire wearing a red robe and chain of office. Photos of Jake and blue ribbons are attached to the railing behind them. The background shows a wooded area with a river running beneath the bridge.

A memorial plaque has been installed on a footbridge in Thetford to celebrate the life of 14-year-old Jake Marrington, who sadly died last year. Jake’s family have valued memories of the area, having spent time there with him. With the help of the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), who own the land, the plaque was […]

Support 3rd Thetford Scout Group going to Norjam 2025

A group photo of a scout troop posing indoors in front of a white wall with a Union Jack flag. The scouts, dressed in teal uniforms with pink neckerchiefs and various badges, are standing and kneeling in rows, smiling at the camera. Several adult leaders, dressed in green hoodies and casual clothing, stand among the group. The wooden floor and neutral wall create a simple backdrop.

Scouting is a worldwide youth social movement, operating in over 216 countries and territories, that emphasises practical outdoor activities, including camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, backpacking, sports and much more. Norjam is a week-long camp between 9th and 16th August 2025 that brings together Scouts and Guides, aged 10-18, from around the world at the Norfolk […]

Thetford Garden Centre awarded as best Garden Centre Restaurant in the UK

A group of smiling staff members, including chefs and servers, pose outdoors with an award. They are standing on a gravel path near a wooden gazebo, with trees and greenery in the background. The team appears proud and celebratory.

Thetford Garden Centre is delighted to announce that its restaurant, Lime Kiln Kitchen, has been awarded the prestigious title of Best Garden Centre Restaurant in the UK by the Garden Centre Association (GCA) at their annual conference in Reading. This esteemed accolade highlights the exceptional quality, service, and innovation that Lime Kiln Kitchen consistently offers […]

Norwich Road Academy recognised with “Healthy Schools Status”

Norwich Road Academy is proud to announce that it has received another professional accreditation. The Thetford primary school has been awarded ‘Healthy School’ status, in recognition of its efforts to embed and improve curriculum provision across the four core health themes of Healthy Schools. These themes—physical activity, healthy eating, emotional health, and well-being—are central to […]

MP to hold Thetford consultation to ‘fix our broken NHS’

Residents in Thetford and surrounding villages are being encouraged to attend a consultation session about the future of the NHS. Terry Jermy, Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk, is hosting a session in Thetford on Saturday 8th February 2025, from 10.30am until 12.30pm. This is part of a national consultation – ‘Fixing Our Broken […]