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The Geese from the East: Winter visitors to Thetford’s Nunnery Lakes

A flock of geese in silhouette flies across a dramatic evening sky, with hues of orange, gold, and deep blue blending into streaked clouds. The birds are in formation, their wings outstretched as they migrate.

Nick Moran from the British Trust for Ornithology talks about the epic journeys of Thetford’s wintering birds, and the best spots to see them. Here in deepest Breckland, with our (relatively!) dry climate, it is easy to forget how important the UK is for wintering waterbirds. However, millions of ducks, geese and swans migrate to […]

Stunning watercolour goes on display at Norwich Castle

Gerard Stamp unveils his painting alongside Norwich Castle Curator of Historic Art, Dr. Giorgia Bottinelli. They stand on either side of the framed artwork, which is displayed on a wooden easel. The painting depicts scaffolding inside a historic castle. The textured stone wall behind them complements the architectural theme of the artwork.

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery recently unveiled a stunning watercolour by contemporary British artist Gerard Stamp. The Restoration of a Royal Palace (Norwich Castle) depicts the interior of Norwich Castle’s Norman Keep during the early phase of building work for the Royal Palace Reborn project. Gerard, renowned for his exquisite architectural detail, had long […]

Volunteering with East Anglian Children’s Hospices

EACH is keen to hear from anyone willing to join its Help at Home team. Volunteers have the chance to make an “invaluable, life-changing” contribution by helping families receiving support from a leading children’s hospice. Volunteers are matched with the family of a child receiving care. They then have an opportunity to provide vital practical […]

Places available at specialist SEND school in Thetford

The front view of a single-story school building made of red brick with large windows and a white entrance door. A small landscaped garden with young plants and shrubs is in the foreground, with a clear blue sky above.

Eld Park have places available for SEND students. Compass Community School Eld Park has places available for students aged between seven and seventeen years old. This will come as welcome news to parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – who often find it difficult to secure a well-matched placement in their […]

Get ready for Digifest: exciting tech adventures at Thetford Library!

A bright green and blue toy robot with large, round "eyes" and small mechanical arms sits on a play mat with a track design. In the blurred background, a child wearing a maroon top and orange sneakers is sitting cross-legged, holding a blue remote control and controlling the robot. The setting appears to be an interactive learning or play session with robotics.

This February, Thetford Library is the place to be for tech lovers and curious minds. Digifest is back with an array of interactive and fun-filled events designed to inspire and engage children of all ages. Best of all, it’s free! Glow and Go: 17th and 21st February, 10:30am and 11:30am – perfect for little ones […]

Pruning and preparation – Garden notes for February

A close-up of two white amaryllis flowers in full bloom, positioned near a window. The delicate petals curve gracefully outward, revealing pale green centers and yellow stamens. Soft natural light highlights the intricate texture of the petals. In the blurred background, a garden with greenery and wooden structures is visible through the window.

This month’s top tips from Thetford Garden and Allotment Club’s Maggie Baldwin. “The weather can be tricky at this time of the year. Increasingly, we are experiencing wetter winters and frosts that are generally less severe. This unfortunately means more pests and disease survive over the winter to haunt us in the Spring and Summer! […]

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. […]