Meet green-fingered Jen, Thetford’s newest business owner
“Grow Indoor Plants” has opened its doors to Thetford’s plant lovers, with a shop on Riverside Walk. The owner, Jen, says she’s obsessed with house plants and has amassed a large collection of them. “I used to have an allotment, and do a lot of gardening,” she said. “Health problems made that more difficult, but […]
Thetford nurse receives national award
Jettie Vije, Lead Practice Nurse at Grove Surgery Thetford, has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI). The title is not an award for past service but indicates a commitment to high standards of patient care, learning and leadership. Nurses who hold the title […]
Slipper swaps and reading challenges – What’s on at Thetford Library
Thetford Library is hosting a Slipper Swap on Tuesday, 14th January, from 10am to 1pm. This free event invites the community to trade in their old, worn-out slippers for a brand-new pair designed to help reduce trips and falls, especially for older residents. The initiative aims to promote safety at home by addressing one of […]
Find partridges outside of pear trees in Thetford
Although you might have finished singing about partridges in pear trees for another year, let’s spare a thought for these interesting birds! Two species of partridge are regularly found in the UK. You are most likely to see Red-legged Partridge, an introduced species that is often released for shooting, sometimes in huge numbers. Our other […]
SPOTLIGHT ON… See Through Solutions
Family man and Thetford local Saj has launched his state-of-the-art window cleaning business, See Through Solutions. Saj, who went to Rosemary Musker school, has moved on from working with his brother at Best Beds Direct to setting up his own business, See Through Solutions, playing into his love of the outdoors and meeting new people. […]
Year of centenary celebrations at Ancient House Museum
Throughout 2025, Ancient House in Thetford will be celebrating 100 years as a museum. The museum opened on 11th December 1924 and 100 years later, Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life will celebrate its centenary with the unveiling of beautiful new displays exploring the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, last Maharajah of the Punjab who […]
It’s Thetford Players Panto time! Get ready for The Little Mermaid
It gets harder and harder each year to decide what panto to put on – we are running out of scripts! ‘The Little Mermaid’, by Alex Jackson, then popped into our inbox and imagination took flight. A popular tale, made famous by Disney and morphed into a pantomime, what could possibly go wrong?! The story […]
Recycle right to avoid Santa’s naughty list this Christmas!
Breckland Council is encouraging residents to make sure they stay on Santa’s nice list by reducing, reusing, and recycling festive waste this Christmas. The council has published a list of common festive items to help residents identify what can be recycled in their household recycle bins, as well as what can’t be. Things like paper […]
Norfolk set to receive highest highways maintenance allocation in the region
Norfolk is set to receive more than £56 million for highways maintenance next year thanks to Government funding announced today. The Government has announced funding allocations for every local authority across England today which can be used from April 2025 on roads that are in most need of repair, and to deliver immediate fixes for […]
Christmas Carols with Thetford Singers 2024
Thetford Singers returned to Thetford Methodist Church this Christmas, with their annual carol concert. The group performed a variety of carols, conducted Chris Parsons. As well as being the Singers’ Musical Director, Chris has toured Europe as a trumpeter, and appeared at the BBC Proms! The group, which has ran for 40 years, has 60 […]
