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Thetford Calendar Competition 2024

Here are a selection from the 2023 Competition which were placed in the 2024 Calendar. Hopefully they will inspire you to send some amazing photographs into Leaping Hare for the 2025 Calendar. 2023 Winners’ Photograph 2023 Finalists

Norfolk Museums Listings

Historic pulpware items.

April & May 2024 Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life, Thetford Talk: Thetford Patent Pulp Ware Tuesday 14 May 2024  –  2pm – 3pm Price – £5 Per Person. Free for Norfolk Museums Service Passholders and Ancient House Friends. Suitable for : Adults Join Oliver Bone (Curator) to find out about this unique Thetford industry […]

Peter Beales Roses to unveil ‘With Courage’ rose at RHS Chelsea 2024

A close up of peachy/orange rose called With Courage

Spectacular new charity bloom and lifesaving-themed Great Pavilion display will commemorate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary in style at the world-famous flower show Leading grower Peter Beales Roses will unveil Rosa ‘With Courage’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May – an exquisite new bloom that’s poised to raise more than £40,000 to help support […]

Drag Bingo!

Two Drag Queens in full costume with a flower background.

Prepare your dabbers for a night filled with glamour and bingo excitement! Join Miss DeeLicious and Mindy Pendant for an unforgettable evening that combines the thrill of bingo with the sparkle and humour of drag.  The Dee and Mindy Bingo Show, beloved by fans across Norfolk, guarantees a delightful time with their witty banter and […]

Inspectors say progress and improvements are evident at Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service

Fire station with two red shutter doors

Improvements at Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are evident with positive progress in many areas, according to a report published today (Friday 8 March). His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found NFRS had improved in five key areas since its last inspection. The report recognised the service’s sound financial […]

Norfolk’s gone national!

Radio 4 spotlights Nourishing Norfolk It’s official: Norfolk is innovative, leading the way with a community response that’s changing lives. We were delighted to work with Radio 4’s Food Programme and national food icon Delia Smith to take to a national stage the story of our Nourishing Norfolk programme and highlight the work happening in our local communities […]

Next stage of Norfolk’s ambitious climate plan revealed

Actions to support low carbon transport, climate adaptation, and decarbonisation of local business and industry will be discussed by councillors at next week’s meeting of the Infrastructure and Development Select Committee. The actions cover a range of initiatives, including: Cllr James Bensley, Chair of the Infrastructure and Development Select Committee, said: “It’s clear these actions […]

Thetford 5K Easter Bunny Run

5 Ladies wearing flowerhead costumes. Standing together waiting to run the race.

Sunday 17th March This is a 5K run in and around Thetford, starting from and finishing in Thetford’s historic Market Place.  In line with the theme, we would encourage you to wear fancy dress as there will be a prize or two for the best!  Free tea, coffee and squash at the finish, plus a […]