SEPTEMBER 2021 About Thetford magazine

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HODs 2021 Highlights:

Heritage Open Days Return

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Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of heritage and culture. Every September across the country organisations and volunteers organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture that you can access for free! It’s also an opportunity to see hidden places or try new experiences. The theme this year is Edible England, so you can expect food related events and activities alongside tours and open days. The festival is now in its 26th year and has grown from 701 events nationwide to over 5,500 today.

Mrs Sanderson Talks WVS Leaping Hare Saturday 11th September - 11am - 2pm Drop-in Thetford Folk - Children’s Heritage Theatre Thetford Town Council Saturday 11th September - 3pm Booking essential HODs Special Sunday Opening - costumed characters and family friendly activities Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life Sunday 12th September - 10am - 4:30pm Booking essential Sikh Heritage Events Thetford Town Council Sunday 12th September - 10am - 3pm Drop in Edible Britain - A conversation with Richard Mabey, Thetford Town Council Thursday 16th September - 7:30pm Booking essential

Young visitors enjoying one of the HODs events happening across Thetford this month

Thetford has taken part in Heritage Open Days for many years, reflecting the rich and diverse Medieval Coin Striking cultural heritage we have as a town. This year you Leaping Hare. Saturday 18th September, can discover how the Women’s Voluntary Service 11am - 2pm, Drop in (WVS) supported the town during WW2. Christine Sanderson, pictured on our front cover this month, is a costumned interpreter and can be found giving a talk on 11th September at Leaping Hare. Also featured are our links to the Sikh community, food 01842 400321 - 07847 732 883 l Laptop Repair - Virus Removal and drink history, foraging tips, www.heritageopendays.org.uk industrial heritage l Collect and Return Service and our@heritageopenday local links to atomic weapons. @heritageopendays /heritageopendays #HODs There are specific family friendly events hosted by Charles Burrell Museum, Leaping Hare and Thetford Town Council including a children’s theatre performance. Some of the activities require pre-booking, whilst others are drop-in, to find out more or to book tickets please visit: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting

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