World Book Day At NJB

It’s that time of year again as Not Just Books are taking part in the national campaign to swap the World Book Day £1 book token for one of the TWELVE exclusive, new and completely FREE World Book Day Books! Not only that, but World Book Day is celebrating its 25th year on 3rd March 2022.

We’re very excited to be working with some of our local schools as well to ensure as many young people as possible get hold of their free World Book Day book as reading is such an important part of our young peoples’ development. With the core message of “You Are A Reader”, World Book Day has a particular focus on reaching children from disadvantaged backgrounds. In its 25th year, World Book Day will highlight the importance of all children having the opportunity to own and be inspired by inclusive stories, written by authors and illustrators who are representative of the society we live in. Did you know that: • In 2021, 1 in 5 children receiving free school meals said the book they ‘bought’ with their

WBD book token was the first book they had of their own • Spending just 10 minutes a day reading with a child makes a big difference to their future success throughout their lives Here at Not Just Books, we are extremely passionate about reading, for young and old. World Book Day is part of our commitment to supporting young people and their reading and we thoroughly support their vision of changing lives through a love of books and shared reading. We want to help create the readers of the future and love to give children the chance to experience choosing and owning a book – for free. The World Book Day £1 books are a gift from Not Just Books and other booksellers, who fully fund the cost of the £1 book token redemptions. There are also some fabulous online events, please do go to www.worldbookday.com to catch up with the World Book Day Live digital events. Let’s spread a love of books and reading for children of all ages.

Young people can use their vouchers to choose from this years selection and enjoy a book for free at Not Just Books this month

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Thetford Voices is launching its 2022 programme of Open Singing Workshops for children and young people aged 6 to 16 with a half-day session on the afternoon of Saturday 23rd April, 1.30pm to 5pm in the Williamson Hall of Thetford Grammar School. Our Spring Sing Thing is a chance for 2020 wksp_small springs 08/02/2022 15:01 Page 1 newcomers to discover the fun in rehearsing a

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Day in December in discovering even more great songs that are guaranteed to stay in the memory for months to come. The workshop is led by very experienced song leaders and a DBS registered volunteer team; appropriate Covid-safe measures will be in place. Generous grant support from

Thetford Town Council enables us to keep the attendance fee to £5 a head. All enthusiastic young singers are welcome.

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Book Now For Family Egg Hunt

A family-friendly Easter Egg hunt returns in April after a two-year break due to covid. The popular event, organised by Thetford Toy Library is due to take place on Saturday 9th April 2022. It’s the 20th year that its been held and the sixth to take place at the Charles Burrell Centre. There will be a new style ticket system with one ticket for all ages. All egg hunting takes place outside and there will be a special visit from the Easter Bunny! When you book you can select a preferred start time from 10am through until 2pm. When you’ve completed your hunt, be sure to hand back your completed entry to be in with a chance of winning some ‘eggcellent’ sports equipment. Every person taking part receives a big chcocolate egg and there may well be some extra gifts available from the Easter bunny. Entrance is the £2.50 a ticket and the tickets are available now from Thetford Toy Library which is based at the Charles Burrell Centre. See the Toy Library’s Facebook page for details of opening times. This event is kindly being sponsored by Sainsbury’s Thetford, Wilko and Charles Burrell Centre. Thetford Toy Library is a voluntary, not for profit organisation.

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