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Breaking Good: Towering Tractors To Help Tiny Wildlife The Brecks is an area of unique climate and soils. A history of grazing and cultivation created an open landscape attracting rare flora and fauna. There has, however, been a severe decline in the creation of this bare, or broken (hence the term ‘Breck’), ground which has led to a decrease in the plants and animals that depend on it. As part of the Breaking New Ground Landscape Partnership Scheme, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Ground Disturbance Project explores a range of different disturbance treatments in order to increase populations of plants, invertebrates and birds through varied habitat management and mosaic creation. Traditionally the creation of bare ground was achieved through grazing and by the huge populations of rabbits the landscape once supported, but since the planting of the forests and the dawn of industrial agriculture, these natural processes in The Brecks no longer occur on the scale that they used to.

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invertebrate population will also provide feeding and breeding habitats for birds including nightjars, stonechats and woodlarks.” In the coming months, work will also take place at Cranwich Heath; 10 larger scrapes will be created, each approximately 30 metres in diameter. These will promote the spread of rare Breckland plants, and provide niche habitats for rare moths and butterflies. Similar disturbance work has already been undertaken on Weeting Heath and on road side nature reserves in both the Norfolk and Suffolk areas of The Brecks. A lot of preparation work is required before work like this can go ahead, not least by Norfolk County Council Historic Environment Service and Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service, who have been working alongside the conservation organisations to ensure the ground disturbance works do not damage archaeological remains. Initially, existing records were studied followed by field surveys of all the sites.

To combat the loss of these natural processes, a huge transformation has taken place this week using heavy machinery at Brandon Heath in the Brecks, managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. The machinery is being used to scrape away the surface nutrients and expose the bare mineral soil below, creating ideal habitat for rare Breckland plants, solitary bees and rare moths. The removed soil has been piled up creating south facing banks that will trap seeds and provide burrowing opportunities for various insects and also rabbits. At Brandon Heath, the heather is prevented from rejuvenating naturally because many areas are dominated by mosses and grasses which would naturally have been kept down by grazing animals. A massive two hectares of bare ground will be created, made up of 60 small scrapes of roughly 7-8 metres in diameter each. These will allow space for the heather to grow and create a site with different ages of heather. This is really important, as without this sort of intervention the heather will degenerate and ultimately be lost to grasses and scrub.

Many archaeological features were discovered during the surveys, including a possible prehistoric burial mound, an Anglo-Saxon boundary bank, medieval and post medieval warren boundaries and locations of old quarries dug for sand, gravel and chalk. The ground disturbance works are being organised around all known archaeological features and where necessary are being carried out under the supervision of archaeologists. This project is part of the Breaking New Ground Landscape Partnership Scheme supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and is being delivered through the partnership of Norfolk Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Forestry Commission, Suffolk County Council, Norfolk County Council and University of East Anglia, and with the support of Natural England.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Brecks Heathland Project Officer, Andy Palles-Clark said: “Brandon Heath is particularly important for solitary bees and wasps which utilise it both as a nectar source and also require bare ground for burrowing into for breeding. Increasing the

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Community Grant Scheme Launched The Breaking New Ground Landscape Partnership announces the deadline of 31st March 2016 for applications to the ‘PEOPLE’S POT’ Community Grant fund. As part of the £2.2m Breaking New Ground Landscape Partnership Scheme supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, a special fund is available for making grants of up to £5,000 in support of independent landscape and heritage projects in the Scheme area. private, voluntary and community sectors across The Brecks. Whilst applications from individuals are not precluded, all projects need to demonstrate firm evidence of public benefit and it is expected that in most cases applications will be submitted on behalf of organisations or groups of people. Although applicants need not necessarily come from, or be based in, the Scheme area, all project outputs must take place in the project area or be demonstrated to further the objectives of Breaking New Ground. To discuss project ideas or for more information please contact the Breaking New Ground team on 01842 815 465 or email bng.admin@suffolk.gov.uk Successful applications for grants in 2014 and 2015 included community art, film and poetry projects, some of which have just completed a month long exhibition at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds. Also supported is a Goshawk tagging conservation project and the well-publicised rescue of the flint mural masterpieces from the old Library in Brandon. This year the Landscape Partnership are seeking applications for projects that conserve or restore natural or built heritage features in the Project area. The People’s Pot is open to everyone including organisations or groups from the public,

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Hurrah - it’s March! After weeks of inactivity through bad weather and limited daylight, now the days are lengthening with British Summer Time starting on the 28th. This month used to be the beginning of the year in the distant history of Rome – they named it after the god of war, Mars, as they could begin to march about and fight. Now we take on the battle with the pests and weeds which are enjoying the milder weather too!

The meeting this month is on the 31st and Hilary Thomas will be coming to talk about Bulbs for Every Month – a chance to get some new ideas. The Spring show is on April 16th so it is worth checking the schedule this month to see where you can enter. As my daffodils started flowering in January, I don’t expect to have any to show but I’m sure someone will surprise us. It’s not all flowers and you don’t have to be a member – anyone fancy making an Easter Bonnet?

Onion sets and potatoes can be put in cleared and readied ground along with some early seeds. Now is the time you get your reward for winter digging but any neglected patch should be at least forked over. Compacted ground presents real difficulties for root growth for both seeds and established plants (except weeds of course). Root crops such as carrots and parsnips especially benefit from an open soil texture. In the garden, the lawn will be happier for aerating, especially anywhere that has been trodden repeatedly in the winter (e.g. along the track of the washing line, the route to the bird feeder etc.). You may not have the energy to deal with the whole lawn but sinking a fork into these areas will help them recover. Having said that, be cautious if you have not been active during the winter – it’s all too easy to put your back out. A couple of short sessions when you start digging will strengthen your back muscles and let you know your limits.

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This is the 10th year of open gardens in Thetford and we have been joined over those years by gardens in Croxton and Kilverstone. We have always given the proceeds to St Nicholas Hospice Care starting with around £2,000 in 2007 and over £7,000 in 2015. This year it would be amazing if we could raise £10,000 to celebrate 10 wonderful years of gardens in the Thetford area and the hospitality provided by our gardeners, who make it such an enjoyable day for all the visitors both local and from far away. So please, if you would like to join us by opening YOUR garden for this special anniversary year, do contact us on 01842 753590, 01842 765753, or 01842 762165, via our Open Gardens Facebook page, Twitter @ThetOpenGardens or by emailing: rwiad@talktalk.net

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The ‘One Show’ Comes To Thetford On Wednesday 27th January, the BBC One Show had a one hour special promoting the new Dad's Army film. As part of the programme a film crew visited Thetford on Saturday 23rd January and spent the day filming various groups around the town singing the Dad's Army song "Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler", and these were edited down to be included in the show. On the day of the show the outside broadcast crew arrived at The Bell Hotel and gathered together people who had appeared as extras in the original Dad's Army television show. These included Keith Eldred and his wife Margot. Keith was responsible for arranging what extras were required for the various episodes and as a result became the most popular man in town.

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the Dad's Army Museum also appeared suitably attired in uniform. Others were Chris Rodic, who was also in Knights of Madness. In case you missed her in the show she was hiding in the tree. Stuart Wright, the Chairman of the Dad's Army Museum, came up to Bridlington with his family to appear as extras in the new film and spoke about the Museum acquiring many props from the film, which will be displayed in the Musem which opened for it's new season on Saturday 27th February. Come and pay us a visit it's free! Neville Lockwood

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Services at St Cuthbert’s Sunday 6th March 8.00am Holy Communion, 10.30am Mothering Sunday Service, 6.30pm Evening Prayer - Sung Sunday 13th - 10.30am, Holy Communion Friday 18th, 7pm, Mayor’s Civic Carol Service Sunday 20th, 8am Holy Communion, 10.30am Palm Sunday Thursday 24th, Maundy Thursday Service Friday 25th, Good Friday Service Sunday 27th, 10.30am Easter Sunday Holy Communion Sunday 3rd April, 8am Holy Communion, 10.30am All Age Worship, 6.30pm, Evening Prayer - Sung Weekday services include Morning Prayer at 9.30am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. On Wednesdays there is a service of Holy Communion at 10.30am. All at St Cuthbert’s wish readers of the About Thetford magazine a happy Eastertide.

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Spring is on the way (I promise!). Brandon & District Photographic Club are planning an exciting number of activities over the next few months. A competition will be taking place on Wednesday 2nd March when we will be holding our second ‘JPeg’ Competition, and then on 30th March it will be the ‘Workshop’ Competition.

Maternity entitlements are different for self-employed women but financial support is still available. Selfemployed women who have a baby may be entitled to a total of 39 weeks Maternity Allowance. The maximum weekly rate you can receive is £139.58 but it does depend what your individual circumstances are. In order to get the full amount you need to have worked (either employed or self-employed) for at least 26 out of the 66 weeks prior to your baby's arrival. You should also have paid National Insurance contributions for at least 13 of those weeks and are required to have earned an average of £30 per week over 13 of the 66 weeks. However, if you don’t meet all of these criteria it’s possible that you’ll still be able to receive some support. You can put in a claim once your pregnancy reaches 26 weeks by filling in a MA1 claim form online or popping it in the post. The earliest you can receive the first payment is 11 weeks before your baby is due, or you can elect to start it as late as the day after the birth. Employees often have ‘keeping in touch’ days and the same stands for self-employed workers. You can work for up to 10 days whilst receiving Maternity Allowance, but go over this threshold and you risk losing your allowance altogether. If your household income isn’t enough to cover your costs you might also be entitled to further financial aid such as the Sure Start Maternity Grant or income-related social security benefits.

We are also planning two talks this Spring; the first being on the 16th March - a talk by Horry Parsons. Horry came to see us last year and talked about the restoration of St Edmundsbury Cathedral, which was a fascinating evening. Secondly, Barrie and Liz Hatton (EAF) will join us on the 13th April to give a talk on their Falklands Journey, some more beautiful photographs of birds, scenery and fauna as well as an amusing and informative talk. Everyone is welcome to come along to any of these evenings, meet us all, see what get up to and join in. Don’t forget to visit our website: www.brandonphotographicclub.co.uk Denise Whiting, Club Secretary

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News from Thetford Probus Driving home a road safety message for seniors The acronym KIDS deceptively suggests something to do with child’s play. But think again or, better still, ‘Think! Road Safety’. At Thetford Probus Club’s monthly meeting in February, driving and road safety expert, Terry Plummer explained that his presentation dubbed KIDS stood for Keep Independent & Driving Safely, a subject that had his audience listening intently, because being able to drive is crucially important for older people, especially so for those living in rural areas where public transport is minimal. Picture: Road Safety Expert Terry Plummer was

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in a great deal of action with garage areas being cleared and un-used garages being boarded up. The Clean For The Queen campaign gives the opportunity for more people to also be involved. I recently took part in a well attended litter pick at the Charles Burrell Centre and l am organising the event detailed below in partnership with Barnham Cross Action Group so please come along if you can. All who attend will be invited to a Family Tea at a later date, in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday.

Sadly, we all experience fly-tipping at some point. It has different effects on different people but predominantly we all feel sad and disappointed when we witness it. There’s often an environmental impact as well. My role, which is part of a pilot project funded by Breckland Council, covers the three estates of West Thetford and I have been working very closely behind the scenes with both Breckland Council and Flagship Housing to try to improve the situation and reduce instances of fly tipping. Your help, as residents, is also crucial and can make a big difference. For example;

Fly-tipping has an effect on all of us, but by working together we can reduce it from occuring and help keep our communities clean and tidy. Best wishes, Barbara Bysouth

• If you see someone fly-tipping would you be willing to give a written witness statement? This happened recently and the issue is currently being investigated. • If you see a fly-tip please report it. The general rule is if it is on a green area or in an alley way, it is the responsibility of Breckland Council. You can either report on 01362 656870 or via www.breckland.gov.uk where you can also upload a photograph. Garage areas are generally the responsibility of Flagship Housing and you can report fly tipping on: 0808 1684555 but please also ask the person answering your call to also inform the appropriate Community Manager and Community Ranger. Flagship are keen to combat fly-tipping and treat any information about the perpetrators confidentially. • If you could also take the time to let me know when you have reported an incident, it would help me to define ‘hot spots’ that may need more frequent inspections. Email: barbara@tcathetford.org.uk One really important element of my work has been regular ‘walk abouts’ on each1 estate with Flagship Man and a Van AD_Layout 14/01/2016 17:39 Page Community Managers and Rangers. This has resulted

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My first few months... by Deputy Manager, Joshua Grayson I joined the Charles Burrell Centre team in November 2015, after 7 years in the leisure industry. I worked my way from a casual lifeguard, working around 6th Form, to a ‘Quality Manager’ of a Leisure Centre, gaining first aid, pool plant and also Lifeguard Trainer assessor qualifications along the way. I was excited but apprehensive at the challenge ahead, with moving from a leisure environment with a large volume of staff down to a team of 3 core staff members, 2 sessional caretakers and a small team of dedicated volunteers, it was going to be different to say the least.

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and safety matters. The future, what is round the corner, no one knows, but I for one am looking forward to being part of the development and future of CBC and the prospects and opportunities it brings. Thanks to everyone that recently supported our ‘Clean for the Queen’ efforts. We were delighted that 21 bags of rubbish were collected from around the Centre and also the surrounding residential area as part of this initiaitive.We will be organising a celebratory event to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday in the near furure.

The first 4 months at CBC has had its challenges along with its rewards. A major challenge has been starting projects from scratch, which, after being in businesses where the framework is already set up certainly put me out of my comfort zone, but nothing that I have not been able to be overcome with a bit of determination and hard work. Along with the challenges it has been great to see the rewards of the hard work in seeing the centre grow to over 75% capacity, meeting potential hirers and tenants, finding out about their visions and ideas and finding an affordable room to help them develop and grow.

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We are making great progress at CBC. One area of recent focus is the safety of tenants and visitors to the site; we have introduced tenant health and safety inspections working alongside the tenants on health

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Cats Protection Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket is holding a Spring Fayre in Wattisfield Village Hall on Saturday 7 May 2016 between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm. Please come and support our work! We will have a range of stalls, including gifts, cards, books, jewellery, cakes and preserves, Cats Protection merchandise and crafts. Refreshments will be served and entry is free though donations are welcome. Our branch, which covers areas including Stowmarket, Diss and Sudbury, helps hundreds of cats and kittens every year. We are reliant on the generosity of local people to cover our outgoings, most of which are for food and vets bills to ensure that the cats in our care are in the best possible health for their move to a new home. Anyone interested in offering a cat a home or supporting us is asked to call 01449 674584; visit our website at www.cats.org.uk/bury-st-edmunds or like us on Facebook (Cats Protection Bury St Edmunds). Cats Protection's registered charity number is 203644 Rotary News: The Rotary Club and Inner Wheel celebrated Robbie Burns birthday with a Burns Lunch at Croxton Village Hall. The Haggis was addressed by Len Simpson, Scottish and Brian Farrell dressed as a Scotsman and toasted with whisky by all the guests. £675 was raised for charities supported by Rotary and Inner Wheel.

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Commonly Believed Myths I thought it would be interesting to dispel some of the myths clients often ask us when having skin care and body treatments. Eating chocolate makes my skin breakout in spots! Myth. Chocolate does not cause breakouts. It does however contain high sugar and fat content, so too much would not be good as a high fat diet can make the skin oilier.

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Beauty Geek Column by Caroline King Make-up expiration dates: Keep it or bin it? Can you honestly say you throw out make-up once it’s past its sell-by date? Did you even know make-up had a sell-by date? I know I personally have boxes of make-up. Some I use regularly, and others I use on special occasions. Whilst the rest… well, I really am not sure why I keep it. Is it because it has sentimental value? I don’t want to waste it? Who knows! Like skincare, and toiletries, make-up will go off. This could then contribute to skin irritations, and worse case, infections. The most important thing to remember before you even start to look at make-up is to ensure your make-up bag, box, container or wherever you store it, is clean and hygienic. Plus the tools you use to apply the make-up such as brushes are thoroughly clean. Make-up brushes should be washed and air dried to ensure they don’t cross contaminate bacteria into your make-up that will be a breeding ground for those nasty bugs to grow.

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Thetford and District Dementia Support Group (TADDS) Our group meets every Friday between 10am-1pm and is held in the community lounge of Lord Walsingham Court, Glebe Close Thetford IP24 2LT.

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Now for the good news The key is to seek expert advice mainly from four sources and stress test your investment against two KPI’s being, Return on Investment (ROI) and Yield.

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1. Accountant – ROI, Yields and Tax: It’s the accountants job to make sure you are turning a profit and the deal is robust. Make sure to get a customized management account from them so you can see what properties are performing and which are not and cut them from your business.

Do you have an investment property or would you like to purchase one in 2016? For many it is a way to secure a well-deserved retirement and provide an income for themselves and their family.

2. Broker – Can you get a Mortgage? Your new best friend? These guys are worth every penny and it’s critical to get one that knows investments too. They will help you get the property in the first place and select the most profitable deal - look after them!

But the shock budget announcement has made many uncertain of the feasibility and viability of such an investment. Below I will give my opinion on what the budget may mean to you and how you could still prosper in 2016. First thing first the bad news.

3.Solicitor – Keeping it Legal: Purchasing and selling a property can be tricky, working close with an expert solicitor should make this a smooth and air tight transaction in regards to contracts, especially if doing a Joint Venture.

1. More Tax: The amount of relief on interest from mortgages is being reduced to 20% by 2020. This means Landlords will not be able to claim back the interest payments as a business cost like many other companies. For example: A Landlord who invested in a property worth £100,000 on an 85% Loan to Value Mortgage with an interest rate at 5% could end up losing £100 a year. If the Bank of England raises interest rates and the Mortgage rate goes to 5.5% this could jump to a loss of £440 according to PwC.

4. Property expert – Mentor/ Coach: Working with someone who has years of experience and has the team in place can speed up your success why “reinvent the wheel”. Their knowledge about the industry and how to put a deal together could be critical to your success and mean the different between profit and loss.

2. Supply and Demand: Concerns about the supply of housing. Most of the stock around 57% has been brought for the Rental Sector between 1986 – 2012. Economists fear home builders will slow construction as demand will fall (Department of Communities and Local Government). This will ultimately push up the rental prices as demand for limited supply increases.

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During the STAG meeting in February, STAG members got an update about fly-tipping which is one of the 3 STAG priorities. The West Thetford Fly-Tipping Project which is being run by Thetford Community Association (TCA), also involves STAG, the residents groups in West Thetford and partner agencies. Barbara Bysouth (Project Worker) said that as well as reporting fly tips and collecting evidence for follow up actions, she is also working with Flagship Housing and Breckland Council to improve their reporting systems. This will enable local residents to also report fly-tipping more easily and quickly. As well as working with partner organisations to reduce fly-tipping and enforce penalties when there is sufficient evidence, Barbara is developing work to raise community awareness about the anti social aspects of fly-tipping and littering. As part of this, Barbara is working with a group to produce a community and schools education package about fly-tipping and littering, as well as encouraging and supporting ‘clean ups’ as part of the ‘Clean for the Queen’ initiative.

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Finally, just a brief update about the STAG priority of the problems caused by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) travelling ‘in the wrong direction’ along Bury Road. Norfolk County Council confirmed at the meeting that in response to earlier STAG concerns, they have previously installed improved HGV weight restriction signage on Bury Road which goes beyond the legal minimum requirements. STAG members are also looking into carrying out further community volunteer-led checks on traffic. We will report on the third STAG priority of anti-social behaviour in and around the town centre in future articles.

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Public meetings are held four times a year to agree priorities for the STAG to work on and to provide residents with progress reports. Meetings take place in the Small Court, The Guildhall, Thetford at 7pm and remaining dates for 2016 are: Thursday 7th April 2016, 7th July 2016 and Thursday 6th October 2016.

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Mediation also provides a certain degree of control for the parties over any outcome reached. In the Court room, the outcome of any dispute is ultimately decided by a Judge. Mediation can often assist in rebuilding relationships between the parties if they have broken down due to the dispute in question. The fact that both parties have voluntarily come to the mediation table indicates a certain amount of willingness to resolve matters, and in the majority of cases any settlement reached involves a certain degree of compromise on the part of the protagonists.

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Sat 5th March Cliff Richard Tribute Fri 18th March Sing Your Heart Out Bargains!!! Sun 13th March Time 4 Tea Party We’ve just taken delivery of some lovely things for Sun 13th March Mud & MayhemTrails your little ones: Sat 19th March Thetford Singers: Mozart, Haydn Umbrellas: Sun 22nd March Family Litter Pick Frog, Bee or Ladybird Sat 26th March Craft Fair Rucksacks: Penguin or Ladybird Sun 27th March Easter Charity Car Boot & Paint Your Own Wellies Sun 27th March Charles Burrell Museum Opens All donated, so we can Sun 27th March WOW Charity Bike Ride pass on a great price to Sat 9th April Mayor’s Ball you - all just £3 each. Sun 10th April Village Pillage Competitions Thurs 2nd June Red Rooster The Sing Your Heart Out Norfolk competition Visit www.leapinghare.org to buy tickets and for more Thetford’s Great events comes to Thetford on Friday 18th March. Register at www.syhonorfolk.co.uk Thetford’s Great Festival has also announced that entry forms for the Junior Town Crier competition are now available from our shop or on line - brilliant opportunity for anyone aged 6 - 14 years www.thetfordsgreatfestival.org

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March 2016 Enterprise at Your Library Thinking of starting your own business or making some cash from a hobby? Drop into Thetford Library between 12.30pm – 3.00pm on Monday 21st March and find out what your library has to offer!

Books and Buggies meet-up A chance to meet with friends and share books together. 10:-11:30am on Monday 14th March. You are welcome to drop in or stay for the whole session.

Thetford Library Local History Group As part of the March meeting, there will a fascinating, FREE talk : “Farming in the Thetford & Watton Areas in WW1.” Friday, 18th March, 10.30am in the library. No need to book for this interesting talk.

Story Time Activities with Sure Start Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 during term time. These fun sessions with Sure Start in the library are free, no need to book just turn up. For more information call Sure Start on 01842 766438 Chatterbooks Book Club Fun activities based around reading for children aged 8-11. Monthly meeting at Thetford Library, next meeting Friday 18th, 4:00-5:00.

Thetford Remembers 1914 -1918 Photography Exhibition Thetford Remembers is asking people who currently live in and around Thetford to bring in WW1 linked photos of family members, letters or memorabilia of visits to cemeteries in the Western front area. The documents will be scanned or photographed and then used to form a photography exhibition which will exhibit Upstairs at The Guildhall from 20th June to 2nd July. After this, the exhibition will move to the Methodist Church Hall during the school summer holidays. The two collection days for people to bring in WW1 photographs or documents will be: Thursday 7th April at Thetford Library (upstairs), 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Saturday 16th April at the Ancient House Museum (Tudor Hall), 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2.30pm -4.30pm.

Thetford Library Local History Group A chance to find out about the library’s local history collections. Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month, 10:30-12. Next meeting Friday 18th. Group volunteers still welcomed. For more information on all our groups, events or volunteering opportunities call the library on 01842 752048 or email thetford.lib@norfolk.gov.uk or go to our Facebook page Opening hours at Thetford Library Monday 8:30-5:30 Tuesday 8:30-5:30 Wednesday 8:30-1 Thursday 8:30-5:30 Friday 8:30-7:00 Saturday 9:00-1:00

NEW-Zentangle meditative art club Anyone can do this! No drawing experience or skills are needed. If you can draw a line, a curve and a dot then you can create Zentangle abstract drawings. A ‘mindful’ way to create your own art. Weekly free group starting from Tuesday 8th March, 2:00-4:00. Other march dates 15th, 22nd and 29th.

Easter opening hour changes . The library is closed on Good Friday, 25th March and Easter Bank Holiday Monday 28th March

Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time Songs & Rhymes for babies and toddlers and their parents/carers. 10:30-11:00 on Monday 7th & 21st March. No need to book for these fun, free sessions.

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Details of forthcoming resident group meetings taking place in March are below: Abbey Tenants and Resident’s Association Meeting on Monday 14th March 2016, 6.30pm at the Bishop’s School Community Room (to the left of the main school entrance). Surgery with Councillors and agencies from 6pm. Contact 07768974026. Barnham Action Group Next meeting will be Monday 21st March 2016. 6pm - 6.30pm for surgery time with Councillors and agencies. 6.30pm main meeting. At Fulmerston Church on Fulmerston Road.

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Gala Success for Thetford Dolphins

Thetford Dolphins made the short trip to Mildenhall for the West Row Coaches Trophy Gala and after the 43 events the Dolphins produced an outstanding 26 first places and 21 personal bests including a new club record to win the trophy with a creditable 143 points. The club record went to Alice Fasey in winning the 50m Breast. Other winners were Isaac Clark 25m Fly & 50m Breast, Alfie King 50m Free & 100m back, Maisie Francis 50m Free & 50m Fly, Louis James 50m Free & 50m Back, Daniel Clark 50m Breast, Alexandra Ashley 100m Back & 100m Fly, Macauley Harvey 100m Breast, Amie Copp 100m Breast, Benjamin Trowell 100m Free & 4x25m IM, Elena Armes 100m Free, Emily Duffy 100m Breast & 4x25m IM, Grace McGill 100m Free & 4x25m IM, Alex Darton 100m Free. The Dolphins also dominated the 4x25m relays with Daniel Penny, Isaac Clark, Louis James & Daniel Clark; Alfie King, Benjamin Trowell, Macauley Harvey & Alex Darton and Emily Duffy, Elana Armes, Amie Copp & Alexandra Ashley all being victorious. To culminate an excellent evening the final race saw a mixed 8x25m relay with Dolphins Isaac Clark, Ella Darton, Benjamin Flood, Alice Fasey, Simon Long HP Advert_Layout 1 18/04/2011 BenjaminmTrowell, Elena Armes, Macauley Harvey 11:35 & Grace McGill coming home first.

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Mini Gala held: Thetford Dolphins Swimming Club held the first round of it’ mini gala on 16th January with 89 swimmers taking part in two events. A total of 103 personal bests were achieved with 57 coming in the 50m Backstroke and a further 46 in the 50m Free. There were also 10 new times from swimmers making their first gala meet debut. Louis James and Amalee Neill-Gourlay top the individual leader board with 6 points and the Blue Team lead the way with 80 points. Thanks should go to all officials and team managers who gave up their time as without them Page 1 these events would not be possible.

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    --   —              –     

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     

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    — 

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    

 -        

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         —  

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