Puss In Boots Competition

It’s That Time Again – Oh Yes It Is!!

The popular story that we know today as ‘Puss in Boots’ originated as a fable that recounts the plight of three poor boys whose mother has only three possessions of value: a kneading trough, a pastry board and a cat (a disguised fairy), who was left to her youngest son. Thetford Players cannot wait tobring you their version of this popular character. Over the years the tale has changed and evolved. Puss in Boots has now become a much loved character, starring in 2004, in a film franchise featuring a friendly green Ogre! This fabulous brand new script ‘Puss in Boots, a Soan Sister’s Pantomime’ will be sure to have you laughing, cheering and of course, booing.

Competition Time

To win a family ticket (4 people) to our pantomime in January 2023, just answer this question: What is the name of the Ogre from

the film franchise mentioned above, and the name of the Princess he falls in love with?

Send your entry to: thetfordplayers1@gmail. com. Please include your full contact details, including name, address, contact number and age if under 16. All entries must be received by 5pm on Friday December 9th, all correct answers will be put into one of Dame Betty’s Boots and a winner drawn and notified by 16th December. Good Luck! One of Thetford’s most loved Christmas events is returning with a big programme of events. This year the theme is All Creatures Great and Small and will feature decorated trees created by individuals and groups from across the local community. The trees are always a dazzling array of lights and colour, bringing much needed festive cheer to visitors who are always greeted with a warm welcome. Enjoy looking round or one of the many events, there’s something for everyone! Proceeds from the Festival will go to support Miniature Donkeys for Wellbeing and church funds. Thetford Methodist Tree Festival opens at 9.30am - 5pm on Friday 26th with a charity market from opening until 12.30pm and a Make your Own Christmas Wreath workshop at 2pm. The Tree Festival then closes until the evening of Friday 2nd December when it reopens from 5 – 8pm as part of the Christmas Lights Switch On celebrations. It then opens daily from Saturday 3rd – Sunday 18th, Saturdays 9:30am – 5pm, Sundays 12:30 – 3pm and weekdays 11am – 3pm.

Events running alongside the Festival include a Tea Dance led by The Strollers on Sunday 3rd December, a Festival Quiz Night, a visit from the Mini Donks and Father Christmas on Saturday 11th December and a Christmas Lunch* along with another visit from Father Christmas on December 17th. New for 2022 on Sunday 11th December is the Pet Service with Rev David McAloon at 2.20pm – bring your own pet and join in. The Festival closes with a carol service led by Rev McAloon and featuring the church choir at 4pm on Sunday 18th December.

Advanced booking essential from Leaping Hare Bo Office: www.leapinghare.org If you would like to help in any way please contact Nev Hodson on 01842 753298 or: nevillehodson1@gmail.com