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Amnesty International’s ‘I Welcome’ Exhibition Hits Home This September Thetford’s own dedicated branch of Amnesty International celebrated a successful exhibition displayed across the town’s key locations, including the Charles Burrell Centre, Thetford Library, and several prominent local churches. Striking and emotive, the exhibition saw a great turn-out and left a lasting impression on those who came out to see it. With subjects spanning over 70 years, the photographs explore the lives of refugees past and present escaping their war-torn neighbourhoods, housed in uncertainty, desperately trying to grant their children normal lives.

Thetford Grammar School welcomed the exhibition, allocating an evening for students and parents to experience the display alongside an arrangement of books of a similar theme; even going as far as incorporating the images into their classrooms to help pupils gain an understanding of the reality and magnitude of the refugee crisis.

As a town with a large migrant population, the exhibition held significance in Thetford. Chairman of Amnesty Thetford, Simon John: “I was pleased that the exhibition was shown so widely in Thetford. We are privileged in the West to live in an era of relative peace. This exhibition opened our eyes to the suffering endured by those forced to flee from the bombs we in the West made and dropped upon them." The free photographic exhibition, neatly crossing paths with World Peace Day, tackled the ongoing refugee crisis with a candid yet cultivated approach, taking the audience on a journey through thirty unforgettable images of a world-wide, timeless struggle for safety and settlement. Made up of photographs from the renowned international collective Magnum, the exhibition also offers a free audio guide, read by Amnesty International UK Ambassador Juliet Stevenson.

The exhibition appeals to our human instinct, daring us to picture our own sons, daughters, elderly relatives, or indeed ourselves in such states of peril. It achieves this by portraying refugees at their most human; children playing amongst rubble with make-shift toys; the faces of those whose lives have been devastated by war before backdrops of smoke and debris; communities caravanning together. In the past 2 years the UK has offered refuge to 168,937 people, while the small country of Jordan has welcomed 2.8 million people. Those interested in becoming a part of Amnesty Thetford are invited to sign-up and join the meetings - these take place monthly in The Bell Hotel, King St, Thetford, IP24 2AZ. The exact dates of meetings can be found on the Amnesty Thetford Facebook page.

Manager at Thetford Library, Kayleigh Garrod said: “One of the images that particularly struck me as a young person, was of dozens of mobile phones being recharged on the go - suggesting how what is today treated by young people as an everyday tool of life, is inaccessible to people for long periods at a time."

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Pumpkin Fest at Brandon Country Park Save the date! ‘Pumpkin Fest’ returns to Brandon Country park for the 3rd year on October 25th. The park will be a Halloween haven with pumpkins being carved, people in fancy dress and many activities to keep you entertained. This year sees music, dance, woodland crafts, and cupcake decorating in addition to the now famous carving competition. Join in and create your own perfect pumpkin in the magical setting of the park’s Walled Garden. There will be 3 judging categories this year: Under 7’s; 7-10; and over 10s. Plus, if you attend dressed for the day you might just win a prize as the best dressed carver!

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Brandon Country Park’s Pumpkin Fest started life as a project with IES Breckland School, Brandon. In 2015, Year-10 pupils planted a pumpkin patch in the park’s historic Walled Garden. They tended the patch throughout the year and were then set the task of deciding how to best use the patch come Autumn. Full of imagination they decided on a Festival, with pumpkin carving, a scary trail, theatre and music. Now in its 3rd year Pumpkin Fest has grown to involve other community groups in Brandon, including Shoestring Theatre, Face-It painting and Brandon Tesco’s, who are

Pumpkin Fest takes place at Brandon Country Park on Wednesday 25th October from 11:00 to 3:00. Entry to the event is free. Pumpkin carving is just £2.00 with individual charges for some activities. For every pumpkin carved, there is a free trick or treat bag! And if you attend in costume you’ll be able to enter the best dressed pumpkin carver for some great prizes. For more information call the park on 01842 810185 or visit: www.brandoncountrypark.org.uk

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Charles Burrell Centre to House ‘Community Business Weekend’ On Friday 6th of October, the Charles Burrell Centre will be taking part in the nationwide ‘Community Business Weekend’. Launched by ‘Power to Change’, the initiative has attracted 150 community businesses across the country and is designed to promote and support valuable organisations making a difference to their local community. One of the more creative uses of space at Charles Burrell Centre: Sign-makers West Brothers Ltd renting the former swimming pool

A free coffee morning, which will also serve as an open day for CBC, will be taking place from 10am-12pm to provide visitors with an opportunity to tour the site and meet the tenants and organisations that have made CBC their home. In the last 3 years alone, Charles Burrell Centre has seen 26 businesses establish themselves in its functional and versatile spaces. The affordable rates offer an essential stepping-stone for small business to find their footing, develop cliental and store products, while the online social media presence – such as #TenantTuesday – allows businesses to build rapport with the public. Amongst the businesses enjoying CBC is ‘Hats Don’t Sell’, who are able to launch their business and build cash flow before establishing themselves in high-cost retail space. Also with the space available at CBC, Liberty Christian Church, who initially struggled to find a premise for their FoodBank, have been able to provide 20,000 meals per year to those suffering from homelessness or insecure housing by working out of their studio - providing ample room for storing donations and constructing a soup kitchen.

to view rooms which are available for rent or hire along with useful advice to help anyone that is looking to create a new business or community group. Details about new rentable spaces and other upgrades to the Centre thanks to a successful funding bid will also be revealed at the event on the 6th October.

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Our very popular Ghost Walks are back! Friday 13th October is our first - come enjoy a fun evening and find out more about our ancient town. There are lots of spooky goings on in October - don’t miss a thing, check our events calendar at leapinghare.org for the most up to date details.

Tues 3 Oct ROH La Boheme at the Light Tues 3 Oct Britain’s First Female Firefighter Talk Sat 7 Oct Photography in Close-Up Course Sat 7 Oct Thetford Society Annual Quiz Sun 8 Oct Loki Trail Run & Canni Cross Mon 9 Oct Dressing the Victorian Woman Fri 13 Oct Ghost Walk Fri 13 Oct WAW Wrestling Sat 14 Oct Fungi Foray Sat 14 Oct 1940s Dinner & Dance Sun 15 Oct Apple Day & Autumn Plant Sale Sun 15 Oct Race For Wildlife Sun 15 Oct Dad’s Army Wallking Tour Tues 17 Oct Anne Mason Talk at Ancient House Thurs 19 Oct Books & Boots Thurs 19 Oct Go Tri Duathlon at High Lodge Sat 21 Oct Autumn Adventure Sat 21 Oct Go Tri High Lodge Durathlon Sat 21 Oct Curry & Quiz Night Thurs 26-Sat 28 Oct Quarantine 4 x 4 Fri 27 Oct Vernacular Building With Earth Fri 27 Oct Halloween Ancient House Fri 27 Oct Halloween Disco Sat 28 Oct Quarantine Survival Run Sat 28 Oct Halloween Thriller Night Sat 28-Sun 29 Halloween Haunted House Party Sat 28 Oct Ladies Night Sat 4 Nov Car Boot Sale CBC Sun 31 Dec NYE with ABBA Chique

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We have some lovely new goodies in our shop. For Halloween we have beautifully gift wrapped Witch’s Cauldron bath bombs from Stepping Stones Emporium at just £4.95 (plus lots of other lovely bath bombs and soaps) and a new range of collectable button badge sets that double as a gift tag (just £2.75) - brilliant to wear for Trick or Treating too. Look out for some lovely Christmassy ones coming very soon. David Osborne’s latest Red Lion book is now in and we also have ‘A Scratch in the Soil’ by Bernard Tickner - the memoirs of a Suffolk brewer, gardener and wildlife conservationist. We have lots of lovely gifts to buy - so pop in and explore.

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New networking group opens The first meeting of the Thetford Bizmums group was held at the early in September at the Grand Central Restaurant at Anchor Place. A group of 15 local ladies came together to exchange ideas and develop their businesses. Each participant was given a goodie bag to take away and allowed to introduce their business to the group. The businesses represented varied from Health Professionals, legal services, publishing, clothing to confectionary. With over 80 meetings across the UK and 10 around Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, Bizmums enables working mums to develop industry networks. The new Thetford group is hosted by Billie Lawler who organises the monthly meeting and speaker. CBC Manager Mark Snowdon presented a talk about the success of rebranding a former school into a business and community hub alongside using social media marketing. The group meets at 9.30am on the first Tuesday of every month at Grand Central. For more information on Bizmums or how to join the Thetford Jen Pickering and Billie Lawler group contact Billie on bkins1971@googlemail.com Red Lion book launch Local historian David Osborne was joined by an enthusiastic group of Thetfordians, friends and family for the launch of his latest book. The Red Lion is the third in his series about Thetford’s Inns, Pubs and Beerhouses. Speaking about his new book David said, “There’s been all sorts of activities going on in the Red Lion and Red Lion Yard for many years. In 1890 a great new invention of the time, Edison’s Phonograph was demonstrated here. It was the first time a lot of people in Thetford had heard a recording of the spoken voice.” David went on to give a brief history of the Red Lion to an enthralled audience. Toward the end of his speech he said, “One thing that researching and studying local history has taught me and made me appreciate is just how much change is an inevitable part of life, and very little appears to standstill for very long.” David then told the audience that 45 years ago he met his wife Joy in the Red Lion. “It was a completely different place then, the room we were in was the lounge bar with carpet and flocked wallpaper. It was very posh!” David then thanked George Angus who worked as a carpenter on the Boughton refurbishment in the late 1950s and gave John Atkins with enough information to have a plan drawn of the Red Lion pre 1960. Local artist Christine Sanderson created a drawing of the Red Lion for the book and long-standing collaborators Sarah and Stuart Wilson, Graham Jacobs and Trevor Bowden helped with editing, photography and publishing. David also thanked the manager of The Red Lion, Matt Colman, for hosting the launch before presenting the Mayor, Cllr Dennis Crawford with the first copy. “If anyone would like to write a story or history, all I can say is go for it!”. The Red Lion is available from Leaping Hare, King L to R: Matt Colman, David Osborne and Mayor of Thetford Cllr Dennis Crawford Street, Thetford. Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements

Hotel hosts KSFL relaunch A new Kick Start Fat

Loss menu has been created at the Thomas Paine Hotel. Michelle Jermy from the Core Studio who runs the KSFL programme, worked with the hotel to develop the new menu. Michelle discovered KSFL when she was researching a lactose free diet for a child. “Everything works for different people, it’s nutritious, using no processed food but there are plenty of quick and easy recipes that will rebalance your hormones and reset your body to help burn fat” Michelle explained. Thomas Paine Manager Lindsey Auburn said, “It’s a new venture that the hotel is very excited about, and it’s a great opportunity to work with Michelle and offer a well balanced fresh menu. The menu is available to everyone, all we ask is that you book in advance and let us know you want the KSFL menu as everything is prepared fresh. We also offer a discount for a large group booking, which is great if you are watching your weight but want to get together and enjoy a meal out.” KSFL works by changing eating habits alongside exercise. In one of her previous groups, Michelle had a lady who lost 2 1/2 stone in weight over 3 months using the food plan and attending a class. Another participant Claire, lost 5 stone on KSFL, “At first I made myself do it, I didn’t enjoy it but I wanted to get fitter. I couldn’t do hardly any of the exercise, but then it became routine. I did 20 minutes of exercise a day.” Claire now teaches classes at Core Studio and is joining Michelle as a KSFL Coach. For more information about Kick Start Fat Loss contact Michelle on michelle@michellejermyfitness.co.uk School celebrates another successful year For the second year running the Thetford Grammar School’s annual Speech Day was held at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Guest speaker and prize presenter was current OTA President, Jim Bacon. Along with the school orchestra, talented pupils Henry Bittleston and James Robertson performed during the ceremony, Henry on the piano and James on the Cathedral organ. 25 pupils made speeches about the activities during the annual report including some of the younger pupils from the Prep School alongside their Senior school and Sixth Form peers. The Cathedral was packed full of pupils, parents, guests and past pupils who listened as meteorologist Jim spoke about embracing change but keeping traditions alive, “It is almost 50 years since I last attended Speech Day in a TGS uniform in Fulmerston Hall. My time at the school has shaped my career, the names you hear on the school prizes, Gordon Carter and Beales, are all teachers from my era. The feeling of belonging needs preserving, no matter how much it changes.” After encouraging pupils to join the OTA and maintain friendships forged at the school, Jim added “Congratulations everyone on another successful year for the school and I hope many more to come.”

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Remembrance Sunday 2017 Preparations for the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Thetford are now underway. The Royal British Legion - Thetford Branch would like local organisations such as civic societies, scouts, girl guiding and the emergency services to attend the annual Parade & Service on Sunday 12th November 2017. Groups interested in taking part should email the Parade Marshall: Waine47@btinternet.com

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The parade will form up on the Tanner Street car park, to the rear of the former Argos store, and you are asked to be there no later than 10:10am to be formed up and ready to march off at 10:30am. All organizations should come prepared for cold and wet weather. The route for the Parade will be the same as last year, out of car park, right along Tanner Street, left up Well Street, around the roundabout, along Market Place and onto the Market Square. The Parade will be led by the Pipe Band.

Thetford Society At the beginning of September, the Thetford Society Annual General Meeting took place, there were the normal parish notices, followed by a more formal round up of the year’s events and happenings. The Committee were all re-elected and a couple of proposals were passed with majority support, the most notable being the £1.00 charge per member for each evening when there is a guest speaker. Unfortunately, this has come about due the rising costs of the speakers’ expenses, the room hire and magazine printing. It was felt that our magazine is such a quality item that we should continue to pay for it within the annual charge. The meeting fee will come into effect in January 2018 and will be reviewed at the next AGM. The evening was rounded off with a very enjoyable cheese and wine social. The Society are always happy to welcome new members, if you are new to Thetford or you are born and bred here and fancy an interesting evening out once a month then please feel free to come along and give us a try, you might just enjoy yourself! Over the coming months we will be hosting Jo Reynolds, Britain’s first female fire fighter, Rachel Duffield with a 1940’s song book, to Dr Paul Richards speaking of The Port and Merchants of Georgian Kings Lynn 1714 1830, so you can see we have a real mixed bag.

John Waine, Parade Marshall said: “I look forward to seeing you all once again and hope the weather is kind to us, the Royal British Legion will be holding an open day and the club is open to all for refreshments afterwards. I will be on the parade area from 8am on Sunday for any last minute queries.” Members of the public are also invited to join in the service, please gather around the edge of the market place by 10.30am. The annual Remembrance Service will also be taking place from 10.30am at the Cromwell Memorial at High Ash Picnic Site in Thetford Forest. The last post will be sounded at 11am by the Desert Rats Association Bugler Mr Bill Wells.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 3rd October 2017 at 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church. On Saturday 7th October, there will be a charity quiz night at the Cloverfield Community Church in aid of the Thetford First Responders defibrillator fund. The doors will open at 6.30 and the quiz will begin at 7pm sharp (previously advertised timings were incorrect). Teams of 4, £5.50 per person to include cheese biscuits and table snacks, bring your own drinks. To register you team contact Pat 01842 752854 or Wendy 01842 755962.

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Ask The Undertaker Q “My family is not religious. What alternative funeral services are available?” Peter, Thetford In answer to your question, below are a couple of possible options for you to consider for a non - religious funeral service. 1) A Humanist Officiant – this is someone who does not believe in any God and will conduct a service for you that will reflect this. 2) A Civil Funeral Celebrant – this is similar to the humanist approach, however Civil Celebrants do not bring an opinion of their own, they are there to reflect the wishes, beliefs and values of the deceased and of their family. Both options are very popular nowadays and both put together excellent tributes and services based upon the memories and reflections of family and friends. The services can include any favourite music, poems and readings that may be suitable, with the main part of the service being a really personal tribute to the deceased. For more information on alternative services please call our office, we will be happy to send you full details of all the local officiants and celebrants.

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If you have a question that you would like to ask Mark, please send it to: mark@mark-skinner.org.uk which we would suggest contacting the funeral director. We would normally then take your loved one into our care, this would usually mean that they are taken to our chapel of rest. At this time we can give you all the advice and support that you will need and remember everything we do is to suit you. So we can come straight away, but if you would prefer a bit of time before anything happens that is fine.

Q “I am worried that my Father, who lives on his own, will not be with us much longer. I visit him every day but am concerned about what I need to do should I discover he has passed away. Who do I need to contact and what process is involved?” Marjorie, Thetford.

With regard to registering a death, this usually needs to be done within 5 working days and usually at a registrar’s office within the County in which the death occurs. It is quite usual for the funeral director to liaise with the GP and Registrar so that everything runs smoothly and all necessary appoints are booked on your behalf. If you require more detailed information on what to do when a death occurs please visit our website www.markskinnerfunerals.org.uk where everything is explained.

I am sure that this is very difficult for you to think about, so it is good to be prepared. If you were to find that Dad had passed away at home the first people to contact would be his Doctors. They would usually attend to confirm that he has passed away, sometimes this may be done by the out of hours GP service, paramedics or “district nurses if his death was expected”. If the Doctor agrees to sign a death certificate, this is the point at

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In July, the incoming President, Jackie Clark, invited Inner Wheel members to afternoon tea at Lynford Hall. A very good afternoon was had by all with a delicious tea, but unfortuntatly the weather conspired against us and so a stroll in the grounds was not possible.

Every member of Thetford University of the Third Age would agree that they derive great pleasure from attending their various U3A activities. We learn new things, get better at others, meet interesting people and have fun. For many, Thetford U3A has been a life line. We are a charity run exclusively on the goodwill of many volunteers and this is where YOU, members, are WANTED! Many Trustees will soon come to the end of their term of office. It would be good if potential candidates could show an interest now in order to get acquainted with the different positions available. We need a pool of volunteers too that we can call upon to help out when necessary. Without YOU, YOUR U3A cannot run and believe me, you will get as much pleasure giving something back as you have taking it! Interested? Get in touch with one of the Trustees or come to our next monthly talk (Romany Life by Charlotte Paton) at the Carnegie on Thursday 26th October 1.45pm. (£2 for non-members payable at the door). We would love to have YOU on board! Visit the website for more info: www.thetfordu3a.org Christiane Banton, Thetford U3A Committee Member

The September meeting, being the first meeting of the year, was held at Wereham House where it was decided that £500 should be put towards a ShelterBox. ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity, founded by Helston Rotary Club, that provides temporary shelter and life saving supplies to displaced families. Each ShelterBox contains a tent designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, water purification kits, blankets and tools to help survival after a disaster, but the contents are adapted to suit the climate and area of disaster. They are distributed by teams working with local organisations, international aid agencies and Rotary clubs world wide. Liz Hodgson

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Past & Present

A Red Lion has been guarding the Market Place since the 18th century. The past photograph was taken by local photographer, Roger J. Bantock, in the early 1900s.

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Thetford Probus members could be excused for thinking they had been on the flight deck of an airliner after their most recent monthly talk by Captain Sean Manning (pictured)

The September Dinner Meeting was held at The Thomas Paine Hotel, Thetford, when our President Brian Farrell welcomed speaker Stephen Bell a Trustee from the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum.

As one of TUI (Thomson Holidays) most experienced pilots, Capt Manning took his audience on a tour of the aircraft he flies - the world’s best-selling Boeing 737. He explained the layout of all the key cockpit controls and instrumentation and how the 737 has evolved since it first took to the air in 1967. He pointed out that the latest version is bigger, quieter, more economic and has a greater range thanks to the use of materials such as carbon fibre and design innovation, notably the so-called winglets on the tips of the wings. As a pilot in Britain’s third biggest charter airline since 2000, Capt Manning said he had clocked up 11,000 hours of flying time. Before that he was an RAF fighter pilot with Honington and Marham, two of the local bases from which he flew. He spoke about the difference between airports and between Boeing and Airbus airliners. And, although he pointed out that computer systems and advanced technology were now at the heart of today’s aircraft, controlling systems, performing functions and providing navigational and weather information, pilots remained as indispensable as the many millions of passenger they fly safely to destinations around the world.

The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum was first set up in 1961 in a field in Flixton loaned by the local pub, with aeroplane parts that had been found in the area and dating back to the second world war. The museum is run by volunteers and has regular visits from school groups eager to learn about aviation history and the first and second world wars. Over the years the museum has grown and become more and more popular with an ever growing range of aircrafts and aircraft paraphernalia. It is open Sunday to Thursday inclusive throughout the summer months and just three days a week during the winter months. The museum is in the process of expanding and building an extension to the training area with possible funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. To find out more about Thetford and District Rotary Club please contact Gary Goodchild Membership and PR Officer by E Mail: thetfordrotary1@gmail.com or visit our web site: www.thetfordrotary.org.uk

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Our Story Project Brings The Community Together The Abbey Centre grooved to the sounds of the sixties recently as residents and invited guests enjoyed an exhibition by the art group based there. The exhibition and 1960s themed lunch was the culmination of the ‘Our Story’ project hosted by Keystone Development Trust. Funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, the project enabled the group to research their local heritage focussing on the Abbey Estate. Topics explored included Thetford Pulpware, stories from residents on the estate and collecting original images of the newly built estate. Youth worker Roni Dean and Abbey Centre Co-ordinator Alison Jueno both wore 60s themed costumes and Liam and Sophie from the Youth Café created a 1960s inspired buffet lunch. Guests included the Mayor of Thetford, Cllr Dennis Crawford who said he thoroughly enjoyed his lunch and talking to everyone. “I’ve learnt something new about Thetford’s history which is lovely!”

and St Albans. I was interviewed by John Kitson for the Thetford and Watton Times as my wife Esmé and I were forerunners, one of the first seven families to move here.” David moved to Thetford with Jeyes who remain in the town today and employed many of the Abbey estate residents. The exhibition also brought together a group of friends who hadn’t seen each other for 47 years. Pauline Barsby, Maureen Cunningham, Marion Maltwood and Jean Gardner (pictured, left hand column) were originally good friends who were part of the WI together and involved in the estate playgroup. Pauline moved to the estate in 1969, opening Barsby Butchers shop with her husband in York Way. “I remember the ‘Welcome to Thetford’ talks in the Guildhall, and the estate was lovely.” Jean who moved to Ripon Way was involved in the original playgroup set up on the estate. “We were given a house on Canterbury Way to use as it was before the community centre was built.” The ladies also remembered attending talks held by Jeyes in 196768, preparing them for the move to Thetford. Pauline continued, “It’s been great today, we enjoyed the lunch and catching up with people.” Maureen continued, “I’ve come over especially from Bury St Edmunds today, Abbey Garage AD.qxp_Layout 1 17/07/2017 14:36 Pag it’s been lovely to see so many people we knew in the photos.” Karen-Emma White

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Dementia Friendly Thetford The first steering group meeting to move Thetford into becoming a dementia friendly community has been arranged for Wednesday 4th October 2017 at 5.00pm, the meeting will be held in Thetford Town Council Chambers which are in Kings House on King Street.

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Thetford Garden and Allotment Club If you have lived in another town you will really appreciate the number of mature trees in Thetford. One of the great places to enjoy them is King’s House Garden – a real haven right in the centre of the town. Now we have more information about the trees there in the form of a printed Tree Trail. You can pick up a free leaflet from King’s House which includes a map as well as some information about the trees and history of the house and gardens. The only downside of all the trees is how many leaves end up on your lawn. You’ll need to remove them before a layer gets established on top of the grass and weakens it. Remember to gather all that wonderful material for composting into leafmould. Leaves are rather dry material so take longer to compost, but are worth the wait. Borders will look better if they are tidied up and there will be fewer places for pests to overwinter too. Stack up dry and woody material to provide a hibernating place for a hedgehog who might eat up your slugs. Old canes can provide a sanctuary for ladybirds too, and ivy left to tumble over a wall will make a refuge for birds and insects. Now is the time to plant wallflowers, primulas and winter-flowering pansies as well as spring flowering bulbs. Some heathers are tough enough to flower even in the winter – just check the label of any purchases to be sure you are choosing those which tolerate lime in the soil unless you plan to put them in tubs of ericaceous or lime-free compost. On the allotment, you can start winter digging as crops are cleared from the ground. The rain and frost open up the soil during winter months so that new roots can make their way easily next year. If you have planned your planting for the next season, you could make a trench where beans are to be grown and fill this with waste material to rot down for the spring. Runner and climbing French beans need moist soil to sustain their rapid growth and even partly composted material can act as a sponge to hold water. If you are lucky enough to have apples to store over the winter, they are best kept in single layers so that one rotten fruit does not contaminate the others. The cardboard fruit trays given away free by supermarkets are perfect for this purpose

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and their design allows for a good air flow even when they are stacked. A cool dark place is the ideal, so in the garage rather than the house. The sweet smell of apples in store is a late autumn pleasure in itself. Our meeting this month is on Thursday 26th October at 7.30pm in the United Reformed Church as usual. Our October speaker is Stuart Wright who will be talking about Thetford Past and Present. All are welcome. Sue Pilgrim

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October at Redgrave and Lopham Fen Wildlife Watch Group Saturday 14th Oct & 11th Nov 10.30am-12.30pm A club for 6-12 year olds, £2 Contact marcus.halmshaw@btinternet.com or call 01379 688333 Healing Plants Fridays 6th Oct, 3 Nov 10.30am-12.30pm Come and learn about medicinal plants and work towards creating your own personalised herbal remedies. £5, no booking or previous knowledge required. Contact: Tania Harrington 01379 652136

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Guided Fen Walks Saturday 7th October, 10.30am - 1pm Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Fen with enthusiast and naturalist John Hill. £4, meet at the Education Centre, no booking required.

October At Knettishall Heath Sunday 1st October Wildlife Watch clubs: Junior Rangers Fun wildlife games and activities Age: 6 – 12 year olds Cost: £2. 10am–12pm.

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Cuckoos Really Are Amazing Birds During the last six years the British Trust for Ornithology have been following Cuckoos as they make their way to and from Africa, in order to find out if there might be pinch points on these trips that could be contributing to their decline here in the UK. We have lost almost half of our breeding Cuckoos during the last twenty-five years – and in England three-quarters of the population disappeared during the same period.

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Secrets of Thetford Library Collections Thetford’s historical significance is no secret; boasting revolutionary writer Thomas Paine amongst its alumni, our town holds significance to the U.S.A and as the former religious capital of England. However, what might be considered a lesser-known treasure of Thetford is the archive of fascinating and rare artefacts that fill the Collections Room of Thetford Library. Local community librarian David Nichols shared with us his knowledge of the collections with a contagious enthusiasm; carefully pulling down hefty green boxes filled with original antique illustrations of familiar streets, local halls and landmarks; sifting through heavy leather-bound books, some gilded with dates as far back as the 1700s. The collections room, nestled in the far corner of the library’s first floor, harbours an overwhelming amount of history for such a modestly sized room. Navigating your way through the collections your attention is drawn to Duleep Singh’s personal assembly of historical drawings and documents. Maharaja Duleep Singh, later in life nicknamed the Black Prince of Perthshire, was the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire and the first Sikh to settle in Britain. Duleep Singh’s second son, Frederick, was one of Thetford’s most prominent benefactors.

An image from a collection previously belonging to Prince Frederick Duleep Singh - dated 1866

‘The History of the Town of Thetford in the Counties of Norfolk and Suffolk’ by George Burrell This special edition was owned and added to, from the earliest accounts to the present time, by the late Thomas Martin of Palgrave, Suffolk. Burrell added many additional plates and engravings form earlier volumes, plus original artworks. Burrell also cut and pasted in many signatures of Thetford’s past mayors against a list of office holders. ‘Portraits in Norfolk Houses: Volume III’ by Prince Frederick Duleep Singh Collected between 1917-27, this unique unpublished album of original photographic prints - some images found in the very limited editions of volume 1 and 2 is an invaluable tool for portrait historians as so many house collections have since been split up.

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Duleep Singh’s ‘Image Collection’ A substantial collection of mostly engravings and lithographs of buildings across Norfolk, from the 17th Century into the early 20th; however, many original images by amateur and professional artists are to be found. Collected by Prince Frederick, but we have no information as to why or over what period of time, these images are currently not catalogued. Thetford Library Archive Friends The recently launched Thetford Library Archive Friends are a group of dedicated volunteers looking to catalogue the collections. The group meet at the library on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30am; those who are keen to join are encouraged to contact the library on the number below. The next meeting will be on the 12th October 2017. Items from the collection can be viewed by appointment - call the library on 01842 752048 or e-mail: libraries@norfolk.gov.uk

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At Thetford Library - October 2017 Thursday 12th October - As part of ‘National Libraries Week’, Thetford Library gives you the chance to discover what it is like to work in a library at our: ‘LIBRARYLYMPICS’ Drop in between 2:00 - 4:30pm and try some frankly silly and fun events such as speed book shelving, alphabetical ordering sprint, book jenga, date stamp frenzy, longest shushhhhhhh and more. Set branch records; beat the staff. Feel free to come dressed as a ‘librarian’ - the more stereotypical the better! Or wear ‘book’ themed clothes. For all ages.

St Edmund’s Head - An image from the Prince Frederick Duleep Singh collection at the Library

Major exhibition from Friday 20th October until Saturday 4th November - Journey to where magic and myth began with Harry Potter: A History of Magic: Have you ever wanted to delve into divination, ponder the peculiarities of potions and discover magical creatures? Now you can. In partnership with the British Library,

Thetford Library will be capturing the traditions of folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories. Delving deep into their archives to bring you a display of magical treasures and tales from your local area, celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with Thetford Library. A number of activities and events are planned while Thetford hosts the exhibition; visit the library, call us or look online for details very soon. Booking will be essential for some events. The Harry Potter: A History of Magic regional displays have been created in association with the British Library throughout the Living Knowledge Network, an innovative partnership with 21 major libraries across the UK. The British Library’s major exhibition in partnership with Bloomsbury, Harry Potter: A History of Magic, is open in London from 21st October 2017 – 28th February 2018. Book your ticket for this extraordinary new addition to J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World at www.bl.uk. Join in the conversation #BLHarryPotter Gruffalo Fun Time: Art & Crafts for under 8s - Tuesday 24th October, 1:30pm-2:45pm. Booking essential, children under 8 must be accompianied by an adult. For information on our opening hours and all our regular activities for children and adults from Baby Bounce and Rhyme Local1-8History call us on 01842 No Jobtotothe Small AdvertGroup REV2.qxp_Layout 1 11/09/20 752048 or online at thetford.lib@norfolk.gov.uk

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Science Student In Her Element On Summer Work Placement A Thetford Sixth Former has set her sights on a career in science after spending the summer working at one of the country’s most prestigious research labs. Gabriela Morais-Taylor, who’s in Year 13 at Thetford Academy, spent five weeks analysing stem cell research at Cambridge University’s department of genetics after gaining a place on the Nuffield Research Placements scheme, which offers A Level students paid work experience at top research institutions.

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Now into September we’re reflecting on our interesting year so far. Earlier in the year we were entertained by Ashley and Charlotte Baxter who took their three children all under 12, backpacking from St Petersburg down to Thailand over a period of just ten weeks. What an experience and what adventures they had. Our birthday party in June was held at Croxton Village Hall on a lovely sunny evening, and we had all the fun of the fair with sideshows and guessing games. On another evening, we also had the pleasure of listening to Gerry Foster telling us about her experiences as a sheep-dog trainer and trailer. Something few of us knew anything about. We welcomed Barbara Miller back to give us another of her historical talks, this time hearing all about The Great Hospital in Norwich. We learnt such a lot and hope we might be able to pay a visit there later on.

We are planning to hold another Craft Day in March next year which will be held at Barnham village hall and will be open to everyone. Further details to follow. A few members continue to help out at the Elders Lunch Club on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Our Book Club continues to provide lively discussion evenings, and the Lunch club enjoy tucking in at different food venues. The two darts teams have successfully completed their season and have done extremely well.

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Dr Allan Minns First Black Mayor Talk This month we are thrilled to welcome Dr Richard C. Maguire, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Public History at the University of East Anglia, Norwich on Tuesday 10 October at 2.30pm to talk about Dr Allan G. Minns . He was the grandson of an enslaved woman, a man who was born and raised in the Bahamas and then took the huge risk of moving as a teenager to England. He became the first Black man to become mayor of an English town when he was chosen to be Mayor of Thetford in 1904. Dr Allan G. Minns' life is a fascinating story with its roots in Caribbean slavery and finishes in the heart of English local life. A respected GP and local politician in Thetford during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Dr Minns raised his children in the town and became a well-known figure amongst Norfolk's political and medical establishments. This talk will discuss his successful life and consider what his life story can tell us about responses to race in nineteenth and early twentieth century Norfolk. We are also pleased to host A New Project for High Lodge – Discovering its Hidden Heritage talk by Anne Mason on Tuesday 17 October at 2.30pm. Anne will discuss the new heritage trail at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Ancient House Autumn Opening: which has been awarded Heritage Lottery Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Funding, and describe opportunities to take Telephone: 01842 752599 part in researching the historic landscape beneath the trees. To book your place please Admission Fees call 01842 752599. Tickets are £5 or free to Adults £4.35 Conc £4.15 Friends members. To access these and Child £3.50 many more talks for free why not join our Family 1 Adult £11.10 Friends organisation? Ask at the museum Family 2 Adults £14.80 reception for more details and a membership Free admission: Museum Pass Holders, form or email ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk Friends of Thetford Museum, Children’s University, MA & Art Fund members, 1 carer for each registered disabled visitor, Under 4s Pop in for £1—everyday one hour before closing www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/ AncientHouse Find us on twitter: @ancienthousemus Facebook: /ancienthousemuseum Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements

Story of Henry Cable Comes To Life Thetford provided a full house for the final performance of The Amazing Story of Cable and Holmes by Well Made Theatre Company. The story of Henry Cable is popular in Thetford and has featured in historical walks and previous performances. The performance was a brand new interpretation of the story, written and directed by Vince Gregory. With a packed audience for the seventh and final performance of the company’s tour, the Thetford venue was particularly poignant as the Guildhall hosted the Thetford Assizes where both Henry and Susanna were sentenced before meeting in Norwich Prison. Opening in the small court, the audience were transported back to 1783, the very beginning of the story. This set the scene for a move into the large court and the story unfolding in Norwich Prison. Short scenes kept the story moving and the audience wanting more, by the end of Act One the audience was left on tenterhooks as to what was to become of Cable, Holmes and their child.

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Abbey Tenants and Residents’ Association Meeting on Monday 9th October, 6pm at the Abbey Neighbourhood Centre. Contact Brenda on 07768 974026 for more information. Barnham Action Group Next meeting will be Monday 16th October 6pm - 6.30pm for surgery time with Councillors and agencies. 6.30pm main meeting. At Fulmerston Church on Fulmerston Road. Cloverfield & The Willows Next meeting Wednesday 25th October, 8pm at Cloverfield Church & Community Centre. Visit the Facebook page or the website for further information; www.cawrathetford.org.uk

Peace In My Time - Part 2 Do we live in a peaceful community? A further evening of discussion, reflection and discernment will be taking place at Thetford United Reformed Church on Wednesday 4th October 2017 starting at 7.30pm. A follow up to the well supported event held earlier this year, open to anyone who would like to participate in an evening of discussion, reflection and discernment on the question “do we live in a peaceful community?” There will be contributions from a number of local people with varying perspectives, and plenty of opportunity for discussion. People of faith or none are welcome. The facilitating group (not the speakers) includes Rev Julian Sanders, Rev Sue Nutt, Rev Ken Nicholls, Rev Gill Green) and Ron Wade. Refreshments will be offered. No pre-booking necessary

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Croxton Road Community Association Next meeting will be the AGM taking place on Monday 2nd October at the Church of the Nazarene Hall from 7.15pm. Refreshments available. Foodbank donations welcomed. Contact Ian Dixon on 01842 765890 for more info.

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Norwich Road Residents’ Association Next meeting: Thursday 26th October at 7.30pm Church On The Way, Churchill Road.

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Monksgate Yard Sales Friends in Monksgate want to say a sincere thank-you for the wonderful support given to the recent Yard Sales. The generosity of neighbours, families, friends, colleagues and members of Thetford Methodist Church was fantastic. Plus, a great crowd of the good people of Thetford supported by supplying goods to sell, as well as practical help, buying and making items.The strength of our three hunky men, Malcolm, Dave and David, soon made light of all the heavy work, not forgetting David, the magician and Penny selling ice creams! Once again a great event for which the final total was £800 for Cancer Research UK. Thanks for all your cheerful help and cooperation and here’s to next year’s Yard Sales, Saturday September 1st 2018! Sue Webber

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Success For Third Iceni Marathon The 3rd Thetford Iceni Half and Full Marathon event took place on Sunday 10th September. The event sold out for the third year attracting runners from as far away as Kent and London. Thetford Town Council closed off the Market Place which was the start and the finish points to both events. The Red Lion was the race headquarters for registration for the 3rd year. The Thetford Town Crier started the runners off at 9am. The route went through the town, by the river Thet, through Castle Park, Butten Island and Abbey Meadows before taking the Angles pathway towards New Zealand Cottages. The runners went through checkpoints which were marshalled by the 1st RAF Honington Cub and Beaver Groups and Thetford F.A.S.T. Every finisher received a finisher medal and a t-shirt. The design of the medal was completed by 11 year old Jasmine Dawes, from Thetford who won a competition to design the medal earlier this year. Chilterns Estate Agents sponsored the finisher tops and water and fruit was supplied by TESCO and handed out by Community Projects Manager Sarah Douthwaite.

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Fitness Column #3 - Your Diet A lot of us are scared of the word ‘diet’. Why? Diet usually means being strict with ourselves; no snack bits or take-aways, no full fat drinks or sweet treats. In actual fact we should concentrate on what’s in our diet, which doesn’t mean we can’t be naughty! I’m a great believer in everything in moderation. I have a slight addiction to pic ‘n’ mix sweets, I’ll eat chocolate cake until the cows come home and I can be found raiding all snack cupboards for crisps and snacks - all treats I allow myself. Telling yourself you can’t have something only makes you want it more, so if you’re heading in to a new food routine, it’s better to ease the bad foods out slowly.

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Top tips; Avoid the aisle-end discounts. Set weekly targets. Have plenty of choice in your weekly meals. Eat 3- 5 times a day, including small snack (nuts, boiled eggs, fruits); and Consume 2-3 litres of water a day. A good tool to monitor your daily diet is an app called ‘My Fitness Pal’ you can download it for free and scan the barcode of what you’re eating and drinking. Once scanned, all the information will be logged on to your daily diet counter.

Planning - We’ve all heard ‘failure to prepare is preparing to fail’ well that’s exactly it in this case. By sorting a new food plan, knowing when you’re eating and what you’re eating is half the battle. Preparing your food the night before and actually looking forward to eating it will make a lot of difference. Talk To Someone In The Profession - Getting advice from someone who knows what they’re talking about is a great way to get started. See if they have any techniques that can make food preparation easier and maybe ask them what they do in their diet. I include Herbalife in my diet and have done for years. One shake for breakfast and I’m sorted on my morning commute to work!

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Dance Crew Championship Success Thetford based Urban Street Dance Crew is celebrating after one of its members was crowned winner at an international competition. Urban Street Dance Crew attended the United Dance Organisation (UDO) World Street Dance Championships in Glasgow for a 4 day event at the end of August. Competitions included solo, duo, team, quad and battle organised into different age brackets. Over 30 countries attended including Japan, New Zealand, Germany & France. This year saw Urban Street Dance Crew qualify for the 5th time with their biggest crew to date. The biggest success of the competition was U14 solo Isaac Pinto,12 who was placed 1st in his category. The three team entries, U10 Raskoolz, U14 Unitee and Over18 Injustice put in fantastic performances, with the U10 Raskoolz team proceeding straight into the finals. The team finished 11th out of 28 places. Other notable performances came from semi finalists Tori Conway, 11 in the solo category and duo team, Jessica Spiller, 19 and Bri Conroy, 18 (pictured, top right).

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East Anglian Air Ambulance Calling All BRAVE Souls As They Launch 2018 Only The Brave Event The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has opened entries for their super-gruelling, super-muddy obstacle course challenge. The event at Elveden Estate is set to take place on Sunday 25th March 2018, and provides both a 6 and 10 mile course, with 20-35 obstacles, lots of mud, slides, straw bales and challenging hurdles. The charity will be offering an early-bird rate until the 31st October so get your entries in quick to secure your place.

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Junior Golf - Time To Start You are never too young to start playing golf and Feltwell Golf Club is kick-starting their new Junior Section with a course of lessons, run by a PGA Professional on Saturday afternoons from 2.45pm. There will be coaching available for all ages, fun play for the younger enthusiasts and more structured coaching for the older children. Interest in golf is growing all over the country, particularly with the youngsters so why not contact Lisa Nunn on lisa@spectrumaluminium.com to find out more and enrol your children, this opportunity is open to everyone, members and non-members.

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