SEPTEMBER 18
YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MAGAZINE ISSUE
154
CIRCULATION 12,500
Photo: Raleigh Infants scoop art prize
SOLD
in excess of asking price, following 6 offers!*
If you are thinking of selling your home, call haart Thetford on 01842 765531. For more success stories visit haart.co.uk/thanks-flink
Ethelreda Drive
IN THIS ISSUE
* Sold in excess of the original asking price of £190,000.
SCHOOL ART COMPETITION WINNERS REVEALED
ARE YOU A MASTER GARDENER?
Finding the buyers others don’t.
SIXTIES EXPLOSION TRIBUTE COMPETITION
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS WANTE PLUS LOTS MORE!!
THETFORD'S BIGGEST MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING! Friday 28th September 9am - 12 noon Carnegie Rooms Cage Lane Thetford IP24 2EA
If you are a local business and would like to get involved call 01842 754161
Join us together with the Mayor, Roy Brame, for coffee and cake to raise money for Macmillan... because community matters!
Autumn Arrives...
Inside this month...
this year - the absence of I’ve thoroughly enjoyed August nt that I’ve got a whole Page 5 - School Art Competition Results mea many Council meetings has have been sat waiting for Page 7 - Boundary Change Moves Ahead load of tasks completed that to tidy the About Thetford Page 8 - 9 - Out And About Thetford an age. I took the opportunity she returned wondering Page 12 - Competition Time! office whilst Karen was away was one particularly Page 13 - The Thomas Paine Legacy re The ed! if we had been robb to review the responses Page 12 & 13 - Thetford Faces important meeting however sultation. Further to the Page 14 & 15 - Leaping Hare News to the boundary change con ing the change it looks Page 17 - Garden & Allotment Club port sup near 4,000 responses e to pass - a significant Page 19 - Hide And Seek - BTO as if this may actually now com who responded. Page 21 - Are You A Master Gardener? achievement. Well done to all g Page 22- Photographic Club’s Busy Year goin s vitie acti fun of ty plen n There have of course bee and this looks set to Page 26 - 27 - Thetford Faces on locally during the Summer nham Village Fete is one Page 29 - Hazardous Waste Days 2018 continue in the Autumn. The Bar the 9th September. If Page 31 - Thetford Past and Present on of my favourites and will be ley’ - our Parkrunner Of Page 35 - New Cancer Support Group reading about ‘Supergran Shir , there’s still time to join Page 37 - World Textile Day Event The Month - suitably inspires you Centre on 30th September. Page 43 - Conveyancing Explained the 10k run at Charles Burrell thing - join the MacMillan Page 48 - 49 - Charles Burrell Centre r you e If tea and cake is mor September, supported by Page 51 - Hockey Club Seeks Players Coffee Morning on Friday 28th Page 54 - Parkrunner Of The Month er - Chilterns. About Thetford’s regular advertis cover image and above by Pat Mitchell. Best wishes, Terry Jermy (Editor) BreckFront Books Advert 08.18.qxp_Layout 1 22/08/2018 0 Full story page 5. l l l l
Bookkeeping Payroll VAT Returns Onsite or Remote
Helping businesses make sense of their money
01842 751351 or 07747 132739 jane@breckbooks.co.uk Licensed and regulated by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Practise Licence Number: 18681
E-mail address for all articles, adverts etc:aboutthetfordmagazine@googlemail.com Contact us: 075404 63662 Office Address: C/o Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road, IP24 3LH Publisher; In And About Thetford Ltd, C/o Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road, Thetford IP24 3LH Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information contained within this magazine, the publishers take no responsibility for the accuracy of statements made by its contributors, in any advertisements or for any loss arising from non-publication of any advertisement. Reproduction of any part of this publication without permission of the publishers is strictly forbidden. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 3
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 4
A ‘Magical & Mystical’ Art Competition Following the success of the past six art competitions and the cheeky 'Squirrel Nutkin' in 2017 – Shadwell Estate went ‘Magical and Mystical’ this year and gave centre stage to some fabulous unicorns! Shadwell is one of the foremost Thoroughbred and Arabian horse breeding operations in the world and is rightly very proud of the work it does with the local community. Recently, Shadwell judges Mandy Forber and Sarah Exton had a difficult job but chose Starburst by Raleigh Infant and Nursery as the best - pictured on the front cover of this month’s magazine. Sarah Exton said: “A big thankyou to all the schools for the amazing effort that everyone has put in to making this another brilliant competition”. ‘Starburst’ wins £2,000 for Raleigh Infant School and Nursery, with £1,000 for second placed Unicorn ‘Unity’ from Garboldisham Primary and third place ‘Sheehan’ winning £500 for Barnham Primary. Bishops CE VA Primary, Admirals Academy, Drake Infant School and Nursery, Norwich Road Academy and Redcastle Furze Family School were all highly commended and win £100 each. The unicorns will be on display at the Charles Burrell Centre for the first week of September.
Barnham Primary School pupils with Sarah Exton (Shadwell), Mandy Forber (Shadwell) and Marie Turner (Thetford Garden Centre)
School Art Competition Results: First - Raleigh Infant School & Nursery - Starburst Second - Garbolisham Primary - Unity Third - Barnham Primary School - Sheehan Highly Commended - Admirals Academy - Dazzling Dawn, Bishops Church of England VA - Unity, Drake Infant School & Nursery - Rainbow Dreams Norwich Road Academy - Unique-Corn Van and a Man AD REV 04.18.qxp_Layout 1 16/04/2018 Redcastle Furze Family School - Nightingale
VAN AND A MAN
MOVE ANYTHING, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE NATIONWIDE COVERAGE l SINGLE ITEM OR FULL HOUSEHOLD REMOVALS l SAME DAY SERVICE l SEVEN DAYS/EVENINGS l STUDENT MOVES l OFFICE/PIANO MOVES l FREE INSTANT QUOTES l ALL CLEARANCES UNDERTAKEN
Tel: 01953 488919 or 01362 687222 Mobile: 0775 1171606 www.vanandaman.com Email: gary@vanandaman.com
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 5
Represent your community and help shape future developments Do you live in or work in Brettenham, Croxton, Kilverstone or Thetford? Are you actively involved in your community with a good network of local contacts? Can you put forward ideas from the residents of the area you live in? Can you work positively and collaboratively? If so, this volunteer role may be for you! The Greater Thetford Development Partnership (GTDP) is currently seeking four Volunteer Community Representatives to join its Community Sub-Group. The GTDP is a strategic partnership made up of representatives from county, district and parish councils, working together on exciting projects to improve the lives of residents of Thetford and the parishes of Brettenham, Croxton and Kilverstone. As a member of the Community Sub-Group, the Volunteer Community Representatives will ensure future development in these areas is shaped by the views of local people, as the Sub-Group holds regular public meetings and then shares feedback with the overarching GTDP Board. More information about the GTDP and its Community Sub-Group can be found online at www.gtdp.org.uk. Application forms can be downloaded from www.gtdp.org.uk or obtained in hard copy by calling 01362 656870. The application deadline is noon on Monday 1 October. For informal enquiries, please call Cassie Ruffell, Breckland Council’s Regeneration Manager, 01362 656870. Applicants must be aged 18+ and live or work in the parishes of Brettenham, Croxton, Kilverstone or Thetford. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview. Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 21/08/2018 6
GTDP Recruitment Advert 190x128.indd 1
13:23
Boundary Change Moves To Next Stage Further to previous articles published in the About Thetford magazine, we can report that a meeting recently took place in Dereham which resolved to recommend that Thetford’s parish boundary is indeed altered to incorporate the new housing due to be built on the edge of the town. This followed nearly 4,000 people participating in a consultation on whether or not the boundary should be moved with 3,855 people voting in favour of moving the boundary and just 92 wanting it to stay the same. People are now invited to have their say on the next stage. The consultation was announced earlier this month by Breckland Council's Community Governance Review sub-committee, who have recently been considering proposals put forward by the town council to extend its boundary. The Town Council wants to include the area of the Sustainable Urban Extension (SUE), to the North-East of the town, where up to 5,000 homes are expected to be built over the coming decades. People are being asked for their views on latest proposals to extend the boundary of the town council to include the parts of the SUE which are currently part of Croxton Parish Council, that being land from the south of the A11 to the west of the A1075. Under the proposals, the part of the SUE area which is currently in the parish of Kilverstone Parish Council would remain unchanged, but a future review may be carried out once development of the land takes place in future years. As part of the current consultation, people are also being invited to share their views on plans to increase the number of town council members by two additional councillors, from 16 to 18, who will represent the expanded town council area. Consultation participants are also able to suggest names for the proposed new town council ward.
the
Land to the north of Thetford which is likely to now become part of the Thetford Town Council boundary
New Boundary Consultation - Stage 3 The consultation launched on the 20th August and runs until 28th September. The consultation document and online response form is available at www.breckland.gov.uk/CommunityGovernance-Review-Thetford Hard copies of the form can also be requested by emailing; contactus@breckland.gov.uk The next meeting of the Greater Thetford Development Partnership (GTDP) Community Sub-Group will take place on: Wednesday 19th September 2018, 7 - 9pm, Council Chamber, King's House, Thetford. Members of the public are welcome to attend and contribute. For more details, see: http://gtdp.org.uk/community-subgroup Or email: rjw-gtdp@mathmos.net Details of the meetings can also be viewed on the Town Council noticeboard outside King's House and at Leaping Hare on King Street.
Mulberry
Open Tues - Sat from 6pm WWW.MULBERRYTHETFORD.CO.UK
Tel: 01842 824122 11 Raymond Street Thetford IP24 2EA
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 7
Out and About Thetford
Annabel Discovers Whitenoise!
The weekend of the 10th August saw the return of VW Whitenoise Festival to Euston Park in Thetford. The festival, in its 16th year, has previously been held in a number of locations across East Anglia, but seems to have found an ideal home in its third year at the Euston Estate. Euston Park, a country estate set amidst over 70 acres, was transformed as stages went up in preparation for the 10,000 festival-goers expected to flock to Thetford over the course of the weekend. The festival, known for its relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, saw groups come from all over East Anglia and further afield. Once again, the weekend did not disappoint and there was something for everyone to enjoy. On the Friday, festival-goers were treated to magic shows and music from a variety of performers on the two stages, with head-liners Killamonjambo and The Allergies going until the early hours. Saturday saw even more, and attendees were able to dance the night away with funky music from Lakuta, Shades of Rhythm and many more. Music was not the only thing on offer though, and the whole family had something to do with funfair rides, events and workshops running. On the Saturday a fancy dress competition themed ‘Jungle Safari’ saw some impressive leopard print and safari-style outfits, with even some pets getting involved! On the Sunday, despite waking up to some drizzling rain, festival-goers came together united by their passion for motoring in the Shine ‘n’ Show car show, with many polishing up and putting on display their renovated VW camper-vans and vintage vehicles. To fuel all these activities people were spoilt for choice. There were all sorts of food outlets including mac ‘n’ cheese, BBQ, curry, and Thai, and some delicious sweet treats were on offer at the pancake and doughnut stalls; you certainly were not going to go hungry. All in all it was another very successful and enjoyable year for the family-run festival, and looks highly promising for the future as it only gets bigger and better. “I’d never heard of Whitenoise before and was very pleasantly surprised! I had a great weekend. My highlight of the weekend was watching Lukuta, she was brilliant. I would definitely recommend Whitenoise, especially for families it’s a great weekend.” Annabel Kennard, Guest Writer for About Thetford magazine Whitenoise will return to Euston Park from 1st - 4th August 2019. For more info visit www.whitenoise.com
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 8
Essex Cultural Diversity Project Returns To Thetford Gentle Indian music greeted the
audience when they arrived at Thetford Library for an afternoon of storytelling. Fresh from the Festival of Thetford & Punjab and back by popular demand, storytellers Seema Anand and Sarah Brady joined forces to tell stories inspired by Maharajah Duleep Singh and Thomas Paine. Seema delighted everyone with her snake story. Transporting the audience to a time when Duleep Singh was a boy and would picnic in the cool hills of Mussoorie in Northern India and his first ever hunting experience. Seema’s boa constrictor song proved a firm favourite with younger members of the audience, who joined in and provoked plenty of laughter from the adults. Bringing the audience back to England and starting with a very loud cock-a-doodle-do, Sarah described the early morning scene of an 18th century garden when Tom Paine was a boy in Thetford. Treating the audience to a rendition of Paine’s short poem, ‘Here lies the body of John Crow’, Sarah quickly moved onto a story that Tom Paine would have learnt whist at school, the story of Gideon. Sarah’s skilled storytelling enabled the audience to really feel the angst and triumph of Gideon as they hung on her every word. You could have heard a pin drop! For more information about Essex Cultural Diversity Project and Suffragettes and Women’s Vote: a project inspired by Princess Sophia Duleep Singh visit www.essexcdp.com Rotary@CBC Plan New Projects The new Rotarian satellite group based at the Charles Burrell Centre is steadily going from strength to strength. The group meets every two weeks for a short informal meeting of 30 minutes. Speakers have included Richard Taylor from Tiger Fitness on the power of social media marketing and Tracy & Safina from Aya-Cuisine, who talked about their ‘Memory Walk’ which they will be going to China for on the 19th October, to walk the ‘Great Wall of China’ having raised £5,000 by fundraising for Alzheimer’s. As a group Rotary @CBC will be supporting Thetford & District Rotary Club with their Purple for Polio campaign in the autumn and teaming up with the club again for a charity Race Night. Members have decided to support the Thetford Foodbank, who are preparing to face a crisis in the light of the new benefit system being introduced this autumn. The group have also created a new project, Rucksacks from Rotary. The Rotarians have provided the group with a selection of good waterproof rucksacks which the group aim to fill with emergency items needed by vulnerable people in the town. The bag distribution will be overseen by Nadine, who runs TORRO (Thetford Outreach-Reach Out) an organisation run by volunteers that sign posts help available within our community for those with no fixed address or dealing with loneliness. Nadine also runs Starfish Lounge every Saturday morning at the Library where people can get warm, have a hot drink and breakfast, read a newspaper, charge their phones, use the internet, but most importantly have some company and be signposted if possible towards help available and have a snack to take away. Nadine will be the speaker at the next Rotary@CBC meeting on September 4th at 5pm in Training Room 1 at the Charles Burrell Centre. Anyone interested is welcome to join the group. More information can be found on the Rotary@ CBC Facebook page. Pictured - Richard Taylor from Tiger Fitness with members of the new Rotary@CBC group Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 9
New Award For ‘The Crossing’ The Crossing is proud to announce that we have been recognised for the work we do to combat loneliness and social isolation in Norfolk and as a result are now ‘In Good Company’ approved. Thousands of people in Norfolk are lonely. Loneliness can cause poor health and even lead to premature death. It can make people vulnerable to scams and fraud and increase their reliance on public services. But we also know that alleviating loneliness can help people lead independent, happier and healthier lives, for longer. In Good Company is a campaign to help combat loneliness and is being run by over 30 voluntary, statutory organisations and public service providers. So what is loneliness? Emotional loneliness is felt when someone misses the companionship of one particular person; often a spouse, sibling or best friend. Social loneliness is experienced when we lack a wider social network or group of friends. Loneliness or isolation? One can be lonely in a crowded room but one is not then socially isolated. Loneliness is linked to social isolation but it is not the same thing. At the Crossing we run a number of activities that promote inclusion,
Declan Geraghty from ‘Access The Crossing’ with Dr Wendy Thompson, Managing Director of Norfolk County Council
combat loneliness and enhance wellbeing – pop into The Crossing on Tanner Street (above the pharmacy) to find out more, or give us a call on 01842 751471. You can also stay updated by visiting us on Facebook (@accessthecrossing) and Twitter (@accesscrossing). Everyone welcome, free tea and coffee always on offer, along with a listening ear! We hope to see you soon. Find out more about the ‘In Good Company’ campaign by visiting; www.norfolk.gov.uk
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 10
Water Talk For Rotarians At their meeting at the end of July, Rotary Club members were pleased to welcome Andy Calvert, the President of Luton Someries Rotary Club, who arrived in Thetford in time for Thetford’s meeting, having walked, over eight days along 114 miles of Icknield Way from Ivinghoe Beacon, near Luton, in what must have been the hottest week since 1976! Not surprisingly, the object of the exercise was to raise funds for charities promoted by Andy’s Rotary Club, and anyone wishing to contribute can do so via: virginmoneygiving.com/TheAndyCalvert The Club’s meeting early in August, traditionally a dinner with a speaker, heard from Ben Hugg, who is a Resolutions Manager from Anglian Water. A very interesting (yes, really!) talk about Anglian Water’s plans for the future, including the installation of smart meters which will enable us, as their customers, and them, to identify leaks and wastage within their customers’ properties. Ben was proud that because of their efficiency we, unlike most of the country, are not suffering hosepipe bans or other restrictions.
Thetford Rotary members heard from Anglia Water this month about how they’ve avoided introducing a hosepipe ban this year despite the very hot weather
Save The Date!
Race Night organised by Rotary@CBC to support Thetford Foodbank Friday 9th November 2018 Further details to be released in the October About Club HP Advert.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2018 09:22 Thetford Page 1 or visit Rotary@CBC on Facebook ToRotary join Thetford Rotary or for more info contact: secretary@thetfordrotary.org
LEARN ABOUT ROTARY SEE WHAT WE DO
TOGETHER WE
CONNECT Rotary unites problem solvers around the globe behind one goal: to do more good. Our members are driven to bring communities together to create lasting change. Connecting to make things better - that’s what people of action do. Learn more at www.thetfordrotary.org.
Tuesday 25th September 2018, 6.00pm until 9.30pm Thomas Paine Hotel, White Hart Street, Thetford IP24 1AA If you would like to learn more and join us for a light buffet at this event please contact; secretary@thetfordrotary.org
Helping the community Supporting People Aiding those less fortunate
SEE WHERE WE DO IT Locally Nationally Internationally
SEE HOW WE DO IT Fund Raising Events Friendship Fun
SEE WHO BENEFITS Local Individuals Activity Groups Norfolk EACH and Air Ambulance
TALK TO A ROTARIAN About any aspect of Rotary How to become part of the biggest world wide Community Support Group
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 11
Sixties Explosion Tribute Show comes to Thetford Music ♪ Fun ♫ Laughter FOD is widely regarded as the UK`s premier Sixties music tribute band. Enjoy a night of nostalgia from four experienced musicians who take their audiences back to the most high energy decade in pop history. Listen to those haunting melodies that were the backdrop of that decade. `I was privileged to hear one of the best bands around, who in my opinion, can compete with anyone out there.’ - STEVE SCRUTON, BBC Essex ‘Saw this show last night, great entertainment, being from Liverpool it took me back to my youth and early days at the Cavern Club. Brilliant – Well Done Guys.’- Michael Turner, Sudbury Show FOD have a unique insight into the Legends of the Sixties - Lead Guitarist Martin Donald was formerly Musical Director to the Drifters, The Platters and Jimmy Ruffin. Lead Singer Geoff Thomas has appeared on many sixties shows featuring The Supremes, The Searchers, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Chubby Checker and The Tremeloes to name just a few. Allan Gifford and Simon Rownes are the driving force in the band - with Allan on drums, a former member of the hit group The Honeycombs, and Simon on bass & vocals adding an amazing dimension to the band. The FOD Band have performed their show for top hotel groups and shipping lines, Butlins, Pontins and Bourne Liesure. They have taken their show to Ireland, Holland, Belgium as well as all over the UK and now they’re coming to Thetford! Come along and relive the sixties, the ultimate Tribute Show - not to be missed.
Competition Time!
This month we have 4 tickets worth £60 to give away to Sixties Explosion Tribute Show Thetford on Saturday 13th October. To be in with a chance of winning, just answer this question:
Which one of the FOD band was formerly Musical Director to the Drifters? Send your answer by email with your name and full contact details to Leaping Hare info@leapinghare.org or drop your entry into their shop at 20 King Street by Monday 24th September. The winner will be drawn from a hat on Tuesday 25th September. Normal In & About Thetford Ltd T&Cs apply. Please see our website for more details
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 12 12
The Thomas Paine Legacy Each month, the About Thetford magazine aims to look at an element of Thetford’s history and share this with you. This month we’ve explored the history of Thomas Paine. When you walk down a busy King Street in the town centre of Thetford, it can be quite easy to go past the statue outside King’s House without asking any questions. Erected in 1964, the statue is dedicated to Thomas Paine, one of Thetford’s most significant figures; but who was Thomas Paine, a contemporary of Napoleon and Benjamin Franklin, and what did this Thetford boy do that made him so famous? Born in Thetford in 1737, and educated at the local Thetford Grammar School, Thomas Paine led a diverse life. Having worked for his father, a corset-maker, he sailed to Philadelphia in America in 1774. Paine was a man of many talents, but politics and philosophy were his focus and in 1776 he published his first work, titled ‘Common Sense’. The pamphlet is known for its uncomplicated language, making it accessible to the masses, and quickly rose to fame for promoting independence from Britain to the American population and exposing the faults of the English Constitution. As a result, Paine is recognised as a leading influence in the Declaration of Independence, and as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. However this is not his only significant achievement, and later on in 1791, having become interested in the revolution brewing across the channel in France, Paine wrote his ‘Rights of Man’, a work encouraging the French Revolution and criticising monarchic regimes, like that in England. Naturally, the English government were less than happy, and in 1792 Paine went under trial for treason, though he had already fled to France to avoid arrest and a close shave with execution. In France, Paine was elected to the National Convention, the new government and having escaped another execution for arguing against the execution of King Louis XVI of France, lived there until 1802. He then returned to America and died in 1809. Neither his name nor his image died with him, however. A number of statues and memorials have been erected across the world, in New York, Paris, and of course, Thetford, making his legacy and message, and the name of Thetford, somewhat immortal. These are only some of his achievements, so to learn even more about
The Thomas Paine statue in Thetford this image is available to purchase from Leaping Hare as a postcard
the colourful personal life and career of this historic Thetford face, go visit his statue on King Street or make a trip round the corner to the Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life which is open Tuesday to Saturday. Article by Annabelle Kennard
Carpet Vinyl Luxury vinyl tiles Home choose service thetfordcarpetwarehouse.co.uk
Arrange your FREE estimate
760598 Unit 6 Faraday Place, Thetford, IP24 3RG
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 13
20 King Street Thetford IP24 2AP 01842 751975 or 07802 701911 www.leapinghare.org
...\Punjab A4 posters_ 2018_v11_no log...
New! Product of the Month
6 – 9 & 13 – 16 September
Our monthly teaser for Everything Thetford. Check out www.leapinghare.org or call into our friendly high street shop. We have tickets for all those in bold. Wed 5 - Sun 8 Sep L Gray & Sons Funfair Sun 8 Sep World Textile Day East 6 - 9 & 13 - 16 Sep Heritage Open Day Sun 9 Sep Thetford Iceni Marathon Mon 10 - Sat 15 Sep Euston Hall Open Wed 12 Sep Guided Bird Walk Thurs 13 Sep Community Schools Info Eve Fri 14 Sep Thetford Heritage Tour Sat 15 Sep Medieval Coin Striking Sat 15 Sep The Full Monty Wed 19 Sep GTDP Community Sub Group Our next exciting fundraiser is a raffle to win Fri 21 Sep Thetford Folk Club this beautiful original watercolour painting Sun 23 Sep Dad's Army Walking Tour (“Fenced In” number 3: chestnut palings) Sat 29 Sep Children Bird ID worth in excess of £250 by talented local Sat 29 Sep Wings Appeal Band Concert artist Dan Morgan, who has generously Sun 30 Sep CBC 10K Run donated it. Tickets are just £2 each and sold Sun 30 Sep Maasai Warriors from our shop or on line. The winning ticket Thurs 4 Oct Rebellious Sisterhood will be drawn on Christmas Lights Switch Fri 12 Oct Ghost Walk On night Friday 30 November. All proceeds Sat 13 Oct Sixties Explosion go to keeping our shop open. Fri 14 & Sat 15 Dec Christmas Party Nights Vegas Style Heritage Open Days Mon 31 Dec OSB New Year’s Eve Party We have FREE booklets detailing lots of events happening in town - make sure you Thetord Tour grab yours so Your last chance to that you can plan ahead and enjoy our public heritage tour this make the most season (you can still of it all. Our book private tours medieval coin subject to striker will be availability). busy again and Just £6 each. this year you Ghost Walks are can have a go also on sale now! yourself!
All Tree Services & Garden Works Considered All Fencing & Turfing Jobs Patios & Natural Stone Paving Path & Patio Renovation Shed & Summerhouse Concrete Bases Bespoke Garden Furniture Designed & Installed Green Waste, Soil & Rubble Clearance Contact Kim on
07908878000 or 01842 762132 info@premierpavingandlandscapes.co.uk Call us today for a free no obligation quote, with over 15 years experience in the trade
Follow us on
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 16
Plenty To Do As Summer Draws To A Close Are you looking towards Christmas? Now there’s a scary thought! – September is the time to plant potatoes if you want new spuds for Christmas dinner; you will find packs of tubers on sale now and they can be container grown and given special attention. Also you could plant treated hyacinth and amaryllis bulbs to be ready as gifts (or for your own pleasure) in December and January. It is time to start planting garden bulbs too – the less time they spend in a package in a shop the better. Remember that muntjacs like tulips but will leave daffs alone! After the dry summer potatoes are likely to be expensive in the shops this year so cherish your crop. It is recommended to cut off the foliage about 3 weeks before harvesting. This prevents blight spores infecting the tubers and gives them a chance to start thickening up the skins. Once lifted, leave them on the surface for 24 hours to dry out thoroughly before storing. Use up any which have been damaged as soon as possible and store the sound crop in breathable conditions – paper or hessian sacks or cardboard boxes lined with newspaper. Store somewhere cool, dark and dry. Onions can sit in the sun in shed or greenhouse to dry off – do not try to store them before the necks have withered away. They need light and airy conditions to keep sound so hang up in netting sacks or make a plait if you have the patience. Autumn onions sets can be set out at the end of the month for an early crop next year; birds will probably pull a few out before they establish roots so they need frequent inspection and replanting. This is also the best time to plant garlic cloves rather than in the Spring. They go in an inch or two deep so mark the area clearly as it can take some time for them to show any growth. There is nothing worse than digging up something you have planted and spoiling its chances of growing well. Both these vegetables are thought to have health benefits – for coughs and colds, high blood pressure, high cholesterol etc. - and of course garlic is very good at keeping witches at bay – or is it vampires! If you tend to weep when preparing particularly pungent onions, try chilling the bulb in the fridge for half an hour before cutting into it. This reduces the volatile sulphur compounds.
Tomatoes and Cucumbers are still being harvested in many gardens as the summer draws to a close
set better if there is moisture around in the evening so spraying the foliage then could be a good idea – though surely we will be getting more rain by now. What these plants need most of all is a deep humus-rich soil so make sure all vegetable waste goes onto the compost heap to be returned to the land and work its magic. As gardens and allotments are tidied at this time of year there should be plenty of material to use. Break or chop stems as you add them to quicken the process of decomposition and turn the heap if you have room as this mixes the content and also speeds the process up. Alternatively you could bag up the compost at the bottom of your container for use in the Spring. The club meeting this month is the AGM followed by a Harvest Supper. This is at the United Reformed Church on Thursday 27th September. The AGM starts at 6.30pm so that the supper can begin about 7.30pm. Come along and hear what is planned for next year and share your grumbles! Soft drinks supplied or BYO. Don’t forget to visit the About Thetford website where you can view additional information and all past copies of the magazine. www.aboutthetfordmagazine.co.uk
Runner and French beans will go on cropping through this month if they are regularly watered and fed. In fact, after the very thin crop during the drought and heat of August, they may be more productive now. The flowers Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 17
Sullivan 1-8th Advert_Layout 1 14/12/2016 08:28 Page
New Woodcraft Folk Pioneer Group In Thetford For 9 - 12 Year Olds The first question most people ask is ‘What on earth is Woodcraft Folk?!’ We don’t craft wood (well sometimes we whittle a stick for toasting a marshmallow!) but Woodcraft Folk is actually about much more – society, co-operation, equality, the environment; about making new friends and developing confidence. Woodcraft Folk has been going since 1925, originally in London and big cities. When I had a stall at Thetford’s River Day recently it was great to meet a couple of ‘older’ Thetford residents who told me they’d been members of Woodcraft Folk as children in London and they’d absolutely loved it!
RON SULLIVAN BRICKWORK AND PAVING
Tel: 01842 764006 Mobile: 07878396989 Email: sullivanron2@gmail.com Web: ronsullivanbrickandpavingexpert.com
BETTS of BRANDON Ltd ALL TYPES OF FENCING AND GATES SUPPLIED AND FITTED DECKING ● WALL REMOVAL TREE SERVICES ● CARPORTS Children’s Playhouse from £248.00 (Playhouse Show Site) Thetford Garden Centre
Tel: 01842 811003
Fengate Drove 1st Choice Locksmiths _Layout Brandon 1 09/12/2015 12:40 P
1st CHOICE LOCKSMITHS 24/7 uPVC Double Glazing Repairs New Woodcraft Folk Pioneer Group coming to Thetford
We have funding to start new groups in East Anglia and it’s my job to find volunteers and children and a venue in Thetford! (I recently set up a group in Diss). I will support the group for several months until it’s up and running. It’s been great to meet Thetford families at taster sessions and stalls over the summer. I’d love to hear from anyone keen to get involved. Volunteers will be supported and training is available. And I’d love to hear more from the older generation who used to be in Woodcraft Folk, perhaps in London. Maybe I could write down your memories to inspire the new generation! Gail Arnold, Development Officer gail.arnold@woodcraft.org.uk / 07422 966198
Locks, Handles, Hinges Replaced l l l l l l
No call out or Vat charge! 24/7 auto locksmith Free on site quotations Warranty on workmanship Genuine local tradesman! Glazed units replaced
CRB Vetted OAP discounts Mover specials
Thetford: Mobile:
01842 250118 07527 184382
email: 1stchoicelocksmiths@gmail.com
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 18
Hide And Seek You might have noticed that Blackbirds, Song Thrushes and Robins have disappeared from your garden, and that Blue and Great Tits have become a little more obvious. If you are out and about you might have also noticed that there are more Jays about; even if you aren’t seeing them, their raucous and grating call is difficult to miss – in Welsh their name is ‘Sgrech y Coed’, which in direct translation means ‘the scream of the woods’. So, what might be happening? Why have some birds become easier to see, whilst others have gone into hiding? The answer to this lies in their breeding strategy. Birds such as the Jay are single brooded, in that they only lay one clutch of eggs and raise one family per year, whilst those such as the Blackbird and Robin are multi-brooded and in a good year can raise two or even three broods of youngsters. Here is the crux of the matter. Blue, Great and Marsh Tits are all coming into gardens in search of food, along with Nuthatches too. For all of these birds the breeding season came to a close over a month ago; since then they will have gone into hiding to undergo a post-breeding moult, replacing those feathers that got bashed and worn whilst looking after their progeny. With moult now complete they need to get themselves into tip-top condition in readiness for the colder months ahead, hence the visits to our bird feeders. Jays are also single-brooded and are doing exactly the same as the tits and Nuthatches, only out in our wooded fringes and along tree-lined rivers. For the multi-brooded birds the breeding season is only just coming to a close, and it is now that they will undertake their moult into their winter finery. During the post-breeding moult the adult birds will replace all of
A Jay by Edmund Fellowes / BTO
their flight and tail feathers. They don’t do this all at once as this would render them flightless; instead they replace each of the wing and tail feathers one at a time. This leaves them with a small gap in the wing but they do retain the power of flight, albeit a little compromised. This is why birds undertaking their moult hide away as it does make them more vulnerable. Paul Stancliffe British Trust for Ornithology Taxis Advert 08.18.qxp_Layoutfor1 more 21/08/2018 12:52 Pa Visit www.bto.org/reserve information
TAXIS LOCAL • NATIONAL • AIRPORTS Reliable & Professional Sevices
Airport Transfers
Local & Long Distance Transfers
Payment by Card
Operating 7 Days a Week!
Contact us for Business Account
Call (01842) 775050 / 769111
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 19
Events at Redgrave and Lopham Fen Wildlife Watch Group Saturday 8th September, 10.30am - 12.30pm A club for 6-12 year olds, £3 Contact marcus.halmshaw@btinternet.com Or call 01379 688333
DE TRA YS DA 14th 13thPTEMBER SE
P B S
Plastic Building Supplies Ltd
We are your local,specialist PVCu suppliers Plastic Building Supplies Ltd have been established for 30 years with branches in Thetford, Norwich, Kings Lynn and Gorleston
FASCIA | CLADDING | GUTTERING | DRAINAGE
An Introduction To Jam Making Sunday 16th September, 10am - 3pm £30 plus £8 for ingredients and jars. Booking essential An Introduction To Pickling Sunday 23rd September, 10am - 3pm £30 plus £8 for ingredients and jars. Booking essential Some Lovely Islands Tuesday 25th September, 7.30pm – 9.30pm Evening talk with Valley Fens Wildlife Group £2 per person (includes refreshments) All welcome, no need to book Time To Paint Friday 28th September, 10am - 2pm £5 donation, includes tea and cake All welcome, no need to book. Contact 01379 688333 For further details and to book, visit: www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org Or call 01473 890089
A&C Garden Services Lawn Cutting Hedge Trimming Strimming Borders Tidied
Call Andy-07767-865287 Call Craig-07785-347922
• Free local delivery* • Free estimates & advice • Trade & DIY welcome • Trusted by traders for 30 years • Competitive pricing
Find us at: 11 Burrell Way, Thetford, IP24 3QS
01842 765425 www.pbs-limited.co.uk
Safe Gas Advert_Layout 1 08/12/2016 07:54 Pag region;1/4th please enquire for other areas as a charge may apply. *Free delivery on orders over £50 to most areas within the East Anglia
Plumbing & Heating specialists for domestic purposes. l
Central heating installations
l
Boiler changes
l
Landlord certifications & safety checks
l
Bathroom, shower & toilet installations
l
Cooker & hob installs
l
Fire installations
l
Water heater installs
Making your home as safe as our own! Licensed Gas Engineer
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 20
Requesting Grow Your Own Enthusiasts In Breckland And West Norfolk An exciting project led by organic growing charity, Garden Organic, has been launched in Breckland and West Norfolk. Growing Communities encourages local communities of all ages and backgrounds to grow their own fruit and vegetables at home, on allotments or community gardens, on the balcony or even in their work place. The project is funded by Reaching Communities (Big Lottery), and is working in partnership with Family Action in Swaffham. The project will be working in two strands, on the ESCAPE allotment based in Swaffham, and through outreach work in communities. Four allotment and outreach work volunteers will encourage and support participants through a range of organic gardening and horticultural activities through the skills they have learnt in their training. This community gardening project brings together ‘volunteers’ and ‘participants’ from the local community to undertake therapeutic gardening activities, learn new organic horticultural and life skills, and encourage improved physical and mental health, promoting healthy eating and social interaction.
The project is looking to recruit volunteer Master Gardeners within the area to engage in activities in communal gardens, including at residential homes, and other community spaces including schools, libraries etc. Outreach volunteers will also attend events (promoting the project), and offer talks and demonstrations. So, if you live in Breckland or West Norfolk and are interested in becoming a Master Gardener contact the Garden Organic Growing Communities Co-ordinator Becky Reavill on 07454 509692, or email; breavill@gardenorganic.org.uk The next training session is scheduled for the week-end of 29/30th September in Thetford.
Garden Organic are looking for..
Volunteer Master Gardeners To be part of the Growing Communities Project - working with, encouraging and supporting people to grow their own food!
Master Gardener Training Course Sat 29th & Sun 30th September in Thetford Free 2 day training course to get you started! Lunch included. To find out more about the role or to book your place contact Becky on breavill@gardenorganic.org.uk or 07454 509692. Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 21
New Year For Photographic Club Brandon and District Photographic Club’s new year is due to start on Wednesday 5th September - come along and see what this year’s programme contains. We have some exciting evenings ahead of us this year, you can learn all about the composition of a photograph – what you should be looking for through the viewfinder before you take your shot; how to compile a Trio Assemblage; the art of night photography and how best to mount your photographs. Along with these Tutorial Evenings, we will have a normal competitions and talks on Landscape Photography and Harry Parsons will be joining us to give the second of his ‘Tower Talks’ about the building of the Tower on St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds. An image captured by member Jeff Prosser
A date for your diary too - our Exhibition this year will be held on Friday 12th October and Saturday 13th After your browsing you can enjoy some home-made October, held in the Baptist Church Hall, High Street, cake and a tea or coffee, while watching a slide show of Brandon. The Exhibition gives our members a chance to more of the members’ work. showcase their pictures to a wider audience, so please Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and keep up to come along, browse the member’s work, choose your date with what’s going on. You can also visit the website favourite enter ourCentre Prize Draw, giving you a chance Stove &and Fireplace HP 02.qxp_Layout 1 15/02/2018 Page 1 for further11:34 information; to take home a print of your choice. It’s free entry. www.brandonphotographicclub.co.uk
01842 766999
e: fireplaceman@btconnect.com w: stoveandfireplacecentre.co.uk Stoves | Gas Fires | Electric Fires | Fireplaces | Chimney Sweeping | HETAS Engineers | Marble | Granite | Limestone
CHIMNEY SWEEPING Loyalty Scheme Have your chimney swept by us yearly and receive the fifth sweep for FREE*
*Terms and conditions apply. Starts 1st January 2018.
Full installed service available by our own HETAS Registered Engineers. Come and visit our superb showroom at: 11 Brunel Way, Thetford IP24 1HP
Opening Times: Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday: By Appointment
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 22
Championing Apprentice Training Engineering in Britain has suffered decline over many decades and for many reasons. But thanks to people like Richard Bridgman, the speaker at Thetford Probus Club’s August meeting, there is still a bright future for this vital area of industry. Plain speaking, a solid background in engineering, stemming from training as an apprentice, along with an entrepreneurial flair has served Mr Bridgman well in his career that has taken him from a start-up workshop in a lock up garage to state-of-the-art factories in Thetford manufacturing for clients around the world.
Probus Chairman Nigel King presents a Club Badge to Peter Fenton
Richard speaking at the August Thetford Probus
For example, he pointed out, the company’s winches which are used behind the scenes in top stage shows around the world including many in Las Vegas. He emphasized that success is the result of having a great team of talented people. Time and again he underlined the importance of apprenticeship training something he has always championed and which brought recognition in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours when he was awarded an OBE.
Tracing his progress from an apprentice in Surrey for a sub-contract company working for British Aerospace, where his father, also an engineer who worked through an era of aircraft from bi-planes through to Concorde, During the meeting, members observed a minutes he clearly showed that hard work and thorough training silence paying respect to Gary McGinty, who died in pays off. Moving from Surrey to Brandon some 42 July. There was also a presentation of the Probus badge years ago, Mr Bridgman said that initially he worked in to Peter Fenton who recently became a member of partnership, but soon set up on his own. Today Warren the club. In September, instead of the usual monthly Services, which he founded with his wife 28 years meeting there will be a visit to RAF Mildenhall. ago, is run by his son Will. It has established itself as a more information about Thetford Probus, please LJ Taxis 1/8 AD.qxp_Layout 1 08/11/2017 15:51 Page successful precision engineering company making a For Old Skool Bar Averts 1/8th 08.18.qxp_Layout 1 13/08/2 visit the website: www.probusonline.org/thetford wide range of products.
LJ'S TAXIS
RELIABLE, FAMILY RUN, FRIENDLY SERVICE
Saturday 27th October
The Creepy Charles Burrell Centre Hot Food from the Haunted Kitchen Children's Entertainment Included Tickets £ 5 per Adult, Kids £ 2 Available from Leaping Hare
01842 751975
l Local and long distance journeys l Airport transfers l Lady driver available l Open 7 days a week l Fully licenced Payment by card via World Pay accepted
Call 07518 960182
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 23
New Opportunities At Thetford United Reformed Church
Pulse Youth Cafe At Church Of Nazarene
In 1981 and 1998, major changes were made to the inside of Thetford United Reformed Church on Earls Street to remove pews etc and convert the old balcony to a very useful community room. Since then, members of community groups have become older and some have been unable to climb the stairs to reach the room. June this year, saw the completion of a project to install a platform lift from the foyer to the upper room and a complete refurbishment of the room and its facilities for user groups and this brings new opportunities to local community groups. Thetford Town Council has supported this project with a grant of £2000.
Are you aged between 11-16? Are you free on a Tuesday from 3.45pm-5.15pm? Looking for something to do? Then Pulse Youth Cafe is just for you! We meet every Tuesday in the Church of the Nazarene, Thetford. There is a full-sized pool table, games consoles, table tennis, craft activities, football table, board games and much more! We offer a free milkshake and slice of toast and the café is open to buy more snacks and drinks. All welcome. We are re-launching in the newly re-furbished hall on 18th September with a pizza party. Come along and meet the team. For more info email Amy Cossey; amy@integrateyfc.org.uk
1914 - 18 Roll of Honour At Thetford United Reformed Church there is a framed Roll of Honour of men who served in the Great War.
The main hall can seat about 80, less with people around tables, with amplification and a hearing loop system. The Upper Room can now seat 28 in conference mode. It has two projector screens and free wi-fi is available to users throughout the premises. The new room is very suitable for small conferences, workshops and reflection study days. There is also an attractive front garden, open to the public, with two secluded benches where we have one of Thetford’s four Peace Poles.
Some family information relating to them has been obtained from the 1911 census. If you recognise any of the following names who may have been a member of your family, you are invited to contact, Dorothy Marshall, on 01842 761388 or at aj.law@tsicali.co.uk Roll Of Honour Armsby, Baker, Bidwell, Bell, Clarke, Carter, Denny, Drew, Dickerson, Dunmore, Ewington, Firman, Flint, Goodman, Green, Horn, Lambert Largent, Matsell,Newell, Palmer, Reeve, Stead, Thurston, Towers, Warren
If anyone would like to view the new facilities, the Church is always open to the public on Thursdays from 11.30am – 2.30pm with free tea and coffee or for more details, email; aj.law@tiscali.co.uk Next Sunday Mix
September 16th
10.30am
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 24
Torch Of Remembrance Relay Ceremony On 17th October 2018 a small ceremony will take place on the Market Square, Thetford, as part of the Royal British Legion Torch of Remembrance Relay around the county of Norfolk. The relay commenced from the Poppy Care Home in Halsey on the 15th August and will be visiting historical sites, towns, and Legion Branches. The torch upon arriving in Thetford for the 17th, will then be escorted from the Royal British Legion premises by the Standard Bearer and handed over to the youth of tomorrow. Both the Army Cadets, and Air Cadets will form up and pass the torch down in sequence to the cenotaph. A small service will take place and afterwards a service will be held in St Cuthberts Church by the Legion Padre Rev Helen Jary. The Torch of Remembrance will continue on its journey around Norfolk and arrive in Norwich on the 19th. The 17th October will also initiate the Thetford Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal fundraising for 2018 – 2019. The Branch/Club premises will be open on the day for non-members, please attend and give your support.
Music by The Cawston Brass Band Carnegie Room, Thetford, IP24 2DS
Friday 9th November 2018 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm) Licensed Bar/Tea/Coffee/Raffle
Supported by the Mayor of Thetford Councillor Roy Brame
Storytelling
Tickets £7.50 from: Leaping Hare www.leapinghare.org 01842 751975 & the Royal British Legion Thetford 1 Evening AD.qxp_Layout
22/08/2018 10:4
AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING Pictured above - on the 15th August members of the Royal British Legion - Thetford, and the F.E.P.O.W. Association, (Far East Prisoner of War), attended a small wreath laying ceremony at the 18th Division Memorial tree next to the Nun’s Bridges.
FINDLAY Heating & Cooling Ltd
Plumbing & Bathroom Installations, Boiler Installations, Servicing, Repairs, Landlord Certificates & Saturday Appointments LPG certified All Types of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Air Source Heat Pumps Repaired and Serviced
For your free quote call Marcus on tel: 01842 764564 or 07585 446563 Email: marcus@findlayservices.co.uk
Sarah Brady brings her heartwarming true tales of love and honour from the United States and beyond. Marion Leeper, 2016 Bard of Cambridge, introduces very modern heroes from the sixteenth century.
Friday October 5th 2018, 7pm Old School Thetford Grammar School Bridge Street, Thetford IP24 3AF
Tickets £5 in advance from Leaping Hare www.leapinghare.org
Deadline for inclusion in the October 2018 edition of About Thetford magazine will be the 15th September
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 25
This month’s Thetford Face is Dave Ward. Dave is well known around the town for his love of Thomas Paine and is the Secretary of the UK Thomas Paine Society. Dave along with his wife Jean can normally be found supporting any number of local events and activities and is a passionate supporter of all things Thetford. Have you always lived in Thetford? I moved here in 1977 with Thermos as part of the London Overspill, with the promise of a council house on Abbey Farm. After a week at Themos, I got a job at Jeyes and stayed there for 21 years. What was life like on the Abbey Estate? It had lovely green spaces and a great community feel. Unfortunately in the 1980s it became clear there was a big problem with some of the houses and how they were built. Over a 2 year period I led a campaign and pressure group along with Colin Jones called Shaft – ‘Safe Homes for Abbey Farm Tenants’ to ensure every
building, our homes were repaired properly. We had a lot of press coverage and I still have letters from the then MP John MacGregor and Breckland District Council. How did running a campaign change your life? During this time I got to know many of the local Councillors well, especially Thelma and Albert Paines. In 1987 Thelma nominated me to become a local magistrate in Thetford. I was the youngest magistrate in the UK at the time and spent 7 years in the role. Jeyes was one of the biggest firms to move to Thetford as part of the overspill project, what was it like working there? When I started I worked on the production line and ended up becoming a Manager. It’s sad to see the name has disappeared from the town. My years in Jeyes settled me into life in Thetford. I was the Senior Shop Steward for 5 years and I loved it. I loved looking after people and I’ve always been a bit of a trouble maker so standing up for what I thought was right came easily. What sparked your interest in Thomas Paine? I suddenly realised who he was about 20 years ago, and he has become my absolute hero. He stands for everything I wish I could, aside from religion. Stuart Wright introduced me to the story of Thomas Paine; he was involved in the Thomas Paine Society which I then joined. Eventually I became the Secretary of the society and now I’m involved in promoting the work of Thomas Paine through the society. I’ve spent time researching Thomas Paine and searching for objects. My favourite work by Thomas Paine is Age of Reason. I also helped to organise the finance when a 1st edition French language copy of Rights of Man became available. With help from the Friends of Ancient House, the Society and other partners we purchased the book which is now on display at Ancient House Museum.
Dave with one of the local newspapers that covered the SHAFT campaign. He is top right in the photos.
How could we celebrate our links to Thetford’s most famous son? I’d like to see a Thomas Paine museum in Thetford, if you go to Lewes they even have Paine pound notes, we should have them here. The Thomas Paine Society are organising a visit from Ian
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 26
Ruskin who will be performing his one man show live in the town and hopefully working with the senior schools in March 2019. You are well known in town for championing Thomas Paine, is he your only interest? As a young teenager I was a very keen supporter of the free radio campaign. I belonged to the Free Radio Association and this led to a lifelong interest in pirate radio ships. In 2010 I became aware that there was a struggle to keep the last pirate ship, the Ross Revenge, home to Radio Caroline going. I got in touch and volunteered to help as part of a group of ex DJs and enthusiasts who worked together to save the ship. One of the ways I raised money for the campaign was by selling off pieces of the original transmitted masts to enthusiasts. These were no longer being used by the late 1980/90s but were in big demand as mementos. It’s now a museum and occasionally broadcasts. The ship has a great history; it was involved in the Cod Wars in the 1970s and also holds a cod catch world record. These days I often do talks on Radio Caroline and the history of pirate radio.
Dave in the Radio Caroline heritage studio, it was originally used as a transmission studio in the 1980s.
What’s the best thing about living in Thetford? I’m proud to live here, I love Thetford. I love the history from Boudicca to Thomas Paine, Duleep Singh and Dads Army. I was born and bred an Essex boy, I lived up North and in the West but Thetford is the only place where there is so much international history, yet hardly anyone knows about it! I brought 3 kids up in Thetford and not one has been in trouble or unemployed. For more information on the Ross Revenge visit www.radiocaroline.co.uk, to organise a visit call 07535493501 For information about the Thomas Paine Society visit www.thomaspaineuk.com
Mar tin Taylor e Flame Gas Ser vices L Hom ating & Plumbing Engine td er
He
28 Years Experience Installing, Servicing and Repairing all makes of Boilers, Cookers, Gas Fires and Warm Air Units
Dave on board the MV Ross Revenge aka Radio Caroline, The radio is currently moored on the MTS Electrical QP ship AD.qxp_Layout 1 24/11/2017 10:09 Page 1Tel: 01842 766722 River Blackwater near Bradwell, Essex Mob: 07879 698 271
l l l
All domestic work from a socket to a re-wire New consumer units installed to 17th edition, amendment 3 standard Agricultural, commercial and industrial installations
Contact 01366 500612 or 07956 650141
www.mtselectrical.net
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 27
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 28
Norfolk Recycling Centres All Set For Hazardous Waste Days For the fifteenth year running, Norfolk's residents can get rid of unwanted household chemicals, safely and securely, at a series of household hazardous waste events taking place at seven of Norfolk County Council's recycling centres during September and October. Wood preservatives, insecticides, weed killers, paint, thinners, varnishes and special cleaning products are among the wide range of household chemicals that will be accepted – for free – at the weekend-long events. These are products that are too dangerous to be tipped down drains and can’t be put in our regular waste bins because they can damage the environment and they need to be dealt with using specialist disposal processes. Cllr Martin Wilby, Chairman of Norfolk County Council's Environment Development and Transport committee said: “Once again we are putting on extra dates at the recycling centres that were most popular in previous years as we’re keen to help people who are wishing to dispose of their household chemicals safely and responsibly. Don’t forget that if you only want to dispose of left-over paint you can save yourself a journey as there’s no need to bring it along to one of our hazardous waste days. Just dry the paint out and put it in your household rubbish bin at any time of the year. To help speed along the drying out process a top tip is to add sawdust or cat litter to the paint pot.”
There will be a designated area at the recycling centre for residents to take their hazardous waste which will be identified by two waste specialists and a chemist and then sorted for correct transportation and disposal. To find out more about the events including what can and can’t be taken along, visit the website: www.norfolk.gov.uk/hazardouswaste
Hazardous Waste Days - Thetford Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October Telford Way, Thetford, IP24 1HU Open 9am to 4pm
Janice Coglin-Hibbert, Waste Reduction Officer at Norfolk County Council, said: “These are very popular events so you are likely to find queues to enter the recycling centre, especially up until lunchtime. The sites are openGarage until 5pm in September and 4pm in October Abbey AD.qxp_Layout 1 17/07/2017 14:36 Pag so please come later in the day if possible.”
ABBEY GARAGE MOTOR ENGINEERS
l l l l
Servicing l MOTs Exhausts l Brakes Diagnostics Steering Suspension & Shock Absorbers Friendly, affordable & local
& 01842 755398 Unit 2, 22 Millers Lane, Thetford, IP24 1AP
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 29
Visit Your Local Museum For Free - Heritage Open Days Ancient House Museum has a bumper month of events this September! Saturday 8 September is the last chance to explore our Handmade Exhibition. Visitors can see a selection of objects from textiles to pottery and from stone to metal and wooden items. There will be a chance to encounter artefacts made by our ancient ancestors as well as those made by the crafters of more recent times. Among the exhibits will be a quilt covered with stars, a mantrap used against poachers on a local estate, tools used by Stone Age people, a doll carved from wood and an intact Roman jar found just a stone’s throw from Ancient House Museum in the 1920s. As well as the exhibition join Costumed characters to discover the stories of people who made Thetford their home. Find out about Anglo Saxon Coiners,the first black Mayor of Britain and Londoners from 1960. There is also a family trail. And all free as part of Heritage Open Days.
lads, Norfolk is steeped in stories. Some had their beginnings here, others were brought here by travellers from far away — stories that in time would change to suit our Norfolk ways, for as everyone knows we do different! This is a collection of tales reworked for children to get to know this county, its places, people and their strange and wondrous dialect whilst also celebrating our shared culture with the wider world. The book is beautifully illustrated by Jim Kavanagh. Dave will be telling some of the tales and then signing his book. Norfolk Folk Tales for Children will be available to purchase in the museum shop for £9.99. The morning storytelling will start at 10.30am and the afternoon storytelling at 2.30pm. Free with museum admission but advance booking essential. Please call 01842 752599 to book your place.
Ancient House Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Telephone 01842 752599
Summer Admission Fees Adults £4.50 Conc £4.25 Child £3.80 Family 1 adult £11.80 Family 2 Adults £15.85 Free admission to Museum Pass Holders, friends of Thetford Museum, Children’s University, MA & Art Fund members, 1 carer for each registered disabled visitor, Under 4s. Meet customed characters on September 8th as the museum celebrates Heritage Open Days in Thetford.
Pop in for £1.50 everyday 1 hour before closing. www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/AncientHouse
Saturday 15 September sees the opening of Pride of the People: Helping History Out of the Closet, an exhibition curated by our Teenage History Club exploring queer experience in Norfolk’s past. Teenage History Club will also be running LGBTQ+ tours of the museum at 11am and 2pm. Free but booking essential.
PLUMBING • HEATING • BATHROOMS
Coming in October: On Saturday 13 October the Yarnsmith of Norwich, Dave Tonge is launching his new book, Norfolk Folk Tales for Children at Ancient House. From dark dangerous dogs and wily wicked wyrms, to poor penniless pedlars and lanky, long-limbed
City & Guilds Qualified with over 20 years experience
Affordable Kitchens Supplied and Fitted with free 3D drawings Please Contact Nick White for advice and a no hassle estimate Telephone: 01842 750505 • Mobile: 07737 044700 E mail - plumbsure@yahoo.com
32 Fisher Way, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2LD
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 30
Past & Present
The road in the foreground of the present photograph is known today as Mill Lane. Industrial activity began on this site before Domesday was recorded and finally ceased in 1989, three years before the past photograph was taken. Photographs from the David Osborne Collection. Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 31
www.thetfordfuneralservice.co.uk
Lydia & David Turner Thetford & District Funeral Services Ltd
Thetford's longest established funeral home Proudly independent and family owned • Memorials Supplied • Golden Charter Pre paid and Pre Arranged Funeral Plans • Private Chapels of Rest In house or at home one to one counselling service and bereavement groups available to all, provided by our qualified therapist Serving the community for 56 years
We will beat any like for like quote by at least £100 Complete Service for complete reassurance For immediate and personal 24 hour service call
01842 761333 DAY OR NIGHT
15/15A Old Market Street • Thetford • IP24 2EQ dtfs@sky.com Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 32
The Lady Lord Mayors of Norwich, 1923 - 2017 by Phyllida Scrivens This was Phyllida’s second talk to the Thetford Society having regaled us exactly one year previously about Joe Sterling the young German Jew who fled the Nazi regime. During her research of Joe’s book, she had to interview a particularly feisty ex lady-Lord Mayor, Joyce Morgan who had worked with Joe. Unbeknown to Phyllida at the time, this was to be the beginning of her next book adventure. In this the 100th year since women struggled to get the vote, these women have been such a positive contribution to society. There have been 17 Women and 100 Men who have been Lord Mayors of Norwich, 9 of the ladies were still alive when she was researching her book. Whilst 6 of the 17 came from Norwich there were others who came from as far afield as Smethwick, the Wirral, Glasgow and even Czechoslovakia. During their year in office their duties are not only attending formal functions and events dressed in their robes, they also aim to raise money and support for many charities. Ethel Coleman served from 1923-4 and was not only the first Lady Lord Mayor of Norwich but the first in Great Britain. As may be guessed from her name she was part of the Coleman Mustard family and was well connected from the very beginning. However, Ruth Hardy (1950-51) on the other hand had a much humbler background as her father was a Rabbit Warrener. A truly fascinating evening that conjured up great images of strong women but also a wonderful insight into our social history.
Phyllida Scrivens at the talk to Thetford Society members in August
the year ahead, followed by cheese and wine - lovely! New members are always very welcome at our regular meetings, we look forward to meeting you then.
OPEN EVERY AFTERNOON AND EVENING
Thetford Society Next Event: At 7.15pm on Tuesday 4th September 2018 at the United Reformed Church on Earls Street we will hold our AGM; as always, we will precis our activities over 2017-18 and make plans for
7 Telford Way Thetford IP24 1HU www.forestmobility.com
s ")' #!3( 02):%3 EVERY DAY s 3,/4 -!#().% ,/5.'% s 350%2 ,).+ '!-%3 s (/4 AND #/,$ -%!,3 AT THE "5&&%4 s ,)#%.3%$ "!2 s &5,,9 !)2 #/.$)4)/.%$ s */). &2%% AND 0,!9 ON ARRIVAL AT THE CLUB s &2%% -%-"%23()0 Guildhall Street, Thetford TEL: 01842 752279 www.winnersbingo.co.uk
01842 766087
Members Must Be 18 Years Or Over. Please Note: We OperateAThink ‘25’ Policy, Which Means We May Need To See Proof Of Age & IdAlong With Your Membership Card In Order To Allow Entry.
Enjoy your Bingo but play sensibly, www.gambleaware.co.uk
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 33
Free Hearing Checks In Thetford Ten million people in the UK - one in six of us - have some degree of hearing loss. It's surprisingly tricky to spot gradual hearing loss as our brains are very good at compensating, so we're not even aware of how much we've lost until things are quite far advanced. The good news is that there are things you can do about it. The bad news is that there are potentially serious consequences if you choose to ignore hearing loss, including an increased risk of dementia. Local hearing care specialists The Hearing Care Centre, offers award winning hearing care services from 25 centres across East Anglia. This year they are celebrating their 20th year in business
Too busy?
Audiologist Karen Finch and her team will be holding a free ‘Hearing Care Centre Open Day’ at their local hearing clinic at Thetford Healthy Living Centre, between 9am and 5pm on Tuesday 25th September. During the event they will be providing free hearing assessments (usually £20), along with complimentary professional advice about your hearing test results and discussing possible solutions that could help improve your hearing. All services are available by appointment only. To book your appointment call 01473 230330 or visit www.hearingcarecentre.co.uk for more info.
Let Ovenclean Too busy?Too Busy?
take care of it! Tel: 01359 259818
or visit www.ovenclean.com to find your local specialist
tel: 01359 259818 or visit
www.ovenclean.com to find your local specialist Let Ovenclean take care of it!
Let Ovenclean take care of it Tel: 01359 259818
or visit www.ovenclean.com to find your local specialist
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 34
At Thetford Library In September Would you like a Home Library Service? Or, do know someone that would benefit? The Home Library Service is aimed at older people who enjoy reading or listening to a recording but can't get out of the house. Our home library services offer a vital link to the local library. Royal Voluntary Service Books on Wheels volunteers bring a selection of books, large print, DVDs, CDs and audio tapes to older people in their home on a regular basis. The volunteer is also a friendly face and a useful check on the safety and well-being of the older person. Older people who sign up to the service are asked to complete a questionnaire to indicate their tastes and preferences. In many instances, however, our volunteers will get to know those they are helping to such an extent that they will begin to make their own recommendations and bring a selection of books they believe will be of interest. If you would like to use the Home Library Service contact Royal Voluntary Service on: 01603 397998 or email; norfolkhls@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk For information on our opening hours and all our regular activities for children and adults from Baby Bounce and Rhyme to the Local History Group, Just a Cuppa to our code club call us on 01842 752048 or online at; thetford.lib@norfolk.gov.uk
Barnham Village Fete At Barnham Village Hall on Sunday 9th September from 1pm - 4pm Bar, BBQ, Games & Stalls - All welcome
New Cancer Support Group in Thetford A workshop is being hosted in September for members of the Breckland Cancer Support Group to offer them ‘Hope and Well-being’ and is open to anyone who feels that they may be interested. The sessions commence on Thursday 27th September at 2pm at the Abbey Neighbourhood Centre in Thetford and will run for ten weeks. The series of ten workshops will make use of the media-based material of inspirational speaker Prem Rawat, whose work can be found by visiting: www.tprf.org The Peace Education Program (PEP), which focuses on self-reflection, explores a number of important themes and topics of well-being, including self-awareness, peace, inner strength, contentment and dignity, and has been used worldwide in presentations and community support groups. The sessions are free of charge. Breckland Cancer Support Group usually meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Innovation Centre in Thetford. The Support Group runs a number of sessions and events throughout the year, namely its monthly group sessions, as well as its Walk and Talk events; for upcoming information, please see their Facebook page under ‘Breckland Cancer Support Group’. ForMeasure more specific related issues see the Made to 1/8thcancer Advert_Layout 1 10/02/2017 1 ‘Macmillan Cancer Support’ Facebook page.
MADE TO MEASURE Curtains • Roman Blinds • Cushions Free measuring service
Curtains shortened from £20 Collection and delivery service available Over 30 years experience
Call Dena on 07842 110240 Friendly Thetford based service Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 35
Thetford U3A Update Our group leader in the spotlight this month is Chris Hayes. He is the group leader for a number of groups including Computing, Science & Technology and the Electronics Group. He is also the Group Leader of the Badminton group. If anyone is interested in joining any of these groups they will be warmly greeted. Please leave a message on our web page or come along to our next meeting on September 27th, at the Carnegie Room at 2.00pm. The October meeting will be held on the 25th at the same time and venue. We’ll be joined by Fraser Harrison who will be speaking about the Duleep Singh statue which promises to be very interesting. The Thetford U3A Electronics, Computing and Science & Technology groups have members from many professions and are all keen to learn and share their knowledge with others. Our current project is building a 3D printer. This is interesting in itself, and the finished article should be well worth the effort, but we are also enjoying the trip. Firstly, we pass a 2-dimensional machine which can be used to draw on paper or engrave lettering on things, or even a laser cutter which
one member has bought which can cut computer generated shapes in wood or plastic. We would welcome more members from those new to this field to seasoned engineers. All will be made welcome, so if you think you would enjoy computer-aided design, making metalwork, using stepper motors, programming Arduino, learning G code or any other engineering areas, then please come and join us. We meet at 2pm every Tuesday. For more info on the Electronics Group, contact Chris Hayes on 01842 762356
Funeral plans from Mark Skinner Funeral Service
Save
£100
by applying today
We recommend Independent Way funeral plans from Golden Charter, the UK’s largest provider of plans to independent funeral directors like us.
Ask for more information today Mark Skinner Funeral Service, 30 Bury Road, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3DE.
Call (01842) 752197 THE
Independent Way In association with
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 36
GC-LIFT 12393
A funeral plan leaves nothing to chance and provides peace of mind for you and those you care about
Breastfeeding Event Hailed A Success
World Textile Day
The first week of August was World Breastfeeding Week which aims to highlight the huge benefits that breastfeeding can bring to both the health of baby and mum. Sadly, Norfolk has one of the lowest percentages of breast feeding mothers at 8 weeks post birth. Thetford falls even lower then the Norfolk average.
World Textile Day returns to Mundford Village Hall on Saturday September 8th for its 6th year! With its mix of small specialist traders' stands, an exhibition, talks and home made cakes this show has gone from strength to strength with many fans coming back every year for the whole day. Each year World Textile Day has a new theme and the 2018 theme is "Working Together". At 11am special guest speakers Sue and David Richardson who lead textile tours to the Indonesian Islands, will be showing some of their wonderful collection of ikat weavings. At 2pm renowned textile collector and author John Gillow will be giving a short talk followed by three traders showing "one of their favourite textiles". World Textile Day East starts at 10am and entrance is free. The talks cost just £3 each and tickets are available on the day.
Three local mums came together to hold an event in August. The afternoon was greatly supported with a wonderful turn out and lovely atmosphere. The ladies would like to especially thank Castle Midwifes who came along to talk to everyone offering advice and support. All the local businesses that displayed a knitted boob and poster advertising the event including; CBC, West Brothers, Centre Stage, Tiger Fitness, The core Studio. Toy Library, CBC Cafe, Serenity, Chicc Boutique, Tall Orders, Costa, Thetford Funeral Services. It’s not stopping here, West Suffolk Hospital are in the process of advertising for a breast feeding support worker, there is a 24/7 advice line you can access and we want a regular meet up group back in our town. Michelle, Jade and Jasmine hope to see you in the near future. Also, remember that breast feeding mums can sign up to the Thetford Breastfeeding Support Page on Facebook.
If you've been before, come and enjoy meeting up with old and new friends and if you've never been, come and find out what the fuss is all about! MF Cleaners 05.18.qxp_Layout 1 09/05/2018 09:55 More info can beAD found via the website which is: www.worldtextileday.co.uk
MF CLEANERS • Commercial & Industrial • End of tenant clean • Block management cleaning • Office/window/carpet cleaning
To contact us email: mfcleaners488@gmail.com or tel: Hair 07803 953381 Cre8tive March 2018.qxp_Layout 1 16/04/2018 14
Would you like a Maid to Clean your home? Specialising in all aspects of hairdressing
OPEN TUESDAY TO SATURDAY
4 Anna Gurney Close • Croxton Road • Thetford NEW
www.cre8ivehair.co.uk
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 37
John Oliver Sept/Oct 2018 Ads.qxp_Layout 1 18/07/20
Moving With The Times Next Month on the 1st October our family business will be 28 years young! Which means I have actually had the salon longer than I haven’t! I started out as Beauty Therapist in the mid 80’s and we offered basic treatments such as Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Electrolysis, Waxing and Massage. Back then most people were not familiar with what a Beauty Therapist was, so I continually had to explain what I did. With a desire for knowledge we were regularly attending post graduate training courses in London at the International Dermal Institute. I decided to learn advanced electrolysis, which is for the removal of skin tags, milia and thread veins and ended up travelling all the way to Chester to attend the Lillian Maund School of Beauty - there were no colleges near offering this course. Our salon treatments have changed dramatically over the last 28 years. With advances in technology, the skin care treatments have become much more sophisticated, facial exfoliation is much stronger. Nail treatments have changed from traditional nail polish to high shines and Gel finishes. We use Intense pulse light and Laser technology to remove unwanted hair permanently, so electrolysis is not the only option. We can remove broken capillaries with IPL too, so electrolysis is not always needed there either. Brown pigmentation marks can be eradicated. In the old days our appointments used to be written down with pencil in a paper book, now we have computerised system and not one but two, just to keep things flowing. We never had a website in the early days, relying on newspaper adverts, yellow pages and personal recommendation. We send text reminders to all our clients to help remind them of appointments. 10 years ago I trained in the art of permanent makeup. I love creating brows for clients using fine hair strokes and also doing eyeliner and lip liner. We have had a great team of therapists work for us over the last 28 years. It’s gone so fast and I never imagined when we started how much things would change, but the basics of making your clients feel good about themselves and helping them achieve their goals is very rewarding indeed. Lisa Stallings Halcyon Days, Established 1990
Peter, Lorraine, Tracey & Ricky
Changing Seasons Time for a style update? Est. 1981 Fully Air Conditioned 19 Guildhall Street Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2DT
Tel: 01842 763145
J OH N OL IV E R S
HAIRDESSIN G GR OUP
Halcyon Days Skin Care & Laser clinic
IPL Hair Removal IPL Skin Rejuvenation Permanent make up Dermalogica Facials Eve Taylor Facials Opi Nail Treatments CACI Non Surgical Facelift Venus Freeze Tel: 01284 704991
3 Woolhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LA info@halcyondaysskincare.co.uk www.halcyondaysskincare.co.uk
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 38
Thyroid Advice For Cats You have probably heard of the thyroid gland, but may not know that problems with the thyroid gland are common in older cats. The thyroid is made up of two glands located on either side of the windpipe, at the base of your cat's neck. These glands produce thyroxine, a hormone which helps to regulate the metabolic rate. Sometimes the thyroid becomes overactive and produces excessive amounts of thyroxine and this is known as hyperthyroidism and it speeds up metabolism. It can be diagnosed by a blood test. The signs of hyperthyroidism are increased appetite and / or thirst, weight loss, hyperactivity and restlessness, vomiting and diarrhoea, poor coat condition, enlargement of the thyroid gland and a fast heart rate. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism will begin to affect other major organs, such as the heart or the liver and will eventually be fatal.
Once treated they will return to normal fairly quickly in most cases. If the disease has been detected and treated early on, the cat often lives several more years. The cat in the photograph above is Lucy, who belongs to one of our volunteers. Lucy has the opposite condition – she has hypothyroidism, which means her thyroid does not produce any thyroxine at all. It is a very rare condition in cats. Lucy therefore has to have thyroxine tablets every day of her life, to keep her alive and healthy. However, she has learnt that if she gobbles up her tablets by herself, she then gets 2 Dreamies!!
The treatment options include medication, surgery or radiation and in some cases feeding a veterinary diet. Drugs are available that block the production of thyroxine and are usually in tablet form and need to be For help or advice, or if you need assistance with the given daily for life. Blood samples need to be checked cost of neutering, please call us on 01842 810018. periodically to ensure that thyroid levels are within the Rita Thompson, Breckland Cats Protection normal range and, if not the dosage will need to be adjusted. Surgery involves removing one or both glands of the thyroid under general anaesthesia. Radiation is an irreversible treatment whereby cats are injected with radioactive iodine which destroys the abnormal thyroid tissue, while leaving the normal cells unaffected. A veterinary diet has recently become available which contains low levels of iodine and may help to normalise thyroid levels. But it must be fed as the only source of food with no access to other food, including prey. Each cat and owner is different, so it is important to discuss the different treatments options12/09/2013 with your vet 08:13 to decide MCP Editorial:TEMPLATE Page 1 what is best for your particular cat.
Too Busy for Housework and Ironing? DoYou Need a Cleaner that is?
• Reliable • Honest • Hardworking • CRB Checked • Fully Insured If so Call Linda on
07774 933 023 No Job Too Small
(Based in Thetford)
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 39
About Thetford is printed by www.reflex-litho.co.uk
eflex
Get in touch today for a free quote!!
St Helens Way Fison Way Industrial Estate Thetford Norfolk IP24 1HG
Find us on Facebook and Twitter @reflexlitho
Full Colour Digital & Litho Print •Magazines & Newsletters •Brochures •Books & Booklets •Annual Reports •School Prospectuses •Catalogues •Calendars •Stationery Business Cards, Headed Paper, Folders. T: 01842 754 600 E: info@reflex-litho.co.uk www.reflex-litho.co.uk Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 40
Norfolk Branches Team Up For Charity Football Match The England football team’s heroic efforts at the 2018 World Cup may be becoming a distant memory for most, but for the Dereham and Thetford branches of The Nottingham they live on as the catalyst for a great charity idea. Whilst Harry Kane was hitting the net and Jordan Pickford was keeping the ball out at the other end, colleagues Kayleigh Capps, Michelle Watson and Megan Colley began working on plans for their very own match of the day. The result?... a charity football match planned for Sunday 9th September that is looking set to score plenty of cash for charity SportsAid, which The Nottingham has been supporting since 2013. All money raised from the game will go directly towards aiding the sporting ambitions of the two local SportsAid athletes that the building society’s Dereham, Thetford and Fakenham branches are backing. They are England girls youth international footballer Blue Wilson, 16, from Sheringham and wheelchair athletics star Will Smith, 22, who hails from close to Dereham and who has competed at a Commonwealth Games and a World Junior Championships. Dereham branch Customer Services Consultant Kayleigh Capps explained: “With football fever having hit not just Norfolk but on a world stage this year Megan and I thought it apt to arrange a football match when we were discussing how to raise money for SportsAid. “Thanks to the support of many organisations and people in Dereham and Thetford we have been able to set up a match between two teams who love the beautiful game and there will also be lots of things going on besides the game too to make it a really fun day for all.”
Two of the match organisers, Megan Colley and Kayleigh Capps.
The match takes place on 9th September at Rocklands All Saints’ ground on Green Lane, Attleborough, NR17 1UA with a 1pm kick-off. Anyone is welcome to attend and admission is free. There will be food and drink available, including the clubhouse bar and a cake stall, as well as music and a raffle with some fantastic prizes donated by local businesses.
Got A Business News Story?
If your business is involved in a community activity or doing something of particular note, do let the About Thetford magazine team know and we may be able to feature it in our business section. E-mail articles and images to; aboutthetfordmagazine@googlemail.com
Breckland
Accountancy Ltd VAT Returns Payroll Tax Returns Financial Forecasting Budgeting Business Plans Year End Accounts Self Employed to Small Ltd Companies l
l
l
l
Competitive Rates No Job Too Small
For a Free no obligation initial consultation Call Tracy for a professional, reliable service with over 20 years experience 01842 763340 or 07877 403 764 tracy@brecklandaccountancy.co.uk
Do you waste hours of time on paperwork you loathe? Or do you loathe it so much that it’s not getting done at all? Make life easy, call for a free consultation:
01842 754005 Simark Accountants Belmont House 20 King Street Thetford Norfolk IP24 2AP
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 41
SERVICE NOW DUE? Car Parts & Accessories, Audio, Batteries, Starter Motors, Number Plates & much more Trade Welcome, Local Delivery Service
MOT’S WHILE YOU WAIT PETROL OR DIESEL
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
UNIT 1, Rutherford way, Thetford IP24 1HA
DKM Services AD.qxp_Layout 1 17/07/2017 15:07 Pag Tel: 01842 762238
DKM Services TYRES l EXHAUSTS l SUSPENSION ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS l BRAKES l SERVICING FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL VANS 5 Leyland Close, Fison Way Ind. Estate Thetford IP24 1XA
Car Parts & Accessories, Audio, Batteries, Starter Motors, Number Plates & much more Find us onWelcome, facebook DKM SERVICES Trade Local Delivery Service
ALWAYS A HELPFUL SERVICE
AMES NISSAN LTD 2 FISON WAY, THETFORD, NORFOLK
TEL: 01842 766222
Out of hours service available 07733 054 225 Gorse Motors March 2016_Layout 1 16/02/2016 08:02 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Tel: 01842 762238
ALL MAKES SERVICING AND REPAIR
BRING THIS AD TO RECEIVE A FREE NISSAN BASEBALL CAP
Tel: 01842 753733
UNIT 1, Rutherford way, Thetford IP24 1HA
SHIFT_expectations
www.ames-nissan.co.uk
DISCOUNT MOTs FREE RETESTS
Servicing and Repairs on all Makes & Models Engine Management Diagnostics Fault Code Reader • Tyres & Exhausts (Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Tested) Air Conditioning (Repairs, Recharges, Diagnostics, Service)
DISCOUNT MOTs
Free MOT with Major service
RETESTS FREE • All Makes Servicing to Manufacturers Specification • 3D Wheel Alignment • Tyres/Exhausts • Computer aided DIAGNOSTICS on all systems • Free Loan Cars Available
01842 890304 or 07737 151916
Gorse Industrial Estate, Barnham, Thetford www.gorsemotors.co.uk Email: info@gorsemotors.co.uk
Had a quote elsewhere!! Give us a call, we may be able to beat it Open Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm and Saturdays 8am - 1pm
VICKERS MOTORS LTD The Female Friendly Garage Good Honest Service
Telephone:
01842 765122 Email:
info@vickersmotors.co.uk 23 Brunel Way, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1HP
Reliable Family Run Business
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 42
RudlingsWakelam
Solicitors
What are conveyancing searches? If these are not uncovered before you take When you instruct a solicitor to carry out the purchase of a property, they will need to conduct various searches before your purchase can go through. Conveyancing searches are necessary so that you can find out if there are any issues you need to be aware of before you take ownership of your new home. They are also a requirement of most lenders, who will want to make sure there is enough equity in the property they are lending on.
What types of searches are there?
There are several different types of searches your solicitor will conduct when you buy a property and some of the standard ones are listed below;
Local authority searches
Local authority searches are arguably the most important type of search your solicitor will arrange, as they will look at information held by the local authority. The type of information held can include past and present planning permission, confirmation of whether the road and paths leading to the property are adopted and information on whether the property is listed.
Environmental searches
An environmental search is important as it will establish whether the property you are buying is built on or near contaminated land or water, or an old landfill site. The reason this type of search is required is because many properties are built on land which was previously used for industrial purposes, and toxic substances could remain in the ground.
ownership of the property you could find yourself with a home that is impossible to sell later, or even worse is a health hazard. Water authority searches A water authority search will establish where your water comes from and whether there are any public drains on the property. This is vital, if there is one it could affect any building work you want to do in the future, such as an extension.
Location specific searches
Depending on the area where you are buying a property, your solicitor might suggest arranging some additional searches. For example, if you are buying in an area formerly used for mining, you may want to arrange for a mining search to be carried out, to establish whether the home you want to buy has been built on unstable ground and so is at risk of subsidence. Chancel repair search A chancel repair search is necessary to establish whether you will be liable for the cost of repairs to a parish church. During the middle ages, property owners rather than monasteries became responsible for repairing church chancels. A chancel repair search only costs a few pounds and you may opt to take out Chancel repair insurance instead, which typically costs around ÂŁ20. As a rough guide, searches typically take around two to three weeks to complete, but remember that the results are vital for a solicitor to fully advise you on a property.
For more information call Shazad Butt on 01842 810300 www.rudlings-wakelam.co.uk
Thetford – Brandon – Bury St Edmunds Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 43
Tel: 01842 752 097 Mob: 07912 938 376 Complete Renovation Specialists • Extensions Home Improvements • Property Maintenance Kitchen and Bathroom installations Now Specialising in Painting and Decorating
FULLY INSURED & PART P ELECTRICIAN DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN Fuse board upgrades, rewires additions/alterations to existing circuits, inspect & test certificates + many more jobs. Friendly, reliable & trustworthy. 01842 337801 / 07725 658 924 | info@fosterelectricalservice.co.uk www.fosterelectricalservice.co.uk
No Job to Small 1-8 Advert REV2.qxp_Layout 1 11/09/20
FREE COMPETITIVE QUOTE
Email: cashbuildingservices@gmail.com
Barry Martin
We take the pain out of the painting
n Ceramic wall & floor tiling n Natural stone, mosiac, porcelain etc n Free quotes available Call 01842QP 761269/07747 773144 Powerclean Portrait Advert 04.18.qxp_Layout 1
Free estimates & competitive rates. For your all interior and exterior decorating requirements. Professional, friendly & reliable. Fully insured
Call Arry 01842 266081 or 07540 661503 Email: nj2s@outlook.com
POWER CLEAN High quality cleaning including l Carpet l Upholstery Cleanin g in Thetfor l Driveways for 18 y d ears l Fascias l Gutters using the Skyvac System
Local Chimney Sweep All Sweeps Certificated Other services we offer:
Flue Fitting • Stove Fitting Clean and Professional Fully Insured
Call David for a FREE no obligation quote
Tel: 01842 754163 or Mob: 07958 395 930
Phoenix Eco Plumbing
Please call 07506 683 354 Ask for Ian www.phoenixecoplumbing.com
www.powerclean-thetford.co.uk
THIS ARTWORK IS THE PROPERTY ABOUTThetford THETFORDMagazine LTD Please mention theOF About TELEPHONE THETFORD 01842 761549
44
when responding to advertisements
18/0
Thriving Thetford Business Community The success of the West Suffolk College and Thetford Business Forum work experience project last year, created a “win win” situation for education and industry. Showing what a difference the two sectors can make working together on developing young people’s skills and preparing them for the work place. One output from the project helped create a strategy to take the Thetford Business Forum forward. Identifying several key industry strengths in town and the surrounding areas. These include Agriculture, Equine and Conservation, Tourism, Retail and Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering and Manufacturing, Professional Services, Logistics and Warehousing and the Creative Industries. The project will be repeated in 2018/19, giving students valuable support, showcasing career opportunities. Sector Profiling: The Thetford Manufacturing Club has been re-established and is being managed by several local businesses and supported by Breckland Council. It meets regularly at different business venues and attracts a healthy sized group of business people keen to work together to promote the sector. You cannot fail to have missed the recently established events activity at Thetford Riverside “on the green” a Breckland initiative being delivered by the private sector and supporting retail and hospitality, boosting the town’s visitor economy. Friday 7th September: Supporting Tourism - The Visitor Economy. A Breckland Business Forum event bringing together industry leaders and the public sector to discuss collaborative methods of working together to grow the visitor economy in Breckland. A must for business people to attend, whether working directly or indirectly in the sector. Tourism, retail and the food industry are closely linked and touches everyone whether in work or in play.
An ABBA Tribute Act performing recently ‘On The Green’ at Thetford Riverside
A Harvest Festival With A Difference Saturday 8th September 2018 An event in collaboration with a host of organisations to promote the wonderful agricultural history connected to Thetford and inform families about the wide-ranging career choices the sector offers. A fun but educational day with animals, crafts, food producers, entertainment and interactive career stands. Taking place ‘On The Green’ at Thetford Riverside,10am - 4pm
Sound advice, that comes from knowing you well Contact Colin Chamberlain at our Thetford office
PC or Laptop running SLOW? Got A Virus? Need help?
01842 755032
Friendly and professional IT service for Mac or Windows, call Joe Richards on
Telephone: 01953 718421 Mobile: 07928 326008 Email: help@bailiwickit.com Website: www.bailiwickit.com
www.lovewell-blake.co.uk
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 45
Anglian Heating QP Ad_Layout 1 10/02/2015 11:47 Pag
Barry Carter FLAT ROOFING SPECIALIST
High performance torch on felt system Tel: 01842 814648 Mobile: 07775 946278 Free Advice & Estimates • All Work Guaranteed
20 Spruce Drive • Brandon • Suffolk IP27 0UU
AMH Plastering, Artexing & Coving
Reliable and professional plastering service. Plastering
Artexing
Coving
New Builds
Extensions
Artex skimmed smooth
Free Quotes Fully Insured Competitive pricing
Re-Skims
For more information contact Andrew Tel: 07769946950 Email:amhplastering@yahoo.co.uk Visit: www.amhplastering.co.uk
Anglian
Heating Services Central Heating Installations Boiler Servicing & Repairs Powermax Boilers All Aspects of Plumbing l FREE QUOTES
l l l l
Call for friendly advice anytime
01842 753564 07966 500893
Locally based, “NO JOB TOO SMALL”
KITCHENS ü BATHROOMS CARPENTRY ü PLUMBING TILING ü FLOORING DECORATING ü DECKING Contact Steve on TEL: 01842 764569 MOB: 07496 464375 ü ü ü ü
info@sbforhomeimprovements.co.uk
Cushion Manufacturing Supplies Ltd FOAM, FABRIC & UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES
Foam cut to size for retail and contract use. Replacement foam cushions for your home, caravan or boat. Matress toppers, bean bag and fibre fillings. Fast efficient service guaranteed.
Cushion Manufacturing Supplies Ltd
Linix House, Stephenson Way, Thetford IP24 3RE
T: 01842 766554 F: 01842 752111 E: cmsltdsales@gmail.com
■ Burst Pipes ■ Leaking Taps ■ Toilets ■ Showers ■ Kitchen Sinks ■ Blocked Drains ■ Motorised Valves ■ Bidets & Basins ■ Immersion Heaters & Radiators ■ Storage Tank Ball Valves WE ALSO INSTALL ■ Central Heating Pumps kitchens, bathrooms and ■ Hot Water Cylinders
EMERGENCY CALL-OUT SERVICE
wet rooms
T: 01842 763165 M: 07703 256356 E: peter@fixaleak.co.uk
WWW.FIXALEAK.CO.UK
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 46
Farthings QP AD.qxp_Layout 1 22/08/2018 14:23 Pag
Farthings Dry Cleaners
Revive Your Clothes for Autumn
Farthings are a specialised Dry Cleaner and domestic laundry service based in the medieval grid in Bury St Edmunds. Having built up a loyal customer base over the past 3 years, owner Steve Waycot is keen to spread the word about their high quality service. Wedding & Domestic Laundry Service dress cleaning and preservation is one of the specialist services available at Farthings. “Our customer base has Services include been built on a ‘We care’ attitude. We care about how we clean your clothes, and how they are cared for. We l Dry cleaning also offer a range of clothing related services. We can l Domestic Laundry service alter or repair your favourite clothing, rejuvenate and l School uniform clean and repair service restore your handbags, sheepskin coats and suede and leather items. We also offer curtain and soft furnishing l Rug cleaning and rug cleaning” Farthings domestic laundry service l Wedding Dress Clean and preserve service offers a full range of wash services from wash and dry only, iron only, wash and press shirt service to holiday l Business shirt wash press and fold service wash. Anything that needs washing can be brought l Mark removal service – into the shop and the team at Farthings will work their why buy new when you can revive magic. All garments are hand finished to make sure they are pristine and ready to use again. Farthings will 17 WHITING STREET • BURY ST EDMUNDS bring tired school blazers back to life saving you money Tel: 01284 701060 Email: farthings.bury@gmail.com MCP HP Advert_Layout 1 12/02/2016 16:45 Page on 1 replacements for the new school year. www.farthingsdrycleaners.co.uk
Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar LLP Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2DT Telephone: 01842 756100
Company & Commercial Wills, Probate & Trusts Personal Injury Property Crime
Dispute Resolution Care for Elderly Employment Family
Home visits available Town centre location Fixed fees available www.mcp-law.co.uk
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 47
HIGH QUALITY TUTORING COMES TO
THETFORD High quality tutoring at affordable prices • • • •
Experienced qualified teachers Maths, English, Science, Modern Languages Students aged 8 though to ‘A’ level From 2018 at the Charles Burrell Centre, Thetford
Drop in to meet principal Claire Meadows-Smith September 13th
4:30 to 7 pm
Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road IP24 3LH
Meet the tutors information evening
• Find out how the Community Schools are so successful at helping students to enjoy learning, gain confidence and achieve their full potential • Community Schools students achieve and exceed predicted grades year after year • Claim your special ‘Information Evening’ 10% discount on your first term of tutoring
0774 703 7441
Email: Claire@TheCommunitySchools.co.uk facebook: The Community Schools - Suffolk web: www.TheCommunitySchools.co.uk
Thetford Short Mat Bowls Club Nothing on TV again? Need a new interest this winter? Why not try indoor short mat bowling? Thetford Short Mat Bowls Club are offering FREE INFORMAL LESSONS to anyone interested in this popular sport which is easy to learn, friendly and sociable. The 2 hour sessions will begin this September on Wednesday 12th from 7:30pm or Friday 14th from 2pm and will last for 4 weeks. Bowls will be provided, but please wear soft flat soled shoes (or just socks). Please ring Pauline on 01953 717275 to reserve a place, or just turn up at the Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road, Thetford IP24 3LH. We look forward to seeing you. Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 48
Polish is Easy AD.qxp_Layout 1 17/08/2018 12:50 Pa
Polish language is easy! We offer lessons in Polish as a foreign language Adult courses from September
FIRST LESSON FOR FREE!
Come, try, join
John Goes Full Steam Ahead John joined Full Steam Ahead, at the end of June, with more than 16 years experience of security work at local companies. He became unemployed after the business where he worked as night security went bankrupt. John has volunteered 5 days a week throughout July. He has proven himself to be hard working, reliable and trustworthy. Full Steam Ahead has provided John with a lunch voucher on each day that he has volunteered. John has had weekly meetings with Lyn and has had assistance with his CV, writing a cover letter, interview skills and techniques.
28th September 7.00 – 8:30pm £40 per month • Every Friday Charles Burrell Centre Staniforth Road, Thetford IP24 3LH
Don’t miss out!
Tel: 07517 989799
e-mail kontakt@nauczaniejezykapolskiego.co.uk During his time on the Full Steam Ahead project he has applied for several jobs and has had assistance with bespoke cover letters. John has been able to brush up his IT skills during his time on the project. During the last week of July, John had an interview and he is now successfully employed within a local security company where he will work nights. #CBCFullSteamAhead - Project Progress Candidates interviewed: 26, Project participants: 17 First Aid trained: 5, Horticulture training: 2 Interview practise: 16, IT training: 3 CV's and cover letters written: 16 One to One weekly meetings: 16 Being supported with job searching: 16 Full Steam Ahead continues to help individuals overcome barriers to employment. With funding from The European Social Fund and Breckland Council our staff are providing one to one support in a number of areas from confidence building to finding that ideal job. For more information please contact us on 01842 779867 or email lyn@charlesburrellcentre.org.uk Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 49
Feltwell Golf Club Alert - Juniors!! Our Junior Sessions will be starting again in September after the summer break. Saturdays from 1pm, simply turn up on the day or book your place with Jo on 07855 821116. We look forward to welcoming back our regular Juniors to a new session of lessons and practice and to those of you who are new to the sport. You will learn how to accurately strike the ball on the Driving Range, get out of Bunkers and a good Putting technique. We will also teach you all we know about the game, etiquette, scoring and the Rules (of which, there are quite a few!). Children enjoying Junior Sessions at Feltwell Golf Club
There is still time in the evenings for you to enjoy 9 holes of golf and take advantage of our Twilight Green Hot evenings too much but still want to play some Fee Rates, play 9 or 18 holes from 3pm any day for only golf? Then you can hire a Buggy to take you round the £10 For 9 holes and £15 For 18 holes (with a member). course at very competitive rates. We have two Buggies Don’t forget too, when you arrive, to ask for a Loyalty ready charged and waiting. Call now for more details Card, play 5 times and get your 6th totally FREE. The regarding Green Fees, Twilight Rates, Buggies and Clubhouse is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays Membership on 01842 827644. until 9pm, Tuesdays and Fridays until 6pm and over the weekend we close at 5pm - giving you a golden Don’t forget to follow us on Facebok and keep up to opportunity to turn the evening into a social event, have date with what’s going on. Remember you are never Long HP Advert_Layout 1 18/04/2011 11:35too Page 1 or too old to start playing golf and we look young aSimon drink and something to eat after your game. You will forward to seeing you soon at Feltwell Golf Club. always get a welcome at Feltwell Golf Club.
Let us take the worry ‘‘out of your move ’’ Free estimates and advice
Local and long distance removals Export packing and shipping Domestic and commercial Furniture deliveries nationwide Est 1993, family owned and run Competitive rates Long or short term storage Packing materials supplied Fire proof storage
LO27
Simon Long Removals • Howlett Way • Thetford • Norfolk • IP24 1HZ • Tel: 01842 766477
email: movers@simonlongremovals.co.uk • www.simonlongremovals.co.uk Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 50
Hockey Club Seeks New Players
Thetford Dolphins News
Thetford Town and Thetford Junior Hockey Clubs are looking for new players for the upcoming season.
Thetford Dolphins Juniors travelled to Deepings for the 4th round of the Junior Fenland League and another strong swimming performance saw them record 1st place and one step closer to the finals. Ciara Lewis 100m IM (Pb), Tiffany Pestell 50m free (Pb), Harvey Durham 50m breast (Pb) & 50m free, Charlisse Harding 25m fly, Logan Mathers 50m back, Maximilian Jadczak 50m back & 50 fly (Pbs), Starr Hutchinson 50m breast (Pb) & 50m back, Toby Flood 50m back and Harry Fasey 100m IM (Pb) were the victorious Dolphins, while James Foot, Mariesha Blackwell-Florentin, Nathan Ruggles, Hannah Twells, Thomas Ridding, Charis Neill-Gourlay, Tabitha Payne, Emma Malcolm and Samuel Wilkinson achieved personal bests.
If you are aged between 5 - 14 years of age come and join our ever expanding junior section. We have DBS checked coaches and we have a really family feel to the club. It a great way to keep yourself fit and make new friends. Our new season starts on Sunday 9th September 10.30am at the multi-use games area behind Breckland Leisure centre on Croxton Rd. The first session is free. For more info call 07939064074 or visit our Facebook page or the website: thetfordjuniorhockeyclub@simplesite.com
Mr G's QP Advert.qxp_Layout 1 11/01/2018 16:20 Page
For all you older ones out there our adults men and ladies teams train on a Wednesday night 7.30-8.30 at the Leisure Centre whether you used to play at school or have never picked up a stick come and give it a try. It is a really good way of keeping yourself fit and meet new people. For more info call 0793906407 or visit; thetfordtownhockeyclub@simplesite.com
Local Sports News
If you’re a member of a local sports group that wants Over 50s - 3 games for £6 to submit an article to the About Thetford magazine, (available Mon-Fri 10am-6pm) email: aboutthetfordmagazine@googlemail.com Old Skool Bar Averts 1/8th 08.18.qxp_Layout 1 13/08/2 Deadline: 15th of every month Kids for a Quid! (Sunday 11am-Midday)
Friday Night Special
Mobile Bar Service
2 games & 2 Drinks £10pp (Friday 7pm-10pm) Charity Groups - £2.50 per game (available Mon-Fri 10am-6pm)
Available for your events, weddings and parties Contact Ricky on 07482 006422 or visit 'Old Skool Bar' on Facebook for more information
4-6 Market Hill, Brandon IP27 0AA
Forces discoun ts are available
Tel: 01842 813111
e-mail: info@mrgsbowling.co.uk web: www.mrgsbowling.co.uk
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 51
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 52
Struggling With Motivation We’ve all been there, some of us more than others but when it comes to our training, we can push it back and let other things take over, especially if they’re easier and require less effort! Here’s a few tips on how to remain focused and get that motivation back ready for your exercise! 1) Put The Phone Down!! – Talking yourself out of a perfectly good fitness session and replacing it with injecting yourself full of social media should be a big no-no! It’s easier to sit there and scroll through other peoples lives than to workout. If this is you, give yourself a time limit and get back to your focus. 2) Plan Your Sessions – If you’re not attending a ready-made class which is going to kick you in to an Aerobic or Anaerobic state and you’re just aimlessly going to stroll in to the gym without a plan, of course your motivation is going to slip. Plan what exercises you’re going to do, with the required sets and how long for. Any good gyms will have staff to help you write these plans. 3) Think About Yourself – Leave work at work. As soon as you set foot in your training facility, that’s your time. Any stresses you’ve gained through the day from work, family, or any other worries, need to be left at the door. Concentrate on what you came to do, use the negative energy to fuel your workouts and leave calmer with a positive mindset.
5) Join Tiger Fitness – If you’re struggling with all the tips above then you may benefit from fitness classes. You don’t need to plan your workouts, you can’t access your phone, the timeframe is chosen for you. You need to enter with a can-do attitude and more often than not it’s the people in the class that’ll help you forget about your outside worries and encourage you in your workout. If you think you could benefit from help from myself or one of my team, get in touch with us today. #BecomeaBetterYou Enjoy your training and look after your body! - Rich Contact Richard via email: richard@tigerfitnessclub.co.uk
4) Give yourself a time frame – Once your session is planned, you’ve put the phone down and you’re thinking about yourself, it’s time to work. Stringing out a workout is unmotivating. Tell yourself you’ve got an hour and roughly plan how long you’ll take in each exercise, remain focused and work hard.
The Old Rent Office King’s House, King Street THETFORD Norfolk. IP24 2AP
Appointments: Foot Health: 01842-339958 Therapies: 07775 535 617
Www.mjfeetandhealthpractice.co.uk Email: mjfeethealthpractice@gmail.com
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 53
Parkrunner Of The Month - September Our Parkrunner Of The Month for September is Shirley Standley, aged 48, who started parkrun in June 2013. Since then Shirley has continued to be a regular participant and volunteer. Shirley has now completed 188 parkruns. Shirley's slowest parkrun was 1 hour and 12 seconds when she undertaking tail walker volunteer duties. The tail walker always walks or runs with the slowest participant ensuring they are not on their own and offers words of encouragement. Shirley's quickest time to complete the 5K distance is an impressive 22 minutes and 43 seconds. Shirley said that she heard about parkrun through Facebook and enjoys parkrun because of the community atmosphere. Shirley said; "Everyone is so encouraging and it is very family friendly". Shirley loves to give something back and marshal too. On the 1st Saturday of each month parkrun has a pacer week. Volunteers, like Shirley, run their event and support other participants who want to improve their time by running with them. Shirley says "I get a real buzz when I help other runners achieve a personal best time". Shirley has completed numerous 5k races, 10k events, 6 half marathons and 3 full Thetford Iceni Marathon events. Shirley will be completing her fourth Thetford Iceni marathon on the 9th September, raising money for Cancer Research, you can support her fundraising efforts by visiting: www.justgiving.com/fundraising /Shirley-Standley3 Shirley has raised funds for Cancer Research and has so far raised £2,439.06 plus gift aid through running previous events. Shirley regularly runs and volunteers with her grandson Owen, who had his fourth birthday in August. Owen has been a regular at parkrun from 5 months old. His grandmother was regular seen running with Owen in his buggy. As Owen found his own legs he is often seen walking and running alongside Shirley. Until recently he would complete part of the course in buggy and part on his own two feet. Now aged 4 he can complete as much as parkrun as possible. On the 11th August he completed his first parkrun without his buggy in a time of 59 minutes and 37 seconds. Owen has volunteered 26 times with his grandmother and loves to marshal and gives and receives loads of high 5's from all of the parkrunners. Owen's favourite marshal spot is Jelly baby corner where he gets to hand out jelly babies.
Shirley pictured with her grandson Owen at Parkrun
Want to join Parkrun? Thetford Parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 9am, meeting at the car park near the entrance to the Priory off Water Lane. it’s completely free but you Footcare Augustat;2018.qxp_Layout 1 20/07/2018 10 need AD to register www.parkrun.org.uk
A range of footcare treatments can be addressed during one visit for £20.00 inclusive include: • Nails trimmed and filed • • Calluses pared • Corns removed • • Mild ingrown toenails treated • • Fungal nail treatment • • Cracked heels filed and moisturised • • Thickened nails drilled • • Advice on treating verrucae • This inclusive treatment is followed by a relaxing foot massage. All treatments are carried out by a friendly, fully qualified and insured registered practitioner. Treatments carried out in your own home. FOR HEALTHY, HAPPY FEET CALL Sandra Cliffedale BSYA FHCS On:
01842 813933
or
07806 985450
Email: Sciffedal@Aol.Com
Please mention the About Thetford Magazine when responding to advertisements 54
Need More Space? Whatever your reason for moving let Lawsons Estate Agents take care of the sale of your home. Call us today to book your FREE Valuation 01842 755422
01842 755422 2 Bridge Street, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3BL E. sales@lawsonsestateagents.co.uk
www.lawsonsestateagents.co.uk