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Thetford's local community magazine, with local stories and business promotion published monthly.

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📰 November’s About Thetford is out now!
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This issue: a tribute to D-Day veteran Ronald Butcher, 🎭 Thetford Players’ panto comp, Christmas Lights info, local news, and more community stories inside!
Front cover of the November 2025 issue of About Thetford magazine (Issue 238). The masthead features the word “Thetford” with the letter “O” replaced by a red remembrance poppy, marking the month of Remembrance. Beneath the banner reads the tagline “In print for the community since 2005.” The main cover image shows an elderly veteran, Ronald Butcher, standing outdoors beside a wooden fence and concrete sea defences under a cloudy sky. He wears a navy blue blazer and beret adorned with badges and medals, including service ribbons and honours from his military career. He holds a wooden walking stick and looks proudly toward the camera.
October 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Our October mag is live 🎃 Packed with Halloween fun - Ghosts of Thetford Past trail, Pumpkin Trail, Pumpkin-Fest & School of Magic 👻 Plus fireworks, local news, community stories & more. Read online now: aboutthetford.co.uk/digital-maga...
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October 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Step into September! 🍂 Issue 236 of About Thetford is out now. From £20m investment plans to Heritage Open Days, Norwich Castle’s big makeover, local success stories & more - it’s packed with community news. Read online 👇
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Front cover of about Thetford magazine, Issue 236, September 25. The header reads: “about THETFORD | IN PRINT FOR THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2005” with social media icons and “Circulation 13,000.” Main headline over a town aerial photo shows bold red text: “£20m… for Thetford – It’s time to have your say.” The footer contains an advert for Lock East Locksmith, with contact details and logos. At the very bottom, a banner reads: “IN THIS ISSUE – Heritage open days in Thetford | Thetford Academy celebrates best ever results | Win tickets for Halloween at Thetford Forest | Discover our new pet care column plus lots more!!”
September 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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🎉 About Thetford turns 20! This month’s issue is packed with local stories, events, and our new “Back in Time” photo trail.

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📢 Tell us what you think – see p21!

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Front cover of the August 2025 issue of About Thetford magazine (Issue 235). The main image shows two people paddle boarding down a leafy river in Thetford, promoting The Brecks Outdoor Festival, which runs from 9th–24th August. Bright graphics include cyclists, runners, and trees to reflect the festival’s active, outdoor theme. The top banner features the About Thetford logo with a badge celebrating 20 years, and the tagline “Your Local Independent Community Magazine”. The lower section of the cover is a full-width advert for Lock East Locksmith, with contact details, services listed (e.g. lockouts, upgrades, vehicle entry), and a photo of a branded locksmith van with the team. Footer bar (IN THIS ISSUE): Celebrate 20 Years of About Thetford Magazine Enjoy Our Latest Thetford Treasure Trail SpongeBob Success for Players Youth Thetford in Bloom 2025 Plus lots more!!
August 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Step into summer with our July issue! 🌞 Festival of Thetford & Punjab, calendar competition finalists, Thetford Pride, Summer Reading Challenge, plus lots more local stories. Read on our website now: aboutthetford.co.uk/digital-maga...
Front cover of About Thetford magazine, Issue 234, July 2025. The header is in vibrant pink, white, and multicolour ribbon design with the magazine’s logo and tagline: “YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MAGAZINE.” Below the header is a full-width photo showing colourful performers in traditional Rajasthani and Punjabi costumes posing at Thetford’s Capt. Mainwaring statue. They are dressed in red, white, yellow and gold, holding instruments and dancing. A “Festival of Thetford & Punjab” logo overlaps the bottom right of the image, showing silhouettes of dancers, musicians, and Thetford landmarks. The bottom third of the cover features an advert for Lock East Locksmith, with a photo of their black service van, contact details, and icons for Norfolk Trusted Trader and MLA Approved Company. At the bottom is a pink banner listing features in this issue: “Get Ready for Thetford Mela,” “Thetford Pride’s First Parade,” “Thetford Calendar Finalists,” “Chapter 15’s Community Work,” and “PLUS LOTS MORE!!”
July 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Jump into our June edition now! 🌿 This month: Thetford Open Gardens, bee tips from BTO, homemade compost advice, Maggie’s June garden notes, VE Day photos by Ray J Thompson, Moomins at Ancient House, chess coaching, Honington Military Wives Choir, and more! 🔗 aboutthetford.co.uk/digital-maga...
June 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Our May magazine is here! 🇬🇧 Mark VE Day 80, explore High Lodge’s new ‘Pedal & Play’ park, see how TOG and New Saffron raised £1k for St Nicholas Hospice, plus stories from BTO, Ancient House, Thetford Singers, Halcyon Days, Library, Rugby Club & more! 🔗 ⬇️
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May 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Our April edition is out now! Meet locals tackling big charity challenges, Thetford’s first Portuguese Mayor, VE Day plans, award-winning dining at the Mulberry, and more. Read online: aboutthetford.co.uk/digital-maga... – and don’t miss your chance to win this month's competition!
Front cover of the April issue of About Thetford magazine. The title includes an illustrated white bunny face within the word “Thetford” to mark Easter. Below the masthead, a man in a black uniform kneels beside a bright yellow East Anglian Air Ambulance helicopter inside a hangar. The helicopter door is open and clearly marked “H145 Airbus” and “East Anglian Air Ambulance.” At the bottom, there’s an advert for Lock East Locksmith, featuring their logo, a photo of their branded van, and a list of services including residential, commercial, and emergency locksmith work. The issue number is 231 with a circulation of 13,000.
March 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Due to a printing issue beyond our
control, Issue 230 of About Thetford will be hitting
letterboxes a little later than usual, but you can read it
right now on our website!

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March 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Hello from About Thetford, your local community magazine, now on Bluesky!

You can read our latest issue now, on our website:
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A cover of About Thetford magazine, February 2025 issue. The main image features a black-faced sheep standing in a frost-covered field, illuminated by golden morning light. The sheep has thick, curly brown wool and ears tagged for identification. In the background, a grassy embankment with a modern metal staircase leading to the top is visible, along with wooden fencing and scattered trees. The sky is clear with a soft blue hue. The masthead at the top reads "about THETFORD", with a small illustration of Thetford landmarks, including a bridge, a statue, and buildings. Below, a banner states: "YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MAGAZINE" in white and green text. A small label on the left side indicates "ISSUE 229" with a circulation of 13,000 copies. The right edge of the cover displays "FEBRUARY 25" vertically. At the bottom, a dark banner labeled "IN THIS ISSUE" highlights key features, including: "WIN A ACTIVE REALITY SESSION WORTH £200" "NCL SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTY" "VE DAY 80 COMMEMORATIONS LAUNCHED" "THETFORD OPEN GARDENS 2025" "PLUS LOTS MORE!!"
January 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM