Thetford singers began to perform in

venues such as the original Center

Parcs dome, High Lodge and
Queens Hall in Watton. With the
arrival of Chris Parsons (L), the
current musical director Thetford
Singers have performed across
East Anglia. Under Chris’s
direction Thetford Singers have
gone from strength to strength,
including a bursary programme for
younger singers. Regular collaborations
are now established with Fiona Barnett
Thetford Singers Christmas 2023 with the current
becoming the regular accompanist after Mayor and Mayoress of Thetford
t the retirement of Pip Jepson.
50’ campaign, local businesses or individuals
Alison Northover is the current are invited to sponsor £50 to support two special l
Vice Chair and joined in 2016 events: Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria and Magnificat’ in concert t
after moving to the town. “I was with Eboracum Baroque Ensemble on 30th March
walking through town one day 2024 at St Cuthbert’s Church and Thetford Singers
and came across a flash mob 50th Anniversary Summer concert on Thursday
- - I just had to find out who they 11th July at The Carnegie. Sponsors will be listed
were!” Having sung when she was in the Spring and Summer concert programmes
younger, Alison soon joined up and and receive two complimentary tickets to either r
has made new friends whilst enjoying the 2024 Spring or Summer concerts.
singing and being part of Thetford Singers.
For more information about the ‘50 for 50’ ’
Now, as Thetford Singers enters its 50th year, campaign or Thetford Singers please email:
t the group are looking for sponsors for its ‘50 for secretary@thetfordsingers.org

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This February across the county our libraries are
hosting free workshops for children and young
people aged 0 - 14 years. Get hands-on with
r robots, learn coding skills, create animated short
films or fabulous 3D designs. Look out for old
f favourites like Code-a-Pillar and Botley, along with
brand new sessions like Artie 3000: the robot that
can draw, and Let’s Go Code: a physical game
t that teaches you to think like a robot! Thetford
Library are also hosting a day of special events
during half-term with our partners ICT Solutions, your own amazing Lego film. Recommended for r
who are experts in introducing children to new children aged 8 - 11 years.
t technology. Activities will run throughout the Code Club Taster: Tuesday 20th February, 2pm
month and are suitable for complete beginners Learn how to make your own games and animations
and coding enthusiasts alike. Find out more and online using coding techniques. Suitable for r
book at www.norfolk.gov.uk/digifest. If you have children aged 6+ years. Under 8s must be
questions call Thetford Library on 01842 752048 accompanied by an adult.
or email: thetford.lib@libraries.norfolk.gov.uk
Brick-by-Brick: 22nd February, 10am and 11.30am
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