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RURAL ENTERPRISE VALLEY
The Rural Enterprise Valley project (Rev project) is an exciting multi-million pound investment to establish the A11 corridor in and around Thetford, Norfolk, as the place to do business for companies involved in the advanced engineering and motorsport industries. http://www.revproject.com/
GATEWAY A11 EAST
Planning for a dual carriageway between Barton Mills & Thetford has been agreed. The decision for funding the construction will be taken in January 2006. REGISTER YOUR SUPPORT NOW! www.gatewaya11east.co.uk
NORFOLK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
The Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and
Industry creates opportunities and is the business voice for its members.
www.norfolkchamber.co.uk
BUSINESSES WOMEN GET A NEW VOICE IN THETFORD & SURROUNDING AREAS
Women in Business Forum will provide a voice for Thetford's business women
An opportunity for professional women
to come together providing a platform
for networking, sharing of thoughts, skills and strengths
Bi-monthly meetings with professional guest
speakers invited
to inspire professional business women. www.wibforum.co.uk
ACCOMMODATION & WHERE TO EAT
For information on accommodation and places to eat in Thetford, please click here
THETFORD TOURISM WEBSITE
Discover Thetford's ancient sites and hidden treasures at www.explorethetford.co.uk
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BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
The local District Council for Thetford, dealing with matters such as Council Tax, Environmental Health, Leisure and Tourism, Local Planning matters, Legal Services, Refuse collection. www.breckland.gov.uk or to contact by telephone ring 01842 755721.
DADS ARMY
David Croft and Jimmy Perry's 'Dad's Army' set in Walmington-On-Sea was filmed in Thetford and the surrounding district. Some of the locations in the town that were used in the production of this popular comedy can be found on the Dad's Army Appreciation Society website www.dadsarmy.co.uk Bressingham Steam Museum, near Diss in Norfolk, has an impressive Dad's Army exhibition which includes several of the original vehicles used in the filming of the comedy. Their website can be viewed at www.bressingham.co.uk/dadsarmy.htm
FOREST ENTERPRISE
For information on events in Thetford Forest, up to date news and forest amenities, contact High Lodge through www.forestry.gov.uk
KEYSTONE DEVELOPMENT TRUST
A community regeneration charity, Keystone aim to improve the quality of life and opportunities for people who live, study and work in the Keystone area. Supported by European and SRB funding, Keystone work closely with partner organisations and communities, to ensure that the area is safe, healthy, inclusive and socially and economically vibrant. www.keystonetrust.org.uk
THETFORD MUSIC PROJECT
Aims to provide new and exiting musical opportunities for young people in an around Thetford. Since its founding in 1999 its numbers have increased from just forty members to the current one hundred and ten young people drawn from twenty five local schools. www.thetfordmusicproject.org.uk
THETFORD SOCIETY
The Society is a voluntary body, which seeks to "promote high standards of planning and architecture as well as educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest". Tel: Mr D Jeffrey 01842 753770 or web: www.thetfordsociety.org.uk
THETFORD TWINNING ASSOCIATION
The Association promotes the links between Thetford and its four twin towns of Les Ulis (France), Hurth (Germany), Spijkenisse (Netherlands) and Skawina (Poland). For further information please contact Mr Barrie Nutt at barrienutt@ukonline.co.uk
BRECKS TOURISM PARTNERSHIP
The Brecks Tourism Partnership brings together businesses and communities committed to developing and promoting sustainable tourism in the area. For further information please contact Tel: 01842 760116 www.brecks.org
MAHARAJAH DULEEP SINGH
Situated in the heart of Thetford, close to the Ancient House Museum, Butten Island provides a scenic backdrop to the statue of Duleep Singh. Widely regarded as the first major piece of Sikh public art outside India, this beautiful statue, officially unveiled by HRH the Prince of Wales in July 1999, serves as a permanent memorial to the Maharajah. www.duleepsingh.com is the only website completely dedicated to the memory and research in to Maharajah Duleep Singh and his family.
ANGLO SIKH HERITAGE TRAIL
A new perspective on the heritage of one of Britain's most visible minorities. www.asht.info
CountyLife Companion
Is a website owned by Lifestyle Websites Ltd., a Norfolk based company whose aim is to promote the best quality products and services from within the county.
http://www.countylifecompanion.co.uk
Aerial Photographs of Thetford
A website owned by Keith Mindham Photography, a Thetford based photographer.
Croxton Road Residents Association
Coverfields Residents Association