There are some great video clips of the Jones’s Van on our Facebook group,why not join and take a look !
Wednesday 19 December 2012
Tuesday 11 December 2012
Thursday 6 December 2012
Web shop & walking tours
A very large thank you to Chris Evans for the publicity he gave us on Monday - it has meant a tremendous reaction and we are very grateful! We have packed up and sent out 30 orders today and there is another 21 on their way tomorrow - phew! Exhausting but very happy with the response - thanks everyone & new website is getting there - new holding page should be up by tomorrow.
The dates for the 2013 walking tours have just been announced,take a look and book a tour or but someone a voucher for Christmas http://www.dadsarmythetford.org.uk/booktour.htm
Monday 3 December 2012
Jones’s van
The museum is pleased to announce that our bidding team has been successful and the van will be coming home to Thetford.Now we need some fundraising to pay our funders.Full statement to follow.
Saturday 1 December 2012
Winter break
The museum has now closed for it’s winter break.We will reopen at Easter 2013.The museum shop will remain open.
Monday 19 November 2012
Sunday 18 November 2012
December 1st
The museum will remain open until 3pm on Saturday December 1st then we will close for our winter break and reopen on Easter Saturday 2013.So hurry along for tea & cake at Marigolds.If you are in the area the weekend of November 30th / December 1st come along to Thetford.On Friday evening the Christmas lights will be switched on and there will be a market and craft fair and the Guildhall.The museum will have a stall there.On Saturday December 1st our friends `The Thetford Players` will be having a Christmas Fair and again we will have a stall there as well.
Friday 16 November 2012
Thursday 15 November 2012
Sneak preview !
Here is the first look at our new design t-shirts.They will be on sale in the museum shop this Saturday.Details of how you can obtain them online will be on the website soon and in our email newsletter this weekend.
Tuesday 13 November 2012
Friday 9 November 2012
Thursday 8 November 2012
Clive Dunn OBE
The museum was saddened to learn yesterday (November 7th) of the death of Clive Dunn aged 92 in Portugal.He will of course be remember for his role as Corporal Jones.Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.His picture appears on the Thetford Dad’s Army walking trail leaflet.
You can read the story of this very funny man at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20239694
Thursday 18 October 2012
Missing from the Swallow Bank
Our Captain Mainwaring (Mick Whitman) was missing from the Swallow bank last Wednesday (October 16th).He was at Lloyds TSB in King Street Thetford to reopen their refurbished customer area.He was soon back at the Swallow Bank to keep an eye on Pike & Wilson.
Classic Visitors
On Sunday October 14th the museum was pleased to welcome the Suffolk Classic Car Club.They came to the museum is some wonderful cars and enjoyed a tour around the museum and tea in Marigolds.
Out to Lunch
On Sunday October 6th the volunteer team from the Dad’s Army museum made there way to the Six Bells at Bardwell for Sunday lunch.We all thought that it would be a nice idea to all meet up as we near the end of another busy season.The Six Bells featured in 2 episodes of Dad’s Army,Wake up Walmington and Ring Dem Bells.
Saturday 6 October 2012
Monday 1 October 2012
Steve Lilly
Steve is the wonderful artist who has done a number of pictures for the museum including the wonderful cast drawing on display in the museum and for sale in the shop.If you can get along to this show please do.
Full details on the events page.
Sunday 30 September 2012
Jones’s Van
Now, we have launched our biggest ask yet – you may have read that the van is due to be sold at Bonhams auction in December. The museum is well known for its ability to work hard and raise large sums of money – after all we delivered the statue in just 2 and half years – however, 3 months may just prove a little tricky. If, like us, you believe that the van should come home to Walmington on Sea then we are going to need a very big push indeed. We are hopeful that one or maybe several generous benefactors will come forward to help us with a loan to enable us to raise enough money to buy the van. Then over the next few years, we will raise the sufficient money needed to pay the loan(s) back. As it will go to auction, the exact figure required is as yet unknown, however, it is estimated that it will sell for £20,000 - £30,000.
If you would like to help Dad’s Army Museum with their latest project, please contact Leaping Hare TIC on 01842 751975 or 07802 701911 or email info@dadsarmythetford.org.uk
Christmas cards & coasters
A small range of Christmas cards & coaster are now available from the museum shop.Why not pop in and have a look.The museum will be open every Saturday from 10am until 3pm to the beginning of December.We also hope to be open on Tuesday October 30th (Norfolk Schools half term).
Walking tour October 14th
The last walking tour of the Thetford locations for 2012 will take place on Sunday October 14th from the Captain Mainwaring statue at 11.30am.Your can book tickets here.
Sunday 23 September 2012
Village at war
Once again the museum was please to attend the Village At War event at the Gressenhall Rural Life Museum over the August Bank Holiday.
Jones’s Day pictures
Click on the picture above to see some photographs from our Jones’s van day on August 25th 2012.
Monday 27 August 2012
Jones's Van Day
The Jones's Van day was a great sucess and we were pleased to welcome over 300 visitors.We also had a good first bus tour and we are looking foward to another this Saturday (September 1st).
Full report and pictures soon.
Full report and pictures soon.
Saturday 11 August 2012
Monday 6 August 2012
Let it rain!
On Saturday afternoon it rained and rained and rained.Picture here is museum volunteer Mick Whitman keeping the rain from entering the museum with a broom.Cannot have the cakes in the Marigold tea room getting wet.Come and visit us on Tuesday until the end of September and Saturdays until December.Hopefully the sun will shine !
Thursday 2 August 2012
Busy Sunday
The museum had a busy Sunday on June 24th !
In the museum we welcomed a party of guys from Newcastle in Thetford for stag party.Chris Higgins ties the knot in October and came to the home of Dad’s Army as they are all fans of the show.After a Thetford locations tour they spent some time in the museum.
The rest of the team were attending the Desert Rats Day,a special day to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.
As you can see our Captain Mainwaring (Mick Whitman) was told to smarten up by a much higher ranking officer !
More pictures & story to follow.
Wednesday 1 August 2012
Gardener’s Question Time
What fun - here are the fab team from Gardener's Question Time,recording in Thetford last night (July 30th) listen out on the 10th and 31st August).
Saturday 28 July 2012
Special events
Saturday August 25th
Jones’s Van day at the museum,10am until 3pm.
Routemaster bus tour (North) leaving at 10.30 and visiting Santon Downham,Brandon & Munford.
Leaving the museum at 10.30 am at a cost of £14.95.Details and booking information here.
Saturday September 1st.
Routemaster bus tour of the locations used in filming on the southern side of Thetford including Rushdon,Bardwell,& Honington.
Tickets £14.95 or £25 for both tour.Details & booking information here.
For more information on the Thetford Festival please click on the logo.
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Radio Norfolk Treasure Quest
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The museum was pleased to host the first clue to Radio Norfolk’s Treasure Quest last Sunday (July 15th).Pictured in the Vicar’s office is the lovely Becky Betts.
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Sunday 1 July 2012
Busy Sunday
The museum had a busy Sunday on April 24th !
In the museum we welcomed a party of guys from Newcastle in Thetford for stag party.Chris Higgins ties the knot in October and came to the home of Dad’s Army as they are all fans of the show.After a Thetford locations tour they spent some time in the museum.
The rest of the team were attending the Desert Rats Day,a special day to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.
As you can see our Captain Mainwaring (Mick Whitman) was told to smarten up by a much higher ranking officer !
More pictures & story to follow.
Friday 29 June 2012
Open on Tuesday
The museum will be open this Tuesday from 10am until 3pm,we hope to open every Tuesday until September.If you are traveling a long way please contact the museum to confirm that we are open.We will of course be open every Saturday until early December from 10am until 3pm.
Wednesday 13 June 2012
Saturday 9 June 2012
Just how much is the Captain worth ?
The Captain (Mick Whitman) and Pike (Saxon) at the Antiques Road show at RAF Marham on May 23rd.The programme is due to be aired in September.
Sunday 27 May 2012
Dates for your diary
On June 28th the Friends of Dad’s Army Museum Thetford will hold it’s AGM at the museum from 6pm.All Friends are welcome but we do ask that you let us know that you will be attending.
On Saturday August 25th as part of the Thetford Festival we will be holding a Museum day.Plans are still being made and will be published later.
Monday 21 May 2012
Suffolk Austin 7 owners
The museum was pleased to welcome some visitors to museum last Sunday (May 20th) who arrived in some wonderful transport,five lovely Austin 7 cars.On a Sunday drive they arranged with us to call in and have a cuppa at the Marigold tea room.The club was the Suffolk branch of the Essex Austin 7 owners club and they meet every month at the Greyhound in Ixworth.
Sunday 20 May 2012
Mildenhall Register
The museum was pleased to welcome 50 members of the Mildenhall Register on Saturday May 12th.The Mildenhall register is the 15,90,140 & 622 bomber squadrons Association.The members enjoyed tea & cake in Marigolds and some went on the Dad’s Army Trail.Have a look at their website to see what they do.
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