Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Information Stall at Thetford Cemetery

Saturday 8 July 10am-12 noon and 1-3pm

As part of the Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2023, join Mac MacDonald MBE, Public Engagement Coordinator (East) for Commonwealth War Graves Commission to find out about the service personal from around the worlds commemorated at Thetford Cemetery.

The Person Behind the Grave: Family Friendly Tours
of the Commonwealth War Graves
at Thetford Cemetery

Saturday 8 July 11am and 2pm

Join a tour of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to discover the stories of the Thetford and Indian men who lost their lives during the First and Second World War. Booking recommended.

• Venue: Thetford Cemetery, London Road, IP24 3HZ
• Free, booking for tours recommended
• Book at https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/

[post image: Courtesy of the MacNeil Family]

Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2023

Friday 7 July – Sunday 9 July

This event is part of Festival of Thetford & Punjab 2023, which takes place in venues across the town, as part of a whole weekend of cultural celebrations inspired by the life and legacy of the Duleep Singh family, the last Royal Family of the Punjab who lived in Norfolk. There’ll be talks, workshops and activities for all to enjoy, as well as the Thetford Mela on Sunday, with performances from Circus Raj and the Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band, bhangra dancing, Sikh martial arts, dhol drumming and more.

Read the full programme at http://thetfordpunjabfest.com