DMHS 2012 Prom
The annual Downham Market High School Year 11 leavers Prom was held on Friday 6th July, with many of the senior pupils arriving in unique fashion. Several horse and carriages were spotted around Downham Market, as well as a tank, limousines and classic cars of all shapes and sizes. The event was ended with a […]
Wade Wright Court incident
We ve recieved information on a collision at the Wade Wright Court home in Downham Market. More information to come soon, be sure to check back for further updates
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Heritage Society
The Fire Station Project The Heritage Society of Downham Market have adopted a new project which will see them regenerating the Old Fire Station on Priory Road, we hope that this beautiful heritage building will be restored to its former glory thanks to their hard work and dedication. The project which has been titled ‘The […]
Chamber of Trade
Downham Market is well known for its continuing commercial success underwritten by its core strength of independent town centre retailers, service providers located around the town on its industrial estates and business parks and the many home based businesses in its vicinity. About the Chamber of Trade… The Chamber’s membership is now well over […]
Today's Progress!
As you can see, we have added a new banner, moving the previous image lower down the page. End of the year, YAY! Now looking forward to Year 10 work experience. The last two week for the rest of the school is going to be interesting. Year Six s are coming up and its a […]
Heritage Society wins Heritage Lottery Fund support
Heritage Society wins Heritage Lottery Fund support Downham Market & District Heritage Society has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for a Downham Market Heritage and Learning Centre, it was announced today. The project aims to conserve and restore the town’s Old Fire Station as a focal point for the rich heritage […]
The Maid of Fibre
Who would have thought that two very different leisure activities could come together, so successfully and in such a relaxing, enjoyable and therapeutic manner. Brothers Stewart and Richard Ellis, both salesmen/manufactory agents in the wool industry, made a conscious decision for their office to be available to them as they move around the country, and […]
Hilcrest Summer Fayre
We’d like to hope that this weekend will be accompanied by uninterrupted sunshine as Hillcrest School will be holding their annual Summer Fayre and Car Boot Sale on Sunday 1st July at Hillcrest School from 10 am – 4pm. There will be a wide variety of stalls and displays including falconry and dance displays, as […]
Zumba dancers promote event “A Day for Melissa” and raise £800 for charity.
The latin-inspired dance craze has spread right across the globe with Zumba classes being taught in over 125 countries including the UK. Now you re probably thinking why am I talking about a dance fitness program on downhamweb? Well when I first found this story I thought; this is brilliant, I haven’t seen a group […]
Volunteer for Downham in Bloom
The Downham in Bloom Committee is in need of volunteers to come forward to help us tidy up the Town in preparation for the arrival on the Anglia in Bloom judges. For the past few years Downham Market has been awarded a Silver Gilt Award in the prestigious Anglia in Bloom competition. Whilst we’re very […]
The Old Fire Station Project
The Heritage Society of Downham Market have adopted a new project which will see them regenerating the Old Fire Station on Priory Road, we hope that this beautiful heritage building will be restored to its former glory thanks to their hard work and dedication. The project which has been titled ‘The Old Fire Station Heritage […]