It's been a year since I returned to Wymondham, so I thought I’d deviate slightly from the traditional ‘Vic’s Picks’ structure to mark the occasion. As I discussed in my first contribution to the Wymondham Magazine, I was unable to resist mentioning Wymondham at every possible moment while at university, and I suppose I still haven’t been able to stop, evidenced by my finding any way to praise Wymondham each month through these articles.
For this little one-year anniversary, I thought I would look back on the year and pick some of my favourite moments to share with you all, and maybe some of these moments might even have been some of your favourites.
This first one is not a momentous occasion for most, and nor is it for me, but I loved it at the time and still appreciate it: the introduction of electric buses running from Wymondham. New, clean, sleek, and very quiet. They are much better places to chat with friends, and it is much easier to listen to music or enjoy the passing scenes without the entire bus rattling.
Playing tennis with friends and family on the swanky Kett’s Park courts was also a highlight. I hadn’t had the chance to play on them since they were upgraded in 2022 (I left for university in 2021), so the summer I came back, I had to try them out. I am by no means good at tennis, but it's great fun and I’m looking forward to playing on them again this summer.
The Abbey seasonal fairs have been a highlight of my return: the atmosphere, the music, the food, and the vendors. They are always great days out, no matter the weather, and I always walk away wondering when the next one will be. The Christmas one was very festive and enjoyable, and the spring and summer ones were also fabulous.
Talking of Christmas, the festive light switch-on was also a stand-out. It was lovely to see such a huge turnout, and the fake snow added to the experience. I, and everyone I know who also went, loved the musical acts, and it was truly a great moment to highlight some of the talent we have in our town.
Another highlight was the Wymondham Food and Drink Festival. There were so many great eats, and truly a huge range of vendors and cuisines. I enjoyed the Punch and Judy shows, which were very deep in the back of my mind from being a child visiting the beach.
Just reminiscing on some of this past year’s events has been a pleasant activity, and it’s made me realise that it feels like I’ve been back in Wymondham much longer than a year. I hope you can similarly look back on Wymondham with some great memories. I certainly look forward to more stand-out moments in town.
