Things are slowly returning to normal and some events and activities have resumed in the village, with more events planned for the future. Social distancing rules will apply. The situation is fast-changing, and further announcements by the Government are likely to take place in the coming weeks and  months.  In the event of an increase in Covid-19 cases in the local area, restrictions will be re-imposed, sometimes at short notice. You are advised to check with event organisers before attending.

Thurston Library is re-opening from Tuesday 7th July, with limited services and reduced hours. 

The next meeting of Thurston Parish Council will be a virtual meeting to take place on Wednesday 2 September 2020 commencing at 7.00pm.

The next meeting of the Recreation Facilities Committee will be on Wednesday 16 September 2020 commencing at 6.00pm via the ZOOM videoconferencing platform. 

The next meeting of the Thurston Parish Council Planning Committee will be a virtual meeting to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2020 commencing at 7.45pm. As this will be a video meeting, should members of the public wish to observe the meeting, they should use the link on the agenda. An agenda can be accessed by using this link.

Two villagers with a passion for sport have set up a new 'social' running club which meets on Friday evenings outside the Fox and Hounds. There are set 3 kilometre and 5 kilometre routes. All abilities welcome: no need to worry about times/competition! 

WW is back in Thurston! The village has been chosen as one of locations that WW has carefully selected to resume face-to-face meetings. Social distancing measures will apply. Numbers may be limited. Please contact Jo, your WW coach, before attending: jallen@www.com or 07910 226909

Unfortunately we can’t meet at Thurst as a group!  Each Tuesday morning at 10:00 am there will be a FaceTime meeting so we can still meet, albeit via the computer, tablet or phone as we need to make sure we are all ok and give each other encouragement and company in this very trying time.

Are you over 50 or living with a disability that stops you doing strenuous exercise? Extend offers gentle exercise classes to music to improve balance, suppleness and strength. Classes take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Social distancing measures will apply. Please contact the organiser before attending as numbers may be limited.