Thurston
Lively programme of lectures. Wide range of special interest groups. Unlike other U3As, adults of all ages are welcome to join. A waiting list may be in operation.
| More info: | Blackbourne U3A website |
Leisure learning, skills for employment, literacy and numeracy, computer skills, sector specific skills, access to higher education. Some courses take place in Thurston.
| Phone: | 01284 701301 |
| Email: | info@wsc.ac.uk |
| More info: | wsc website |
Friendly art group. All levels of ability welcome.
| When: | Wednesday p.m. (31 March - 31 October) |
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| Phone: Library | 01359 235048 |
| More info: | village events diary |
Friendly baking group. Different theme each month.
| When: | Last Tuesday of the month |
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| Phone: Library | 01359 235048 |
| More info: | village events diary |
Eyes down for a fun-filled night. Opportunity to win prizes!
| When: | 2nd Saturday of the month |
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| More info: | village events diary |
Each month features a different book for discussion at our next meeting. A waiting list may be in operation. Please email for more information of if you would like to attend.
| When: | Last Monday of the month |
| Where: | Thurston Library |
| More info: | Village Events Diary |
Friendly, informal bridge club.
| When: | Wednesday p.m. |
| Where: | Cavendish Hall |
| Phone: Nick Hall | 07594 761309 |
| More info: | village events diary |
Society that does charitable works to support families and mothers in the UK and abroad.
| When: | 2nd Tuesday of the month (usually) |
| Where: | meetings alternate between Great Barton & Thurston |
| Phone: Jill Rood | 01359 231647 |
| Email: | theroods@waitrose.com |
| More info: | village events diary |
An opportunity to socialise with friends old and new.
| When: | monthly |
| Where: | St. Peters’ Church |
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Thurston WI hold occasional coffee mornings. Details are posted on the village events diary.
Step into the past to find out about the people who helped to make you, you! No experience needed.
| Where: | Thurston Library |
| When: | 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month |
| Email: Jayne | thurstonancestry@gmail.com |
| More info: | village events diary |
Group of parents who organise many fun events throughout the year to raise extra funds for the school.
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Organises social events and other activities to raise funds for the library.
| Phone: | Richard Fawcett: 07889 427476 Peter Robinson: 07814 946841 |
| More info: | Thurston Library Friends website |
Online discussion, advice and information about hedgehogs in the village and how to support them. Private Facebook group. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post.
| More info / apply to join: |
Talks on gardening-related topics. Occasional trips and social events.
| When: | 2nd Monday of the month |
| Where: | New Green Community Centre |
| Phone: | 01359 230457 |
Advanced level conversation course. A West Suffolk College course. You need to enroll to take part. Registrations for academic year 2021/22 are closed.
| When: | Friday a.m. (term-time only) |
| Where: | Cavendish Hall |
| Phone: West Suffolk College |
01284 701 301 |
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Open event hosted by Thurston WI. Non-members welcome. Men can come too!
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3rd Thursday of the month (autumn to spring) |
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Vicky: 01359 231465 |
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Extends a warm welcome to new members over 55.
| When: | 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month |
| Where: | New Green Community Centre |
| Phone: Helen | 01359 231196 |
| More info: | village events diary |
Bring along your latest project for a morning of sociable stitching.
| When: | Friday a.m. (term-time only) |
| Where: | Thurston Library |
| Phone: Library | 01359 235048 |
| More info: | village events diary |
Welcomes new members, including absolute beginners.
| When: | Tuesday a.m. Saturday a.m. |
| Where: | Thurst Coffee Shop, New Green Community Centre |
| More info: | village events diary |
An opportunity for adults to socialise while children play. First week free!
| When: | Thursday a.m. (term-time only) |
| Where: | Cavendish Hall |
| Phone: Zoe Foreman | 07896 340266 |
| More info: | village events diary |
The Children & Young People page gives details of other groups where you can befriend others who look after small children.
| Phone: Penny Otton | 01449 738482 |
| Email: | austindavies31@hotmail.com |
| Phone: Roger Bowden | 01359 2700084 |
Details of clubs and organisations that run sessions that are beneficial for the health and wellbeing of new and expectant mums can be found on the Adult: Health, Fitness & Sport page.
Toddler groups and other activities for young children where you can socialise and befriend other parents are listed under Children & Young People in the Clubs & Organisations section.
Simply Sing
Friendly, just-for-fun choir.
| When: | First Monday of the month, 7pm - 8pm |
| Where: | Thurston Library, Norton Road, Thurston, IP31 3PB |
| More info: |
Contact Angie Murray 07870 383526 |
Fun, relaxed pop choir. Love to sing? Come and join like-minded people. All welcome. No auditions.
| When: | Mondays (term-time only) |
| Where: | New Green Community Centre |
| Phone: Savannah | 07879992666 |
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An opportunity to make new friends, build new skills and take part in a wide variety of activities.
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1st Thursday of the month |
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Cavendish Hall |
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Vicky: 01359 231465 |
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