Thursday 11 March 2010
Google Maps Street View
Google maps street view now allows you to take a walk around the village from the comfort of your lounge - and guess who's got in on the action?
Thurlaston Online
Thurlaston News
Wednesday 17 February 2010
New Thurlaston Websites
Well one remodelled and one completely new one!
The Poacher's bistro is now under new ownership and has an updated website:
...and The Elephant and Castle has a super new website:
Sunday 10 January 2010
Thurlaston Pram Race Photos
A photo study of competitors in the 2009 Thurlaston Pram Race by Amy Shore.
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Please note that these pictures are © 2009 Copyright Amy Shore - all rights reserved. Requests for the copyright owner's permission to use them may be addressed via this site.
Thursday 07 January 2010
Pram Race 2009
Photos of the Pram Race held on Christmas Saturday 2009 taken by Cathy Pownall and Pete Davies.
Thursday 07 January 2010
Carol Singing Photos
Photos of Carol Singing at the Elephant and Castle on 21 December 2009 taken by Pete Davies.
Monday 07 December 2009
Carnival AGM and Awards
From the Carnival Committee
Thurlaston Carnival Committee held their AGM on Thursday 12th November in Thurlaston village hall, when they were able to thank all their helpers, and to present cheques to the following lucky recipients to help them with their funds; Chapel Youth Club, School, Village Hall, Flower Festival, Downs Heart Group, Tots R Us and the village Coffee Club.
We were also able to inform the village that we will be holding the OAP Christmas Lunch in December as usual. We also named the date for next year's carnival, which will be its 40th birthday! On June 12th 2010, which will no doubt be a fabulous day!
Photo: Malcolm Tarratt
Monday 07 December 2009
Parish Awards
From Thurlaston Parish Council
Thurlaston Parish Council held their Annual Awards Presenation on Thursday 29th October in the Village Hall.
This year there were three awards which were presented to deserving parishioners who have made a notable contribution to our parish.
The Silver Jubilee Award is presented to the person/organisation judged to have made the most noteworthy contribution to life in our parish. This award was presented to Mr and Mrs Tarratt for their tireless work within our parish.
The Environmental Award is presented to the person/organisation who has done most to improve the appearance or understanding of the local environment. This award was jointly presented to The Poachers Bistro and also The Elephant and Castle for their contribution to village life and the appearance of their premises.
This year the Parish Council were delighted to present a new awards, Thurlaston Young Achievers Awards, this award will be presented to a parishioner under the age of 25 years, who has achieved something exceptional or brought credit to the community. This award was jointly presented to Emily and Grace Smith for their wonderful Achievements in the Special Olympics.
The Parish Council would like to congratulate the recipients and also thank all persons that were nominated for these awards, for their notable contribution towards our parish.
Monday 07 December 2009
Journal Awards
On Friday 13th November at Enderby Social Club Emily Smith, from Thurlaston was presented with The Journal 2009 Sporting Achievement Award.
Photographs show Emily receiving her award from Linda Willis, Journal Distribution Manager and later showing her award to some of her Brockington Teachers.
Photographs courtesy of The Journal.
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