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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?


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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:

Poacher's Bistro

...and The Elephant and Castle has a super new website:

The Elephant and Castle

Wednesday 17 February 2010

Thurlaston Ramblers 2010 Walks

Thurlaston Ramblers 2010 Walks

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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Thursday 07 January 2010

Pram Race 2009

Photos of the Pram Race held on Christmas Saturday 2009 taken by Cathy Pownall and Pete Davies.

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Thursday 07 January 2010

Carol Singing Photos

Photos of Carol Singing at the Elephant and Castle on 21 December 2009 taken by Pete Davies.

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Monday 07 December 2009

Carol Singing and Santa

Carols and santa 2009

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!

Presentation of the funds

Photo: Malcolm Tarratt

Monday 07 December 2009

Parish Awards

From Thurlaston Parish Council

Parish Awards

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.

Journal Awards

Journal Awards

Photographs courtesy of The Journal.