Thurston Parish Council

06/10/2026

Thurston Community College & Thurston Sixth Form opens its doors to prospective students and their families on Thursday 8 October, from 5.30pm to 8.00pm.

It's a great opportunity to explore the school, meet staff and students, and experience school life first-hand!

01/10/2026

Do you care about your local community and want to help shape its future?

Thurston Parish Council is seeking a dedicated and community-minded person to fill a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. No previous experience is necessary, just a willingness to serve the community and get involved.

https://thurstonparishcouncil.gov.uk/thurston-parish-council/serving-councillors-on-thurston-parish-council/parish-councillor-vacancy-notice

25/09/2026

Only five days left to enter! The closing date for Thurston's Environment & Biodiversity Photography Competition is 30 September 2026.

From golden harvest scenes to beautiful autumn skies, we're looking for photographs that celebrate the natural beauty and biodiversity of our village. Help us capture Thurston through the seasons and create a lasting visual record for the community.

The competition is open to all ages. Find out more on our website.

20/09/2026

From harvest fields to autumn sunsets, every photograph tells a story.

Share your favourite images of Thurston's environment and help create a lasting record of the village's natural beauty throughout the year.

The Environment & Biodiversity Photography Competition is open to all ages. Entries close on 30 September 2026. Find out more online.

18/09/2026

The Way To Go Suffolk team is back in Thurston on Saturday 26 September between 9.30am and 1.30pm, offering free bike safety checks and minor repairs at the New Green Centre.

Places are very limited, so booking is essential. To reserve a slot, email [email protected]

The Way To Go Suffolk

18/09/2026

Thurston Butchers is celebrating its 10th birthday this weekend, with a free event at Thurston New Green Community Centre. Thurst Coffee Shop

NEXT SATURDAY - Free Entry and Free Kids Disco 💃🏼

Full list of events and timings on the poster - come on down, have a b**r, celebrate with us into the evening 🪩

16/09/2026

Notice is hereby given that one casual vacancy has arisen in the office of councillor for Thurston Parish Council.

https://thurstonparishcouncil.gov.uk/thurston-parish-council/serving-councillors-on-thurston-parish-council/parish-councillor-vacancy-notice

04/09/2026

Favourite village view? Stunning sunset? Harvest in full swing?

Enter our Environment & Biodiversity Photography Competition and help create a snapshot of Thurston's natural beauty through the seasons.

Open to all ages, the closing date is 30 September 2026. Find out more online https://thurstonparishcouncil.gov.uk/

03/09/2026

Reminder: Thurston Recycling Facility is closed. Please do not leave items at the site, as this may be considered fly tipping.

Continue to dispose of waste responsibly using your household bins and food waste caddy, or book a slot at Bury St Edmunds Recycling Centre for larger items.

For more information on recycling and waste collections, visit www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling

02/09/2026

Best of luck to all pupils, teachers and school staff for the new school year.

We know it can be an exciting time with a few nerves too, so good luck to all the parents, carers and grown-ups, too. We're sure they (and you) will all do brilliantly!