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‘Meet the Ancestors’ 8th March
a guided walk
of Thurmaston Cemetery
‘It’s Showtime’ 17th -
Thurmaston Scouts & Guides
variety performance
Prayers Breakfast 20th March
Sport Relief Mile 21st March
Gardening Talk 30th March
by Derek Cox of Radio Leicester’s ‘Down to Earth’
Easter Egg Hunt 4th April
Watermead Park
Free Health Check 14th April, 8th June, 10th August
‘Sugar Daddies’ 20th -
a play by Alan Ayckbourn
MARCH
STAMP FAIR
Sunday 7th March 10.00am -
Newbold Verdon Primary School, Dragon
Lane, Newbold Verdon.
Raffle & Refreshments.
Enquiries please contact Roger or Graham
01455 822645 or LOROS 0116 231 3771.
MAGNERS FUNHOUSE COMEDY NIGHT AT THE WILLOW
Sunday 7th March 7.30 for 8.00pm
The Willow
Inn, Humberstone Lane
Steve Day, with his unique combination of warmth and wit will
chart his experiences as a deaf man in a hearing world, Steve’s tales of frustration
and triumph leave crowds hanging on his every word. He has been described as ‘revelatory
and very funny,’ by The Guardian and ‘warm, funny, frank and thought-
Nottingham’s Spiky Mike will also be on stage with his energetic presence and punchy gags. A prolific compere and all round funnyman, he once made it to the final of ‘The Weakest Link,’ before being asked by the formidable Anne Robinson: “Is it time for Spiky Mike to get on his bike?”
Bright new star Ben Davids will have the audience in stitches with his pure silliness
and up-
£5 in advance from www.funhousecomedy.co.uk
or contact
0115 952 5050.
‘MEET THE ANCESTORS’
Monday 8th March 2.00pm -
A guided walk of Thurmaston
Cemetery -
£2.00
(free to Thurmaston Heritage Group members).
To book please contact Jennifer on 0116
260 1776.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday 9th March 7.45pm
Thurmaston Memorial Hall, Melton Road,
Thurmaston
Agendas are available on the Parish Office Noticeboard, Elizabeth Park.
The
public and press are invited to be present.
POLICE SURGERY
Tuesday 16th March 4.00am -
Memorial Hall, Melton Road, Thurmaston
Officers
from Syston Local Policing Unit are holding this community consultation event. Your
views are important, come along and tell us what you think. For more information
contact PC2029 Stephenson at Syston on 0116 222 2222.
IT’S SHOWTIME
Wed 17th to Sat 20th April 7.00pm
Thurmaston Scouts & Guides
variety performance at the Scout HQ, Unicorn St.
Tickets £3.50 available from 8th
March from Gary on 0116 260 9703.
PRAYERS BREAKFAST & COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 20th March
Breakfast from 8.00am
Prayers
from 8.30am
Coffee Morning from 9.30am
at The Old School, Melton Road
Please book your
breakfast on 0116 269 2555 or email mussaratjavaid@aol.com
In aid of Life Skill Project
International (formerly Every Penny Matters)
SPORTS RELIEF MILE
Sunday 21st March 10.30am
Loughborough University
1,
3 or 6 miles for teeny tots with their mums and dads to super sprinters up against
the clock, there’s something for everyone to raise money to help transform the lives
of those in desperate need across the UK and the world’s poorest countries.
Enter
now at www.sportrelief.com
SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY
Sunday 21st March 4.00pm
Join the congregation of St. Michaels
Church fro this informal service at Thurmaston Community Centre, Silverdale Drive.
Everyone
welcome.
POLICE SURGERY
Thursday 25th March 6.30am -
Memorial Hall, Melton Road, Thurmaston
Officers
from Syston Local Policing Unit are holding this community consultation event. Your
views are important, come along and tell us what you think. For more information
contact PC2029 Stephenson at Syston on 0116 222 2222.
GARDENING TALK
Tuesday 30th March 7.00pm -
Syston Library, Upper Church Street,
Syston.
Derek Cox from Radio Leicester’s ‘Down to Earth’ programme will be supporting
the BBC Dig In campaign by explaining the best way to successfully grow potatoes,
carrots, runner beans, tomatoes, courgettes and salads in containers and small spaces.
If you would like to find out how to grow your own vegetables contact Syston Library
on 0116 305 3500. Tickets cost £2 and booking in advance is necessary as places are
limited. More information about Syston Library can be found at www.leics.gov.uk/syston_library
APRIL
VOLUNTEER DAY AT WATERMEAD
Thursday 1st April 9.30am -
Meet at the main entrance
to the park (north) off Wanlip Road. Wear old clothes and if possible bring wellies,
steel toe capped boots, waterproofs and gloves. Refreshments will be provided. FREE.
Watermead
Country Park, north entrance car park, off Wanlip Rd, Syston LE7 1PD
Tel: 0116 267
1944
POLICE SURGERY
Thursday 1st April 2.00am -
Memorial Hall, Melton Road, Thurmaston
Officers
from Syston Local Policing Unit are holding this community consultation event. Your
views are important, come along and tell us what you think. For more information
contact PC2029 Stephenson at Syston on 0116 222 2222.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Sunday 4th April
Bring the whole family to find clues for Easter treats!
Call for more details and to
book a place.
Pre-
Tel: 0116 267
1944
THURMASTON HERITAGE GROUP DROP-
Monday 12th April 2.00pm -
Meet members of
Thurmaston Heritage Group, talk about your memories of Thurmaston, bring or look
at photos, get help tracing your family tree.
FREE HEALTH CHECK
Tuesday 13th April 2.00pm -
Thurmaston Library, Church Hill
Road, Thurmaston
A qualified fitness instructor from the Active Together Team will
be conducting free health checks to include measuring body fat percentage, weight,
blood pressure, body composition, basal metabolic rate, muscle mass and total body
water percentage.
To take advantage of this offer book a free health check by contacting Thurmaston Library on 0116 305 3513.
POLICE SURGERY
Tuesday 13th April 7.00am -
Memorial Hall, Melton Road, Thurmaston
Officers
from Syston Local Policing Unit are holding this community consultation event. Your
views are important, come along and tell us what you think. For more information
contact PC2029 Stephenson at Syston on 0116 222 2222.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday 13th April 7.45pm
Thurmaston Memorial Hall, Melton Road,
Thurmaston
Agendas are available on the Parish Office Noticeboard, Elizabeth Park.
The
public and press are invited to be present.
REAL ALE FESTIVAL
Thursday 15th April, 5.00pm -
Friday 16th April, 5.00pm
-
Saturday 17th April 12 noon -
Syston Community Centre.
Unsure what
“real ale” is but tempted to give it a go? Then come along, there will be around
thirty real ales to sample together with a range of refreshments for the peckish,
and of course soft drinks for drivers. On the Saturday evening at 8.00pm there will
be a fun quiz that is free to enter for all attending the festival so get your teams
of between two and six members arranged now.
All proceeds to Rotary designated charitable causes. Entrance is £5 to include a commemorative glass and your first half pint. Concessions for card carrying CAMRA members.
Further information and quiz entries to osteofred@hotmail.co.uk.
SUGAR DADDIES
Tuesday 20th -
The Old Chapel, Chapel Street,
Syston
Syston QT Theatre Group are performing Alan Ayckbourn’s 63rd play. It explores
how we sometimes change ourselves to suit those around us, always reverting back
to who we really are. As usual with Ayckbourn there is comedy with dark undertones.
Tickets
£7, concessions £6 available from Dorothy on 0116 260 8820.
MAY
POLICE SURGERY
Sunday 2nd May 10.30am -
Memorial Hall, Melton Road, Thurmaston
Officers
from Syston Local Policing Unit are holding this community consultation event. Your
views are important, come along and tell us what you think. For more information
contact PC2029 Stephenson at Syston on 0116 222 2222.
JUNE
FREE HEALTH CHECK
Tuesday 8th June 2.00pm -
Thurmaston Library, Church Hill
Road, Thurmaston
A qualified fitness instructor from the Active Together Team will
be conducting free health checks to include measuring body fat percentage, weight,
blood pressure, body composition, basal metabolic rate, muscle mass and total body
water percentage.
To take advantage of this offer book a free health check by contacting Thurmaston Library on 0116 305 3513.
JULY
AUGUST
FREE HEALTH CHECK
Tuesday 10th August 2.00pm -
Thurmaston Library, Church
Hill Road, Thurmaston
A qualified fitness instructor from the Active Together Team
will be conducting free health checks to include measuring body fat percentage, weight,
blood pressure, body composition, basal metabolic rate, muscle mass and total body
water percentage.
To take advantage of this offer book a free health check by contacting Thurmaston Library on 0116 305 3513.
PICNIC IN THE PARK
Thurmaston’s own Live Music Festival
Sunday 22nd August
Details to
follow shortly
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
125 years of LCFC & Auster Light Aircraft exhibition plus lots more in Leicestershire Events Guide
Get your hands on the latest spring issue of the Leicestershire Events Guide, now available at outlets across Leicester and Leicestershire.
This free family entertainment guide is packed with 100s of fun and fascinating activities
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Children can have heaps of half term fun, Easter and Bank holiday activities include Easter egg hunts at Watermead Park, storytelling, craft and art activities and further afield Medieval Mayhem at Bosworth Battlefield and 125 years of LCFC or Auster Light Aircraft exhibitions at Snibston Discovery Park.
To find out about any of these events and lots more great days out, pick up your free comprehensive guide from any county library, museum, Service Shop or local Tourist Information Centre. Order your copy by calling 0116 305 6988, email eventsguide@leics.gov.uk or download a copy from www.leics.gov.uk/events
Local guided walks
Residents are being urged to wrap up warm and get fit by taking part in a series of guided winter walks.
March 17th – Queniborough. 10am from Britannia Public House, Queniborough round the area. Walking boots recommended. Cost: Free.
April 6th – Rearsby Circular – 10am from Pack Horse Bridge (park on Mill Road) and walk to Thrussington Mill. Walking boots recommended. Cost: Free.
People are advised to contact Nita Pearson on 01509 634594 for walks that don’t need to be booked to check for any changes to the programme.
Other walks around Charnwood will take place at Woodhouse Eaves, Rothley, Wymeswold,
Quorn, Loughborough, Barrow-
For more information about walking for health visit: http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/ pages/walkingforhealth
Activities to entertain over the Easter holidays
A fun programme of sports and leisure events has been arranged to keep youngsters entertained during the Easter holidays.
Events arranged for five to 16 year olds across the borough include ice skating, mega zone, horse riding, climbing and a number of wet activities being held at South Charnwood Pool in Syston.
Local events listed include Play Days and Dance Mats at Elizabeth Park, street sports in Syston and trips to Nottingham Ice Stadium, Megazone and Tamworth Snowdome.
There are also courses on offer designed to give young people the opportunity to become a Junior Football organiser or to gain a National Pool Lifeguard qualification.
A brochure listing all the activities on offer is being distributed to schools and can also be picked up from South Charnwood Leisure Centre, Parkstone Road, Syston. A copy can also be downloaded from www.charnwood.gov.uk/ pages/holidayprogrammes
REGULAR EVENTS
Send your regular meeting details to tps@thurmaston.com
Mondays
Over 50’s Library
2.00pm -
Thurmaston
Memorial Hall
(rear entrance)
A good
range of books to borrow FREE.
Arthritis Care
(1st Mon of month)
7.30pm -
St Peter & St. Paul Church Hall, Lower
Church St, Syston
Tel Bryan Summerfield
0116 264 0865
or Syston & Dist. Volunteer Centre
0116
260 7888
Thurmaston Heritage Group
(2nd Mon of month)
2.00pm -
Thurmaston
Memorial Hall
Drop
in for a chat, help given with local family history or bring you photos and memories
for Thurmaston’s archive
Tel Jennifer
0116 260 1776
Syston
Local History Group
(3rd Mon of month)
7.30pm
Syston Methodist Church Centre,
High St.
Tuesdays
Citizens Advice
10.00am -
Syston Library
10.00am
-
Elizabeth Park
Tel Shantilal Valand
0116 269 2866
Syston Parkinson’s Disease Group
(4th Tues of month)
2.00pm -
Syston Community
Centre
Tel Lorna Cooper
0116 221 9798
Thurmaston Magpies Fitness Session
6.30pm -
Elizabeth
Park
floodlit court
for 6-
Sessions £1.50,
wear suitable
outdoor exercise clothing, trainers and bring a drink
Tel James 07821 916811
Cub Scouts
(8-
6.30pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel Carl 0116 212 7361
(7
-
6.30pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel Susan
0116 235 3812
Parish
Council Meetings
(2nd Tuesday of month
-
7.45pm
Thurmaston
Memorial Hall
(14 -
8.00pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel Carl 0116
212 7361
Rangers
(14 -
8.00pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel Susan
0116
235 3812
Wednesdays
Bright Sparks
Parent & Toddler Group
9.30am -
(Term time only)
The
Old School,
Melton Road
Tel Mandy
0116 276 8416
or Lisa 0116 212 0178
Inbetweenies
10.00am -
Syston Community Centre
A parent,baby/toddler group for
parents with children who have been on the Neonatal unit.
Tel Nicky
07771 718041
Art for Pleasure
Thurmaston
Community Centre
9.30am -
Tel Sue 0116 221 6061
Mother
& Toddler Group
10.00am -
Tangent House
Day Nursery
640 Melton Road
Refreshments
provided
Tel 0116 264 0333
Lavender Club
1.00pm -
Thurmaston Community Centre, Silverdale Dr.
Over 50’s
club, regular coach trips
Tel 07709 936 934
Beaver Scouts
(6-
6.00pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel Carl 0116
212 7361
(7 -
6.00pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel Susan
0116
235 3812
Male Voice Choir
7.45pm -
The Methodist Centre, Wanlip Lane,
Birstall
A friendly choir who sing popular songs.
No auditions
Tel 269 6577
(1st Wed of month)
7.30pm
Syston Community Centre
School St., Syston
Visitors welcome
Tel
0116 269 3723
Leicestershire Antique
& History Society
(2nd Wed of month)
7.30pm
Judgemeadow Community College
Marydene Dr, Evington
Tel Derek
Holloway
01664 424501
email: crtownsend@talktalk.net
Roundhill Flower
& Garden Club
(last
Wed of month)
7.30pm
Divine Infant of Prague Church Hall, Broad St., Syston
Flower demonstrations,
visitors welcome £5
Thursdays
Thurmaston Bowls Club
6.30pm -
Elizabeth Park
Free
bowling instruction available. Flat shoes only, bowls supplied.
Bar & Car Park
Tel
0116 220 7121
Brownies
(7 -
6.30pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel
Susan
0116 235 3812
Cub Scouts
(8-
7.15pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn
Street
Tel Carl 0116 212 7361
Guides
(10 -
8.00pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn
Street
Tel Susan
0116 235 3812
Birstall & District Local History Society
(2nd Thurs of
month)
7.15pm
Birstall Library,
Wanlip Lane
Fridays
Citizens Advice
9.30am -
Thurmaston Children’s Centre, Eastfield School
Help
& support for
families with children
aged 5 and under
Tel: 01509 233863
www.charnwoodcab.org.uk
Beaver Scouts
(6-
6.00pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel Carl 0116
212 7361
(5-
6.00pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel Susan
0116
235 3812
Scouts
(10½ -
7.30pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel Carl
0116 212 7361
Guides
(10 -
7.30pm -
Scout & Guide HQ,
Unicorn Street
Tel
Susan
0116 235 3812
Saturdays
Coffee Mornings
(1st & 3rd Sat of month)
9.30am -
The Old School
Acoustic Club
(1st
Sat of month)
8.00pm
The Old School,
Melton Road
Open mic night
Free admission
Tel Alan
0116 269 4690
Sundays
Church Services
8.00am & 10.00am
St. Michael’s Church
Service in
the Community
(3rd Sun of month)
4.00pm
Thurmaston Community Centre, Silverdale Drive