
Exciting and challenging outdoor activities and courses. Holds an annual recruitment evening at Thurston Community College. Supported by the RAF.
| Age range: | 12 - 20 yrs |
| More info: |
Thurston Mini Movers

Early years movement classes. Ideal for toddlers and their grown-ups!
| When: | Mondays, 10am - 11:30am |
| Where: | Thurston Library |
| Booking: | Yes, contact sjfdance@outlook.com |
| More info: | village events diary |
Unique range of sensory experiences for babies. Textures, sounds, smells colours, and more.
| When: | Thursday mornings |
| Where: | New Green Community Centre |
| Age range: | Babies 8 weeks-old to walking |
| Booking: | Recommended |
| More info: | Little Rainbows website |

Fun, stimulating centres run by qualified and caring staff. Happy environments where your little one will thrive. Ofsted registered.
| Hatchlings: | 3 - 24 months Church Road |
| Fledglings: | 2 - 5 yrs Pond Fields |
| When: | Monday to Friday 7.30 am - 6.00 pm 50 weeks per year |
| Email: | thurstonpreschool@yahoo.co.uk |
| Phone: | 01359 234993 |

| When: | 7:30 am - 8:50 am 3:20 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Where: | Thurston CE Primary Academy |
| Email: | thurstonpreschool@yahoo.co.uk |
| Phone: | 01359 234993 |

Classes and workshops for children and teenagers. Early booking advised.
| When: | Tuesday p.m. |
| Where: | New Green Community Centre |
| Age range: | from 3 yrs 6mths |
| More info: | Academy of Movement website |

Story-led yoga, ukulele singalongs, crafting and much more. Early booking advised.
| When: | Mondays p.m. (from 12 September) |
| Where: | New Green Community Centre |
| Ages: | 2 - 5 yrs |
| Email: | nicki@pintsizedplaytime.co.uk |
| Phone: | 07931 555223 |
| More info: |
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Classes for primary-school-aged children. Early booked advised.
| Where: | Thurston CE Primary Academy |
| Email: | ellieanaisdance@gmail.com |
| Phone: Ellie | 07415127619 |
| More info: | Ellie Anais website |

Friendly, well run club for all ages. Always on the lookout for new players. Our juniors play at Thurston Community College.
Contact:
| Phone: Richard Miles (Youth team) | 07738 153422 |
| Email: | stellatops@hotmail.com |
| More info: | Club website |
To register online, please go to Girlguiding
We would also be delighted to hear from any adults who would like to join us as a volunteer and have a number of roles available for adults.
Tostock Rainbows
| When: | Wednesday 17.15 to 18.15 (term time only) |
| Where: | Tostock Village Hall |
| Age range: | 4 - 7 yrs |
| Email: | 1sttostockrainbows@gmail.com |
| More info: | Girlguiding website |
2nd Thurston Brownies
| When: | Wednesdays 18.00 to 19.30 (term time only) |
| Where: | Thurston Cavendish Hall |
| Age range: | 7 - 10 yrs |
| Email: | ThurstonBrownies@outlook.com |
| More info: | Girlguiding website - Brownies |
1st Thedwastre Guides
| When: | Monday 18.30 to 20.30 (term time only) |
| Where: | Tostock Village Hall |
| Age range: | 10 - 14 years |
| Email: | ThedwastreGuides@outlook.com |
| More info: | Guides (10-14) Girlguiding |

Based in Tostock Old Hall Livery Yard. Welcomes all ages & abilities. Family membership available.
| More info: |

Pop-up town designed for toddlers. Opportunities for dressing up, imaginative play and role play.
| When: | 3rd Tuesday of the month (usually) |
| Where: | New Green Community Centre |
| Age range: | 0 - 4 yrs |
| More info: | Little City website |
Lego
Lego Club

Come and join in the fun. The perfect way to keep your children entertained until it's time for Sunday lunch!
| When: | Sunday a.m. |
| Where: | Thurston Library |
| Age range: | 3+ |
| Phone: Library | 01359 235048 |
| More info: | village events diary |

Martial arts skills taught in a fun and informative way.
| When: |
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm Friday 7.30pm |
| Where: | Pakenham Village Hall |
| Age range: | 4 + |
| Bookings & enquiries: | 07415 770775 |
| Contacts: |
Paul and Naomi (KSN's second degreee black belts |
| Facebook: | Minotaur Martial Arts and Fitness Bury St Edmunds |
| More info: | village events diary |

Songs and nursery rhymes, featuring mascot Oona the Owl.
| When: | Wednesday a.m. |
| Where: | Thurston Library |
| Age range: | 0 - 4 yrs |
| Bookings & enquiries: | 01359 235048 |
| More info: | village events diary |
Moo Music

Moosical fun for your little ones. Singing, creative role play and instrument work, all set to original Moo Music Songs. Early booking advised.
| When: | Monday p.m. |
| Where: | Thurston Cavendish Hall |
| Age range: | Baby Moo: 0 - 18 mths Mixed Moo: 6 mths - 4 yrs |
| More info: | Moo Music website |

Outdoor activities and team-building for girls and boys aged 6 - 16. Please let Melanie Johnson (Group Scout Leader) know before your child attends for the first time. A waiting list may be in operation.
| Beavers: | Monday eve |
| Cubs & Scouts: | Tuesday eve |
| Where: | Thurston Cavendish Hall |
| Email: | mel-gsl@1stthurstonscouts.org |
| Phone: Melanie Johnson (eves) |
01359 233039 07498 648071 |
| More info: | Scouting website |

Have a cuppa and relax while your little ones roam around a safe and secure soft play area. Limited places. Hosted by Bury Soft Play.
| When: | Fridays (various times) |
| Where: | New Green Community Centre |
| Age range: | 0 - 4 yrs |
| More info: | Bury Soft Play website |
Chat 'n' Chill Tuesdays

Hang out in the library after school, do homework or chat to friends. Spaces for 8 people. Attendees must sign in and sign out at the staff desk.
| When: | Tuesday p.m. (term-time only) |
| Where: | Thurston Library |
| Age range: | 11 - 16 yrs |
| Cost: | Free |
Tiny Toes Thurston

'Stay and play' fun for tots and tinies. Friendly and informal. Wide selection of toys, baby corner, craft activities and singalong session.
| When: | Thursday a.m. (term-time only) |
| Where: | Thurston Cavendish Hall |
| Age range: | 0 - 4 yrs |
| More info: | village events diary |