Coming soon ~ don’t forget to book your ticket..
Markfield and Thornton theatre group
Proudly present their latest interactive murder mystery at Thornton Community centre from Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th January ’25.
All tickets £8 ~ book now to avoid disappointment.
See poster for contact details.
Cafe style seating ~ bring your own food and drink.
Fancy dress optional.
A ‘thank you’ from Thornton Community Centre trustees
Regular users of the Centre will notice just how much work has taken place during the past 12 months at the Centre, especially in the Sports hall, where the ceiling failed a fire safety test and was in danger of closing. The decision was made to replace the ceiling and insulation and install new expensive sound absorbing pads. Finishing off with repainting throughout. A new kitchen was created in part of the old storeroom and two new toilets created where the old kitchen had been.
The trustees would like to thank builder Tim Baker (TLB Construction Services Ltd) and his team for the magnificent work they have done on our behalf – on time and on budget.
We would also like to thank local decorator Dave Goodburn for re painting the Sports hall at short notice after the ceiling was replaced.
Electrician, Jon Loseby, from Bagworth, has continued to sort out all the electrical installations at the Centre for us, not always straightforward with a 51 year old building.
J.S. Lectrics – contact Jon Loseby on 01530 230103 or 072825 588599 or email jonloseby@gmail.com.
Gas safe registered heating engineer, Tom Orme from Thornton also continues to look after the Centre’s heating, thermostats and boilers.
Email: – charnwoodheatingservices@gmail.com Tel: – 07968 231991
Last but not least, we give thanks to Danny Jeffrey (DJ’s garden maintenance).
Earlier this year the trustees engaged Danny to take over mowing the grass at the rear of the centre and to keep the hedges trimmed. Prior to this the Parish Council were responsible for this work and it was a bit ‘hit and miss’; now the trustees have control we can ensure that the grass is kept neat and tidy especially for special events at the Centre. Danny has done a great job in licking this overgrown area into shape, hopefully by next summer it will look even better.
Danny has his own Facebook page (DJ’s garden maintenance) or can be contacted on 07938 806203 (email – dannyjeffrey144@yahoo.co.uk)
Thornton Community Centre – Pall-Ex Group Charity Foundation
The Trustees of Thornton Community Centre thank Kevin Buchanan, Group Chief Executive Officer of Pall~Ex Group, for enabling the generous £1,000 donation from the company to the Centre. The funds were used to help replace the vandalised Main Hall double doors, which cost £2,500 + VAT. The doors have been designed (wider than the original doors) to allow easier access for mobility aids and pushchairs etc.
Thank you for your kindness. The trustees hope you will keep supporting the Centre and use our great facilities.
The results are in… St Peter’s ~ Christmas Tree festival
This year the theme for decorating the Christmas trees was ‘a Green Christmas’ with the emphasis on using anything that could or would be recycled.
Visitors were able to visit St Peter’s Church during a period of 9 hours over the two days, Voting slips were available for those who wished to vote for either one or more of their favourite trees in the three categories.
The winners in each category were:
a) Best Adult: Tree No. 8 – ‘Nature’s Decorations’. Submitted by 3Ts group.
b) Best Children/Family: Tree No. 6 – ‘A ‘Green’ Green Christmas’ submitted by Little Angels church group.
c) Most Ingenious/Original Design: Tree No. 3 – ‘Merry Eggmas’ submitted by Friends of Thornton Primary School.
A total of £109 was given in donations by visitors over the two days. This was from the 50p entrance fee and donations for refreshments.
There were an impressive 144 visitors to the church.
The event was organised by the Friends of St Peter’s (FOSP). An annual event and part of their fund raising efforts to support the maintenance of the church and churchyard.
Below is a selection of photographs of some of the trees and decorations in the church ~ taken by local photographer Ann Barwell.
St Peter’s Church
Good morning everyone
The Christmas Tree Festival starts today at 11am! The trees and the church look beautiful, already for people to visit.
There is an opportunity to write a message to Martin on his ‘retirement ‘ next Sunday, 22nd December, and to make a donation for him if you would like.
The Carol Service – 9 Lessons and Carols – takes place tomorrow, Sunday from 6 pm and will be followed by refreshments and mulled wine.
Over the weekend the church will be open as follows:
Saturday – 11am to 5pm
Sunday – 2pm until 5pm.
Refreshments available.
Hope you can visit. Everyone is welcome.
Shirley and the team.
Three x T’s – Thornton Tea with a Twist
It was lovely to see so many at the last meeting of the year on Wednesday 4th December.
We wish all our ‘regulars’ a really lovely happy Christmas and healthy New Year.
The ‘team’ look forward to seeing you and to welcoming lots of new faces in the New Year.
Three T’s will meet on the following dates in 2025:
Jan 8th and 22nd                                                                                        Â
Feb  5th and 19th
March  5th and 19th                                                                           Â
April  2nd and 16th and 30th
May  14th and 28th                                                                              Â
June 11th and 25th
July   9th and 23rd                                                                                   Â
Aug  6th and 20th
Sept  3rd and 17th                                                                                 Â
Oct  1st and 15th  and  29th
Nov 12th and 26th                                                                                 Â
Dec 3rd
And don’t forget the book club that starts in January at Thornton Nurseries – contact Shirley for more information – shirley.garlick19@btinternet.com
Shirley & the ‘team’ xx
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