A village in Leicestershire and in the heart of the National Forest, overlooking Thornton Reservoir.
Thornton Community Centre,
175 Main Street, Thornton, Leicestershire LE67 1AH
Tuesdays 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Cost £5 per week
(pay on arrival)
A wonderful way to tone, stretch, relax and re-energize your body.
The emphasis is on gentle posture work-
Breath-work and relaxation.
Suitable for all abilities.
Beginners welcome
Contact
Paula Smith on 07743 015377
Thornton Community centre has had a huge makeover during the past 3 years with over £98,000 spent on repairs and refurbishment. It is an ideal venue for parties, weddings, group and sporting activities, business meetings and so much more.
The centre consists of two halls, the Main hall has a large stage for theatre performances and live bands, and has commanding views over the National Forest and Thornton reservoir. Just off the main hall there is a small meeting room. Patio doors lead onto a large grassed area with a footpath leading to two childrens’ playgrounds and onwards down to the reservoir where there is a 3.2 mile circular walk. The Sports hall, is connected through a small passageway and boasts a new kitchen and new, unisex toilets. The halls can be hired separately or together. There is a free car park.
More information about the centre can be found on this website under the heading Community Centre and Sports hall or email the administrator Kate – tccbookings@yahoo.com
Announcing this year’s Heritage weekend at St Peter’s Church, Thornton
Saturday 13th September: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 14th September: Â 1 – 4.30pm
Explore our lovely Grade 1 listed historical church for yourselves and discover its wealth
Visit our ‘Historic Thornton’ Exhibition with fascinating insights into the history of our village
Examine old maps of Thornton (1794-1919).
Chat with a local amateur historian
NEW THIS YEAR! Cake Stall – home-baked cakes (Saturday)
Part of national ‘heritage open days’ www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Refreshments on sale
Free entry
PUT THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY!
Councils are changing in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland – have your say.
Leicestershire and Rutland currently have 10 councils (not including town or parishes). They are:
• 7 district and borough councils including HBBC
• Leicestershire County Council
• Leicester City Council
• Rutland County Council
The Government wants to reduce the number of councils in this area. It has instructed councils to develop plans for fewer councils in areas like Hinckley and Bosworth which are currently served by two councils (borough and county).
They would be replaced with unitary councils to provide all services.
The council has been working with the other district councils and Rutland County Council on the North, City, South proposal.
It would see the creation of three equally sized unitary councils, one for North Leicestershire and Rutland, one for South Leicestershire and one for the city.
The North, City, South plan would:
⚬ Keep councils connected and accountable to local communities
⚬ Simplify services for residents, businesses, and partners
⚬ Protect the vulnerable and get support to people sooner
⚬ Deliver devolution and economic growth
⚬ Boost efficiency, saving nearly £43 million a year
Your views have helped shape the plans so far but councils are now seeking your views again to make sure they get this right for residents, for businesses and for communities.
To find out more: https://www.northcitysouth.co.uk/why-are-we-doing-this
To have your say: https://online.ors.org.uk/questionnaire/292941B…
The survey is anonymous and only takes a few minutes to complete. Paper copies of the survey are also available from council offices.
Closing date for comments is 20 July 2025.
Many Thanks
Kev T
Kevin TaylorTeam MemberE: ktaylor@ruralcc.org.ukT: 07719 484178The Atkins, Lower Bond St, Hinckley,, LE10 1QU
Saturday, 14th June.
Everyone is very welcome to join us any time from
10 am until 12 noon in St Peter’s Churchyard
Even if you can only spare 30 minutes or so you would be very welcome.
Jobs include weeding, pruning, removing saplings etc and general tidying.
Please bring tools, gardening gloves
and a drink with you .
For more information please contact Shirley on 01530 230 422
Thank you
Cancelled if too wet.
Wednesday 11th June 2 to 4 pm
Our next 3Ts afternoon is this week 11th June, 2 to 4 pm.
Please do come along and join us for a happy afternoon at Thornton Community Centre, LE67 1AH.
Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs on leads, to drop in at any time and stay for as long as you like. Just come along and see what we are all about.
Cake, tea & coffee and time to chat. Games, puzzles and books (to borrow too). Hopefully cream teas too! No charge.
Shirley and the team.
Please do let us know if you need a lift. Email shirley.garlick19@btinternet.com
Hope to see you.
Thornton 