Author: lismuller

Download from the church website http://www.j22churches.org.uk

I understand that our very own George Lee has been included and filmed by the BBC for their programme on Saturday to commemorate VJ day. There is a programme scheduled to start at 9.30 in the morning live from the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffs, then another programme later in the day. Apparently the BBC were with him for over 4 hours interviewing and filming in the garden. Well done George, we are very proud of you!

THE REALLY GOOD NEWS IS: that we are starting church services in most of the churches across the Benefice this Sunday.

Services at St Peter’s, Thornton will start this Sunday (9th August) with Morning service at 10.30 am. All are very welcome!

A full risk assessment has been carried out by our church warden and approved by the area dean.

The church has been set up so social distancing is easy, hand sanitiser has been placed in the porch and on the book case, posters reminding people to remember social distancing and to use the hand sanitiser are in place.

Both inner and outdoors will be left propped open.Places where folk should sit are clearly marked.

Service booklets will be on seats already – placed there at least 3 days before the service.

There will be no singing and hymn books will not be in use.T

here will be no refreshments after the service.

Please wear facemasks. If that’s not possible, please contact Shirley Garlick on 230422, to let her know before your arrival.

The church is cleaned at least 3 days before each service.In other words, every possible precaution is being taken.

Other services in St Peter’s Thornton for the next few weeks are: August 16th Holy Communion and August 23rd Morning prayer – both at 10.30am.

For other services in the benefice – Copt Oak, Stanton and Markfield, check our website https://www.j22churches.org.uk/

Go to the church website to download and have a good read. https://www.j22churches.org.uk/

The good news is that St Peter’s Church will be open on Sundays between 10 am and 12 noon from 5^th July but only for  Private Prayer.  Come for 5 minutes, two hours or anything in between.   You can arrive at any time between 10 and 12.

A time for reflection, peace, prayer or just stillness.  Whatever, or whoever is on your mind, be still before God.

The church has been thoroughly cleaned and all our procedures have been approved by the Area Dean.  Social distancing will be in place, and hand sanitizer must  be used to ensure everyone’s safety.   There will always be two of us supervising, and available to answer questions.

Jeff Chantrell, who was a local councillor and a former Mayor in the area, very sadly passed away on 15th June. His funeral is on Monday 6th July at Loughborough Crematorium at 11 am.
The hearse will be leaving from Highfields in Thornton, travelling along Main Street and then out along Markfield Lane. If local people would like to pay their respects, you might like to do so by lining the roadside (keeping socially distanced…) as the hearse passes by. The suggested time is about 10.20 am.

Every Wednesday 2 until 4 pm

Books, DVDs, games to borrow.  A  chat is optional.

All have been in quarantine for at least 5 days.

Drive through,  walk through or come for a chat.

The use of Hand Sanitizer which will be available is compulsory before and after browsing.

Social distancing in operation.

Take up to three books, DVDs and games.

Return if you are able once you have finished with them.

 We are happy to receive small quantities of books DVDs and Games that are in a good condition.

Manned by Delia and Shirley

 A First Response initiative.

It is midsummer’s day today and we are pleased to bring you the fifteen minute video of Thornton Open Gardens 2020. Thanks to all who took part and have shared their gardens for your enjoyment.

Great to see the sunshine again! Have you been out in your garden? Don’t forget to send your photos and videos to me so I can compile a video of the gardens in Thornton! For details go to https://friendsofstpeters.yolasite.com/resources/garden%20video%20info%20for%20website.pdf. Photos requested by 20th June.