Author: lismuller

Next month J22 Benefice will be launching our new ‘J22 Community Worship Service’, a fresh and interactive modern service in Markfield, Thornton and Stanton under Bardon.
If you are a musician, then get in touch as we look forward to growing the band over the coming months! Contact Revd Andrew on 01530 249746 or j22rector@yahoo.com

Saturday, 11th September

If you enjoy walking, why not join us on Saturday, 11th September on a Parish walk of about 8 miles and lots of stiles through beautiful countryside visiting some of our local churches: St Peter’s in Thornton, St Michaels in Markfield, St Marys’ in Stanton, the Quiet Garden at the site of Holy Rood, Bagworth, and Cross Hills Baptist Church.

The walk starts at the Lych-gate at St Peter’s Church in Thornton (LE67 1AA) and heads to Markfield following the Leicestershire Round through Brown’s Wood.  From here our path takes us to Stanton, and then onto Bagworth, and finally back to Thornton through the new woodlands.

We will leave Thornton at 11 am.  You will need to bring drinks and a packed lunch.  Footwear suitable for walking is necessary. If you would like more information or you would like to take part,  please contact William & Shirley on 01530 230422

Someone has come forward and apologised and the matter has now been dealt with. Thanks

It’s very upsetting when  monuments in the churchyard for village people who have died are damaged. Sadly this is what has happened this evening, 26^th July in St Peter’s churchyard around  6 to 6.30 pm.

A youth seemingly took pot shots at some of the monuments on the south side of the public footpath by throwing granite rocks at them. The top of one monument, an urn dedicated to Arthur Hurd, has been broken into several pieces, and another dedicated to Thomas and Lucy Ellen Smith is slightly damaged.  

If any one has any information or CCTV footage please contact churchwarden.thornton@gmail.com or Leicestershire police, incident number 51826721

Take time to enjoy this 16 minute video of the beautiful gardens in our village of Thornton.

If you enjoy viewing, please consider making a JUST GIVING donation to The Friends of St Peter’s Church at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thornton-open-gardens-2021.  (the link also appears in the info below the video for your convenience)

Many thanks to all who have taken part and invited us to share your garden!

A huge thank you to everyone in Thornton who helped to raise the wonderful total of £648.44 for Christian Aid this year.

Well done to everyone, especially to the 8 folk who delivered the envelopes, the drop off points and the  treasurers for this event. 

We are so privileged to live in this country where we have water, energy supplies, and sewage disposal so readily available.

It is great to be able to help in some small way those who are so less fortunate than us.

Organised by Friends of St Peter’s, Thornton

Take photos of your Thornton or Merry Lees garden during the first three weeks of June and be part of the village video for us all to enjoy.

To take part please note the following

• use your phone or camera to take photos, a video or a combination.
• Please take them in landscape, rather than portrait if possible.
• Videos should aim to be up to one minute in length. Longer videos (absolute max of 3 minutes please) can be sent in but it is possible that I may need to edit them down to one minute, depending on response.
• If sending only photos, please send a maximum of 12
• You may appear in your photo/video if you wish but the aim is to show the beauty and diversity of the gardens.
• I will not attach any precise addresses or surnames, but would ideally like to use first names of those whose gardens they are, and the road you live in.   Please let me know which you would prefer and make clear if you wish to be totally anonymous.
• Maximum individual e-mail size 15MB please
• For multiple photos or for videos, please e-mail me first so we can arrange how they can be sent to me; or share with me on Onedrive, Dropbox or some other cloud method!
• To Contact me or send your photos, send to thornton.opengardens@outlook.com
• All videos and photos must be received by 20th June

Last year’s video has been watched over 1500 times!  
Virtual Open Gardens 2021 will be available to view on Youtube in early July. 
Lis Muller

Now that we are printing and distributing it again, it is no longer available online. However, you can read the monthly letter on the J22 website https://www.j22churches.org.uk/.

The Village Link magazine can be delivered to your door for just £5 per year (50p a copy for 10 issues). If you are interested in receiving a regular copy please contact Peter Maynard on 01530 249430

Christian Aid week runs from Monday 10^th May until Sunday 16^th May.

If you would like to donate to Christian Aid please pass your donation in the sealed envelope, which will be delivered to you shortly, to one of the following addresses: The Corner Shop; 23 Main Street; 1 Beech Drive; 2 Highfields; 221 Main Street; 232 Main Street

Thank you, Shirley (230 422)

For more info on Christian Aid visit http://www.christianaid.org.uk

‘Little Angels’ is set to return Thursdays from June- group for babes, toddlers and preschoolers & their adults.

HOWEVER – Jayne and I will be at the small play area behind the community centre tomorrow (6th) from 2.30-3pm. If you and your youngster(s) are free on Thursdays, why not come along for a play and say hello! It’ll be great to meet you/see you again after so long!

The group normally meets on the first Thursday of the month on term-time, at St Peter’s 2-3pm, starting back on June 3rd. Little Angels is free and offers play, singing, stories and friendship. All very welcome!