A village in Leicestershire and in the heart of the National Forest, overlooking Thornton Reservoir.
Botcheston film nights are back at the village hall – 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Cost, just £5 which includes refreshments.
These are their 1st three film showings …..
For more information contact Nick Garrett – nick.garrett94@live.com
No Time to Die: Tuesday 14th June
West Side Story: Tuesday 12th July
Belfast: Tuesday 9th August
Bagworth & Thornton Parish Council
Meeting Dates for 2022 – 2023
| Date | Venue | |
| 9th May 2022 | Annual Parish Meeting | Thornton Community Centre |
| 9th May 2022 | Annual Parish Council Meeting | Thornton Community Centre |
| 6th June 2022 | Parish Council Meeting | Bagworth Community Centre |
| 4th July 2022 | Parish Council Meeting | Thornton Community Centre |
| August 2022 | No meeting scheduled | |
| 5th September 2022 | Parish Council Meeting | Bagworth Community Centre |
| 3rd October 2022 | Finance Meeting – 6.00pm | Thornton Community Centre |
| 3rd October 2022 | Parish Council Meeting | Thornton Community Centre |
| 7th November 2022 | Finance Meeting – 6.00pm | Bagworth Community Centre |
| 7th November 2022 | Parish Council Meeting | Bagworth Community Centre |
| 5th December 2022 | Finance Meeting – 6.00pm | Thornton Community Centre |
| 5th December 2022 | Parish Council Meeting | Thornton Community Centre |
| 9th January 2023 | Finance Meeting – 6.00pm | Bagworth Community Centre |
| 9th January 2023 | Parish Council Meeting | Bagworth Community Centre |
| 6th February 2023 | Parish Council Meeting | Thornton Community Centre |
| 6th March 2023 | Parish Council Meeting | Bagworth Community Centre |
| 3rd April 2023 | Parish Council Meeting | Thornton Community Centre |
| 6th May 2023 | Annual Parish Meeting | Bagworth Community Centre |
| 6th May 2023 | Annual Parish Council Meeting | Bagworth Community Centre |
The May edition of ‘Nature Notes’ by Andy Smith now available on the Nature Notes page.
AGM – 7pm 19th May 2022
‘Friends of St Peters’ organises fund raising events to support the maintenance, restoration and improvement of St Peter’s church, Thornton. An historic, grade one listed church building.
The Friends of St. Peter’s organisation, formed in 1995, works tirelessly to fund projects to maintain and improve the building. Its membership is drawn both from within the congregation and from the wider community and is supported by many of the villagers of Thornton.
Look out for the many forthcoming fund raising events planned in the village this year, which include St Georges Day Celebrations on 26th April, Platinum Jubilee celebrations 6th June, Quiz night 9th July, Open Gardens on 10th July, Scarecrow Festival and last night of the Proms 10th September, Craft Fayre on 19th November and a Christmas tree Festival in December.
If you are interested in the St George’s Day celebration don’t leave it too long to book, tickets are limited. Contact Eric Roberts to secure your place.
If you would like to support the valuable work the ‘friends’ do for our wonderful church then please consider becoming a ‘friend’ yourself by donating £5 a year to this very worthy cause.
Complete the attached form and send a cheque or cash for your subscription to the address on the form.
If you would like to offer assistance or be involved in any way with any of these events or would like more information please contact Churchwarden: Shirley Garlick – churchwarden.thornton@gmail.com or phone 01530230422
Markfield & Thornton Theatre Group are entertaining us again with “Surprise Package” a comedy set in Spain in the 70’s involving two unsuspecting British families.
Tickets only £5 each, four performances from the 27th April to the 30th.
Email emilygmarlow981@gmail.com for tickets.
Guaranteed a laugh and a good night out.
See the Nature notes page for the latest update on our residents and visitors to Thornton reservoir by Andy Smith.
Our most colourful visitor the Mandarin is back and busy making friends.
Thornton 