Author: thorntonvillage

What a fabulous turn out at the Community Centre to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Saturday. For most of the afternoon the hall was full, with residents (and a few visitors) coming and going with family, friends and neighbours. Everyone enjoyed a free cream tea and a goodie bag (courtesy of the Parish Council). The visitors were able to have a natter whilst enjoying a back drop (over the stage) of the Queen’s Jubilee Trooping of the Colour and other celebratory events projected on the new big screen (purchased from a grant given to the Centre by Forterra brickworks) a great addition to the hall facilities. The younger children were able to have fun drawing and painting tiles also provided by the Parish Council.

Jane from the Thornton Club laid on a bar in the meeting room in the afternoon which stayed open during the evening whilst the live bands (Godaddydaddy and the Boodons) played music from the stage. (Courtesy of a grant made by the Community Centre trustees).

Although the event was entirely free to all – there was an opportunity for those that could, to make a donation if they wished – which they very generously did – raising £208 for the Friends of St Peter’s.

Huge thanks to all the ladies involved for all their hard work in making the event happen; from putting up the bunting, collecting the food, putting out tables and chairs and serving the teas – not to mention the big tidy up afterwards; and to regular visitor to the village, Ann, who helped with the bunting and took photographs of residents with the Queen.

Thank you – Mary, Maureen, Liz, Paula, Gill, Ann, Jane, Coral and family (and the Fox family for helping to tidy the Centre borders) apologies if I missed anyone.

The photographs can be viewed on the gallery page (a sub heading of the ‘about the village page’. I tried to make sure all were asked for permission to publish the photographs on the website – apologies if I missed anyone. If you are not happy with your photograph on the website let me know and I will remove it. Likewise contact me if you would like an original copy and I will obtain a digital one on email for you.

Commemorative tree

The Parish Council have given the Community Centre Trustees permission to plant a Platinum Jubilee commemorative tree at the rear of the Centre. I have contacted the National Forest to see if this could be a joint venture with them and had a promising reply. They hope to receive National Lottery funding for schemes/requests such as ours and will be in touch.

The recent Christian Aid collection in Thornton raised £195.16.

Thank you to everyone who delivered envelopes, were drop off points for donations, and to everyone who made a donation. 

Your gifts make a huge difference, helping people in drought torn countries grow seeds that will survive the harsh conditions.

Shirley Garlick

The Queen has arrived at Thornton Community Centre – she awaits the pleasure of her subjects to join her in an afternoon and evening of celebration.

2pm to 4pm at the Community Centre Saturday 4th June – FREE cream teas.

Please come and have a natter with friends and neighbours over a cuppa with scones, jam and cream.

Dance away the evening with music from Godaddydaddy (6.30pm to 8.30pm) & the Boodons (9pm to 11pm).

With a bar provided by the Thornton Club to be set up in the side room of the hall.

If you wish to make a donation that’s fine – monies will go towards the ongoing maintenance of St Peter’s church and churchyard.

Activities available for your ‘little ones’ – tile painting, picture drawing etc.

FREE – Platinum Jubilee ‘goodie bags’ to be given to residents on a first come basis.

Each bag contains a jubilee badge, a packet of wild flower seeds, union flags for making chain link decorations and a tea towel.

Perhaps not the safest place for mum and dad to take their three remaining cygnets on an outing today.

Thornton residents are invited to a day of celebration at the Community Centre.

The hall is open from 2pm until late – with cream teas, childrens activities, live entertainment and a bar.

Come when you wish, stay as long as you like, connect with friends and neighbours and be fed and entertained FOR FREE (apart from the bar of course – we’re not that generous!).

Yes, thanks to the generosity of the Parish Council and the Thornton Community Centre trustees – there is no charge.

However, please feel free to make a donation if you wish, to support local charities

Take a step back in time this summer when the streets of Desford come alive with its rich and fascinating history at Desford Heritage Festival 2022.

During the weekend of July 2^nd and 3^rd, Desford will be divided into time zones, from the medieval era to the world wars. A vast array of re-enactors, musicians, vehicles, actors and entertainers will bring each zone to life recreating what Desford might have been like in each era. Dozens of community groups, including the churches, schools, pubs, shops and other local businesses are involved with the staging of the festival. Residents and visitors will have incredible opportunities to experience everything from Medieval sword fighting to life in a Victorian school room and much, much more.  The village will be alive with the sights, smells and sounds of each unique time period in this fun-packed weekend. The festival will also officially launch a brand-new Heritage Trail around the village, which will be unveiled for the first time during the weekend’s festivities.  The trail of 16 heritage boards will showcase Desford’s history and provide a legacy for future generations. 

The English Civil War Society is very pleased to be providing re-enactors for one of the time zones.

The post code for the centre of the village is LE9 9GR. Car parking is at Caterpillar LE9 9JT. Access via Gate 1.

The event runs from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm on both days.

Programmes will be £5 each and will gain you access to all attractions.

Desford Heritage Festival 2022 | History Extravaganza | Leicestershire UK

desford.history@gmail.com