Bricklayers Arms – Thornton
Thornton Xmas Craft & Food Fayre
At the recent annual fayre there were 20 stall holders of food and crafts at the Community Centre raising funds for St Peter’s Church.
There were 9 fund-raising stalls put on by FOSP (Friends of St Peter’s) which included Santa.
On a dreadful wet and cold day it was pleasing to see that nearly 200 people attended the fayre over a four hour period.
Thank you everyone who supported such a worthy cause.
A total of  £1322.35 was raised towards the upkeep of the church.
Thornton Tea with a Twist
This Wednesday, 26th November, is Tea with a Twist, 2 to 4 pm at the Community Centre. Hope you are able to join us for a happy afternoon.
Let us know if you need a lift.
Love to you all.
The Team
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Thornton Christmas Food & Craft Fayre
This year we are pleased to have added food stalls to our popular annual Christmas Fayre to be held on Saturday 22nd November at Thornton Community Centre (LE67 1AH).
We have two halls full of exciting stalls.
Spotlighting a few new stalls this year to include.
Wildlife artist from Thornton, Alexia Claire, selling her unique Christmas cards, gift wrap, wall art and her popular calendar plus a £1 bargain box.
Markfield based ‘Time for Beer’, selling a wide range of beers from its micro-brewery in Warwickshire; gift boxed, seasonal labels, plus ‘St Peter’s Thornton pale ale’ whilst stocks last.
Natural, local Leicestershire honey from Barrow House Bees.
Jo (visiting from Devon) will be selling her own unique handcrafted pieces, combining ceramics and driftwood. ‘Inspired by nature and made with love from the wild Devon countryside.’
Thornton Calendars on sale, with wonderful photographs of the village taken by villager, and photographer, Matthew Soulsby……
….and much, much more, so you can find that ideal Christmas gift!
Refreshments will be available all day, plus games for all, the annual quiz sheet and, of course, a chance to see Father Christmas in his grotto (£1.50 per child for visit and gift).
Admission to the Fayre is 50p with no charge for accompanied children aged 14 and under.
Come and enjoy the happy and friendly atmosphere.
Raising money for the repair and improvement of St Peter’s church.
Organised by FOSP (Friends of St Peter’s).
Luke Jackson – Charity Payments 2025
This year’s payment will be made to the residents of Thornton and Bagworth on Saturday 6th December 2025, between 10am and 12 noon at their local Community Centres.
Payments are made to those who are in receipt of the Government State Pension.
The arrangements for Stanton under Bardon will be notified locally.
Jacquie Barnes (Trustee of Luke Jackson Charity).
Celebration Of Angels
This year we are celebrating angels at St Peter’s church, Thornton during the weekend of 13th and 14th of December.
You are invited to help us in this venture by creating your version of celebrating angels in whatever medium you choose. It could be decorating a Christmas Tree with angels, paper chains of angels, mobile of angels, knitted angels – anything that is angelic.
Prizes will be awarded to the best in three different categories as judged by the people visiting the celebration during the weekend.
Prizes will be given out after the Carol Service which will take place at 6pm on Sunday, 14th December.
If you are interested in creating and exhibiting your own display please let us know by contacting Sue on suembakewell@gmail.com or 01530 231625.
Download the application form for your entry
Thornton Community Centre – thank you.
The trustees would like to say a big thank you to Wj.uk, a leading road line marking company based in Milton Keynes, for their community spirit in renewing the very worn white and yellow lines in the Centre car park at no cost.
They have also created a second parking bay for the less able, and two yellow ‘boxes’ to allow better access for pedestrians heading to the play areas and reservoir, and for machinery to access to the field behind the centre.
The work was organised by Mai Vasudevan and carried out by Joe Stubbs and his team on Thursday, whilst the centre was closed for half term. A difficult task in the torrential rain.
Thank you it looks so much better and another improvement completed off a very long ‘to do’ list.
Annual Christmas Craft Fayre – 22nd November 10am until 2pm
Raising money for the repair and improvement of St Peter’s church.
22nd November 10am until 2pm at Thornton Community Centre.
Local food stalls including specialist beers, honey, jams and pickles, cakes and samosas, as well as beautifully crafted items.
Refreshments available all day.
Plus games and a chance to see Father Christmas in his grotto.
A village event not to miss.
Please help us raise money to help look after our lovely church.
Christmas Fayre – Thornton Community Centre – 14th December
Thornton Reservoir – Duck Scavenger Hunt – Half term week
