This year the theme for decorating the Christmas trees was ‘a Green Christmas’ with the emphasis on using anything that could or would be recycled.

Visitors were able to visit St Peter’s Church  during a period of 9 hours over the two days, Voting slips were available for those who wished to vote for either one or more of their favourite trees in the three categories.

The winners in each category were:

a) Best Adult: Tree No. 8 – ‘Nature’s Decorations’. Submitted by 3Ts group.

b) Best Children/Family: Tree No. 6 – ‘A ‘Green’ Green Christmas’ submitted by Little Angels church group.

c) Most Ingenious/Original Design: Tree No. 3 – ‘Merry Eggmas’ submitted by Friends of Thornton Primary School.

A total of £109 was given in donations by visitors over the two days. This was from the 50p entrance fee and donations for refreshments.

There were an impressive 144 visitors to the church.

The event was organised by the Friends of St Peter’s (FOSP). An annual event and part of their fund raising efforts to support the maintenance of the church and churchyard.

Below is a selection of photographs of some of the trees and decorations in the church ~ taken by local photographer Ann Barwell.

Good morning everyone

The Christmas Tree Festival starts today at 11am!  The trees and the church look beautiful, already for people to visit.

There is an opportunity to write a message to Martin on his ‘retirement ‘ next Sunday, 22^nd December, and to make a donation for him if you would like.

The Carol Service – 9 Lessons and Carols – takes place tomorrow, Sunday from 6 pm and will be followed by refreshments and mulled wine.

Over the weekend the church will be open as follows:

Saturday – 11am to 5pm

Sunday  – 2pm until 5pm.

Refreshments available.

Hope you can visit.  Everyone is welcome.

Shirley and the team.

It was lovely to see so many at the last meeting of the year on Wednesday 4th December.

We wish all our ‘regulars’ a really lovely happy Christmas and healthy New Year.

The ‘team’ look forward to seeing you and to welcoming lots of new faces in the New Year.

Three T’s will meet on the following dates in 2025:

Jan 8^th  and  22^nd                                                                                         

Feb   5^th  and  19^th

March   5^th  and  19^th                                                                             

April   2^nd  and  16^th and 30^th

May   14^th  and  28^th                                                                                

June  11^th  and  25^th

July    9^th  and  23^rd                                                                                    

Aug   6^th  and  20^th

Sept   3^rd  and  17^th                                                                                  

Oct   1^st  and  15^th   and   29^th

Nov  12^th  and  26^th                                                                                  

Dec 3^rd

And don’t forget the book club that starts in January at Thornton Nurseries – contact Shirley for more information – shirley.garlick19@btinternet.com

Shirley & the ‘team’ xx

Proudly present their latest interactive murder mystery at Thornton Community centre from Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th January ’25.

All tickets £8 ~ book now to avoid disappointment.

See poster for contact details.

Cafe style seating ~ bring your own food and drink.

Fancy dress optional.

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024 19:00

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of Bagworth and Thornton Parish Council will be held on Monday 2nd December 2024, at Thornton Community Centre, commencing promptly at 7.00pm for the transaction of the business detailed on the agenda. The public and media are cordially invited to attend and present questions pertaining to items on the agenda only.Venue:Thornton Community CentreContact:Parish ClerkAgenda:2024 12 02 B&TPC Meeting Summons & Agenda (PDF, 87 Kb)

Another very successful and happy day raising £1500! Wow! A huge thank you to everyone who supported it. And a massive thank you to the lovely team who helped put the event on, and of course all the stall holders without whom the event could not happen.

Cafe ladies, Raffle, Cakes, Games, Santa and his elf, Colin and his engines Gemini, Folk on the door, Stall holders, and all those behind the scene – Thank you!

Not forgetting a big thank to the trustees of the Community centre for getting the new toilets, kitchen and Sports hall ceiling replaced and repainted in time for the event. A massive costly project that took several weeks to complete.

Thornton, you are amazing. So many stall holders commented on how friendly and happy the fayre is, and how much they enjoy this craft fayre above others.

Thank you everyone. Thank you.

The Friends of St Peter’s (FOSP)

Shirley G