A village in Leicestershire and in the heart of the National Forest, overlooking Thornton Reservoir.
A reminder from Shirley that the next gathering of the Three T’s is on Wednesday 13th December (not this week), at the usual time between 2pm and 4pm.
Meetings are always on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, sometimes confusing when there are 5 Wednesdays in the month.
Hopefully there will be ‘a bit of a Christmas celebration’.
If you would like to attend but need a lift, then contact Shirley on 01530 230422
It was a busy day for the Seniors of Thornton last Saturday (2nd December).
Firstly between 10am and midday the trustees of the Luke Jackson Charity were at the hall distributing monies from the trust fund to anyone of government retirement age.
If you are not sure what the charity is all about, then read the story I published last year. It dates back to the Spanish Armada and the Gunpowder plot.
Seniors Christmas Party
Then during the afternoon about 60 ‘seniors’ attended the annual Christmas party at the Centre.
Huge thanks to all those who are involved in organising the party, we really appreciate all the hard work involved. It was a lovely sociable afternoon, with loads to eat and drink; and certainly brightened up an otherwise really cold wet day.
Wednesday 8th November 2 to 4 pm
Hope you will be able to join us at Thornton Community Centre tomorrow for a happy afternoon. Enjoy a cuppa, cake, and time to chat.
Do join us if you can, even if it’s only for a short while –Drop in at any time.
If you need a lift, please do let me know. Thanks.
Everyone is welcome, including well behaved dogs on leads.
All the usual Jigsaws, and board games, books, and the jigsaw ‘library’ available if wanted, and a play area for young families.
Organised by the village for the villagers.
Look forward to seeing you.
Registered Charity No. 521506 Posted 4th Nov 2023
Notice to Building Contractors: –
Minor works at Thornton Community Centre
To further improve facilities for residents of the village of Thornton and wider community, Thornton Community Centre Trust is preparing to tender, inviting quotations for the following two projects.
Builders may express an interest in quoting for both or just one of the projects as they are quite different in nature.
1 Construction of approx 22 metres in length raised decking, extending from N.E corner of original building to hall rear side door, with seating area.
2. Additional parking for 27 cars.
Project Information is available on Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council’s planning portal, reference No. 23/00929/FUL
Contractors wishing to tender please notify the Trust via: – Thornton Village website email address – thorntonvillage@aol.com
For more information about the Community Centre and the work of the trustees please see https://thorntonvillage.org/community-centre-and-sports-hall
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December 2023
The Friends of St Peter’s are holding their fifth Christmas Tree Festival at the church over the weekend of 9th and 10th December.
The theme of the festival is “Christmas Traditions From Around The World”.
If you would like to participate and decorate a tree based on topics associated with Christmas colours, please let us know by contacting Mary Gibson by email on baba.gibson@yahoo.co.uk, or Shirley Garlick on 01530230422 or email shirley.garlick19@btinternet.com.
Please note that only battery-operated lights are allowed.
Trees up to 1m (38”) high will be displayed above floor level on boards, ledges etc and all trees over 1m high will be displayed on the floor.
There will be prizes in various categories and an impressive and colourful display of trees will make the Carol Service which starts at 6 pm on 10th December even better than ever.
We hope that the winner of each category will be announced during the Carol service.
Entrance to the festival will be 50p per adult, with refreshments available for a small charge.
For more information, please contact one of the people above.
All money raised will go towards the maintenance of this lovely 14th century listed building.
There is another baby/toddler clothes swap on Thursday from 2-2.45am in St Peter’s Church. There are so many lovely, good quality clothes waiting for you – many hardly worn, and all being given away free. Last time people were very polite and only went away with a couple of items each. This time we invite you to bring your carrier bags or bin bags and FILL them with items that you think you could make use of! If you have clothes to bring down, please do so, that would be great.
Hi all, we’re hosting a charity fashion show.
A lot of high street brands (Zara, Next, The Whitestuff Karen Mirren and more) with 75% off.
All Clothes will be available to buy on the night.
Plus raffle and drinks n nibbles.
It’s at the community centre 11th Nov.
Tickets are £6 or 3 for £15 we’re raising money for sports equipment for the school.
If anyone is interested contact Sam Fox via email friendsofthornton@outlook.com
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