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St Peter’s church, Thornton will be open each day this week from 2 until 6 pm for quiet reflection.

The Book of condolence will be available for signing.

Wednesday afternoon, 14th September, 2 until 4 pm Community Centre Thornton.

Everyone is invited to drop in for a cuppa, scones with jam and cream and much more. No charge.

Hope that you can join us.

We hope to show a video of the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Jig saws, and board games will be provided and a book swap and freebie table. There will be toys and a play area available for young families.

It’s your afternoons. Meet new friends, exchange ideas, learn new skills or just come for the company.

Just pop in and spend some time in happy surroundings.

If you would like to help with these Wednesdays, even for just the odd one, please do let me know.

Organised by the village for the villagers.

For more information contact me, Shirley, on 01530 230 422 or email shirley.garlick19@btinternet.com

St Peter’s Church is open today and tomorrow to everyone from 10 am until 6 pm.

A Book of Condolence is available for signing and tea lights.

Everyone is welcome at the church service 10.30 am tomorrow, when we will remember and honour her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

As nationally it’s Heritage Weekend and St Peter’s is a Grade 1 listed heritage building, there will be plenty of information about this ancient building available.

Refreshments available.

Out of respect for her Majesty’s status as Head of the Church, we have withdrawn our scarecrow entries. We are very sorry to cause this disappointment. However, we hope to have them on display on the weekend of our Harvest Festival.

Please let us know if you need any help by emailing churchwarden.thornton@gmail.com

Thank you.

Buckingham Palace has announced today, 8th September 2022, the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  This is a significant bereavement for our nation and will be felt deeply by many of us.

She will be missed and mourned by many.

We thank God for the life of Queen Elizabeth and her faithful dedication, humility and care for the people of this country and further afield for the last 70 years.

We pray for her family and friends in their grief as they come to terms will their loss.

St Peter’s Church, Thornton, will be open tomorrow from midday until 7 pm for private prayer.  Everyone is welcome.

There will be a Book of Condolence for people to sign.

The church bells will be rung muffled from 12 noon.

The church will also be open to everyone during the weekend from 10 am until 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  You are welcome to join the church service at 10.30am on Sunday.

Shirley (Churchwarden)

Thornton Community Centre is undergoing a ‘makeover’ as we approach the 50th anniversary of the opening of the hall in 1973.

Decorators (Johnson Wellborn Decorating – 07543 350832) have recently spent 4 days at the Centre refreshing the paintwork in the Sports Hall foyer, disabled toilet, kitchenette and locker room, creating a light and airy space.

The Sports Hall has proved to be an ideal space this year for childrens’ parties – with plenty of room for a bouncy castle in the hall. (If you are thinking of booking a party do check the height first though!).

During October half term – Glenfield Electrics will be at the premises upgrading, renewing and repairing all the lighting throughout both halls and outside.

An October treat in store (Muriel Walker)

Tuesday 13th Sept at 7:30pm

£5 including Tea or Coffee

Nick, the organiser, from Botcheston looks forward to welcoming visitors from Thornton.

Little Angels is back after the summer break and we can’t wait to see how the little ones have grown!  A session of play, songs and story. Bring your youngster and enjoy the company of other mums/ grandparents/carers. All are very welcome and there is no charge. At St Peter’s Church on Thursday (1^st) from 2-3pm.    We meet monthly during term times and there is no charge. Why not give it a try?
Hopefully see you there! 
Lis and Helen

Job Description:

The trustees of Thornton Community centre are looking to employ a part-time administrator to assist the volunteer trustees with the day to day running of the hall.  

This is a paid role with the amount being subject to discussion and the roles adopted.

The scope of the job is flexible as some elements are not essential. 

For the full role below we envisage the time commitment to be around 6 hours per week on average, although this could vary from week to week. 

You will be given full training and have the ongoing support of the trustees.

This job would suit someone looking for a few hours of work per week which can largely be fitted around existing commitments but there is a need to be flexible, particularly regarding bookings and key collections etc.  

Duties will include:

Deal with enquiries for bookings including showing people round the hall.

Maintain a booking calendar and oversee the bookings electronically on Hallmaster.

Send out booking emails, liaise with the treasurer to confirm receipt of payments.

Produce an Excel spreadsheet detailing the bookings with contact details of the hirer, day, date, time, hall, cost and keyholder.

Open and close the hall to hirers (or where necessary arrange for a trustee to be available) and show hirers where all the equipment they require is kept.

Book annual servicing of equipment e.g., boiler/electrical checks/fire alarm/PAT testing and other inspections/maintenance as required e.g., window cleaning, hedge and border maintenance etc. and keep relevant records.

Obtain quotes for repairs/maintenance.

Review the Policies and Procedures adopted by the trustees on an annual basis.

_{1). Equality statement. 2). Health and Safety policy statement. 3) Complaints, Discipline, Grievance policy and Procedures. 4) Bullying and Harassment Policy and Procedures. 5) Alcohol and substance Misuse Policy and Procedures. 6) Safeguarding Policy and Procedures 7). Data Protection and Information Sharing Policy. 8). General Data Protection Regulation and Privacy Notice. 9). Environmental Policy Statement. 10). Environmental Recycling Policy and Procedures.}

Liaise with village website administrator to update details as and when required. 

Check accident book.

Produce and circulate the agenda for the monthly meeting of the trustees.

Attend the meeting, take the minutes and circulate to the trustees.

Action any recommendations as requested by the trustees.

Source grants.

General admin.

Personal Qualities:

Basic computer literacy essential – Word, Excel, on line diaries, on line banking (viewing only).

Basic numeracy.

Must be organised and methodical.

Good communicator.

Friendly and approachable.

Must be available/flexible in the hours worked.

Background:

The Community Centre is losing the financial support from the Parish Council over the next 7 years and it is vital that the trustees generate sufficient income to make the hall self-sufficient.

The Centre celebrates its 50^th anniversary in 2023 and there is large programme of upgrades required to get the hall ready for the next 50 years.

You will be playing a vital role in ensuring the future of the village hall by managing the existing bookings and generating new bookings from regular users and visitors alike and exploring the possibility of the premises being used as a wedding venue etc.

Apply:

If you would like to obtain more details or to apply, please contact the Trustees – on email: – thorntonvillage@aol.com

Website: – www.thorntonvillage.org