A village in Leicestershire and in the heart of the National Forest, overlooking Thornton Reservoir.
The next 3Ts afternoon is this Wednesday, 2pm – 4pm 17th September.
All the usual cakes, cheese scones, and conversations etc.
Do hope you are able to join us for another lovely afternoon.
Let us know if you need a lift please.
Love
The Team
01530 230422
The latest quiz night at Thornton Community Centre was well attended as usual, with 60 ‘quizzers’ turning out for a night of fun, sharing chatter, drinks and a buffet whilst puzzling over the new quiz format, which now includes not just general knowledge questions and a picture round, but also a mix of logic and cryptic clues. All projected on to the big screen at the centre.
100 questions were answered and £51 in prize money was handed out, together with 15 raffle prizes , 2 spot question prizes and a booby prize.
£450 was donated to the Community Centre towards the purchase of new chairs for the centre.
Hopefully the next quiz will be in January.
Pop up cake stall, local history, church history, local historian. No entry charge. Refreshments available.
What a feast to find at St Peter’s, Thornton this weekend.
Everyone welcome!
The church will be open from 10 until 6 pm tomorrow, Saturday, and from 1 until 4.30pm on Sunday.
A local historian will be present both days from 2 until 4 pm, ready to answer your questions and provide local information.
Homemade cakes for sale on Saturday!
On a (forecast) wet weekend what could be better.
Its an opportunity to visit this lovely ancient building, to find out more about its history and the history of the village of Thornton, all the building work that is currently being carried out, and to buy home made cakes.
Please do let folk know about this event.
The church is open as part of Heritage Open Days which is England’s largest festival of history and culture!
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.
St Michaels’s Church Markfield is also open as part of this national event.
Hope you are able to visit.
Four local residents have approached the trustees at the Centre with exciting plans to bring regular comedy nights to Thornton.
The first Comedy Night will be on Saturday 11th October 2025 with four stand up comedians, Philip Simon, James Ellis, Charmian Hughes and Gavin Webster.
Comedy Hotspot only bring the very best comedians to their shows, and our show at Thornton Community Centre is no exception. A line up of varied styles, who are all hilarious in their own right. Add a wonderful audience to that and it only means one thing, a superb night of live comedy. We will run the evening like a professional comedy club, ensuring we have the best possible atmosphere and conditions for live comedy.
We cannot wait to welcome you to what is going to be a great Comedy Hotspot Comedy Event.
There will be a licensed bar at the centre. A raffle – prizes include a £60 voucher for the Coach and Horses Inn, Markfield, table for 10 at Bistro Live and a hamper from Everards Beer Hall.
A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Centre towards the maintenance of the Centre
To purchase tickets follow this link : –
https://www.jokepit.com/comedy-in/leicester/thornton-community-centre-comedy-night/43064
Age Restrictions:
18+
Venue opens at:
7:00pm
Venue closes at:
10:45pm
Wheelchair accessible
Travel & Parking:
Plenty of on site parking
Other Information:
Unreserved Seating – Late comers will have to sit in the empty seats remaining, irrespective of their location. All audience members will be required to sit in the designated seating area. You are buying a ticket for the show, and not to see a specific act. Refunds are not given because of line up changes.
For more information on the acts please see the links below.
https://www.philipsimon.co.uk/
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.
Heritage Open Days are England’s largest community led festival of history and culture events which celebrate our heritage, community and history.
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/whats-on/printable-area-lists/leicestershire.html
Also every September the National Churches Trust organises ‘Ride and Stride’ for churches – sponsored cycle rides and walks that raise money for the restoration and maintenance of our historic churches and chapels.
https://www.lhct.org.uk/ride-and-stride/
Check out the two links for more information on sites and churches open during September, and please drop in at St Peter’s, Thornton, to view the church and the display of local history. Refreshments available.
Limited street parking. Access from Church Lane by the Corner shop, or take a stroll along the path at Thornton reservoir and walk up to the church from the reservoir.
Very largely Early English in character; the nave and the two aisles dating from the beginning of the 14th century or slightly earlier.
St Peter’s church is Grade I listed.
The west tower and spire and the nave clerestory are Perpendicular, added in the 15th century, and the chancel was rebuilt in 1864. The north arcade of the nave has massive octagonal pillars, while that on the south side has quatrefoil pillars. The north aisle has a rare window of ‘ox eye’ design, a cusped spherical triangle. The nave has a full set of Tudor benches, dating from the 1560s their bench ends having carved linenfold panelling.
Stop Industrial Development off Junction 22, M1- Ulverscroft
The peaceful green landscapes of Ulverscroft and Markfield are under threat from an industrial development proposal near Junction 22 of the M1, Ulverscroft. This area is part of the Charnwood Forest and National Forest, close to the Ulverscroft Wooded Valley — home to ancient woodland, rare wildlife, and much-loved walking routes.
Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever!…
We, the undersigned, strongly oppose any industrial or warehouse development off Junction 22 in the Ulverscroft/Markfield area.
Why this matters:
Nature & Biodiversity – The site lies within a vital green corridor linking ancient woodland, hedgerows, and meadows. It is habitat for protected and priority species such as bats, owls, red kites, and pollinators.
Landscape & Heritage – This countryside is part of the Charnwood Forest landscape character area, valued for its scenic beauty, tranquillity, and cultural heritage.
Local Policy Conflict – The Markfield Parish Neighbourhood Plan (Sections 4.20 & 4.21) commits to strengthening the National Forest woodland mosaic and expanding green infrastructure. Industrial development here would directly contradict those aims.
Traffic & Safety – Increased HGV movements will add congestion and accident risk to rural lanes and the busy Junction 22 interchange.
Environmental Health – Noise, light pollution, and air quality impacts will harm both wildlife and human wellbeing.
What we’re asking for:
We call on Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council to:
Reject any planning applications for industrial or warehousing use in this location.
Protect and enhance the Ulverscroft and Charnwood Forest landscape as part of the National Forest vision.
Prioritise brownfield redevelopment and existing industrial sites over destruction of green countryside.
By signing this petition, you stand up for our wildlife, our heritage, and the health of future generations.
Can you help out by signing this petition?
https://chng.it/Wxgr99R65b
Our next 3Ts afternoon is tomorrow, 20th August, 2 to 4 pm.
Hope you are able to join us at Thornton Community Centre, LE67 1AH.
Everyone is welcome.
No charge. Just come along for a happy afternoon.
Please do let us know if you need a lift. Email shirley.garlick19@btinternet.com or ring 01530 230422
Hope to see you.
The team
xx
Good morning St Peter’s and Friends
Building repair work will be taking place at St Peter’s church from tomorrow, 18th August until 15th September.
Problems with the roof will be dealt with and some internal plaster works will be carried out.
There should not be any interruption of church services, though parking on Church Lane during the week day could be a problem.
Thornton 