https://mailchi.mp/rsnonline/rsn-rural-bulletin-12-may-2020?e=2599677b52
WiLL Project
If you know of someone not currently working and they are based in rural Leicestershire – the WiLL Project could help!
Work. Live. Leicestershire (WiLL) is a local project that supports residents living in North West Leicestershire, Hinckley & Bosworth, Melton District and Harborough District into employment, volunteering, training and education.
During the Covid-19 pandemic the WiLL Project is continuing to support current and new participants in finding opportunities.
Please find the attached leaflet which outlines more information on the WiLL Project.
Also, for more details about the project you can visit the website at www.workliveleicestershire.org.uk or call 0116 249 8828.
Rural Community Council – Spring 2020 magazine
Coronavirus Support Fund Eligibility
Thornton & Bagworth Community Response team

Fresh fruit & veg, fish, meat & poultry, bread & cakes – Bagworth Community centre
PB fruit and veg market stall will be outside Bagworth Community Centre on Tuesdays from 9am to 2pm.
Fresh fruit, vegetables, salads, eggs, jams etc available.

Plus ‘Nick the Fish’ will be there with his van to supply a wide selection of fish, meat and poultry – see menu below.

Julia’s Bakery – now also at Bagworth Community Centre. They are an award-winning craft bakery with a rich heritage of providing quality handmade breads, cakes and preserves for retail and wholesale customers. Their artisan treats and delicacies are made from the finest ingredients, using traditional techniques and family recipes which have been passed down and developed through generations. (Flour also available).

Next week is Christian Aid Week
“Love never fails. Coronavirus impacts all of us. But love unites us all.”
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.
There will be no door to door envelope collections this year, but your money is needed as much as ever! Go to https://www.christianaid.org.uk/ to find out more, donate online and help spread the message.

May Church Magazine – The Village Link – FREE ONLINE VERSION
The May edition includes village and church news, prayers and thoughts for this difficult time, suggested bible readings, puzzles, cartoons and the regular Thornton ‘nature notes’ article. If you haven’t seen it before, why not take a look? Please go to https://www.j22churches.org.uk/ to download yours!
Thank you to Mary and the team for producing this for our church and benefice.

Window Cleaners
Looking for a window cleaner in Thornton?
Try Chris and Dave
Usually in the village on a Monday or a Tuesday morning.
Also clean gutters, fascias etc – price on application.
Contact:- Dave on 07732 070457 or Chris – chrisrivers2007@msn.com
Keeping in touch in Thornton

