This page has been created to show residents and visitors to the site local events of interest in the neighbourhood.

For Thornton events, please visit the Events in Thornton page

Woodhouse Eaves Art Exhibition

As in previous years, there will be a wide variety of art work on display, ranging from watercolours, oils, acrylics, pastels, pencil drawings to abstract work, collage and mixed media.

Entry is free and visitors can browse or buy, get a chance to see the work of local artists, perhaps buy a Christmas gift and enjoy homemade cakes and refreshments in a friendly cafe atmosphere.

We hope you can come and look forward to seeing you.

HARVEST LUNCH AND MAGICIAN ROD WILLIAMS

Saturday | 11 October 2025 |1-3pm | Markfield Methodist Church

Markfield Methodist Church will host their annual Harvest Lunch on Saturday October 11 2025, but this time, with a difference! 

Rod Williams, proud member of the Magic Circle will entertain, delight and astonish you with his skills. His brand of magic combines modern sleight of hand card tricks with mind blowing mind reading!  Rod is a professional magician who customises each performance, tailoring his magic to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience is had by all.  Suitable for all ages, Rod does not set out to make anyone feel uncomfortable, he wants you all to enjoy his show.  Rod will also provide a glimpse of his life journey so far, from growing up on Guernsey, to present day.

“Your satisfaction is my top priority.  Your peace of mind is my promise!”
Rod Williams

Contact for tickets
Kate Scott  | 0777 264 6842  | katescott9@me.com

Payment
£12 per person

MARKFIELD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP – 2025 PROGRAMME

Tuesday 18^th Nov                HISTORY OF MARKFIELD QUARRIES                                COLIN SHARPE

Granite has been quarried locally at least as far back as Roman times and has shaped the landscape. Commercial quarrying started at Hill Hole in the 1850s and at Cliffe Hill in the 1870s, employing many people. Some innovations made the national and international news.

Colin is a member of our history group and will tell us about the history of the quarries in Markfield and the surrounding area.

Annual membership is currently £8 for individuals and £14 for couples/ families. This includes all the talks during the year, so no extra to pay.  Non-members are asked to pay £3 on the door at each talk.  Please note these fees are subject to change at the AGM in January.

All meetings are at Markfield Methodist Church, Main Street (Opposite The Green) at 7.30 unless otherwise stated.

Website – www.markfieldhistory.org 

FB – Bygone Markfield

Further details for each talk nearer the time