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Hello lovely people

There is a churchyard working party this Saturday (29th) 10 until 12 noon.

It would be great if you could join us.

One of the jobs is to split up some of the snowdrops and plant.

All the usual jobs too.

Just bring any tools you would like to use, some stout gloves and a drink.

Do hope some of you can join us.

Love to you all

Shirley xx

St Peter’s Church, Thornton has 12 bell ringers and they will be ringing the bells on the morning of the Coronation at Thornton, Markfield, Copt Oak and Ibstock.

St Peter’s – Thornton – 9.15am to 10am

St Michael’s and All Angels – Markfield – 10.15am to 10.45am

St Peter’s – Copt Oak – 11am to 11.30am

St Denys – Ibstock – 12noon to 12.30pm

To celebrate St. Georges day this year, Friends of St Peter’s church organised an Open Evening on Monday 24th of April at St Peter’s Church, Thornton, followed by a Pie Night at the Bricklayers Arms.

The church was open between 6pm and 7.15pm for members of the public to watch the Bell Ringers rise and fall and ring various methods on the church bells.

Over 20 people turned up on the night to listen and watch, and some participated by way of chiming or ringing a bell.

The evening continued with 49 villagers and bell ringers filling the Bricklayers Arms for an evening meal – delicious pies of all types to suit everyone – followed by a ‘singalong’ to old favourites, Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem etc., ending with a rousing rendition of God Save the King.

Thank you to landlords Paul & Becky for opening the pub especially for us, for decorating it with flags and bunting, and entering into the spirit of the evening providing the music on screen and the song sheets.

There was the obligatory raffle – which raised £95 and Paul & Becky donated £144.55 from the cost of the meals – making a total raised for FOSP of £239.55

A very good night was had by all.

Thanks to Eric Roberts (Tower Captain, St Peter’s Church) for organising the evening.

Is back at the Community Centre at 2pm Wednesday 26th April.

Work on the Centre’s toilets has been completed until phase two in August.

Please come along for a cuppa, cake and a chat.

Everyone is welcome.

Shirley Garlick

Friends of St Peter’s – (Supporting – St Peter’s Church, Thornton)

Annual General Meeting to be held

 at 7pm Thursday 27^th April

at St Peter’s Church, Thornton

Everyone is invited.

Meeting Dates for 2023 – 2024

Date		Venue
15th May 2023	Annual Parish Meeting	Bagworth Community Centre
15th May 2023	Annual Parish Council Meeting	Bagworth Community Centre
5th June 2023	Parish Council Meeting	Thornton Community Centre
3rd July 2023	Parish Council Meeting	Bagworth Community Centre
	No meeting scheduled
4th September 2023	Parish Council Meeting	Thornton Community Centre
2nd October 2023	Finance Meeting – 6.00pm	Bagworth Community Centre
2nd October 2023	Parish Council Meeting	Bagworth Community Centre
6th November 2023	Finance Meeting – 6.00pm	Thornton Community Centre
6th November 2023	Parish Council Meeting	Thornton Community Centre
4th December 2023	Finance Meeting – 6.00pm	Bagworth Community Centre
4th December 2023	Parish Council Meeting	Bagworth Community Centre
8th January 2024	Finance Meeting – 6.00pm	Thornton Community Centre
8th January 2024	Parish Council Meeting	Thornton Community Centre
5th February 2024	Parish Council Meeting	Bagworth Community Centre
4th March 2024	Parish Council Meeting	Thornton Community Centre
8th April 2024	Parish Council Meeting	Bagworth Community Centre
13th May 2024	Annual Parish Meeting	Thornton Community Centre
13th May 2024	Annual Parish Council Meeting	Thornton Community Centre

NEWS OF THEIR NEXT PRODUCTION

The Group will be performing “ GOING GREEN” by David Tristram from Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th MAY 2023 at Thornton Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. nightly.

In choosing “ Going Green” , a tragicomedy, as our next production, we know that we have set our cast a huge challenge as the actors cope with the fast-paced dialogue and the various scenarios called for on stage.

Years ago, the word “green” seemed quite an ordinary one. We were encouraged to eat our “greens” and to count the bottles hanging on the wall- but that was about it! Now, however, the word has quite a different connotation when “going green” involves living an environmentally responsible life, and making choices that will help to preserve the Earth and its non-renewable resources instead of destroying them.

As the play opens, people have lost faith in the political establishment – worn down by expenses scandals, cash for questions, fat-cat bankers, austerity and riots. The whole country is crying out for a new direction, a fresh start. Step forward John Brown -future leader of the Green Party. John gives a blistering speech at the annual conference and the party faithful rise as one to greet their hero as John stands to deliver his stark message to the waiting world – “Go green …. or die”. Can this charismatic, driven man save the future ? That is debatable because John is hiding a terrible secret… one which will have surprising consequences.
We hope that you will come to discover what those consequences are. We promise to keep you wondering, guessing, and laughing too!

Tickets, (All £6), are on sale now and are available on 07438508166 or email mttg.theatre@gmail.com
Your support for your local Group is much appreciated.

Muriel Walker for MTTG

We invite you to join with us to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III

From Friday 5th May to Monday 8th May

There will be a  Coronation trail through St Peter’s churchyard.

On Saturday 6th May

From 9.30am to 10am there will be Bellringing at the church.

On Sunday 7th May

From 9 am to 11.30 am  there will be a Community Breakfast and Worship at Thornton Community Centre

On Sunday 7th May

From 12 noon to 5pm – St Peter’s Church will be open for visitors and there will be refreshments available