News

In light of the Government guidance around non-essential contact, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued advice that public worship is suspended until further notice.

Routine church services, worship and events will not take place but all four churches in our benefice – including St Peter’s in Thornton – will be open on Sundays from 10-12, for personal prayer and reflection. All are welcome, but we respectfully ask that all visitors wash their hands on entering and leaving the church, and that they adhere to the government’s advice on ‘physical distancing’.

For information regarding the current situation with funerals, or to make bookings for weddings or baptisms in the future, please contact Pauline Ashby in the usual way.

The following Groups will not be meeting at Thornton Community Centre for the foreseeable future:-

Brownies, Yoga, MTTG, WI, Trustees.

In addition, Cookery and Craft, Kurling and the Art Classes have made the same decision.

The Dance Class on Thursdays, is hoping to continue to meet.

The Neighbourhood Plan Public Consultation on 28th March,The MTTG April /May Production,Mary Pratt’s Concert on 9th May – have all been cancelled.

MESports will continue to meet on Saturday mornings, and in addition, (as a temporary measure, because South Charnwood High School , although staying open has cancelled all bookings) will move their Wednesday Class (5-6) to the Centre.

The situation nationally will change from day to day, and we will, of course, have to deal with any restrictions that apply to the Centre directly.

It is with regret that the Cooking and Craft Sessions, and New Age Kurling Sessions, at Thornton Community Centre, on a Monday have been cancelled until further notice, due to the ongoing threat of Coronavirus.

John Preston – RCC – Neighbourhood Planning Officer

Wow … what a success.

The Thornton Community centre events committee, led by Helen Robinson, brought their first charity fashion show to the village on Thursday 27th February. It was a sell out with 90 tickets sold. Ladies packed into the hall in anticipation of bagging some High Street bargains, which at the end of the night many did. Very grateful thanks to the 9 ‘volunteer’ models for making it such a fun, successful evening. Light refreshments were served before the start of the fashion parade and thanks go to Jo, Mary, Claire and Lis for their tireless work in the kitchen on the door, and selling raffle tickets.

After expenses for advertising and refreshments, £500 profit was made to add to the Community Centre funds for use towards refurbishment and new equipment at our old hall.

An email of appreciation from one of our models ……… reflects the fun nature of the evening, all the models were really good sports.

Hello All, What a fantastic evening it was. The best group of girls I could have wished for, it was absolutely so much fun from the start to the end. I’m still laughing at the dress that didn’t zip up but worn so well with a jacket over the top. The camel leggings that got to the knees. Everybody’s nerves and how we all laughed through it. I laughed so much and if we managed to help raise funds then I’d call that a very good evening all round. Love to stay in touch with everyone and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again with these lovely ladies. We could be the touring models 😂😂 Thanks again Sarah. Aka go… Go  just GO 😂😂

Watch this space I am sure there will be another one – SOS Charity Fashion Shows would love to come back – they too made a very healthy profit!

MTTG announce the dates for their next production which will be …………………..

‘Where there’s a Will’ a comedy written by Norman Robbins, described as a Murderously funny Farce!

The play will run from Wednesday 29^th of April to Saturday 2^nd of May.

More details to follow nearer the time.