There will be a team of bell ringers undergoing a training session tomorrow evening, 19th September, at St Peters, Thornton, from 7.30 pm to 9pm.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Heritage Weekend – St Peter’s, Thornton
Last weekend as part of Leicestershire Heritage weekend, St Peter’s church, Thornton was open to the public, boards displaying the history of the village and local historian, Pete Leadbetter were available and created a great deal of interest for the visitors.
96 visitors came to the church over the 2 days and over £200 donated for tea and cakes.
Organised by the Friends of St Peter’s.
Heritage weekend – St Peter’s, Thornton
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.
Church Services
Hello St Peter’s and Friends
The Thornton church service this Sunday (10th) is J22 Worship with Holy Communion, followed by refreshments. It will be led by Rev Andrew. It’s a modern service of Christian Worship, family friendly with contemporary music.
Everyone is very welcome.Â
Heritage weekend at St Peter’s Church, Thornton
Whether you have links with Thornton or are a lover of local history, we invite you to our Heritage weekend, being held at St Peter’s Church in Thornton (LE67 1AA) on:
Saturday 13th September: 10am – 6pm and Sunday 14th September: 1 – 4.30pm. •
Explore our lovely Grade 1 listed historical church for yourselves and discover its wealth •
Visit our ‘Historic Thornton’ Exhibition with fascinating insights into the history of the village •
Examine old maps of Thornton (1794-1919). •
Chat with a local amateur historian •
NEW THIS YEAR! Cake Stall – home-baked cakes (Saturday) •
Part of national ‘heritage open days’ www.heritageopendays.org.uk •
Refreshments on sale • Free entry •
Organised by the ‘Friends of St Peter’s’
Unfortunately access to the church is by steps and there is currently no wheelchair access – (but we are working on it).
Thornton church service – 13th July.
Hello St Peter’s and Friends
The Thornton church service this Sunday (13th) is J22 Worship with Holy Communion, followed by refreshments. It will be led by Rev Andrew. It’s a modern service of Christian Worship, family friendly with contemporary music. And it will be in the lovely COOL church building!
Everyone is very welcome.
Church Yard Working Party – St Peter’s, Thornton
Saturday, 14th June.
Everyone is very welcome to join us any time from
10 am until 12 noon in St Peter’s Churchyard
Even if you can only spare 30 minutes or so you would be very welcome.
Jobs include weeding, pruning, removing saplings etc and general tidying.
Please bring tools, gardening gloves
and a drink with you .
For more information please contact Shirley on 01530 230 422
Thank you
Cancelled if too wet.
Friends of St Peter’s, Thornton – membership
The Friends of St Peter’s (FOSP) are a small group of villagers who fund raise for the repairs and refurbishment of the church and grounds. Part of all monies raised are through a number of village events and some by a small membership fee and donations.
If you would like to subscribe to this very worthy cause, then please read the information below and complete the subscription form attached.
Heritage Open Days – Leicestershire ~ St Peter’s Church, Thornton
England’s largest festival of history and culture!
Heritage Open Days 6th-15th September 2024
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.
As part of Heritage Open Days, St Peter’s Church, Thornton, will be open over the weekend of 14th and 15th September for all to visit.
It’s your chance to explore this lovely Grade 1, historical church for yourselves, and discover its wealth of history.
An Exhibition in the church will provide a fascinating insight into Thornton’s history.
The church will be open between 10 am and 6 pm on Saturday 14th and from 1 pm till 5 pm on Sunday afternoon.
Entry is free. Donations always welcome. Refreshments will be available to purchase.
Any contributions towards the exhibition are welcome. Do you have stories to tell or old photographs of Thornton that we could borrow to display?
Please contact churchwarden.thornton@gmail.com
For details of other Heritage Open Days venues go to http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk
