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Thornton Community Centre Secures £19,862 National Lottery Grant for Solar Panels

The trustees of Thornton Community Centre are delighted to announce that they have successfully secured a £19,862 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to install 41 solar panels on the Centre’s roof.

The work will be carried out by local firm Bradgate Electrical Services Ltd during early November.

This investment marks a major step in the Community Centre’s journey towards becoming carbon neutral.

With annual electricity costs currently exceeding £3,600, it is hoped that the new solar panels will offset most—if not all—of the Centre’s current electricity bill, reducing both running costs and carbon emissions.

The trustees still have much more to do to maintain and improve the facilities at the 54-year-old Centre. The main hall’s central heating system has recently been condemned, and a replacement boiler is required at a cost of more than £3,500.

If you have any spare cash and would like to help the trustees fund a number of projects to enhance the facilities at the Centre (new heating, decked area, car park extension) for the benefit of the community for years to come, then donations can be made through the following QR code.

If you think you can help the trustees raise funds for the centre, please contact Gill on email thorntonvillage@aol.com with your ideas.

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Local Officer Drop In Thornton Community Centre

Wed 16 Sep 14:00

‼️ Market Bosworth Beat Team ‼️ 

☕👮 Local Officer Drop-In 👮☕

Your local neighbourhood officer will be holding a drop-in session where you can come along for an informal chat about any concerns, issues, or questions you may have in your area.

Whether you want crime prevention advice, to discuss local matters, or simply meet your local officer, we’d be pleased to see you.

📍 Thornton Community Centre

📅 16th September 2026

⏰ 14:00-15:00

No appointment needed, just drop in and say hello! 🚔💙

MB Team 👮🏻 🚔 

#NeighbourhoodPolicing #LocalOfficerDropIn #CommunityPolicing #WorkingTogether

Sarah-Louise Needham
(Leicestershire Police, PCSO 6593, Hinckley & Blaby)

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Thornton Monday Night Sports club

Did you know there is a sports club in Thornton held on a Monday evening at the Community centre?

The centre has a badminton court and equipment, two table tennis tables and equipment, and recently purchased pickleball equipment.

Why not give it a go, have fun and get fit.

Contact Paul Muller thorntonmindaysports@gmail.com.

Or if you would rather play with family and friends then you can always hire the hall (see TCC pages for cost), and hire the sports equipment for £10 an hour (£10 refundable deposit on the equipment).

Contact Kate the Centre’s administrator tccbookings@yahoo.com

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Caretaker Required – Thornton Community Centre

Thornton Community Centre, a small registered Charity (No. 521506) is seeking a reliable and trustworthy Caretaker to help keep our centre secure, welcoming and ready for our community groups and hirers.

Hours

  • Approximately 2 hours per week on average, with hours varying according to centre bookings.
  • The role primarily involves opening and closing the centre, usually at weekends and in the evenings (up to 11.00 pm).
  • Rate of pay: Negotiable.

Main responsibilities

  • Opening and securing the Community Centre for hirers.
  • Carrying out light housekeeping duties to ensure the building is clean, tidy and ready for the next users.
  • Watering and maintaining the planters at the front of the centre.
  • Reporting any maintenance or security issues to the Trustees.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check.
  • Be reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
  • Be confident working independently.
  • Be willing to follow the policies, procedures and directions of the Community Centre Trustees.
  • Take pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for all centre users.

This role would suit someone local who is practical, organised and community-minded.

Applications are invited from individuals who are able to provide these services on a self-employed basis.

For further information or to express an interest, please contact:

Delia Geary

Email: Thorntonvillage@aol.com
Telephone: 07796 391859

Closing date: 27th August