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McSmith Events – Comedy Night

A new events company based in Thornton, McSmith Events, hosted their first event at Thornton Community Centre on Saturday 11th October.

Together with Comedy Hotspot they brought the first of what is hoped to be many Comedy nights to Thornton.

It was a hoot, three excellent comedians and a very funny host entertained us over a two and a half hour period, with the occasional short break to replenish our drinks from the bar set up in the meeting room and kitchen.

Don’t miss the next one on Friday 20th February 2026 – tickets available soon.

All in all a thoroughly enjoyable evening and something very different for Thornton.

In keeping with their ethos, McSmith Events ran a raffle with some excellent prizes, to raise money for the Community Centre (a charitable organisation that relies on donations, grants and bookings). Plus promised a £1 from every ticket sold to be donated to the centre.

The Trustees sincerely thank McSmith Events for their donation of £204 towards the running costs of the Centre.

McSmith Events are a family-run company based in Thornton, Leicestershire, bringing top-quality entertainment to local community spaces.

From comedy nights to quizzes and parties, our events supports talent, community spaces, and good causes.

Email – info@mcsmithevents.co.uk

Mobile – 07359 894186

Website – https://www.facebook.com/people/McSmith-Events/61578637385404/#

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Calendar 2026 – Thornton, Leicestershire

I am very pleased to announce that a beautiful 2026 Thornton Village Calendar, with photographs by Matthew Soulsby, is now available to buy.


Early Bird Special – on sale for £8.50 each, until November 1st when they will be on sale for £10.

Cash on delivery is available locally, or please direct message me for bank transfer details, if you prefer.

A large percentage of the net profit will go to St Peters Church.

If you would like one or more then please send me a direct message, including the number of calendars you would like to purchase, as well as your address for delivery.

I will deliver personally if the delivery is within Thornton, Bagworth and surrounding villages. If outside this area, a delivery charge will be added to the cost.

I have a limited number so please make sure not to miss out on a wonderful stocking filler.

Thank you for all your support.

Matthew Soulsby.

(Matthew can be contacted through his Facebook page – https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1558687135117971&set=a.119243165729049).

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Thornton Community Centre – Thank the Reader family

The trustees at Thornton Community Centre would like to thank the Reader family for their kind donation on behalf of village resident Phil Reader who passed away recently.

“Just to let you know, with thanks to those who donated in memory of Phil Reader, I’ve transferred £320 to Thornton Community Centre Fund.

Dad enjoyed many evenings over the years playing badminton in the hall and generally at village fêtes held at the Centre he would be running the ice-cream stall! 

So nice that, thanks to the Trustees, Thornton Community Centre continues to thrive and be such a valuable place for the local community to enjoy activities and join together. I know dad would be pleased”

Wishing you all the very best for the future,

With thanks and kindest regards,

Sue and the Reader family

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St Peter’s Churchyard, Thornton path partly closed

Part of the public footpath through the churchyard is closed temporarily because of the danger of falling branches from a very poorly silver birch tree.

Access through the churchyard is now through the new churchyard.

There is a branch directly over the footpath about to fall. One branch fell while we were in the church yard.  Two pigeons landed on it, and crash!

Permission is being sought to remove the tree as soon as possible.

 

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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.

Friends of St Peter’s subscription formDownload