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St Peter’s church, Thornton – Holy Week

We are reaching that very special time in the church’s year, leading to the wonder of Easter Day itself.

Our services are as follows:.

Holy Week

Maundy Thursday 2nd April
6.30pm           

Fish supper                 

*AT ST MARY’S STANTON UNDER BARDON (for those who have pre-booked)

& 7.30pm        Communion               

*AT ST MARY’S STANTON UNDER BARDON

Good Friday    3rd April

10.30am         

Stations of the Cross   

St Peter’s Thornton

Easter Sunday

9-10am            Breakfast                    

Thornton Community Centre
10.15am         

Easter – Breakfast service with activities –  see poster below.  Thornton Community Centre

OR
10.30am         

Easter Holy Communion         *AT ST MARY’S STANTON UNDER BARDON

A full list of all the services in the Benefice can be found on the website: www.j22churches.org.uk/whats-on

There is also an Easter Trail around the churchyard from Tuesday 31st March to  Monday 6th April

Telling the Easter story with activities (see poster below)

Church Building Open

As well as these, please note that the church building will be open over the weekend for prayer, reflection or just to have a look around. Times as follows:

Friday  11.30 – 5

Saturday 10 – 5

Sunday 9 – 5

If anyone needs a lift to Stanton on Thursday or Sunday, please let us know.

Can we take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Easter

With Best  Wishes

From the Church Team

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The bells, the bells ….

Resident of Thornton?

Have you noticed the sound of silence on a Sunday morning lately ?

The reason is a lack of bell ringers at St Peter’s church.

Tower Captain – Eric Roberts is appealing (pardon the pun) for new members to join the team in the New Year.

Anyone over the age of 15 years and under the age of 70 years are capable of being taught to ring the bells.

No strength required.

It is great exercise, and very sociable to be part of an important village team.

Bell ringing practice is at 7.30pm every Monday evening.

Interested? Then please contact Eric Roberts – email : – roberts.eric3@googlemail.com

The role of a Tower Captain typically includes the following responsibilities:

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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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VJ Day Service – St Peter’s, Thornton

Hello St Peter’s and Friends

To remember VJ Day, there will be two short services – prayer time  – at St Peter’s church, Thornton.

One at 10 am and the other at 6 pm.

Everyone is invited to join us for a short time of prayer.

Hope you can join us.