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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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Save Ulverscroft, Copt Oak & Markfield’s Countryside

Stop Industrial Development off Junction 22, M1- Ulverscroft

The Issue

The peaceful green landscapes of Ulverscroft and Markfield are under threat from an industrial development proposal near Junction 22 of the M1, Ulverscroft. This area is part of the Charnwood Forest and National Forest, close to the Ulverscroft Wooded Valley — home to ancient woodland, rare wildlife, and much-loved walking routes.

Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever!…

We, the undersigned, strongly oppose any industrial or warehouse development off Junction 22 in the Ulverscroft/Markfield area.

Why this matters:

Nature & Biodiversity – The site lies within a vital green corridor linking ancient woodland, hedgerows, and meadows. It is habitat for protected and priority species such as bats, owls, red kites, and pollinators.

Landscape & Heritage – This countryside is part of the Charnwood Forest landscape character area, valued for its scenic beauty, tranquillity, and cultural heritage.
Local Policy Conflict – The Markfield Parish Neighbourhood Plan (Sections 4.20 & 4.21) commits to strengthening the National Forest woodland mosaic and expanding green infrastructure. Industrial development here would directly contradict those aims.
Traffic & Safety – Increased HGV movements will add congestion and accident risk to rural lanes and the busy Junction 22 interchange.
Environmental Health – Noise, light pollution, and air quality impacts will harm both wildlife and human wellbeing.

What we’re asking for:

We call on Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council to:

Reject any planning applications for industrial or warehousing use in this location.

Protect and enhance the Ulverscroft and Charnwood Forest landscape as part of the National Forest vision.
Prioritise brownfield redevelopment and existing industrial sites over destruction of green countryside.

By signing this petition, you stand up for our wildlife, our heritage, and the health of future generations.

Can you help out by signing this petition?
https://chng.it/Wxgr99R65b