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Markfield & Thornton theatre group

Proudly presents …

The Hollow is a 1946 detective novel by Agatha Christie featuring her famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot.

Invited to a weekend country estate by Lady Angkatell, Poirot arrives to find a grim real-life scene by the pool: a dying doctor, John Christow, lying next to a pool of blood with his distraught wife standing over him holding a gun.

What initially looks like an open-and-shut domestic crime turns into a complex web of romantic entanglements, jealousy, and hidden motives among the weekend guests.

www Agatha Christie.com

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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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Thornton Artisan Festival update

The first of the new annual Thornton Artisan Festival’s was held over the weekend of the 26th, 27th and 28th of June 2026 and raised £2,440.90 for the benefit of Thornton Community Centre. (More information can be found on previous posts).

The money raised will be put towards the upgrading of the heating systems in both halls which is old and failing and very expensive to run (the electricity alone is in excess of £4,000 p.a.).

Following on from this success an application has been made to the National Lottery to fund 41 solar panels on the roof of the Centre to start our journey into becoming energy efficient and carbon neutral as funds allow.

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.

There was a paper quiz held over the festival weekend which closed last weekend. 50 cryptic clues to find Leicestershire Place names.

The winner of the £10 prize was Sue Black with 49 correct answers. Congratulations.

Cryptic Find the Leicestershire Place name 1 and 4Download
Cryptic Find the Leicestershire Place name 2 and 3Download
Answers to Leics Place Name Cryptic QuizDownload

This quiz is copyright of Gill Tapping – but if you would like to use it as a local fund raiser then please contact me and make a small donation to Thornton Community Centre. I have a number of this type of quiz written over recent years.

A new fund raising quiz on sweets and chocolates will be out soon. Cost £1. If you would like a copy when it is ready – email: – thorntonvillage@aol.com.

Thornton Artisan Festival will be back next June 2027 – the 25th, 26th and 27th

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Heritage Weekend – We Want Your Stories! 🌿

As in previous years we are taking part in National Heritage week and are putting together a special Heritage Weekend event at St. Peter’s Church, on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2026 to celebrate Thornton and our beautiful Grade 1 listed Church.

The event will include information on the history and birdlife of Thornton and will be suitable for all ages. 

We would love local people, past and present residents, families and friends of Thornton to come forward and share their memories, stories and photographs of our wonderful village.

Do you have a story to tell about Thornton?

Maybe you remember the old shops, schools, businesses, village events, local characters, traditions or special moments from years gone by?

Every memory, whether big or small, helps to bring Thornton’s history to life and preserve it for future generations. 

If you have a memory to share we’d love to hear from you and are happy to write your story down, record it or for you to come along to the event and tell your story. 

Please do pass on the word.

Please contact:

Shirley Garlick    shirley.garlick19@btinternet.com

Helen Robinson    helenrobinson214@aol.co.uk/

Elaine Statham    statham185@btinternet.com

Let’s celebrate Thornton’s heritage!

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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