The trustees would like to say a big thank you to Wj.uk, a leading road line marking company based in Milton Keynes, for their community spirit in renewing the very worn white and yellow lines in the Centre car park at no cost.
They have also created a second parking bay for the less able, and two yellow ‘boxes’ to allow better access for pedestrians heading to the play areas and reservoir, and for machinery to access to the field behind the centre.
The work was organised by Mai Vasudevan and carried out by Joe Stubbs and his team on Thursday, whilst the centre was closed for half term. A difficult task in the torrential rain.
Thank you it looks so much better and another improvement completed off a very long ‘to do’ list.
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.
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.
Last weekend as part of Leicestershire Heritage weekend, St Peter’s church, Thornton was open to the public, boards displaying the history of the village and local historian, Pete Leadbetter were available and created a great deal of interest for the visitors.
96 visitors came to the church over the 2 days and over £200 donated for tea and cakes.
Following changes to Arriva’s 28 service, the section of route between Ratby and Coalville will now be served in different ways to reflect lower customer demand. The services will be available from Tuesday 26th August 2025. Arriva changes can be viewed on their latest news page.
LC15A will offer a fixed route, catering to schools and commuters, as well as onward journeys from Groby.
LC15B is a Demand Responsive Transport service, that residents can call up to book.
LC15A – Fixed Commuter Provision
The LC15A will be operated by Coalville Cabs and serve all stops in Bagworth, Botcheston, Thornton and Merry Lees.
It will be available Monday to Friday, term time ONLY, allowing people to travel to Groby (Brookvale Groby Learning Campus). Pick-up times* for the LC15ABagworth: 6.45am & 7.45amThornton 6.50am & 7.50amMerry Lees 6.55am & 7.55amBotcheston 7am & 8am
*Please note that pick up times are approximate and it is recommended that passengers arrive at stops 10 minutes early.
The return times from Groby (stop opposite Woodbank Road) are at 3:20pm and 6:10pm.
Adult single fares will be £2.00 and child single fares will be £1. Free travel concession passes will be valid in accordance with current terms and conditions.
LC15B – Demand Responsive Transport (DRT)
The LC15B will be operated by Coalville Cabs and serve all stops in Bagworth, Botcheston, Thornton and Merry Lees.
This is a bookable service, operating Monday to Saturday, 7am-7pm. Passengers will need to call the booking phone number before 5pm the day before travel. 01530 833800
Passengers from the villages served can book to travel to Groby (Brookvale Groby Learning Campus), Glenfield (Near County Hall / Hospital) and Coalville (Memorial Square).
Adult single fares will be between £2.00 – £2.50 (dependant on destination) and child single fares will be 50% of that rate.
Free travel concession passes will be valid in accordance with current terms and conditions. See full details on the table below.Â
Watch the short clip below to understand what a DRT is, and how it operates.
LC15B Fares
To Groby To Glenfield To CoalvilleFrom Bagworth £2.00£2.50£2.00From Thornton £2.00£2.50£2.00From Merry Lees£2.00£2.00£2.50From Botcheston£2.00£2.00£2.50
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