Thornton Community Centre

A Royal Visit to Thornton and a Proud Moment for Our Community

Royal Visit

A Royal Visit to Thornton and a Proud Moment for Our Community Thornton had an unforgettable moment this May when Queen Camilla visited the village to celebrate the Brontë birthplace. As part of the celebrations, several members of the local community including our own General Manager, Cathy played a special role in bringing the Brontë […]

You’re Invited: Join Us for Thornton Community Centre’s AGM

Annual General Meeting

We’re inviting all members of the community to attend Thornton Community Centre’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) — a key moment in our calendar where we reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future. Whether you’re a regular visitor, a group leader, a volunteer, or simply someone who cares about community life in […]

One Big Community Weekend May

It’s time for the community to come together again for a weekend of activities at the centre and the surrounding area. On Saturday, we are giving Market Street a little TLC! Join us for a Community Clean-Up meeting at the Centre at 10am. We’ll sweep, tidy, and freshen up our high street together – and […]

More than just books

On a warm summer afternoon, I found myself hiding behind a garden wall, being strapped into a blue furry suit complete with paws and claws. For a moment, I longed for the cool relief of swimming pools and ice cream, before securing the bear’s head helmet over my already-sweating head and took some tentative bear […]

One Big Community Weekend – March

It’s time of the month again when groups from across the village join together to bring you One Big Community Weekend. Saturday 1st March       Sunday 2nd March

One Big Community Weekend – February

There’s lot going on at the centre this weekend. Saturday 1st February sees all this… And then our Sunday Cinema returns with the Critic, starting at 3,45 on Sunday afternoon. Join us and our friends from across the village for One Big Community Weekend.

Sunday Cinema Returns

Our popular Sunday Cinema is back for another year. Starting on 2nd February and running on the first Sunday of the month until November, we will be showing some fantastic films. And here is the trailer for the first one. Tickets will continue to be £3 and available on the door of each screening. Doors […]

What’s Happening at the Centre in December

Our Christmas Market may have come and gone, and of course our Sunday Cinema is on it’s Winter break until February, but we aren’t winding down for Christmas just yet. Join us on Sunday 1st December between 3.00 – 4.00 for Sound Bath. Bathe in deep sound vibrations from instruments and a enjoy a winter […]

Christmas is coming to Thornton

Christmas is being switched on this coming weekend in Thornton. On Saturday, St James’ Church launch their traditional Christmas Tree Festival.  Opening at 11am on Saturday 23rd November and running until Saturday 30th November, this free event sees a wonderful display of decorated trees, you can support your favourite charity or cause by placing a […]

Sunday Cinema – November

This Sunday afternoon, it’s our final Sunday Cinema of the year. Join us for The Miracle Club. There’s just one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. The film stars the wonderful Dame Maggie Smith alongside Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Agnes O’Casey […]