Not the Street Market – Saturday 29th August
This year we are not doing the usual Road Closure, however there will be all your favourite stalls at the Community Centre. In the Main Hall, Emily Room, outside in the Garden – honestly we are considering a couple in the toilets if we can fit them in. In order to keep track of stall […]
AGM 2026 – Friday 24th July 6.30 pm
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 Thornton, this […]
Open Gardens – 2026
This weekend, 4th and 5th July 2026, was the 7th Annual Open Gardens. Originally the brain child of Thornton in Bloom the event has taken on a life and identity of its own. Organised By the lovely Nicki and Jess, with monthly meetings usually involving a hefty wine consumption, over 20 Gardens opened up […]
A Royal Visit to Thornton and a Proud Moment for Our Community
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
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 […]