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MID-FEBRUARY 2019
St. Peter’s Church, Thornton
Collection of Essentials for local Food Banks to continue
DURING Advent and over Christmas, St. Peter’s church, Thornton, (like many other churches), collected together boxes of donated ‘essentials’ to help support local food banks. We are pleased to report that the kind and generous response was so successful over the festive period that parishioners have decided to ‘keep on collecting’, and would be delighted to continue receiving these practical contributions which do so much to help people in need. The main requirements include tinned and dried foods, UHT milk/ juices, toiletries, laundry and cleaning products, items for baby care etc. (Please ensure all food items are well within date). The best time to bring your donated items to the church would be on Sundays. Services are held every Sunday at 10.30 – 11.40am, except for the second Sunday of the month, on which day the service is at 9 – 10am. The church is open half an hour before each service starts and closes approximately 30 - 40 minutes after the service ends, so there is at least a two hour ‘window’ each Sunday. If you would just like to visit the church, the key is held at the village shop. We would, of course, love to be able to welcome you to our services too – they are very warm and welcoming. Or, if you can’t make a service, we serve coffee/tea and biscuits (and cake too if one of us has been busy baking), after each of the 10.30am services and it would be great to see you there for a chat. All are welcome and, (as they say), “come as you are!”. Many thanks.
Jo Leadbetter
on behalf of everyone at St. Peter’s
Fun time in Bagworth! BAGWORTH COMMUNITY Centre is pleased to announce some new activities, to run alongside the ones already established. Debbie Wallace is starting an exercise class for parents with babies and toddlers on a Tuesday morning between 9.15 and 9.45 am. This begins on 26th February. (And, of course, the coffee shop opens at 10 am.) The other new group which has already started is run by Leon on a Sunday morning from 11am to 12 noon. This is soft ball activities for 2-5 year olds and is proving to be popular. The established activities include a Church service on the first Sunday of the month from 9 to 10am. On a Monday there is Stay and Play from 10.30 am to 12 noon. The Olive Branch now meets on the first Monday of the month between 2 and 4 pm. In the evening there is Craft Club from 7-9pm. Bring your current craft project and meet like minded people. Circuit training also takes place from 7-8 pm. On the second Monday of the month there is prize bingo from 7.30-9 pm. On Tuesday there is Drop in from 2-4 pm where you can enjoy a hot drink, cake and a chat. In the evening Knightsbay dog training takes place. There is also a class on a Thursday evening. On a Wednesday Dance-tastic meets in the evening when it is possible to learn ballroom dancing. Jo also has classes on a Tuesday and sometimes Monday evenings. This is one of the most successful classes using the Centre
as they have won lots of trophies in various competitions. Another successful group which meets on a Wednesday evening is the martial arts group. They also meet on a Thursday evening. Many of the people attending these sessions have achieved higher levels in martial arts. On Thursday there is Messy Play from 1.452.45 pm. Also in the afternoon, the Bridge Club meets from 1-4 pm. In the evening the dog training and martial arts groups meet. The Women’s Institute meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Fridays tend to be very quiet, so if you would like to start an activity in the daytime or evening, this would be a good place to start. Last but by no means least, the coffee shop is open every weekday from 10 am to 2 pm. Hot and cold drinks and a lovely range of foods can be purchased at very reasonable prices. This is an opportunity not to be missed. If you would like information on any of the activities above, then please contact the Centre Administrator, Dave, at dave@ bagworthcommunitycentre.org or by phone on 01530 230628 on Tuesday to Thursday, between 9am and 1pm.
Markfield Community Park nears completion THE RECENT freezing cold weather has caused a bit of a delay in completing ground works especially the tarmacing of the pathways. However, as I write this article, the weather has warmed up and work has continued to finish the pathways and start landscaping. The new outdoor sports pitch is now fully open and in use. The new patio area is nearly complete and looks wonderful and the pathways are a delight to walk round. Once again our thanks go to the Parish Council in providing these marvellous new facilities for the village.
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