All links to further details, or other websites are in green, and normally underlined.
All exhibitions including those at the Fountain Street Arts Project, and those at South Square have their own page, press or click here. There is also a link from that page to this.
Regular events on each day of the week have their own page, press / click here. There is also a list of regular events by type of event, – press /click on the green link. There is also a list of Clubs and Groups
All items for information, such as road closures, will have a pink background, replacing the previous grey background
Those events which are not regular are described as “one-off”, and are listed under their date, below. Included in the one-off events are where, for example, there are different speakers each week at a regular event.
OCTOBER 10 SATURDAY
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
2.45pm to 4.30pm Climate Change Film, age16 plus. It is a free showing of short 50 min film about the Climate Crisis with tea and coffee and a short discussion afterwards. At Thornton Community Centre. It is a free showing of short 50 min film about the Climate Crisis with tea and coffee and a short discussion afterwards. People can book on line but this is not essential. See poster
Doors open 7pm The Richard Harris Experience live, with special guest Hobo Blues at Thornton Community Centre £10 Please book at https://thornton-community-centre.sumupstore.com/product/the-richard-harris-experiance-10th-october-2026-from-7pm
October 11 Sunday
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
October 12 Monday
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
Work is due to begin on 12 October at the Spring Head Road junction. The first phase will focus on removing the existing central traffic islands in preparation for future “improvements”.
October 13 Tuesday
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
12noon to 1pm, at Thornton Community Centre, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
OCTOBER 14 WEDNESDAY
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
Thornton Antiquarian Society. Annual Lunch at the Tyke, details at a previous Wednesday meeting
October 15 Thursday
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
October 16 Friday
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
OCTOBER 17 SATURDAY
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
10am to 12 noon Booksale and bacon butties at St. James Church hall
12noon to 4pm Meet Thornton! at St. James Church. Your chance to meet all the local groups in and around Thornton – see poster
6.30pm to 8pm Reeta Chakrabarti: Finding Belle, the Brontё influence, and what’s next… at the Brontë Birthplace. Must be booked here. £10.84
October 18 Sunday
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
OCTOBER 19 MONDAY
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
2pm to 4pm Glaucoma Research talk at St James Monday Fellowship – see poster
October 20 Tuesday
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
OCTOBER 21 WEDNESDAY
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
1.45pm for tea and biscuits, with speaker from 2:00pm. Humorous Monologues a talk by Derry Jordan to Thornton Antiquarian Society. £5 per year, £3 per meeting attended, Guest Visitors £5 which includes tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, you don’t have to be a member.
October 22 Thursday
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
October 23 Friday
Allerton Lane will be closed, from 5th to 23 October, for lighting works, from the junction with Old Road to the higher (2nd junction, with Beck Bridge Lane from the Thornton end),so no access to Bracewell Avenue from Allerton Lane.
OCTOBER 25 SUNDAY
9am to 1pm Autumn Reset -Embracing Stillness, at South Square..For more details press/click on the green link above
From 6.30pm at the Ring o’ Bells, Open mic , all abilities, see poster
OCTOBER 28 WEDNESDAY
1.45pm for tea and biscuits, with speaker from 2:00pm. The History of East Riddlesden Hall , a talk by David Chellingsworth to Thornton Antiquarian Society. £5 per year, £3 per meeting attended, Guest Visitors £5 which includes tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, you don’t have to be a member.
October 31 Saturday
6pm Light Party at St James Church
NOVEMBER 1 SUNDAY
3.30pm for 3.45 showing Sunday Cinema on the 1st Sunday of the Month (February to November inclusive), at Thornton Community Centre. Admission £3 per person. Refreshments available. Details of the next film will be shown when known.
NOVEMBER 4 WEDNESDAY
1.45pm for tea and biscuits, with speaker from 2:00pm. The aftermath of World War 1, a talk by John Chuter to Thornton Antiquarian Society. £5 per year, £3 per meeting attended, Guest Visitors £5 which includes tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, you don’t have to be a member.
NOVEMBER 5 THURSDAY
2pm to 3pm., at the Junction Lodge, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
NOVEMBER 7 SATURDAY
10.30am to 1pm Monthly litter-pick along with table top sale, Pennine Cycles bike repair cafe, Sapgate Gardens Association with their homemade jams at Thornton Community Centre – see illustrations.
11am Monthly cookery class organised by Rock and Rolls Catering and Thornton Community Centre where it’s held. This event is £2 per family and the food is available to then be taken home to be enjoyed with your families. If you wish to attend, Please message the page to say how many people and children as well as a contact number.
11am to 12.30pm Messy Church at St. James Church Hall.
From 12noon How to Speak Hip Vinyl Record Fair and Evening Soirée at South Square – see poster for details and timings
NOVEMBER 8 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 10 TUESDAY
12noon to 1pm, at Thornton Community Centre, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
NOVEMBER 11 WEDNESDAY ARMISTACE DAY
1.45pm for tea and biscuits, with speaker from 2:00pm. The Anarchy, a talk by Michael Astrop to Thornton Antiquarian Society. £5 per year, £3 per meeting attended, Guest Visitors £5 which includes tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, you don’t have to be a member.
NOVEMBER 14 SATURDAY
10am to 3pm Poetry and Yoga Day Retreat, led by award-winning poet and yoga teacher Emma Conally-Barklem. “The retreat is designed as a restorative day of mindfulness, creativity and connection inspired by the Brontës, their writing and the theme of home. Held in the Birthplace of the Brontë sisters, this meaningful and historic location will aid inspiration and provide a completely unique and special location for your day of reflection and creativity.” Costs £54.20, optional lunch £8.67 both inclusive of booking fees. Must be booked here, lunch may also be booked (optional)
NOVEMBER 18 WEDNESDAY
1.45pm for tea and biscuits, with speaker from 2:00pm. Yorkshire Air Ambulance, a talk by Charlotte Bray to Thornton Antiquarian Society. £5 per year, £3 per meeting attended, Guest Visitors £5 which includes tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, you don’t have to be a member.
NOVEMBER 21 SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 22 SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 23 MONDAY
NOVEMBER 24 TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 25 WEDNESDAY
1.45pm for tea and biscuits, with speaker from 2:00pm. The Life of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, a talk by David Glover to Thornton Antiquarian Society. £5 per year, £3 per meeting attended, Guest Visitors £5 which includes tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, you don’t have to be a member.
NOVEMBER 26 THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 27 FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 28 SATURDAY (Last day of the Tree Festival)
DECEMBER 2 WEDNESDAY
1.45pm for tea and biscuits, with speaker from 2:00pm. Houses for the Working Classes, a talk by Janet Senior to Thornton Antiquarian Society. £5 per year, £3 per meeting attended, Guest Visitors £5 which includes tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, you don’t have to be a member.
DECEMBER 3 THURSDAY
2pm to 3pm., at the Junction Lodge, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
DECEMBER 4 FRIDAY
7pm arrival Dan Patchett as Michael Bublé, Christmas Party Night at the Headley Venue, with a 3-course meal £45 – see poster.
DECEMBER 5 SATURDAY
10.30am to 1pm Monthly litter-pick along with table top sale, Pennine Cycles bike repair cafe, Sapgate Gardens Association with their homemade jams at Thornton Community Centre – see illustrations.
11am Monthly cookery class organised by Rock and Rolls Catering and Thornton Community Centre where it’s held. This event is £2 per family and the food is available to then be taken home to be enjoyed with your families. If you wish to attend, Please message the page to say how many people and children as well as a contact number.
11am to 12.30pm Messy Church at St. James Church Hall.
11am Monthly cookery class organised by Rock and Rolls Catering and Thornton Community Centre where it’s held. This event is £2 per family and the food is available to then be taken home to be enjoyed with your families. If you wish to attend, Please message the page to say how many people and children as well as a contact number.
7pm arrival Marigold Addams as Cher, Christmas Party Night at the Headley Venue, with a 3-course meal £45 – see poster.
DECEMBER 9 WEDNESDAY
1.45pm for tea and biscuits, with speaker from 2:00pm. Tips for researching your Family Tree, a talk by Tish Lawson to Thornton Antiquarian Society. £5 per year, £3 per meeting attended, Guest Visitors £5 which includes tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, you don’t have to be a member.
DECEMBER 11 FRIDAY
7pm arrival, The Four D’s as The Jersey Boys / 80s night, Christmas Party Night at the Headley Venue, with a 3-course meal £45 – see poster.
7pm arrival, Almost Pink, Christmas Party Night at the Headley Venue, with a 3-course meal £45 – see poster.
DECEMBER 15 TUESDAY
12noon to 1pm, at Thornton Community Centre, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
DECEMBER 16 WEDNESDAY
Thornton Antiquarian Society Christmas Party at The Tyke with Trish Atkinson & her Elf, details from the Antiquarian Society
DECEMBER 19 SATURDAY (Emily Brontë, the author of Wuthering Heights, died from tuberculosis on December 19, 1848, at the age of 30, in Haworth.)
10am to 12 noon Booksale and bacon butties at St. James Church hall
DECEMBER 21 MONDAY
2pm to 4pm St James Monday Fellowship, Christmas Party includes Food, raffle and entertainment, only £3.50 – see post
DECEMBER 23 WEDNESAY
There is not a meeting of Thornton Antiquarian Society on this day as it is a Bank Holiday week.
DECEMBER 25 FRIDAY CHRISTMAS DAY (Bank Holiday)
DECEMBER 28 MONDAY (Bank Holiday – substitute day for Boxing Day which falls on a Saturday)
DECEMBER 30 WEDNESDAY
There is not a meeting of Thornton Antiquarian Society on this day as it is a Bank Holiday week.
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JANUARY 1 FRIDAY (New Year’s Day Bank Holiday)
JANUARY 2 SATURDAY
10.30am to 1pm Monthly litter-pick along with table top sale, Pennine Cycles bike repair cafe, Sapgate Gardens Association with their homemade jams at Thornton Community Centre – see illustrations.
11am Monthly cookery class organised by Rock and Rolls Catering and Thornton Community Centre where it’s held. This event is £2 per family and the food is available to then be taken home to be enjoyed with your families. If you wish to attend, Please message the page to say how many people and children as well as a contact number.
JANUARY 12 TUESDAY
12noon to 1pm, at Thornton Community Centre, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
JANUARY 17 SATURDAY (Anne Brontë born on January 17, 1820, in Thornton)
FEBRUARY 4 THURSDAY
2pm to 3pm., at the Junction Lodge, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
FEBRUARY 6 SATURDAY
10.30am to 1pm Monthly litter-pick along with table top sale, Pennine Cycles bike repair cafe, Sapgate Gardens Association with their homemade jams at Thornton Community Centre – see illustrations.
11am Monthly cookery class organised by Rock and Rolls Catering and Thornton Community Centre where it’s held. This event is £2 per family and the food is available to then be taken home to be enjoyed with your families. If you wish to attend, Please message the page to say how many people and children as well as a contact number.
FEBRUARY 16 TUESDAY
12noon to 1pm, at Thornton Community Centre, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
MARCH 4 THURSDAY
2pm to 3pm., at the Junction Lodge, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
MARCH 6 SATURDAY
10.30am to 1pm Monthly litter-pick along with table top sale, Pennine Cycles bike repair cafe, Sapgate Gardens Association with their homemade jams at Thornton Community Centre – see illustrations.
MARCH 9 TUESDAY
12noon to 1pm, at Thornton Community Centre, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
MARCH 26 GOOD FRIDAY (Bank Holiday)
MARCH 28 EASTER SUNDAY
MARCH 29 EASTER MONDAY (Bank Holiday)
MARCH 31 (Charlotte Brontë died in Haworth on March 31 1855, aged 38)
APRIL 1 THURSAY
2pm to 3pm., at the Junction Lodge, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
APRIL 6 TUESDAY
12noon to 1pm, at Thornton Community Centre, Thornton and Allerton councillors’ “surgery”. Meet our councillors face to face, to discuss any concerns you may have. Other means of contacting councillors are by letter, phone and email.
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