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
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.
JUNE 12 FRIDAY
to 6pm on 16 June Fountain Street and Commercial Street closed for works by Yorkshire Water
From 6pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC Twenty20 v. Upper Hopton CC Twenty20. It will be shown live, and viewable after, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3njtde-jJmE The full scorecard is at https://hcl.play-cricket.com/website/results/7467858.
JUNE 13 SATURDAY
to 6pm on 16 June Fountain Street and Commercial Street closed for works by Yorkshire Water
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 1st XI v. Sowerby Bridge Church Institute CC 1st XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8FW1FIh1KE A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
2pm at the Ring o’ Bells, Classic / Fancy Car Meet
JUNE 14 SUNDAY
to 6pm on 16 June Fountain Street and Commercial Street closed for works by Yorkshire Water
JUNE 15 MONDAY
9.30am to 3.30pm Green Lane, Bradford – closed from outside House number 40 Green Lane to outside House number 40 Green Lane (utilities).
to 6pm on 16 June Fountain Street and Commercial Street closed for works by Yorkshire Water
2pm to 4pm St. James Monday Fellowship talk on Yorkshire Air Ambulance
JUNE 16 TUESDAY
to 6pm on 16 June Fountain Street and Commercial Street closed for works by Yorkshire Water
JUNE 17 WEDNESDAY
1:30pm for tea and biscuits, with speaker from 2:00pm.”History of the Women’s Institute” a talk by Karen Plotr to Thornton Antiquarian Society. £3 admission which includes tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, you don’t have to be a member.
JUNE 18 THURSDAY
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Idle C, in the Bradford Veterans League
JUNE 19 FRIDAY
6.30pm at Plenty at the Square, Midsummer Supper. Surprise seasonal set menu, 2 courses. £25pp. To book either, message via Instagram or Facebook messenger, Call – 01274 832752 Or Email – plentyatthesquare@gmail.com – see poster
6.30pm to 8.30pm Verse & Sip: Letter Locking & Writing Workshop at the Brontë Birthplace, £15 All materials and refreshments are included in the ticket price.
7pm to 9pm Psychic night at the Rock and Heifer, tickets £8
9pm at the Ring o’ Bells, Blue Pig Boogie Band “For hot, greasy, fat toned ‘West Coast’ and ‘Chicago’ style blues designed for dancing Blue Pig Boogie Band brings home the bacon and delivers the whole hog.”
JUNE 20 SATURDAY
10am to 12 noon Booksale and bacon butties at St. James Church hall
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 2nd XI v. Great Horton Park Chapel CC 2nd XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
1pm to 3pm, Saturday working party for Thornton in Bloom,
JUNE 23 TUESDAY
6.30pm to 8pm. Monthly Talk: Emma Conally-Barklem ‘The High Flight: 50 Poems Inspired by Emily Brontë’s Hawk’ This is now an online only talk via Zoom. The Brontë Birthplace write: Join us for a fascinating journey through space and time as Emma discusses the process of creating an imagined world from one of the few details known about Emily Brontë. It is believed she rescued then kept a Merlin Hawk who she called Nero. Her bird of prey soars through history and the West Yorkshire landscape both quarry and predator. Conally-Barklem explores what it means to be captive and to be wild, the condition of the falconer, its lore and mystery through the enigmatic Brontë sister who stands both inside and outside of time. ‘By turns mythic, soaring, earthbound and unyielding, this collection is a dazzling addition to the Brontë canon.’
JUNE 24 WEDNESDAY
1:30pm for tea and biscuits, with speaker from 2:00pm.”Turnpike Roads in Bradford” a talk by Janet Senior to Thornton Antiquarian Society. £3 admission which includes tea and biscuits. Everyone welcome, you don’t have to be a member.
JUNE 25 THURSDAY
6pm to 8pm Decorative bowl or planter clay workshop with artist Jess Swift at South Square £25 a ticket
JUNE 26 FRIDAY (Branwell Brontë was born on June 26 1817, in Thornton)
8.30pm At the Black Horse, Mark Memphis
JUNE 27 SATURDAY
10am to 2pm The Friends of Keelham Parents Association Summer Fair 2026 They write : “There will fun to be had on our games, shopping to be done on our stalls and lots of lovely food and treats to eat at our refreshment stations! All welcome, please share amongst your friends and families.”
12noon to 6pm at the Black Horse Car Park and Front Garden, a Market in aid of a charity. They write “This June presents a fantastic opportunity to bring our community together in a fun and meaningful way! IF ANYONE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN RENTING A SPOT TO SELL THEIR GOODS AT A COST OF £10 A SPOT, ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO A LOCAL CHARITY OR CAUSE (ALL SUGGESTIONS WELCOMED). YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN TABLES ETC. see https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122179436036934080&set=a.122097653516934080
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 1st XI v. Booth CC 1st XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
JUNE 28 SUNDAY
6.30pm at the Ring o’ Bells
JULY 1 WEDNESDAY
12 noon to 1pm Police Contact point at Thornton Community Centre. Share your concerns with neighbourhood police.
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Royd House in the Bradford Half Holiday League
JULY 3 FRIDAY
9pm at the Ring o’ Bells Daz Longthorne
JULY 4 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,
12noon to 5pm Thornton Open Gardens, and at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807298996910931/ also on Sunday.
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 2nd XI v. Oakworth CC 2nd XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
From 8.30pm at the Black Horse, Natural Rhythm , a night of traditional Jamaican Ska – see poster
JULY 5 SUNDAY
12noon to 5pmThornton Open Gardens, also on Saturday, details also on their Facebook Page
10am to 12 noon, Inspired by the Brontë’s Garden: Paper Flower Making Workshop, at the Brontë Birthplace, £27.10 inclusive of booking fee
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 3rd XI v. Keighley CC 3rd XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
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.
JULY 6 MONDAY
7pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Bradford Moor B, in the Bradford Monday evening League.
JULY 9 THURSDAY
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. West Bradford B, in the Bradford Veterans League
JULY 10 FRIDAY
6pm Community meeting at Thornton Community Centre – see poster
JULY 11 SATURDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 1st XI v. Bradshaw CC 1st XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
JULY 12 SUNDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 3rd XI v. Moorlands CC Yorkshire Sunday1st XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
JULY 15 WEDNESDAY
1pm to 4pm Exploring Traditional Glass Painting at Unit 1, South Square, £85.
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v, Bowling Park in the Bradford Half Holiday League
JULY 16 THURSDAY
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v Bowling Park, in the Bradford Veterans League
JULY 17 FRIDAY
7pm for 7.30pm Bradford Salem Summer Ball at the Headley Venue – see poster for details
JULY 18 SATURDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 2nd XI v. Old Town CC 2nd XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
JULY 20 MONDAY
2pm to 4pm. A talk on Kipping Cemetery at St. James Monday Fellowship – see poster
7pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Brackenhill, in the Bradford Monday evening League
JULY 22 WEDNESDAY
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Brackenhill in the Bradford Half Holiday League
JULY 23 THURSDAY
6pm to 8pm Clay Wall Hanging workshop with artist Jess Swift at South Square £25 a ticket
JULY 25 SATURDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 1st XI v. Triangle CC 1st XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
JULY 26 SUNDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 3rd XI v. Blackley CC Sunday 2nd XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
JULY 30 THURSDAY (Emily Brontë was born in Thornton on July 30, 1818)
AUGUST 1 SATURDAY Happy Yorkshire Day
10.30am to 4pm 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.
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 2nd XI v. Oakworth CC 2nd XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
AUGUST 2 SUNDAY
From 12.30pm Car Boot Family Fun Day at the Rock and Heifer, see poster. They write: “Book your car boot spot in good time ! £12 per car. Pm the page “
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 3rd XI v. Rastrick CC 4th XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
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.
AUGUST 3 MONDAY
6.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Clayton B, in the Bradford Monday evening League
AUGUST 8 SATURDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 1st XI v. Shelf Northowram Hedge Top CC1st XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
AUGUST 9 SUNDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 3rd XI v. Outlane CC 4th XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
AUGUST 13 THURSDAY
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Wyke C, in the Bradford Veterans League
AUGUST 15 SATURDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 2nd XI v. Sowerby St. Peter’s CC 2nd XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
From 12 noon Tyke Scooter Club Multi-meet at the Rock and Heifer, B13 3RH all welcome from 12 noon onwards, food and live music
AUGUST 19 WEDNESDAY
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. West Bradford B. in the Bradford Half Holiday League
AUGUST 20 THURSDAY
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Tyersal, in the Bradford Veterans League
AUGUST 22 SATURDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 1st XI v. Upper Hopton CC 1st XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
AUGUST 23 SUNDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 3rd XI v. Farsley CC 3rd XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
AUGUST 26 WEDNESDAY
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Bradford Moor in the Bradford Half Holiday League
AUGUST 27 THURSDAY
10am to 12.30am Guided walk, by the Friends of Bradford Becks to Pinch Beck, High Birks Beck and Hole Bottom Beck, starting from Thornton Primary School. FREE but must be booked at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of-bradfords-becks-108738692691 see poster. Alternatively you can do this walk on your own or with friends, etc., by going to the Walks section of this website where details are given.
AUGUST 29 SATURDAY
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 2nd XI v. Stones CC 2nd XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
AUGUST 31 MONDAY (Summer Bank Holiday)
SEPTEMBER 5 SATURDAY
10.30am to 4pm 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.
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 1st XI v. Copley CC 1st XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
SEPTEMBER 6 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.
SEPTEMBER 9 WEDNESDAY
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Wibsey C in the Bradford Half Holiday League
SEPTEMBER 10 THURSDAY
1.30pm Thornton Bowls Club v. Queensbury B, in the Bradford Veterans League
SEPTEMBER 12 SATURDAY
10am to 4pm Open day of Thornton Antiquarian Society, with information about the recent and past history of Thornton. At Thornton Community Centre, FREE ENTRY, refreshments available.
From 1pm at the Hill Top Cricket ground, Thornton CC 2nd XI v. Bradley and Colnebridge CC 2nd XI. It will be shown live, and viewable after, on TCC’s YouTube Channel, the exact link will be here nearer to the date of the match. A link to a full scorecard will be shown here for this match on the match day.
SEPTEMBER 21 MONDAY
2pm to 4pm A talk by Wendy Bentley on the History of Wedding Cakes, at St. James Monday Fellowship – see poster
SEPTEMBER 24 THURSDAY (Branwell Brontë died September 24 1848 in Haworth, aged 31)
OCTOBER 3 SATURDAY
10.30am to 4pm 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.
OCTOBER 4 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.
OCTOBER 9 FRIDAY
7pm to 10pm at the Headley Venue Mamma Mia Maness Bonkers Bingo
OCTOBER 19 MONDAY
2pm to 4pm Glaucoma Research talk at St James Monday Fellowship – see poster
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 7 SATURDAY
10.30am to 4pm 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.
NOVEMBER 8 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 21 SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 22 SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 23 MONDAY
NOVEMBER 24 TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 25 WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 26 THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 27 FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 28 SATURDAY (Last day of the Tree Festival)
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 4pm 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.
7pm arrival Marigold Addams as Cher, Christmas Party Night at the Headley Venue, with a 3-course meal £45 – see poster.
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 19 SATURDAY (Emily Brontë, the author of Wuthering Heights, died from tuberculosis on December 19, 1848, at the age of 30, in Haworth.)
DECEMBER 21 MONDAY
2pm to 4pm St James Monday Fellowship, Christmas Party includes Food, raffle and entertainment, only £3.50 – see poster
DECEMBER 25 FRIDAY CHRISTMAS DAY (Bank Holiday)
DECEMBER 28 MONDAY (Bank Holiday – substitute day for Boxing Day which falls on a Saturday)
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JANUARY 1 FRIDAY (New Year’s Day Bank Holiday)
JANUARY 2 SATURDAY
10.30am to 4pm 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.
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