All About Thornton

Groups and Events by type

Where a day of the week is given with a time, those events are regular, weekly or less often.

Art

  • Wednesdays
    • 10am to 12noon Thornton & Denholme Practice Champions at Thornton Community Centre   We sit and chat over a cuppa and cakes. Some of our members may paint, sew, knit, or craft. Whatever you wish to turn your hand to there is always one of us who can give advice, if needed, but it’s fine if you just want a cuppa and a chat. We also work together on group projects chosen from a range of crafts. You may wish to join in with these, or just observe if you prefer. Most of the materials are provided and the finished items may find their way onto our gift table at one of our Charity Coffee mornings or take pride of place in your home. Contact Thornton Medical Centre on 01274 832110 for more information. (updated 19 August 2022)
    • 3.30pm to 4.30pm Kids Art Club at Thornton Community Centre. ages 3 to 6, and 7 to 12. Contact Cathy on 07594 620508

Art Galleries (free to view)

  • The Apothecary Gallery, 57 Market Street
  • South Square Galleries

Babies, see Mums and babies

Book Club

  • Thursdays (2nd in each month)
    • 1pm to 2pm at Thornton Community Library

Book Sale (and Bacon butties)

  • Saturdays
    • 10am to 12 noon Book sale and bacon butties in St. James Church Hall Normally on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Updated 13 August 2022)

Bootcamps for women

See Womemnontherun bootcamps Facebook page

Bowls

  • Thornton Veterans Crown Green Bowling Club  Play in the Bradford Veterans’  Crown Green Bowling League, from April to September.   They also have teams in 2 divisions of the Monday evening league -Thornton A and Thornton B in the Carter’s Sports and Dunne’s divisions, and a team in the Wednesday afternoon league, Division 3 (Peter Gilroy – name of the Division).   Their Home games are played at Thornton Bowling Green up Wensley Bank West.   For further details contact

Brownies, Rainbows, Guides and Rangers

  • For information on all Girl Guiding Groups in the area see the national Girlguiding Association website.  The Girlguiding Association also has a website covering North-East England, including Yorkshire here.  We know of one Brownie pack in Thornton,

Cat Rescue, fund raising

Chess Club for 6-16 year olds

  • Parents welcome to stay and join in. See poster

Children under 5

  • Wednesdays
    • 9.15 – 11.15
      • ABC – a toddler group at St James Church Thornton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9.15-11.15 am from Monday 10th January, 2022. You can come any morning the cost is £3 a morning (updated 2 January 2022)
    • 11am to 12 noon
      • Rhyme-time at Thornton Library: Rhyme Time for preschool aged children and their parents/grandparents/carers on Wednesday mornings at 11am. We will be having singing, stories, rhymes and crafts. It’s free please tell anyone who might he interested. (Updated 26 April 2022)

Choirs

  • Tuesdays
    • 6.30pm for 7pm Thornton Community Choir (term time only?). At. St. James Church, Thornton Road. The class will commence at 7pm, however the hall will be open from 6.30 for registration.  £5 per week. Everyone is welcome, no previous singing experience necessary. Come and join our friendly group. (Updated 1 September 2023, but no confirmation of cost)
  • Wednesdays

Church and Chapel Services

  • Sundays
  • Wednesdays
    • 9.30am Holy Communion at St. James on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. (Updated 12 May 2022)

Crafts

  • Wednesdays
    • 10am to 12noon Thornton & Denholme Practice Champions at Thornton Community Centre   We sit and chat over a cuppa and cakes. Some of our members may paint, sew, knit, or craft. Whatever you wish to turn your hand to there is always one of us who can give advice, if needed, but it’s fine if you just want a cuppa and a chat. We also work together on group projects chosen from a range of crafts. You may wish to join in with these, or just observe if you prefer. Most of the materials are provided and the finished items may find their way onto our gift table at one of our Charity Coffee mornings or take pride of place in your home. Contact Thornton Medical Centre on 01274 832110 for more information. (updated 19 August 2022)
    • 2pm to 4pm   Craft Club.  Bring your own craft or start a new one.  At Thornton Methodist Church.  (updated 22 May 2022)

Cricket

  • Thornton Cricket Club   The Cricket Field is on Hill Top Road.  There are 3 adult teams which all play in the Halifax Cricket League, and some Junior Teams. The First XI  play in the Premier Division 1st XI, on Saturdays, and finished 5th out of 12 teams in 2022. The 2nd XI play in the First Division 2nd XI, on Saturdays, and finished 4th out of 8 teams in 2022. All home fixtures will be in the Diary of all events in Thornton section of this website.  Thornton CC also have a Twitter account

Cricket (Junior)

  • Thornton Cricket Club has cricket teams for Under 9s, Under 11s, Under 13s, Under 16s and Under 18s. It also runs an All Stars introduction to cricket for 5 to 9 year olds, promoted by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The next course starts on 19 May to 17 July 2023, registration / sign up currently open.

Crochet

  • Mondays
    • Thornton Crochet Club – see poster

(Updated 27 June 2023)

Dance for fitness

  • Fridays
    • 10am Dance Factory, Dance Fitness Classes for the over 40s, at Thornton Community Centre. Contact Kathryn on 07415 048805 (Updated 9 October 2023)

Environmental improvement

  • Thornton Goes Wild (School Wood), originally a Thornton Community Partnership project, to improve the wood either side of the Great Northern Trail from the west of Thornton  School Playing Fields.  Thornton Community Partnership has disbanded, but one former member continues to feed the birds and put up bird boxes.  Thornton Community Centre volunteers have now taken over this work. (updated 8 January 2023)
  • Great Northern Railway Trail. The group have sessions cleaning up the trail in and around Thornton.
  • Thornton in Bloom

Fellowship (see also Wellbeing)

  • Mondays (1st and 3rd each month
    • St. James’ Fellowship Group       Meets on 1st and 3rd Mondays each month, at at 2pm in the Church Hall.  Has interesting speakers and refreshments.  Details of speakers, when known are in the Diary of Events. (Updated 23 February 2023)
  • Tuesdays (10.30am to 11.30am)
  • Tuesdays (some at 2pm)
    • Thornton Methodist Church Fellowship Group  Meets on some Tuesday afternoons at 2pm in the Church Hall.  Has interesting speakers and refreshments.   (Updated June 28, 2016)

Fencing (Sport)

Food Bank

  • Saturdays
    • 10am to 12 noon Food Pantry at St James Church (every Saturday) (update 19 August 2022)

Football

Gardening

  • Sapgate Gardens Association
  • Thornton in Bloom, current work party on Mondays 1/1.30pm for one or two hours. (Updated 28 February 2024)
  • Top Royd Allotments Association , 23 Royd Street, Thornton, BRADFORD, BD13 3PR Association for allotment holders at Top Royd Street Allotments.

Golf

Health and Wellbeing

  • Wednesdays
    • 10.30am to 11.30am Happy Healthy Community Group    We are a group of local volunteers aiming to increase community spirit, promote friendship and confidence. Come and join us for a chat, a free brew and biscuits and a variety of activities at Thornton Community Centre every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 or contact us at ThorntonHHC@outlook.com

History

Knitting

  • Wednesdays
    • 9.30am Knit and Natter at South Square. Bring your own knitting or crochet projects and enjoy friendly chit chat over a hot or cold drink. Downstairs gallery.
    • 10am to 12noon Thornton & Denholme Practice Champions at Thornton Community Centre   We sit and chat over a cuppa and cakes. Some of our members may paint, sew, knit, or craft. Whatever you wish to turn your hand to there is always one of us who can give advice, if needed, but it’s fine if you just want a cuppa and a chat. We also work together on group projects chosen from a range of crafts. You may wish to join in with these, or just observe if you prefer. Most of the materials are provided and the finished items may find their way onto our gift table at one of our Charity Coffee mornings or take pride of place in your home. Contact Thornton Medical Centre on 01274 832110 for more information. (updated 19 August 2022)

Library open

  • Wednesdays
    • 10am to 1pm   Thornton CommunityLibrary open (Updated 12 May 2022)
      • 11am to 12 noon Rhyme-time at Thornton Library: Rhyme Time for preschool aged children and their parents/grandparents/carers on Wednesday mornings at 11am. We will be having singing, stories, rhymes and crafts. It’s free please tell anyone who might he interested. (Updated 26 April 2022)
    • 5pm to 7pm  Thornton Community Library open (Updated 17 August 2022)
  • Fridays
  • Saturdays
    • 10am to 1pm  Thornton Community Library Open (Updated 10 May 2022)

Litter Picking Group

  • Now organised by Sapgate Gardens Association in co-operation with Thornton Community Centre. 1st Saturday of the month from the Community Centre. See each month’s Diary of events for further details.

Live Music – For details of all Live Music, see the Diary of All Events in Thornton

  • The Black Horse has bands most Saturdays or Sundays
  • Headley Venue has regular Tribute bands, often with a 3 course meal.
  • The Rock and Heifer has Tribute and other bands from time to time in its large function room.
  • The New Tyke has Tribute bands from time to time.
  • The Branwell Sports and Social Club has Tribute bands from time to time
  • The Conservative Club has singers from time to time.
  • The Ring o’ Bells has The Crows band some evenings (Updated 6 January 2023)

Local History

Mums and Babies

  • Thursdays
    • 10am to 12noon. Mums and Babies group at South Square (updated 28 February 2024)

Pilates

  • Mondays
    • 5.45pm to 6.45pm Pilates with Jane at Thornton Community Centre   Must book class beforehand. Contact janeymstocks@gmail.com for more information (Updated 28 February 2024)

Pre-School Children

  • Wednesdays
    • 11am to 12 noon Rhyme-time at Thornton Library: Rhyme Time for preschool aged children and their parents/grandparents/carers on Wednesday mornings at 11am. We will be having singing, stories, rhymes and crafts. It’s free please tell anyone who might he interested. (Updated 26 April 2022)

Quiz nights

  • Wednesdays
    • 7pm Quiz Night at the Ring o’ Bells (updated 16 July 2022)
  • Thursdays
    • From 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Watchmaker £2 per person (Updated 23 April 2023)
    • 7.30pm for 8pm start at the Headley Venue, teams of 4, £3 entry. Supper. Book in or turn up. 01274 831215, info@headleyvenue.co.uk
  • Fridays

Rhyme-time at Thornton Community Library

  • Wednesdays
    • 11am to 12 noon Rhymetime at Thornton Library: Rhyme Time for preschool aged children and their parents/grandparents/carers on Wednesday mornings at 11am. We will be having singing, stories, rhymes and crafts. It’s free please tell anyone who might he interested. (Updated 26 April 2022)

Royal British Legion, Thornton Branch 

  • Has 2 main aims: to raise money for the work of the Royal British Legion both nationally and locally, and to give social support to ex-servicemen.  Organises the Annual Remembrance Day Service. There is no requirement for members of the Legion to be ex-Servicemen or women.  Meet at 7.30pm on the last Monday of the month. For further details contact their Facebook page.

Running (Women)

Sapgate Gardens

  • Sapgate Gardens Association was set up after local residents in Thornton came together with local councillors to create allotments & a community garden.

Scooter Group

  • Thursdays
    • 7.30pm     Tyke Scooter Club meet at the Black Horse Inn (Updated 20 June 2023)

Scouts (including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and explorers)

Singing

  • Tuesdays
    • 6.30pm to 9pm Thornton Community Choir (term time only?). At St. James Church, Tuesdays. The class will commence at 7pm, however the hall will be open from 6.30 for registration.  £5 per week. Everyone is welcome, no previous singing experience necessary. Come and join our friendly group. (Updated 1 September 2023, though can’t confirm cost)
  • Wednesdays

Slimming

South Square Centre

Thornton Community Library open

  • Wednesdays
    • 10am to 1pm   Thornton Library open (Updated 12 May 2022)
      • 11am to 12 noon Rhymetime at Thornton Library: Rhyme Time for preschool aged children and their parents/grandparents/carers on Wednesday mornings at 11am. We will be having singing, stories, rhymes and crafts. It’s free please tell anyone who might he interested. (Updated 26 April 2022)
    • 5pm to 7pm  Thornton Library open (Updated 17 August 2022)
  • Fridays
  • Saturdays
    • 10am to 1pm  Thornton Community Library Open (Updated 10 May 2022)

Walking for all

  • Tuesdays
    • 1pm outside Thornton Primary School. Walking Group, organised by Thornton and Denholme Practice Health Champions. (weekly). Led by one of the group who is fully trained. The walking routes are planned as a gentle exercise, and explore the Great Northern Railway Trail. (Updated 18 August 2022)

Walking – Women only

Weight Reduction Groups

Wellbeing

  • Tuesdays
    • 10.30am to 11.30am Happy Heathy Community Group at Thornton Community Centre. We are a group of local volunteers aiming to increase community spirit, promote friendship and confidence. Come and join us for a chat, a free brew and biscuits and a variety of activities at Thornton Community Centre every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 or contact us at ThorntonHHC@outlook.com (Updated 2 October 2022)
    • 7pm It’s worth talking about. (Men) It’s Worth Talking About is a non-for-profit volunteer led peer support service aimed at anyone that feels like they might need to talk about their life struggles to increase wellbeing. At Plenty in the Square. (Updated 2 October 2022)
  • Wednesdays
    • 10am to 12noon Thornton & Denholme Practice Champions at Thornton Community Centre   We sit and chat over a cuppa and cakes. Some of our members may paint, sew, knit, or craft. Whatever you wish to turn your hand to there is always one of us who can give advice, if needed, but it’s fine if you just want a cuppa and a chat. We also work together on group projects chosen from a range of crafts. You may wish to join in with these, or just observe if you prefer. Most of the materials are provided and the finished items may find their way onto our gift table at one of our Charity Coffee mornings or take pride of place in your home. Contact Thornton Medical Centre on 01274 832110 for more information. (updated 19 August 2022)
  • Fridays
    • 1.30pm Friday Friends (for over 55s) (FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH)  At Thornton Community Centre. Enjoy good company, improve your fitness and health whilst making friends and having a good time. Seated keep fit exercises.
    • 1.30pm The Wellbeing Café (THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH)  At Thornton Community Centre. Providing support to older people, to help build friendships and combat feelings of isolation. Join us for a few hours of fun, friendship, and the chance to socialize. Enjoy entertainment, cakes and refreshments.

Yoga

  • Mondays
    • 5.15pm Yoga Classes by Nicola Stephenson, at South Square. Must be pre-booked. Click on green link for further details. Alternative class times at 6,30pm, and same times on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Also Zoom sessions on Wednesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 6.30pm (Updated 13 August 2022)
    • 6.30pm Yoga Classes by Nicola Stephenson, at South Square. Must be pre-booked. Click on green link for further details. Alternative class times at 5.15pm, and same times on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Also Zoom sessions on Wednesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 6.30pm (Updated 13 August 2022)
  • Tuesdays
    • 5.15pm Yoga Classes by Nicola Stephenson, at South Square. Must be pre-booked. Click on green link for further details. Alternative class times at 6.30pm, and same times on Mondays and Wednesdays. Also Zoom sessions on Wednesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 6.30pm (Updated 13 August 2022)
    • 6.30pm Yoga Classes by Nicola Stephenson, at South Square. Must be pre-booked. Click on green link for further details. Alternative class times at 5.15pm, and same times on Mondays and Wednesdays. Also Zoom sessions on Wednesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 6.30pm (Updated 13 August 2022)
  • Wednesdays
    • 9.30am Yoga via Zoom, by Nicola Stephenson Click on green link for further Nicola’s Facebook page. Alternative Zoom session on Thursdays at 6.30pm (Updated 13 August 2022)
    • 5.15pm Yoga Classes by Nicola Stephenson, at South Square. Must be pre-booked. Click on green link for further details. Alternative class times at 6,30pm, and same times on Mondays and Tuesdays. Also Zoom sessions on Wednesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 6.30pm (Updated 13 August 2022)
    • 6.30pm Yoga Classes by Nicola Stephenson, at South Square. Must be pre-booked. Click on green link for further details. Alternative class times at 6.30pm, and same times on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Also Zoom sessions on Wednesday at 9.30am and Thursday at 6.30pm (Updated 13 August 2022)
    • 7.15pm to 8.15pm Yoga at Thornton Recreation Centre (updated 19 August 2022)
  • Thursdays

Youth

  • Mondays
    • 7pm Sound Youth Club, 11-19 yrs, At Thornton Community Centre. Contact Kim on 07816 082685 (updated 9 October 2023)
  • Thursdays
    • 3.30pm to 5.30pm Thornton After School Club for ages 11 to 19 – see poster for details. (Updated 4 March 2024)

Pre-Covid events are in italics, less those groups in the new list. 

Arts and Crafts

  • Tuesdays
    • 7pm to 9pm    Art Group.  All welcome.  Contact  01274 832260  Methodist Church (Every Tuesday)

Citizens’ Advice Bureau sessions

Drama Classes

Health improvement

  • Thursdays
    •  10am to 11am      Discover the Joys of Reading.  Relax while you listen to the Group facilitator read; hear stories and poems read aloud.  Discuss what you’ve heard.  Supported by Thornton Medical Practice Health Champions.     Headrow Court (open to all), (Every Thursday)

Running

  • Tuesdays
    • 6.20pm     Thornton ATB Running Club  Meet at the entrance to Thornton Cricket Club.  All welcome. Details from Chad on 07782 634194  (Every Tuesday and Thursday)
  • Thursdays
    • 6.20pm     Thornton ATB Running Club  Meet at the entrance to Thornton Cricket Club.  All welcome. Details from Chad on 07782 634194  (Every Tuesday and Thursday)

Younger People

  • Tuesdays
    • 6pm to 8.30pm     Thornton Youth Club for 11 – 19 year olds.  Run by Bradford Council.   Details: Contact Malcolm Ingham, 07582 100492. Thornton Community Centre (Every Tuesday)

DISCLAIMER  The inclusion of any event should not be taken as an endorsement of that event.  Thornton Community Partnership has made every effort to try to make sure the details are correct.  We cannot be held responsible for any errors.  Please report any errors or omissions to  aaboutthornton@thorntonbd13 (Updated 19 August 2022)