Thorney Parish Council

Lenten Carol Service
2025-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Thorney Abbey, Abbey Place, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QA, United Kingdom
A service led by Thorney Abbey Choir to mark Good Friday.

Warm Welcome
2025-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
A chat and refreshments at the Bedford Hall. Always free!

Good Friday March of Witness
2025-04-18 08:45 - 11:00 | Duke of Bedford School, Wisbech Road, Thorney, PE6 0ST
Fenlands Family Church invite everyone to join us in a Good Friday March of Witness to commemorate the death of Jesus. We will proceed along Wisbech Road to the village green outside Thorney Abbey, then go via Station Road to Bedford Hall where there will be a short service.

Easter Fun! Event 2025
2025-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
Come and join us at the Bedford Hall for an afternoon of Easter craft and fun. There will be an Easter Bonnet/outfit parade and competition. £2.50per child to attend and every child will get an Easter Egg.
Tea/coffee and hot cross buns available
To book your place please click on the link https://bookwhen.com/bedfordhall28

Thorney Parish Council monthly meeting
2025-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Parish Room, eastern end of the Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, PE6 0QE
The Parish Council meets every month except August on the 2nd Monday of the month. Time is allocated at the beginning of each meeting for the public to raise issues of interest or concern.

Morning Worship
2025-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Thorney Abbey, Abbey Place, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QA, United Kingdom
A short informal service with interactive worship

Bingo
2025-04-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Thorney Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 15 Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
Try your luck at our popular monthly club bingo! Doors open one hour before scheduled start time. Finsih time may vary.

Messy Church
2025-04-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
Stories, games and activities for all the family.

Sung Eucharist
2025-04-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-02 11:00 - 12:00

Race Night
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Thorney Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 15 Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
8 races in total over the night – have a little drink and a flutter on the horses!

Warm Welcome
2025-04-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
Thorney Parish Council and Good Neighbours Rural Peterborough invite local residents for tea, coffee, biscuits, quizzes and bingo. Held every fortnight on Friday. This is a free event to give you the chance to meet new people and old friends in the Lounge at the Bedford Hall.

What does a Historical Objects Conservator do - and why?
2025-04-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
A talk by Jayne Sheraton about conserving historical objects – the training to have this role and also why Jayne chose to develop these skills. We hope there will be some practical hints for looking after our family heirlooms. This is a free event for members of the Women’s Institute, but open to visitors at a visitor fee of £4

Sunday Quiz
2025-03-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-23 17:00 - 19:00
Test your knowledge at Thorney Exservicemen’s Club monthly quiz.

Aircrew Commemoration
2025-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
On Saturday 29th March 2025, the Thorney Society is commemorating the aircrew lost over Thorney during World War II and in other accidents up to the 1980s. Village residents and those interested are invited to come to the Bedford Hall between 2pm and 4pm to view an exhibition in the Hall, and for a special opening of Thorney Museum. This date is the 80th anniversary of a crash which claimed the lives of a Free French airman and the crew of a British Stirling bomber.

Meat Raffle
2025-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Thorney Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 15 Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom

The Off Beats
2025-03-23 20:30 - 22:30 | Thorney Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 15 Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
Collective covers band performing Ska, Punk, Mod & New Wave

Road Closures for the Keith Hall Memorial 10k Road Race 2025
2025-03-23 10:30 - 11:30
The old A47 Wisbech Road will be totally closed the length of the village from the Rose & Crown all the way to Pigeons Farm/Calman Colaiste. Old Knarr Fen Drove will also be closed. Station Road will be closed for 5 minutes at 10.30am, and for the rest of the hour it will be reduced to one carriageway.
This year we are celebrating 40 years of racing in Thorney. We apologise for the inconvenience these road closures cause. Thank you for your patience.

Thorney Fun Run
2025-03-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Thorney Park
On the day of the 10k Road Race, but you can join this shorter event and pay on the day.
Enter at the Bedford Hall or at Thorney Park. Pay by cash only.

Morning Worship with Holy Communion
2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00

Sung Eucharist
2025-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Thorney Abbey, Abbey Place, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QA, United Kingdom
A service of Holy Communion

The pFunkadactyls
2025-03-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
9 piece Cambridge band. Motown, soul, pop & disco band including 4 piece brass section. Tickets available from ticketsource.co.uk/thorney-live

Fit for Life: an interactive talk with Helen Stevens, Chartered Physiotherapist
2025-03-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
Join us for an inspiring talk with Helen Preston, Chartered Physiotherapist, as she shares her passion for helping you stay “Fit for Life”! Helen will empower you with practical ideas and insights to make lasting improvements to your health and well-being.
Her engaging talk will cover:
– Healthspan vs. Lifespan: What’s the difference?
– Key areas to focus on for better long-term health.
– Functional tests to assess your fitness.
– Simple, actionable steps to start right away!
Feel free to wear loose-fitting clothing for any hands-on activities. Volunteers will be invited to participate, making this an interactive and enjoyable evening!

Teddi the Drag Queen
2025-03-08 20:30 - 22:30 | Thorney Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 15 Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
Drag Night returns to Club!
A night of fun & laughter, with Drag Cabaret and Drag Bingo.

Accessible Crafting
2025-03-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
Thorney native, Becky Cole, is a professional dressmaker with credits on The Great British Sewing Bee and C4’s Unique Boutique, and is regularly featured Create & Craft and Sewing Street. Following an adult diagnosis of three different disabilities, Becky turned her sewing talents to educate and inspire others to take up sewing and adapt their own clothing to suit their own needs. All Access Sewing was founded, with the mission to make sewing accessible for all. Her book was the number one dressmaking book on Amazon and has sold out countless times on the crafting channels.

T.I.G. - Together in Grief Group
2025-02-27 10:30, 2025-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Bedford Hall, The Tankyard, Station Road, Thorney, Peterborough, PE6 0QE, United Kingdom
A support group for people who are feeling the effects of loneliness and/or grief. Do you miss a loved one, a pet, relationship, identity, job or health… Fortnightly meetings are £5 each. Tea or coffee and biscuits are included.
