WHAT’S ON: Thurcroft

THURCROFT CANCER CHARITY SHOP: September 11 – annual donation evening 7pm in Thurcroft Miners’ Institute on Katherine Street when £53,000 will be donated to local cancer charities. Tickets available from the shop on Green Arbour Road or at door.

ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA MEMORY CAFÉ: Meet first Tuesday of month at Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall 1.30-3.30pm.

CRAFT GROUP: Members worked on their sewing, crocheting, knitting, on the jewellery table. die cutting, rubber stamping, decoupage and putting general cards together.

PARISH COUNCIL: Next meeting on September 24 at Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall 6.30pm.

ROTHER VALE COMMUNITY BAND: Practise on Saturday mornings at St Simon and St Jude’s Parish Church 9.30-11am. New members will be provided with a brass instrument and expert tuition for a weekly subscription of £2. Contact Pam 07759 496810, www.rothervalecommunityband.com.

THURCROFT FRIDAY CIRCLE: Next meeting September 11 at Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall 2pm when Clive Hollin-Day will talk on Old Postcards.

THURCROFT BOWLING CLUB: Meet every Saturday 10.30am-noon with bowling instruction. Monday – men’s A and B teams 6pm. Tuesday – lady vets 2pm, men’s A and B team 6pm. Wednesday – senior ladies play double 11am, mixed doubles 6pm. Contact secretary Alan 01709 542050.

THURCROFT CRIME AND COMMUNITY SAFETY FORUM: The forum is looking for new volunteers. If you live in Thurcroft and would be interested in becoming a member, contact the Rother Valley West Area Assembly Team 01709 254145. Next meeting on Monday at Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall 1.30-3pm.

THURCROFT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: The society is now a free online history site. Contact Thurcroft Library 01709  546150 or call in at School Road.

THURCROFT LIBRARY: Every week get expert help on how to get into work. Sessions cover writing a CV, applying for jobs online, apprenticeships and interview techniques. Free access to computers and internet. 10am-12.30pm. Free six week course for computer classes on Tuesday mornings – free yet booking essential 01709 546150. Children’s Section – pop-in sessions for Rhyme Time, children to 5, Tuesdays 2-2.45pm. First Monday of month, Chatterbooks Mondays 3.30-4.30pm.

THURCROFT COLLIERY AND VILLAGE WEBSITE: Photographs and newspaper cuttings wanted. Contact Fred Gething 01709 542461, [email protected], thurcroftcolliery.weebly.com.

THURCROFT INDOOR BOWLS: Meet at Gordon Bennett Memorial Hall on Sunday and Tuesday 6.30pm to practise and compete at this and other venues during the week.

ST SIMON AND ST JUDE’S PARISH CHURCH: The next car boot sale is on October 3 9am, price £6 per car/table.

THURCROFT WELFARE BAND:  Practises each Tuesday and Thursday 7.15pm.  Training Band practises Saturday mornings. Both practise at the Band Room at the top of West Street.