A Year’s Journey Through Rutland
A talk by David Wood, High Sheriff of Rutland 2021-22
Wednesday 4th May
7.00pm
Thistleton Church & Community Hub
Main Street, Thistleton LE15 7RE
During his year of office, David set out to visit every village in Rutland. In this fascinating talk he will tell us about the experience and what he learned about the county.
Free event.
Refreshments available before and after the talk.
The Rutland Roman Mosaic
(As seen on BBC Digging for Britain)
A talk by Peter Liddle
Saturday 26th March at 2.00pm
Many thanks to Peter Liddle MBE - former County Archaeologist for Leicestershire - for giving a fascinating talk on the latest archaeological excavation of a Roman villa and mosaic in Rutland.
From Ants to Elephants
Wednesday 16th March at 2.30pm
Many thanks to local photographer, Richard Adams, for a wonderful photographic journey of the animal kingdom with musical accompaniment. The images drew on local nature and Richard’s extensive travels worldwide.
Multum in Parvo
(The motto of Rutland 'Much in Little')
Thursday 30th September
7.00pm
St Nicholas Church
Many thanks to Richard Adams, local photographer and creator of the Rutland Calendar, for his visual and musical tour of Britain's smallest country.
The evening raised £133.50 for the Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue Trust.
The Thistleton Stories
Wednesday 25th August at 7.00pm
Thistleton Church
Tales of Travellers and Highwaymen
The Parish Records (not just a record of births, marriages and deaths)
The Thistleton Gap Boxing Match
Many thanks to Sue Hughes, local amateur historian, for sharing the latest results of her research into Thistleton's local history and heritage.
Roman Thistleton
Wednesday 28th July 2021
7.00pm
Thistleton Church
Many thanks to Peter Liddle MBE - former County Archaeologist for Leicestershire - for giving a fascinating talk on the Roman settlements in Thistleton that were excavated in the 1950s and 60s.
The Thistleton Heritage Project
Official Launch
July 17th and 18th 2021
The Thistleton Heritage Project was officially launched on Saturday 17th July 2021 by HM Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness. It was a great morning. Hannah Barclay, Chair of the Friends of Thistleton Church opened proceedings by welcoming guests and giving the background to the project. Dr Furness congratulated everyone involved in the project for saving the church from closure, creating a welcoming community facility and encouraging interest in local heritage. Sue Hughes, Heritage Lead, provided an overview of the heritage work to date before inviting everyone to view the displays and enjoy some refreshments.
Visit by the High Sheriff of Rutland
This year’s High Sheriff of Rutland, David Wood, plans to visit all 52 villages in Rutland during his year of office. On June 10th it was Thistleton’s turn to welcome him and his wife Jeffy.
The visit included a walk around the village, a visit to the church and tea with a group of residents.
It was an occasion enjoyed by all and we received a lovely letter after the visit, which the High Sheriff was happy for us to share on the website.
National Day of Reflection
Tuesday 23rd March 2021 marked the one year anniversary of the first Coronavirus lockdown and was designated as a National Day of Reflection. At Thistleton Church we lit 126 tealights, one for each 1,000 people who had died in the UK within 28 days of a positive Covid test, and observed a one minute silence at 8.00pm.
Thistleton Church heritage project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund