Our Village Prison Wins Gold at Southport Flower Show!

Congratulations to our village prison HMP&YOI Thorn Cross for achieving gold medal and best community garden success at the Southport Garden Festival last weekend. After weeks of preparation, Bob Leckie and his prison gardening team designed their marvellous garden on this year’s theme of gardens in China – what an […]


42m wind turbine planned for Arley Road 1

A proposal to erect and operate a wind turbine at Moss Hall Farm on Appleton Moss has re-emerged. The wind turbine is due to rise to a height of 42m above the ground. The picture on the right is of a Vestas 42m 600KW wind turbine, although it is not know what […]


Thorn Inn Hiring for Christmas

The Thorn Inn, the village’s only pub, is starting to recruit for Christmas staff. Temporary staff are required from early December for approximately 4 weeks. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, email The Thorn Inn at: Thorn.Inn.1115@spiritpubcompany.com . Alternatively, drop into the pub with your CV.


Remembrance Day Service

Those who live and / or work in Appleton Thorn will be remembering those who gave their todays, for our tomorrows, this Sunday morning (9th November). All are welcome to join the service and laying of wreaths at the village memorial. The service is understood to be commencing at 10:15.


A gala day in prospect this Sunday (5th Oct)

Why don’t you and your family join the Park Royal Walk around Appleton Thorn organised by Hayley and Lesley on Sunday morning? A 2-3 hours walk, open to everyone . Meet in the back car park at the Park Royal Hotel Leisure Club entrance at 10 am. It’s a charity […]