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We are building a list of all those who have volunteered with The Kibworth & District Chronicle since it's inception in 1978.

Kibworth Town U18 Swifts, our very own version of the infamous Wimbledon 'crazy gang', had their last ever game as a team and to increase the excitement they had secured their place in Leicestershire U18s League Cup final on Sunday 31 May. Hosted at neighbouring Harborough Town against Marlborough Rovers it was GAME ON!

What is Pentecost? It is considered by some to be the Church's birthday, marking fifty days since Easter Day, and the day when the Holy Spirit was received. To represent wind and flames it is usually celebrated with red and orange to signify 'tongues of fire'. 

The public parish council monthly meeting was held on 28^th April 2026 in the Studio at the Kibworth Community Hub.

On Thursday 23^rd April, the Y8/9 girls football team travelled to Leicester City's world class training ground for the County final. We faced familiar opponents in Uppingham Community College, having previously played them in the National Cup and County Cup final in Year 7. We knew we were in for a battle. The pitch was immaculate, the sun was shining, and with a terrific travelling support of KMA parents, the scene was set was for an unforgettable evening of football. 

The Easter Bank Holiday was busy; sixteen boats selling a wide range of items comprised the Floating Market beyond the top bridge and the counters recorded 12,000 people visiting them over the weekend. May Day was not so good as the cold north wind refused to go away.

The recently formed local Leicestershire Right to Roam (R2R) is based primarily in and around Market Harborough. The club has been busy recently campaigning for greater access for those wishing to walk or swim in and with nature.

Sunday Afternoon Concerts on the last Sunday of June, July, August and September 2 - 2.45pm in St. Peter's: 28 June Richard Rogers Songbook. 26 July Familiar Folk Songs. 30 August TBC. 27 September MOSAIC a Capella Group.

Cream Teas will be held in St. Peter's, Church Langton each Sunday from 28 June through to 27 September, between 3 -5pm.

This proposal is not about merging the two villages. It is about asking for a Review to consider merging the two parish councils.

'And now for something completely different'