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Members of the Kibworth & District Chronicle management are sad to learn of the recent passing of two local people: Eunice Loney and Howard Mawby.

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Artisan Fayre & The Great Big Green Week

News from Smeeton Westerby

Elliott Family Takes Centre Stage at Kibworth Golf Club as Vice Captain Roger Elliott’s Day proved to be a tremendous success, with excellent weather, a superbly presented course and a fantastic turnout.

National Garden Scheme Open Gardens are returning across Leicestershire this summer, offering visitors the opportunity to explore a variety of beautiful private gardens while supporting charitable causes.

Holiday Snap, the classic British farcical comedy written by Michael Pertwee and John Chapman, proved to be a huge success with audiences when Main Stage Theatre Company staged the production in May.

On Friday 22 May we invited the Leicester Visually Impaired Bowls Club to play us in a friendly match. This is an established charity providing the visually impaired with the opportunity to get out into the community and take part in a sport which gives enormous health and well-being benefits. A great afternoon’s bowls (and tea and cakes!) was enjoyed by all.

There is a real buzz around LGS Stoneygate with our brand-new sports hall. The four-badminton court hall was formally opened on Monday 18 May. Opened by England’s World Cup winning rugby captain Martin Johnson, it marks a proud and memorable moment for the entire school community.

The Medbourne Classic, a classic car show, is set to attract around 200-250 classic cars and 2,000 visitors. It is on Saturday 27 June, and raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund, The Royal Anglian Regiment Charity, Pancreatic Cancer UK and LOROS. It takes place at the Medbourne Sports and Social Club, Hallaton Road, Medbourne, and is one of only three officially recognised Armed Forces Day events in Leicestershire. The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Leicester will open the event.