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Snow was forecast on 8 January, our meeting night. With none falling by 6.30pm our intrepid president, Teresa, set out from Oadby. Other members, braving the cold, began to arrive, just 16 in all. We shelved the business part of the meeting and settled down for the talk.

At our first ‘Kibworth & District Heritage Society’ meeting of the year, chairman John Freeland shared some fascinating stories and photographs about his great-granduncle, Alonzo Freeland. Alonzo was one of three well-known Victorian photographers in the village, and the photos of Kibworth from the past were particularly captivating.

Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

It is with great sadness that we learnt about the passing of Brian Thompson on 16 January 2026.

There will be a special service at St Wilfrid’s Kibworth with communion, hymns, and prayer. During this service, ashes made from palm crosses are blessed and used to make crosses on people’s foreheads to signify the repentance of sin and mortality.

FYI, please see below the opening days of banks in Market Harborough:

The history of adoption in the UK shows an interesting journey. It highlights the evolution of societal attitudes, legal frameworks, and support systems surrounding the placement of adopted children in need of stable and loving homes.

Television as we know it is one hundred years old this month - January 2026. From grainy black-and-white to crystal clear 4K, TV has been on a journey over the last century.

Ash Tree Vets now offers Acupuncture, a gentle therapy that can relieve pain, improve mobility, and support overall wellbeing. Benefits for pets include chronic pain management, (including osteoarthritis), recovery support after surgery, or neurological issues, and relief from stress, anxiety, and digestive problems. Book an appointment by calling 0116 279 3054 or visiting www.ashtreevets.co.uk/pet-acupuncture.