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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.

The Kibworth Art Lovers’ new programme for 2026/27 began in September with a fascinating presentation and demo by professional printmaker, Kevin Holdaway.

LGS Stoneygate, in Great Glen, is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new home from home Pre-school. The first children started from September 2026.

September always has back-to-school vibes for me – and as an unapologetic, self-confessed lover of learning, I am absolutely OK with this! I love reflecting on summer, when routines can ease as we enjoy long days and warm evenings, but I also enjoy stepping back into structure and finding a rhythm to life.

VASL Community Champions has a ‘new old’ recruit in the form of Hannah, who has moved across after 14 years of supporting unpaid family carers at VASL.

Thank you to everyone who came to our Murder Mystery and, with donations for programmes, raffle and loose change, we have sent a total of £225 to Rainbow’s Children’s Hospice.

MHBS has launched a new ‘Rent to Own’ initiative that will help local renters build a pathway to homeownership. Eligible tenants living in one of five newly renovated flats in the heart of Market Harborough will, when they are ready to buy their first home, receive 60% of the rent they have paid for up to three years back towards their housing deposit.

This month features two bird species seen locally that have probably arrived from northern Canada.

This service was held on 27 September. It was attended by children and parents from the Pre-School, who sang a Harvest Song for us. They also helped to decorate the church with a large scarecrow.

De Montfort University (DMU) has launched Zandra Rhodes: Archive Unfolded. It showcases thousands of items from Dame Zandra Rhodes’ 1964–2025 archive, donated following her 2023 honorary doctorate. The gift, managed via the Zandra Rhodes Foundation (est. 2020), aims to use the collection as a learning resource. Rhodes said: “I formed the foundation when I realised my archive could do more than sit in storage. After seeing DMU’s facilities, I wanted to inspire future creative minds.”

After what seemed a social whirl during the last two months, things are pretty quiet here in Smeeton Westerby. However, as we head towards Christmas, the events really start to ramp up again.

Fawlty Towers comes to Kibworth!

This November marks three years since I opened Aesthetics at 51 here in Kibworth.

Saturday 28 November

Long ago and far away there was a farmer whose greatest wealth was a four-year-old mare.  Imagine the farmer’s surprise when one morning he saw that his horse had been joined by a fine wild stallion. His neighbours praised him for his good fortune: the farmer smiled and said, "Maybe".

Folk passing by Illston village hall last Thursday night would wonder what was going on. In fact we'd forgive them for thinking contractors were in, doing major repairs - not a bit of it!! Michelle came to demonstrate how to decorate a tote bag. Not so interesting you might think, but think again.