New From Smeeton Westerby – September 2024
Summer in Smeeton Westerby brought with it some really enjoyable and successful events. Our CoCo (coffee and conversation) mornings on the third Wednesday of every month, 10.30am – 12noon, have proved to be very popular and it is so nice to welcome not only people from our village but surrounding villages too.
Then came our driving treasure hunt, organised by last year’s winner Kath Allen. This fun afternoon took us through the beautiful villages of Smeeton, Gumley, Laughton, Mowsley, Saddington and then back to Smeeton, finishing at The Kings Head where Edd and Andy were waiting for us with one of their excellent pop-up barbecues and of course lots of liquid refreshment.
Next came our village Evening BBQ on Philippa and Mike Britten’s field behind our church. Having set up a marquee, BBQs, tables, chairs and music, we waited as everyone started to arrive. It was a fabulous evening, with a lot of chatter, laughter and a real sense of village camaraderie.
Next, on Sunday 1 September, we celebrated the 175th anniversary of the consecration of Christ Church. The Archdeacon of Leicester was in attendance and gave an excellent sermon at our morning service. Having recently had the church redecorated, the gates only painted a few days previously and beautiful flower displays in the church, the whole place looked lovely. Here’s to another 175yrs!
Also, throughout the summer, The Kings Head put on a series of excellent events that included a charity Classic Car Show, themed supper nights, charity quizzes, jazz nights and a beer festival. As you can see there is a lot happening in Smeeton!
Dates for your diaries
Our Village Hall
On Saturday 12 October, it is our joint Quiz Night and Harvest Supper. After such a successful joint venture last year, we decided to do the same this year. It will be 7pm for 7.30pm in our village hall. We will serve a delicious supper and then the quiz will begin. The maximum size of a team is 8, but we are very happy to arrange you into a team if you are not already in one. The cost of the evening is £15 and any profit made will be donated to charity. We ask that you bring your own drinks and glasses. Please ring Philippa on (0116) 279 3841 or message her on 07748 878 027 to reserve your tickets.
The Kings Head
- Saturday 21 September – Charity Bingo and Chicken wing night.
- Wednesday 25 September – Burgundy Food Evening – French regional classics
- Wednesday 2 October – Monthly Live Jazz Night with The Fourmasons
- Wednesday 9 October – Pie Night
For more information or to book a table, please ring (0116) 279 2676 or follow on Facebook.
Christ Church
On Sunday 17 November, at 6.30pm, the very talented Tudor Choir will be joining us to perform a sung Evensong which I know will be very beautiful and a service not to miss. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Then on Thursday 5 December, we are welcoming the amazing Kibworth Ladies Choir to perform for us their Christmas Concert. Please put these dates in your diaries as more information will follow.
Finally, here are is a list of our services, to which you would all be very welcome:
- Traditional communion – first Sunday of the month
- Fun family express service – second Sunday
- Informal Morning service – third Sunday
Janet Gilbert
Kibworth Ladies Choir update – Save the date!
