Category: Clubs and Societies

Member Rhena Sturgess addressed the Illston on the Hill WI members in a gathering of a bygone era.

With the Pantomime now put to bed (though please enjoy our belated photographs as a reminder of 'Dick Whittington’), we are now planning our annual Quizaret which will be held on Saturday 18 May. SAVE THE DATE!

Artist Bob Morley has been a regular demonstrator for the Kibworth Art Lovers over a number of years, and never disappoints. He began our February meeting, attended by more than thirty of our members, with a presentation of his work, illustrating a wide range of subjects, media and techniques. Bob talked us through his use of watercolour, acrylics, ink and pastels. Giving us several tips for creating various effects. Clingfilm, salt, fine sponges and even a toothbrush are all part of his kit.

Kibworth Scouts go to Westminster Abbey. Thursday 22 February sees scouts and guides celebrate Founders Day or Thinking Day, the shared birthday of Robert Baden Powell and his wife, Olave Baden Powell.

The Kibworth Art Lovers have been taking a winter break from meetings. But planning has been continuing to ensure an interesting programme of visits from a range of inspiring professional artists. Hopefully, at the same time, our members have been busy painting, sketching and crafting in preparation for our annual exhibition in early June.

Not much to report this month as the main focus of the Band has been on rehearsals for the Area Contest on 2 March. Contests are the more serious side of Banding with this one being particularly important since it determines the Band’s national grading.

Kibworth Tennis Club has a new club kit for 2024. A big thanks to the continued support from our club sponsor ‘Town & Country Veterinary Centre,’ based in Market Harborough, who make a significant contribution to the cost of the kit. Thanks to our models for showing off the new hoodie!

Our Third Tuesday Social speaker this month, Andy Wright, will talk all about The Well, the local Kibworth charity shop and café. The venue is Kibworth Community Hub (formerly Kibworth Grammar School Hall,) School Road, Kibworth Beauchamp. Tuesday 20 February, starting at 2pm. Guests welcome. Tea and biscuits available.

Congratulations to all of the cast and crew on the massive success of our annual Pantomime, Dick Whittington, with particular thanks to Nicole Lambert who this year, made her Directorial Debut!

The Kibworth and Smeeton's WI new year’s programme began on Thursday 11 January with John Parnell talking to us about Circus Skills, which included some of the history of the circus in this country, together with entertaining
demonstrations of juggling.