Category: Clubs and Societies

The Kibworth Art Lovers finished the 2024/25 programme with a meeting in June led by Professional Artist, Barbara Hatton. Barbara was one of the first members of our society and it was good to welcome her back to show, and talk about, her colourful abstract paintings. 

Walking tennis is a great way of keeping fit. It is essentially tennis, but with modified rules, enabling players to play an enjoyable yet less strenuous version of the game.

Burton Overy Dancers started its new, exciting programme on Wednesday 16 September. Our folk dance club enjoys a wide range of dance styles - English Country, Assembly Room (Playford), American Square & Contra. Think anything ranging from a Jane Austen Regency dance to a jolly jig.

It is pleasing to report that Naomi from Church Langton School came second in the Junior Section of the National final of the Young Artist Competition. She won an Amazon Voucher of £50, a plaque and a certificate of achievement. Her success was reported in Rotary’s National Magazine.

"The Secret Garden" remains a classic of English children’s literature, having been written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in 1911. The title of the book could aptly be applied to the lovely garden that was the venue for the Illston-on-the-Hill WI annual garden party this summer. The garden was enchanting, the more so because it is secluded and completely invisible from the road.

Illston Abey Cricket Club hosted a T20 white ball cricket tournament in July to raise money for the homeless children in Sri Lanka.

On 30 June Noel Tyler handed over the reins of his Presidency to Paul Kirby. Paul has been a member since the club was chartered in 1987. Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary. The foundation receives donations and uses them to fund projects and provide grants.

As many now know, our founder President was Richard Darke. In memory of Richard we started an award scheme of our own. The award is given, not necessarily based on academic achievement, but for a pupil’s overall contribution during their time at the school.

I’m sorry to begin with some disappointing news. Many of you will remember our annual Comedy Night, which the village has enjoyed for the past five years. You may also have heard that the company behind the Leicester Comedy Festival has unfortunately gone into liquidation. Sadly, we are one of the many groups affected, and we have lost money as a result. We have not received payment for the tickets sold through the website, and as the event was a full house, this amounts to over £1,500.