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.

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On a damp Thursday evening, sixteen of us visited the University of Leicester Botanic Garden. We enjoyed a very informative guided walk around some of the well-kept gardens. They are in an area covering 16 acres. 

"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.