Category: Clubs and Societies

Four Extinction Rebellion members who came to Harborough at the end of January outside Barclay’s bank ,"gathered outside the High Street branch, placing stickers on the front windows suggesting people smash them if there is a climate emergency”. From Harborough FM News online

Snow White - & her Seven Dwarfs - are now enjoying life in her Prince’s Castle. I know they will live happily for ever after. 

For the first two months of the year the main emphasis in the Band Room is the Area Contest. This Contest takes place in Corby on 25th February.

In 2019, Waitrose introduced their ‘Loved and Found’ range focusing on lesser known grape varieties and regions. I can’t help calling it ‘Lost and Found’.

We’re a mixed Community Choir based in Foxton. Whether you’ve been in a choir before or you’re completely new to the idea you’d be most welcome. So why not give us a try?

Our January meeting was a fine start to the new year, with Alison Orr leading us in a session of Laughter Yoga. From the moment Alison entered the hall and began to chat and laugh with members as they arrived, we sensed that we were in for an enjoyable evening.

At our January meeting we were treated to a talk about Wildlife in Kibworth by an enthusiastic amateur who is a member of our WI. The speaker was Julie Harrison accompanied by her husband Ian. Julie spoke about the different species of birds and other animals illustrated by superb photographs taken by Ian.

As the days get longer and the temperature begins to rise, beekeepers start to look forward to the start of the next bee keeping season. Right now, our Queen bees are increasing the rate at which they lay eggs and the worker bees that emerged last autumn are rearing the young larvae to be the next generation of bees.

Our December fun began when David and Martin invited us to Kibworth Hall for an afternoon of carols. Between singing along with us, they served us Prosecco and warm mince pies and we thank them for making us so welcome in their beautiful home.

The last meeting of 2022 for Illston on the Hill WI was held in December. Where has the year gone? Or is the speed of time just another example of the policemen getting younger and younger?