Category: Community

“Sun is shining in the sky, there ain’t a cloud in sight, it’s stopped raining, everybody’s in a play and you know it’s a beautiful new day” – Jeff Lynne, ELO, Mr Blue Sky

In the heart of Kibworth, stands a Post Mill tall,
An emblem of heritage, that whispers tales to all.
The Kibworth Harcourt Post Mill, a wonder to behold,
A monument of craftsmanship, that never grows old.

In the March Nature Note I reported on the decline of willow tits in our part of the county. With some time to spare early on 22 March I decided to visit two local sites in search of these birds. The first hour walking by the River Sence was fruitless and I eventually found myself sheltering from the wind wherever there was a high hedge, listening for willow tits. The highlights of this hour did not amount to much: three bullfinches seen and one singing chiffchaff.

Our March meeting was led by professional artist Maxine Dodd who lives and works in Church Langton. She is known primarily for her award-winning images of cyclists, in ink and watercolour. She also has experience of using a wide variety of media.

A conversation with Jonathan Simons, founding editor of offline publishing house Analog Sea, at Kibworth Books, 28/3/23

I wonder if you have taken a trip to the new Recycling Facility along the A6 out of Kibworth? What an amazing selection of choices for our recycling. Now which number was it for electrical goods or plastic bottles? Thankfully staff are around to answer our queries.

The UK Government’s new Emergency Alerts System is now live.

March was another busy month for the Hall and we had the usual number of regular classes. At the end of the month the Hall was booked out for Main St Theatre and Kibworth Theatre Companies’ joint production of A Bunch of Amateurs. The production played to a very full Hall for three consecutive evenings. Leicester Wildlife Hospital did a table top sale. Additionally, we remain well used for children’s parties.

Some time ago, when I was at secondary school, I heard a boy (it was a boys only school) give a friendly shout ‘titch’. I was at the time below average build, and I thought it was me being called; it wasn’t. I hid my disappointment, exasperated by the knowledge that the boy being called was a bully to be avoided. The boy calling was one of his cronies.

Saturday 22 April Meet at 2pm at Fleckney municipal car park, High Street, Fleckney, Leicestershire LE8 8AJ