Category: Community

"She looked back over her shoulder and there, between the dark tree-trunks, she could still see the open doorway of the wardrobe" – CS Lewis, the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

We are pleased to announce that we have finally secured the finance for phase one of the new development of the Community Hub to include the library extension. The work has begun. If you have visited the hub lately you will have noted that the old entrance is now out of bounds and we have a temporary entrance round the back, through one of the fire exits. This is clearly signposted, so hopefully you won’t get lost. Although part of the corridor by the hall is now blocked off, all our rooms are still open for hire and the hall is functioning normally. Unfortunately, the disable toilet is inaccessible, but we have made one of the other toilets disabled friendly.

Smeeton Road Recreation Area Makeover

Several people have approached The Kibworth & District Chronicle to ascertain exactly what is happening to the fenced-off cob wall opposite the Co-op. The pavement has been unusable for several months now. 

The Summer Reading Challenge finished on Saturday 7 September and two lucky medal winners won a fantastic goody-bag each, very generously donated by Debbie at Kibworth Books. Huge congratulations to Ellie and Toby!

A few of our residents use wheelchairs and walking aids to get about the village.

The Picnic in the Park was enjoyed enormously by all who attended. The bouncy slide was enjoyed by young and old and despite it being a little chilly, at least it didn’t rain this year. The candyfloss stall was kept very busy and children’s races, dog agility and the Tug of War were great fun.

What can we do to eat good-quality food at an affordable price – thinking of those on low incomes – as well as value our local farmers and reduce our carbon footprints?

The Leader of Harborough District Council has received a letter from the government confirming that the new prison at Gartree, approved under the previous government, will still be built.

After the Summer Olympic and Paralympics Games in Paris, it seems like an apt time to inform or remind Chronicle readers of a once-resident Olympian, Lisa York. Lisa lived in Kibworth in the 1980s and was a middle and long distance runner who competed for Leicester Coritanians Athletics Club. I’m sure a few Kibworth residents still remember her training around the village. She competed in events including 800, 1500 and 3000 metres, road 5k, the mile and cross country.