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Poem by Robert Frost

Poem of the Month

19th December 2022 | Community

Although not overtly “Christmassy”, this poem by the American poet Robert Frost (1874- 1963) creates a wintry atmosphere and images that suggest it is a dark December night and he has promised to be somewhere, possibly for Christmas? Carol Townend (u3a Poetry Group)

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Murder, Mustard and Cheese by Malcolm Noble

19th December 2022 | Community

On a quiet October afternoon in the village where Peggy Pinch is the policeman’s wife, an old lady is poisoned in her parlour armchair. It is 1931 and folk with murder in their midst seem more concerned about Ogden’s unfair circulation of cigarette cards and the fate of Hedley’s Fairy Soap. Peggy cannot solve this murder without discovering the truth behind the myth that a German spy is living amongst them. No more than village gossip? Or did this traitor have a hand in the killing of Spinster Knightly? 

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Mothers' Union

19th December 2022 | Charity, Community

The Mothers’ Union (MU) is a worldwide Christian organisation that promotes the importance of family life. Formed in 1876 by Mary Sumner, an English woman, who after the birth of her first child felt overwhelmed by what she saw as the enormous responsibility of parenthood.

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Spectacular Fireworks

14th November 2022 | Clubs and Societies, Community

Over 1500 people attended the Hi5 Kibworth Fireworks Spectacular. There was hot food and drinks supplied by the Scouts in Kibworth and stalls representing Fleckney Scouts, as well as the Harborough District World Scout Jamboree. Coffee was provided by 'Penny's Vintage Coffee.'

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