Category: Community

Due to excellent support from Harborough District Council and from Crouch’s Recovery, Kibworth Village Hall has recently obtained 75 new chairs for use during all the activities that take place at the village hall. These kind donations are very much appreciated by the Village Hall’s Committee and will ensure that popular events such as the regular film nights and villagers’ birthday parties, will continue to flourish.

On Saturday 22nd November we rocked the night away singing numbers including Sweet Child of Mine, Don't fear the Reaper, Start Me Up/Living on a Prayer, and We Will Rock You. That got the audience going! We also sang a beautiful rendition of Nothing Else Matters by Metallica – check out our socials to look at lots of video clips and photos of a wonderful concert. And keep an eye out too for the total of funds raised for our chosen charity, Rainbows Hospice.

The usual monthly parish council public meeting was held on 25 February 2025 in the Studio in the Kibworth Community Hub. Janet Dowling was co-opted onto the parish council.

As the festive season approaches, streets sparkle with lights, homes fill with laughter and the air hums with anticipation. 

Commencing on Thursday 4 December, the existing Action Fraud system is being replaced by the new Report Fraud service.

It is that time of year where it is fitting to thank all the people who have helped to make this publication a success over the last year.

Jayne Hubbard (left) and team in the kitchen at Kibworth Methodist Chapel on Saturday 6 December preparing to feed the Senior Citizens with Christmas lunch and all the trimmings.

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has launched a dedicated Road Safety Round as part of his Community Action Fund (CAF) programme, pledging to support grassroots projects that can help him promote safer travel for all road users.

Between April and September 2025, Action Fraud has received 2,790 crime reports relating to Winter Fuel Payment scams, with victims reporting losses totalling over £27,000.

As I retire from my role as parish priest, my family and I want to thank the people of the Kibworth Benefice for 18 years of shared life, faith and friendship.