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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is now.

Buildings archaeologist James Wright of Triskele Heritage has recently completed an historic graffiti survey of Kibworth Harcourt Windmill. The work took place as part of a conservation project by the landowners – the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. The mill is of special significance as it is the only post mill in Leicestershire.

Local Youth Projects are very excited to announce a new youth club for the younger people of Fleckney. 11 to 16 year olds can come along to the Baptist Church Hall on Main Street, Fleckney. The club will run on Wednesday evenings, during term time, from 7pm to 8.15pm.

Schools are back, summer is drawing to a close and there’s been a lot of change at The Well over the last few months.

A flash flood in Kibworth and as I write, we’re having a heat wave.  And a public inquiry has just begun into the proposed opening of a deep coal mine in Cumbria that conflicts with the Government’s proposal to reach net carbon by 2050. 

If, like me, you have trouble remembering the difference between astronomical and meteorological seasons you are really going to struggle with what comes next!

Is it possible that Michelle Robinson is a name that brings a person to mind? She was born and brought up by her parents, with her brother Craig in the upper storey of great aunt Robbie's house in South Chicago and there she lived with her family throughout her childhood and adolescence. Initially, she shared a room with her brother, a partition alone separated the brother and sister. As they grew into teenagers they were given separate bedrooms. The schools she attended were local, within walking distance.

Harborough District Council is preparing to help house and support a number of Afghan refugees fleeing persecution from the Taliban.

Having completed her last day on Friday 27th August, it is with mixed emotions that everyone at Louise Faye Hairdressing wishes Jenny a long and happy retirement.