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Storytelling in Lockdown

13th June 2020 | Community, Health

At the beginning of Lockdown, when schools were issuing guidance to parents about how to organise home schooling during the forthcoming weeks, my son and daughter in law prepared a timetable for the children’s daily activities. This included traditional learning, reading, maths, writing practice etc but also some more creative and diverting sessions such as painting and physical exercises. I knew the parents would be under pressure as they were both trying to work from home (one part-time and the other full-time) as well as home schooling, so I asked if I could help with any of the activities. After having my arm practically pulled off, I agreed to do a “Storytime” session via Facebook for half an hour every weekday in the 3 to 3.30pm slot.

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A Request for Rainfall Data

8th June 2020 | Community, Letters

I have been monitoring the water level in a deep well in my garden in Smeeton Westerby and would like to compare my results with local daily rainfall data. Do you know if there is anyone in the Kibworth area who may have local rainfall data?

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COVID-19 Precautions

3rd June 2020 | Community, Health

It is pleasing to note that the two large current building sites in Kibworth Beauchamp - those contracted by Miller Homes (off Churchill Avenue) and David Wilson Homes (off Fleckney Road) - have now started to show signs of life in this ‘new normal’ situation.

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Canal Cuttings - Locks in Lockdown

31st May 2020 | Community

After a really wet and miserable winter, and a three-month closure of the locks for new gates, everybody was looking forward to things getting moving again.  Many boats had been trapped due to flooded rivers, others were planning to start their spring cruising, and hire fleets were gearing up for the Easter break. No sooner had the flight re-opened than came the bombshell that everything was to shut down because of coronavirus.

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Calvin Needs Plant Pots Now Please!

31st May 2020 | Community

As in previous years, Calvin of The Kings Head Smeeton Westerby is selling plants in aid of the Gems Charity. He is however chronically short of plant pots and requires some urgently. Preferably big ones please but any are welcome. They can be left in the car park, where you can also view the plants that are for sale.

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Foxton Gardens Society

19th May 2020 | Community

We hope that in these difficult times you are enjoying and finding inspiration in your gardens; no doubt they are looking their absolute best and you are wishing you could share their beauty with like-minded gardeners.

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