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You may have heard of Dale Carnegie (1888-1955). He was an American writer and lecturer best known for his books on self-improvement. His three most famous are ‘How to Stop Worrying and Start Living’, ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ and ‘How to Develop Self-Confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking’.

Many thanks to Roger Garratt for his unusual challenge which helped us to stay MENTALLY FIT in the run up to Christmas.

The final meeting of the year was a festive occasion filled with holiday spirit and creativity. On our arrival the tables were set with an array of greenery, a candle and a florist’s tray. Each member eagerly set to work applying their floral skills to arrange the materials in a way that reflected their personal style.

A Season of Celebration and a New Year of Renewal

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For the third consecutive year, Leicestershire County Cricket Club will host one of their Metro Bank One Day Cup matches at the wonderful Kibworth Cricket ground.

John Tillotson, a retired Solicitor, has retired as Clerk to Illston Parish Estate (otherwise known as lllston Town Land Charity) with effect from 31 December after holding the position for an astonishing 56 years. John was appointed in 1968, the year of his marriage, by trustees chaired by the late Lord Hazlerigg when he was a Partner at Wartnaby Solicitors of Market Harborough. During his retirement he has worked from home.

The VASL Car Scheme has been operating since 1987 in Market Harborough and covers two-thirds of Harborough District. The scheme is for anyone who is elderly, disabled, rurally isolated, has no transport of their own or has difficulty accessing public transport. Due to a shortage of drivers, we are prioritising health and hospital appointments.

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