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From 30 September, the new opening days for the Kibworth and Market Harborough Recycling and Waste Sites will begin.

The Picnic in the Park was enjoyed enormously by all who attended. The bouncy slide was enjoyed by young and old and despite it being a little chilly, at least it didn’t rain this year. The candyfloss stall was kept very busy and children’s races, dog agility and the Tug of War were great fun.

What can we do to eat good-quality food at an affordable price – thinking of those on low incomes – as well as value our local farmers and reduce our carbon footprints?

Over the summer months, members of the Fleckney & Kibworth Running Club have made the most of fine weather and taken part in many races and events. 

The Leader of Harborough District Council has received a letter from the government confirming that the new prison at Gartree, approved under the previous government, will still be built.

Although the weather finally picked up for the start of the school holidays, there have still not been very many boats through. The situation is similar elsewhere, and some hire companies have half their fleets tied up, which is highly unusual, and a worry. Visitors come to the canals to see boats, and boater spend is important to the local economy.

Did you know Leicester Museum & Art Gallery has been awarded the prestigious Museum of Sanctuary Award?

The parish council’s monthly public meetings were held on 21 June and 23 July and an extra public meeting on 16 August 2024, all in the Studio at the Kibworth Community Hub.

Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital will be holding a table top sale on Saturday 12 October, in Kibworth Village Hall, LE8 0LN, from 10am until 12.45pm. There will be a good variety of stalls including handmade cards, jewellery, craft stalls, bird and hedgehog food, lots of pre-loved clothes at bargain prices, plants, jigsaws, raffle, Grand Prize Draw, plus lots more.  We will be serving toasted sandwiches, hot drinks and our delicious homemade cakes, to eat in or take home for later, all at very competitive prices.

VASL Community Champions is looking for volunteers in your area. Could you spare an hour per week to visit an older person in your community as a Volunteer Befriender?