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E-Scooters Update

17th March 2025 | News

In December 2023 we ran an article from Leicestershire Police concerning using e-scooters/e-bikes in public areas.

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Papillon House & The Cursed Brocade Shoes

17th March 2025 | Local History

Wikipedia tells us that Papillon Hall, off Theddingworth Road near Lubenham, was built in about 1620 and demolished in 1950. It was located adjacent to what is now the Bramfield Park Homes site and it was built by David Papillon, (1581-1659), a French Huguenot architect and military engineer. It was an octagonal, two-storey stone house surrounded by a moat.

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Kibworth Mead Academy - A Thriving Hub For Community & Growth

17th March 2025 | Community

Kibworth Mead Academy continues to be a vibrant hub of activity, welcoming a diverse range of groups and events that bring the community together. Now partnering with ‘Schools Plus’, the academy is providing affordable venue hire while generating valuable funds to enhance its facilities and student resources.

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Are You An Influencer?

17th March 2025 | Letters

Completing an online survey and watching an interview made me think about communication skills.
‘Surveys are designed to gain knowledge and assess thoughts’ (Survey - Human Research)

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Look After Your Mind - Quotes Of Many Colours

17th March 2025 | Health

I think of a good quote as a little nugget of practical wisdom that carries an emotional punch. The word itself comes from Latin for ‘how many’ (thus linked to quota and quotient). The original sense of it was to mark a book with numbers or marginal references, which evolved into the idea of giving a reference by page or number and from there to the current meaning of citing a text or person.

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National Garden Scheme

Open Gardens in April

15th March 2025 | Clubs and Societies

0.75 acres with cowslips and spring bulbs and many unusual plants and shrubs. There will be hellebores in flower, camellia, and a striking fallen laburnum which lies at a 45-degree angle. The pond will have iris and king buttercups in flower providing lots of spring colour. A wide range of refreshments will be on sale.

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New sports facility at Leicester Grammar School

15th March 2025 | Schools

We are proud to announce a significant milestone in our school’s development: the construction of a brand new Sports Hall. This exciting project is a testament to Leicester Grammar School Trust’s ongoing commitment to providing our pupils with exceptional facilities that enrich their educational journey.

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