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This is a Japanese term that means ‘a reason for living’. It is a combination of ‘iki’ (to live) and gai (worth or value). Essentially it is whatever gives you value, joy and purpose. It is the very opposite of ennui (pronounced ahn-WEE); this being an ongoing feeling of listlessness, dissatisfaction with life and a lack of purpose and direction. I hope you can see how mentally and emotionally beneficial ikigai can be.

It’s that time of year again!!

Mavis lived in Kibworth from 1969 until 2023. Many of you will remember her as a kind and efficient member of the Kibworth High School office team where she worked from 1980 to 1999. Mavis began as the school’s secretary, key to the everyday running of the school, along with the dubious pleasure of attending to the first aid of many of the pupils! Later on, she became the bursar of the school. Mavis also accompanied some school classes on their residential trips, which she loved. 

A new source of support for local people has recently launched at The Well in Kibworth. It offers a safe and welcoming space for anyone aged 18 and over who may be struggling with their mental health.

When members arrived for our May meeting the hall was filled with delicious aromas - and that was before cooking was underway! Our speaker Shumaila Saleem explained that she learned to cook the traditional way, from her mother and grandmother, and sees herself as ‘guardian of the recipes’.

A giant eight-acre Maize Maze with a fun Quiz Trail hidden amongst three miles of paths. Including high-level bridges and towers.

Illston Abey Cricket Club hosted recently, on the hottest May Bank Holiday ever, the UK’s largest Orthopaedic Trauma Department to an inter-department T20 cricket match. The NHS team had a great day.

Roger was both inspiring and occasionally a bit annoying when he was Editor of the Chronicle.

After several years when KMC suffered no deaths amongst its congregation, during the recent past we have been faced with three individuals departing this life. Then, last month, the sudden death of Roger Garratt whose funeral was held in our church this Monday.

After the sell-out success of The Vox Beatles at The Coplow Centre back in January you might be wondering what we have planned next.