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Our October Harvest celebrations, proved to be great fun. The Harvest supper and quiz night attracted a really good crowd and, having filled our tummies with lasagne, salad and French bread, we then moved on to a superb quiz, organised by Chris and Monica Gibbins. It was so cleverly planned that it ended up with the team scores being really close!

The group is coming up to its third birthday soon, so we thought it was time to share what we have been doing and what we have planned for the future.

Invest in proper winter clothing—layers, hats, scarves, and gloves help you stay comfortable outdoors. Remember to maintain a balanced diet, indulge only occasionally, and stay hydrated, as your body still needs water despite sweating less.

“One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn’t get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.” Albus Dumbledore – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – JK Rowling

‘Born in Song! God’s people have always been singing’ is the first line of a hymn by Brian Hoare, a 20th Century Methodist Hymn Writer. Methodists have always enjoyed singing during their Services, ever since the church was formed by John Wesley in the 18th Century.

Saturday 7 December, 11am - 3pm.

St Andrew’s Church, Foxton

That phrase gives us the origin of the word ‘proverb’, from the Latin pro (put forth) and verbum (word). Proverbs are intended to be little nuggets of wisdom that, some claim, offer knowledge and advice. Additionally, they teach or reinforce morals, state a point of view or offer an argument, aid understanding and, states one website, ‘console or inspire others’.

For two weeks in October photographs adorned 20 windows and noticeboards of Kibworth.

We’re pleased to announce that the team has completed the flood management phase of the Smeeton Westerby nature project. We are now ready to plant 2000 small tree whips (30-50cm) at this inspiring and beautiful site in Smeeton Westerby. The Langton Brook hosts the site, off the footpath running from Debdale Lane. Location: What3Words ///airstrip.instance.rotations.