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“Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better.” - Sydney J. Harris, Journalist

At our last meeting, Illston on the Hill WI had something to get the little grey cells working: ‘Help with Technology’. Our speaker was Mitchell Burnell from Billesdon. This was a fascinating talk. And it was horrifying to note how little we knew about the difference with iPhones and Android! As well as why everything is sent up to the ‘cloud’. As this was mentioned, we all looked up to the sky! Did we know our Apple or Google account details – do you? It was a revelation to find that WhatsApp is part of a social media platform.

World Parkinson’s Day - 11 April 2025: local people affected by Parkinson’s welcomed to Market Harborough support group

Holy Humour Sunday (30 March)

Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner! Now is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues and get back into shape. Whether you’re looking to tone up, build strength, or boost your energy, The Fitness Box has everything you need to reach your fitness goals.

This year is Fleckney Village Cricket Club's 50th year, and a lot is going on.

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Producing food causes over one third of harmful global greenhouse gas emissions according to Pesticide Action Network UK.

We are delighted to announce that our CoCo mornings have started up again. Held on the third Wednesday of the month between 10.30am and 12.00pm. It was really lovely to see so many people joining us. As the weather improves and we can once again use our beautiful little garden, I am sure we will see many more people from the surrounding villages joining us, either as they take a ‘doggy walking’ stop or just decide to pop in for free refreshments!

Inland Waterways Association (IWA) Leicestershire Branch are planning to hold a Waterways Festival to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the first Festival of Boats and Arts, which was held at Market Harborough in 1950.