Renaming the Kibworth Grammar School Hall
Ever since we made the decision to rename Kibworth Grammar School Hall as The Kibworth Community Hub, there has been an understandable regret from some people in the village. The argument for doing so has been laid out by myself in Kibworth & District Chronicle before, but I think that it is worth doing so again. Ever since the Hall re-opened as a community centre, there has been confusion between us and the High School/Kibworth Mead Academy; ‘People phone one building wanting the other’, or ‘phone us to tell us that their child can’t come to school today’ are examples. Also, it is important that those people new to the village and, there are a great many of them, know that the building is not a school, but a building that is vibrant, busy and has real relevance to them.
I would however like, to reassure the residents of Kibworth that the history and heritage of the building is as important to the trustees as it is to everyone else. Please note the plaque on the wall by the entrance, we also plan a photographic display of the building in all its former glory and, we do intend to name the rooms in the building in a way that will reflect its role as a school.
For those who still have concerns, we would welcome your input, either as a trustee or as a volunteer, I would certainly be more than happy to talk to anyone who wishes to ensure that the heritage of the building is maintained. We have loyal and dedicated staff and trustees who are all keen to see Kibworth Community Hub succeed, if we fail, then we run a real risk that a developer will not pay any heed to the history of the building, but just see it as a plot of land ripe for redevelopment.
Martyn Wyburn
Chair Kibworth Community Hub.
