Category: Charity

Twenty years ago in January 2006, a founder shared her vision of praying for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the whole of Lent at a local service. This crazy idea sparked a group of people from both churches in Kibworth to work towards making it a reality. After 40 days, it became clear that the vision couldn’t end there. Five of the 13 people had the same vision of a permanent place in Kibworth. Aa place of prayer plus a coffee shop, a safe place for young and old. Properties became available, but which one was the right one? Confirmation came through the revelation that there was a well in the garden – hence the name The Well.

Did you know that there are up to four million new books published each year? That would be a seriously large “to be read” pile! How on earth do you decide what to read next?

Dates for this summer’s Welcome Kitchen events

Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital are holding a Charity Barn Dance. This on Saturday 2 May in the Liberal Club 82 Bull Head Street Wigston LE18 1PA. Live music will be provided by Greenshoots Ceilidh Band from 7.30 - 11.00pm.

Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital are holding a Charity Barn Dance on Saturday 2 May. It will be in the Liberal Club, 82 Bull Head Street, Wigston, LE18 1PA. With live music provided by Greenshoots Ceilidh Band from 7.30 - 11.00pm

My name is Sue Johnson and I am currently planning an exhibition in St Peter’s Church, Church Langton this coming July.

Home-Start South Leicestershire is, once again, looking for new volunteers. This is to join their friendly, supportive team which helps families with young children across Harborough District. Their annual eight-session preparation course began on Wednesday 15 April. 

It is very sad to hear that the UK is facing a literacy crisis among children, with statistics indicating a decline in reading enjoyment and frequency. In 2025, the lowest level in 20 years.

We hope you enjoyed your Easter. We’re updating you on our fundraising. Edd and Andrew have been supporting GEMS Charity at The Kings Head for three years, organising events and raising £4,488.69. Also Sam at The Railway Arms held a Virtual Race Day linked to the Grand National, raising £228 for GEMS Charity. A massive heartfelt thank you to Sam, Edd, Andrew and their staff and all their customers for their continued support.

A Charity Barn Dance will be held on Saturday, 2 May, at the Liberal Club, 82 Bull Head Street, Wigston LE18 1PA.