Category: Charity

Many of you, as you drive past the church, will notice that the clocks have stopped on the church tower.

The Well Cafe and Shop reopened on Monday (12 April). It was so lovely to welcome back some old friends and meet a few new ones. We all sat happily in the garden soaking up the sunshine. We are open every weekday from 9.30am to 1pm.

Celia Herrick is a Kibworth based British Wheel of Yoga teacher who has taught Yoga for twenty-eight years, predominantly in Kibworth but also across South East Leicestershire, including Drayton, Smeeton Westerby, Great Glen, Oadby, Leicester, Market Harborough and Hallaton. 

The Big Knit campaign has returned and Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland is calling on the knitters and crocheters to get their knitting needles out again to help raise urgent funds for local older people most in need.

Whether it’s 50p or £50 please help local charities who have struggled during the pandemic. If you don’t wish to take part in a challenge, you can still donate. We have had a great response to the Sunflower challenge but we still have plenty of seeds if you wish to take part. 

Citizens Advice LeicesterShire (CitAL) has helped more than 24,400 people during the past year of the pandemic

Everyone at The Well is excited that the shop and café might be open again in April. The café will be open for take-aways, and customers will also be able to eat and drink in our beautiful garden.

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland in partnership with Unique Wine Safaris is holding an online Charity Wine Tasting Night and you are invited.

During the lockdown the coaches of the Under 10s at Kibworth Football Club wanted to do something to help the boys  stay active, and do something  positive for a couple of local  charities, (Rainbows and LOROS), through this difficult time for them.  

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Spirit at Play is a Horse Therapy charity. They offer opportunities to children and adults with learning disabilities, mental ill health and physical disabilities to improve their wellbeing by having calming interaction with horses in a safe and welcoming environment. This helps develop their self -confidence and develop vital life skills.

I'm sure I'm not the only person who's been cheered by the pink and red shiny hearts hanging on the trees outside the Co-op in the village. This is such a simple gesture, but one that brings colour and hope to the day. After an exceptionally busy January, returning from Christmas straight into Lockdown, February has started at The Well Next Door with several new developments.

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one” – John Lennon