Category: Clubs and Societies

What a brilliant way to wrap up the season! Ilston Abey Cricket Club travelled to Ibstock Cricket Club for their final match, and chased down a massive 328 runs with real confidence. This fantastic win earned them 25 points in the Leicestershire and Rutland League – a truly splendid finish for the club.

Folk passing by Illston village hall last Thursday night would wonder what was going on. In fact we'd forgive them for thinking contractors were in, doing major repairs - not a bit of it!! Michelle came to demonstrate how to decorate a tote bag. Not so interesting you might think, but think again.

The Kibworth Art Lovers finished the 2024/25 programme with a meeting in June led by Professional Artist, Barbara Hatton. Barbara was one of the first members of our society and it was good to welcome her back to show, and talk about, her colourful abstract paintings. 

Walking tennis is a great way of keeping fit. It is essentially tennis, but with modified rules, enabling players to play an enjoyable yet less strenuous version of the game.

Burton Overy Dancers started its new, exciting programme on Wednesday 16 September. Our folk dance club enjoys a wide range of dance styles - English Country, Assembly Room (Playford), American Square & Contra. Think anything ranging from a Jane Austen Regency dance to a jolly jig.

It is pleasing to report that Naomi from Church Langton School came second in the Junior Section of the National final of the Young Artist Competition. She won an Amazon Voucher of £50, a plaque and a certificate of achievement. Her success was reported in Rotary’s National Magazine.