As reported in last month’s KibworthChronicle, the main focus of the Band’s rehearsal schedule was the Area Contest which took place on Sunday 2 March at Corby Business Academy.
Over half the world’s population depends on groundwater for their drinking water and nearly half of all water for crop irrigation. In our country, water for crop irrigation in times of drought has been a real problem for our farmers too.
The speaker at our February meeting was Julie Harrison who, with the help of her husband Ian, gave us a fascinating talk about their holidays in South Africa. Their love of the country and its wildlife began when friends invited them to stay with them. That first visit changed their lives as they fell under South Africa’s spell and they have returned many times since to the Kruger National Park. Covering an area of more than 19,000 square kilometres, the Kruger has very few fences to restrict the animals’ movements, except small ones around the safari camps where visitors are accommodated.
As a local acupuncturist and Taichi Qigong instructor, I frequently get asked: “What is qi (pronounced chee)?” Here is my understanding after reading the Qigong book written by Peter Deadman (published in 2024).
Artist Bob Morley has been a regular demonstrator for the Kibworth Art Lovers over a number of years, and never disappoints. He began our February meeting, attended by more than thirty of our members, with a presentation of his work, illustrating a wide range of subjects, media and techniques. Bob talked us through his use of watercolour, acrylics, ink and pastels. Giving us several tips for creating various effects. Clingfilm, salt, fine sponges and even a toothbrush are all part of his kit.
Billesdon Drama Society will be performing ‘Ladies Down Under’ a comedy by Amanda Whittington at the Coplow Centre, Billesdon on Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 March 2024.