Category: Clubs and Societies

At our last meeting we were entertained by one of our very own members, Rhena Sturgess. Rhena has always had a great interest in antiques (perhaps that is why we get on so well!). She has lots of genuine clothes and strange items in her mammoth collection. We were just listening to her introduction when Kathy stood at the door dressed in a First World War Nurses uniform. This originally belonged to Mary Pane who is a distant relative by marriage.

We are proud to present an evening of music starring world-renowned soprano singer Denise Leigh. Denise has performed for the royal family, including our late queen, at several venues including the Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace. She gave a solo performance at the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. She has featured on many programmes including ‘BBC Proms in the Park’, ‘Friday Night is Music Night’ and ‘Songs of Praise’. Leigh has also performed with orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic and London Handel Players. She will be supported on the evening by her husband, Stefan Andrusyschyn, playing the keyboard and accordion.

The Kibworth Art Lovers Society began its new season with an enjoyable and inspiring visit from Market Harborough artist, Marion Holden.  Marion trained in textiles and has been a teacher and lecturer of the arts throughout her working life.

Illston on the Hill WI is back again! We are holding our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 26 November, 10am–1pm in the Village Hall. There will be crafts, gifts, cakes, cards, plants, cosmetics, jewellery, tombola, ‘loved again’ and our Master Bee Keeper.

On 8 September members of the committee were preparing the Hall in readiness for our meeting when they heard the sad news of our Queen’s death. Our president made the decision to go ahead with the meeting. We all sang ‘Jerusalem’ as a tribute in honour and respect for Her Majesty, who had had a long association with the W.I. 

Another summer and season of cricket has flown by at Kibworth Cricket Club. We are celebrating many successes; the main highlight being the First XI winning the Leicestershire and Rutland Premier League.

Like most other things the effects of Covid are still being felt in all areas of leisure and group organisations. As a result, we are still awaiting confirmation that the Leicester Contest will go ahead.

We are pleased to announce the details of our 10th Anniversary concert. It is being held at St James the Greater Church, 216 London Road, LE2 1NE on Saturday 29 October. Our special guests will be the Leicestershire Police Christian Gospel Choir. There will be refreshments, but please note that it will be a cash only bar. The proceeds will go to the COPS (Care of Police Survivors) and GEMS charities.

A lively social evening took place in the clubhouse on Friday 9 September when over 90 people danced to the music of ‘Dad’s Armony’ and enjoyed a light supper provided by our female members.

In 2022 we launched a Women’s Softball side and, after nearly 20 years, have relaunched a Junior side. Our 1^st XI were in contention for promotion for most of the year, our 2^nd XI and Midweek/Friendly sides saw a good number of youngsters take their first steps into the game. Overall 94 people played some sort of Hardball Cricket and another 29 people played some sort of Softball/Junior Cricket