Category: Community

After a really wet and miserable winter, and a three-month closure of the locks for new gates, everybody was looking forward to things getting moving again.  Many boats had been trapped due to flooded rivers, others were planning to start their spring cruising, and hire fleets were gearing up for the Easter break. No sooner had the flight re-opened than came the bombshell that everything was to shut down because of coronavirus.

As in previous years, Calvin of The Kings Head Smeeton Westerby is selling plants in aid of the Gems Charity. He is however chronically short of plant pots and requires some urgently. Preferably big ones please but any are welcome. They can be left in the car park, where you can also view the plants that are for sale.

Kibworth Library home deliveries is a new service that is being offered following a successful trial.

We hope that in these difficult times you are enjoying and finding inspiration in your gardens; no doubt they are looking their absolute best and you are wishing you could share their beauty with like-minded gardeners.

The attached article, Wistow Maze Closed is an announcement received by The Kibworth & District Chronicle from Diana Brooks MBE.

A new Fruit & Veg Market stall has opened in Kibworth Beauchamp.

Farming at Wistow continues as normal as the seasons do not understand lockdown.

In the past Mowsley residents have hurled themselves into commemorating or celebrating national events of great importance.

A Distribution Co-ordinator is required to join the team of volunteers at the Chronicle. This team are responsible for the management, editorial production and very importantly - the distribution.

Thank you to all the residents who asked for tree saplings from Kibworth Woodland over the last month. We hope you’ve enjoyed planting in your gardens.