Category: Community

Mavis lived in Kibworth from 1969 until 2023. Many of you will remember her as a kind and efficient member of the Kibworth High School office team where she worked from 1980 to 1999. Mavis began as the school’s secretary, key to the everyday running of the school, along with the dubious pleasure of attending to the first aid of many of the pupils! Later on, she became the bursar of the school. Mavis also accompanied some school classes on their residential trips, which she loved. 

A new source of support for local people has recently launched at The Well in Kibworth. It offers a safe and welcoming space for anyone aged 18 and over who may be struggling with their mental health.

To enhance Kibworth High Street each business that has planters has undertaken to plant them up again this year.

After a year of making a meaningful difference to local causes, Market Harborough Building Society has announced that its monthly community prize draw will return for another year – bringing with it a further £12,000 in charitable donations.

Kibworth Community Library celebrates its tenth anniversary this month, a milestone that speaks to the determination, generosity, and community spirit that have kept it alive.

The recently formed local Leicestershire Right to Roam (R2R) have been busy recently campaigning for greater access for those wishing to walk or swim in and with nature.

I always enjoy picking up the Kibworth & District Chronicle when visiting Kibworth Court Care Home.

The start of May is a good time to reflect on how spring 2026 is progressing.

Tickets for this year's Blaston Show are now available to purchase online at www.blastonshow.co.uk, with visitors able to save 15% by booking at the special early bird rate until 15 June.

In preparation for our 50th birthday celebration - which is now less than two years away in April 2028 - we would like to acknowledge everyone who has been involved in this publication, including management, compiling, lay up, checking, proofreading and subsequent distribution during the last 48 years.

A small group of us were shown round an allotment in Stevens Street, Market Harborough during the 'Great Big Green Week for Harborough and the surrounding districts'.

The annual summer concert will be held on Saturday 13 June at 7:30pm in the Robert Monk village hall in Foxton.

My proposal for a Kibworth Festival 2027 - a village of culture and fun was met with a mixed reception.

We are 10 years old!

On Sunday 26 April, 10-4pm, ‘Westbrooke House’ Market Harborough, LE16 8AX. A six-acre garden featuring mature limes, walled flower garden and kitchen garden, a wildlife pond, woodland paths, a wildflower area and a magnificent collection of over 10,000 tulips.