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We have noticed.........

18th January 2025 | Community

In Station Street, Kibworth the Sidings Yard development adjacent to The Railway pub is rapidly taking shape. The three-story main building is, in some people’s opinion, rather dominating the area. It can be seen from many places in Kibworth.

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Will Weston

18th January 2025 | Community, News

William (Will) Weston, youngest son of Pam and George Weston formerly of Merton Way, Kibworth sadly passed away in Newham Hospital in London on 14 December after becoming seriously ill. Will was born in Market Harborough Cottage Hospital in January 1980. He spent his childhood living in Kibworth along with his older brothers Robin and Edward. He was educated at the local village schools finishing at Beauchamp College, Oadby. 

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Your vote counts!

18th January 2025 | Community

Local artist Maxine Dodd has submitted one of her pastel paintings, entitled Stormy Descent, in a competition overseen by British Contemporary Art Awards. The picture above was submitted in the autumn, and along with 10 others has now been entered for the final.

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VASL - a new year volunteer?

17th December 2024 | Charity, Clubs and Societies, Community, People

The VASL Car Scheme has been operating since 1987 in Market Harborough and covers two-thirds of Harborough District. The scheme is for anyone who is elderly, disabled, rurally isolated, has no transport of their own or has difficulty accessing public transport. Due to a shortage of drivers, we are prioritising health and hospital appointments.

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Community Stand Together

15th December 2024 | Churches, Community

Once again the people of Kibworth (and I am sure many of the villagers in the other places within our distribution area) came together on Sunday 10 November to remember the fallen, not only in the two world wars of the last century but in subsequent conflicts.

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Duggie's Ramblings

Duggie's Ramblings

14th December 2024 | Community

I had not heard the phrase 'Christmas creep' until recently in a TV programme about current affairs, a matter of weeks not days ago. Then I looked around in the shops and adverts on the TV: it was mid/late November; Christmas was 30 plus days away! And in anticipation of Christmas, the festivities had begun, inviting family and friends in a cheerful, colourful way to go out and buy presents and seasonal food and avoid disappointment and empty stockings for Santa to fill!

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Snippets

14th December 2024 | Community

Burton Overy resident Ed McLachlan - famous cartoonist for his work in ‘Private Eye’ and other publications passed away at the end of September.

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