Local Growers Network (LGN) is a free, growing community network for people interested in food growing and local food across Leicestershire, Rutland and North Northamptonshire.
Five members of the Edmonds & Slatter team stepped out in support of LOROS Hospice raising more than £1,000 while completing the charity’s annual Twilight Walk through Leicester. Linda, Carol, Emily, Natasha and Amy joined thousands of supporters on Saturday 20 June for the 10K Glitter and Glow themed Twilight Walk, which started and finished at De Montfort University’s Vijay Patel Building and took participants through the heart of Leicester and around Victoria Park.
On Saturday 4 July Kilby held its annual Boules and Buffet Evening. Denise and Iain Bell hosted the event and forty people spent a very enjoyable evening.
Kibworth Harcourt Parish Council August 2026 meetings were held over the summer on 2 June and 4 August 2026 in the Studio at the Kibworth Community Hub. The 7 July meeting started in Jubilee Green before a walkabout.
Jane Lacey’s annual charity day raised over £2,280 in two hours. Hundreds of people turned up for tea/coffee, cake and a chat. £1,580 was taken at the event whilst £535 has been paid via the JustGiving page plus £123.75 gift aid. There is still time to give to this great cause. Jane says she will do it all again next year!
The recently formed local Leicestershire Right to Roam (R2R) is based primarily in and around Market Harborough. The club has been busy recently campaigning for greater access for those wishing to walk or swim in and with nature.