Category: Community

The Well - April 2024

In April, Laboratory Administrator Lynn Shalvey marks her 30th year with Edmonds and Slatter independent opticians. Just as the pearl symbolizes a 30th anniversary, Lynn's tireless dedication behind the scenes in managing the spectacle glazing lab, akin to the hidden gem within an oyster, has not gone unnoticed.

Whether you consider that spring starts on 1 March, or at the equinox around 21 March, April is at the heart of spring.

Mothering Sunday was on Sunday March 10. Yes Mothering Sunday  not  Mother’s Day, for Mother’s Day is on May 12th and celebrated in every state of the United States by law since 1914 when the President of the United States,Woodrow Wilson made it legally binding.

Millions of Christians all over the world began marking the start of an important period of time back on Wednesday 14 February.

During the month of Ramadan, Muslims won’t eat or drink during the hours of daylight. This is called fasting. Children are not expected to fast until they reach puberty, usually around the age of 14.

Over half the world’s population depends on groundwater for their drinking water and nearly half of all water for crop irrigation. In our country, water for crop irrigation in times of drought has been a real problem for our farmers too.

As we head towards British Summer Time, which begins on Easter Sunday this year, here are pictures of some of clocks visible in the Kibworth & District Chronicle area. Do you know where they are? Answers in next month’s issue.

What's going on? When renovating The Lighthouse into Lighthouse Indian Paradise, did the painters run out of paint? The upstairs windows seemed to have been overlooked in the rush to open the premises.

As the days lengthen and spring breathes new life into the landscape, Foxton Canal Museum invites you to embark on a journey of discovery and creativity. The museum promises a diverse array of events that cater to all ages and interests. From hands-on science workshops to captivating photography exhibitions and family-friendly Easter activities.