Category: Community

The wonderful spring weather meant a big increase in visitors and boats at the locks. The Easter holiday was exceptional. The floating market that included 15 trading boats beyond the top bridge, selling everything from sweets, giftware, craft items, soaps, fenders etc, to coffee, beer and cheese, had a footfall of over 8,000 people over the four days. May Bank Holiday was also dry and warm, so generally a very good start to the season. The downside is that the continued lack of rainfall may mean water shortages later. At present the reservoirs which feed this section are well up. In other parts of the country however, there are already restrictions and closures. There have also been some infrastructure failures, which mean that several of the northern waterways are inaccessible, so more boats are likely to head our way.

Illston on the Hill WI discussed the resolution at their latest meeting ‘Bystanders can be Lifesavers'. There are over 30,000 ‘out of hospital’ cardiac arrests per year in the UK. Less than one in ten people survive. This is why the WI urge the training and delivery of CPR, and to work with local organisations to help improve access to defibrillators in their communities, to give every person the best chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. Needless to say when put to the vote at Illston, it was unanimously agreed to carry forward the resolution to the Annual Meeting.

Embrace nature like never before! ‘30 Days Wild’ is The Wildlife Trusts annual challenge event, where we ask you to take on wild activities throughout June. There’s still time to get involved!

EV Chargepoints.

Land opening 

On Thursday 8 May 2025, the 80^th anniversary of Victory in Europe, Britain and beyond celebrated.

opens on Saturday 25 May from 10 am to 4:30 pm. The gardens include a walled flower garden, a walled kitchen garden, a fernery, a lower garden, a wildlife pond, a spring garden, lawns, woodland paths, and a meadow with a wildflower area, a ha-ha, and a hornbeam avenue.

We’re in a bit of a pickle and could really use your help! We’re looking for some extra volunteers to deliver the Chronicle when our usual delivery person is on holiday, sick, or out of the office. If you’re up for it and can spare an hour or two per month, you can reach Marie-Anne Beere at 07990 768 325 or send an email to distribution@kibworthchronicle.com to offer your services.

New signage is now in place enhancing the refurbished entrance and the transition to being known as the Kibworth Community Hub.