Category: Community

Would you like the chance to be a bigger part of the community? Are you looking for new friends? Or something to fill your time? Then please consider volunteering at Kibworth Community Library. We have been a Community Library for ten years this year, and a Charitable Trust for eight. During this time, we have had close to a hundred volunteers help run it. We come from different walks of life, are different ages, have some or no experience in libraries, but we all love it. And we are all passionate about keeping the library running!

“Every person can make a difference, and every person should try.” – John F. Kennedy

The club has recently reopened its dining room after a full refurbishment, creating a brighter space for members, guests and the wider community to enjoy. The upgrade has modernised the interior while retaining the welcoming atmosphere the club is known for, making it suitable for casual dining, social events, and post-round gatherings.

Due to excellent support from Harborough District Council and from Crouch’s Recovery, Kibworth Village Hall has recently obtained 75 new chairs for use during all the activities that take place at the village hall. These kind donations are very much appreciated by the Village Hall’s Committee and will ensure that popular events such as the regular film nights and villagers’ birthday parties, will continue to flourish.

On Saturday 22nd November we rocked the night away singing numbers including Sweet Child of Mine, Don't fear the Reaper, Start Me Up/Living on a Prayer, and We Will Rock You. That got the audience going! We also sang a beautiful rendition of Nothing Else Matters by Metallica – check out our socials to look at lots of video clips and photos of a wonderful concert. And keep an eye out too for the total of funds raised for our chosen charity, Rainbows Hospice.

The usual monthly parish council public meeting was held on 25 February 2025 in the Studio in the Kibworth Community Hub. Janet Dowling was co-opted onto the parish council.

As the festive season approaches, streets sparkle with lights, homes fill with laughter and the air hums with anticipation. 

Commencing on Thursday 4 December, the existing Action Fraud system is being replaced by the new Report Fraud service.

It is that time of year where it is fitting to thank all the people who have helped to make this publication a success over the last year.

Jayne Hubbard (left) and team in the kitchen at Kibworth Methodist Chapel on Saturday 6 December preparing to feed the Senior Citizens with Christmas lunch and all the trimmings.

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has launched a dedicated Road Safety Round as part of his Community Action Fund (CAF) programme, pledging to support grassroots projects that can help him promote safer travel for all road users.

Between April and September 2025, Action Fraud has received 2,790 crime reports relating to Winter Fuel Payment scams, with victims reporting losses totalling over £27,000.

As I retire from my role as parish priest, my family and I want to thank the people of the Kibworth Benefice for 18 years of shared life, faith and friendship.

It is with great regret, we have to inform you that from 31 March 2026 the charity, Kibworth Grammar School Hall (also known as Kibworth Community Hub, charity number 1044822) will be dissolved and the lease handed back to Kibworth Beauchamp Parish Council.

I grew up with an annual real Christmas tree that my mother decorated beautifully, the most amazing sight being when the real candles in their holders were lit and the light bulb turned off, for a magical, fragrant though fairly brief, experience. I can’t imagine anyone taking the chance of a house fire now!