Sixty-five singers from choirs across Leicester and Leicestershire, the Knighton Chamber Orchestra and four soloists, former Leicester University students, were conducted by Dr. Paul Jenkins. The audience in the almost full church were mesmerised by the beauty and volume of the music, which resonated outside to nearby residents.
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A grand total of £3432.62 means that each charity, Macmillan, St. Peter’s and IIH, will receive £1144.20.
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On Friday 3 June the weather was beautifully sunny and warm for a Day of Celebration for our Queens Platinum Jubilee.
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Like the sun, which gloriously greeted the Illston Open Gardeners on that Saturday morning of April 30th, the generosity of the British public who came out in their droves to visit our gardens also shone through. We collected in excess of £3000, and counting, for the Ukraine Appeal! This is an excellent result from a relatively small village of only 40 houses.
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There is exciting news about a Festival of Cycling to be held at Bruntingthorpe Airfield Proving Ground LE17 5QS on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June.
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GEMS Charity would like to thank Paul Ward of Kibworth Carpets. He and his family gave a kind donation of £719.01 in memory of Claire Ward. The online donations for which have yet to be received. This is a great amount, which goes to show how much loved Claire was.
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As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations taking place on Smeeton Road Recreation Ground on Sunday 5 June, Kibworth Tennis Club ran free fun tennis sessions for children and adults. It was a great opportunity for children and adults to try tennis, some for the first time. Over 45 children and adults joined in the sessions and all had a good time!
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Market Harborough’s very own orchestra (MHO) is preparing to give it’s 23rd concert under the baton of Stephen Bell. It is on Saturday 2 July 2022 at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church, Northampton Rd, Market Harborough.
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It’s been ten years since the village held such an event so the Foxton Gardens Society is planning a follow-up. All monies raised will go towards the repair of St Andrew’s Church roof.
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