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It is noted that LOROS are one of four beneficiaries along with the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, Royal Anglian Regiment Charity and Pancreatic Cancer UK of an Armed Force Day extravaganza which will take place on Saturday 27 June at Hallaton Road, Medbourne, LE 16 8DR from 10am onwards.

There has been a change on the island in the centre of the village which many of you will know about, I am sure, through the usual social media channels, however this is not apparent yet when looking at the buildings. Lighthouse Indian Paradise has been taken over allegedly by new owners and is now Kalcutta Brasserie.

One of the projects the members of the Kibworth & District Heritage Society is to research are the origins of some of Kibworth's street names. The plan is to publish the findings over the coming months/years. Let's begin with a question:

The members of Illston-on-the-Hill Women's Institue had a treat at their meeting in April.

The annual summer concert will be held on Saturday 13 June at 7:30pm in the Robert Monk village hall in Foxton.

I read with interest the article that appeared in the March edition of the Kibworth & District Chronicle concerning the General Strike of 1926, and it prompted me to send in what I have been told is a rare piece of paperwork relating to this significant episode in Leicester's history.

Please be aware that we have had to increase the charge we make for when Kibworth & District Chronicle is sent to our away subscribers.

My proposal for a Kibworth Festival 2027 - a village of culture and fun was met with a mixed reception.

Dear Editor

I thought you'd like to know the total made at the clutter sale was £1500.47 which was brilliant. It just tops off our last few weeks, as we were honoured to be invited to the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. This was a special occasion for both ourselves and GEMS charity.