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At our last meeting, the Kibworth Art Lovers enjoyed an evening of exceptional photography. Rutland photographer Richard Adams presented on the night.

For villagers in Church Langton, Kibworth, Foxton, and Great Bowden you might have heard on Easter Monday your church bells ringing for up to half an hour. Bell ringers from as far away as Cambridge and Desford descended on south Leicestershire. It was part of an Easter ‘tour’, visiting the towers of the four churches above. Some of the bells were even recorded. One of the ladies, Rebecca Banner from Desford bell ringers, is recording all the bells of Leicestershire. A joyful and very English sound and appreciated by all who heard them.

We hope you all had a wonderful Easter break involving plenty of chocolate and a lovely break.

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

Illston-on- the-Hill WI were privileged to host Sue Pulsford, a former police officer. The tales of her time in the force during the 1960’s left us both entertained and enlightened. Under the intriguing title ‘Heartbeat, I was there’, Sue took us on a nostalgic journey through her experiences as a pioneering woman in a predominantly male police force.

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.

County Councillor for Gartree - April 2024

Kibworth Beauchamp Parish Council - April 2024

The Well - April 2024

Methodist Matters - April 2024

Kibworth Bowls Club - April 2024. Kibworth Bowling Club’s indoor carpet bowls season has now ended following some really enjoyable competitions. The Pairs League for the Hollingsworth Cup was won by Chas Clarke and Sharon Sanderson, after some exciting matches with close scores.  

By the time you receive this month’s Chronicle, we will have completed our run of ‘Death on the Rocks’ and be eagerly looking towards our next production.

Ireland & Company are thrilled to announce that from Monday 22 April we will be moving. We will be at Ground Floor, Unit 2, Kibworth Business Park, Nursery Court, LE8 0EX.

News from Smeeton Westerby. On Saturday 16 March, we had a fabulous evening with Tony Harris performing as Winston Churchill. You would never have known that he had driven all the way from Hastings just to be with us. His knowledge, wit and acting skills made the evening so very enjoyable. Add to that the delicious supper, it was definitely an evening to remember. We can’t wait to invite him again.

Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital will be holding a coffee morning and table top sale on Saturday 11 May. It will be in Kibworth Village Hall, LE8 0LN, from 10am until 12.45pm.