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The public parish council monthly meeting was held on 28^th April 2026 in the Studio at the Kibworth Community Hub.

“I SWEAR” 

As promised, more details on our event in June to celebrate the King’s birthday and Fathers’ Day. The Kings Head, Smeeton are hosting a Summer Shindig in aid of GEMS Charity on Sunday 21 June starting at 1pm. It is shaping up to be a fantastic event with a BBQ, Music, Tombola, Plant Sale, Raffle and more.

Pentecost Service 24 May 10.30am

Kibworth Community Library celebrates its tenth anniversary this month, a milestone that speaks to the determination, generosity, and community spirit that have kept it alive.

On Thursday 23 April, the Y8/9 girls football team travelled to Leicester City's world class training ground for the County final .

The recently formed local Leicestershire Right to Roam (R2R) have been busy recently campaigning for greater access for those wishing to walk or swim in and with nature.

This proposal is not about merging the two villages; it is about asking for a Review to consider merging the two parish councils.

I always enjoy picking up the Kibworth & District Chronicle when visiting Kibworth Court Care Home.

Illston Abey Cricket Club welcomed former England spin wizard Monty Panesar to the opening Sunday Cricket T20 tournament

The Sound of The Kibworth Band from 50 years ago

I came across your publication on the internet as I have researched who I believe was my 8th great grandfather, Colonel Thomas Horton, also known as Thomas Horton the Regicide (1603-1649).

The start of May is a good time to reflect on how spring 2026 is progressing.

In my experience some people seem to be sensitive to the atmosphere of a place.

I am writing to flag an important change to EU pet travel rules that may not yet be widely known and could affect a significant number of UK pet owners travelling to Europe this year.