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On Sunday 4 June I took a bad fall in my buggie. Very many thanks to the people who were very kind in giving their time to stop and help me on my way and offer a lift to the Co-op or home. This was very much appreciated. All of you, my thanks many times over.

Rehearsals are well underway for our next production, written by group member, the very talented Ella Wright and called For One Night Only.

Apart from the odd spell, this summer’s weather has not been very kind to us. Resulting in a lower number of visitors, and not a great many boats. This impacts on many local businesses and services, as ‘the tourists’ have an effect beyond just the Locks.

The summer months have been busy for our WI, Beginning in June with a fascinating talk by Alison Emery,'Walking the Camino de Santiago'. A pilgrimage which finishes at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in the northwest of Spain.

What an amazing day raising money for such a worthwhile cause. Breast Cancer Now Afternoon Tea Event,12th August 2023, Kibworth School Grammar Hall.

This year I have the honour of being President of Kibworth Bowling Club and my chosen charity is Admiral Nurses, which is being set up by Dementia UK to provide help to those suffering from dementia in the same way that Macmillan do for those affected by cancer. 

Kibworth Tennis Club has taken steps to ensure their defibrillator is accessible to the local community.

Sadly, the decision by HM Government Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on building a Super Prison at Gartree has been deferred yet again. The decision is now due to be announced on Wednesday 8 November.

Many British dragonflies have names that remind us that they are fearsome predators of other insects. Most that can be found in our area are either: Chasers, Darters or Hawkers.

Over 900 people came along on 15 August to see what Foxton Locks has to offer.