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Kibworth Scouts go to Westminster Abbey. Thursday 22 February sees scouts and guides celebrate Founders Day or Thinking Day, the shared birthday of Robert Baden Powell and his wife, Olave Baden Powell.

This month's latest news from Smeeton Westerby. As the wonderful signs of spring start to appear, things are definitely ramping up here in Smeeton. Please check out the exciting things we have planned for you.

‘Death on the Rocks’, our latest ‘Whodunit’ Supper Evening extravaganza, is to be staged in Smeeton Westerby Village Hall. 7 for 7.30pm, on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 April.

Coming soon! Kibworth Village Hall Cinema Night. The Great Escaper is based on a true story that made national news. Pensioner Bernard Jordan in 2014, absconded from his home in Hove to attend an event in France to marking the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson.

Artist Bob Morley has been a regular demonstrator for the Kibworth Art Lovers over a number of years, and never disappoints. He began our February meeting, attended by more than thirty of our members, with a presentation of his work, illustrating a wide range of subjects, media and techniques. Bob talked us through his use of watercolour, acrylics, ink and pastels. Giving us several tips for creating various effects. Clingfilm, salt, fine sponges and even a toothbrush are all part of his kit.

On a very showery grey day, for an hour in the afternoon the sun shone brightly through the stained glass window of Kibworth Methodist Chapel. The chapel was full with about 75 people present on St David’s Day for the World Day of Prayer.

The South Leicestershire Medical Group in conjunction with Easy Stepz (a Health and Wellbeing training provider) will be offering a FREE training course to Community organisations and groups.

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It is not unusual for a street to be named after prominent members of the community. For instance, Market Harborough has several of these thoroughfares and one example of this is Logan Street off Coventry Road. 

At Leicestershire’s Home Library Service we believe that everyone should have access to the joys of reading and the incredible services that our libraries offer. However, we know that for many people with health challenges, limited mobility or caring responsibilities, accessing the local library can be difficult.   This is where the Home Library Service steps in – this FREE service offered by Culture To You at Leicestershire County Council ensures that reading remains accessible to everyone.