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Members of the local running club have been busy competing in races and endurance events across the country over recent weeks. Producing a series of impressive performances from 10Ks to ultra-marathons.

Have you ever dreamed of joining a choir? Stop dreaming and take action! Whether you’re a seasoned soprano or a shy alto we have a place for you. No auditions just a love for music. No prior experience needed to join Kibworth Ladies’ Choir; just come and try a rehearsal. If you want to find out more about us why not take a look at our fabulous website! (kibworthladieschoir.org)

Twenty years ago in January 2006, a founder shared her vision of praying for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the whole of Lent at a local service. This crazy idea sparked a group of people from both churches in Kibworth to work towards making it a reality. After 40 days, it became clear that the vision couldn’t end there. Five of the 13 people had the same vision of a permanent place in Kibworth. Aa place of prayer plus a coffee shop, a safe place for young and old. Properties became available, but which one was the right one? Confirmation came through the revelation that there was a well in the garden – hence the name The Well.

Did you know that there are up to four million new books published each year? That would be a seriously large “to be read” pile! How on earth do you decide what to read next?

Carol Marsden’s talk ‘Carol’s Capers, Adventuring for Charity’ certainly lived up to its title.
Retired from the NHS, she has completed many challenges. She was asked to raise money for ‘PROSTAID’ to provide a specialist nurse for men.

We are delighted to share that a small number of places are still available in our Early Years setting for the Autumn Term 2026.

Have a great night out with Last Minute Theatre on Saturday 4 July with our Quizaret!

Nothing we do can make God love us more – but it can help us realise how deeply we are loved by God. We respond to God's love in Christ through the way we live our lives.

Professional artist, Cordell Garfield, has painted in oils for over 25 years, choosing portraiture as his main subject. Since last month’s focus was also portraiture, in April’s meeting, Kibworth Art Lovers were interested to see the difference between the mediums of pastels and oils for this topic.

Kibworth Golf Club welcomed a fantastic turnout on Sunday as young golfers from across the region took part in the first Junior Golf Pathway Tour event of the season. With players, families and organisers all praising the day as a tremendous success.

We are 10 years old!

Smeeton Westerby Parish Council invites applications for the position of Parish Clerk.

On Sunday 26 April, 10-4pm, ‘Westbrooke House’ Market Harborough, LE16 8AX. A six-acre garden featuring mature limes, walled flower garden and kitchen garden, a wildlife pond, woodland paths, a wildflower area and a magnificent collection of over 10,000 tulips. 

Thank you to everyone who attended our Easter services, it was wonderful to have so many people celebrating with us! If you enjoyed our services, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

This past weekend highlighted the strong sense of community at the club, with members coming together not only to enjoy the game but also to learn valuable life-saving skills.