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LCC are still waiting for the permit to operate the site being issued after an inspection by the Environment Agency. I had hoped it could be re-opened late February but looks like being early - not late March!

The Parish Council’s monthly public meeting on 28 February was held in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall. Thure Johansen was co-opted.

After our taster sessions in January, we have had lots more ladies join us. We now have a membership of nearly 40 which is great!

Volunteers needed to launch Squirrels, the newest branch of the Scouts’ family tree.

The Leicestershire Tennis Awards took place at the Leicester Tigers Ground on Monday 13 February. Awards were presented to teams who won or came 2nd in the Leicestershire 2022 Summer and Winter Leagues. Kibworth Tennis Club won five awards which were presented by Greg Rusedski. Greg was ranked number four in the World in 1997/98 and is a tennis commentator on TV.

Kibworth Easy Riders along with the Fleckney and Kibworth Running Club are organising a fundraising Duathlon for LOROS on Sunday 2 April. Meet 9.30am for a 10am start at Kibworth Cricket Club.

Our February speaker was Sue Adams, who spoke to us about Healthy Feet. Married to a farmer, she had been an Ofsted Inspector of daycare facilities, but decided to take a change of direction. Following a tough and intensive course she gained a BSc (Honours) in Podiatry. Setting up her own practice and working in the community. She began giving talks quite recently to help people because our feet are so important. Yet we often take them for granted until we have problems.

Services at your local Churches.

Our new Captains have now been inaugurated. We are delighted that the Captains Drive-in event in February raised in excess of £600 for local based GEMS Charity. A great start to their year!

LWH will be holding an Indoor Car Boot Sale in Kibworth Grammar School Hall, LE8 0EW on Saturday 18 March from 10am to 12.45pm FREE ADMISSION. Refreshments available at very competitive prices.