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Where in the Kibworth & District Chronicle delivery area would you find this very striking window?

Over the last year The Chronicle has printed a number of updates regarding the ongoing repairs to Kibworth Harcourt post mill by the Bristol based contractor Dorothea Restorations.

As autumn and winter approach are you looking for new pastimes and ways to meet people? Perhaps you remember country dancing at school, or enjoyed a Barn Dance/Ceilidh and would like to try other English dances?

Crystal Luna was founded by Kibworth resident, Jennifer Hare. Living with three chronic illnesses and battling the NHS for safer medicines, she found herself turning to a holistic lifestyle to balance daily stresses and live a life of mindfulness.

During the summer holidays tennis sessions took place at the club for children aged from three to seventeen. It was a great opportunity for some children to try tennis for the first time and for other children to continue playing during the summer holidays. Over 150 children attended the sessions so it was a busy time for Mati and his coaching team!

It's common knowledge that both ice and heat packs can provide therapeutic value to injuries. But which is best for which?

The Burton Overy Village show can be traced probably as far back as the Village Hall has been in existence on its present site. The Hall is celebrating its Centenary this year.

For 42 years, most of you will know that Colin was a familiar face behind the counter at Williams, the butchers shop in Fleckney. However, some customers are still asking “Where’s Colin?”. We are delighted to tell you that he is just a stone’s throw away, working at Bridge 67 Butchers in Kibworth. He has been working there for the past two years and is still making his famous ‘Colin’s Sausages’.

Since the June Chronicle, the parish council has held two meetings on 28 June and 23 August in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall.

Although we often have invited speakers to present talks on specific topics, our most recent MU meeting in the church hall on Thursday 1 September followed our usual church service. However, on this particular occasion over a cup of tea and biscuits, we had a wonderful time of spontaneous fellowship and heartfelt sharing of experiences, with the opportunity to recall some important memories from events in our lives.

Will be holding a Pop up Charity Shop at the hospital, at the of rear of Bird's Barn, Fleckney Road Kibworth LE8 0HJ.

Since the last report, the parish council held its annual parish walkabout on 7 July and its monthly public meeting on 4 August in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall.

The ancient Judith Stone landmark, Leicester University’s giant carbon footprint game; The Harborough River Pickers; A photographic exhibition; Eco food and dishes; Cycling events; Walks; Park runs; Composting; Apple pressing; Free craft session; A food summit; Book displays... and more? 

Will be holding a coffee morning and table top sale on Saturday 8 October in Kibworth Village Hall LE8 0LN. 10am - 12.45pm