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Kibworth Harcourt Windmill Update - March 2022

My iPhone names it Mothers’ Day, but my WH Smith diary keeps the traditional English name of Mothering Sunday. Why the two titles? A clue, Mothers’ Day is celebrated in the USA on the second Sunday (why a Sunday?) in May but it was only introduced recently, in 1949. Is this another import from the USA, which partly explains its popularity in England in recent years, albeit at a different time to the USA?

Soave is world famous, but it’s not the only white wine in northern Italy. A wine from Lugana, a region at the southern end of Lake Garda, between Lombardy and Veneto, is a worthy rival. The wine is based on a single grape variety which was originally thought to be part of the ubiquitous, but dull, Trebbiano family and therefore called ‘Trebbiano di Lugana’. DNA analysis has shown that it’s closely related to Verdicchio, (of Castelli di Jesi fame), but that it’s not identical. So now it’s called ‘Turbiana’.

'Seeking the Kingdom of God'

After 17 successful years in Kibworth, Louise Faye and her team have launched a new venture at number 3, Stable Block, Union Wharf in Market Harborough.

We would like to thank the Capell family for asking for donations to GEMS Charity instead of flowers in memory of Kelvin. We have received the final payment making the total amount £1687.17. This is incredible, and shows how well thought of he was.

The Captains at Kibworth Golf Club for 2022/23 have now been officially nominated and voted into office. No sooner had the process been completed than the fun began with the Captains Drive-In. 

Unfortunately, an advertising error has occurred in the March edition Issue 437 for the Kibworth Golf Club.

The parish council held its monthly public meeting on 22 February in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall.

The parish council held its monthly public meeting on the 3 March in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall.

To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee many special events are going to be held around the county this year to mark her 70 years as monarch. The events include a garden party hosted by the Lord Lieutenant for those turning 70 this year. Also the planting of trees and an art competition. You can find details on the county website www.leicestershire.gov.uk/platinum-jubilee

Following a successful Christmas Fayre in November 2021, Mish Mash Markets is excited to be back with our next shopping event. A Spring Market taking place at the Market Harborough Congregational Church on Saturday 19 March. The event is open 10am to 3pm and entry is free to all (though guide dogs only please). It would be great to see you there!

Henry VIII comes to Smeeton on Saturday 19 March at 7.00pm

We are delighted to announce that tickets for our joint production of ‘Allo, Allo’, a comedy written by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft, will be on sale from Monday 14 March.

A thank you from us!