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It is with no little sadness that the Chronicle has learned of the death of Philip Porter. The Chronicle regularly featured updates to his book ‘Kibworth to Smeeton: A Stroll Down Memory Lane’ in these pages. The book contains over 100 photographs and maps depicting scenes and events that our forebears in the three villages of Kibworth Beauchamp, Kibworth Harcourt and Smeeton Westerby experienced.

‘Christmas isn’t Christmas without…’

Speed checks were recently carried out in Great Glen to check compliance with speed limits in the area. Some road markings are worn and branches cover speed limit signs. However the speed limit is 30mph if there are street lights and no signs. Several road users stated that they believed London Road was a 40mph zone, despite it being a 30mph zone.

by using very delicate fine needles that are inserted just below the skin into specific points on the body.

Thank you to all those who came to our Christmas Concert on Sunday 12 December. It's safe to say it was a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone! We would also like to thank those of you who donated items for the raffle and all those who volunteered on the night. With your support, we were able to donate some of the proceeds from the evening to our chosen charities - Kibworth Creatives Choir and Gems Charity.

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” – John Boswell

Dear Editor,

Do you find Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand a bit too gooseberry-like and aromatic? Is Sancerre too lean and grassy for you? Then try a happy medium from South Africa!

In late October and November, dabbling ducks attain their brightest plumage. They begin to attract mates and pair up in readiness for the spring and early summer nesting season. Also at this time, birds spread south and west avoiding frozen lakes and rivers in Scandinavia and Iceland. This makes December a great month to find dabbling ducks on the shores and margins of inland lakes and reservoirs in lowland Britain.

The good news about COP26 is that we’re on the way to reaching a safer limit to global warming. We still need to speed up and give far more help to the poorer nations suffering the worst effects of climate change and the pandemic. So not exactly a COP out! The countries have agreed to meet again next year in Egypt to get closer to the target temperature. 

The recent COP26 conference has highlighted the climate change issues facing all of us. Whilst we certainly need the big players to come on board, we, as individuals, can also do our bit to make small changes which in turn can lead to big impacts. With this in mind let us consider food waste.

Have you ever seen a REAL Giant? Have you actually WATCHED a Beanstalk grow? Have you seen a cow TAP DANCING? If your answer is “No” to any of these questions, then get yourself a ticket and come and see these ‘Wonders of the World’ - for seeing is believing in our magical world of Pantomime.

The word philosophy derives from the Greek and means ‘a love of wisdom’. Several decades ago a movement started up in the educational world to encourage schools to teach philosophical thinking to children. The particular method of teaching was based on the ideas of the Greek philosopher Socrates. He believed that philosophy shouldn’t just be the province of intellectuals and academics, but should include ordinary people. The aim in mind was of showing them ways to think practically and critically in order that they should live happier and more fulfilling lives. The movement is called P4C – Philosophy for Children. It has evolved in recent years to include adult groups discussing issues in other settings such as libraries, village halls and even pubs, so that P4C now also means Philosophy in the Community.

On 21 July 1924 at 7.46pm a postcard was sent by holidaymakers, who were staying at Byron House, Skegness. It was sent to a Mrs Simpson living in the Leicestershire village of Tur Langton, quoting minimal address details.

Photos from Kibworth's Christmas Late Night Shopping on Wednesday 8th December 2021