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For those of you who exercise outdoors, be it running, cycling, winter sports such as rugby, even a walk, read on. This article about staying fit in cold weather is definitely for you! I know it is only October, but we have definitely had some temperature drops! Aren’t the colours gorgeous in our beautiful corner of the world this time of year?

The Parish Council held its monthly public meeting on 28 September in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall.

As part of the ongoing commitment by the Police to reduce violence towards women and girls, a new online portal is being launched where concerns can be raised.

More Grants announced for businesses in Harborough.

At 4.30am on Friday 8 October, fire fighters from Kibworth Fire and Rescue Station, set off from the fire station for Mount Snowdon. Taking their full fire kit along with them.

Members of Kibworth Art Lovers renewed their activities in September with an exhibition which displayed their irrepressible joy of painting. Hosted at a venue in the heart of the village, an exciting exhibition with more than fifty impressive paintings. The variety of styles & media showcased the extensive artistic talent in and around Kibworth.

For something we just do without thinking every day, how can we turn breathing into a powerful tool? How can we harness the power of breathing.

Where to find great tasting coffee locally?

Pork Loin on the Bone by Bridge 67 Butchers based in Kibworth Beauchamp has been awarded a 2-star by Great Taste. The largest and most trusted food and drink awards on the planet.

New powers have been introduced to tackle the use of psychoactive substances and ‘legal highs’ linked to anti-social behaviour. These new powers include tackling the use of nitrous oxide, sometimes known as 'laughing gas’.

A much changed outdoor bowling season has just finished. I think everyone was happy to get back on the green and turnout has been very good.  Club Membership has held up very well with a good number of new members from our Open Day and Monday nights Open Bowling.

Our Macmillan coffee morning proved to be a great success making £485 for this excellent cause. The village hall was transformed into a charming café with round tables decorated with vases of flowers beautifully created by Nicola Hopkinson. Busily making the tea and coffee, and of course serving the obligatory cakes, were Philippa Britten and Jacqui Taylor. I had the lovely job of being host and welcoming everyone as they arrived.

Fiesta Sports Coaching will be hosting free indoor sessions every Tuesday evening from 26 October to 14 December in the Kibworth Grammar School Hall. Sessions will be from 5.15pm–6.15pm for 7–11 year olds, and 6.15pm–7.15pm for 12-16 year olds.

I have written previously about the impending closure for redevelopment of our nearest Recycling and Household Waste site, the Kibworth Tip.  I have now had confirmation that it is to close on Monday 1 November and remain closed for up to 12 months. The improvements will provide more bays and will make the site easier to use. A planned split-level surface meaning that customers no longer have to climb steps to access the skips. They will also improve traffic flow. HGVs at the site will be separated from the area used by the public to further improve safety. Residents are asked to use either of the centres on Wigston Road, Oadby, and Riverside, Market Harborough while the work is completed.

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