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The local branch of the Central Midlands Co-op bade a fond good-bye to their manager Donna Rood on Sunday 6 February. Donna has, very much, been a team player in our community over the last few years. And, even more so during the pandemic. We wish her every success in her next appointment and welcome Suni to Kibworth.

Taste the Difference Pale & Dry Fino Sherry (Sainsbury’s £8.00 for 50cl)

When we moved to the village in 2013 I was thrilled to see there was a local library for my two young boys to access bedtime picture books. However, the county council then commenced a consultation to reduce local facilities due to austerity measures. Library closure seemed inevitable if volunteers could not be found to run the service.

The AGM for the Grammar School Hall will be held on Tuesday 16 March at 7pm and, of course, we hope to see as many people from Kibworth and Smeeton as possible. Some of our current trustees are stepping down, after giving sterling service. We would like to invite potential new trustees to come forward. We are particularly keen to recruit people who might be interested in the posts of treasurer and secretary.

St. Peter’s Church*, Church Langton, LE16 7TA

Glooston Village Hall LE16 7ST

Ash Wednesday Communion Service will be on 2 March at 7.30pm.  This is a traditional service with organ and choir, marking the beginning of the season of Lent. 4 pm is the Traditional Communion Services at St Wilfrid’s. The next services will take place on Sunday 20 February and Sunday 20 March, with traditional hymns, organ and choir.

February is a busy time here at KGC as we prepare for the annual AGM. The meeting gives the members the opportunity to vote for the incoming officers and review the year.

A lively discussion about parking and congestion took place at the 25 January Parish Council meeting after a resident raised a number of issues.

On Thursday 3 February, the team from Cross Counties Healthcare PCN held their latest