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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

(This title taken from the original highly acclaimed 1971 concept album by Marvin Gaye)

After the Autumn Marathon and Half Marathon season we’ve had a much quieter month for races and events. It’s now time for the mud lovers to get involved with the Derby Runner Cross Country League underway.

The Kibworth tip closed on 1 November.  I requested that an alternative site be made available to cover the 12 months that the Kibworth site is being modernised. The two nearest are Oadby and Harborough but both were closed Thursdays and Fridays.

The parish council held its monthly public meeting on Thursday 4 November in the Studio at the Kibworth Grammar School Hall.

East Langton Parish Council feel very honoured to have been chosen by Leicester University to be one of one hundred war memorials they have been visiting since 2018. This was on their ‘Poppy Pilgrimage’ in commemoration of 100 years since the founding of the University.

On Thursday 18 November, Kibworth Grammar School Hall Trustees and executors of Betty Ward's estate came together to celebrate & raise a glass in her name.

New Benches in Warwick Park or Smeeton Westerby?