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Tuesday 14 April - 7.30pm

On 3rd May 1926, Britain’s miners went on strike, and workers from other industries joined them in solidarity. This was the first general strike in Britain, with 1.5 million strikers by 4th May.

Having lived, walked and run around the countryside of Kibworth and Smeeton Westerby for most of my life, it has taken nearly 40 years to return to a passion that began at school – drawing and painting.

The Harborough Collective directed by David Le Page will be performing a concert at St Wilfrid’s Church, Kibworth on Friday 27 March. The concert, scheduled to begin at 7pm, will feature Vaughan Williams ‘The Lark Ascending’, Holst ‘Brook Green Suite’, Le Page ‘A Kibworth Idyll’, Nick Drake ‘River Man’, Sting ‘Fields of Gold’, Elgar ‘Chanson de Matin & Nuit’, and Purcell ‘Remember Me’.

In February, Year 1 enjoyed a truly special afternoon sharing old toys with their grandparents. The children were captivated by the stories behind the toys and discovered fascinating insights into how games and play have changed over time.

In the closing paragraphs of D H Lawrence’s novel, ‘Sons and Lovers’ the protagonist Paul Morel thinks of himself as ‘one tiny upright speck of flesh, less than an ear of wheat lost in the field.’ The image has stuck in my mind, because for me anyway it gives me a sense of perspective. While it’s easy to think of oneself as the centre of things – that the whole world revolves around me – in fact I am just a tiny component in what might be an infinite universe. It’s humbling.

“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” ― Anton Chekhov

As you read this we will officially be in spring. It has been an unusual winter, following a bountiful autumn.

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When writing an editorial one often wonders if they are read! In January I wrote the shortest editorial ever and ended it with a request to keep sending us your thoughts in letter form. We were completely unready for the deluge of letters that arrived ready for February’s publication. Thank you!

Illston Abey Junior Cricket coaching at Oadby Beauchamp Indoor Sports Hall every Sunday 6pm until Easter. Age 6 years to 16 years please come and join us. Contact 07956 531 893

Narumi says, “I’m one of the vets at Ash Tree with a certificate in veterinary ophthalmology. This means I’ve completed extra training in diagnosing and treating eye conditions in pets, including both medical and surgical cases. Because of this training, I can offer advanced eye care from complex corneal surgeries to eyelid procedures and management of chronic eye conditions. I love being able to combine detailed medical care with surgery when needed, giving pets the best chance for comfort and long-term vision.”

We have been enjoying our indoor carpet bowls competitions this winter. This year’s winners of the Hollingsworth Cup were Les Cowley and Sue Graves (pictured below), who beat Eileen Clayton and Helen Nourish by just one shot in a nail-biting final.

Market Harborough Building Society (MHBS) has been awarded B Corp™ certification. Joining a global network of organisations recognised for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. The accreditation follows a rigorous assessment by B Lab, the non-profit organisation behind the B Corp movement. They evaluated the Society’s impact across areas including colleague wellbeing, customer service, community engagement and environmental responsibility.

Gardening is a fantastic way to stay active, boost your mood, and enjoy nature. However, it can also lead to common injuries if you don’t take care of your body. From lower back pain to sore knees and inflamed elbows, the repetitive and physical nature of gardening can take its toll.