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The season is in full flow and the club has had a great start. The 1st XI and 2nd XI both sit top of their respective divisions after nine games, with the 1st XI also moving into the Quarter Final stages of the T20 and County Cups.

The current (HDC) Local Plan is continuing to provide an up-to-date framework for future sustainable growth across the Harborough district, according to a recent review.

Network Rail is preparing to start the bidding process to revive its major electrification upgrade plans.

GEMS Charity and Leicester Hospitals Charity are teaming up to raise vital funds to expand the chemotherapy suite at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. LRI’s adult cancer treatment services have significantly outgrown their capacity.

With the weather set to fair, the Euros about to start, and with the Covid rules about to relax, (fingers crossed), smouldering BBQs across the villages will be smelled from afar. Bridge 67 Butchers are able to offer you a fantastic range of beef, pork and lamb from our farm in Smeeton Westerby. We also have chicken, Hambletons breads, British cheeses, not to mention our lovely range of relishes and sauces in our pantry.

In April we reported that the Kibworth windmill would be repaired during the second half of the year. As a first step, scaffolding has been erected and been covered in protective sheeting while work is in progress. Preparatory work will start by the end of June and the main work in August. A viewing platform has been erected and visitors will, on certain occasions, be able to see what is happening. Details will be announced later. As Kibworth windmill is on private land and the work is taking place on an enclosed site, it will not be possible to visit any other times.

Kibworth & District u3a announces its next Tuesday Social on 20 July

The local running scene is well on the road to returning to normal with a number of members taking part in events recently. There are also fixtures in the diary for a trimmed down version of the Leicestershire Road Running League.

Hello everyone.

Kibworth Bowls Club are holding an OPEN DAY on Sunday 27th June from 10:30am to 3pm. This is open to all ages; the whole family is welcome. Please come and see our facilities and try bowling. All we need from you is your attendance wearing flat shoes or trainers. We have bowls etc. available. Tea/Coffee will be available and our Bar will be open.