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The public parish council monthly meeting was held on 24 February 2026 in the Studio at the Kibworth Community Hub.

In the February issue of Neighbourhood Link (NHL) newsletter, it is reported in the You Said We Did section:

Join us to hear the story of a dream.

As winter loosens its grip, signs of spring begin to appear — lighter mornings, birdsong, and the first daffodils breaking through the soil. Spring has a remarkable way of lifting the soul, reminding us that new life follows even the coldest season.

The Kilby Woodland Trust, established in 2009, manages 15 acres of woodland. They raise funds by selling tree plots for new trees or adopting existing trees. They also host fundraising events and rent out garden areas. From February, two-thirds of the vacant plots are available for £32 annually.

This term at KMA has been focussed on students’ next steps.

Kibworth Scout Group are thrilled to announce our plans for a brand-new, modern, purpose-built Scout building on our land by the railway.

An evening of excellent live jazz music awaits you at the Kings Head, Smeeton Westerby on Wednesday 5 March from 8 to 10pm when jazz quartet of Lee, Ryan, Pete and Fino collectively known as The Fourmasons will be performing.  Free entry. Don’t miss it!

My guess is that most readers of our wonderful ‘Kibworth & District Chronicle’, have made changes in their lifestyles because of the climate crisis we are now in. André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, Brazilian leader of COP30 UN climate summit last November in the Amazonian city of Belém said “As the age of warnings gives way to the age of consequences, humanity confronts a profound truth: climate adaptation is no longer a choice that follows mitigation; it is the first half of our survival.”

New Kibworth resident Richard Hill used to run a history group in Warwick. He gave a fascinating talk about Zulu and the Battle of Rorke’s Drift this month.  Let’s hope it’s the first of many.