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The Spinners have welcomed new members. These are social (non-league) players of all abilities and ages from 15 to 68, and league players. Our teams have enjoyed great success from teens to the oldest players who are in their 70s.

Our Tai Chi group is growing with beginners joining us every few weeks. We are enjoying learning and practising routines á la Paul Lam for arthritis, diabetes and to boost our immunity.

Illston on the Hill WI welcomed Faye from The Body Shop for our November meeting. Poor Faye was just getting over a migraine but she was brilliant. We learnt a great deal about Anita Roddick and the formation of the Body Shop. This included how they have moved with the times and gone ahead with their ‘green’ packaging and recycled bottles. It was most interesting. She brought lots of samples and lots of sales items. It proved to be a very busy shop! Faye had the most wonderful sense of humour and entertained us one and all.

It is with no little sadness that the Chronicle has learned of the death of Philip Porter. The Chronicle regularly featured updates to his book ‘Kibworth to Smeeton: A Stroll Down Memory Lane’ in these pages. The book contains over 100 photographs and maps depicting scenes and events that our forebears in the three villages of Kibworth Beauchamp, Kibworth Harcourt and Smeeton Westerby experienced.

‘Christmas isn’t Christmas without…’

Speed checks were recently carried out in Great Glen to check compliance with speed limits in the area. Some road markings are worn and branches cover speed limit signs. However the speed limit is 30mph if there are street lights and no signs. Several road users stated that they believed London Road was a 40mph zone, despite it being a 30mph zone.

by using very delicate fine needles that are inserted just below the skin into specific points on the body.

Thank you to all those who came to our Christmas Concert on Sunday 12 December. It's safe to say it was a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone! We would also like to thank those of you who donated items for the raffle and all those who volunteered on the night. With your support, we were able to donate some of the proceeds from the evening to our chosen charities - Kibworth Creatives Choir and Gems Charity.

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” – John Boswell

Dear Editor,