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Every year I hold a coffee morning at our house to raise funds for Macmillan. We even managed to hold one last year, keeping to all the Covid rules and regulations. In fact, we made a record profit for the charity. So, the details were as follows:

The Parish Councils would like residents of the two Kibworths to give them their initial views on three exciting projects. The purpose of these projects is to improve facilities and services for both communities. These have been progressing over the past two years during lockdown.

He was the richest person in the land, and one of the most self-opinionated and boastful. Although many people flocked around him, even Lu Yun realised that this was because of his status and wealth. It so happened that one day, as Lu Yun was walking through the fruit market with his entourage. He spied a young woman at one of the stalls and fell instantly in love.

GEMS Charity & Leicestershire Hospital Charities are seeking to raise 500k to fund a Chemotherapy Treatment Suite Extension at Leicestershire Royal Infirmary. This will increase the number of people receiving live-saving treatment. This article updates you on the great progress on the Fundraising Appeal so far.

My son Ellis passed away on the 12 February this year. Before his funeral was even arranged, a group of his best friends said they intended to honour him, cycling from John O’Groats to Land's End. Ellis worked for Sigma Sports in Oakham. He was a keen cyclist himself, hoping one day to take part in the transplant games.

The Parish Council’s Annual Walkabout on 1st July started at Jubilee Green, and then went to the Lychgate at the Cemetery. & visiting areas off Marriott Drive where there were concerns about roots damaging the pavement and a large ash tree. Councillors also visited the Larkswood and Rookery park areas.

Money Max is a holistic money support service launched in July 2021 by Citizens Advice LeicesterShire (CitAL). It operates in all Leicestershire districts except Charnwood. The service is funded by Leicestershire County Council. 

Over the summer, Kibworth Beauchamp Parish Council met on 22 June, 13 July and 24 August.

What a great summer we have had here in Smeeton! It started off with ‘Brass on the Grass’, our annual band concert on the allotments. The Oddfellows Brass Band came in force again to entertain us with renditions of music and songs old and new. What a talented band they are! Even the clouds parted and the sun decided to come out to listen. Although this is a free event, the donations raised were for GEMS and came to £650.

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