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In March we had our AGM which was well attended. Martyn Wyburn reported on the current state of the Community Hub. The completion of the new library extension being the highlight of the year. There were no new candidates to join the Trustees. Martyn was re-elected as chair, with Lynn Williams voted in as vice-chair, Mandi Bland as treasurer. Andrew Dawes and Janet Dowling were also re-elected as trustees. Unfortunately, one position that has not been filled is that of secretary. If anyone would like to put themselves forward, we would be pleased to look at co-opting you. The duties are not particularly onerous. If anyone would like to discuss this with me, I can be contacted on Tel:07914254965.

“Here we go again, Happy as can be, All good friends, And jolly good company” is a positive, uplifting little song I recall from my childhood. Now when I say the words “Here we again itself it is usually because I feel dismayed and my spirits have dropped. What causes these emotions? Well hearing or reading phrases like, “Your call is important to us”, “You are forty-ninth in the queue,” or worse still ”Lessons have been learnt,” and “A public inquiry will be held…”

“There is no harm in repeating a good thing.” - Plato

The very popular garden at Westbrooke House at Little Bowden, Market Harborough, LE16 8AX opens twice in April and May.

The monthly parish council meeting was held on 4 March at 7pm in the Studio at the Kibworth Community Hub.

Roll up, roll up, it’s time to reserve your tickets for An Evening of Supper and Fun Entertainment on Friday 2 May. We present for you our Village Variety Show starring our very own Smeetarians! Firstly, we will be serving a delicious supper and then the frivolity will begin. We have songs, sketches and funny pieces of prose and poetry for your enjoyment. Please ring Philippa on 01162793841 or message her on 07748878027 to book your place– adults £15 and children £10. Of course, as usual we ask that you bring your own drinks and glasses. We are sure it will be a most enjoyable evening.

The Leicester & District Ramblers have announced two Coach Rambles in the near future. The Coach Rambles were a very popular item on their agenda prior to the Covid 19 global pandemic.

The Leicester and Leicestershire Photographic Society 2025 annual exhibition will be held at Christchurch Clarendon Park Road, Leicester LE2 3AH. The exhibition will run from Friday evening 9 May until Saturday afternoon 10 May. It will include print and projected image sections. There are separate sections for members’ and non-members’ entries. Each have sections for colour prints and projected images, monochrome prints and projected images, and nature prints and projected images. In addition there are the sport prints and projected images. The print and projected sections are sponsored by the Great Central Railway Ltd.

We first started the Open Day in 2017, opening the farm gates to the general public.  The aim then was to highlight the link between food and farming. Now nine years on that message is more important to us than ever.  It was great to see that so many people are interested to learn about our farming practices, our animal welfare ethos and how we provide sustainable meat through our butcher’s shop in Kibworth.  With approximately 600 people attending, we had a fantastic turnout. So much so that I understand that the village of Smeeton Westerby was brought to a stand still.  But what a wonderful sight to see, our community coming together to celebrate local food and farming right on our doorstep.  For those who attended, we thank you for your support.

Have you ever thought of giving table tennis a go? Here at the Fleckney Spinners we take absolute beginners, adults and children. Our latest addition is 8-year old Seb Kaubi, who is as keen as mustard to get going on his TT journey.