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‘Hit the target’ with an unforgettable experience at the theatre - for little ones, those a bit or considerably older, for all the family or just to have some down-time by yourself!

In 1878 a Robert Haymes of Wistow Lane set up ‘The Haymes Trust’ in the sum of £1,800 which was to be invested in the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. The interest to be used to support a Wesleyan Methodist Missionary resident in Kibworth Beauchamp, or for other Methodist purposes mentioned in the Trust Deed.

The monthly public parish council meeting was held on 2 December at 7 pm in the Studio at the Kibworth Community Hub. Key Decisions & Resolutions Governance

Our June meeting took a different format when we had a daytime outing to Foxton Locks. I suspect many people who live locally made visits to Foxton Locks several years ago and don’t realise how many changes have been made to the museum and how the newer pathways make it possible to appreciate the layout of the inclined plane/boat lift. We were fortunate to have a guided walk and talk from Paul, a trustee of the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust.

On Saturday 22nd November we rocked the night away singing numbers including Sweet Child of Mine, Don't fear the Reaper, Start Me Up/Living on a Prayer, and We Will Rock You. That got the audience going! We also sang a beautiful rendition of Nothing Else Matters by Metallica – check out our socials to look at lots of video clips and photos of a wonderful concert. And keep an eye out too for the total of funds raised for our chosen charity, Rainbows Hospice.

Winter can be harsh on both our physical and mental health. As a practitioner focused on the body and mental health, I encourage a balanced approach to wintering well.

Our dad and mum, Kibworth born Roger and Joyce Kempster, (formerly of Market Harborough), now long-term residents of Fleckney Road, Kibworth, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on the 20 March. We actually celebrated with family and friends a couple of weeks before that, at ‘The Railway’ pub in Kibworth.

Food, Art & Craft Market

The usual monthly parish council public meeting was held on 25 February 2025 in the Studio in the Kibworth Community Hub. Janet Dowling was co-opted onto the parish council.

As the festive season approaches, streets sparkle with lights, homes fill with laughter and the air hums with anticipation.