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In October, our Year Six pupils embarked on an unforgettable residential trip to Castleton in the heart of the Peak District. The aim of this adventure was not only to explore the great outdoors but also to nurture independence, confidence, and friendships that will last a lifetime. As part of our commitment to enriching learning experiences, the children were given opportunities to challenge themselves, discover new skills, and create wonderful memories together. Their home for the week was the welcoming Hollowford Centre. Here they were welcomed by the friendly and supportive staff and instructors.

Thursday 27 November, Book Club at the Barn, Kibworth Books, 7-8pm

It’s all change this month in School Road, Kibworth. At one end we have the relocated Library in the Community Hub and at the other, the newly re-fitted Methodist Church. Come and try out our new chairs at one of our services.

Last month, we had the wonderful Mollie attend to give us a chair yoga taster session, which everyone enjoyed.

Our sense of ‘being me’, of having a mind and memories and feelings, is deeply mysterious. Even if you believe that the human mind is nothing but the product of brain processes, a purely physical phenomenon, no one has yet discovered how brain activity translates into the experiences that give me my sense of self. There are at least five aspects to this puzzle.

Mast is a collective noun for fruits, nuts, seeds and berries. You have probably noticed or heard people commenting about a super-abundance this autumn including apples, brambles, sloes and acorns.

Leicester High School for Girls proudly hosted the UKMT Primary Team Maths Challenge 2025. They welcomed pupils from Market Harborough C of E Academy, Fleckney Primary School, St Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, St John Fisher CVA, and Avenue Primary School for a day of exciting mathematical challenges.

I bring you tidings of great joy. Burton Overy are holding their Christmas tree festival again in St Andrew’s church, from Friday 5 December till Sunday 7 December. Once again, our beautiful church will be filled with imaginatively decorated trees, with countless themes.

“Sewing is a way to mark our existence on cloth: patterning our place in the world” ― Clare Hunter, Threads of Life: A history of the world through the eye of a needle

Join us for an evening of Christmas music with Salvo Brass on Friday 28 November at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 to include tea or coffee and homemade cake. All proceeds will go to St Wilfrid's Church. Tickets can be purchased from The Well, or by contacting Tel:07540719298.