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Dear Editor

I was born in 1942 and grew up in Wigston Fields when fields ran from the end of my road, Roehampton Drive all the way to South Wigston. A bygone age about which I could reminisce at length. Suffice it to say that playing out, as a child, bore little resemblance to today’s world. My world was very limited until I passed the 11 plus and, still in short trousers, started at Kibworth Beauchamp Grammar School.

This year, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust celebrates seven decades of Nature Recovery across Leicestershire and Rutland, five decades of Rutland Water Nature Reserve, and three decades of Ospreys reintroduced to Rutland. This milestone triple anniversary provides a moment to reflect upon the conservation progress made so far. But also the work still to be done, to ensure the wildlife of our two counties flourishes and remains. Special anniversary events are taking place throughout 2026 and we invite everyone to join the celebrations.

On Sunday 15 February, 10am-4pm, visit Oak Cottage, Swadlincote, DE11 8AG. A half-acre garden set around Blackfordby’s 'hidden' listed 300-year-old thatched cottage. 3.4 acres of paddocks. Front and rear gardens to explore with extensive displays of snowdrops, which includes a named collection as well as hellebores throughout. A large selection of mature Magnolia trees, specimen trees, several ponds, a waterfall and a restored well.

As part of our Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, and our pledge to maintain a Front Enquiry Office (FEO) in every policing area, we are pleased to announce an important update to how we serve our communities.

For a century, CPRE has shaped the countryside we know today. From campaigning for the first Green Belts and National Parks to protecting hedgerows and dark skies and stopping fracking.

Time never stands still for long with MSTC. Fresh from our successful production of Rhyme and Treason, we are well into rehearsals for our next production, Holiday Snap, by Michael Pertwee and John Chapman. A traditional farce that the British do so well that will certainly provide our audiences with plenty of laughs.

The monthly public parish council meeting was held on 6 January at 7 pm in the Studio at the Kibworth Community Hub

Dear Editor

A crisp winter sunrise (Picture below taken by one of our volunteers) at Kibworth Golf Club has a way of stopping you in your tracks. As the first light breaks over the course, the trees stand bare, their dark branches etched against the colour, while the fairways lie quiet at daybreak.