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A Grave Matter

29th May 2021 | Community

Many moons ago, I attended a 'forties event' in the Kibworth Grammar School. I was dressed in my 'Mellors' gamekeeper outfit, and found myself sitting next to the late Betty Ward. That lovely lady had her Land Army gear on, just as she had done during WW2.

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Multi-tasking Victorian - Bill of Sale
Bill of Sale from Edward Mason

The Multi-Tasking Victorian

29th May 2021 | Community

Discover the multi-tasking Victorian. Looking at the ornate bill of sale, below, I was surprised to learn how versatile our ancestors actually were. They often turned their hand to almost any assignment. By the design of the letterhead, it would appear that this company tackled most projects that came their way. The businessman, Edward Mason, was based in Kibworth and a noted builder, contractor and monumental mason in the area.

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News from Smeeton Westerby

28th May 2021 | Churches, Community

Now that the restrictions have started to ease, we are delighted to be able to open our village hall once again to the various classes that use our facilities. Over the past year, the hall has been fully decorated, both inside and out. It is now a bright, clean and attractive place for the classes to take place in.

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Kibworth and Smeeton W.I. - May 2021

28th May 2021 | Clubs and Societies

The W.I. is still associated in many peoples’ minds with, ‘ jam, cakes and Jerusalem!’ These may be an enjoyable part of most of our meetings, but there is so much more to us. In addition to our meetings, with a variety of speakers and activities, the W.I. is a campaigning force.

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