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The 17 May saw the return of classes to the Hall. After so long it is good to see activity again, even if only on a small scale.  Next moth we will see the return of larger gatherings. It has been strange not to see our regular users for a year but hopefully the lockdown and vaccinations will help us return to normality (and better weather.) We are looking forward to a busier summer with the WI, U3A, theatre groups, children’s parties and wedding parties all making use of our village space.

Driving along Main Street Tur Langton over the last year you may have spotted that Tur Langton Village Hall has emerged from the undergrowth and had a facelift.

Rotarians and members Graham Thompson and John Addison are planning a fundraising challenge in memory of past members Nick Lacey and Rod Mitchell, who sadly passed away within 24 hours of each other at Loros Hospice last October.
They propose to play golf for 12 hours on Thursday 27th May, starting at 8am, 12pm and 4pm, to raise funds for the hospice, which has lost a huge amount of income during the lockdown due to cancellation of fundraising events.

We’ve recently received a couple of anonymous letters at Kibworth Mead Academy regarding the parking on Smeeton Road. So, we thought it might be helpful to respond here and provide an update for everyone. 

May is full of anniversaries. 2nd is Harry Potter Day – the day of the Battle of Hogwarts. May the Fourth is Star Wars Day. May 5th is the anniversary of Edward Lear, King of Limericks, birthday. It also, of course, celebrates limericks.

I am pleased to introduce our Top Five Books for May.

Hypnotherapist offers helping hand to deal with Coronavirus uncertainties

   The Friends of St Wilfrid's Church Kibworth are currently looking to repair the clocks and the leaks in the roof.

Sadly the pandemic has had a catastrophic effect for many people, including many readers of the Kibworth Chronicle; loss of jobs and loss of income, loss of family members and friends. It all seems hopeless. And yet, it is being seen by many as a wakeup call and a vital opportunity for us. There is still time to change how we live, for a safer and fairer society and to stop further pandemics.

Kibworth & District Chronicle is delivered to many villages which are in the four divisions of Harborough District Council: Bruntingthorpe; Gartree; Market Harborough East; and Market Harborough West & Foxton. Here are the candidates who are standing on Thursday 6 May.