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Our new exhibition at the Hallaton Museum is called ‘Ale Tales’. This tells the story about the many ale houses (pubs) that started and ended  theirlives in Hallaton. It’s become a fascinating story, tracing where and when they originated.  There are many photos and recollections never shown before.

Tesco don’t do discounts or club card deals on fortified wines. So, thankfully, in contrast to April’s selection, this bottle has just one price.

At 100 years young, Bob Loughran still enjoys practicing on the driving range and a few holes of golf with his friend Frank. A member of KGC since 2012, known for his easy swing and even easier charm, Bob is the oldest active member of the club, still enjoying six holes usually twice a week, weather permitting.

We’re in a bit of a pickle and could really use your help! We’re looking for some extra volunteers to deliver the Chronicle when our usual delivery person is on holiday, sick, or out of the office. If you’re up for it and can spare an hour or two per month, you can reach Marie-Anne Beere at 07990 768 325 or send an email to distribution@kibworthchronicle.com to offer your services.

Recently the Kibworth & District Chronicle was handed a number of archived documents including a rather battered issue of F P Woodford’s book ‘History of Kibworth and Personal Reminiscences’,

Noeleen, born on Christmas Eve 1932, grew up in Cumbria with her siblings. Her father, a farmworker, eventually bought his own farm. She recalled tough winters, long school walks, and digging sheep out of the snow.

Members of Illston WI were treated to an unforgettable and heartwarming talk when Nick Sydenham paid a visit to share the remarkable work of this life-changing charity. Canine Partners is an organisation that transforms lives by training assistance dogs to support people with physical disabilities – many of whom rely on wheelchairs for daily mobility.

Thank you to everyone who supported our Spring Fayre on 26 April. An incredible £542 was raised, which will be put towards redecorating the lounge area of the Hall. Our children's groups use this space weekly, and the Youth Group use it on the first Sunday of the month. We plan to completely clear the space and decorate over the summer and would welcome help from anyone who is handy with a paintbrush! 

The campaign group ‘Stop the New Town’ (STNT) submitted its objections to Harborough District Council’s (HDC) new Local Plan 2020 – 2041. The plan proposes 6,000 houses on a strategic site south of the Gartree Road, which would destroy the countryside between the A6 and the Gartree Road.

Wikipedia tells us that Papillon Hall, off Theddingworth Road near Lubenham, was built in about 1620 and demolished in 1950. It was located adjacent to what is now the Bramfield Park Homes site. A French Huguenot architect and military engineer, David Papillon, was the man who built it. It was an octagonal, two-storey, stone house surrounded by a moat.