Kibworth

History

Society

“Understanding yesterday, for the benefit of  today and tomorrow”

3rd September 2009

The Annual General Meeting of the Society took place on Thursday 3rd September at the Methodist Church. The Chairman, Norman Harrison, welcomed the 24 members present, 7 apologies had been received.  The report of the Management Committee was accepted and the Chairman thanked the Committee for all their endeavours, also members who had helped in various ways. The Society had had a busy year with a variety of interesting speakers and had won the skittles match for the second year.   The major project - the transcription of the memorials in Kibworth Cemetery, had now been printed and copies are available to purchase. The Committee was reappointed en bloc and the Chairman agreed to continue for a further year. George Weston, Treasurer, gave the Financial Statement and pointed out that the cost of speakers has risen, now averaging £40 each, resulting in a deficit of £196.20. It was agreed that the annual membership fee should remain at £8. Thanks were expressed to him and to Sally Garratt who had examined the accounts. David Holmes told the meeting of the work being done to complete the Victoria County History for Leicestershire and of the Trust which has been formed. The Windmill will be open on Sunday 13th September from 2-5, visitors are welcome. Members expressed the hope that they can make a contribution to the major project now underway on the history of the 2 Kibworths and Smeeton. After the closure of the AGM 9 members had brought along items, and memories, covering a variety of subjects in this country and further afield which was greatly enjoyed.

The next meeting on Thursday 1st October will be held in St. Wilfrid's Church at 7.30 p.m., when Michael Smith will give a talk entitled 'What the Papers said' - the Leicester Journal.  PT

1st October 2009