A new chess club is to open on Thursday evenings 7.30 starting 22nd July and every Thursday onwards at the Kirby Muxloe Bowls Club on Station Road. This is for everyone who plays chess at any level, the new club will be entering 2 teams in the Leicestershire chess leagues, however, we also need players to come and play just friendly games on the nights. There's ample parking and a licence'd bar and on the 22nd free tea, cakes and biscuits. A web site will be available in Aug. Mr Ray Townsend 0116 2386379 inca214338@btinternet.com 07717 235 638 Mr Jim Kellock 0116 2390561 jbkellock@btinternet.com 07901 552 167 Mr Paul Gray paul.gray@bellway.co.uk

I recently went to see a new acoustic duo; Emily Statham of Markfield and Siobhan Mazzei of Ratby, perform at several locations like that of ‘The Bricklayers’ in Thornton and ‘The Queens Head’ in Markfield. Both of whom went to school at Groby Community College where I met them.

The duo performed a series of songs, with the crowd’s favourites being covers of ‘Valerie’ by Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse, ‘Use Somebody’ by Kings Of Leon and ‘American Boy’ by Estelle. The duo really knows how to get the crowd going performing both modern and old school songs. I must admit that the buzz around the crowd is just amazing to see. More » More »

Keeping warm and paying your heating bills can be a worry whether you own or rent your home. Many people are not aware that they may be eligible for grants or loans to help with this. Information and advice is available to residents of all types of property
Households which have to spend more than 10% of their income on fuel in order to keep their homes warm are classed as being in Fuel Poverty. Poorly insulated properties, the lack of efficient heating systems and the inability to afford to pay for heating, all contribute to ‘Fuel Poverty’ More »