The Kirby Muxloe village website

A few comments picked up on the “Post Post-Office Takeover” leads me to question, what are people’s perceptions of Kirby Muxloe and its residents from outside and inside the village? Do you get the turn of the nose when you tell people where you live, expected to be a professional with wads of money, and own [...]

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It is now 3 months since we lost our Postmaster Malcolm Peck along with other long standing members of staff, how has it changed and is for the better?
Having spoken to only a handful of people in the village I would like to hear your opinions. The following is the general census so far:-

In [...]

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On Sunday, C&D Consultancy’s John Woodward will be breaking out the ear defenders as AR Demolition and PDC explosives engineers demolish two chimneys at the Former Timken Works, Desford Lane, Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire.
The blasts can be viewed from a public viewing area off Desford Lane and the blast is scheduled for 11.00am. “Anyone intending [...]

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My recent post regarding the negative disposal of energy saving lightbulbs with Blaby District Council, sent me on a mission to find out what the policies with other Leicestershire Councils are.
Blaby District Council – As you now know said to place them with your normal refuse.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council -  Take them to the [...]

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Do you try and play your part in saving the planet by using energy saving light bulbs?Like many others we do purchase and use some, but only in areas that decent light is not necessary, we have yet to find a bright one.
With news reports telling us that these bulbs require specialised refuse options [...]

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We would like others to join us, anyone who wishes to have regular input by writing a weekly/monthly or quarterly column, or a one off to perhaps promote an aspect of kirby that readers may find interesting.
View this as a virtual magazine with quicker availability and better provision of up to date news; for [...]

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Is it just me?
I hate this time of year when you finally see a little better weather but you cannot open the doors or windows for the smell, and a strong and pungent one at that. I understand that living in or near the countryside certain smells are to be expected, but do they have [...]

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For a number of weeks now I have been unable to purchase the purple excess waste bags from the post office. On enquiry I was informed that despite request none have been delivered.
I contacted the council whom told me that the lady who delivers them has been off sick, but should be returning soon, alternatively [...]

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