Husbands Bosworth: Work is due to commence on the restoration of the village's Welford Road Cemetery wall.

At the recent meeting of the parish council, members agreed to fund the rebuilding work.

Part of the wall, between the cemetery and the neighbouring allotments site, was rebuilt some time ago following subsidence.

A new access gateway was installed recently so that large plant can be brought on to the site if necessary.

Funding for the project has been made available from the council's cemetery maintenance fund and work is expected to start early in the new year.

Desford: If you feel you've overindulged on Christmas Day you can walk off some of the excess on Boxing Day. Meet outside the library at 11am to join a short walk in the country and work up an appetite to tackle the remains of the turkey. The choice of route is decided by those present.

The Desford Footpath Walking Group will begin their new programme of Sunday afternoon walks in April 2010.

Long Whatton and Diseworth: The next meeting of Long Whatton and Diseworth Parish Council will be held at Long Whatton Community Centre at 7.30pm on Thursday, January 7.

The meeting will be open to the public and will be preceded by a public question-and-answer session.

Desford: If you are still looking for somewhere to see in the New Year why not go along to Sport in Desford at 8pm on December 31? They are holding a party with live music from The Boodons and a disco. There will be a buffet (please bring a dish) and a cash bar. Details from Dave and Glynis.

Wigston: The following services are to be held at Wigston Magna Methodist Church, Cross Street: Thursday, December 24 at 6pm, Christingle service; Thursday, December 24 at 23.15pm Midnight Communion led by Rev. Gordon Webb; Friday, December 25 at 9.30am, Christmas worship, led by Rev. J. Quick.

Oadby: Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's offices will be closed from 3pm Christmas Eve until the morning of Tuesday, December 29. They will also be closed on New Year's Day and re-open as usual on Monday, January 4. For out of hours emergencies contact 07990 541155.

Sapcote: Cardy and Coke will provide music for mixed dancing and easy listening at Sapcote Country Music Club on Saturday, January 2.

The family night runs from 8.30pm to 11.30pm in the function room at Sapcote Club and costs £5 for adults and £2.50 for accompanied children over five years.

Wigston: Despite the wintry weather, the organ concert featuring Robert Wolfe at the Liberal club was well supported. The next concert will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010, when the artiste will be Brett Wales.