Coleorton: Denis Baker, chairman of Coalville Heritage Group, gave a talk on the history of Coalville Co-op.
He portrayed Coalville's late 19th century industrial growth, mainly through coal mining and quarrying.
With an initial capital of �45, a Co-op was opened in 1882, in Melbourne Street, to retail basic groceries. The first week's takings were �14.
These amateur shopkeepers adhered to very strict business practices, especially in accounting.
GREETHAM: Subscriptions are due for the 100 Club, which raises funds for St Mary's Church. The cost is �12 a year.
There is a draw on the first Tuesday of each month in the village shop, with cash prizes.
To join, call Helen Macleod-Smith on 01572 812852.
LUTTERWORTH: Lutterworth Evening WI members are looking forward to another year of various activities and interesting speakers.
Phone Francis on Lutterworth 558170 for details.
Husbands Bosworth: The historical society is seeking donations so it can reprint the Village Trail leaflet, first published 20 years ago.
Contact the secretary on 01858 880165.
THURNBY: Thurnby and Bushby Society will host a Centre Stage production, Nursing Lives, on February 25, at 7.30pm, at Memorial Hall, Main Street.
Tickets are �8 for adults, �3 for children of 16 and under.
Call Sheila on 0116 241 2629 or Mandy on 0116 241 4455.
Wigston Magna: At January's meeting, Dorothy Porter gave members of the WI a full and fascinating history of puppetry since the 14th century.
She took along a selection of puppets from her collection of approximately 700.
Dunton Bassett: Members of the WI enjoyed a meal out in Gilmorton to celebrate the group's birthday.
On Tuesday, Mrs Neaverson will talk to the members about ACWW, a charity particularly associated with the WI, which raises funds to help women in poor countries. Talks start at 8pm in the village hall.
Ullesthorpe: The next meeting of the Rural West community forum will take place on Tuesday, March 1, at the Memorial Hall, from 7pm.
Anyone living in the area is invited to attend to discuss issues with officers of Harborough District Council, Leicestershire County Council and Lutterworth police.
SHARNFORD: A few copies of a calendar featuring Sharnford ladies are still available, at the reduced price of �5, from the post office, The Sharnford Arms, The Countryman and Julie Edge, on 01455 271321. Cash will go to a project to build a youth club for the village.
"We are in a race against time to raise funds to complete the �100,000 project," said Julie.
Broughton Astley WI: Robert Gregory, the speaker at the meeting in January, gave a talk on People and Places.
It was a great insight into some of the buildings in Leicester and the people associated with them.
The February meeting, Uncorking the mystery of wine, on Tuesday, will include some wine tasting.
QUORN: Royal British Legion Quorn branch raised more than �6,000 from the sale of poppies in the village.
Rawlins College contributed �1,185.56 and Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College �505.
KEGWORTH: The monthly meeting of the parish council will be held at the Parish Office, London Road, on Monday, at 7.30pm.
BIRSTALL: There will be an open meeting on Thursday, March 3, at 7.45pm, of Neighbourhood Watch at the Methodist Hall, in Wanlip Lane.
Guest speakers from the police and Charnwood Borough Council will talk about how to create alcohol-free zones.
Dunton Bassett: Members of the local heritage group heard Ken Day talk about amusing aspects of will making.
Ken recalled his days as manager of a bank trust company, where he was involved with drawing up client's wills.
The next meeting, on February 15, will include a talk on the RNLI.
Desford: The Men's Group heard an enthralling talk about the breaking of the world land speed record, given by Glynne Bowsher.
Glynne described the achievements of Richard Noble and others through to the supersonic runs by Andy Green in a car powered by two Rolls-Royce jet engines.
The February 10 meeting will be a meal and quiz.
Leicester: More than 100 members and guests of Leicester Caledonian Society enjoyed a Burns Night dinner at Birstall Golf Club.
The Dumfries haggis was piped in by honorary piper Brad Yates and addressed in style by Hugh Mackay.
The address to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns was given by Sandy Aitkin, of Derby Scottish Association and Burns Club.
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