There have been several people seen with dogs off their leads in fields around the village with grazing sheep.

As a reminder, we are in lambing season and dogs should not be allowed off the lead in fields that have livestock in them (or will do in the future)

Also all dog poo should be picked up in fields, as there is a risk to sheep of infection with fatal diseases (Gid and Sheep Measles) carried in dog faeces.

Residents should continue to treat food waste as household waste until 30 March, after which they should stop putting any food waste into their black bins.

The online application process by which eligible households can apply for additional household waste capacity is live. This is available for families of five or more, people with medical needs and those with children aged under two years in nappies. If an application is approved, these households will receive: 

• Families with children in nappies – a 240litre bin instead of a 140litre bin 
• Large families of 5 or more people – a 240litre bin in addition to a 140litre bin  
• Residents with medical needs – a 240litre bin in addition to a 140litre bin

Applications for extra household waste capacity can be made via MyAccount, email or phone. Once approved, we aim to deliver additional capacity to these households within 15-20 working days. A reminder that any household in Rutland can request an additional 240litre grey bin in the same way, if they produce a lot of recycling.

For more information please visit RCC’s Council’s website at: www.rutland.gov.uk/recycling, together with guides that explain exactly what items should be placed into black and grey bins. 

This Post will expire at 2:12pm on Tuesday May 12th, 2026.

Residents are invited to meet officers from Leicestershire Police at an upcoming Beat Engagement session at North Luffenham Road, Lyndon.

📅 Date: Thursday 12th March
🕚 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Beat engagement events give residents the opportunity to speak directly with local police officers, raise any concerns, ask questions, and discuss issues affecting the local community.

Please use this link for the Leicestershire Police meetings/events calendar.

The firm emptying our roadside bins at the junction of Glebe Road and Lyndon Road, adjacent to The Jetties, report that it is constantly filled with cat litter. It has recently been emptied but once again is overflowing due to cat litter.

Cat litter should be put into the black bin and not roadside bins.

Unfortunately the chip van will not be in the village tonight due to vehicle maintenance

The excitement is growing in the village. I can feel it! If you’ve not got your tickets you can still get them from The Fox or from one of the people named on the posters around the village. Why not pop in to The Fox or call one of them? It’s going to be a great fun night!

Latest News! Some of the participants are getting a bit worked up and it is clear from the picture below that some are getting quite belligerent towards their rivals. Clearly they can’t wait to get started!

Others have been having a final try out to see if they are fit enough to compete!

Make sure you don’t miss out. All of those of you who forgot to get your loved one a Valentine’s day gift here’s you chance to make amends. What better present than a night at the Races!!

Only a matter of hours to go. Make sure you don’t miss out!

See you Saturday night at The Races!

Please click on the link for more information: https://www.rutland.gov.uk/council-news/2026/02/no-increase-general-council-tax-rutland-county-council-agrees-spending-plans-year-ahead

This Post will expire at 3:35pm on Friday April 3rd, 2026.

 The replacing of the 240 litre black bins with smaller 140 litre bins from Monday 2 March 2026 onwards. The process is simple and will coincide with your normal black bin collection day.

Just keep putting your black household waste bin out for collection, as normal. At some point in March, it will be emptied, taken away and replaced with your new, smaller black bin. This will be done all in one go, so that your old bin is emptied, removed and replaced at the same time, on a normal black bin collection day. RCC plan to complete all bin swaps by 30 March.

There have been reports that some of the smaller bins delivered today havef mis-shapen lids. 

The supplier and he has advised that the plastic has a memory and will settle and return to its right shape and that this can happen during storage and transportation. 

Just one week to go until the biggest social event in the village so far this year!

The latest news from the North Luffenham Stables is that a horse has had to be withdrawn following the discovery that it was pregnant and so was not in a state to run. Apparently in June, she is due to give birth to a baby horse. (I know it’s not the correct terminology, but I’ve been told that I can’t use foal language on this site!)

So, on with the details.

Why not use this weekend to snap up some of the final tickets on sale? You can do this either by calling in at The Fox, or giving one of the phone number on the posters around the village a call and the lovely people behind them will gladly sell you some tickets. This promises to be a really fun evening so make sure you don’t miss out!

There will be races throughout the evening that you can try your luck wagering on as well as other games and a raffle with superb prizes all alongside a thriving bar.

The event will be a cash only event so please make sure to empty all the local ATM’s and bring a sturdy shopping bag with you to hopefully cart away all those lovely winnings!

The final countdown has started! Please make sure you’re not the ones missing out a week from now!

See you all next Saturday 6.30pm onwards at the School Hall

🏇 Race Night – Only 2 Weeks to Go! 🏇

Tickets are selling fast – only a limited number left.
If you’re planning to come along, please buy your ticket soon –

DON’T MISS OUT

It promises to be a fun evening for the whole village with plenty of laughs and the chance to back a winning horse 🐎

Please bring cash – Bets, Games & Raffle are CASH ONLY

*Have a bet on the Races*

6 in total such as – The Monday Club Stakes, Do Yoga Donkey Derby & Woody’s Electrical Sprint

*Try your luck on the Fairground Games*

Including Splat the Rat, Quoits & Pin the Tail on the Donkey

*Take a punt on the Raffle*

Valuable Prizes – Hamper, Lunch Vouchers & a Round of Golf

Please bring cash – Bets, Games & Raffle are CASH ONLY

Pay Bar (cash and card) open 6.30 – 10.00

🎟 Tickets: £10 includes your first drink
📍 School Hall, North Luffenham
📅 March 7th
⏰ 6.30 – 10.15

This Post will expire at 11:21am on Monday March 30th, 2026.

Rutland County Council is currently consulting on a planning application submitted by Heidelberg Materials (Castle Cement) for the extension of Grange Top Quarry (application 2024/0066/MIN). The proposals include revised access arrangements, which may alter HGV traffic patterns on the A606 and possibly the surrounding villages. Residents who wish to view the application documents or submit comments can do so via the County Council’s planning portal;  https://publicaccess.rutland.gov.uk/onlineapplications. Search for application 2024/0066/MIN and click “Make a comment”. The consultation period closes on 11 March 2026. You can contact Empingham Parish Council if you would like more information or you need any help.

A performance of country, folk, and pop songs by the very talented Athenrye Duo

Saturday 21st February 7.30   

St Peter’s Church, Barrowden 

Bar. Doors open from 7.00.

Tickets £15 from Barrowden Community Shop

online at https://wegottickets.com/event/687763

or from Chris Barrett 07818 176549 / Steve Preston 07754 118257

Proceeds shared between The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust and St Peter’s Church 

https://www.instagram.com/theduoathenrye

This Post will expire at 7:22am on Wednesday March 18th, 2026.