The result of the uncontested election has now been confirmed by Rutland County Council as follows
Declaration of Result of Uncontested Election NL – 30 Oct 2013
Declaration of Result of uncontested election
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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Chater Choir concert on December 6th 2013
The Chater Community Choir will be presenting its 4th concert on December 6th. For details please see below
Vacancy for Parish Councillor
Following the resignation of Cllr Bob Sewell a vacancy exists for a Parish Councillor at North Luffenham. This can be filled by co-option. See notice below
Vacancy for Parish Councillor
Following the resignation of Cllr Robert Sewell a vacancy exists on the North Luffenham Parish Council which can be filled by co-option. Please see notice below.
Woodland Walk Proposal
It was proposed some time ago that the village might establish an area of recreational woodland on part of the 14 acres of Parish Council land next to the allotments.
Although the original proposal was to plant most of this land, the Parish Council now proposes a much less ambitious development, planting an area of just 2.5 acres, to be completed during this winter.
Around 800 trees will be planted (mixed native broad-leaved), but at just 20” tall will take some years to grow to any size. Thinning will be required in future years. Some shrubs will also be planted.
It is proposed, In due course, to establish a footpath through the trees and around the field perimeter, a circular route being made possible by permissive access alongside Edith Weston Road having been agreed by the tenant who farms most of the field.
A sketch map of the site is shown below and you can also download a pdf version if you prefer. From this it can be seen that there are various options for the route of the footpath, particularly in the vicinity of the allotments and Geoff Sewell Close, which details will be considered at a future date.
The arrangement of trees is currently under discussion with our Woodland Trust advisor. Further details of the project will be made available shortly.
If you wish to comment on the proposal, please do so by completing the Parish Council Contact Form.
Alternatively, please forward your comments via any Parish Councillor, or the Parish Clerk, contact details for whom are on the parish notice boards and on this website. It would be helpful to receive any comments by 10 November.
via Syd Overington, Chairman, NLPC
Responses to Community Recreational Facilities Questionnaire
Earlier this year a questionnaire was delivered to each household in the parish and posted on the website, seeking views on what recreational facilities might be desirable in the village – subject to evidence of demand, and availability of funding.
We thank you all for your responses, of which we received 64 in total from the 320 delivered questionnaires issued and website post.
Four specific proposals suggested by the NLPC were exampled in the questionnaire, although other suggestions were invited.
In respect of the four specific items, the number of respondents indicating support was as follows:
- Tennis court – 27
- Cricket pavilion refurbishment – 36
- All-weather pitch – 22
- Woodland walk (on allotments field) – 23
Amongst a range of additional suggestions made by respondents, the most popular was for a village hall type facility, separate from the community centre. (16 respondents). A more detailed schedule of the responses is shown below, and you can also download a pdf version if you prefer.
Whilst deliberations continue over which of the suggestions might be both justifiable and affordable, there are few obstacles to proceeding with some form of woodland walk, plans for which are in hand, and more details of which are set out in a separate post, with an invitation for comments. Of some of the more minor suggestions made (and albeit not of a recreational nature), action is already in hand for a bus shelter (at Pinfold Close), and for a defibrillator (possibly to be sited in the telephone kiosk on Church Street).
via Syd Overington, Chairman, NLPC
Notice of uncontested election
Following the resignation of Cllr Barry Read, there was a request that the vacancy be filled by election. The result is announced below
Pre-school Christmas Gift Evening
North Luffenham’s pre-school Christmas gift evening will be on Friday 22nd November, 7pm – 9pm.
Exhibitors will include Swans, The Design Mould, Sarah Harding Phoenix Cards, Tip Top and Norfolk Cordials, to name a few.
Entry is free and 100% of proceeds go to the pre-school, making a lot of little people, very happy.
Join us at the community centre to stock up on Christmas gifts and stocking fillers.
via Sophie Greenhalgh, Pre-school
Bonfire Night
North Luffenham Parish Council will be organising their usual Bonfire night event – see below
Parish Council meeting of September 2nd 2013
The minutes of this meeting have now been signed off as a true record and are published below
Notice of Election
There has been a request that the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cllr Barry Read be filled by Election as follows
Uppingham Film Schedule for next 3 months
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Thank you for your past support. Uppingham Town Partnership has obtained the funding to put on a monthly film night in Uppingham Town Hall at 7.15 every second Wednesday in the month at only £5 per ticket, starting in September and carrying on until next summer.
With plenty more support, we hope to be able to make it a permanent fixture! And we aim to keep it as a fun, sociable evening with sweets on sale, soft drinks available and sometimes a quick chat about the film. So, please do bring your drinks (alcohol permitted), nibbles & cushions and come along to enjoy a film evening with us from September 11th.
Tickets will be available from The Falcon two weeks before each film, or take the risk and just turn up and pay on the door! There will be posters around the town.
And do please spread the word by sharing via Facebook or other social media below, and bring some friends along with you.
The films we have planned are:
NOW YOU SEE ME (Official website, reviews: RT, IMDb). A heist movie with a difference – the thieves are all magicians…. – November 13th
THE GREAT GATSBY (yet to be confirmed) (Official website, reviews: RT, IMDb). We think you will have heard about this one – feel free to dress up if we manage to book it! – December 11th
Behind the Candelabra possibly! (Official website, reviews: RT, IMDb, The Telegraph) – the darkly comic biopic about Liberace and his relationships) – January 8th
We will keep you up to date with any additional information, and we very much look forward to warmly welcoming you to as many film nights as you can get to!
➡ Follow Uppingham Film Night Out on Facebook.
Susie Burrows, The Uppingham Town Partnership
via Kathleen Robinson
Parish Council meeting on October 21st 2013
North Luffenham Parish Council will meet on October 21st 2013
The agenda is as set out below
A special Pet Service for owners and their pets took place at St John the Baptist Church in North Luffenham on Friday 4th October 2013 – photo by Pam Plant
Autumn Season commences for Garden Club
The new season gets under way for the North Luffenham Garden Club next week on Thursday October 10th at 7.30pm in the Community Centre with speaker Ann Bird on ‘A Personal Look at the World of Roses’.
Ann Bird is a past president of the Royal National Rose Society, and is currently vice-president of the World Federation of Rose Societies, so is well qualified to talk to us about this popular British garden favourite!
Fun, informal meetings with a raffle and refreshments. The club welcomes plants for sale at all meetings. No horticultural experience or expertise required – new members and guests always welcome! Cost is £2 per event or join for an annual subscription fee of £10 per person.
Programme 2013/14
- Oct 10th – ‘A Personal Look at the World of Roses’ by Ann Bird.
- Nov 14th – ‘The A-Z of bulbs’ by Johnny Walkers.
- Dec 5th – Christmas Social evening
- Jan 9th – ‘Companion Planting’ by Andrew Sankey.
- Feb 13th – ‘Treasure Island’ by Stuart Dixon.
- March 13th – ‘Climbing through the seasons: Alpines in the Wild.’ by James Williams.
- April 10th – ‘Seeds in the corridor of power: an insight into the controls on seeds and seed quality.’ by Paul Rooke.
- May 8th – ‘So very versatile perennials’ by Ian Cooke.
- (June evening outing & July full day outing to be confirmed)
via Katy Ellis, Secretary, Garden Club
A Late Quartet – Uppingham Film Night Out
The next Uppingham Film Night at the Town Hall is on Wednesday, October 9th at 7.15pm.
This month’s film is A Late Quartet (reviews: RT, IMDb, theguardian) a moving drama about a chamber music quartet, directed by Yaron Zilberman & with a strong cast led by Christopher Walken. It has had very good reviews.
As ever, do come along bringing cushions, chairs, nibbles, drink, friends – or just yourselves.
Tickets will be available from THE FALCON (£5), but we are moving towards just selling them on the door as we are confident we can get everyone in.
We very much look forward to welcoming everyone to this increasingly sociable evening!
Follow Uppingham Film Night Out on Facebook.
via Kathleen Robinson
Movement Theme Photo Gallery and Notes from 17th Sept 2013 Camera Club Meeting
September Meeting
The theme for the photos at our September meeting was Movement. There were lots of good pictures of varied interpretations of this subject – which are displayed in the Camera Club showcase.
Also the 2014 Calendar photos were chosen and this should be ready for sale before Christmas.
Movement Photo Gallery
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- Wheel Spinning – by Daphne Stanley
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- Photo by Paul Cummings
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- Photo by Paul Cummings
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- Photo by Paul Cummings
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- Falkirk Wheel – by Daphne Stanley
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- Rolling Pastry – by Wally Lodge
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- Photo by Paul Cummings
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on the 19th November at 8pm in the Community Centre.
The speaker will be Andrew James, photojournalist with over 25 years experience and world-wide travels.
You may remember his interesting talk last year – and this time he will discuss Composition. Do please come along with your ideas and questions on this subject. (Visitors welcome)
Andrew has chosen an appropriate theme of “Natural Patterns” for Members photographs this time.
via Pam Plant, Camera Club
A Night at the Races
MEETING: Friday 1st November 2013
TIME of FIRST RACE: 8.00pm (be there by 7.30pm)
COURSE: North Luffenham Community Centre
ENTRY FEE: £10 per person (£50 for a table of 6) to include….
FODDER for the PUNTERS: Fish & Chips
COURSE FEATURES: Spacious stable with Real Ale,
good wine and soft drinks.
COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Horse owners needed – £5/horse.
Winning owner for each race wins £10.
Owners needed by 17th October for Racecard.
Contact the Course Steward – Barry Read
or any committee member for tickets and horses
Please come along for a night of fast paced fun with your friends
and support your local Cricket Club
Download Poster: Race Night Flier 2013
Carpet Bowls Singles Competition Results 2013
On Saturday 22 September members of the North Luffenham Carpet Bowls Club (NLCBC) met in the Community Centre.
The occasion was the Singles Competition which is held every year about this time. It is a prelude to the coming start of the League competitions in which the NLCBC enters two teams, Fourteen players took part in a ‘Round Robin’ and were supported by members of the Club, relatives and friends.
Of course competition was keen, with many cliff hanging moments, Play went on all afternoon. The out come was: Tim Smalley – took the Winners Cup and the Club Shield. The runner up was Thomas Ellis taking the Trophy. Well done and congratulations to them both. The presentation was made by Katy Ellis.
An entertaining and enjoyable time ended with a serving of fish and chips all round.
via Sylvia Lawson, Carpet Bowls Club