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New Fun ‘Pop Up’ Dance & Stretch Workshop…

Please join Sheena Kirk & Nicky Morris for an uplifting, fun afternoon of fitness…

After introductions there will be a warm up to music followed by a dance session led by Nicky. After a break, Sheena will lead you through a stretch routine with some pilates and yoga moves to make you feel longer & stronger with a wonderful sense of wellbeing.

To finish there will be hot and cold drinks available…and of course home-made cake!

Where: Ashwell Village Hall, Oakham, LE15 7LW

When: Saturday 10th May 2025; 2 – 5pm

Cost: £29

For booking details….please head to Sheena’s website to reserve your place online!
Full & further information about the afternoon is also available there.

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Please note that this class is not for complete beginners. If you have or already attend any pilates, yoga, dance or are involved in fitness you are very welcome to attend

Look forward to seeing you there!

Sheena Kirk
sheena.kirk@gmail.com

Who we are:
Nicky Morris trained at The Royal Ballet School, experienced life on the road as a professional dancer and has had the wonderful opportunity to teach adults in Rutland for 14 years, for all abilities and ages. Nicky brings a fun and energetic workout, utilising ballet, jazz and contemporary dance.
Sheena Kirk is a retired physio who brings a wealth of knowledge from the sports and fitness world. After working in the NHS and private healthcare for 25 years, Sheena ran her own private practice for 15 years in Rutland, also teaching pilates-inspired, stretch and yoga classes with a twist, introducing fitness to folks in a fun way to look after their bodies.

Reminder that NLGC are hosting TV Garden Presenter – Michael Perry – next Wednesday 8th January…

There are a few remaining tickets for this open meeting at North Luffenham School – please pick one up from the Fox (£10 cash only please) or reserve your seat by contacting the GC on northluffenhamgardenclub@gmail.com.

There’ll be a warm welcome, tea, coffee & wine available from 7pm for speaker to start at 7.30pm. Our legendary lottery of fabulous prizes will be hosted by the lovely ladies of the Committee.

Calling All Choir Members – Past & Present

We are reaching out to all of you who might have been in a choir or are currently in a choir to help Tracy lead the Carol singing in The Fox Pub on Christmas Eve at 6pm.

Wrap warmly & come and join in the fun…

Village Christmas Card Scheme… via our very own Festive Tree in North Luffenham Church

Again this year, the Parish Church are continuing their Community Christmas Card Scheme for the residents of North Luffenham. Instead of sending your friends & neighbours separate cards, just deliver one card (with a donation for our new church heating) to either Churchwarden:

Janet Whittaker (Dove Cottage, 4 Church Street) or
Patrick Woods (7 Swann Close)

All the cards will be displayed in the church porch on the wonderful large wooden Christmas Tree donated by Men & Women in Sheds, Rutland and will be brightly lit with colourful lights.

Thank you for joining in our village ‘tradition’; making lives simpler whilst raising much-needed funds for our beautiful church🎄

Christmas Day Reminder: All Age Worship @ 9.30am

for any information, please contact Janet Whittaker on tel 01780 721216 or email rutlandwhittakers@outlook.com

Wanted – loan of an ‘traditional’ Cassette player…

Might anyone in the village have a traditional portable cassette player we could borrow please?

My sister has recently moved into a home and we are trying to keep her entertained with old fashioned audio cassettes – we have the cassettes but nothing to play them on…

Please respond to Tim Clifton (Lyndon Road, North Luffenham) on 01780 720689

Thanks very much!

Men & Women in Sheds Seasonal Stall relocated to Ashwell on Sunday 8th December…

For that hand-made tree, star, arrangement and many more beautifully crafted items from our merry band of elves, do pop along to support our fund-raiser.
All proceeds go back into the ‘Shed’ for materials, bolts & the suchlike.

Local Craft Workshops in North Luffenham for 2025 – Vouchers available now for Christmas from Sue…

Luxury Wreath-making Workshops @ Picks Barn, Lyndon

Our LUXURY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS are taking place on Thursday 12th December & hosted by the uber-talented Harriet from The Lincolnshire Flower Company

Harriet (who’s wreath workshops sell out year-after-year), will expertly guide you through a two-hour workshop, sharing her toolkit of techniques and tips to help you create your show-stopping wreath. You will be able to choose from a selection of luxurious, festive ingredients to let your creative juices flow.

There are two sessions: 12-2pm with a light lunch included in the ticket price and 6-8pm with a glass of fizz and festive canapes and nibbles throughout.

Expert or beginner these workshops are for everyone to enjoy. So bring a friend (or two) or come alone and joyfully ease your way into the festive spirit in a warm and welcoming setting.

For details on the 12-2pm workshop click here:

https://www.thelincolnshireflowercompany.co.uk/event-details/afternoon-luxury-wreath-workshop-at-picks-barn

For details on the 6-8pm workshop – click here:

https://www.thelincolnshireflowercompany.co.uk/event-details/evening-luxury-wreath-workshop-at-picks-barn

Wreath Making Workshop at South Luffenham Village Hall – 30th November – in aid of Children in Need

North Luffenham Garden Club’s Open Meeting on Wednesday January 8th, 2025

Tickets available from the Fox, North Luffenham for Cash only please – an ideal Christmas gift for that special Gardener in your life:)

Dog Crate for Sale in North Luffenham

Vanja House is selling her immaculate dog carrier – please text her on 07720073984 if you’re interested; a bargain @ £20.

Safari Evening Success – £240 raised

A huge big THANK YOU to all those who supported the Safari Supper on June 8th. We raised £240 for the North Luffenham Good Companions – well done everyone!

Plant Sale Clearance @ The Fox until Wednesday

North Luffenham Garden Club enjoyed a busy Plant Sale yesterday but we have some surplus stock of tomato & veg plants, houseplants and even some perennials from the borders of Burghley House 😉

So do drop by, have a look and pick up some real bargains – ignore the price tickets, just leave a donation in the red pillar box under the Pagoda.
Everything must go by Wednesday so tell your friends & family… and afterwards enjoy some cooling refreshment at the bar of your host Jason!

It’s certainly not too late to plant those tomatoes…

Chater Community Choir – Our Final Concert – this Friday 26th April @7.30pm, South Luffenham Church

After 12 years of leading our favourite choir, Tracy is retiring as Director of the CCC.
This being the last concert, we are encouraging everyone who has been involved past and present to support this final fund raiser – over £25,000 has been accumulated for local & national Charities over the years.
Tickets only £10, available on the door on the night – hopefully see you there 😊

Head Gardener from Burghley House Talk on Thursday 21st March, Edith Weston Village Hall

Join the very popular speaker Joe Whitehead for an insider’s view of the gardens at Burghley House. Guaranteed to be an entertaining & engaging evening!

Last few tickets available from EW Village Shop…