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Chater Community Choir – seeking new members
Ever fancied joining a choir but never had the opportunity? Well, your local choir in Rutland is looking for new members to join their Spring Programme.
Rehearsals restart on Tuesday 16th January for 14 weeks until our concert on Friday 26th April.
We are a mixed choir with circa 50 members so a warm welcome is ensured😉
Plus, don’t forget to post your festive card to friends in the village via the Church tree; Janet’s collecting your cards and donations at Dove Cottage, 4 Church Street until morning of 22nd December.
Only Two More Sleeps to go before the Sins of Sinderella…
The ‘Pop Up’ Mulled Wine stand will again be appearing alongside the Panto Performers in the car park at the Fox this Friday 15th December. Hosted by Lin Burrows & the amazing Adele this year, we will be selling Jason’s finest mulled wine, festive stars made by the AgeUK Charity ‘Men & Women in Sheds’ and taking donations by card & cash for this annual extravaganza.
Hot mulled wine available from 6.30pm, Panto starts at 7pm prompt(ish)… See you there 🎄✨🎪
Christmas Greetings to Friends & Neighbours… via our very own Festive Tree in North Luffenham Church
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Last year the Parish Church was given a wonderful large wooden Christmas Tree made by Men & Women in Sheds, Rutland. This year we would like to start a Community Christmas Card Scheme for the residents of North Luffenham whilst raising funds for the Church & making our parishioners’ lives simpler.
To share festive greetings with your friends & neighbours in the village, please drop your Christmas card, along with your donation for the Church to Dove Cottage, 4 Church Street, North Luffenham before 22nd December (date of our Carol Service).
Your cards will be displayed on our unique wooden Christmas tree in the porch of the Church which will be specially lit for the occasion.
Thank you for joining in our new village ‘tradition’ 🎄
for any information, please contact Janet Whittaker on tel 01780 721216 or email rutlandwhittakers@outlook.com
Fundraising Thank Yous & Prize Winners !!!
Reminder for this Saturday… please come along & show your support
Chater Community Choir’s Christmas Concert Tickets are now available – please come and join us🎄
Looking for a unique and sustainable Christmas tree?
Our Rutland Men & Women in Sheds members lovingly craft wonderful wooden trees made to order and they have been a hit with many local business & residents for the last few years.
Made from repurposed pallet wood, they can be made in varying styles and sizes and are a great alternative to a real Christmas tree.
All proceeds from the sale of the trees directly benefit the Shed which provides a safe place for individual pursuits and community projects for local older people 
To order please email our Rutland Shed:- rutlandshed@ageukleics.org.uk
Or Call 01572 720319
Appeal for Village Bonfire Night – Volunteers Needed!
The annual Bonfire & Fireworks event hosted by North Luffenham Parish Council will go ahead on The Oval on Sunday 5th November 2023.
Doors Open 5.30pm; Bonfire lit 6.15pm; Fireworks 6.30pm
In order to make it a safe and successful event, we do need more volunteers on the night to assist with Stewarding & Bucket Collections. If you can help, please email Tim Smith at timsmith@northluffenham.org.uk
Upcoming Craft Workshops in North Luffenham with Sue @ Springboard Arts
Create Your Own Designer Tote Bag with Sue Ball @ Springboard Arts, North Luffenham – Sunday 6th August
There are spaces on the Block Printed Tote Bag workshop on Sunday 6th August from 1 – 3.30pm if anyone would like to join in?
£25 per person as usual, all material supplied, no experience necessary.
Just get in touch if you would like to come along!
Best wishes,
Sue Ball
Instagram: springboardartsrutland
07920 841058
Open this Sunday – Shauna’s Pop-Up Shed full of House & Garden Delights…
10+ spaces still available on free Village Day Trip to Wells-next-the-Sea & Hunstanton – Wednesday 5th July
Leaving the Fox carpark @ 9.15 am and returning ~ 6.30pm, the Village Trip to Well- next- the-Sea & Hunstanton still has spaces for ~10 residents of North Luffenham. This trip is free to North Luffenham residents and is sponsored by the Village Trust.
Top things to do in Wells-next-the-Sea:
- Eat at Plattens Fish & Chips
- Visit Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
- Try Whinhill Norfolk Cider
- Go boating along the Harbour
- Visit Wells’ Maltings Art Gallery
Visit Old Hunstanton Lighthouse or simply stroll along the beach or enjoy tea & cake in one the many delis in the town.
Please contact Jason Allen to book your place on
07773 396153 or email jasonrutland@hotmail.com
Picks Barn Café, Lyndon – now open to all
Monday 5th June was the official opening date for the new café – all are very welcome.
The team has spent the last few weeks making changes and running tests – and now their new offerings are ready to go!
The Café is offering breakfasts, lite bites, lunches and refreshments with specials and seasonal delights.
We wish Steph & the team good luck with the launch and seeing the café flourish.
Follow the café on its own Instagram
@picksbarncafe
Picks Barn Café
Lyndon, Rutland, LE15 8TY
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 9-4
Sundays 10-3
Tel: 01572 827912
Deb’s New Yoga Term Starts This Week…
BEGINNERS YOGA
Empinghall Audit Hall
Tuesdays 10.30 – 11.30
YOGA FOR VITALITY
South Luffenham Village Hall
Tuesdays 6.30 – 8.00
For more information and to book contact
Home & Garden Pop Up Shed Open Sunday 11th June
Thank You from Pauline Tyler’s family
Jason, Caitlin, Benjamin and Tracy Steward would like to thank everyone for their thoughtful wishes, cards and flowers and to everyone who attended Pauline’s thanksgiving service yesterday – including all our 4 legged waggy-tailed friends!
The flowers are being left in North Luffenham church and we’d very much like the village to be able to appreciate them whilst they last so please do pop in especially if you couldn’t be there with us.
Thank you.
Pauline Tyler’s Funeral Arrangements – Wednesday 7th June
Mum’s funeral cortege will be leaving Rosewood, North Luffenham at 10.45am for a short private family service at Great Glen Crematorium. If you like to see her off on her last journey please feel free to stand outside in the Close as we depart.
All are invited to attend Mum’s funeral service at North Luffenham Church on Wednesday 7th June 2023 at 1pm.
It was a specific request of Mum’s that all her dog walking friends who are able to come, bring their dogs to the church service – so please feel free to do so and fulfil her wish.
Please do also join us afterwards at The Fox for food and refreshments. Dogs are also welcome at the pub (but in the bar area only).
There is a tribute page here https://paulinetyler.muchloved.com where you can view the funeral details and also leave a donation to mum’s chosen charities.
Many thanks
Jason and Tracy Steward
In case you need to contact us please email at tracy.steward@outlook.com