PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT:
Military Working Dogs will conduct training on the St. Georges Barracks airfield tonight, 3rd December 2024, from 5:00 PM until 1:00 AM on 4th December 4th.
During this time, there may be increased activity and movement in the area. We ask the public to follow any instructions from military personnel.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Wallet Found On Bonfire Night
A wallet was found on the Oval after Bonfire Night
If you have lost a wallet, or know who it might belong to, please comment on this post on the website or Facebook

Bonfire Night Tuesday 5th November
Preparations are well underway for the North Luffenham Bonfire Night, to be held as usual on 5th November (weather depending)
Bonfire will be lit at 6pm, with the fireworks starting at 6:30pm approximately
Entry will be free, as always, but please bring cash for donations. The fireworks are funded entirely by the bucket collection, and so the more you give, the brighter the display next year!

Good Companions Warm Space
North Luffenham Good Companion’s are pleased to advise that from 6th October the Community Centre, adjacent to the school, will be open weekly on a Wednesday afternoon from 2pm-4pm as a warm space throughout the Autumn/Winter month.
This is an ideal opportunity to come along for cup of tea or coffee and chit chat with others, feel free to bring along some cake, a pack of cards, board game, knitting or just yourself. Everyone welcome.
Many thanks
Jason
North Luffenham Honey for sale
Just in time for the coughs and colds season!
Made by our clever bees on our allotment.
There are so many amazing benefits from local raw honey. This is end of the summer runny honey, perfect on toast, for baking or in a restorative honey & lemon drink (or a hot toddy!)
Message, what’s app or call Liz Caffarelli on 07769 317407 to arrange. £6.00 per jar.

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ST GEORGE’S BARRACKS AIRFIELD – out of bounds
SGB airfield will be out of bounds from 1800 – 2300 hrs on Fri 27 Sep and 1330-2300 Sat 28 Sep 24. Personnel will be conducting patrols and bitework with Military Working Dogs.
ST GEORGE’S BARRACKS AIRFIELD – out of bounds
SGB airfield will be out of bounds from 1800 – 2300 hrs on Fri 27 Sep and 1330-2300 Sat 28 Sep 24. Personnel will be conducting patrols and bitework with Military Working Dogs.
Shaved Cats
Message from a North Luffenham resident:
We live on Digby Drive. Our two cats have been had their hind legs shaved for no reasons. I could understand one if it were an emergency but both ,and one has been only partially done.
We want to make sure it’s an isolated incident or that it’s not going to escalate. We have contacted the police and the RSPCA and they have advised us to put a shout out on community Facebook or any groups we are on.
If you can keep an eye as well please that would be great as well.
Interested In An Indian Food Tasting Session?

Hello to all my fellow neighbours, as many of you know I run “Jaimi’s Spice Kitchen” – where I offer curry cooking classes within the comfort of your own home.
To give you all a taster of what my food is like, I was thinking of holding a food sampling session on my front garden so you are able to get a taste of the kind of dishes you could learn to make during my classes.
This would be a new experience for me too, but I thought it would be a lovely way to share my passion, give you all a taster and meet all of our local village people 😊.
I would really appreciate, so I can gauge interest – if you could leave a reply below or send me a message/call to let me know if you would be interested in popping by my sampling session so I can decide on whether to go ahead and plan one, or not.
Many thanks,
Jaimi
(07885670565)
NLCC First Match of the Cricket Season
For those looking at the rain and wondering when Summer starts, wait no more! The cricket season in North Luffenham starts tomorrow Tuesday 30th April.
The team will kick off with a home match on the Oval against Egerton Park. The match starts at 6pm
Statue Unveiling Invitation
From Dr Sarah Furness.
You are invited to the unveiling of Rutland’s memorial statue to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. I hope that it will be a happy family occasion and encourage as many people as possible to come. Dogs on leads are also very welcome!
The Rutland statue of our late queen, HM Queen Elizabeth II, is the first to be commissioned since her death. It will be officially unveiled on
what would have been her birthday as a fitting tribute to Britain’s longest reigning and possibly greatest monarch.
It was created in response to the depth of loss felt in Rutland on the late Queen’s death. Due to the incredible generous donations from local people
(95% of the cost was raised by many individuals and some businesses), sufficient funds were available for our Lord Lieutenant Dr Sarah Furness to
be able to commission a full-figure statue showing her in her prime.

Sculptor Hywel Pratley, a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors and Society of Portrait Sculptors, was selected as the sculptor and has
done a magnificent job using a local foundry.
If you would like more information about the day please visit the Lord Lieutenants website at: www.rutlandlordlieutenant.org

Zumba Classes Available
Contact Elly Swords on 07511 936548 for more information


Wake For Ken Forsyth
From Julie Abell
For those who knew Ken Forsyth of Oval Close, he sadly passed away recently.
His daughter Rachel has asked me to pass on an invitation to his wake on Thursday 22nd February at 12pm at Stamford Masonic Hall.
Nothing formal, a few words from his
son Ian, some lunch, and an opportunity to share memories of Ken.If anyone wants to come, they are very welcome.
Rachel has asked that if you let me know if you hope to come so she can plan catering.
Julie 07866 741022
Airfield Out Of Bounds
Please note St George’s Bks airfield is out of bounds on the following dates:
23 Jan (1800hrs) – 24 Jan (0600hrs)
24 Jan (1800hrs) – 25 Jan (0600hrs)
25 Jan (1800hrs) – 26 Jan (0600hrs)
This is due to Patrol dog training taking place overnight.
Reminder – Local Plan Consultation Tonight 6-9pm
Where: North Luffenham Community Centre.
When: 6pm to 9pm.
A reminder that there will be information on the Local Plan Consultation this evening in the Community Centre
Consultation closes on Monday, and so there are only 5 days left to make representations with your views.
This is the only public consultation stage that allows changes to the content of plan based on public input.
The plan does suggest changes to the Limits of Planned Development for North Luffenham, and also allocates a site for residential development, and so it is worth reviewing if only for these items that may impact the village.
There will be two paper copies of the Local Plan available to read, along with a multitude of laptops available to access the online interactive maps and to allow those, who wish, to make a comment on the day using the online portal.
Most importantly both County Councillors (one of which, I am sure you will know, is the leader of the council) will be in attendance to answer questions that you may have in relation to the local plan.
North Luffenham Parish Councillors will be in attendance to help with the online access only. They will not be answering questions about the Parish Councils response. This event is for the public to see the Local Plan and ask questions to the county councillors.
The draft Local Plan and all the supporting documents are available on the Ruland County Council website: https://www.rutland.gov.uk/planning-building-control/local-plan/new-local-plan.
Help With Storm Damage
If you have any trees that have fallen due to todays winds and / or have an emergency please call Max on 07710848641 and he will come out to you to assist.
Airfield Access Restrictions
From 1st Military Working Dogs Regiment:
We have had some accidents and near misses involving walkers and their dogs over the past few weeks. For the safety of them, our military personnel and Military Working Dogs they must not use the airfield when military training is taking place.
Dog walking businesses are also not authorised to use the airfield for business use.
Please can you not walk or use the Airfield at the following timings:
Mon – Thu 0800 – 1630hrs and outside these times when red flags are flying
Fri 0800 – 1230hrs and outside these times when red flags are flying
Sat – Sun Do not use when red flags are flying
Wood For The Bonfire
Preparations for the Annual Bonfire Night at The Oval North Luffenham are well underway. The weather forecast is saying the skys will clear in time for the fireworks tomorrow.
The bonfire itself is a bit reduced from previous years, and so if you have any unwanted, unpainted, wood that could help build it up that would be appreciated.
If you want to donate wood, please feel free to take it to the Oval, and place it by the large shelter. It will be placed onto the pyre tomorrow

Mobile Covid Vaccinations in North Luffenham Today
The mobile vaccination centre will be in North Luffenham this afternoon for walk in Covid and Flu vaccinations
North Luffenham – near Allotments, LE15 8FH
- Friday 3 November
- 2:15pm-3pm
- Covid and flu vaccinations
Other locations / times / dates can be found here:
Indian Cooking Classes Available In Your Home
Local resident Jaimini Tailor is offering do home curry cooking classes. She will visit your home and teach you to cook Indian meals in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Please contact Jaimini on 07885670565 if you are interested in learning more about cooking Indian food.