Author Archives: Tim Smith
Rutland Morris Dancers
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Replacement Footbridge.
After a long wait, mainly due to the saturated ground conditions, the replacement footbridge over the river Chater is now in place.
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Postal Votes: Press Release from RCC.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR POSTAL BALLOT HAS BEEN DELAYED
All postal votes for the Rutland and Stamford Constituency were issued to Royal Mail on time in two batches (one batch issued on 20th June for postal voters registered before 4th June, the second batch issued on 24th June for postal voters registered after 4th June).
Royal Mail are handling a large number of postal votes for all constituencies in the general election. As of Friday 28th June, the Council is aware that some postal voters in the Rutland and Stamford area are yet to receive their ballot papers.
If postal ballots are not received from Royal Mail on Monday 1st July, voters can request a replacement ballot by calling Rutland County Council on: 01572 720 954. This can then be collected from the Council’s Catmose offices in Oakham, once processed.
If waiting until Monday 1st July to receive your postal ballot means you will be unable to vote and you have not already done so, please contact the Council urgently before 4.30pm on Friday 28th June by calling: 01572 720 954.
Some Council staff have experienced verbal abuse when trying to assist postal voters affected by these delays. This behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Global Bird Fair: Traffic Restrictions
General Election Hustings
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Healthwatch Rutland would like your help
Agendas for the Parish Council Meetings on 26th June at 7.0pm in the Community Centre.
Recycling Centre to close temporarily.
Due to sewer repair works by Anglian Water taking place on Willoughby Road in Morcott, North Luffenham Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) will be closed from 24th June 2024 whilst work is completed.
To allow the work to take place Willoughby Road will be closed and therefore there will be no safe access routes to the HWRC for larger vehicles/HGVs to empty containers. The repair works are due to be completed on Tuesday 2nd July, following which the site will reopen.
To ensure that residents continue to have access to an HWRC during this time, Rutland County Council will be opening Cottesmore HWRC for 7 days a week (10am – 6pm) until North Luffenham HWRC is reopen.
Please note that Cottesmore HWRC is unable to accept trailers and is extremely busy on Fridays, so please avoid visiting on this day if at all possible
Woodland Walk Steps Upgraded
The steps at the entrance to the Woodland Walk at the top of Pinfold Lane have been upgraded so that they are more secure.
Please use this, and the allotment entrance/exit, to access the Woodland and not walk across the back of the houses on Geoff Sewell Close.
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Women’s/Girls Bike for Sale
Women’s / Girl’ s Bike for Sale
Make: Specialized
Model: Vita Sport
Size: Medium Frame
Features: Gel filled tyres, mudguards, raised handlebars
Price: £145 ono
Ring 07484 103746 if interested
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Wakerley & Barrowden WI meeting: Tuesday, 4th June
The meeting will be at Morcott Village Hall and starts at 7:30
Wakerley & Barrowden WI next meeting is on Tuesday, 4th June when we will be joined by Jenny Jefferies. Jenny is a farmer’s wife and mother of two girls based in South Cambridgeshire and she will be giving an inspiring talk on ‘Food, Farming and Fishing Stories.
Her successful debut book ‘For the Love of the Land: A Cook Book to Celebrate British Farmers and Their Food’ was shortlisted for Best Cook Book in the Great British Food Awards 2021 and was Woman & Home’s Best Cookbook 2021. The follow up, ‘For The Love of the Sea: A Cook Book to Celebrate The British Seafood Community and Their Food’ was awarded the Guild of Food Writers Award for Best Self Published Cook Book 2022. Jenny is a Food Hero with Love British Food, a member of The Guild of Food Writers and a member of The British Guild of Agricultural Journalists.
Jenny also writes a regular online article for Country and Town House magazine, a monthly food blog for Farmers Guardian and regular articles for Rural Life magazine. She is also an Ambassador for Eco Ewe and a radio producer and presenter for Black Cat Radio 102.55FM.
There will be copies of Jenny’s books available to purchase at a discounted price and payment can be made by cash or card.
Beech round table and four chairs with green leather seats.
Available from 15 June 2024
Good condition and nice solid furniture.
Table – circumference 122cm, height 76.5cm
Chair – seat 41cm at back, 45cm at front, height 50cm
legs at front 40.5cm width, legs at back, 35.5cm width
height of chair 100cm
£45 ono.
Contact Julie on 07773890749
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Community Centre Commitee Meeting
Beech Table and Beech Furniture: Prices reduced.
Please see updated posts (16th May) below.
Contact Julie 0n 07773890749.
Pine Mirror and Bookcase for sale
Pine Mirror is 104cm wide by 73cm high: £10
Bookcase is 90cm wide, 183cm high and 30.5cm deep: £15 ono
Contact Julie on 07773890749
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Treatment Couch for Sale
Portable Beautelle treatment couch, with cover. Weighs 15.6kg. Excellent condition. £85 ono.
Txt Gill 07513 058206.
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Pet Carrier for sale
Pet carrier, metal frame. Suitable for cat small dog /puppy. Length 24″(60cms), Width 14″(35cm) Height 18″ (46 cm)
Used twice, Maker- Paws on Tour
£35
Contact: 01780 720374/07951771770.
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Beech round table and four chairs with green leather seats.
Available from 15 June 2024
Good condition and nice solid furniture.
Table – circumference 122cm, height 76.5cm
Chair – seat 41cm at back, 45cm at front, height 50cm
legs at front 40.5cm width, legs at back, 35.5cm width
height of chair 100cm
£45 ono.
Contact Julie on 07773890749
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Beech furniture – good condition and nice and solid
Corner Unit with adjustable shelf in bottom cupboard and three shelves, two glass, in top cupboard. Shaped at base to go over skirting. Top left hand top door slightly bowed on the middle edge but shuts okay.
Height 200cm, width 70cm, depth into corner 41cm. £25 ono
Coffee table with 3 pull out full depth draws. Handles on both sides although only pulls out one way. Bottom shelf – fixed.
Height 46cm, width 92cm, depth 60cm. £15 ono
Low bookcase with 2 adjustable shelves. A hole has previously been cut in the back for cables to go through.
Height 61cm, width 150cm, depth 32cm. £15 ono
Unit with full width adjustable shelf in cupboard.
Height 61cm, width 84cm, depth 46cm. £20 ono
TV Unit with full width adjustable shelf in cupboard plus small shelf above for sky/humax box etc. Circular hole in back for cables. Shaped at the back.
Height 61cm, width 99cm, depth 62 cm. £20 ono
Contact Julie on 07773890749
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