At St Peters Church, Empingham. 13th April 2019 7pm

On Monday 18th of March a resident of the village found a stranger on her patio. The man was asked if there was any problem, replied in a well spoken voice and left. There was no vehicle to indicate, such as a delivery driver, as to why he should be at the property. The incident has been reported to the police and villagers are asked to be vigilant to any further sightings.

If you see a crime taking place or something suspicious please call 999 noting as much detail as possible including time, location, descriptions, direction of travel from the scene, make and model of any vehicles and if possible any registrations. For any non-emergency incidents or to pass any intelligence call 101 (call costs 15p for entire call) or you can email your local Police officer PC 2113 Pete Icke Peter.icke@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk

Concert in Oakham SUNDAY DECEMBER 9TH at 7.30PM

Oakham School Chapel.

The Armed Man  A mass for peace by Karl Jenkins

Performed by Oakham choral society;  this is a modern work written in 2000 to mark the end of the war in Kosovo. It is a fitting end to this centenary year of the end of the Great War.

If  you do not like choral works, this is a bit different. Some beautiful harmonies with exciting use of drums and brass instruments to paint a musical picture of the build up t o battle , the horrors of battle and its aftermath with a plea for peace.

It is worth a listen .

Tickets available from Walkers  Bookshop ( Oakham ) or on the door on the night.

A sum of money was last night somewhere in the village. If found please could you contact a parish councillor or Tim Smith on 01780 360083

Rutland Community and Voluntary Sector

Conference

21st September 2018 at Oakham Rugby Club

The event is aimed at community organisations, groups, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. The conference will help you continue to support people and places in Rutland, and to work in partnership to help to shape a resilient, well and prosperous Rutland.

Please share this information with any organisations you think might benefit and book your free place via our website news pages at www.rutlandwellbeing.org.uk.

This conference is being organised by the Rutland Wellbeing Service which helps Rutland citizens to improve their personal health and wellbeing and the overall welfare of the community.

There is a session of poppy making in our village this Saturday, 16th June, at the Community Centre, from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. No need to bring anything. Please come along with friends and family. All welcome.

The Rutland Community Wellbeing Service has organised four events for local voluntary organisations and community groups. These free short events (no longer than a half day) are intended to provide some initial awareness of topics that may affect local groups.

The events and dates are:

Lone Worker Safety – Afternoon of 18th June 2018

Trustee Roles and Responsibilities – Afternoon of 25th June 2018

Environmental Impact of your group – Morning of 28th June 2018

Safeguarding – Morning of 17th July 2018

For more information and to book your free ticket visit the news section of their website https://www.rutlandwellbeing.org.uk/news or call 01572 725805.

Simon Mutsaars Chief Officer of Citizens Advice Rutland said “The Rutland Community Wellbeing Service intends to run a number of awareness and information events on a range of subjects and we hope that the information provided in each short session will prove invaluable to local voluntary and community groups.”

As a valued member of the community I am writing to you to share details of our current recruitment campaign. I would like to take this opportunity to ask that you promote this within your communities and encourage those interested in a career with us to attend one of the seminars.

We are welcoming applicants aged 18-57 from all sections of the community; however we are particularly keen to hear from women and members of minority ethnic groups, so that the force reflects it communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The recruitment seminars will be held across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland throughout May and into early June. Those attending will have the opportunity to find out first-hand what it is like to be a police officer and more about the recruitment process. They will have the opportunity to meet serving police officers, hear about their experiences, and find out about the rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Full details of the recruitment campaign are on our website at www.leics.polcie.uk I have taken the time to include details of the up and coming seminars for you to share within your communities:

12 May	Wigston Police Station, Bull Head Street, Wigston LE18 1WX	1000-1200
12 May	Usmani Mosque, 308 St Saviours Road, Spinney Hill LE5 4HJ	1000-1200
12 May	Market Harborough Police Station, Fairfield Road, Market Harborough LE16 9QJ	1400-1600
14 May	Shree Sanatan Mandir, 84 Weymouth Street, Belgrave LE4 6FQ	1700-1900
15 May	St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester LE1 5PZ	1800-2000
15 May	Brockington College, Blaby Road, Enderby LE19 4AQ	1800-2000
15 May	Castle Rock High School, Meadow Lane, Coalville LE67 4BR	1830-2030
16 May	Bosworth Academy, Leicester Lane, Desford LE9 9JL	1900-2100
18 May	Home Farm Neighbourhood Centre, Home Farm Close, Beamount Leys LE4 0SU	1200-1400
18 May	Uppingham Town Hall, 49 High St E, Uppingham, Oakham LE15 9PY	1930-2100
20 May	Force HQ, St Johns, Enderby LE19 2BX	1200-1400
22 May	The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue, Braunstone LE3 1LE	1200-1500
23 May	Code Student Accommodation, 42 Western Road, Leicester LE3 0GH	1300-1600
24 May	Fearon Hall, Rectory Road, Loughborough LE11 1PL	1800-2000
24 May	Castle Rock High School, Meadow Lane, Coalville LE67 4BR	1830-2030
25 May	Hood Park Leisure Centre, North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1HU	1830-2030
26 May	Mansfield House Police Station, Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3GG	1000-1200
26 May	Brockington College, Blaby Road, Enderby LE19 4AQ	1400-1600
26 May	Wigston Police Station, Bull Head Street, Wigston LE18 1WX	1400-1600
26 May	The Venue, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 0UL	1930-2130
27 May	Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara, 106 East Park Road, Spinney Hill LE5 4QB	1100-1300
27 May	Market Harborough Police Station, Fairfield Road, Market Harborough LE16 9QJ	1400-1600
29 May	Moat Community College, Maidstone Road, Spinney Hill LE2 0TU	1700-1900
29 May	Fearon Hall, Rectory Road, Loughborough LE11 1PL	1800-2000
30 May	Manor High School, Copse Close, Oadby LE2 4FU	1800-2000
31 May	St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester LE1 5PZ	1800-2100
31 May	Hilton Hotel J24, East Midlands Airport, Derby Road, Castle Donington DE74 2YW	1900-2100
1 June	King Centre, Main Road, Barleythorpe LE15 7WD	1900-2030

Simon Cole, QPM

Chief Constable

The concert originally for March 4th was cancelled because of the adverse weather. It has been rescheduled for Sunday 29th April. Tickets bought previously will be valid and can also be obtained on the night.

This year on 11th November 2018 it will be the centenary of the ending of the Great War after which the poppy became the symbol of Remembrance.

To mark this there are many schemes using poppies.

Here in the village , our Rector, Pippa would like a scheme for knitting/ crocheting poppies for a Cascade of flowers outside the church. This should be beautiful provided enough poppies are made! This project will be spearheaded by Fay Cummings and further details will follow after Easter.

In Oakham, it is hoped to replicate a version from the Tower of London with clay poppies at the castle.

I would like to set up an opportunity in the village for the clay poppy scheme ( open to men, women and older children ) and hope this would be one Saturday in June.

Apparently during a session of about 2 hours , it takes each person about 15 MINUTES to make a poppy. These will then be taken away for firing. All tuition is given. Artistic talent not needed.

Cost is zero although donations are welcome.

I need about 20 expressions of interest to set this up.

So if you would be interested please contact me by email : hilary.daintith@gmail.com