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Category Archives: General News
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…
Safari Supper Returns to North Luffenham…
Agendas March 2024
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
North Luffenham Good Neighbour Scheme
The AGM of the NLGNS will be held on the
Friday 15th March at 6.30pm in The Den at The Fox
You are welcome to attend if you would just like to know more or would like to volunteer.
Donating Used Cartridges for Charity.
A box as shown has been put in the church porch.
Please donate your used printer ink cartridges . The used cartridges will be recycled and money collected will go to support EMMAUS – a Rutland and Leicestershire charity supporting homeless people.
When the box is full , it will be sent off and another returned for use.
Many thanks in anticipation of your donations.
Community Centre Committee Meeting
”Ninebarrow” ~ award-winning duo perform at South Luffenham Village Hall on Thursday 14th March @ 7pm
Last few tickets still available to hear this amazing band locally
Oakham Choral Society
Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor
Agenda February Meeting
River Chater footpath bridge replacement
The replacement foot bridge over the River Chater on the footpath from the Church to Glebe Road is ready to be installed. Heavy equipment is required to get it into place and unfortunately with the recent storms the ground is too wet.
Rutland County Council has contacted that the contracter hopes to be able to install the bridge in about three weeks. However this is dependent on the ground being able to take the equipment and the agreement of the landowners.
Let’s hope for a dry(ish) spell!
The Rutland Villa and Mosaics Talk at Edith Weston Village Hall.
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
Pothole on Lyndon Road.
There is quite a large and deep pothole in the middle of Lyndon Road. It is situated towards the upper end of Lyndon Road. Already a car tyre has had to be replaced because of damage from the pothole.
It has been reported to Rutland County Council.
Rutland County Council’s Draft Budget 2024/25. Have your say.
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.