This much-loved event returns to the village this year by popular demand…

North Luffenham Garden Club will be holding their annual plant sale on Saturday 30th May, from 10am till 1pm at The Fox in North Luffenham.
On sale will be a wonderful selection of bedding plants, perennials, vegetable plants, herbs, shrubs, houseplants and much much more…
Plants are lovingly grown & nurtured by NLGC members will be available at very reasonable prices.
The Fox will again be serving breakfast butties & teas/coffees in the morning (10-11.30am) for those wanting to rest awhile whilst shopping.

Further news on the bedding plants that will be available will be posted nearer the time!

 Rutland County Council is launching a new Small Grants Programme designed specifically for voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations working in our most rural communities.

Please See the poster below for more details. If any resident or community group has an idea that fits the criteria, would like to apply for a grant and would like help, please contact the Parish Clerk clerk@northluffenham.org.uk

This Post will expire at 1:11pm on Saturday May 23rd, 2026.

Apologies as the previous should have mentioned that St. Peter’s Church is in Barrowden. The recital is on SATURDAY 18th April at 10.30.

Please see the attached document for all the activities and services provided by VAR.

Tickets for this next village fun filled event fun can be purchased from:

The Fox Public House -just pop in and the staff will gladly be able to sell you a ticket.

Sue – give her a ring on 07534 885747.

Judy – give her a ring on 07505 623406.

Deb – email her on deb.king@hotmail.co.uk.

All ticket payments are cash only please.

Put the date in your diary!

Saturday 16th May 2026 – 7.00-10.30pm North Luffenham School Hall

Live Music – Live Caller – Live Bar – Lively!

Treat you or yours to a lovely afternoon of creativity whilst supporting our local artist studio – Springboard Arts.

Contact Sue by mobile or email for further information

There’s one space left on the ‘Metal Embossing’ session…

This next offering from the North Luffenham Fun Club takes place on 16th May 2026 from 7.00pm in the North Luffenham School Hall.

The Race Night proved an amazing success with many lucky winners. Great fun was had by all and so many of you gave rave reviews. (Thank you all so much!) I know some of you wanted tickets and missed out, which was such a shame as those who came had a brilliant evening of fun and merriment. So make sure you get your tickets in plenty of time for this next fun packed evening.

The ability to dance is far from high up on the list of requirements! A fantastic band and caller will be on hand to guide us all through the evening. I have never met anyone who is not keen to “strip the willow” given half a chance!

Tickets are on sale now from the usual sources so forget your inner ying and yang and let out your suppressed yee and hah on 16th May!

See you there!

Margaret Jones, long standing resident of North Luffenham, has sadly passed away. There will be a funeral service for her at the Church at 2pm on Friday 5th June.

Everyone who knew her is welcome and there will be a get-together at The Fox afterwards.

This Post will expire at 4:58pm on Saturday June 6th, 2026.

There has been a comment that on the previous post the link did not work. If so, please try this link https://www.rutland.gov.uk/have-your-say/live-consultations/proposals-local-government-reorganisation-leicester-leicestershire-rutlandhttps://www.rutland.gov.uk/have-your-say/live-consultations/proposals-local-government-reorganisation-leicester-leicestershire-rutland or go to the RCC website and search for ‘Proposals for local government reorganisation in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’

Rutland County Council has confirmed that free travel on the Rutland Callconnect network will be extended for a further 12 months, until 31 March 2027.

If you would like to know more about Callconnect, please visit the Rutland bus website at www.rutlandbuses.info

We’ve recently received complaints about dog fouling around the village, particularly on footpaths and public areas.

We’d like to remind all dog owners that it is your responsibility to clean up after your dog and dispose of waste appropriately. Dog fouling is unpleasant, poses a health risk, and affects everyone who lives in and visits our community.

Please ensure you always carry bags when walking your dog and use the bins provided — or take it home if needed.

Let’s all do our part to keep our village clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.

There have been several people seen with dogs off their leads in fields around the village with grazing sheep.

As a reminder, we are in lambing season and dogs should not be allowed off the lead in fields that have livestock in them (or will do in the future)

Also all dog poo should be picked up in fields, as there is a risk to sheep of infection with fatal diseases (Gid and Sheep Measles) carried in dog faeces.

Residents should continue to treat food waste as household waste until 30 March, after which they should stop putting any food waste into their black bins.

The online application process by which eligible households can apply for additional household waste capacity is live. This is available for families of five or more, people with medical needs and those with children aged under two years in nappies. If an application is approved, these households will receive: 

• Families with children in nappies – a 240litre bin instead of a 140litre bin 
• Large families of 5 or more people – a 240litre bin in addition to a 140litre bin  
• Residents with medical needs – a 240litre bin in addition to a 140litre bin

Applications for extra household waste capacity can be made via MyAccount, email or phone. Once approved, we aim to deliver additional capacity to these households within 15-20 working days. A reminder that any household in Rutland can request an additional 240litre grey bin in the same way, if they produce a lot of recycling.

For more information please visit RCC’s Council’s website at: www.rutland.gov.uk/recycling, together with guides that explain exactly what items should be placed into black and grey bins. 

This Post will expire at 2:12pm on Tuesday May 12th, 2026.

Residents are invited to meet officers from Leicestershire Police at an upcoming Beat Engagement session at North Luffenham Road, Lyndon.

📅 Date: Thursday 12th March
🕚 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm

Beat engagement events give residents the opportunity to speak directly with local police officers, raise any concerns, ask questions, and discuss issues affecting the local community.

Please use this link for the Leicestershire Police meetings/events calendar.