Yes good people of North Luffenham it’s happening again. Following last years outstanding thespianic event, and having now been given the final medical all clear for those cast members who suffered frostbite as a result of their heroic efforts in the frozen wastes of The Fox Outdoor Theatre we are pleased to announce the start of this years BAFTA Award entry.

I know literally hundreds of people have been queueing at the Stage Door of the Fox throughout the year to take part in this years extravaganza. So please anyone who would like to participate, be it on stage (or ice rink if last year is anything to go by!), or behind the scenes, (lighting, scenery, sound etc.) please come along to the first planning meeting at 7.00 on Thursday 12th October in the upstairs rehearsal rooms at The Fox. No acting ability is required, just a willing heart and soul and a desire to take part in one of the country’s best pantomimes of 2023. Many have said last years effort cannot be repeated, many have demanded that last years effort is not repeated! Not only will it be repeated, I know it will be surpassed with all your brilliant input.

Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible on 12th October.

Simon Browning

“Residents with any concerns regarding memory or cognition issues as well as carers of someone living with dementia are invited to attend Rutland County Council’s upcoming Dementia Awareness event.

Come along on Tuesday 19^th September from 10am – 1pm at Barrowden Village Hall on Wakerley Road, Barrowden, for tea, coffee, cake and to see what support is available in Rutland.

Rutland County Council in partnership with Rutland Health Primary Care Network are hosting the event where a range of organisations will be on hand to talk to residents and provide information and advice. Organisations include:

1. Active Rutland
2. Admiral Nurses
3. Age UK
4. Citizens Advice Rutland
5. Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service
6. Longhurst Group
7. RISE
8. Rutland Health PCN
9. Voluntary Action Rutland”

Huge thanks to all those that came out to support & help with our event & raise money for Parkinson’s Uk.
Many went home with clothes, shoes, bags & a new shade of lipstick after enjoying pastries & cake.
The total so far is over £400.
Thank you!

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th from 11am to 4pm.

North Luffenham Hall: Please use the entrance in Chapel Lane. There is no charge for entry.

Local artist, Gillian Durno has an exhibition of her work.

There are spaces on the Block Printed Tote Bag workshop on Sunday 6^th August from 1 – 3.30pm if anyone would like to join in?

£25 per person as usual, all material supplied, no experience necessary.

Just get in touch if you would like to come along!

Best wishes,

Sue Ball

  www.springboardarts.co.uk

   Instagram: springboardartsrutland

   07920 841058

Rutland County Council’s Transport Team’s next mobile drop-in sessions are being held today, Thursday 13^th July. Residents will have the opportunity to have their say on public transport in the area.

The drop in sessions on Thursday 13^th July will be held at:

• Manton 10.00 am – 10.30 am (Bus stop on Lyndon Road by Stocks Hill)
• Edith Weston 11.00 am – 11.30 am (Bus stop on Manton Road by the Wheatsheaf)
• North Luffenham 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm (Bus stop on Pinfold Land)
• South Luffenham 1.00 pm- 1.30 pm (Bus stop on Stamford Road)

All feedback will help towards the work taking place around the transport network review.

Anyone can call in and have a chat to share ideas on local public transport.

If you are unable to make the sessions, you can contact the Transport Team at transport@rutland.gov.uk or telephone 01572 758138.

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