Category Archives: General News

General news & information from the surrounding area.

Internet Update

BT are working on the issue but the problem appears to be complex

According to the engineer working on the local connection cabinet they have replaced several components without resolving the problem and he could not estimate when service would be restored.

Community Centre Committee Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Community Centre Committee will be on Monday 17th July at 7pm in the Community Centre. Please click on the link below or download for the agenda.

Public Transport: your chance to have a say.

Rutland County Council’s Transport Team’s next mobile drop-in sessions are being held on Thursday 13th July at which residents have the opportunity to have their say on public transport in the area.

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

  • North Luffenham 12.00 pm – 12.30 pm (Bus stop on Pinfold Land)

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.

VACANCY – North Luffenham Village Trust

The time has come for the Parish Council to reappoint their seat on the North Luffenham Village Trust.

The council saw fit to advertise to see if anyone would like to get involved and then we can put it to a vote in our July meeting.

If you are interested please email clerk@northluffenham.org.uk by the 18th of July.

NLPC and Trust June Meeting Minutes

Please click on the links below to view these documents in our online document system:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13TM7V0AjQaDlIP380RxCjhEx_u4avmov?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13hD-vI8qnGCQsHQ8W72ePNy69WESq7sz?usp=sharing

10+ spaces still available on free Village Day Trip to Wells-next-the-Sea & Hunstanton – Wednesday 5th July

Leaving the Fox carpark @ 9.15 am and returning ~ 6.30pm, the Village Trip to Well- next- the-Sea & Hunstanton still has spaces for ~10 residents of North Luffenham. This trip is free to North Luffenham residents and is sponsored by the Village Trust.

Pretty Harbour of Wells-next-the-Sea
Wells-next-the-Sea Beach & the famous colourful beach huts

Top things to do in Wells-next-the-Sea:

  • Eat at Plattens Fish & Chips
  • Visit Wells-next-the-Sea Beach
  • Try Whinhill Norfolk Cider
  • Go boating along the Harbour
  • Visit Wells’ Maltings Art Gallery
Old Hunstanton Lighthouse

Visit Old Hunstanton Lighthouse or simply stroll along the beach or enjoy tea & cake in one the many delis in the town.

Please contact Jason Allen to book your place on
07773 396153 or email jasonrutland@hotmail.com


Audit 22/23

Notice of Rights

From July the 3rd to the 11th of August anyone who wishes can make copies of the accounting records of the North Luffenham Parish Council. If you wish to view the records or receive copies of the accounting records please email: clerk@northluffenham.org.uk

Early Collection of Bins

Due to the recent hot weather, Rutland County Council has agreed with Biffa that crews can collect bins in Rutland from 6.30am instead of 7am, starting Monday 26th June until Friday 1st September 2023.

Starting earlier reduces the amount of time that crews are working during the hottest part of the day. Crews can be affected by the heat and staff welfare is a priority.

Please can residents present their bins at their normal presentation point by 6.30am on their collection day during this period, to ensure that all bins are collected.

For more information about waste and recycling and your collection day please go to: www.rutland.gov.uk/bins-waste-recycling

Picks Barn Café, Lyndon – now open to all

Monday 5th June was the official opening date for the new café – all are very welcome.

The team has spent the last few weeks making changes and running tests – and now their new offerings are ready to go!

The Café is offering breakfasts, lite bites, lunches and refreshments with specials and seasonal delights.

We wish Steph & the team good luck with the launch and seeing the café flourish.

🖼️ Follow the café on its own Instagram

@picksbarncafe

Picks Barn Café
Lyndon, Rutland, LE15 8TY
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 9-4
Sundays 10-3
Tel: 01572 827912

Agenda for NLPC Meeting on Tuesday 20th of June

Please see below the agenda for both the NLPC meeting and trust meeting along with the supporting documents.

Garden Dining Table for sale

We have a 6 seater dining table for sale. (No chairs, just the table) It is pretty much brand new and unused as we now have two of them! (long story!) It has a grey metal base with a hard acacia wooden top. We only need one table and hence we are offering this one to the first person who offers a reasonable price for it. The full set of table and 6 chairs was in the region of £1500 and we are selling just the table. The table is flat packed but the top is fully assembled and just needs 7 bolts fitting to secure the base to the top. It is an excellent value table and will make a brilliant garden dining table for someone. Buyer will need to collect. If you are interested please contact me on -simonbrowning958@gmail.com.

Deb’s New Yoga Term Starts This Week…

BEGINNERS YOGA

Empinghall Audit Hall

Tuesdays 10.30 – 11.30

YOGA FOR VITALITY

South Luffenham Village Hall

Tuesdays 6.30 – 8.00

For more information and to book contact

deb@do-yoga.co.uk

Thank You from Pauline Tyler’s family

Jason, Caitlin, Benjamin and Tracy Steward would like to thank everyone for their thoughtful wishes, cards and flowers and to everyone who attended Pauline’s thanksgiving service yesterday – including all our 4 legged waggy-tailed friends! 

The flowers are being left in North Luffenham church and we’d very much like the village to be able to appreciate them whilst they last so please do pop in especially if you couldn’t be there with us.

Thank you. 

EGM of the North Luffenham Parish Council on Wednesday 7th June at 7.30pm in the Community Centre

Please click on the links below for the agenda and papers.

Pauline Tyler’s Funeral Arrangements – Wednesday 7th June

Mum’s funeral cortege will be leaving Rosewood, North Luffenham at 10.45am for a short private family service at Great Glen Crematorium. If you like to see her off on her last journey please feel free to stand outside in the Close as we depart.

All are invited to attend Mum’s funeral service at North Luffenham Church on Wednesday 7th June 2023 at 1pm.

It was a specific request of Mum’s that all her dog walking friends who are able to come, bring their dogs to the church service – so please feel free to do so and fulfil her wish.

Please do also join us afterwards at The Fox for food and refreshments. Dogs are also welcome at the pub (but in the bar area only).

There is a tribute page here https://paulinetyler.muchloved.com where you can view the funeral details and also leave a donation to mum’s chosen charities.

Many thanks

Jason and Tracy Steward

In case you need to contact us please email at tracy.steward@outlook.com

‘BEE’ ON THE LOOK OUT!

It’s swarming season for the honeybees. If you see a cloud of bees, accompanied by a loud buzzing – this is a honeybee swarm. It’s not at all dangerous, but you may wish to avoid it. The swarm will eventually land on a tree branch looking something like this –

The beekeepers of Luffenham are keen to identify swarms found locally, so if you see one, please let us know by text or call 07973 508547. 

Many thanks, Deb King

Craft Class This Sunday in North Luffenham

Coming up on Sunday 28th May from 1 – 3.30pm is Alcohol (Ink) Decorated Candles – these make beautiful gifts and every one is unique. Places are available at £25 per person – just get in touch with Sue Ball on 07920 841058 to book.

  www.springboardarts.co.uk

Instagram: springboardartsrutland

Reminder ~ Plant Sale this Saturday @ The Fox, North Luffenham

All are welcome to donate and/or come along to buy some glorious plants this weekend under the Pagoda @ The Fox.
Any questions, please contact us at northluffenhamgardenclub@gmail.com