Category Archives: General News

General news & information from the surrounding area.

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.

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!

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

Community Service Award

Do you know of anyone who goes above and beyond for North Luffenham?

We would like to reward those with community spirit by awarding those who are voted by the community with a trophy and a £50 voucher to use at the Fox pub for a delicious meal and few celebratory drinks.

Nominations are now open with the nominations window closing on the 14th of February. The councillors will the shortlist the nominees and a community vote will be held. To nominate please fill out the form below and email to: clerk@northluffenham.org.uk

If you are unable to use emails, please contact the clerk via telephone on 01572 368344 or post (4 Greetham Road, Cottesmore, LE15 7DB), with a nominee, their contact details and the reason why you are nominating them. Please also provide your contact details so we are able to let you know if your nominee has been shortlisted.

Allotment Renewals and Applications

The 2024 allotment renewal letters have gone out via post and email today, so all who have an allotment, please keep an eye out for those letters. You will have until the 1st of Feb 2024 to respond with ALL the paperwork and payment, should this not be fulfilled your allotment may be given to someone else on the waiting list. Last year several allotment holders failed to sign the terms and conditions form, failure to do so this year could forfeit your allotment tenancy.

For those interested in applying for an allotment, please have a look at the form and terms and conditions below. Fill those out and email to the clerk who will add you onto our new waiting list – when you reach the top of the list (criteria based, not first come first served) the clerk will email you to offer any available allotments.