Please see the attached notice from RCC re the temporary road closure of A606 from 16th Sept to 27th Sept 2019
Category Archives: General News
Community App from Rutland Neighbourhood Watch


The app is also very useful for alerts on road closures: for example if the A1 north or south is closed due to an accident.
RCC Notice of Emergency Road Closure, Lyndon Road, North Luffenham
Please see the attached notice from RCC with regard to the above and details of alternate route
Call Connect Road Show – 21st August 2019
The Call Connect Road Show will be in North Luffenham on Wednesday 21st August between 13.45 and 14.30. It will be located in Pinfold Lane.
Please see the attached poster for full details
Party Invitation from the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland 8th September
The Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland and the county of Rutland invite you to a “thank you”
to the military and the Rutland community:
a Party in the Park
Cutts Close, Oakham
Sunday September 8th, Noon until 4.30pm
Barbeque, drinks, beer tent, military bikers and more
RCC Notice of Road Closure
Please see the attached notice with regard to the night time closure of Station Road for 5 nights from 18th August 2019
North Luffenham Garden Club AUTUMN SHOW: Sunday 1st September 2019
Show Schedules have now been completed and are available from The Fox and Edith Weston shop. Otherwise please phone Cathy Davenport on 07393 205 393. We will be happy to drop one off; alternatively see attachment for printing.
Please do pick up a Schedule and all the information needed for entering the classes, if you have not entered before, is given inside. There is a range of classes, including arts & crafts, photography, home produce, flower arranging, garden produce etc. for adults and children and we encourage all to come and take part, it is great fun.
Oval Recreation Ground – Tree Works
Please note that the tree works that were postponed in May due to nesting birds will now take place on the following three dates; 24th July and 29th/30th July, subject to suitable weather conditions.
School Fete and ‘The Lion King Jnr;
School Fete Saturday 6 July 12 noon – 3 pm

Year 6 pupils present this year’s production, ‘The Lion King Jnr’. The school warmly invites village residents to come and watch the Tuesday afternoon matinee of this musical in the school hall. Doors open at 1.20 pm, start time 1.30 pm. Please contact Jo in the school office to reserve a ticket 720184.
Jazz at The Fox
This Sunday 7th July at 3pm.
Please click on the link below for full details
Barrowden Fete and Open Gardens
SUMMER FETE – BARROWDEN – starts at 12.00, 29th June. Lots of family fun on the village green ; BBQ, Pimms, traditional fete stalls; classic cars. Battle of Britain Flypast. Plus the renowned Duck Race on the pond.Proceeds to St Peter’s Church and village groups.

Plus on the next day :
BARROWDEN OPEN GARDENS
Sunday June 30th from 12 noon until 5 pm. 8 interesting gardens will be open to the public.Tickets on the day from the tent on the Village Green. £5.00 for adults. Accompanied kids under 16 go free.
Cream teas available in one garden. Proceeds to St Peter’s Church Re-ordering.

Discover Rutland
Please see the following link with regard to RCC’s visitors guide for Spring/Summer 2019: https://www.discover-rutland.co.uk/useful-info/discover-rutland-guide
Road Closure Lyndon Road. This notice is now cancelled
Please see the attached notice from RCC re the closure of Lyndon Road, North Luffenham.
I am pleased to advise that the work has been carried out without the need to close the road
Outing to Brightwater Gardens and Norwell Nursery
Wednesday 12th June 2019. Brightwater Gardens, Saxby, Nr Lincoln and Norwell Nursery, nr Grantham
Would anyone wishing to join the group going on this day out please contact us (Katy Ellis 01780 722173/07845 987281). We have a few places left to fill.
The coach leaves the village at 9.30 am, the cost is £30 each for entry into both the gardens, including the travel, and a guided tour by Dr Andrew Ward at Norwell. We will need to take picnic lunches to eat in the gardens; tea/coffee and biscuits are available to buy.
It promises to be a lovely day out, so please come and join us!
Station Road; Temporary Closure Notice from RCC
Please see the notice from RCC re the temporary closure of Station Road for an expected 5 nights from 8th July 2019 between 10.00pm and 6.00am
St Mary & St John CEVA School Summer Fete 6th July 2019
St Mary and St John CEVA School in North Luffenham are holding their school Summer Fete on Saturday 6th July between 12pm and 3pm
Rutland Tennis Academy
Rutland Tennis Academy is holding an Open Day on Sunday June 9th, 2019, from 9.30am-11.30am at Uppingham Community College. Come and enjoy a free coaching session. All standards welcome: Beginners, returners, active players and juniors (12+) who are happy to rally with adults. For more information call 07971 457739, email richard@r2rtennis.co.uk or visit the @rutlandtennis Facebook page.

Oakham Level Crossing – Long Delays Tuesday 28 May to Sunday 2 June
Network Rail has confirmed that engineers will begin major work on the railway in Leicestershire next week, affecting level crossings in Rutland.
As a result, some services will be temporarily diverted, increasing the number of trains passing over level crossings, particularly in the Oakham and Melton Mowbray areas.
Temporary Closure Moor Lane – 20th June 2019
Please see the notice from RCC re the temporary closure of Moor Lane on 20th June
WATCH OUT – THIEVES ABOUT
Sadly in the early hours of this morning the village was once more hit by a group of thieves targeting motor vehicles. It is most strongly recommended that all valuable items are removed from cars overnight and that particular care is taken in respect of Sat Navs, Keys, Cash etc. Please remain vigilant, ensure that your car is locked and report any suspicious activity to the Police.
Paul Cummings – 01780 720124
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