We are reaching out to all of you who might have been in a choir or are currently in a choir to help Tracy lead the Carol singing in The Fox Pub on Christmas Eve at 6pm.
Wrap warmly & come and join in the fun…
Again this year, the Parish Church are continuing their Community Christmas Card Scheme for the residents of North Luffenham. Instead of sending your friends & neighbours separate cards, just deliver one card (with a donation for our new church heating) to either Churchwarden:
Janet Whittaker (Dove Cottage, 4 Church Street) or
Patrick Woods (7 Swann Close)
All the cards will be displayed in the church porch on the wonderful large wooden Christmas Tree donated by Men & Women in Sheds, Rutland and will be brightly lit with colourful lights.
Thank you for joining in our village ‘tradition’; making lives simpler whilst raising much-needed funds for our beautiful church🎄
Christmas Day Reminder: All Age Worship @ 9.30am
for any information, please contact Janet Whittaker on tel 01780 721216 or email rutlandwhittakers@outlook.com
Might anyone in the village have a traditional portable cassette player we could borrow please?
My sister has recently moved into a home and we are trying to keep her entertained with old fashioned audio cassettes – we have the cassettes but nothing to play them on…
Please respond to Tim Clifton (Lyndon Road, North Luffenham) on 01780 720689
Thanks very much!
Please see attached for Decembers meeting. The agenda was posted on the noticeboards last week.
Whilst many of you will have been hunkering down this morning trying to avoid the worst of this storm your intrepid village thespians were not to be distracted from their task of providing you with your best pantomime yet. Many of the cast bravely fought against the atrocious elements to attend the latest rehearsal today. And their bravery and dedication was there for all to see. Words really can’t sum up this years casts dedication, and they’re doing it all for you! There’s just two more rehearsals to go before the big event on 22nd December in The Fox Car Park and I am positive that the dedication shown by everyone involved will make that night one to remember and probably the best start to a Christmas you will ever have!
We are really looking forward to seeing everyone on 22nd. Only 15 more sleeps to go!! Keep calm!!
For that hand-made tree, star, arrangement and many more beautifully crafted items from our merry band of elves, do pop along to support our fund-raiser.
All proceeds go back into the ‘Shed’ for materials, bolts & the suchlike.
PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT:
Military Working Dogs will conduct training on the St. Georges Barracks airfield tonight, 3rd December 2024, from 5:00 PM until 1:00 AM on 4th December 4th.
During this time, there may be increased activity and movement in the area. We ask the public to follow any instructions from military personnel.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Seriously, you must not miss this one!
Last night, as the temperature dropped, the intrepid cast held their first outdoor rehearsal. Up until now it has been too warm for this (fool)hardy team of thespians to venture outside. Nothing like near freezing temperatures to get the juices flowing and for Pete the Piper to wet his lips and have a quick toot on his pipes! Despite several near misses with cars entering and leaving the car park at The Fox our brave band of heroes and heroines battled on with only one thing on their minds (No it wasn’t getting back to the bar as soon as possible) and that thing is to bring you all another blockbuster OSCAR winning pantomime.
The pantomime is on 22nd December at 6.00pm. By then you will have all the presents brought and wrapped, the turkey safely in the fridge, the pigs all cutely wrapped up in their blankets, the pudding lurking in the cupboard. You’re all ready, nothing else to do, so what better way to usher in Christmas Day than watching the Village Pantomime! The cast would love to see you there for another brilliant evening of unending fun!
Please remember we do not charge for tickets but ask that you bring along a cash donation. All profits from this extravaganza go directly to support village good causes, so by donating generously you directly help to make North Luffenham an even more brilliant village to live in than it already is.
Not long to go! Mark the date in your diary and we will see you at The Fox on 22nd December!
Tickets available from the Fox, North Luffenham for Cash only please – an ideal Christmas gift for that special Gardener in your life:)
The annual service of remembrance will take place on Sunday 10th November outside the church near the Commonwealth War Graves.
The service will begin at 10.40 am.
I thought it was about time for an update! The date for this years pantomime has now been finalised. This year the Pantomime will be staged on Sunday 22nd December at 6.00pm in the Grand North Luffenham Theatre, better known as The Car Park at The Fox’ as in previous years. Please make a note of this in your diaries. As ever, it promises to be an extravaganza of gargantuan proportions. As in previous years the show is a “turn up and enjoy” event. There are no tickets on sale but as always we will be raising money for good causes within the village so please bring plenty of cash along with you on the night.
The cast have met twice now and I can promise you that, as always, we have hunted high and low to select only the very best of the nations thespianic community to star in this years production. It ceases to amaze me just where we find this talent each year. Some of the cast have actually threatened to learn their lines this year!!
So what better way to kick of the Christmas season that to spend the Sunday before Christmas immersed in some of the best theatre you will see this year.
See you there!!
The Local Plan sets out planning policies for the Rutland area, as well as listing sites for additional housing, employment and other development, up to the year 2041.
Your chance to comment on Regulation 19 is from the now until the 2nd of December.
The Local Plan has already been through multiple stages of development, the Regulation 19 consultation does not ask for views on alternative options. Instead, it offers a final chance to comment on whether the Plan is legally compliant and ‘sound’
Could you help out on bonfire night by collecting donations in a bucket. Bonfire night is a big event for the parish and the bucket collection funds the costs involved. You don’t have to bring your own bucket, you will be pleased to hear, and a high viz jacket is provided.
If interested please contact Malcolm malcolmforbes@northluffenham.org.uk
Could you offer a safe, loving home to one of Rutland’s children?
Could you be the lifelong difference for one of Rutland’s children?
Maybe you could offer a weekend home once a month for one of Rutland’s children as a Short Breaks Carer?…
There are no age limits if you are over 21.
Please get in touch with us to learn more about Fostering for Rutland!
https://www.rutland.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/fostering
And do watch this film: https://youtu.be/dfZvc7u8R2Q?feature=shared&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3sQvaB3yuvA0vLh_GnzUg_xdjxtp-5lPAuMT6_f7pwoaAcQYHKwLEwePU_aem_y5djVdjWgx2eWxaqzOEv9Q
Yes, it’s happening again. Despite several efforts by the theatrical world to prevent another thespianic travesty in North Luffenham again this year I am pleased to announce that all attempts have failed and there will be another theatrical extravaganza staged in December!
As in previous years we are looking for people who would like to take part in this drama. As you will all have evidenced from previous productions, little or no skill is required to participate!! We would love to have some new faces appear this year as several of our regulars have now got prior commitments this year with the Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Ballet and the English National Opera, such has been the recognition of their skills in the past!! ( Believe that and you just might believe the storyline this year!!)
If you would like to get involved we are holding a first meeting to reveal this years play and generally re-write the whole thing! on Thursday 24th October at 7.00pm in The Fox. It would be lovely to see you there so please come along and find out all about your hidden theatrical leanings!
See you there!
Simon