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.
Category Archives: General News
Local Craft Workshops in North Luffenham for 2025 – Vouchers available now for Christmas from Sue…


Community Centre Committee Meeting 5th December.
Pantomime 2024 Update!
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!
Wreath Making Workshop at South Luffenham Village Hall – 30th November – in aid of Children in Need

North Luffenham Garden Club’s Open Meeting on Wednesday January 8th, 2025

Tickets available from the Fox, North Luffenham for Cash only please – an ideal Christmas gift for that special Gardener in your life:)
Remembrance Sunday – St John the Baptist Parish Church Service.
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.
Pantomime 2024!
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!!
Rutland Local Plan Regulation 19.
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’
Bucket Volunteers required.
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
Join Deb & Ellie’s Winter Wellness Day next weekend…

Have you ever considered fostering?
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
North Luffenham Pantomime 2024!
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
Agendas and supporting documents for the meeting on the 16th of October 2024

Chater Bowls Fund Raising Evening
ST GEORGE’S BARRACKS AIRFIELD – out of bounds
SGB airfield will be out of bounds from 1800 – 2300 hrs on Fri 27 Sep and 1330-2300 Sat 28 Sep 24. Personnel will be conducting patrols and bitework with Military Working Dogs.
ST GEORGE’S BARRACKS AIRFIELD – out of bounds
SGB airfield will be out of bounds from 1800 – 2300 hrs on Fri 27 Sep and 1330-2300 Sat 28 Sep 24. Personnel will be conducting patrols and bitework with Military Working Dogs.
Agenda for the Community Centre Committee Meeting 26.09.24
Rutland Mental Health Neighbourhood Cafes
Have you heard about this great new support service running in Rutland?
Rutland Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés are drop-in centres for anyone (18+) to come and talk, no appointment needed, and it’s free.
https://peppersasafeplace.co.uk/our-services/neighbourhood-mental-health-cafe
Full list of cafés across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland:
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/neighbourhood-mh-cafes/
mentalhealth #oakham #uppingham #rutland
@mentalhealthfoundation @mental_health_mattersuk @lptnhs @nhsllr @peppersasafeplace

