Please find attached a list of security products that you can purchase (at cost) from the front enquiry office at Rutland County Council officers on Catmose Street between 10am-4pm Monday-Friday.
Regards
Pc 2113 Pete Icke
Due to a change of circumstances the advertisement for a Parish Clerk has been withdrawn. With sincere apologies to anyone who had been considering applying for the job.
PBG Cummings – Chair North Luffenham Parish Council
Fineshade Wood needs you!
The Forestry Commission is currently recruiting volunteers to work in beautiful Fineshade Wood, located just off the A43, close to Stamford. This ancient woodland is a hidden gem, and needs friendly volunteers to help visitors make the most of what is on offer.
Our Welcome Volunteers find that telling people about the trails and wildlife at the site is very rewarding, and this role suits those who enjoy meeting people and yet don’t necessarily want to be physically active. If, however, you would like to get stuck into the practical conservation side of volunteering, we are always on the lookout for those who love wildlife and the outdoors and enjoy a bit of hard graft! So at Fineshade there is something for everyone!
For either opportunity please contact us at volunteering.fineshade@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or ring 0300 067 5347.
We need your help: can you knit a small sheep or display one in your window?
In December, a Christmas Trail leaflet will be available so you can discover and record the names of sheep around the village. Bring the completed trail leaflet to the Village Carol Service on Sunday 17th December at 5pm and the Christmas story will be explored with the help of the sheep.
Intrigued? Willing to knit a sheep? Or offer a sheep a windowsill? Want to go sheep hunting? For more details, please email Pippa the rector: rectorrwb@gmail.com. Full details including a knitting pattern are contained in leaflet attached below.
Christmas Trail knitting & displaying sheep
There will be an extraordinarily meeting of the Parish Council at 8pm on Wed 22 Nov 17 in the Community Centre. The Agenda for the meeting is attached.
North Luffenham resident Gerry Wells, met former head of the British Army in Uppingham on Friday as part of the Counties Remembrance weekend activities.
On the recent Village Survey, there were lots of comments on the popularity of walking, and the importance of access to the countryside to the residents of North Luffenham
For those that are not aware, Rutland County Council (RCC) have an online map showing all the footpaths and bridleways in the county
You can access the map here and zoom into the area you would like to view:
PC Peter Icke, our Community Police Officer reports that there has been an increase in burglaries and break-ins recently across Rutland and the surrounding areas. He has kindly agreed to hold a property marking event at The Fox on Saturday 28th October from 3pm. As well as marking Garden tools, lawnmowers, bikes etc, he will have available UV pens and a selection of shed alarms, timer switches, smart water kits and information to help you secure your home.
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CRIMSON COBBLES
South Luffenham Village Hall
Wednesday 18th October 7.30pm
Suitable for Adults/Family (12+)
90 minutes + interval
Tickets £10 from 01780 720687 or 01780 720112
Murder! Mystery! Mayhem! A witty, laugh-a-minute pastiche of Conan Doyle’s great detective, this fast paced, quirky and deeply daft retelling of one of the darkest times in Victorian history sees Holmes stalking Jack the Ripper in the streets of London’s East End. Holmes and Watson are called upon to investigate the Whitechapel Murders which have recently sent shockwaves through London. Butwhen the evidence points to only one possible conclusion – that Jack the Ripper is actually Sherlock’s trusted sidekick Dr Watson – is our super sleuth prepared to believe the unbelievable? A kinetic, boisterous, joke-fuelled treat . . . tirelessly superb.
This is a brand-new Sherlock Holmes caper which brings together the world’s most famous fictional detective with infamous real-life characters and the fun comes thick and fast.
RCC Highways provide the following notices associated with local road closures:
The Parish Council has been asked to share information that may be of interest to residents in our community. Visit the sites below to find out more:
The replacement defibrillator has arrived, is in the cabinet at The Fox, and ready for use.
The temporary defibrillator is being collected on Monday 9th October and the replacement should be in place sometime during the day on the 9th.
Latest Rutland South Crime Report for September 2017 received from PC Icke.
Current local priorities:
The issues identified are includes Hare coursing, criminal damage to land and crops, and theft. This is an issue for the rural community and we will look to conduct regular targeted patrols and joint cross border work with Lincolnshire police around this issue and through Op Galileo.
The Garden Club new season kicks off on Thursday 12 October at 7.30pm with a talk by Steffe Shields, photographer and landscape consultant entitled ‘My Green Studio.”
Subscriptions of £10 for the coming year will be due, which gives free entry to all monthly meetings, which are held in the village community centre. Any new members are most welcome.
From Paul Cummings: PC Chairman:
The Parish Council have been advised that over the next week 3 new pieces of play equipment will be installed on The Oval. These are a Cradle Swing, a Zip Wire and a Climbing frame.
Please note that the equipment should not be used until all necessary safety checks have been completed as part of the commissioning process.
This will complete Phase 1 of the process of modernising and improving play facilities on the Oval. Much more is to be done and we are looking for volunteers to join a working group to develop ideas for the improvement of the play area.
I am thrilled that the new equipment is now being installed and would wish to thank Cllr Steve Marson for his hard work in getting us this far – many thanks indeed.
Piano and Organ Recital
St Peter’s Church, Barrowden
Saturday 28 October, 2017
12:30 – 14:00
This is a “not to be missed” opportunity to enjoy the playing of two of Barrowden’s truly accomplished musicians, John Comber and Jean Swinbanks. They have put together a fascinatingly eclectic range of music for both organ and piano.
The recital will showcase pieces as contrasting as Elgar and Gospel, Bach and Jazz – and you’d have to travel a long way to find such a diverse mix!
The recital starts at 12:30 with an interval at 13:15 when light refreshments will be served – wine, soft drinks, coffee and small eats. We plan to finish at about 14:00
Seating for the first 40 who apply will be in the nave, and after that it is free seating, a bit like flying with easiJet but more fun!
Amazingly there is no charge for the recital. However there will be a collection at the end with all donations going towards the cost of the new Thirlmere Organ. The pieces that John plans to play are designed to demonstrate the versatility of this new piece of kit!
Please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to come – then we can make plans for the catering. And oh yes, bring a friend, the more the merrier!
So, if you fancy coming along please contact any one of the following:
John Comber [747447]
Steve Preston [747098]
Peter Voller [747374]
A replacement defibrillator has been supplied and should it be required is in the cabinet at The Fox.
There is a problem with the defibrillator and at present is inactive. The problem has been reported to the Community Heartbeat Trust and hopefully the problem will be solved in the near future.
PC Peter Icke, Rutland South Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer, advises of the Rutland Community Safety Roadshow in nearby locations throughout October 2017.
Find out more from the Rutland Community Safety Roadshow poster (pdf)