Pupils build their own model satellites

The theme has been space and the aim of the week is to spark children’s enthusiasm and celebrate all things scientific and technological, with some maths and engineering thrown in.

Families were challenged to build a vehicle that would transport a chocolate bar to a fixed target, and demonstrate a scientific understanding, accuracy and durability.

An amazing array of ideas were tested, with the Hodson family winning the competition.

Source: North Luffenham pupils celebrate science week – Rutland and Stamford Mercury

Sarah Furness, takes office as High Sheriff of Rutland on Thursday April 7th 2016.  She wishes all residents to be aware of her contact details

email   RutlandSheriff16@gmail.com

Address   The Old Vicarage, 2 Station Road, Whissendine, Rutland LE15 7HG

Tel   01664 474549

A national initiative has been launched asking local authorities to clean and tidy up their Public spaces as part of the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations.  I am pleased to say that North Luffenham plans to respond to this by having a “Clean for the Queen” weekend on April 16th & 17th to clean and tidy the Oval Recreation ground.

This is being organised by Charles Cade. Any residents of North Luffenham who wish to help with this should meet Charles at the cricket Pavilion at 10-00 am on either of those days

Jason from the Fox is planning to celebrate the 1st birthday of the opening of the revitalised Fox Pub on Easter Sunday, 27th March, from 8pm onwards with live music from Irene Rae

Please see latest crime report from Rutland police below.

Here is the latest Rutland South beat report covering crime for February 2016.

• 1/2/16 – Theft from unattended motor vehicle – Empingham road, Ketton
• 1/2/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (stables) – Church lane, Glaston
• 3/2/16 – Attempt Theft – Main street, Wardley – Nothing stolen
• 3/2/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (garage) – Lyndon road, Manton
• 4/2/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (shed) – Church street, Empingham
• 6/2/16 – Damage to car – Brooke road, Braunston
• 9/2/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (stables) – Wakerley road, Barrowden
• 10/2/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (garage) – Main street, Seaton
• 12/2/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (shed) – North Luffenham road, Morcott
• 12/2/16 – Attempt Burglary other than dwelling (garage- nothing stolen) – High street, Ketton
• 6/2 – 13/2/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (stables) –Stamford road, Ketton
• 15/02/15 – Theft from unattended vehicle (ladders) – wheatlands close, Ketton
• 19/02/16 – Damage to car – Main street, Lyddington
• 19/02/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (shed) – Post Office lane, Lyndon
• 17/2 -23/2/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (shed) – Lyndon road, Manton
• 24/02/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (outbuilding) – Main street, Empingham
• 24/02/16 – Burglary dwelling – Wytchley road, Normanton
• 26/02/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (garage and shed) – Glaston road, Bisbrooke
• 28/02/16 – Theft of battery from field – Seaton road, Glaston
• 29/2/16 – Damage to fence – Church lane, Bisbrooke
• 01/03/16 – Damage to fence – Wing road, Glaston

As you can see there have been 12 reports of Burglary other than dwellings on the beat so far this month, which consist of sheds, garages & stables, whereby power tools and gardening equipment were stolen and 1 burglary dwelling. We are trying to target offenders, carrying out police patrols in the areas affected and liaising with neighbouring police forces.

We are urging residents to review their home security, especially their sheds and outbuildings.

Our current Problems solving plans are tackling burglary related crime in Ketton and hare coursing along the A47 corridor villages between Uppingham and Barrowden.

Last month we held the launch of Leicestershire and Rutland Rural Watch, which tackles rural crime. Please visit its website, via the below link and familiarise yourself with it. It contains rural crime updates and a whole host of crime prevention advice.

www.leics.police.uk/ruralwatch

Regards

Paul Le Pla

Just a reminder that we have a really excellent film lined up for you on March 9th.  Brooklyn is an uplifting movie, aimed to raise your spirits if spring is being a tad tardy over on your side of the hemisphere (I’m happily on the other side for a bit longer!).  

Usual time and place – Uppingham Town Hall, 7 for a 7.30 start, £5 on the door, bring anything you like to drink.

Bear in mind that next month we have not been able to go for our usual second Wednesday of the month slot but rather the 1st Wednesday as a ‘one off’  – but I’ll send you a reminder for that one.  Meantime, I hope you all enjoy Brooklyn.  Susie

Susie Burrows

Please see notice and timetable below re re-routing this service during period Feb 22-24 2016

Passenger notice Timetable

Hi

Below is the latest Rutland South beat Police report of crimes within the local area

4/1/16 – Theft of diesel from HGV – Empingham road, Tinwell

14/1/16 – Theft of diesel – Main street, Stoke Dry

18/1/16 – Theft of diesel and battery – Gretton road, Lyddington

18/1/16 – Theft from unattended motor vehicle – Aldgate, Ketton

19/1/16 – Burglary dwelling – Burnhams road, Ketton

20/1/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (shed) – Barrowden road, Ketton

25/1/16 – Assault – Weston road, Edith Weston (detected)

28/1/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (shed) Barrowden road, Ketton

29/1/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (shed) – Tixover

2/2/16 – Theft from unattended motor vehicle – Empingham road, Ketton

2/2/16 – Burglary other than dwelling (shed) – Church lane, Glaston

Our current Problem Solving Plans are tackling burglary related crime in Ketton and also hare coursing along the corridor villages along the A47.

There has been an increase in reports of hare coursing in the past 2 weeks around the Wing to Glaston area and the Barrowden to Seaton area.

We are carrying out high visibility patrols in all the above locations to target offenders & liaising with neighbouring forces. Currently there is a matrix warning sign on Luffenham road, Ketton warning motorists of police operations in the area.

As you can see from the above crime for the last month, there have been 4 shed breaks. Please review your home security and if you need any advice, please feel free to contact me.

Remember we currently sell padlock alarms for £8.50, which would be ideal for a shed.

Regards

Paul Le Pla

Rutland South neighbourhood police

On Tuesday January 12th there will be a talk at The Rutland Museum, Oakham on the subject of Women in World War 1.  In particular this talk features the story of Elsie Fenwick who lived in North Luffenham and is buried in the churchyard.

The talk starts at 7-30 pm with refreshments from 6-45 pm

Just to remind you that these damp and gloomy January days can be cheered up next Wednesday (13/01/16) by coming along to the Town Hall to watch Love & Mercy.  For those who might think this is mainly a vehicle for some great Beach Boys tracks, do have a look at our excellent website (uppinghamfilms.co.uk) to view the trailer and you will see that there is a strong dramatic element to be found as well.  It has had some brilliant reviews.  As ever, the doors will be open from 7pm with the film starting at 7.30 and we shall look forward to greeting you and wishing you a slightly belated happy New Year.  As always, bring a bottle and a cushion and anything else that makes the evening fun.  We shall do some home-baked nibbles as ever.

Just in case I get sidetracked by sunshine next month (hurrah!), I’ll mention now that we will be showing Suffragette on Feb 10th.  I saw it last week and thought it was really excellent.  March 9th will be Brooklyn – again, great reviews – and then on April we are not, as a one off, able to have the Town Hall on the second Wednesday of the month so will instead be showing the wonderful Lady in the Van on April 6th (the 1st Wednesday).  All dates for your 2016 diaries.

Susie Burrows

“Residents of North Luffenham will recently have received their copy of RUTLAND LIVING.  The front cover of that Magazine shows Nicky Morris (of North Luffenham) leading her dance class and the article inside headed “Silver Swans” tells of the excellent work she has done in bringing ballet / dance to the more mature ladies.  Nicky is a highly talented ballerina and is now making dance available to a wider audience.  We in North Luffenham should be very proud of her”

The following security advice has come from our local Police Officer

Dear all,

Please, on the run up to Christmas make sure that you are security conscious. Please follow the following advice to make sure you have a Happy Christmas and a crime free one at that.

Most burglaries are carried out on the spur of the moment by opportunist thieves- they may see an open window or an easy entry point and take their chance.

Hiding spare keys outside your home is an open invitation to thieves. Avoid leaving keys in an obvious place near doors and windows.

When you go out, make sure you lock the doors and close your windows, even if you are going out for a short time.

Visible burglar alarms and security Lights are good deterrents to potential thieves.

Expensive items such as jewellery are attractive to thieves especially if they are on view from the outside. Try to ensure that valuable items cannot be seen through windows. When buying new items like X boxes, tablets, DVD players or blu rays, don’t leave the empty boxes on display near your bins.

Post coding your property can deter burglars because it makes it harder for thieves to sell. The police have a much better chance of returning property to its rightful owner following a burglary if it is marked.

Make a list of all valuable items and keep it somewhere. Take pictures of all valuable items like jewellery and silverware and write down the serial numbers of your TV, video, hi-fi, home computer and camera equipment to help the police identify them should they be stolen and recovered.

Taking steps to increase security of your home will reduce the chances of being burgled, but should you return home and notice signs of a break in, don’t go in or call out- there is a possibility the intruder may still be inside. Go to a neighbour’s house to call the police or use your mobile.

Have a great Christmas and New Year.

Regards

Pc 1146 Paul Le Pla

Rutland Police

Residents will wish to know that the village of North Luffenham raised £532-20 for the annual poppy day appeal in 2015 comprising

£33-33 from the Primary School; £24-51 from “The Fox” and £474-36 from St John the Baptist church on Remembrance Sunday

Please see below announcement of road closure affecting Station Road North Luffenham

TTRO-15-100 Station Road South Luffenham NOTICE

Please see the note below from Paul Le Pla our Police Constable in South Rutland

There has been a recent series of incidents in Northants, whereby fraudsters either phone or attend the home address of elderly members of the public, claiming to be police officers.

The fake officer/s will claim that they are investigating a fraud which they believe the elderly person to be a victim of. The fake officer/s will then request the bank cards and personal identification numbers (PIN) of the victim and claim these are needed for investigation purposes. If the first contact was made by a phone call, the fake officer/s will tell the victim that someone will be over to collect the evidence. In one case the victim was instructed to attend their local bank and withdraw all of the money from their account. The suspect was left alone in the victim’s house whilst the victim carried out the instructions.

Protect Yourself

*       Before letting anyone into your home who claims to be from any law enforcement agency, ask to see their identity card and check it by calling 101.
*       Ask if they can attend at a pre-arranged time when a family member or friend can also be present.
*       If you receive a phone call from a police officer, ask for their name and force and tell them you will call them back. Wait a few minutes and then use 101 to call them back through their force’s switchboard and verify their identity.
*       The Police will never ask for your PIN or passwords. Do not give this information to anyone.
*       The Police will never request that you withdraw/transfer any money to them.

If you believe that you have been a victim of fraud you can report it online http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or by telephone 0300 123 2040.

Regards

Paul Le Pla

Rutland Police

                                          CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS

Jason and The Fox team would like to wish all North Luffenham residents a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thank you for all of your support during 2015

Whats on during the festive period…

Monday 21st December 8.30pm                                         Christmas Quiz

New Years Eve Party with live music. Back by popular request ‘Tongue in Cheek’ performing a little bit of county, a little bit of rock, a little bit of Jazz and a lot of fun. Plus Karaoke, North Luffenham’s answer to the     X Factor. All welcome.

                       The Fox 1 Pinfold Lane North Luffenham Rutland                      

Tel 01780 720991

www.thefoxrutland.co.uk

December’s festive menu – Celebrate with a festive feast
(Available throughout December)

Starters

Bowl of marinated olives                                                                                                                     £2.95
Leek and potato soup with bloomer bread                                                                                      £5.35
Goats’ cheese and spinach stuffed flat mushroom                                                                         £5.50
Chicken liver, clementine and cranberry pate with toasted bread                                               £5.75
Smoked salmon mousse with horseradish cream                                                                          £5.75
Black pudding, streaky bacon and poached egg, topped with hollandaise sauce                     £5.75
Fresh fig and parma ham salad                                                                                                          £5.65

 Main Courses

Roast turkey with stuffing, bacon rolls, cranberry sauce, roast potatoes and vegetables     £10.50
Homemade beef and baby onion pie with mashed potatoes and vegetable medley            £11.50
Rump steak, stilton sauce, skin on fries, grilled tomato, mushroom and watercress             £13.95
Rump of lamb with fondant potatoes, winter greens and a port jus                                         £13.95
Cumberland sausage on mashed potatoes with onion marmalade and green beans           £10.50
Seabass fillets on new potatoes and vegetables with a dill and watercress butter                £12.95
Beer battered cod with chunky chips and crushed peas                                                             £10.95
Three cheese tart with pear and rosemary, roasted new potatoes and greens                      £10.50
Spicy root vegetable and red lentil casserole with rice and mini naan bread                          £10.50
Cajun spiced salmon on sweet potato mash, green beans and chilli oil                                   £13.75

Desserts & Hot Drinks

Lemon tart with an individual jug of fresh cream                                                                          £5.65
Homemade meringue with winter berry compote                                                                        £5.65
Christmas pudding with brandy sauce                                                                                             £5.50
A trio of cheese with biscuits and chutney                                                                                      £5.75
Chocolate brownie with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice-cream                                         £5.50
Mango and chilli posset with shortbread biscuits                                                                          £5.60

A yale key has been found on the North Luffenham Oval.   The key has a broken purple tag attached and was found on the green bench opposite 30 Butt Lane.  If you have lost such a key please email nickian@talktalk.net

I know this reminder for Uppingham Film Night is a bit earlier than usual, but we’ve had a change of plan/flash of inspiration!  The film we planned to show on November 11th has been delayed for release (don’t worry, it will appear later) and we realised that this was the perfect opportunity to really remember Armistice Day by showing the wonderful Testament of Youth which was released last year  (but too late for a November showing).  A powerful drama about Vera Brittain, who left Oxford to nurse during WW1 in order to help in the action along with her brother and lover.  As many of you will know, there is a strong connection with Uppingham School. And if you’ve seen it, you will know it is very well worth seeing again.

As ever, £5 tickets will be on sale at the Falcon, but otherwise just turn up at the Town Hall at 7pm for a 7.30 start.  We will have our usual home-baked nibbles, and do bring along a bottle of whatever makes the film even better for you (& maybe a cushion to pad the chairs if preferred).  We will have a Poppy collection tin on prominent but optional display!

We would love to make this a real testament to remembrance, so do please round up friends and family and come along and join us. And if you could forward this email around that would be great. See you there! Susie

Susie Burrows

Our local police officer PC Paul Le Pla has asked me to post the advice below

HOME SECURITY ADVICE – WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOUR OUR PROPERTY AND YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Oakham Police have a front enquiry desk situated at Rutland County Council offices, Catmose Street, Oakham.

From them you can get –

•             UV security marker pens

•             Alarm padlocks for £8-50.

•             Smart Water for £15 (FORENSIC DNA PROPERTY MARKING)

•             Timer switches – Ensure you have at least one timer – maybe even two. One for a lamp and one for a radio tuned to a talk programme.

•             Take advantage of their Cremark overt marking pens (£12) – ensuring everything is marked including things kept in your garage and shed – mowers, bicycles etc., in fact anything you would like back following a burglary – the Police will be happy to mark bicycles etc.

Other things you can do for your security

•             Avoid leaving your curtains half closed or fully closed during daytime hours particularly when you go away

•             Get a neighbour to park their car on your driveway while you are away

•             If any door to door sellers come to your property, so no thanks and call 101 to let the police know they are in the village. Door to door sellers are known to be checking who are in and who are out, who has a dog, who has an alarm, who appears to be living on their own.  Some are connected to criminal activity and the purpose of their visit could be to identify who are the easiest targets to burgle later.

•             Stand outside your property. Imagine you have lost your keys and think about how you would gain entry.  You may have high fences and a locked gate but are your bins outside – would you for instance use the bins as a way of getting over the fence?  Place them at the back of your property.  Can you be seen?  Most entries occur at the rear of a property.

•             What about your front door? Do you have a security chain?  Do you use it?  Do you have a five lever mortice lock?  Do you use it?

•             If a utility person (Gas/ Water board) calls at your door requesting entrance to check a meter, water pressure etc., would you just let them in? How often do you ask for proof of who they are?  How would you know if it were legitimate?  If you are unsure simply advise them, you are calling to verify who they are and close the door while you do it?  Always ensure your rear doors and windows are locked.  Most distraction burglaries take place with an accomplice entering the back while the householder is engaged in conversation at the front!

•             Protecting your goods by registering the serial numbers electronically – visit imobilise.com. Register to protect it!  Television, phones, tablets, in fact anything with a serial no.

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