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Village Election of Parish Councillors 2015
As we all know the Government elections take place on the 7th May 2015 in the Community Wing.
What many villagers may not know is that your local North Luffenham Parish Council election is taking place on the same day.
This is a vote to elect the people who will sit on a Parish Council and make decisions about the village: planning applications, the Oval and the local issues that affect us. They represent you and the collective interests of the village.
A North Luffenham Parish Council has not had a contested election for over 20 years due to the fact that there are more people wanting to sit on the Council than there are places available.
Your vote on the 7th May will elect the people or person that you want to represent you.
Over the next few days leading up to the election, the village website will post the manifestos/profiles of candidates that are seeking your vote.
Waterloo Medal
Fancy having your own Waterloo Medal than read on:
WATERLOO 200
The Waterloo 200 organisation will produce 500,000 replicas as part of events to mark anniversary of Wellington’s victory. It was the first medal issued by the British government to all soldiers who had fought in a battle, regardless of their rank. Now half a million Battle of Waterloo campaign medals are to be issued on a first-come, first-served basis to mark this year’s 200th anniversary of Wellington’s defeat of Napoleon.
The Waterloo medal issued to soldiers who took part in the historic battle. Photograph: Alamy
Further details can be found at: www.200waterloo.co.uk/
Launch Event
Come and find about the North Luffenham Good Neighbour Scheme:
- The Fox
- Friday 1st May
- 4.30 – 5.30
Light refreshments will be available and from 5.30, should you want to, you can join in the first ‘Fox Beer Festival’.
Hope to see you there.
Village resident to ride from Lands End to John O’Groats for charity
While I have been a trustee of The Mango Tree Charity for over 10 years and helped young people raise thousands and thousands of pounds, I have never undertaken a sponsored event myself, and, I am not a cyclist! However, my ex-pupils always proved time and again that nothing is impossible so I have taken the plunge.
I have set-up my own website for the cycle ride at www.cycle4mango.co.uk and I can also be found on Facebook, where I’ll be updating my progress.
If you would like to make a donation towards my ride you can do so by going to my Just Giving donation page.
Thank you for your support!
Nic Merrett
The Mango Tree charity focuses its support for the 8644 registered orphans in Kenya and Tanzania. At its peak, there were over 13500 but communities are gaining strength and resilience now the peak of HIV/AIDS has passed so the charity is performing exactly as we had hoped – it seeing strengthening communities take up responsibility for their orphans.
Mango Tree is not an orphanage, but a Community Based Organisation with the slogan “Empowering orphans through Communities” . It is our greatest delight to see alumni from Mango Tree fund raise themselves in Kenya and Tanzania and also give practical support to younger orphans now that they are self reliant. Mango Tree rejects completely the philosophy of hand out from the rich West come what may!
John Humphrys – BBC Radio4 presenter said of Mango Tree,
“…It is a model of how a good charity should be run. It inspired me to set up my own small charity. If only there were more like it the world would be a better place…”
Women V Cancer Coffee Morning – Update
In addition to coffee & cake at The Dovecote this Thursday, there will also be a raffle plus a bring & buy.
£1.50 per person. All funds will go towards women v cancer charities.
We look forward to welcoming all from 10am until 12.
Notice of Election – Parish Council
Notice of Election – District Councillors
Proposed Wind Farm in Rutland: have your say.
Attached is a campaign document about a proposed wind farm in Rutland. If you don’t like this idea then you can write to the RCC and must do so before March 31. (Click below to open campaign document).
NORTH LUFFENHAM SAFARI SUPPER
28 couples will be participating in the North Luffenham Safari Supper on Saturday April 11th. We are now past the closing date and participants will be advised later this week (w/c March 23rd) of the arrangements and which course has been allocated to them to host.
A big thank-you to all those who have agreed to participate.
Women v Cancer
Coffee Morning to be held at The Dovecote, Thursday 26th March 10-12 in aid of Women V Cancer.
All welcome for coffee, cakes & chat.
Little Brown Cat – Missing!
A little brown cat belonging to Sylvia Lawson has gone missing. The cat is stone deaf. Anyone finding it please phone Sylvia on 720631
Damaged Water Main – CIV9647 Moor Lane
We are working on behalf of Anglian Water carrying out repairs to a mains foul water sewer that we believe has been damaged by a water main on Moor Lane North Luffenham. In order to carry out our work we have erected an emergency road closure.
This work has been logged both with Rutland Council and Leicestershire Police and we have also letter dropped the surrounding residents notifying them of the closure.
Proposed diversion route:
Chapel Lane / Church Street / Glebe Road / South Luffenham Road
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.
Tom Kirk
Framework Manager
T: 01604 770000
DD: 01604 772287
M: 07843 359718
E: tomkirk@ravcon.co.uk
W: http://www.ravcon.co.uk
ELECTIONS 2015
If you are thinking of standing in the County Council or Parish Council elections on May 7th 2015 the poster below may be of interest.
‘Wanted Man’: Uppingham Film Night
Wanted Man is on this Wednesday, 11th, usual time and place – Uppingham Town Hall, doors open at 7 pm, tickets £5 on the door and do bring whatever makes it a good evening for you
Music for little people
Music for Little People classes for 2-3yr olds and carers
Uppingham Scout hut on Wednesday mornings. Classes starting on Wednesday February 25th at 9.45am
Cost: £6 for a one hour class starting with a FREE taster class.
Contact Ruth Filsak for more information and to book a place by email: rfilsak@musicforlittlepeople.co.uk or phone on 01733 264172.
And now for some really good news.
North Luffenham has waited eagerly for some time for the reopening of the pub. It has waited some time for the very good reasons that Jason Allen, landlord of The Fox, has outlined below in his letter to the residents of North Luffenham:
North Luffenham Safari Supper
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!
I am planning to organise a Safari Supper in North Luffenham on Saturday April 11th 2015. There have been similar events in the village before so many people will know the format. However if you are new to the village, or have not been on such an event before, don’t worry as full details of how it works and how to join in will be sent to each household in the village shortly.
Interested in photography, wildlife, travel and the great outdoors?
The adventures of Andrew James – the life of a photo journalist exposed!
From the forests of Ranthambhore National Park, India, to the high seas of the South Atlantic, the travels of experienced photo journalist Andrew James bring him face-to-face with some of the world’s rarest wildlife and wildest landscapes. Bengal tigers, Indian street life, surfing penguins or snow-capped mountains – no photo shoot is ever the same.
In a fascinating and lively evening presentation, Andrew shares his experiences behind the lens and the stunning images he captures on his travels. An experienced presenter and photographer, his talk is an entertaining and enjoyable evening for anyone interested in photography, travel, wildlife and the great outdoors.
A journalist and photographer for over 25 years, Andrew is co-founder of online camera community www.foto-buzz.com and writes regularly for the photographic press. A photographic mentor and teacher he can frequently be found running photography courses, workshops and holidays in the UK and around the world.
‘Photo Adventures’ by Andrew James takes place at Barrowden Village Hall on Tuesday 3rd March, 2015, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 and include refreshments. The evening is organised by Wakerley & Barrowden WI, but is open to all. Advance booking is recommended: Call Jane Stevenson on 01780 721958 or Carol Harding on 01572 747 085 to reserve your place
Reduce height of various tree. Ref: 2015/0011/CAT
Date 16-Jan-2015
Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Proposal: Silver Birch reduce height to 4m and shape. Apple Tree reduce height to 4m and shape. Rowan Tree reduce height to 4m and shape. Whitebeam Tree reduce height to 4m and shape. Gleditsia reduce height to 5m and shape. Cedar Tree reduce height to 3m and reduce sides by 1m.
Sunny Knoll Farm Cottage, 2A, Digby Drive, North Luffenham, OAKHAM, Rutland, LE15 8JS
The Local Planning Authority has received an application for the above proposal and you are invited to submit your comments thereon within 21 days from the date of this letter. The details of the application are available to view on the Rutland County Council Website http://www.rutland.gov.uk/planning by entering the reference number 2015/0011/CAT