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.

Prospective Candidate Event – poster

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 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.

Link: http://www.musicforlittlepeople.co.uk

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.

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 3^rd 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

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

Film Nights in Uppingham

Film nights take place on the second Wednesday of the month at Uppingham Town Hall, with the doors opening at 7 for a 7.30 start and tickets are £5.

Home made nibbles are provided and people are encouraged to bring whatever they feel like to drink (or eat) and maybe a cushion if it makes the chairs more comfortable.

The coming films are:

14th January      Jimmy’s Hall

11th February     A Most Wanted Man

11th March         Gone Girl

8th April              Pride

Fancy a Carol Concert

Where: Ketton Church

When: Saturday December 20th at 7pm

Tickets available on the door: £8.00. Children under 16 free.

Who: The Cantus Choir

This photo was taken by Sonia Kendal and was used for the November entry in the “Around Our Village” 2014 Calendar produced by the North Luffenham Camera Club

Create your own calendar at timeanddate.com

Would you like a printed version of next year’s calendar? Contact the Camera Club today to reserve your copy of the 2015 calendar.

Yoga Weekend Workshop Sunday 12th October 2014 2 – 4.30pm at Preston Village Hall
How Can Yoga Help Weightloss?
Yoga can be used as a physical exercise – just like any other… but in this workshop we’ll also look at the other aspects of yoga that can truly alter patterns of behaviour linked to comfort eating and image perceptions.  Not all serious and sweaty – we’ll take a lighthearted view at accepting ourselves as we are and develop strategies to embrace change in a fun and loving way.
Do Yoga! Weekend Workshops are great for new and existing students.  Those already attending classes can learn a fresh application for yoga or inspire their home practice.  They are ‘stand alone’ classes, taught from the basics up, and are ideal for people new to yoga – so why not come along and give it a try?
They are fantastic value at £15 per 2 1/2 hour session.

Please contact Deb King here to book 

PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT – ONLY 16 PLACES AVAILABLE.

The North Luffenham Defibrillator has now arrived. It will in the near future, thanks to the landlord, be sited at the Fox and Hounds.

Come and see the defibrillator tonight at 7.30pm at the Community Centre and learn how it works and its use in the community.

The presentation is for everybody; whether your interested or perhaps thinking of being involved.

To commemorate the beginning of the First World War a Vigil Service will be held at North Luffenham Church at 7-30 pm on Monday August 4th.  101 candles will be lit in remembrance of the 101 men from the Benefice who gave their lives in WW1

Please go to the link below for details of training for budding young drivers

www.rutland.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/council_news/young_driver_courses.aspx