Yes, it’s what everyone’s been waiting for all year, the return of the North Luffenham Pantomime. Put it in your diary so you don’t miss out on another thespianic happening to rival anything the National Theatre could ever dream of!

We had the first meeting of willing volunteers the other evening. Many of last years cast were there plus some very exciting new members. So the scene is set for another of those “special Pantomime moments” this December. There is till time to join in if you want to. Our next get together is on 31st October at The Fox at 8.00pm. (A fitting evening when ghosts come out of the closet and ghastly happenings are brought to light!) Please do come along.

Hi Everyone

It will not have escaped your notice that temperatures are falling rapidly. Therefore, based on the arctic conditions for last years panto, it must be pantomime time again!

This is just a quick reminder that the first meeting for this years pantomime will take place at 7.00 tomorrow (Tuesday) night at The Fox. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in. No acting ability is required (you should know this if you saw last years panto!) I would love as many people to be involved as want to be, either as actors (luvvies!!) or “behind the scenes”.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night.

Simon

The main focus of the clear up was the removal of the Ivy on the stone wall of The Oval. The before and after photos demonstrate the improvement. The area around the restored village pump was also cleared up and looks much better. Efforts will be made in the future to prevent regrowth, possible damage to the wall, and keep the village pump an attractive feature.

Before

After

Apologies, there was an error in the post regarding local handyman Max Robson – his correct phone number is 07576444119, email is correct: maxrobson@live.co.uk

Root and Branch Out CIC and we are running a free gardening course at our community garden at The Rutland Showground.  It’s held on a Wednesday for two hours and transport can be arranged for people if needed.  

The footpath from the Church to Glebe Rd has been closed as the bridge over the Chater is unsafe. RCC have advised that it will be replaced.

Hard copies of the Neighbourhood Plan (NP) are available to read in the Community Centre. If necessary a copy can be delivered to your home for two days. Please contact clerk@northluffenham.org.uk or timsmith@northluffenham.org.uk for either access to the Community Centre or delivery.

The NP can be downloaded: https://northluffenham.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NLNP-Final.pdf

 For more information about the Referendum process,please visit the link below:

https://www.rutland.gov.uk/my-council/electoral-registration-and-elections/elections-and-referendums/neighbourhood-planning-referendums/

Please note the date for this meeting has been moved from Thursday 12th October to Tuesday 17th October. The venue and time remain the same. Sorry about this but panto land is never straightforward!

Simon

Yes good people of North Luffenham it’s happening again. Following last years outstanding thespianic event, and having now been given the final medical all clear for those cast members who suffered frostbite as a result of their heroic efforts in the frozen wastes of The Fox Outdoor Theatre we are pleased to announce the start of this years BAFTA Award entry.

I know literally hundreds of people have been queueing at the Stage Door of the Fox throughout the year to take part in this years extravaganza. So please anyone who would like to participate, be it on stage (or ice rink if last year is anything to go by!), or behind the scenes, (lighting, scenery, sound etc.) please come along to the first planning meeting at 7.00 on Thursday 12th October in the upstairs rehearsal rooms at The Fox. No acting ability is required, just a willing heart and soul and a desire to take part in one of the country’s best pantomimes of 2023. Many have said last years effort cannot be repeated, many have demanded that last years effort is not repeated! Not only will it be repeated, I know it will be surpassed with all your brilliant input.

Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible on 12th October.

Simon Browning

“Residents with any concerns regarding memory or cognition issues as well as carers of someone living with dementia are invited to attend Rutland County Council’s upcoming Dementia Awareness event.

Come along on Tuesday 19^th September from 10am – 1pm at Barrowden Village Hall on Wakerley Road, Barrowden, for tea, coffee, cake and to see what support is available in Rutland.

Rutland County Council in partnership with Rutland Health Primary Care Network are hosting the event where a range of organisations will be on hand to talk to residents and provide information and advice. Organisations include:

1. Active Rutland
2. Admiral Nurses
3. Age UK
4. Citizens Advice Rutland
5. Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service
6. Longhurst Group
7. RISE
8. Rutland Health PCN
9. Voluntary Action Rutland”