I have been advised by our Community Police Officer that there are thieves operating in our area of Rutland and all residents are asked to be extra vigilant about security. This is especially important during this hot spell of weather when we, of necessity, open windows etc.
The Parish Council have been made aware of a number of incidents involving inconsiderate motorists driving too fast on Butt Lane. The lane, is adjacent to the Oval recreation ground which is used by Children playing, dog walkers and parents taking children to school. Butt Lane itself does not have a pavement so we ask all drivers to take extra care and reduce speed.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
Proposal: Variation of Condition No.2 (2015/0236/MAJ). Revised Plans.
St Georges Barrack, Edith Weston Road, North Luffenham, Rutland.
Reference: 2015/0567/MAJ
26-June-2015
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 (26-June-2015). 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 2015/0567/MAJ.
Please email any comment you wish to make to planning@rutland.gov.uk.
Last Wednesday – 25th June – North Luffenham Under 11 team scored a fine win in the local derby against Ketton – highlight of the match was a hat trick (3 wickets in 3 consecutive balls for those not fully conversant with cricket terminology) for Ellen Marson, which helped to limit Ketton to a total of 167 runs – 37 runs less than they needed to beat Luffenhams total of 204 -well done Ellen!
As its looking like a pleasant evening you may be interested in wandering up to the Oval to support North Luffenham in their Tuesday evening Burrough League Home match vs Great Dalby – start is 18:30, maybe see you there
Those of you who were there on the evening will already know that North Luffenham won 🙂
The Parish Council are reviewing the annual bonfire and firework display and is canvassing the village to obtain opinions on the event and input on how it may be improved.
A reminder if you have been intending to complete the online survey, or return the paper versions that were distributed throughout the village, is that the closing date is 25th June.
To enable us to take your views into account, you can click on the link to complete the online Firework Survey . Paper surveys can be returned to The Fox or 11 Digby Drive
Waterloo 200 was celebrated in North Luffenham with a peal of bells followed by a Village Picnic and a Concert given by Stamford Brass.
On Saturday 20th June the Church Bells rang out to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Later some 80 North Luffenham Residents and their Guests gathered on God’s Acre in front of the Church for a Picnic and a concert to be given by Stamford Brass to raise funds for the Church Roof Repairs.
After some showers during the afternoon the clouds cleared and and beautiful evening sky promised a great night ahead. The first half of the concert was fabulous with the champagne flowing and everyone singing along to The White Cliffs of Dover and other well known tunes. During the interval however the clouds swept in and the raffle was accompanied by great claps of thunder. The Band broke into ‘Singing in the Rain’ and with Bulldog spirit everyone joined in by singing and dancing in the rain, but with that the Heavens opened and after a final rendition of the Radetsky March – stumps were drawn and the evening came to an abrupt end. In brief a very British night – thoroughly enjoyed by all.
With thanks to Jason Allen in The Fox for his support and thanks to Stamford Brass for a great performance in very difficult conditions. Overall a successful night, notwithstanding the storm, and in the end almost £1,000 raised for the Church Roof Fund and Stamford Brass
Ringers from L to R are Gabrielle Maughan ( from Wing ) David Rippon ( from Ketton ) Vic Arnold (from Edith Weston and North Luffenham) Monica Hurst (from Empingham) Kate Neal in front of Monica (from Empingham) Stella Wilkinson (from North Luffenham) Jean Tinsley (from Edith Weston) Marianne Mosey (from Edith Weston) and Simon Forster (from Ketton)
Attendees enjoying the British Summer 2015 style
On Sunday 21st June (this weekend!) some of our lovely female staff will be taking part in the Pretty Muddy Race for Life at Peterborough Showground. They have been limbering up, exercising hard and rolling in mud, in preparation for the big event and would be very grateful if you could support this worthwhile fundraiser to beat cancer.
Gemma Cutmore has organised the ladies into an excitable group, aptly name the ‘Muddy Misfits’ so joining her are Mrs Lister, Mrs Hart, Mrs Hall, Mrs Stanfield, Mrs Bingham, Mrs Fox, Miss Plant and a few daughters have also been roped in!
The Muddy Misfits have already made fantastic headway towards raising their target goal of £800 but would like to do better…..if you have time, come along and support them at Peterborough Showground at 10.45am, pledge a donation at https://www.justgiving.com/muddy-misfits2015/ or drop in your spare coins at the school office – hopefully they can smash their target! Photos to follow!
Thanks
Amanda Hall.
The Parish Council are reviewing the annual bonfire and firework display and is canvassing the village to obtain opinions on the event and input on how it may be improved. We have already sought feedback from a number of residents following the displays of the last 2 years.
As a result of this, we anticipate using fewer rockets in the display, in favour of alternative fireworks. This will reduce the risk of high winds affecting the display and increase control over the direction taken by individual fireworks.
We intend to manage the bonfire more carefully this year and make good the damage to the grass as quickly as possible post the display.
We would be grateful if you would spend a few minutes completing the questions in the Firework Survey to enable us to take your views into account.
***This survey is now closed***
This Sunday sees the 2nd Annual Presidents match to be held on the Oval.
This is a friendly game between a team comprising parents of the Junior players, and a team representing the club President.
The event is fun, family friendly & informal and we welcome faces old & new at the Pavilion. If you’ve ever fancied playing cricket, let us know via the form below and you could end up on the pitch involved in the action!
Even if you simply love the sound of leather on willow please feel free to join us from 2pm onwards.
The annual village trip is to Skegness this year, on Wednesday 24th June.
We will be leaving from Church street at 9.15am and leaving Skegness at 4.30pm to arrive back in the village at approx 6.15 pm.
This is a free trip, open to everyone in North Luffenham. There are still a few seats left so if you would like to come along ring Evelyn on 720528
In the next few days the following information will be delivered on a leaflet to each household in the village along with a ‘fridge magnet’.
“We hope that it never happens to us but suddenly a person collapses and perhaps you are the only one there. How to get help?
The village has a Village Emergency Telephone System (VETS) and if you dial
01780 322070
one of the volunteers, who has had training in the use of the defibrillator, will be contacted quickly and bring the defibrillator to you.
When you dial 01780 322070 you will hear the following message:
“Welcome to VETS. In a moment you will be connected to one of the village helpers. Please state clearly the assistance you require.”
Enclosed is a ‘fridge magnet’ with the VETS number.”
Summer is now officially here !!
Have you got your tickets for
the Village Event of the Year ??
North Luffenham Summer Concert and Picnic
Saturday 20th June 2015
Stamford Brass will perform a fun Summer Concert
on the grass outside the Parish Church
Bring your tables, chairs, candles, drinks and a picnic for a memorable fun family evening
(In the event of inclement weather the event will be held in the Church)
6.30pm – 9.30pm (Concert starts 7.30 pm)
Tickets – £10 and £3 (Under 16)
For tickets: Paul Cummings Tel: 01780 – 720124
email: pbgcummings@gmail.com
Tickets also available at The Fox
What better way to spend a summer’s evening than to come along to our next film on June 8th – doors open at 7pm as ever. Our film this month is the highly acclaimed Birdman, starring Michael Keaton. Best described as a black comedy, it has won a number of awards and is absolutely worth your £5. As ever, bring drink, cushions if wanted, friends or not, nibbles if our home-made goodies don’t fill you up and come along and join us in the Town Hall. I look forward to seeing you all then. Susie
Susie Burrows
Under new Transparency regulations which apply to smaller Parish Councils, North Luffenham PC is required to publish DRAFT minutes of its meetings within one month.
The Draft minutes of the meeting on May 18th 2015 are below
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
Proposal: Extension to dwelling
Reference: 2015/0444/FUL
26-May-2015
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 (26-May-2015). 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 2015/044/FUL.
Please email any comment you wish to make to planning@rutland.gov.uk.
Chater Community Choir are performing on Sunday May 31st at The Rutland Show in Oakham at 10:30am and 12. They are singing a selection of their best loved pieces with the intention of getting your feet tapping and hands clapping! Whatever the weather you will be sure to be entertained by the 45 strong choir of local singers including quite a few residents from North Luffenham. Come along and support them and take in the other attractions the show has on offer.
More details about the 183rd Rutland Show can be found at http://www.rutlandcountyshow.com/
Chater Community Choir will be entertaining audiences again with their concert of summertime vocal favourites at Uppingham Parish Church on Saturday 6th June at 7:30pm in aid of the Brain Tumour Charity and The Wendy Gough Cancer Awareness Foundation. The Brain Tumour Charity is the UK’s largest dedicated brain tumour charity committed to fighting brain tumours on all fronts. The WGCAF works to raises awareness of male cancers, particularly testicular cancer, in schools with young people.
Tickets are £5 and will be available from Tracy Steward on 01780 729006 or Jenny Clarke on 01572 821197
Members of North Luffenham Carpet Bowls Club are reminded that the AGM will be held at the Community Centre on Monday 1 June 2015, at 7.30pm.
The agenda, and Minutes of the last meeting, are on the Notice Board.
Following the first meeting of the new Council on May 18th 2015, the responsibilities are set out below
