Camera Club news May 2015

This was the last meeting before the Summer Break and took the form of a practical session. This encouraged us to try out our settings for various situations.
These ranged from portraits (Jessica very kindly sat for us as a model)- to still life and coloured light displays.

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The Outing to Rutland Water was accompanied by Simon Lee, who gave a talk on Photography for Automotive magazines, last year. On the Theme of Movement, there were plenty of speeding yachts, windsurfers and the water! Although racing was delayed because of the windy conditions, it gave us an opportunty to experiement with camera settings. In spite of these adverse conditions (made bearable with hot coffee in the clubhouse) some exciting photos were captured.

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The next meeting will be in the Community Centre at 7.30 on the 14th September.

Summer Fun for all the Village

North Luffenham
SUMMER Concert AND PICNIC
(In aid of Church Roof Fund )
To commemmorate
The 200th Anniversary of
The Battle of Waterloo – 18th June 1815

On Saturday 20th June 2015

Stamford Brass will perform a Summer Concert
on the grass outside the Parish Church
Bring your tables, chairs, candles, drinks and a picnic for a memorable fun family evening

6.30pm – 9.30pm (Concert starts 7.30 pm)
Tickets – £10 and £3 (Under 16) all tickets sold in advance

For tickets: Paul Cummings Tel: 01780 – 720124
email: pbgcummings@gmail.com
Bob Rennard Tel: 01780 – 721010

Nic made it! 😤 34 days, 1,200 miles cycled and £6000 raised so far

Arriving at John O’Groats reminded me of the Alfred Wainwright quote in his beautifully illustrated ‘Pennine Way Companion’ (a guide that I used 39 years ago for that long distance trail). Referring to arriving at the end of the walk he says, “There is no brass band to greet you. There is no body waiting to pin a medal on your chest. There may be people about but they will not take any notice of you. Nobody cares that you have walked, and just this minute, completed the Pennine Way. You will not get your name in the papers, not be interviewed by television. No, the satisfaction you feel is intensely personal and cannot be shared. The sense of achievement is yours alone simply because you have earned it alone….. You did not do it to earn memories, but memories you have and in abundance for the rest of your life.” Well I have to say that these words did strike a cord as a stood at the edge looking out to sea 1178.49 miles from the start 34 days earlier.

Source: 34 days, 1,200 miles cycled and £6000 raised so far as Nic reaches the finish

PLEASE DONATE: Nic’s Just Giving page

Burrough League Cricket – Home Match vs Sproxton

In an exciting 15 overs match played in the late Tuesday evening sunshine on the Oval, Sproxton batted first scoring 68 for 5.

In reply North Luffenham won on the last ball at 69 for 7, (Sam Hodson 33)

The next home fixture is on Tuesday June 16th.

The club welcomes any new players who would be interested in taking part in the Tuesday evening league

Please contact Woody Hodson on 07719264041 or Bill Whittaker 01780 721216 / 07867673730

Full Bottles needed!

THE ANNUAL GRAND BOTTLETOMBOLA in aid of ‘FOR RUTLAND-IN RUTLAND’

at the Rutland County Show Sunday 31sT May 2015

BOTTLES of any kind or DONATIONS will be very gratefully accepted.

BARRY & SUE READ WILL BE COLLECTING Please deliver Bottles or Donations to:-

THE FOX
or phone 01780 721237 for collection.

Unfortunately we can not accept out of date items.

Sincere thanks from the Fund-Raising Committee for your support it is much appreciated.

Annual Parish Meeting – April 20th 2015

Under the new transparency code Minutes of meetings should be published within a month albeit in draft form. Please see below for DRAFT minutes of this meeting.

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Extraordinary meeting of the Parish Council – April 9th 2015

The minutes of this meeting have now been signed off as being a true record and are set out below

 

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Parish Council meeting of March 23rd 2015

The minutes of this meeting have now been signed off as a true record and are below

 

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Catch up with Nic: Crossing the 1000 mile mark!

Another highlight has been crossing the 1000 mile mark since leaving Lands End (it happened a few miles beyond Dundonnell on the way to Ullapool near the access path I once took a couple of years ago to climb the beautiful mountain called An Teallach) The 1000 mile mark was in itself a highlight but It also reminded me, as if I needed to be reminded, of just how much of the ride was in Scotland itself having crossed the border into Scotland at 604 miles.

Source: Crossing the 1000 mile mark!

PLEASE DONATE: Nic’s Just Giving page

Proposed domestic vehicular access

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Proposal: Proposed domestic vehicular access.
Settings Farm, Pilton Road, North Luffenham, OAKAHM, Rutland, LE15 9PD.

Reference: 2015/0313/FUL

30-Apr-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 (30-Apr-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 2015/0313/FUL.

Please email any comment you wish to make to planning@rutland.gov.uk.

​Catch up with Nic: 5900 metres high – the equivalent of Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa!

It struck me this evening as I sheltered from the unseasonally strong winds and rain that since crossing over into Scotland I had cycled up more than 5900 metres along the roads of western Scotland. Kilimanjaro is 5895m!

Source: ​5900 metres high – the equivalent of Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa!

PLEASE DONATE: Nic’s Just Giving page

First meeting of new Parish Council on May 18th 2015

The first meeting of the recently elected Parish Council will be held on Monday May 18th in the Community Centre. Please see agenda below

 

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Catch up with Nic: Scotland – Arran, Kilbrannan Sound to Claonaig and the magnificant Loch Fyne!

Since I left William and Gail at Dumfries the weather conditions have been a constant source of frustration! Wet Wet Wet for the majority of Tuesday which combined with a strong side wind made progress painfully slow. I arrived in Cumnock and dived in to a B & B with a drying room and took stock.

Source: Scotland – Arran, Kilbrannan Sound to Claonaig and the magnificant Loch Fyne!

PLEASE DONATE: Nic’s Just Giving page

Parish Council election result

The result of the North Luffenham parish council contested election held on May 7th 2015 is as set out below

 

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Normanton Ward Election 2015 Result

Declaration for Normanton. Result is as follows:

  • Kenneth BOOL (Conservative) – 1,020 votes
  • Rob CAMPBELL (UKIP) – 399 votes
  • Gale WALLER (Liberal Democrats) – 844 votes

Confirmation that Kenneth BOOL (Con) and Gale WALLER (Lib Dem) have been elected as Ward Members for Normanton.

Source: Live Election Results

Keep up to date with Rutland Election 2015 results

From the Rutland County Council website:

Due to the way the 2015 Local Election must be administered, Rutland County Council is counting this year’s poll on Friday 8th May.

The count for the UK Parliamentary Election: Rutland and Melton Constituency was overseen by Melton Borough Council and took place at Melton Cattle Market, following the close of poll at 10pm on Thursday 7th May. You can view the full Parliamentary result here.

The Local Election count will take place at Victoria Hall in Oakham from 2pm, Friday 8th May 2015.

The count venue will not be open to the public however you can stay up-to-date with all the election results, as they are announced, by following us on Twitter (@RutlandCouncil).

A Live Election Blog will also appear on our website later today, streaming information and election results direct from Victoria Hall.

Source: Election 2015: Results
 

Catch up with Nic: Crossing the border into Scotland with Mango Tree founders

I was joined by the founders of the Mango Tree, William and Gail Fulton who were keen to cycle with me for the day and share with me the highlight of crossing the border into Scotland. What a fabulous day!

Source: Crossing the border into Scotland with Mango Tree founders Gail and William Fulton

PLEASE DONATE: Nic’s Just Giving page

Camera Club news – May 2015

Next meeting of the Camera Club is on Monday 11th May, in the Community Centre at 7.30pm. This is a practical session, so please bring camera and any other accessories you need.

The outing to Rutland Water with Simon Lee, is on Saturday 16th, weather permitting. ( More details at the meeting)   Everyone is very welcome – hope to see you there.

Charity Lunch Time Gathering

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Janet and Colin Heasell

cordially extend an invitation to an        

informal charity lunchtime    

gathering at their home

  in aid of

Multiple Sclerosis

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Come and have Soup and a roll with coffee or tea, or perhaps something a little stronger for the boys!

Saturday 18th July 2015

11.30am till 2.30pm

“Stoneway” 9, Church Street, North Luffenham.

Raffle * Bring and buy cakes *

Hopefully some other stalls too!

Catch up with Nic: The kindness of strangers and reaching the Scottish Border

Ferry across the Mersey, special landscapes and memories of my early teaching days flood back to keep me company as I reach 558 miles and rejoin Willie and Gail Fulton to cross the border finally into Scotland.

Source: The kindness of strangers and reaching the Scottish Border

PLEASE DONATE: Nic’s Just Giving page