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!

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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!

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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

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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

Trust

 

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

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SAFARI SUPPER RAISES £560 FOR LOCAL CHARITY

The 5th North Luffenham Safari Supper held on April 11th 2015 raised £560 for local charity “For Rutland in Rutland” . See below for letter of thanks from the charity organisers

 

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Battle of Waterloo

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

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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 7pm – 9.30pm (Concert starts 7.30 pm)

Tickets – £10 and £3 (Under 16) all tickets sold in advance.

For tickets: Paul Cummings Tel: 720124 email: pbgcummings@gmail.com

Catch up with Nic: 427 miles cycled and £4,444 raised so far!

Headline news is that 427 miles have been cycled (with a few of those walked up hill!) and £4444.10p has been raised – just over 50% of the target total. Here I am paying in some of your donations into the Mango Tree’s HSBC bank on route!

Source: 427 miles cycled and £4444 raised so far!

PLEASE DONATE: Nic’s Just Giving page

Parliamentary election

Please see below notice of election agents for Rutland and Melton constituency

 

Parliamentary – Notice_of_particulars_of_election_agents

NOTICE of Road Closure – Pilton Road

Please see Temporary Traffic Regulation Order below

 

TTRO-15-11 437357 – – Pilton Road – final – NOTICE

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.

First Beer Festival

Good news for lovers of fine beers and ales:

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1st Annual Beer Festival

1st – 4th May Bank Holiday Weekend

 Its here – warmer days – lighter nights, summers fast approaching and The 1st Fox Annual Beer Festival. The festival takes place May bank holiday weekend from Friday 1st at 6pm to Monday 4th May.

 Come along and enjoy the delights of a dozen wonderful ales from local breweries, offering an experience to set your taste buds alight. With ales starting at 3.5% abv moving through to a distinguished 7.4% for the brave hearted. (Did you feel the gauntlet ?) Fresh to our pumps you will also find Oakham Ales Green Devil at 6% a wonderful craft ale experience.

We are confident that you will find an ale you really enjoy – a perfect way to spend a long, lazy afternoon / evening supping in good company – and it doesn’t stop there…

Join us on Sunday afternoon/evening for a barbecue on the patio and live music from Nick Haylock 3 piece band – feel free to join in if you know the words or even have a dance. Who knows you may even spot North Luffenhams very own “dancing queens” – “Nicky and Vanja”

The beer festival commences at 5.30pm on Friday 1st through to 6pm on Bank Holiday Monday at 6pm.

 The Fox will be offering its normal menu on Friday evening and all day Saturday until 9pm,   Sunday lunch will be served from 12noon to 4pm and a Bank holiday Monday menu will be available from 12noon to 4pm. Booking in advance is advisable for these day.

We will also be offering a BBQ on Sunday afternoon along with some live music from 4pm to 7.30pm. (BBQ weather permitting)

 For more information please contact : Website : www.thefoxrutland.co.uk

 The Fox 1 Pinfold Lane North Luffenham Rutland LE15 8LE. Tel : 01780 720991

 Contact           –   Tricia Clarke          07725251790 

 Contact           –   Jason Allen            07773396153

And the beers:

Brewery                                                         ALE                                                    ABV

 Blue Monkey                                                  4 Wise Monkeys                                3.6%

Atomic                                                             Strike                                                  3.7%

Oakham Ales                                                 The Forger                                          3.5%

Tom Woods                                                   Old Codger                                        4.0%

Newby Wyke                                                Comet                                                4.0%

Red Brewery                                                 Old brown Mouse                              4.0%

Great Oakley                                                 Tiffield Thunder Bolt                           4.2%

Nobbys Brewery                                          Swift Neck                                          4.3%

Hopshackle                                                    Hopnotic                                             4.3%

Tres Bien                                                       Cascade                                            4.5%

8 Sail Brewery                                               Kibbled                                               4.6%

Tydd Steam                                                   Armagedon                                         5.0%

Langton Brewery                                           Welland Poacher                                7.4%

Cider

Oakham Ales                                                 Twisted Tree                                      4.8%

Aspells                                                           Harry Sparrow                                   4.6%

(A variety of bottled ciders also on offer)

Craft ale

Oakham Ales                                                 Green Devil IPA                                 6.0%