December 2014 Calendar and What’s On Guide

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This photo was taken by Paul Cummings and was used for the December entry in the "Around Our Village" 2014 Calendar produced by the North Luffenham Camera Club

This photo was taken by Paul Cummings and was used for the December entry in the “Around Our Village” 2014 Calendar produced by the North Luffenham Camera Club

Create your own calendar at timeanddate.com

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.

What’s on in North Luffenham during December 2014

Mon 1st

Parish Council Meeting starting at 7:30pm in the Community Centre.

Thurs 4th

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

Sun 7th

4.30pm – Evensong (from the Book of Common Prayer) – Priest – Rev’d John Taylor at the Parish Church

6pm at Pilton St Nicholas Patronal Service by candlelight followed by refreshments (please bring a wrapped present for a Barnardo’s child)

Thurs 11th

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

Sun 14th

11am – Holy Communion Service – Priest, the Rector, Rev’d David Nicol at the Parish Church

Thurs 18th

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

Fri 19th

9.15am – School Nativity Service – with Foundation Class’ Tableau (not a dry eye in the house!) at the Parish Church

Sun 21st

4pm – Carol Service by Candlelight – for all the Family – led by the Rector, Rev’d David Nicol, followed by mulled wine & mince pies at the Parish Church.

Weds 24th – Christmas Eve

11.30pm Midnight Mass at both Empingham & Wing churches.

Thurs 25th – Christmas Day

Family Holy Communion – Priest, Rev’d John Taylor at the Parish Church.

Sun 28th

10.30am at Pilton – Benefice Holy Communion Service led by the Rector, Rev’d David Nicol.

November meeting of the Camera club

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Simon Lee gave us a talk and showed photos, for our last meeting this year.
Some of the photos looked very exciting – not to say dangerous- to capture! Being in front of, or alongside, speeding cars and motorbikes, is not something our members have much experience of!   Simon’s enthusiasm for his subjects certainly came through in his pictures which are displayed in National Magazines.
The 2015 calendars are going quickly – just a handful left so please ring if you would like one. 01780 720374

The next meeting is on MONDAY January 12th 2015 7.30pm at the Community Centre. VISITORS ARE MOST WELCOME.

Meeting of Parish Council on December 1st 2014

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The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday December 1st 2014 and the agenda is as below

 

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Town and Country Planning Act

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Proposal: Fell 1 No. Norwegian Spruce (Christmas Tree).

Sunny Knoll Farm, 2 Digby Drive, North Luffenham, OAKHAM, Rutland, LE15 8JS
Reference: 2014/1021/CAT

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 2014/1021/CAT.

North Luffenham Carpet Bowls Club

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North Luffenham carpet bowls club

The winter season has just started.  Both teams are now in the first division of the North Cambs League because the 2nd team won promotion.  However  this means that the teams will have to play each other, once at home and once away.  Of course the venue will be in the same place, the community centre hall.

Confused!  The difference being that each team has its own mat which it plays on regularly, and is used to its foibles.  Quite clear really. 

All the best to all players.  I hope the weather keeps fine for away games.

Sylvia
NLCBC Sec.

Review of polling arrangements

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With elections on three levels likely to take place in May 2015 Rutland County Council are conducting a review of polling arrangements.  See notice below

Notice of Review 2015 v2 pdf

Community Defibrillator

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The North Luffenham Community Defibrillator has now been installed and is situated at The Fox.

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For any medical emergency, first dial 999 (or 112) and ask for ambulance. An emergency ambulance will be dispatched to your address. If a cardiac arrest is suspected, and it is appropriate, the ambulance service will direct you to the defibrillator site and will give the code that opens the cabinet.

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Our defibrillator is the latest model and has a video screen and a voice that instructs you how to use it. It obviously helps if you have had training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of a defibrillator.  An ‘awareness session’ was held some two months ago and a number of villagers attended from which it is hoped a number of volunteers will form a VETS Scheme (Village Emergency Telephone Scheme). The VETS Scheme is activated by the ambulance service, following the 999 call, contacting by phone a volunteer who will respond by bringing the defibrillator to the address required and helping in the resuscitation. Training for the VETS is being arranged and a date will be posted on the website and emailed to those who have expressed an interest at the ‘awareness session’.

For further information please follow the link for the Community HeartBeat Trust: www.comunityheartbeat.org.uk. For further information open the following link:  VETS, or contact Tim Smith using the form below:

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North Luffenham Camera Club

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CALENDARS 2015

The 2015 Village Life Calendars are now on sale  with scenes of local area and events. These are £5 each and profits go to Charity.  Phone 01780 720374 or email pam1plant@gmail.com

MEETING

The next Camera Club meeting is on 18th November at 8pm in the Community Centre.

The speaker this month is Simon Lee who specialises in commercial and marketing images for some of the country’s best known magazines.  Visitors are always welcome. non members £2.

Town and Country Planning Act

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Proposal: Connection to Gas Main.

Stone Cottage, 27, Church St, North Luffenham, OAKHAM, Rutland, LE15 8JR

Reference: 2014/0966/LBA

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 2014/0966/LBA.

November 2014 Calendar and What’s On Guide

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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

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

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.

What’s on in North Luffenham during November 2014

Sat 1st

Bell ringing at the church, starting at 5pm members of the Rutland Branch of the Peterborough Guild of Church Bell Ringers will be ringing for about an hour and a quarter before moving on to Edith Weston.

Sun 2nd

“Evensong” from The Book of Common Prayer at 4.30pm (please note change of time during the Winter) at St. John the Baptist Church.

Mon 3rd

Painting and drawing with the Art Group from 1:15pm for a 1.30pm start, finishing at 3.30pm.

Weds 5th

NL fireworks photo by Katy Ellis

Bonfire Night Fireworks display on the Oval, starting at 6pm.

Thurs 6th

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

Sun 9th

The church bells will be rung, half muffled, for the annual Remembrance Sunday Service.

“Remembrance Service” at 10.45am. with standards from British Legion, Scouts, with participation from the Army & wreaths to be laid on our Commonwealth War Graves at St. John the Baptist Church.

Thurs 13th

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

Sun 16th

“Benefice Holy Communion Service” at 10.30 in Edith Weston with the Bishop of Brixworth, the Right Reverend John Holbrook.

Mon 17th

Painting and drawing with the Art Group from 1:15pm for a 1.30pm start, finishing at 3.30pm.

“Pets Service” short family friendly service to bless your pets – all types of pets welcome! at St. John the Baptist Church.

Tues 18th

Bell Ringers last practise of the year starting at 7:30pm –  If anyone is interested in seeing the bells being rung, or would like to consider taking up bell ringing, they are more than welcome to pay us a visit.

sldigital photoCamera Club meeting. This will be the last meeting this year. The speaker will be Simon Lee, professional photographer, based in Stamford. Simon specialises in Automotive and Marketing photography for the World’s biggest Magazine titles. An evening of Speed- with exciting pictures of Planes and cars…. As usual, it will be held in the Community Centre at 8pm . All visitors are very welcome (non-members £2)

Thurs 20th

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

Sat 22nd

2014 Pre-Christmas Sale poster“Pre-Christmas Sale” at the Community Centre 2-4pm, an opportunity to stock up with Margaret’s home made preserves, chutney, cakes, jams, brandy mincemeat- Elizabeth’s Christmas flower arrangements – Kay’s hand made jewellery – Jane’s Christmas cards & wrapping paper with Raffle. Entrance £1.50 including tea & biscuits. Children free – In aid of Church Roof Fund.

Sun 23rd

“Family Service” at 9.30am –short service with refreshments afterwards at St. John the Baptist Church.

Thurs 27th

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

Sat 29th

N.L. Golf Soc. is meeting at Rutland Co. on Sat. 29th Nov. 10 for 10.30pm. This is the first meeting of our golfing year and everyone is welcome. Please contact us the Golf Society if you are interested in becoming one of our very happy band. Handicaps range from 36 to 5! Looking forward to you joining us,

Sun 30th

“Benefice Holy Communion Service” at 10.30am in Ridlington for their St Andrew’s Patronal Sunday.

A Little Christmas Magic – Chater Community Choir

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Chater Choir Xmas Concert poster 2014

After a successful summer concert raising over £1200 for the Derbyshire Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance Chater Community Choir will be giving their seasonal concert, ‘A Little Christmas Magic’, at Oakham School Chapel in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and the British Heart Foundation on Friday 12th December at 7:30pm. The choir has now raised nearly £4000 for local and national charities since being formed in 2012.

The choir will be joined this year by children from Brooke Hill Academy in Oakham performing their version of the Christmas Story and joining the choir in other well-known festive delights!

Popular Christmas favourites, a mince pie or two, a glass of festive cheer and a few seasonal readings will certainly combine to provide A Little Christmas Magic for all.

Tickets are £5 and are available from Tracy Steward on 01780 729006 or Jenny Clarke on 01572 821197.

 

Bonfire Night. Stewards needed!

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Looking for four helpers to just be around on the night if possible. Meet at 5.30pm at the Oval. Maybe contact me to let me know if you can help?

 

Proposal: Fell 1 No. Unknown Species tree

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Proposal: Fell 1 No. Unknown Species tree. Reference: 2014/0941CAT

Stonecroft, 7, 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 2014/0803/CAT.

 

Parish Council meeting of September 1st 2014

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The minutes of the Parish Council meeting of September 1st 2014 have now been signed off as a true record and are set out below

 

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North Luffenham Parish Council meeting

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The next meeting of North Luffenham Parish Council will be on Monday October 20th 2014 and the agenda is set out below

 

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YOGA WORKSHOP

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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.

 

October 2014 Calendar and What’s On Guide

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This photo was taken by Katy Ellis and was used for the September entry in the "Around Our Village" 2014 Calendar produced by the North Luffenham Camera Club

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

Create your own calendar at timeanddate.com

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.

What’s on in North Luffenham during October 2014

Sun 5th

Harvest Evensong Service to be taken by Rev’d John Taylor, Associate Minister – with drinks & nibbles afterwards.  Starts at 6pm in North Luffenham.

Mon 6th

Painting and drawing with the Art Group from 1:15pm for a 1.30pm start, finishing at 3.30pm.

Thurs 9th

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

“Did We really Dig for Victory?” Garden Club talk with speaker Ursula Buchan, 7.30pm in the Community Centre.

Sat 11th

Apple Pressing Day at the Cricket Pavilion on the Oval from 9am to 5pm. If you have lots of apples to use up, come and make lovely juice. containers needed. If you would like to pasteurise this to keep longer, could you bring 75cl glas bottles with screw tops-available online or used ones. Please contact the Garden Club for more information.

Sun 12th

Holy Communion Service to be taken by Rector, Rev‘d David Nicol. Starts at 11am in North Luffenham.

Apple Pressing Day at the Cricket Pavilion on the Oval from 9am to 5pm. If you have lots of apples to use up, come and make lovely juice. containers needed. If you would like to pasteurise this to keep longer, could you bring 75cl glas bottles with screw tops-available online or used ones. Please contact the Garden Club for more information.

Thurs 16th

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

Sun 19th

Benefice Holy Communion with guest preacher Dr Dominic Coad, Curate of Oakham, on The Rutland Food Bank.  Starts at 10:30am in Lyndon.

Mon 20th

Parish council meeting starting at 7:30pm in the Community Centre.

Painting and drawing with the Art Group from 1:15pm for a 1.30pm start, finishing at 3.30pm.

Tues 21st

Bell Ringers practise starting at 7:30pm –  If anyone is interested in seeing the bells being rung, or would like to consider taking up bell ringing, they are more than welcome to pay us a visit.

Thurs 23rd

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

Sun 26th

Family Service to be taken by Reader, Dr Joy Widdows – a 30 minute service followed by coffee & refreshments for all ages. Starts at 9:30am in North Luffenham.

Thurs 30th

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue.

Results from Annual Autumn Show 2014

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The North Luffenham Garden Club held its 16th Annual Autumn Show this Sunday 14th September in the village Community Centre and school hall.

We were thrilled with the turn out, with 55 people entering one or more classes and a total of 389 entries overall, an all-time record! On Sunday morning when the entries were arriving, I was concerned we weren’t going to fit everything in! But that’s a brilliant problem to have!

Hall full of entries

Hall full of entries

The show has a really friendly, family feel to it. It really was a celebration of what everybody had achieved in their gardens, and a showcase of hidden talents with some stunning craft and photography entries.

We were also delighted that there were more children’s entries this year which included some from the School gardening club and the North Luffenham Beavers.

Entry into most humorous vegetable

Entry into most humorous vegetable

A campaign earlier in the year to encourage more flower arranging entries, with a series of free classes held in the village run by one of the members, Sally Lambert and a new prize of an RHS Grenfell Medal certainly paid off too, with 20 in total.

The hall was a wonderful sight – thank you to everyone who made the effort to put in entries, and to all the hardworking volunteers who helped the day run so smoothly.

Katy Ellis
Chairperson

Results

Overall Winner (most points in the show) – President’s Cup

  • 1st- ALan Lambert
  • 2nd – Finola Timmins
  • 3rd – Linda Ellis
Alan Lambert with prize winning marrows

Alan Lambert with prize winning marrows

Best in Show – The Freddie Clyant Trophy

Winner Jeanette Holdstock (stained glass lamp)

Jeanette Holdstock with prize winning lamp

Jeanette Holdstock with prize winning lamp

Alicia CLyant presenting bowl to Jeanette Holdstock

Alicia CLyant presenting bowl to Jeanette Holdstock

RHS Grenfell Medal (for most points in flower arranging categories)

Katy Ellis

Katy Ellis with Grenfell Medal

Katy Ellis with Grenfell Medal

Best Photograph in Show

Andrew Robinson (butterfly migration)

Andrew Robinson with prize winning photograph

Andrew Robinson with prize winning photograph

Under 16 Best Photograph in Show

Jessica Ellis (garden at Prebendal House, Empingham)

Children’s Best in Show

Jessica Ellis (homemade decorated cupcakes)

Overall Winner – under 8s joint 1st

George Morris, Sam Sheppard, Nat Conant

Overall Winner age 8-12

  • 1st Emily Barrett
  • 2nd Ellen Marson
  • 3rd – Jessica Ellis

Overall Winner age 13-16

  • 1st Emily Martin
  • 2nd Thomas Ellis

Gallery

North Luffenham Camera Club

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The meeting on September 16th was well attended and we all enjoyed a very informative talk, given by Robin Stewart, lecturer, caterer and photographer.  Robin showed slides  of how methods of depicting Food has evolved over the ages, in Paintings and Photography.

His photos,with his own preparations to be used in promotions and magazines, were accompanied by descriptions of the use of backgrounds, lighting, lenses etc.  There was very little use of post production enhancement, preferring to use histograms and computer screens to adjust settings.
 Robin ended by giving  us a demo of how he would set up and photograph a composition, using some delicious cupcakes made by a member of the Club.

I expect that everyone has taken away some ideas for a much more informed way of  looking at and setting up compositions. So – Food  will be the theme for the next meeting’s Photo Display on November 18th.