May 2014 Calendar and What’s On Guide

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Wistaria May 2014 Pam Plant

This photo was taken by Pam Plant and was used for the May entry in the “Around Our Village” 2014 Calendar produced by the North Luffenham Camera Club

May 2014 Calendar

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 May 2014

Thurs 1st

Chater Bowls Club meets every Tuesday at 2 p.m. and  Thursday at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome – just turn up or contact us for more information.

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

Mon 5th

North Luffenham Junior Cricket Coaching takes place on the Oval Monday nights from 6-7pm. We welcome all ages from 6-11 years. Our popular “Tuck shop” is also back!

Tues 6th

Chater Bowls Club meet at 2pm

Thurs 8th

Chater Bowls Club meet at 6pm

Knit & Natter from 7:30pm to 9:30pm please contact Liliane Coogan for details of venue. Garden Club talk on ‘Orchids‘, starts at 7:30pm in the Community Centre.

Mon 12th

Junior Cricket Coaching 6 to 7pm.

Art Group meets at 12:45pm in the community centre, the subject will include landscape, street scenes with an emphasis on painting plein air.

Tues 13th

Chater Bowls Club meet at 2pm

Thurs 15th

Chater Bowls Club meet at 6pm

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

Mon 19th

Junior Cricket Coaching 6 to 7pm.

Art Group meets at 12:45pm in the community centre, the subject will include landscape, street scenes with an emphasis on painting plein air.

Tues 20th

Chater Bowls Club meet at 2pm.

Bell Ringers will be restarting our monthly bell ringing practise on Tuesday 20th May. We start at 7.30pm and finish at 9.00pm.  Ringers from the local area come along to enjoy the North Luffenham bells.  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.

Camera club meeting  at Community Centre from 8pm.

Thurs 22nd

Chater Bowls Club meet at 6pm

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

Mon 26th

Junior Cricket Coaching 6 to 7pm.

Tues 27th

Chater Bowls Club meet at 2pm

Thurs 29th

Chater Bowls Club meet at 6pm

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

Other Bits

  • Facebook – You can now add your own posts to the North Luffenham Facebook timeline.
  • Twitter – If you follow or mention North Luffenham on Twitter, we’ll follow you back and retweet all mentions. 
  • Google Plus – Follow the North Luffenham website’s Google+ page, or join and post to the North Luffenham Community page on Google+.

Orchids and Foxtail Lilly

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Here are details of Garden Club upcoming events…

Thursday May 8th – in a change to the published programme, the last speaker of the season will be Richard Baxter on ‘Orchids‘. Meeting starts @7.30pm in the Community Centre – please feel free to bring any spare plants you have for sale ( and some pennies to buy some!).

June’s evening outing has now been arranged for Thursday 12th June to Foxtail Lilly, a pretty country cottage garden, in Oundle – members are most welcome to bring friends with them, and should arrange transport between themselves, aiming to arrive at 6.30pm. There will be an entry charge of £2.50 per person, to be paid on the night, plus refreshments will be available to purchase.

Katy, Garden Club

Learn Plein Air Painting over the Summer

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We start the summer session on Monday 28th April at 12.45 pm in the Community Centre at 12.45pm, followed by Monday 12th and 19th May, 2nd and 16th June (change of format due to Bank Holidays).

Our subject will include landscape, street scenes with an emphasis on painting plein air.

New members always welcome to join the group.

via Angela Leather, Art Group

Knit ‘n’ Natter production line of ‘Angel Bears’

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Angel Bears 1The ladies of North Luffenham have not been idle over the winter months.

Instead we have being busy knitting ‘Angel bears’ which are used by Lincolnshire Police to console children involved in road traffic accidents or similar traumatic situations.

A total of over thirty bears have been knitted with loving care so far.

If anyone is interested in joining the group or having a go at knitting one at home, please contact us through the website.

Planning application 2014/0352/FUL

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Planning application 2014/0352/FUL to construct a single storey extension to the rear of 5 Glebe Road.

Please forward any comments you wish to make, to planning@rutland.gov.uk by 5th May, with a copy to the Parish Council at clerk@northluffenham.org.uk if you wish.

Annual Parish Meeting

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The North Luffenham Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Monday April 14th 2014. All parishioners are welcome to attend and participate. Please see agenda below

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April 2014 Calendar and What’s On Guide

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New Wood April 2014 Pam Plant

This photo was taken by Pam Plant and was used for the April 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 April 2014

Tues 1st

Chater Bowls Club AGM at 7 p.m. at the club in Pinfold Lane. The new season will start in the last week of April, weather permitting, with regular sessions on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday evenings. New players always welcome.

Thurs 3rd

Depending on the Fox & Hounds being open it will be knitting as usual on Thursdays in April. If the pub is closed contact Liliane Coogan as we have alternative venue in the village.

Sun 6th

Evensong Service at St. John the Baptist Church with Reverend  John Taylor at 6pm.

Thurs 10th

Depending on the Fox & Hounds being open it will be knitting as usual on Thursdays in April. If the pub is closed contact Liliane Coogan as we have alternative venue in the village.

Sun 13th

Holy Communion Service at St. John the Baptist Church with Reverend  David Nicol at 11am.

Thurs 17th

Depending on the Fox & Hounds being open it will be knitting as usual on Thursdays in April. If the pub is closed contact Liliane Coogan as we have alternative venue in the village.

Fri 18th (Good Friday)

Hot Cross Bun Service at St. John the Baptist Church with Reverend  David Nicol at 10am.

Sun 20th (Easter Day)

Holy Communion Service at St. John the Baptist Church with Reverend  James Saunders at 11am.

Thurs 24th

Depending on the Fox & Hounds being open it will be knitting as usual on Thursdays in April. If the pub is closed contact Liliane Coogan as we have alternative venue in the village.

Sun 27th

Family Service at St. John the Baptist Church with Dr Joy Widdows at 9:30am.

Mon 28th

Draw and paint with the Art Group between 12:45 – 3:00 pm.

Other Bits

  • Facebook – You can now add your own posts to the North Luffenham Facebook timeline.
  • Twitter – If you follow or mention North Luffenham on Twitter, we’ll follow you back and retweet all mentions. 
  • Google Plus – Follow the North Luffenham website’s Google+ page, or join and post to the North Luffenham Community page on Google+.

“Use of Light” Notes from 18th March Camera Club Meeting

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Candid Shots

We had a very varied Display of the current Theme Candid shots” and these will be displayed in the Community Centre Case.

2015 Calendar

Our calendar for next year e progress is being made on the selection of these photos. January and February were chosen and show Village activities – Horse Riding and Ploughìng.

Use of Light

Coloured Straws by Paul Cummings

The usual meeting format was changed this time; in order to learn more about the settings of our cameras and the use of light, there were practical exercises.

This involved six indoor sessions using reflectors and torches , lightbox and flash on coloured water, card, flowers and oil. We got some good sparkler pictures outside too.  Please see gallery of results below.

Norfolk Outing

On May 11th, there is an Outing to the Norfolk coast with Andrew James. Andrew has been a photojournalist for many years and will be helping with landscape and Seascape photography. There are a couple of places at a cost of £50 – please contact Pam if you would like further details. This is open to anyone in the village and local area.

Next Meeting

The next meeting is on May 20th at 8pm at the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to come along. The March, April and May photos for the 2015 calendar will be sorted out. Next Theme is “A Good Day Out” which will include the Norfolk Outing. Do join us and bring along a couple of Theme photos if you wish.

Written by Pam Plant, Camera Club

Use of Light Gallery

 

VACANCY for Parish Councillor

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Following the resignation of Councillor Phil Tobin there now exists a vacancy on North Luffenham’s Parish Council.

See notice below

 

NOTICE OF VACANCY – Tobin March 2014

Help our Church and School collect for the Rutland Foodbank

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Rutland Foodbank

PLEASE HELP LOCAL PEOPLE IN CRISIS

In a simple practical way

BY LEAVING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE HAMPER JUST INSIDE THE CHURCH DOOR
ITEMS NEEDED AS BELOW

  • TINNED FRUIT/MEAT/FISH/VEGETABLES/PUDDINGS
  • INSTANT MASHED POTATO
  • SUGAR
  • SOUP
  • PASTA SAUCES
  • CEREALS
  • BAKED BEANS
  • TEA BAGS/INSTANT COFFEE
  • JAM
  • RICE
  • PASTA
  • BISCUITS/SNACK BARS
  • MILK (UHT or powdered) – urgently required
  • Fruit juice (LONG LIFE)– urgently required 

(SORRY, UNABLE TO ACCEPT FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES}

This is a joint venture of our Congregation & the children of
St. Mary & St. John C.E.V.A. Primary School
who will clear our hamper every Monday morning

PLEASE GET INTO THE HABIT OF ADDING AN EXTRA ITEM OR TWO TO YOUR SUPERMARKET TROLLY SO THAT YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THIS
WORTHWHILE LOCAL RUTLAND CHARITY

via Patrick Woods, Secretary, North Luffenham PCC

Parish Council meeting on January 20th 2014

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

 

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Parish Council meeting on January 20th 2014

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The minutes of this meeting have now been signed as being a true record are are shown below

 

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Draw and Paint

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Do you have a few hours to spare on a Monday 24th March between 12.45pm and 3.00pm. and would like to join a Art class at the Community Centre to DRAW and PAINT – if so come and join our Group.

We meet for the summer session, both indoors and out, on 28th April, followed by fortnightly days during May and early June. One or two days are held in members gardens during the summer holidays.

Please contact Angela Leather for more details.

Revised agenda for Parish Council meeting on March 17th 2014

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Please find link below for revised agenda which now includes an extra item relating to the Parish Council’s application for a speed limit reduction on Edith Weston Rd:

NLPC-17Mar2014-Meeting-Agenda

We need your help to plant 500 trees

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On Saturday 15th March the Parish Council will be planting around 500 trees to create a new woodland area on part of the 14 acres of Parish Council land next to the allotments. The Parish Council would greatly appreciate as many volunteers as possible to help plant the trees.

If you would like to volunteer your help, even if it is just for half an hour, please contact Charles Cade via the Parish Council contact form, or just turn up on the day from 10am with shovel in hand 🙂 at the entrance to the allotments behind the bowls club.

Help plant 500 trees

via Charles Cade, NLPC

North Luffenham Parish Council meeting on March 17th 2014

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North Luffenham Parish Council’s next meeting will be on Monday March 17th 2014 in the Community Centre and the agenda is as below

12/3/14 UPDATE: This agenda has been updated and can be downloaded from here:

NLPC-17Mar2014-Meeting-Agenda

March 2014 Calendar and What’s On Guide

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

This photo was taken by Katy Ellis and was used for the March 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 March 2014

Mon 3rd

Chocoholics evening at the Fox & Hounds from 7:30pm. Come along and buy your Easter eggs or just spoil yourself with some of the amazing chocolates.  All welcome.

Tues 4th

Chater Community Choir meets at St Mary and St John Primary School from 7:30pm

Weds 5th

Quiz night at the the Fox & Hounds

Thurs 6th

Knit and Natter meet at Fox & Hounds from 7:30pm

Fri 7th

By popular demand, the return of Ruff ‘n’ Ready and the Irish Hooley night at the Fox & Hounds. Free entry as always but don’t be late or you may not get in!

Tues 11th

Chater Community Choir meets at St Mary and St John Primary School from 7:30pm

Weds 12th

Quiz night at the the Fox & Hounds

Thurs 13th

Knit and Natter meet at Fox & Hounds from 7:30pm

Garden Club meeting from 7.30pm in the Community Centre with James Williams’ ‘Climbing through the seasons: Alpines in the Wild.’

Sat 15th

Help plant 500 trees to create a woodland area.  Starts from 10am at the entrance to the allotments behind the bowls club.

Mon 17th

Parish Council meeting, all welcome to attend, commences at 7:30pm in the Community Centre.

Tues 18th

All visitors are welcome to the next Camera Club meeting at the Community Centre at 8pm.  There are practical exercises (so please bring camera and laptop) and a Theme display of “Candid Shots.”

Chater Community Choir meet at St Mary and St John Primary School from 7:30pm

Weds 19th

Quiz night at the the Fox & Hounds

Thurs 20th

Knit and Natter meet at Fox & Hounds from 7:30pm

Sat 22nd

Tongue in Cheek perform at the Fox & Hounds. Three guys that do a little bit of Country, a little bit of folk and a little bit of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Free entry as always.

Tues 25th

Chater Community Choir meets at St Mary and St John Primary School from 7:30pm

Weds 26th

Quiz night at the the Fox & Hounds

Thurs 27th

Knit and Natter meet at Fox & Hounds from 7:30pm

Sat 29th

Final weekend at the Fox & Hounds. Everyone welcome to come and say goodbye.

Sun 30th

Final weekend at the Fox & Hounds. Everyone welcome to come and say goodbye.

Other Bits

Tree Planters Needed – On Saturday 15th March the Parish Council will be planting around 500 trees to create a woodland area on part of the 14 acres of Parish Council land next to the allotments. If any of you would like to volunteer your help, even if it is just for half an hour, please contact Charles Cade via the Parish Council contact form, or just turn up on the day from 10am with shovel in hand 🙂 at the entrance to the allotments behind the bowls club.

Bell Ringers

Bell Ringers Wanted! – We are very short of regular ringers, if anyone is interested in learning to ring bells, please contact Vic Arnold the Tower Captain.

Kitchen Closing – The Fox & Hounds will be closing their kitchen after serving lunches on Sunday March 16th.

  • Facebook – You can now add your own posts to the North Luffenham Facebook timeline.
  • Twitter – If you follow or mention North Luffenham on Twitter, we’ll follow you back and retweet all mentions. 
  • Google Plus – Follow the North Luffenham website’s Google+ page, or join and post to the North Luffenham Community page on Google+.

Bowling through the winter

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The two teams are two third through the season which finishes in early April. Both are well up in their division. The A team is in the first division of the East Cambridgeshire League and have been for many years. Usually they win the Cup.

The other team is also in the League and is doing well in the second division but with four games to go – anything may happen!

Luckily the dreadful rainy season has not affected any away games but some opposing teams have had to reschedule owing to weather or sickness.

Watching curling in the Olympics has proved popular with some members! There is some affinity between the two games! Both require co-ordination between hand and eye, concentration and tactics.

Good luck to all players for the rest of the season.

Sylvia M Lawson, Carpet Bowls Club