Jill Fenby-Taylor writes: Monday 29th April was, incredibly, the tenth anniversary of Knit and Natter so we held a celebratory lunch here at my house, the home of Knit and Natter, well, who else would want a room permanently full of boxes of yarn! Everybody brought some food to share and we had a veritable [...]
The following crime has been reported for the Rutland North beat for April 2019: - Burglary Dwelling - Langham Theft of vehicle - Ryhall Theft from vehicle - Hambleton x 2, Clipsham, A1 x 7, Ashwell and Tickencote (Ashwell and Tickencote are number [...]
Whissendine Garden Group will be running a day trip to the wonderful Cambridge Botanic Gardens on Monday 20th May. The club have arranged a minibus which will be leaving from the Sports Club at 10am and returning by 5pm. Anyone interested in going, or wanting further details should please contact Ann Madison - contact details can be found [...]
In Whissendine the election was uncontested and the following people were elected to the Parish Council: Linda Joy Arnold Robert (Rob) Comber William Albert Farr Harry David Hatton Patricia Ivy (Pat) Lake Cynthia May Moss See the RCC website for further information
Chris BROOKES (Lab) – 35 Giles CLIFTON (Con) – 166 Rosemary POWELL (Ind) – 182 ELECTED Kevin THOMAS (Lib Dem) – 110 See the RCC website for further information
Rutland Patient's Voice are the Patient Participation Group of Oakham Medical Practice. A forum for patients to voice their opinion - good or bad With your views, the committee works to build better care At public meetings members hear the latest news from OMP and the NHS If you are a patient at Oakham Medical [...]
The 2019 Whissendine Feast Week is from Saturday 29th June to Sunday 7th July. We thought you might want to know what’s happening during Feast Week, so here are just a few of the things that are planned…..other events may be added.
Back by popular demand, a wonderful and unforgettable night of operatic favourites and rare gems performed by an international line up. CAROLINE SHARPE (UK: Mario Lanza Prize Winner, 2009) AMI WALSH (Finland: Chorister with Norwegian National Opera) JOHN RODGER (Canada: Opera North/Deutsch Oper/NYC Opera) ROBERT-JOHN EDWARDS (UK: Ex-Buxton Opera Festival) GINA KRUGER (USA: Fossatt Prize Winner) [...]
The following crime has been reported to the police over March 2019: - Burglary Dwelling - Burley, Langham, Ryhall Criminal Damage - Ashwell, 2 x Cottesmore, Exton Assault - Greetham, Barrow Bilking (theft from garage) - 2 x Tickencote Theft from motor vehicle - 3 x A1, Whitwell, 2 x Langham, 6 x Whissendine, Greetham, [...]
There will be an additional Parish Council meeting on 16th April to consider 3 planning applications in the village. Details of the agenda for the meeting are available here. As a reminder for all, the minutes from all monthly Parish Council meetings are published on this website. You can view the archive of minutes from [...]
Whissendine has both local and county elections on Thursday 2nd May. The Village Hall will be open as a polling stations from 7am to 10pm. The following people have been nominated for Whissendine Parish Councillor. For full details, see RCC Parish & Town Council Elections Linda Arnold Rob Comber William Albert Farr Harry David Hatton [...]
Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme offers a wheelchair for loan to residents who have temporary need of one. If you'd like to borrow it or find out more, call the usual phone number, 0750 059 9635, and ask the Coordinator about it. They'll take a message and someone will call you back. Borrowing the wheelchair is [...]
On 26th March 2019 the Whissendine Allotment Association held their A.G.M. at the White Lion, and for the second consecutive year Michelle Penycate won the Best Kept Plot award. This is judged each year by a different independent person and this year it was by our own Sir Laurence Howard assisted by his friend David Bealby. [...]
The following crime has been reported to the police for Rutland North Beat for February: - Burglary Dwelling - Langham x 2 Burglary other than Dwelling - Cottesmore 2, Stretton Theft - Barnsdale, Langham, Whissendine Theft from Vehicle - A1 x 4, Exton Criminal Damage - Stretton, Whissendine x 2, Teigh Assault - Tickencote, Burley, [...]
The first meeting of the Whissendine Table Tennis group happened in the Sports club on Tuesday morning of 19th February and 32 people came of all abilities!!! Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and many came back for the second week. The club meets every Tuesday morning from 10-12. Anyone who comes for the first time comes [...]
Tuesday 19th February 10 am to 12 noon Come along and try! Everyone over 18 welcome, whatever your level Whissendine Sports and Social Club Membership £5.00/year and £2/session attended, including tea or coffee Contact Marion 474072 or David 474008, for any questions.
The following crime has been reported to the police on Rutland North beat for January 2019: - Burglary Dwelling - Hambleton, Barrow, Cottesmore, Ryhall Theft - Essendine, Exton, Egleton Theft from vehicle - 8 x A1 Criminal Damage - Cottesmore x 2 We have noted a spike in Burglaries this month and ask the Rutland [...]
There will be a fun quiz at the Village Hall on Saturday 9th March to raise funds for the Whissendine Church Flower Festival See this poster for more details.
Wookies Café has now opened in Whissendine! Located next to the village shop on Main Street, Wookies is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Saturday serving hot and cold food to eat-in or takeaway. Fabulous coffee from Two Chimps Breakfast Menu including Bacon, Sausage & Egg Cobs, Porridge, Muffins, Omelettes, Croissants and more Lunches [...]
The Rutland Youth Council would like to invite you to nominate for this year’s Young Peoples Awards which are taking place on Wednesday 6th March from 6pm at the Rutland County Museum. The awards recognise and reward young people who have achieved a great deal and pushed their personal boundaries, whatever they are, demonstrating exceptional [...]
The Whissendine Flower Festival is held in St Andrews Church and is staged every other year over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The next show will be held from Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August 2019 with a preview evening on Friday 23rd. There will also be a fundraising quiz on Saturday 9th March and [...]
Do you know how to keep yourself and your children safe on the internet? The UK Safer Internet Centre and Rutland County Council are running an Internet Safety Event on Saturday 9th February at The Rutland Showground from 11am where practical advice will be given for the whole family including topics such as: online gaming, [...]
The following crime has been reported to police on Rutland North beat during December 2018: - Burglary - Hambleton and Market Overton Assault - 5 x Langham, Whissendine, Thisleton Theft - 2 x Thisleton, Essendine, Langham, Little Casterton Theft from vehicle - 5 x A1 Criminal Damage - A1 Harassment - Essendine, Langham, Cottesmore We [...]
It's panto time again! This year Whissendine STARS will be presenting Treasure Island at the Village Hall on 3 performances over the 1st and 2nd February. Tickets are available from the Village shop, or phone Clare on 01664 474373.
Last year there were a total of 167 exhibits in the Vegetable and Fruit section of our annual show. That was a great achievement considering the challenging weather conditions in 2018, with a cold wet spell in spring, followed by a long summer drought. This year there are four new classes, Brassica, Dwarf French Beans, [...]
Thank you for your great support in making the show a success this year. It is wonderful to see so many people taking part. Who knew we had so much talent in the village?! What is special is that this is a community event and not a fundraiser for any organisation. The committee seek sponsorship [...]
We hope everyone liked the poppy screen and wreath made by Whissendine WI members. It was in St Andrew’s church for the wonderful ‘Long Long Trial’ and of course for the Sunday morning Remembrance. The screen and wreath were then transferred to the village hall for the WI Kindness tea. The wreath will be kept [...]
On Sunday 11th November, Whissendine WI had a World Kindness Day afternoon tea. The aim of World Kindness Day is to ‘try to make the world a better place by celebrating and promoting good deeds and acts of kindness, either as individuals or as organisations’. It was even more special as this was 100 years [...]
The following crime has been reported for Rutland North beat for November: - Burglary Dwelling - Toll Bar, Greetham and Whissendine Criminal Damage - Ryhall Theft from Vehicles - 4 x Market Overton (includes a theft of number plates) and 6 x A1 (fuel) Assault - Burley The Theft from motor vehicles have dropped this [...]
SAVE THE DATE FOR FEAST WEEK 2019: SATURDAY 29th JUNE to SUNDAY 7th JULY. If you are organising an event during Feast Week, please contact one of the Feast Week committee, before the end of April 2019, with details to ensure that it is included in the Feast Week programme that will be distributed around [...]
We have had the following crime reported for Rutland North beat for October 2018: - Burglary Dwellings - Market Overton, Whissendine and Greetham Burglary other than Dwelling - 2 x Cottesmore and 2 x Hambleton Theft - Great Casterton, Essendine, 3 x Cottesmore, 2 x Ashwell and Stretton Theft from vehicles - 9 x A1, [...]
The Long Long Trail is an evening of verse, song and recollection, mainly from the Western Front, commemorating the Great War and will take place at St Andrew's Church, Whissendine, on 9th November at 7.30pm. Free entry, interval refreshments, all donations in aid of the Royal British Legion.
Tejal and Suraj are pleased to announce that Friday curry nights are back at Mace village shop! Freshly made curry, rice and chapati is available on pre-order. One portion of curry should be enough for two people. As always, orders should be placed by 7pm on Thursday and the food will be ready to collect [...]
Whissendine School Parents Association will hold the 2018 Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular at Whissendine Sports Club, 6pm, 2 November 2018. BBQ, refreshments and bar. Raising money for Whissendine Primary School. Tickets from Mace village shop and Rutland Toy Store in Oakham (£4 adults, £3 kids) or on the door (£5 any age). All welcome!
Rutland North beat have had the following crimes report in September 2018: - Burglary Dwelling - Burley, Little Casterton, Hambleton and 3 x Ashwell Burglary Other than Dwelling - Essendine x 2, Ashwell x 3 Assault - Great Casterton Theft of Motor Vehicle - Cottesmore Theft from Motor Vehicle - Ashwell, Whissendine, 10 x A1 [...]
Above is a copy of notice of conclusion of audit. The Annual Governance and Accountability Return is available for inspection by contacting the Honorary Clerk to the Parish council at whisspcclerk@gmail.com. Alternatively a note requesting access may be posted to 33 Ashwell Road. A time, convenient to the applicant will be arranged for viewing. Copies [...]
Dear all, We have had the following crime reported to police over the month of July: - Burglary Barrow x 2, Market Overton, Thisleton Burglary Other than Dwelling Whissendine, Ryhall, Hambleton Theft Market Overton Theft from vehicle Tickencote, Egleton x 2, Market Overton, Ashwell, A1 Damage to vehicle Whitwell x 2, Clipsham Criminal damage Ashwell, [...]
The following crime has been reported on Rutland North beat during August 2018: - Burglary Dwelling - Ashwell, Great Casterton and Ryhall Burglary other than Dwelling - Ashwell and Langham Theft from motor Vehicle - Whissendine, 2 x Exton, 2 x Greetham, Stretton, Whitwell, Egleton, 2 x Barnsdale, 3 x Hambleton, 4 x A1 and [...]
What a great show! Whissendine Craft and Produce Show was held on Saturday 1st September at our village church of St Andrew. It was another record year with well over 700 exhibits from 116 exhibitors! We had lots of new classes including the longest runner bean, the most interesting gourd, the ugliest vegetable and, for [...]
Local company Emma Louise at Home is holding a gift sale event at White Lion Inn, Whissendine, 4pm - 7pm on Sunday 16th September. Emma Louise at Home are regular stallholders at Melton and Stamford markets, where they sell gifts for all occasions, including birthdays, christenings, new born and weddings, and they also have plenty [...]
Girlguiding in Whissendine is moving both venue and meeting days. With effect from the Autumn term we will be meeting on a THURSDAY at the SPORTS CLUB. Rainbows (girls aged 5 - 7) will meet from 4.45pm to 5.45pm and Brownies (girls aged 7 to 10) will meet 6pm to 7.30pm. If anyone [...]
You will have been aware I am sure, that it is 100 years since the end of the First World War, and that groups and individuals across the world are remembering the thousands of men, and some women, who lost their lives in this conflict. You might also be aware that a group of dedicated [...]
Not long now until our 2018 Whissendine Craft and Produce show so we hope all your preparations are going well. Over the past months you have had hints and tips on the show and all the sections, but we wanted to point out some of the things that are new or a bit different this [...]
Not long now until the show, so we thought we would remind you of the times for you to register and stage all your exhibits as we have changed things a bit this year. Friday evening (31st August) from 4pm – 6pm you can come to the church and register your show exhibits early. This [...]
Two of the most popular sections in the Craft and Produce Show are for preserves, chutneys and baking – yummy. And it’s no wonder as we have so many great cooks in the village! The same experienced judges look at both these sections. For the preserves they ask for ‘either 12oz or 1lb jars with screw [...]
Our own Dr Sarah Furness came to talk to the Whissendine WI about her time as High Sherriff of Rutland form 2016 - 2017. It was fascinating to hear about the history of the role which started in 1129 when the Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county (think Sheriff of Nottingham [...]
What a week, really hot and it was good to see people out and about enjoying the many activities during the week. Grantham Big Band provided a rousing opening to Feast Week at the Village Hall on Saturday night and Sunday was busy across the village with a 20 Garage Sales attracting a lot of [...]
APOLOGIES - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED (updated 2 July). Beer & Cider Tasting @ Village Hall. Get the expert's view on a variety of fine hops. Tickets £10. From 7:30pm, Thursday 5th July. This is a Feast Week 2018 event. Feast Week 2018 runs from Saturday 30th June to Sunday 8th July 2018. For [...]
Feast Week 2018 starts on Saturday 30th June and runs through Sunday 8th July 2018. Check out the schedule HERE or check the village calendar for June and July and save the dates in your diary! Don't miss this fabulous village event that has been running for hundreds of years. Feast Week 2018 schedule Village [...]
The Whissendine Feast Week Scarecrow Competition is back! Make a sports or hobbies themed scarecrow for your chance to win £10 in Amazon vouchers. Put your sports or hobbies themed scarecrow outside your house before Saturday 30th June and let Emma know (call Whissendine 381 or email) your address for the judge to find you! [...]
Tracey Dene Powell presents two hilarious comedy plays "Menopause Madness" and "Sticky Situation" At Whissendine Village Hall 7.30pm on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th October 2018 (Licensed bar from 7pm each night) Tickets £7.50 (£7.00 concessions) For tickets call or text 07955 213327 / 01664 474437 Or e-mail: tdp.music@btinternet.com Book early to avoid disappointment. Raising [...]
NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR PARISH OF WHISSENDINE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that as a result of the resignation of Jo Ann Millington, a vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for the said Parish Council. If by 22 June 2018 (14 [...]
The crime figures for May 2018 for Rutland North beat is as follows: Burglary - Ashwell, Burley Theft - Ashwell (Church), Essendine, Little Casterton and Whitwell Theft from vehicles - A1 x 4, Greetham x 3, Barnsdale x 3, Egleton x 2, Market Overton, Whissendine, Stretton Criminal Damage - Langham, Market Overton, Ashwell and Burley [...]
Feast Week 2018 will be held from Saturday 30th June to Sunday 8th July 2018. Race a Duck or a Pig. Have a go at the Quiz. Take the family around the village on a Treasure Hunt. See model trains and classic cars. Make a Sports and Hobbies scarecrow and win a prize. See the [...]
Leicestershire and Rutland Federation of Women's Institutes Annual Council Meeting Hangar 42, Bruntingthorpe, Lutterworth, Leics. Saturday 10 March 2018 Attended: Janet Bilby, Barbara Burnish, Lindsey Cleggett, Pat Lake, Marion Lawrie, Jo-Ann Millington, Rosemary Raymond, Helen Roberts, Ann Rushton, Jean Parkes, Gill Pavitt and Jean Penny (delegate) NFWI Chairman’s address: Lynne Stubbngs welcomed 1400 ladies to [...]
Whissendine WI invited students from Harlaxton Manor, near Grantham, to talk about ‘Impressions of England’. The girls come from several different American universities for a "semester" (three months) to learn about the UK and Europe including our history. As well as visiting places in the UK such as Stonehenge and London, they are making the [...]
In previous years the craft section has been so popular with so many entries we have overflowed! So this year we have separated out soft such as embroidery, quilts and lace from hard materials wood, wicker and metal. We have asked the judges what they look for and this is what they said: ‘When judging [...]
The crime figures for April 2018 for Rutland North beat is as follows: Burglary - Langham Burglary other than dwelling - Egleton, Whissendine Theft of vehicle - Ryhall Theft from vehicle - Hambleton, Greetham x 2, Burley, Barnsdale x 2, A1 x7 Theft - Greetham x 2, Whitwell, Little Casterton Criminal Damage - Greetham x [...]
I am sure it has been the topic of many a conversation within the village, yes, the weather and of course the level of flooding that the village has suffered as a result. This has been the area that I have spent a significant amount of time trying to resolve with RCC, to a greater [...]
The classic car and motorcycle show, a Feast Week 2018 event, will take place in Whissendine on July 3rd 2018 @ 6.30pm. Following on from the success of the last few years, we are holding our annual meeting for “Vehicles of interest”, so this covers Vintage, Classic and modern. The only entry criteria is that [...]
Do you enjoy flowers? How about entering flowers or a flower arrangement in the craft and produce show in September? Here are some hints and tips to help you to get the best from your flowers! • Look at the brief very carefully and make sure you meet the criteria specified - if it says [...]
10 April 2018 Today the village was again badly flooded in a number of areas such as Stapleford road, the bus stop area and the brook/Cow lane across the road. I have challenged RCC regarding a number of these before and they have had consultants out from Peterborough to look at the brook and proposed [...]
Download your entry form for the 2018 Whissendine 6ix HERE. Whissendine 6ix Six-mile Road Race & Walk Friday 6th July 2018 Walkers start 7pm - Runners start 7.30pm All enquiries to Ian Arnold (c/o Whissendine 6ix), Tel: 07736 784 210 Email: arnold.whissendine@tiscali.co.uk Entry forms and results can also be downloaded at www.grainstorebrewery.com and www.whissendine6ix.org.uk Event [...]
On Monday 19 March 2018, the Whissendine Allotment Association held its 5th Annual General Meeting. As well as discussing last year's gardening calendar the association also presented an award for the Best Kept Plot of 2017. The winner of this newly presented award went to Allotment Association Secretary Michelle Penycate. As you can see from [...]
Come and join us for a Quiz Night at St. Andrews Church, Whissendine on Saturday 21st April starting at 6.30pm. Please bring your own drinks and also a plate of food to contribute towards a shared buffet. £10 per team, maximum of 4 people. Please book in advance, contact Alex & David Martin email: quiz@rutlandmartin.plus.com [...]
TOP TIP fertilizers and feeds do not stay active for very long so if you have a collection of half empty fertilizers or feeds use them up under hedges and around established tress. You will be amazed at the response and your shed is tidy. Firm up any plants that may have been loosened by [...]
The schedules have now been delivered either through your letterbox or by school email. So why not take a look at some of the activities in the craft and produce show schedule and start planning your entries! The Junior section is packed with ideas to keep you busy on those rainy days. Here's just a [...]
Whissendine WI members were joined by 14 visitors (including men!) at their February meeting to hear about the Dogs Trust. Ella, based at Loughborough and wonderfully aided by her dog Brooster, told us about all aspects of their work including rehoming or fostering dogs, offering advice and education for dogs and humans and their campaigns [...]
Rutland County Council has advised that Cow Lane (entire road) and Hortons Lane (from Hall Close to Main Street) will be closed due to roadworks on 4 April 2018. Download the road closure notices here: Cow Lane | Hortons Lane.
All Whissendine residents are invited to this year’s annual Village Meeting to be held at 7:30pm on 14th March 2018 at Whissendine Primary School (not 21st March as first announced). This is your chance to raise questions to the parish council and to listen to what the council has been doing for you this past [...]
Saturday 16th June 2018, 6:30 pm to 11 pm, £15 per person Join us for Pimms and canapés in the gardens of the Old Rectory from 6.30pm for a relaxed evening in great company. Stroll through the village to enjoy a delicious meal, finally returning to the church for deserts. Perhaps you could host a [...]
The crime figures for February 2018 for Rutland North beat is as follows: Burglary Dwelling - Ryhall Burglary other than dwelling - Greetham, Stretton Assault - Great Casterton Theft from motor vehicle - 6 x A1 (HGV’s), Great Casterton Theft - Barnsdale, Whissendine, Langham, Burley, 2 x Market Overton Criminal damage - Pickworth (Hare Coursing) [...]
'A Night at the Opera' on the 14th of April at 7.30pm in Whissendine Village Hall. A wonderful and unforgettable night of operatic and musical theatre favourites. Tickets £10 from Clare Thomas call Whissendine 373 or email info@robertjohnedwards.co.uk and on the door.
The crime figures for January 2018 for Rutland North beat is as follows: Burglary Other than Dwelling - Stretton Theft - Greetham x 3, Cottesmore x 2, Little Casterton, Egleton, Burley and Ryhall Assault - Burley Criminal Damage - Greetham x 2 Theft from motor vehicle - A1 x 5, Cottesmore The current Neighbourhood priority [...]
CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS A village meeting will be held on Saturday 3rd March between 11am and 12.30am at the Village school by Ian Arnold and Rutland Police Constabulary to update the village on activity in Rutland and Whissendine.
Home Straight are recruiting ... Home Straight provide bespoke premium care for people wishing to remain in their own home. Our carefully selected team specialise in supporting clients living with dementia and other disabilities, to lead independent lives. We do this by recognising that every client is different, with unique needs. We put them at [...]
RECRUITING - Part time Kitchen Assistant required to prepare starters, desserts, preparation of food/vegetables and assist the Chefs in day to day running of the kitchen. Full training will be given in Health and Hygiene as well as Health and Safety. If you can work on your own, have initiative, be flexible and would enjoy [...]
Generally what the judges look for in the photography section is good composition and a shot that is well ‘framed’ and catches the eye. So photos that are unusual in terms of lighting, colour, subject and character are all important. This year the rules for the photographic section have changed. All entries must be the [...]
All Whissendine residents are invited to this year’s annual Village Meeting to be held at 7:30pm on 14th March 2018 at Whissendine Primary School (not 21st March as first announced). This is your chance to raise questions to the parish council and to listen to what the council has been doing for you this past [...]
Let's start with the Queen I mean Clematis of course. When the bad frosts have gone cut late flowering clematis (those that flower after June) down to about 60cm. (2ft) Have fun planning your vegetables and flowers chosen from the magazines. If you have never grown vegetables or flowers from seed, give it a go [...]
We are renting in Whissendine and hoping to buy a bungalow in the village. Please contact us if you know of any bungalow available now or coming on the market in the next 6 months. Thanks. J & J McCulloch Email
The Craft & Produce Show, to be held on Saturday 1 September 2018, is made up of 113 classes across 12 categories or sections (of which 2 categories are for juniors only). For a complete list of classes, show rules, show timetable, hints and tips as well as previous winners, please visit the Craft and [...]
Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation Helping Young People since 1637 Registered Charity 527884 Young people, under the age of 25 years, living in Whissendine are eligible to receive financial support to further their education. With high tuition fees, travel costs and expensive books and equipment, the average student spends over £10,000 each academic year. We understand [...]
Save the date: All residents are invited to this year’s annual Village Meeting to be held at 7:30pm on 21st March 2018 at the Whissendine Primary School.
STARS are proud to present Aladdin by Ben Crocker which will take place at the Village Hall on 2nd and 3rd February 2018 at 7.30pm for the evening performances and at 2.30pm for the Saturday matinee. Tickets, priced at £6.00 (£5.00 concessions) will be on sale from the beginning of January at the Village Shop. [...]
Every month in the run up to the Craft & Produce Show, the organisers will share hints and tips relating to one of the categories in the show. Check the Craft and Produce Show page for a complete list of hints and tips. This month Keith Dugmore offers advice about fruit and vegetables … This [...]
On the 18th of December, I met up with the Biffa contractors who were sent to the village to remove moss from the footpaths in Sherrards Close and Hall Close/Foxhill. They demonstrated their “New Device”, which was a strimmer with a rotary wire brush head, and whilst it created mess it did successfully remove the [...]
Leicester Comedy Show "White Lion Roars with Laughter" here on the 22nd February 2018. Tickets £10.00 which includes a FREE pint of Tiger (no substitutions). Purchase your tickets either at the bar or at comedy-festival.co.uk - limited seating. The White Lion Inn hosts a stellar line-up of stand-up comedians including the writer, comedian and TV [...]
Please note the restaurant in the White Lion Inn is closed for food on Sunday evenings only, until February 11th. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. The restaurant is open as usual for the rest of the week.
If anyone is interested in fire walking, sweat lodge and drumming classes - not all at the same time - please call 07848956269.
Dance Fit classes started in January 2018 in Market Overton Bowls Club. All are welcome to learn simple dance routines for fun and fitness. For more information, please call Judy on Whissendine 087.
The Rutland Youth Council would like to invite you to nominate for this year’s Young Peoples Awards which are taking place on Wednesday 7th March from 6pm at the Rutland County Museum. The award recognises and rewards young people who have achieved a great deal and pushed their personal boundaries, whatever they are, demonstrated exceptional [...]
Save the date: Saturday, 1 September 2018 There will be many of your favourite classes and some new ones including the longest runner bean and an item made of recycled materials. We are also introducing a home brew section. For more information contact Sarah (Whissendine 226) or David (Whissendine 008)
We are proud to announce that our weekly curry service has received a 5-star hygiene rating from Rutland County Council (Food Standards Agency - Hygiene Regulation and Legislation). All the meat for our curry is fresh and selected by staff from a supermarket. When we make curry on Thursday the meat still usually has 2 [...]
Rutland CC has confirmed it will endeavour to collect grey bins on Tuesday 2 Jan 2018 or Wednesday 3 Jan 2018 and asks residents of Whissendine to leave their bins out. The missed collection was due to snow and a broken lorry.
The Archer’s Graham Harvey, brings to the stage the true tale of an unlikely Cotswold hero and an enduring romance. What inspires a young Somerset land girl to set off in search of a best selling author in the darkest days of war? The production moves between the 1940s and the current day, reflecting that [...]
Whissendine Pre-school is now open on Wednesday afternoons. Our opening times are 9.15am to 3.15pm Monday through Thursday and 9.15am to 1.15pm on Fridays. For more information, please visit our website.
The following crime has been reported to the police for the month of December 2017. BOTD (Burglary other than dwelling) - 3 x Ryhall Theft - Greetham Theft from vehicle - Langham, 2 x A1, attempt Market Overton Assault - Whissendine, Hambleton, Greetham, Langham Criminal Damage - Ryhall, Hambleton, Little Casterton, Whissendine Bilking (theft fuel [...]
The following crime has been reported to the police on the Rutland North beat for November: Burglary Dwelling - Ryhall Theft of Motor Vehicle - Ryhall and an attempt at Stretton (Both plant machinery on site) Theft from Motor Vehicle - Cottesmore (number plates), 2 x A1, Egleton, Barnsdale, 2 x Langham, 2 x Catalytic [...]
Last year Mace village shop supplied 18 Grasmere Christmas Essentials orders to Whissendine households, all with positive feedback, so why not plan for Christmas now and place your order at the village shop and post office. Please click HERE to download the order forms. Nirav and Nipa Mace village shop
