News

Whissendine Road Closure

By |2024-03-03T15:33:46+00:00March 3rd, 2024|General news|

During the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Whissendine Road to allow Network Rail to remove and renew Level Crossing. It is anticipated the works will take between 8 and 12 hours on multiple dates. The closure shall come into force when [...]

Village Flooding

By |2024-02-28T11:25:12+00:00February 28th, 2024|General notices, White Lion Inn|

From The White Lion As you know Whissendine floods with every rainfall it seems, causing distress, inconvenience and destruction.  Chris and I along with other residents are going to do our best to get action from RCC and any other persons who have a moral responsibility in dealing with and preventing the flooding. I have [...]

Neighbourhood Development Plan – REFERENDUM 29th Feb 2024

By |2024-02-28T11:26:34+00:00February 11th, 2024|General notices, Neighbourhood Plan, Parish Council|

Following consultation and comments made with residents the Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan(WNP) was finally submitted to Rutland County Council (RCC). Further communication took place and the Steering group submitted several documents including: a Basic Condition statement, A Consultation statements, supporting documents and included all submissions from statutory agencies and residents. The Steering group with permission from [...]

Craft and Produce Show 2024

By |2024-01-13T11:46:08+00:00January 12th, 2024|Craft & Produce Show|

Craft and Produce Show Saturday 31st August By now you should have received the schedule for the 2023 Craft and Produce Show. But you have probably noticed a slight technical glitch.   Some of you may be old enough to remember the Morecambe and Wise piano sketch with Andre Previn and the phrase ‘all the notes [...]

County Councillor Update – January 2024

By |2024-01-03T15:17:54+00:00January 3rd, 2024|Rutland County Council, Ward Councillor|

From your County Councillor Wishing all residents, a Happy and healthy New Year.   Warmer Homes Grants If your home is not very energy efficient and lacks gas central heating, you can apply for this programme for free improvements to be installed which will save money on your energy bills. These upgrades include things like [...]

Alan White, Artist – Teigh Lane

By |2023-09-30T10:51:56+00:00September 30th, 2023|General news|

The following email from Simon in the West Midlands arrived in the Whissendine inbox: I have been going through some of my late father’s possessions and found a picture of Whissendine that I thought may be of interest. I have attached an image of the picture – please note; I have no interest in selling [...]

County Councillor Update – August 2023

By |2023-07-12T14:57:31+00:00July 12th, 2023|Rutland County Council, Ward Councillor|

Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward writes: Whilst outline planning permission has been given for 66 houses off Stapleford Road, the application for the reserved matters, which relates to the density and the layout of the site, will come back to the planning committee for a decision as to whether this is acceptable. At [...]

Vectare Bus Service R4/R4A to and from Peterborough

By |2023-06-14T14:17:18+00:00June 14th, 2023|General news|

The timetable for the Vectare Bus Service R4/R4A to and from Peterborough is being revised due to no passenger usage and from Monday 17 July 2023 will start and terminate in Uppingham (North Street East), and the following areas will no longer be served: Melton Mowbray Burton Lazars Whissendine Langham Barleythorpe Oakham Manton Preston Uppingham, [...]

Whissendine Open Gardens

By |2023-06-14T14:11:12+00:00June 14th, 2023|Feast Week|

Whissendine Open Gardens Sunday 2nd July 10am – 4pm Whissendine is opening its gardens to the public on Sunday 2nd July, there are over a dozen gardens open and preparations to make sure they are in perfect condition would rival Chelsea! Linda Arnold who has organised the event and is pictured above said 'I am really looking [...]

Flower Festival August Bank Holiday

By |2023-08-29T10:09:50+00:00June 13th, 2023|Church, Flower Festival, Village Hall|

Whissendine Church Flower Festival 2023 ‘’Poetry, Verse & Rhyme” Festival open 10am until 5pm August Bank Holiday 26th -28th August Free entry - donations for church funds Produce Stall Monday Light refreshments at the village hall all weekend For full deatils, see the Flower Festival poster

Bus Service Changes 26-30 June

By |2023-06-13T14:51:45+00:00June 13th, 2023|General notices|

Bus Service through Whissendine Monday 26 to Friday 30 June 2023 Due to a road closure between Whissendine and Ashwell on the above dates, the Blands R1 bus service will be diverted and will not be able to serve all of Whissendine. Bus stops in use will be at: Melton Road (as normal) Oakham Road [...]

Whissendine Road Level Crossing Closed

By |2023-06-09T14:04:11+00:00June 9th, 2023|General news|

The effect of the order will be that all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding across the Level Crossing on Whissendine Road to allow Network Rail to complete drainage works. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 16th July 2023 at 21:30 to 17th July 2023 at 05:30 See RCC's Road Closure [...]

Whissendine 6ix Road Closures

By |2023-06-05T13:59:12+00:00June 5th, 2023|General news, Whissendine 6ix|

From 19:25 until 20:35 on 7th July 2023 vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the lengths of road specfied below. Rolling road closure :  The length of road known as Main Street, Whissendine for the distance of 9189 metres. It is anticipated the event will start on 7th July 2023 and the will last [...]

Dog Show – Feast Week

By |2023-05-13T14:06:23+00:00May 13th, 2023|Feast Week, Whissendine Sports Club, Women's Institute|

Fun Dog Show - Saturday 8th July Come and enjoy the fun with or without a dog! 8 Classes so every dog should be able to find one to suit Raffle, tea/coffee and delicious cake for humans Doggie treats for four legged friends For more information, download the Dog Show poster

Stapleford Road Closed

By |2023-04-03T15:26:11+00:00April 3rd, 2023|General notices|

During the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Stapleford Road from Willow Close to Harborough Close The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 18th April 2023 to 3rd May 2023 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details [...]

Coronation Afternoon Tea

By |2023-03-08T16:35:29+00:00March 8th, 2023|Village Hall|

Celebrate the King’s Coronation on Monday 8th May 2023 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Whissendine Village Hall Enjoy home made Sandwiches, Scones and Cakes. Click here for full details Advanced booking and full payment by Wednesday 26th April is essential!! To book your place at £5.00* per person, please call: Annette on 01664 474206 or annettehatton55@gmail.com Sarah [...]

North Beat Team Report – Februray 2023

By |2023-03-01T15:14:15+00:00March 1st, 2023|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

For the  full report see Rutland North Beat Crime & Policing Report THEFT Burglary Residential. -              LANGHAM – Suspect force open rear kitchen window. Untidy search and property stolen. Theft -              CASTERTON COLLEGE – Student reports his coat stolen. -              EMPINGHAM. Road maintenance signs stolen. -              LANGHAM – Car parked overnight during and windscreen frost [...]

Congratulations to our Village Shop!

By |2023-02-17T09:56:31+00:00February 17th, 2023|General news, Mace village shop|

Whissendine Village Shop & Post Offfice is joint runner up in this year's Rutland and Melton’s Favourite Independent Village Shop category. The email from our MP's ofice says: As you were voted by members of our community, I thought it only right to share some of their lovely comments too:  “Friendly and helpful, nothing is [...]

Green Bin collections – Fri 3rd Feb

By |2023-02-03T15:05:50+00:00February 3rd, 2023|General news, General notices|

Service update - Green Bin collections - Fri 3rd Feb Biffa have notified us that the Green bin collection round today has been delayed due to vehicle breakdowns earlier in the week. Therefore the locations in Langham that are due their green bin collection today and Whissendine will be emptied tomorrow Sat 4th Feb. Residents [...]

Rutland North – Policing update January 2023

By |2023-03-01T15:15:16+00:00February 1st, 2023|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

PC BEN ORTON 425 writes: "I am the new beat manager for the North of Rutland" For PC Orton's full report, see the Crime & Policing Report for January 2023 The following crimes were recorded for January 2023: THEFT STRETTON - Suspect enters an insecure workshop on farm land and a thermal rifle scope is [...]

Craft and Produce Show

By |2023-01-10T13:53:37+00:00January 10th, 2023|Craft & Produce Show|

         Whissendine Craft and Produce Show Saturday 3rd September 2022 The schedule for the 2023 Whissendine Craft and Produce Show is out! We hope you like it and will use these short, cold, wintery days to start ordering your flower and vegetable seeds, getting out the crochet hooks and knitting needles and designing your [...]

Ashwell Road Closed

By |2023-01-10T11:19:57+00:00January 10th, 2023|General notices, Whissendine 6ix|

During the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Ashwell Road from Main Street to Whissendine Road. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 30th January 2023 to 31st January 2023 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details [...]

Snow White Panto in Village Hall

By |2023-01-06T14:51:52+00:00January 6th, 2023|STARS, Village Hall|

STARS presents Ben Crocker's pantomime version of the traditional tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Tickets available now - see poster for full details 7:30pm - 9:30pm Wednesday 1st Feb 7:30pm - 9:30pm Friday 3rd Feb 2:30pm - 4:30pm Saturday 4st Feb 7:30pm - 9:30pm Saturday 4st Feb

Neighbourhood Development Plan

By |2022-12-06T10:02:27+00:00December 6th, 2022|General notices, Neighbourhood Plan, Parish Council|

Public Consultation Whissendine Neighbourhood Development Plan, Regulation-14, Town and Country Planning, England Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulation 2012. Whissendine Parish Council supported by the Whissendine Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group are undertaking the formal pre-submission consultation of the draft neighbourhood development plan for Whissendine. The Public Consultation will run from 12:00hrs Tuesday 6th December 2022 to 12:00hrs [...]

Ashwell Road Closed

By |2022-12-02T15:52:35+00:00December 2nd, 2022|General notices, Whissendine 6ix|

During the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Ashwell Road from Whissendine Road to Station Road. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 5th December 2022 to 6th December 2022 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details [...]

Order Your Christmas Wreath or Spray Now

By |2022-11-18T15:09:34+00:00November 18th, 2022|Church|

Hand made in Whissendine in aid of St Andrew's Church Flower Festival and Citizens Advice Rutland Wreath: £20 Spray/grave arrangement: £10 Workshops: £25 (cost includes all materials and refreshments) Thurs 1st December, 6:30-8:30pm Fri 2nd December, 10am — 12pm and 1 - 3pm Sat 3rd December, 10am — 12pm and 1 - 3pm Order by [...]

County Councillor Update – November 2022

By |2022-11-17T11:38:51+00:00November 17th, 2022|Rutland County Council, Ward Councillor|

Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward writes:   Dear Residents Looking back over 2022, it has certainly been a year of change in national politics. This has also been the case at Rutland County Council, where a new leader of the Council, Lucy Stephenson, was elected in May 2022 and a new Cabinet appointed, [...]

Sale at Village Hall

By |2022-11-08T09:46:14+00:00November 8th, 2022|Village Hall|

Whissendine Village Hall Saturday 26th November 11am to 1:30pm Judy Tullett and Eileen Strick will again be holding a pre-Christmas sale in aid of St.Andrew’s Church and the Village Hall. On sale will be a wide range of items – some beautiful, some practical, but all top quality articles at bargain prices. In addition, following [...]

A Talk about World War 2

By |2022-11-04T13:41:28+00:00November 4th, 2022|Women's Institute|

Tuesday November 15th A talk about World War 2 Speaker Jed Jaggard. A fantastic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable speaker.  An Open Meeting This means anyone can come including men! Cost for non-members is £4 which includes tea and biscuits. Non-members, please arrive at 8pm.

Simply Divine – Upcoming Events

By |2022-10-30T15:13:16+00:00October 30th, 2022|General news|

Simply Divine have a number of wonderful retreats and international guests coming up at the Sports Club. Here's a list and for more information, please go to their website at Simply Divine Wellbeing CIC (not for profit) or their FaceBook page And something to celebrate: Simply Divine have also just had backing from the lottery [...]

Long Clawson Land Charity

By |2022-10-12T14:18:28+00:00October 12th, 2022|General notices|

The purpose of the Long Clawson Land Charity is to provide a little extra for those in Whissendine who are in need. Eligibility criteria apply to meet greatest need and to comply with the intentions of the generous donors who made this possible. An application form can be downloaded from the link below Application Form [...]

Craft & Produce Show

By |2022-09-12T14:25:13+00:00September 12th, 2022|Craft & Produce Show|

The Craft and Produce Show Whissendine Craft and Produce Show was held on Saturday 3rd September at St Andrew’s Church. It was another great show with 86 exhibitors and over 460 exhibits and the Church looked magnificent again with so much colour and wonderful scents. For full results and photographs, see the Craft and Produce [...]

County Councillor Update – August 2022

By |2022-08-15T15:23:25+00:00August 15th, 2022|Rutland County Council, Ward Councillor|

Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward reports: Ward Councillor Update – August 2022 Please take part in the first stage of consultation on Rutland’s new Local Plan, and have your say on planning issues and the future development of our county. This Issues and Options consultation runs until 4pm on Friday 16 September 2022 [...]

Bus Service update

By |2022-07-19T10:15:17+00:00July 19th, 2022|General notices|

Centrebus RF1 Service Wednesday 20 July to Friday 12 August 2022 A series of road work and closures are scheduled in Langham during the above dates which will impact on the Centrebus RF1 service between Melton Mowbray and Oakham. Burley Road in Langham will be closed so this bus service will have to follow a [...]

Road Closure – Whissendine 6ix

By |2022-06-17T14:52:29+00:00June 17th, 2022|General notices, Whissendine 6ix|

On 8th July all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of roads known as:  Melton Road from Walton Close to Oakham Road Oakham Road from Melton Road to Stapleford Road Main Street from Oakham Road junction to Ashwell Road Stapleford Road from Oakham Road to the county boundary with Leicestershire Whissendine Road [...]

Road Closure – Hall Close

By |2022-05-15T15:25:56+00:00May 15th, 2022|General notices|

The closure is to enable a Jubilee event to take place The duration of the Closure shall be from 13:00 to 18:00 on 5th June. All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along Hall Close from Foxhill to Hortons Lane. See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are [...]

Open Gardens

By |2022-05-14T14:36:52+00:00May 14th, 2022|Feast Week|

Whissendine Open Gardens Sunday 10th July 10am – 4pm This successful event is taking place again as part of the village annual Feast Week celebrations. Many villagers are opening their gardens to the public for the first time. Refreshments served all day in the village hall. Maps can be purchased from the Green in the [...]

WEG Litter Pick

By |2022-04-25T15:09:34+00:00April 25th, 2022|Whissendine Environmental Group|

Whissendine Environment Group conducted a litter pick on April 23rd. We had a good turn-out of volunteers and collected 26 bags of rubbish from all the village approach roads. We would like to thank all the volunteers and would like to encourage any residents who wish to take part in any future activities to get [...]

Road Closure – Whissendine Road

By |2022-03-23T14:55:17+00:00March 23rd, 2022|General notices|

The closure is to enable Severn Trent Water to undertake new clean water connection works The closures are to enable Network Rail to undertake drainage installation and jetting works. The duration of the Closures shall be as follows: 21:45 on 9th April 2022 to 12:15 on 10th April 2022 21:30 on 17th April 2022 to [...]

£150 Government Council Tax Energy Rebate

By |2022-03-22T15:43:45+00:00March 22nd, 2022|Rutland County Council, Ward Councillor|

Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward writes: £150 Government Council Tax Energy Rebate  Some information below on the rebates which will be paid by the Council in April. Who is eligible?  Households in Council Tax bands A to D will receive the £150 rebate. You can find your band on your Council Tax bill [...]

Whissendine Environment Group

By |2022-03-17T13:44:28+00:00March 17th, 2022|Whissendine Environmental Group|

Whissendine Environment Group The aim of WEG is to take action, through small practical projects and community engagement, to make Whissendine a greener, more sustainable and more attractive community to live in. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 11th May 2022 6.30 pm in The White Lion Function Room New members, previous attendees [...]

Spring Litter Pick

By |2022-03-17T13:41:21+00:00March 17th, 2022|Whissendine Environmental Group|

Whissendine Environment Group Spring Litter Pick Do you have a couple of hours to spare? Come and join us on Saturday April 23rd at 10.30 on the Village Green. Let’s tidy up our beautiful village – ready for the summer and the Jubilee bunting! We have some high-vis vests, and a few helping-hand tools to [...]

North Beat Team Report – Februray 2022

By |2022-03-07T15:50:19+00:00March 7th, 2022|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

The following crimes have been reported on Rutland North Beat for February 2022: - Burglary (Business)                         -              Ryhall, Stretton Theft of Motor Vehicle                  -              Burley Theft from Motor Vehicle            -              Langham, Greetham, A1 x 4 Theft                                                     -              Stretton, Cottesmore, Great Casterton, Ryhall x 2 Assault                                                 -              Cottesmore x 2, Langham Criminal Damage                              -              Egleton, Ryhall [...]

North Beat Team Report – December 2021

By |2022-01-30T14:51:10+00:00January 30th, 2022|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

The following crime was reported for December 2021 on Rutland North Beat: - Burglary Dwelling                             -              Langham x 2 Assault                                                 -              Market Overton, Essendine, Whissendine x 2, Stretton x 2, Cottesmore Theft from Vehicle                          -              A1, Toll Bar x 2, Greetham Criminal Damage                              -              Whissendine, Stretton, Whitwell, Market Overton Theft                                                     -              Whitwell, Tickencote, Cottesmore Public [...]

County Councillor Update – January 2022

By |2022-01-21T11:35:39+00:00January 21st, 2022|Rutland County Council, Ward Councillor|

Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward reports: The start of the new year is budget setting time at Rutland County Council when the annual budget for 2022/23 is drawn up and Councillors will vote (on 28th February) on the rate of council tax and the level of fees and charges for council services for [...]

Speed Restriction – Mount Pleasant Hill

By |2022-01-04T13:51:38+00:00January 4th, 2022|General notices|

There is to be a Temporary Speed Restriction on Mount Pleasant Hill because works are proposed to be executed on or near the road. All vehicles will be subject to a temporary speed limit of not more than 10mph under convoy along the length of road known as Mount Pleasant Hill from the junction with [...]

Road Closure – Whissendine Lane from Melton Road to Oakham Road

By |2022-01-04T13:43:31+00:00January 4th, 2022|General notices|

The closure is to enable Tarmac to undertake patching works on behalf of Rutland County Council. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 17th January 2022 to 18th January 2022 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are on the Road Closures page  

Craft and Produce Show

By |2021-12-14T16:27:00+00:00December 14th, 2021|Craft & Produce Show|

         Whissendine Craft and Produce Show Saturday 3rd September 2022 There are many of your favourite classes and some new ones.  A hard copy of the schedule will be coming through you post box in January and can also be downloded from www.whissendine.net/craft-produce-show/ For more information contact Sarah (474226) or David (474008)          [...]

Road Closure – Station Road

By |2021-12-09T12:06:12+00:00December 9th, 2021|General notices|

The closure is to enable Severn Trent Water to undertake new clean water connection works The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 5th January 2022 to 7th January 2022 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are on the Road Closures page  

North Beat Team Report – November 2021

By |2021-12-03T16:20:32+00:00December 3rd, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

  Burglary Business                     -              Langham, Stretton, Cottesmore Theft of Motor Vehicle             -              Stretton, Exton Theft from Motor Vehicle        -              Cottesmore, Langham, A1 x 2 Theft                                             -              Ryhall x 3, Stretton, Greetham x 2, Whitwell Criminal Damage                       -              Ryhall, Stretton x 3, Market Overton x 2, Exton, Barnsdale Assault                                          -              Langham x 2, Great Casterton [...]

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