Policing Report – February 2025
Rutland North Newsletter
Ward Councillor Update – February 2025
February 2025 Questionnaire about repairs and maintenance of Housing Association properties. Closes 28th February If you live in a property owned by a Housing Association, please help us by completing this questionnaire by the end of the month. The responses will be used to compile a report to present to local Housing Associations. The survey [...]
Craft and Produce Show
Whissendine Craft and Produce Show Saturday 30th August 2025 Something for everyone Artists, gardeners, photographers, crafters, bakers and flower arrangers. You can join the fun if you live in Whissendine, if you are a member of a village organisation (e.g. WI, choir, brownies or rainbows ), a pupil at the school or pre-school or you [...]
Whissendine Flooding
In December 2024 Trent Rivers Trust held a meeting at the village hall to discuss the work they're planning upstream to slow the flow of water into the village. Afterwards they sent out some information - pages 7,8 & 9 apply specifically to Whissendine. Click here to download Trent Rivers Trust Whissendine flooding information Photo [...]
Ward Councillor Update – January 2025
Wishing all residents a Happy and peaceful New Year Do you live in a Housing Association property? Rutland County Councillors have been concerned about the quality and timeliness of repairs and maintenance in Housing Association properties and have set up a panel to look at this issue. We would like to hear from you about [...]
Advanced notification of overnight maintenance work – A1
From the Highways Agency: I'm writing to inform you of some upcoming essential works along the A1. We’ll be carrying out safety improvements and maintenance work between South Witham and Little Ponton. Our work will include resurfacing, road markings, replacing the roadside signage and vegetation clearance. Once completed, road users will benefit from a safer [...]
Feast Week Announcement!
Join us for Whissendine Feast Week 2025 A celebration of community, tradition, and fun! Date: Saturday 5th to Saturday 12th July Location: Whissendine Village Mark your calendars for a week filled with exciting events, family-friendly activities, delicious food, and local entertainment. More details to come — don’t miss out on this annual tradition! Download the [...]
Christmas Wreath making at St. Andrew’s Church
To everyone who bought wreaths and arrangements, booked a workshop, provided greenery from their gardens, volunteered at the church and helped in any other way THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT We ran 12 workshops for 92 people and made and sold 94 wreaths, sprays and grave arrangements. And we raised just over £3,600. A [...]
The White Lion – Christmas Dates & Times
14th December from 6pm Whissendine Carol Singers 15th December Children’s Magic Show and Santa 4.30pm-5.30pm (to secure your child’s place please contact the pub) 24th December – Christmas Eve – bar open all day – Kitchen 12pm-2.15pm – 5.30pm -8pm 25th December Christmas Day – Bar open 12-2pm 26th December Boxing Day – Carvery 12-3pm [...]
Advanced notification of maintenance work – A1
From National Highways Customer Contact Centre Advanced notification of essential maintenance work - A1 South of Grantham resurfacing and safety improvements I’m writing to inform you of some upcoming maintenance work on the A1, between South Witham and Little Ponton. During the scheme of work, we’ll be resurfacing and refreshing road markings, improving signage, clearing [...]
Closure of Stapleford Road
The effect of the order will be that during the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Stapleford Road while Mulberry Homes carry out development related works. The duration of the Closure shall be for a maximum period of six months from 8th [...]
Christmas Wreath making at St. Andrew’s Church
This Christmas get creative, have fun, and make something personal for your home when you join our popular Christmas wreath making workshops. *REGULAR Wreath Making SESSIONS (individual places) Wednesday 27th November - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 28th November 10am – 12.00 noon Friday 29th November - 10am to 12:00noon, 1pm to 3pm Saturday 30th November [...]
Order Your Christmas Wreath, Spray or Grave Arrangement
The Flower Festival Committee and Friends will personally make your order using local foliage and all are handmade at St Andrew’s Church. Christmas Wreaths (£25) Hanging Sprays (£12.50) and Grave Arrangements (£10) For full details and contacts, download the poster Raising funds for St. Andrew’s Church and Citizens Advice Bureau, Rutland
Ward Councillor Update – October 2024
Rutland’s new Local Plan (2021-2041) is on track to go out for a final consultation this month before submission to the government for examination in early 2025. This Final Submission Draft (Regulation 19) will not ask for views on alternative options but is a final chance to comment specifically on whether the Plan is legally [...]
Closure at Roundabout, Aswell Road
They're closing the access to Oakham past Rutland Garden Centre for a few days in October, diversion through Whissendine. The duration of the Closure shall be from 24th October 2024 to 28th October 2024, overnight. See RCC's Road Closure notice for full details
Rutland Morris – change of date
There's been a change to the schedule - Rutland Morris will now be dancing at the White Lion on Wednesday 14 August
Speed Reduction – Stapleford Road
Vehicles will be restricted to proceeding along the length of road known as Stapleford Road, Whissendine, at no greater speed than 30mph. It is anticipated the works will take 182 days from 9th September 2024 to 9th March 2025. See RCC's Road Closure notice for full details
Road Closure – Pickwell Lane
All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding Pickwell Lane from Oakham Road to Mount Pleasant Hill to allow carriageway repairs. The duration of the Closure shall be from 10th September 2024 to 12th September 2024 and from 17th September to 19th September 2024. See RCC's Road Closure notice for full details
Dog Show 2024 – Photos & Results
Click here for photos & results from the WI Dog Show!
Summer Bus Promotion
Under 18? Hop on a bus from Rutland this summer for £1 single or £2 return See RCC's leaflet for full deatils
Grapevine – July
To download a pdf copy of Grapevine, the village newsletter, click on the link below. July's Grapevine
Ward Councillor Update – July 2024
This month brings to an end all the general election political campaigning of the last 6 weeks with the results determining which party will lead the next UK government. If you are reading this before 4th July, do vote- (even though you may be fed up with all politicians!)- this forms the basis of our [...]
Whissendine Open Gardens 7th July
Whissendine Open Gardens Sunday 7th July 10am – 4pm This successful event is taking place again as part of the village annual Feast Week celebrations. With over 12 beautiful gardens open to the public, garage sales, crafts and games on the village green, there is something for everyone. Refreshments served all day in the village hall. [...]
Road Closed for Whissendine 6ix
Traffic through the village will be restricted during the Whissendine 6ix. From 19:25 until 20:35 on 12th July 2024 there will be a rolling road closure for a distance of 9189 metres. The rolling road closure route will be via Main Street, Station Road, From Glebe Road To Station Road, Holygate Road, Whissendine Road, Stapleford [...]
Bus Service Changes
Phase 2 of the construction of the Melton Bypass will shortly commence, and the A606 between Melton and Burton Lazars will be closed from Monday 1 July to Sunday 25 August 2024. Therefore the R1 bus service will have to be diverted at Whissendine and will travel along Stapleford Road and onto the B676 Saxby [...]
Dog Show – Feast Week
Fun Dog Show - Saturday 6th July Enter your dog for one or more of the nine FUN classes, including best oldie (dog over 8 yrs), waggiest tail, best rescue and best trick. Cost £1 per dog per class — cash preferred if possible. For more information, download the Dog Show poster
Crime & Policing Report – May 2024
Crime and Policing Report Rutland Police Newsletter
Crime & Policing Report – April 2024
Crime and Policing Report Rutland Police Newsletter
Rutland Morris
Rutland Morris will be dancing at the White Lion on Tuesday 17 August at 7.30pm Download the poster
Crime & Policing Report – March 2024
Crime and Policing Report Rutland Police Newsletter
Stapleford Road Closed
The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: 24th May 2024 The effect of the order will be that during the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Stapleford Road to allow Openreach safe access for a pole replacement. See RCC's Road [...]
Ichthyosaur – the Rutland Dragon
The WI has booked Joe Davis to give a talk on the Ichthyosaur also known as the Rutland Red Dragon which was discovered at Rutland Water. This will be an Open Meeting so everyone is invited, with guests paying £4, to include tea/coffee, biscuits and a warm welcome! 16th April 7.30pm Whissendine Village Hall
Flooding Survey
Rutland County Council has has set up a Winter Flooding survey. If you've been affected by the flooding in the village this year, please take a few minutes to offer your opinion. The survey closes at 5pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024. Flooding Survey
Crime & Policing Report – February 2024
Crime and Policing Report Rutland Police Newsletter
Whissendine Road Closure
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
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 [...]
Crime & Policing Report – January 2024
Crime and Policing Report Rutland Police Newsletter
Neighbourhood Development Plan – REFERENDUM 29th Feb 2024
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 [...]
The Oakham Canal Project
Whissendine WI havean Open Meeting with Paul Dadford coming to talk about the Oakham Canal Project 8pm Tuesday 20th February Click here for more information
Craft and Produce Show 2024
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
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 [...]
The White Lion – Seasonal Opening Times
Click here to download the White Lion's opening times over the Christmas and New Year holidays The White Lion Inn Whissendine 01664 474233
Station Road Closed
The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 22nd January 2024 to 24th January 2024. During the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Station Road to allow Severn Trent Water to complete a Boundary box Install 25mm and Meter. See [...]
Whissendine Main Street Closed. A606 closed
Please see attached photo of A606 in Langham and emergency closure notice for Whissendine Main Street, effective immediately Closure notice
Bus Diversions 16 – 27 October
Due to roadworks in Langham there will be disruption to the bus service through Whissendine Monday 16 to Friday 27 October 2023 See the Passenger Notice for details
Crime & Policing Report – September 2023
Crime and Policing Report Rutland Newsletter
Alan White, Artist – Teigh Lane
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 [...]
Crime & Policing Report – August 2023
Crime and Policing Report Rutland newsletter
Pickwell Lane Closed
The effect of the order will be that during the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Pickwell Lane to allow Severn Trent Water to complete a new clean water connection. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 6th November [...]
Craft and Produce Show
Craft and Produce Show Saturday 2nd September St Andrew’s Church Art, fruit & veg, photographs, craft, baking and flower arrangements Join the fun by entering or come along after 2pm to view and enjoy tea & cakes in the church
The Nook Closed
The effect of the order will be that during the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as The Nook to allow Severn Trent Water to complete SewerRepairs and Maintenance. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 12th September to 15th [...]
Crime & Policing Report – July 2023
Rutland North Beat Crime & Policing Report North Rutland Beat Officers
Stapleford Road Closed
The effect of the order will be that during the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Stapleford Road to allow BT Openreach Engineer Access. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 6th September 2023 from 09:30 to 15:30. The [...]
Bingo Night
Bingo Night in the Village Hall on Friday 28th July Download full details
Dog Show – Photos & Results
Click here for photos & results from the WI Dog Show!
County Councillor Update – August 2023
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 [...]
Whissendine 6ix – Results
The results are in! Wissendine 6ix Results
Crime & Policing Report – June 2023
Rutland North Beat Crime & Policing Report
Horace Snary, Whissendine Cricketer
Jonathan Farmer has published his book about Horace Snary who was born in Whissendine and became "the finest of all Rutland cricketers". For details about the book and where to get hold of a copy, download this pdf file (Photo from the book, of Whissendine CC, mid-1930s)
Vectare Bus Service R4/R4A to and from Peterborough
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
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
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
Flower Festival Preview
Preview the displays, meet the arrangers, and enjoy drinks, canapes & poetry readings by Caroline Aston on Friday 25th August. Advance Preview Tickets £10 each For full details, see the Flower Festival Preview poster
Bus Service Changes 26-30 June
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 [...]
The Nook Closed
The effect of thc order will be that all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the The Nook to allow Severn Trent Water to complete a Hydrant Renew. It is anticipated the works will take 3 days. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 19th July 2023 to 21st July 2023 [...]
Whissendine Road Level Crossing Closed
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 [...]
North Beat Team Report – May 2023
Rutland North Beat Crime & Policing Report
Feast Week Programme
The Feast Week programme can be downloaded here
Whissendine 6ix Road Closures
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 [...]
Ashwell Road Closed
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 to enable Tarmac to undertake drainage works. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 26th June 2023 to 30th June 2023 See RCC's [...]
Dog Show – Feast Week
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
Garage Sale Trail – Feast Week
The Garage Sale Trail on Sunday 2nd July runs alongside Whissendine Opens Gardens. Refreshments will be available in the village hall. For more information, download the Garage Sale Train poster
North Beat Team Reports – April 2023
Rutland North Beat Crime & Policing Report Rutland Newsletter
Informal Reminder of Vacancy on Parish Council
Since the last election a vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for Whissendine Parish Council. See Notice for details
North Beat Team Reports – March 2023
Rutland North Beat Crime & Policing Report Rutland Newsletter
Stapleford Road Closed
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
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 [...]
Fashion Show & Shopping
Wednesday 5th April 2023 7.30 pm Whissendine Village Hall (doors 7pm) Cost £5 includes a glass of wine Lots of bargains to buy on the night Tickets available from Whissendine village shop, 474226 or gandsbysouth@hotmail.com See Poster for full details Whissendine WI
North Beat Team Report – Februray 2023
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!
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 [...]
Voting at Elections
In order to vote, in future people on the electoral roll will need to show ID at the polling station. For those with a passport or photo driving license that should be no problem.... for those without photo ID there will be some preparation needed before voting day. To make things easier all the information [...]
Green Bin collections – Fri 3rd Feb
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
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 [...]
Feast Week 2023
If you are organising an event during Feast Week, please contact one of the Feast Week committee, before the end of April 2023, with your event details. We need to know the event name, contact details, date, location, timing and any ticket pricing to ensure that it is included in the Feast Week programme. Graham [...]
Craft and 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
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
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
Santa visited us!
On Tuesday Santa travelled around the village with the Melton Mowbray Round Table! Thanks to James Greenberry for the photo
Neighbourhood Development Plan
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
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
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
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, [...]