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
Crime & Policing Report – December 2023
Crime and Policing Report
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 [...]
Crime & Policing Report – November 2023
Crime and Policing Report
Crime & Policing Report – October 2023
Crime and Policing Report
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 [...]
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, [...]
Sale at 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
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
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
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 [...]
Wine Tasting at the Village Hall
Friday 7 th October from 7:30pm “Old friends from New places” Ticket numbers are limited so get yours NOW!! See poster for details
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 [...]
Lockdown in Little Grimley
STARS presents two one-act plays on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd September 2022 at 7:30pm in the Village Hall Tickets available now
County Councillor Update – August 2022
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
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 [...]
Courier Fraud
There have been a couple of reports in the Rutland area of Courier Fraud. This is a scam where criminals pretend to be police officers or your bank, tricking victims into providing bank details. Download the CrimeStoppers leaflet on how to prevent Courier Fraud
Road Closure – 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 [...]
Afternoon Tea at No.2
Afternoon Tea at No.2 See poster for full details
Duck Race
Duck Race 3rd July See poster for full details
Family Game – Find The Crown
Feast Week Family Game - Find The Crown See poster for full details
GRAB Band
GRAB Band 2nd July Village Hall See poster for full details
TAKE THIS – Tribute Band
TAKE THIS Tribute Band Saturday 9th July, The White Lion Inn See poster for full details
Toy Sale
Toy Sale 9th July Village Hall See poster for full details
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting 4th July in the Village Hall See poster for full details
Road Closure – Hall Close
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 [...]
Whissendine Yoga – Free taster class
Taster class for Hatha and Yin yoga Yoga classes will start in the Village Hall from June, run by George Bicknell. There's a free taster class available - see poster and more more detailed information in the files here: yoga class poster yoga class info
Open Gardens
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
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 [...]
Whissendine’s Got Talent!
As part of Feast Week celebrations come along and show us what you can do at Whissendine's Got Talent in the Village Hall on 6th July 2022, 6pm
STARS AGM
STARS AGM willl be on 4th May 2022, 8pm in the Village Hall. STARS is Whissendine's amateur dramatic group and everyone is welcome to the AGM, whether or not you have been involved before.
Whissendine 6ix
This year will be the 35th year that the Whissendine 6ix has been run. It's a great spectacle and is one of the mainstays of Feast Week, usually attracting 300 runners. This year the event will on 8th July at 7.30pm and anybody over the age of 15 on race night is welcome, but must [...]
Road Closure – Whissendine Road
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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) [...]