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) [...]
Road Closure – Station Road
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
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 [...]
Road Closure – Oakham Road
The closure is towards the Langham end of the Oakham Road because works are proposed to be executed on or near the road. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 17th December 2021 to 17th December 2021 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are [...]
Parish Council News
There was an Extra-ordinary meeting on 15th November 2021 to consider the planning application 2021/1263/OUT: ‘Outline Planning Application for the development of up to 66 dwellings, public open space and associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval, other than access (Resubmission of 2020/0172/OUT); Land to The South of Stapleford Road, Whissendine’. The Parish [...]
Peppers – Upcoming Events
Along with our usual tea/ coffee and chat drop-in sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays we have some activity sessions and events coming up. Tuesday November 16th @12:30 Gardening Join us at Oakham Fire Station where we have started a new gardening project. You can get involved with planting, weeding, pruning, painting or just enjoy [...]
North Beat Team Report – October 2021
The following crime have been reported for Rutland North Beat for October 2021: - Assault - Langham x 2, Greetham, Whissendine x 2 Criminal Damage - Langham, Greetham, Stretton, A1 Public Order - Greetham, Thisleton Theft - Essendine, Egleton, Greetham, Clipsham Theft from motor vehicle - A1 x 2 Bilking - Tickencote We continue [...]
Day Care for Adults with Dementia
A villager reports that Lavender Mill Care Services offers day care services for adults living with dementia. They say: "We have discovered Lavender Mill Care Services that operates out of Ashwell Village Hall to be absolutely first class. There are Whissendine ladies who attend on a regular basis and enjoy it greatly. It is a [...]
Lincoln Market Christmas Trip – 5th December
LINCOLN MARKET CHRISTMAS TRIP – 5th December 2021 Leaves The White Lion Inn at 1.00pm returning 20.00 Seat cost 20.50 per seat. Payment to be made in full at time of booking. Call in to secure your seat. Only 17 seats left –!!!! The White Lion Inn Whissendine 01664 474233
Road Closure – Whissendine Lane
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 22nd November 2021 to 26th November 2021 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are on the Road Closures page
County Councillor Update – October 2021
Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward reports: It is always interesting to walk around the village with a visitor and this is what a couple of members of the Neighbourhood Plan group did in October, with Hannah our newly appointed consultant. We had much to show her including the places at risks from flooding, [...]
Craft and Produce 2022
A date for your diary Whissendine Craft and Produce Show Saturday 3rd September 2022 There will be many of your favourite classes and some new ones. A hard copy of the schedule will be coming through you post box in January. The schedule will also be on our website by 1st December. www.whissendine.net/craft-produce-show/ [...]
North Beat Team Report – September 2021
The following crime has been reported to Rutland North Beat for September: - Residential Burglary - Ashwell, Greetham Assault - Cottesmore x 3, Whissendine, Great Casterton, Hambleton, Thisleton Theft - Market Overton, Stretton, Great Casterton Theft from Vehicle - A1 x 4 Bilking (Theft of fuel from garage) - Stretton Public Order - [...]
GRAB Swing Band @ Village Hall
The GRAB Swing Band will be playing at the Village Hall 7:30pm on Saturday 27th November Tickets are available from Mike Dickinson 474611 and Graham Bysouth 474226 or the village shop. TICKETS £15 - Licensed Bar See poster for full information
The White Lion – Macmillan Coffee Morning
?Fantastic News!! Our village has raised a magnificent £277.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support today .? A huge "THANK YOU" to those that donated such beautiful cakes? and many thanks to all who came today to support this amazing charity. Thank you - Yolanda and Chris⭐⭐⭐
The White Lion – closed Tuesday lunches
For the next few months Autumn/Winter The White Lion Inn will not be open for lunch on Tuesdays. The Pub and Kitchen will be open as normal from 5pm Tuesdays. The White Lion Inn Whissendine 01664 474233
Craft and Produce Show AGM
The Craft and Produce Show Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on Thursday 23rd September 2021 starting at 11.00am in St Andrew’s Church and everyone is welcome. For full results for the Craft and Produce Show 2021, see the Craft and Produce Show page
Craft and Produce Show – Results!
Whissendine Craft and Produce Show 2021 Another great show! Whissendine Craft and Produce Show was held Saturday 4th September at our village church of St Andrew. It was another great show with many exhibitors and over 420 exhibits! It is amazing how many talented people live in Whissendine in terms of art, craft, baking, photography [...]
Road Closure – Cow Lane
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 16th September 2021 to 17th September 2021 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are on the Road Closures page
Flower Festival Photos
Mike McSweeney took some stunning photos at the Flower Festival over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Take a look at them on the Flower Festival webpage
North Beat Team Report – August 2021
Dear all, The following crime has been reported for Rutland North Beat for August 2021: - Burglary (Business) - Stretton Theft - Whitwell x 2, Market Overton Theft from Vehicle - A1 x 2 (HGV’s), Greetham Damage to Vehicle - Stretton, A1, Whissendine Public Order Offence - Cottesmore, Ryhall, Langham x 2 Assault [...]
Road Closure – Whissendine Lane, Langham
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 27th September 2021 to 28th September 2021 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are on the Road Closures page
Covid-19 Testing Kits
New testing kits for Covid are available for free in Whissendine. The shop has got them and so has The White Lion. They can both access more if needed. These are the new kits that only require a soft swab to be inserted in the nostril. They only take 15 minutes to give a result [...]
Road Closure – Melton 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 07:00 to 16:00 on 16th September 2021 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are on the Road Closures page
Road Closure – Stanilands
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 15 - 16th September 2021 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are on the Road Closures page
WEG will be at the Craft & Produce Show
Whissendine Environment Group (WEG) The aim of WEG is to take action, through practical projects and community engagement, to make Whissendine a greener, more sustainable and more attractive community to live in. Fellow residents please join us! We need occasional or regular volunteers who can help with projects when able. We also need new members [...]
Craft and Produce Show
Craft and Produce Show Saturday 4th September 2021 St Andrew’s Church 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 [...]
The White Lion is Hiring Staff
We are hiring! at The White Lion Inn We have an opportunity for someone to join our dedicated and busy restaurant and bar team. Flexible shifts to include evenings and weekends; rate of pay dependant on experience! The Bar position is full time/ Restaurant position is part time - both are permanent positions - Please [...]
Flower Festival
Whissendine's 2021 Flower Festival with the theme "A Moment in Time" will be held St Andrew’s Church on the August Bank Holiday Weekend Saturday 28th August: 10am to 5pm Sunday 29th August: 10am to 5pm with Songs of Praise at 5 .30 pm Monday 30th August: 10am to 5pm with Produce stall Light refreshments available [...]
Whissendine Environment Group
The Whissendine Environment Group will be meeting on 20th August at 3pm in the garden of The White Lion. New members are very welcome! Anyone wishing to know more prior to the meeting can contact us via email or telephone the chairman - Paul Harris on 07809 560662.
Peppers – A Community Mental Health Hub
Peppers are a local mental health group based on Oakham High Street, providing support across Rutland and Melton Mowbray. Have you been struggling with your mental health? Have you been feeling isolated, lonely or in need of a listening ear? Pepper's- A Safe Place aims to provide anyone struggling with their mental health a space [...]
Simply Divine Retreat – Sports Club
These are some pictures from the recent Walking in Beauty ladies retreat and Firewalking event from Simply Divine with Diane Gower Latest news: New ladies Mind Body Spiritual Retreats for ladies start September 2021
North Beat Team Report – July 2021
The following crime has been reported to the police for Rutland North beat for July 2021: - Assault - Exton, Great Casterton x2, Langham, Market Overton, Ryhall, Greetham Theft - Cottesmore x 3, Whitwell x 5, Great Casterton, Langham, Exton Theft from Vehicle - Ryhall, Essendine, A1 layby Criminal Damage - Ryhall, Essendine Public Order [...]
Feast Week 2
The Feast Week programme is out! Click here for the full programme Big Quiz Duck Race UK Bjorn @ The White Lion Spot the Weather Vane Wine Tasting
Self-guided village walk in Whissendine
As part of its Festival of Archaeology (17 July - 1 August), the Council for British Archeology has published a self-guided walking tour of Whissendine. To download the guide, see the CBA webpage and scroll down to find the link to the pdf file Self Guided village walk in Whissendine Rutland
An Intent To Rob @ White Lion Inn
The comedy play An Intent To Rob will be at the White Lion 12-14th August at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6, available from the White Lion or call 07955 213327 Performances will be outside in a marquee
North Beat Team Report – June 2021
The following crimes have been reported on the Rutland North Beat for the month of June 2021: - Burglary (Residential) - Ryhall Burglary (Business) - Greetham Theft of Vehicle - Ryhall, Hambleton Theft from Vehicle - Market Overton, Stretton, A1 x 2 Theft - Cottesmore x 2, Whissendine, Langham Assault - Cottesmore x 3 [...]
Bats in Churches Project
The nocturnal survey on 28th May went well. The surveyors confirmed where the Natterer’s bats were roosting in the western end of the nave ceiling and where they exit and return to the church via the kitchen area (primary) and the lady chapel (secondary). 61 Natterer’s bats emerged from the church in _ total, which [...]
Whissendine Open Gardens – 4th July
There will still be some Open Gardens on Sunday 4th July even though Feast W/end has been postponed. So come along anytime between 10 a.m & 4 p.m . Start at 66, Main Street to leave a donation for the village funds. See how our 'Horseshoes' pub car park is now a wildlife garden. There [...]
Feast Week Postponement
It was hoped to have celebrated Feast Week free of restrictions in July, but sadly, that was not to be. Rather than cancel Feast Week 2021, some events will go ahead as planned in July and the rest will be scheduled for Feast Week 2 starting Saturday 21 st August to Sunday 29 th August, [...]
POSTPONED – Childrens Treasure Hunt – Spot the Weather Vane!
Due to the unexpected extension of covid lockdown restrictions, the plan for Feast Week 2021 has changed. Some events will go ahead in July and others will be postponed to August. Fancy a game for all the family? It’s free and gives you a chance to get safely out and about in the village!! From [...]
County Councillor Update (May 2021)
Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward reports: Many of you will be aware that Rutland Councillors recently voted by a narrow margin to reject the terms of a Government (HIF) grant of £29.4m for infrastructure to enable the re-development of St George’s Barracks at North Luffenham with 2,215 new homes in a so-called ‘garden [...]
North Beat Team Report – May 2021
The following crime has been reported for Rutland North beat for May 2021: - Burglary (residential) - Whissendine Burglary (business) - Toll Bar (attempt) Vehicle Crime - Cottesmore, Greetham, A1 x 6 Theft - Whitwell, Langham, Stretton, Whissendine Assault - Stretton, Cottesmore, Ryhall Public Order - Little Casterton, Cottesmore, Ryhall Criminal Damage - Langham, [...]
Ashwell Level Crossing Closed at Night 10-14 May
All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Whissendine Road for the full length of the level crossing. It is anticipated the works will take 4 nights. The closure shall come into force when the appropriate signs and diversion route are erected on site. The duration of the Closure [...]
North Beat Team Report – April 2021
The following crime has been reported on Rutland North beat for April 2021: - Theft - Stretton, Ryhall x2, Egleton, Market Overton Theft from vehicle - A1 x4, Langham, Whissendine, Little Casterton Assault - Thisleton, Langham, Exton, Greetham, Great Casterton x5 Bilking - Stretton (Ram Jam), Great Casterton (Bloody Oaks) Public Order - Hambleton [...]
Rutland Conversation April update
Rutland County Council writes: Future Rutland Conversation is now halfway through the first month of the project. The Future Rutland Conversation has, so far, attracted the attention of more than 4,500 residents who have visited the dedicated engagement platform. From these visits we have received over 1,500 response to our surveys. Through this [...]