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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 [...]

By |2021-11-20T11:38:11+00:00November 20th, 2021|General notices|

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 [...]

By |2021-11-16T13:21:28+00:00November 16th, 2021|Parish Council|

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 [...]

By |2021-11-16T12:01:23+00:00November 16th, 2021|General news|

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 [...]

By |2021-11-12T15:06:16+00:00November 12th, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

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 [...]

By |2021-11-06T16:03:26+00:00November 5th, 2021|General news|

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

By |2021-11-04T14:57:38+00:00November 4th, 2021|White Lion Inn|

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  

By |2021-11-02T16:17:44+00:00November 2nd, 2021|General notices|

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, [...]

By |2021-10-15T15:31:34+00:00October 15th, 2021|Rutland County Council, Ward Councillor|

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/ [...]

By |2021-10-05T14:24:39+00:00October 5th, 2021|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                                                       -              [...]

By |2021-10-05T11:08:13+00:00October 5th, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

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

By |2021-09-24T15:43:34+00:00September 24th, 2021|Village Hall|

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⭐⭐⭐

By |2021-09-24T15:36:43+00:00September 24th, 2021|White Lion Inn|

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  

By |2021-09-24T15:34:33+00:00September 24th, 2021|White Lion Inn|

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  

By |2021-09-10T15:05:59+00:00September 10th, 2021|Craft & Produce Show|

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 [...]

By |2021-09-10T15:03:05+00:00September 8th, 2021|Craft & Produce Show|

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  

By |2021-09-07T13:55:51+00:00September 7th, 2021|General notices|

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                                                 [...]

By |2021-09-04T10:59:53+00:00September 4th, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

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  

By |2021-09-01T14:49:05+00:00September 1st, 2021|General notices|

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 [...]

By |2021-09-01T14:45:24+00:00September 1st, 2021|Covid-19|

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  

By |2021-08-26T14:52:48+00:00August 26th, 2021|General notices|

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  

By |2021-08-26T14:50:59+00:00August 26th, 2021|General notices|

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 [...]

By |2021-08-21T15:29:49+00:00August 21st, 2021|Whissendine Environmental Group|

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 [...]

By |2021-08-21T14:31:14+00:00August 21st, 2021|Craft & Produce Show|

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 [...]

By |2021-08-20T14:09:22+00:00August 20th, 2021|White Lion Inn|

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 [...]

By |2021-08-14T12:43:57+00:00August 14th, 2021|Flower Festival|

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.

By |2021-08-06T13:55:25+00:00August 6th, 2021|General news|

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 [...]

By |2021-08-06T10:58:36+00:00August 6th, 2021|General news|

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

By |2021-08-06T10:50:48+00:00August 6th, 2021|Whissendine Sports Club|

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                                   [...]

By |2021-08-06T10:43:22+00:00August 6th, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

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

By |2021-07-14T14:29:27+00:00July 14th, 2021|General news|

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 [...]

By |2021-07-06T14:22:22+00:00July 6th, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

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 [...]

By |2021-07-05T13:53:22+00:00July 5th, 2021|Church, General news|

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 [...]

By |2021-06-23T10:04:23+00:00June 23rd, 2021|Feast Week|

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, [...]

By |2021-06-24T12:33:26+00:00June 17th, 2021|Covid-19, Feast Week|

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 [...]

By |2021-06-17T15:00:33+00:00June 15th, 2021|Feast Week|

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 [...]

By |2021-06-08T14:03:54+00:00June 8th, 2021|Rutland County Council, Ward Councillor|

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, [...]

By |2021-06-04T14:01:27+00:00June 4th, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

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 [...]

By |2021-05-09T14:02:06+00:00May 9th, 2021|General notices|

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 [...]

By |2021-04-28T14:31:15+00:00April 28th, 2021|Rutland Conversation|

Rutland Conversation

From Thursday 1 April, Rutland County Council will be launching the Future Rutland Conversation, a new community engagement campaign designed to capture people’s views and aspiration for the county’s future.  Everyone’s voice counts, from those who live and work in Rutland to businesses and visitors to the county. Over the eight-week engagement period, Rutland County [...]

By |2021-04-28T14:32:40+00:00April 20th, 2021|Rutland Conversation|

North Beat Team Report – March 2021

The following crime has been reported on Rutland North Beat for March 2021: - Vehicle Crime                                                    -              Langham (number plates), Stretton Theft                                                                    -              Langham x 2, Essendine, Great Casterton, Greetham Assault                                                                -              Ryhall x 2, Exton Business Burglary                                             -              Great Casterton Criminal Damage                                              -              Hambleton Public Order                                                       -              Ryhall, Great Casterton   [...]

By |2021-04-09T15:42:19+00:00April 9th, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

The White Lion Inn Update

The White Lion Inn ?????????????????????????  We are re-opening our doors on the 18th May at 5pm for inside and outside drinking/dining. Booking is advisable as we anticipate being busy. Call 01664 474233 to book – We are so looking forward to seeing you all again. Best wishes Yolanda, Chris and our Team. As before Covid [...]

By |2021-04-09T15:02:16+00:00April 9th, 2021|Covid-19, White Lion Inn|

Bus Service update

The road closure and diversion in place during Monday 12th April to Monday 5th July due to repair work being undertaken by Network Rail on Manton Bridge (A6003) will have a knock on effect to public transport. As well as affecting the Centrebus Service RF1, there will need to be a slight temporary adjustment made [...]

By |2021-04-07T14:28:41+00:00April 7th, 2021|General notices|

Ashwell Road Closed 13th April

Ashwell Road will be restricted because works are proposed to be executed on or near the 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 Ashwell Road from the junction with Station Road to [...]

By |2021-04-07T11:01:46+00:00April 7th, 2021|General notices|

Bus Service changes – Manton Bridge repairs

As you may be aware, Manton Road A6003 will be subject to a road closure from 12th April to 5th July 2021 whilst Manton Bridge is demolished and re-built by Network Rail, and a diversion route will be in place.  This will affect the Centrebus RF1 service that operates between Corby and Melton Mowbray.  During [...]

By |2021-03-30T15:27:24+00:00March 30th, 2021|General notices|

Easter Bus Times

Message from Karen Newman, Rural Transport Officer of Rutland County Council   All bus services will run to the timetables currently in operation over the Easter period, except as below: ·       CallConnect, Centrebus, Blands – No Service on Good Friday ·       Delaine – Good Friday runs as a Saturday Service

By |2021-03-22T13:05:45+00:00March 22nd, 2021|General news, General notices|

Bats in Churches Project

Churches are important roosting sites for bats and St Andrew’s is home to a long-established maternity colony of Natterer's bats. The church is now working with the Bats in Churches project to find out how the bats are using the church and to find sustainable solutions to reduce the mess, smell and nuisance without harming [...]

By |2021-03-17T13:31:47+00:00March 17th, 2021|Church, General news|

Temporary Parking Restrictions – Main Street

Rutland County Council - Temporary Parking Restriction Notice The effect of the order will be that during the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from parking along the length of road known as Main Street from the junction with Paddock Close to No. 76 Main Street The Parking Restriction is to [...]

By |2021-03-17T13:23:53+00:00March 17th, 2021|General notices|

North Beat Team Report – February 2021

The following crime has been reported for February 2021 for the Rutland North beat: - Theft of vehicle - Tickencote Theft from vehicle - A1 Vehicle crime - Whissendine Criminal Damage - Langham x 2, Burley, Greetham Assault - Langham, Whissendine, Essendine We are still working on our beat priorities identified through consultation and surveys [...]

By |2021-03-07T16:39:21+00:00March 7th, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

Changes to Bus Times

Message from Karen Newman, Rural Transport Officer of Rutland County Council After the government announcement on 22nd February and the roadmap to ease out of lockdown we have been working with our bus operators on re-building our local bus services.  Several changes will come into effect from 8th March 2021 including the reinstatement of the [...]

By |2021-03-06T15:26:09+00:00March 6th, 2021|General news, General notices|

County Councillor Update (March 2021)

Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward reports: Many residents of Whissendine and Teigh have now received their first COVID-19 vaccination. Feedback I have received is that the centre at Catmose is working very efficiently to administer the vaccine and I would like to thank everyone who has volunteered to help in this effort. In [...]

By |2021-03-03T13:37:41+00:00March 3rd, 2021|Covid-19, Ward Councillor|

Main Street Closed 16th-18th February

INFORMATION FOR THE PARISH The Main Street in Whissendine from the bend on Ashwell Road to the Oakham Road/Melton Road junction will be closed for carriageway patching from Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th February 2021.  This will affect the Centrebus Service RF1 which will have to follow a diversion route and the following changes will [...]

By |2021-02-13T15:08:17+00:00February 13th, 2021|General notices|

Temporary Bus Stop Closures Rescheduled

The road works and closure on Burley Road in Langham mentioned below (8th to 10th February) has been re-arranged to Tuesday 2nd to Wednesday 3rd March 2021.  Bus service arrangements will be the same as before. Please be advised that there are two sets of carriageway patching works scheduled for Wednesday 3rd to Friday 5th [...]

By |2021-02-13T15:05:11+00:00January 28th, 2021|General notices|

Road Closure – Stapleford Rd – March

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - Stapleford Road The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 09:30 to 15:30 on 4th March 2021 The closure is to enable Openreach to undertake works on overhead structures. See RCC's Road Closure Notice for details on where the road is closed and diversion the route. Details of upcoming [...]

By |2021-01-28T13:45:03+00:00January 28th, 2021|General notices|

Road Closure – Main Street, February

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - Main Street, Whissendine 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 Main Street from Oakham Road to Ashwell Road. The closure is to enable Tarmac to undertake carriageway patching works [...]

By |2021-01-13T15:32:45+00:00January 13th, 2021|General notices|

Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme

Alison, Chair of the Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme, has sent out this message to WGNS volunteers and to villagers in general. The inevitable 3rd lockdown has been imposed and I wanted to remind you that help with shopping or prescription collections is available in the village, should you need it.  Some of our drivers are [...]

By |2021-01-06T16:01:37+00:00January 6th, 2021|Covid-19, General news, Whissendine Good Neighbours Scheme|

Food Bank Donations

Collection for the Rutland Foodbank in Whissendine A message from our village co-ordinator Kathy who says ‘Our next collection is 13th January.  Items needed are listed below’ UHT Milk and Juice, Bottles of Squash Tinned Fruit Jars of Pasta Sauce Long Life Sponge Puddings Meat Pies (tinned). The collection points are the white boxes found [...]

By |2021-01-06T15:57:00+00:00January 6th, 2021|Church, Covid-19, Mace village shop|

Covid-19 Vaccination Update – 21st December

Dr Hilary Fox, the clinical lead for the Rutland primary care network writes: We are delighted to be starting the Covid vaccination programme this week. The booking process is difficult, and we really need to get patients to give us their mobile numbers if they haven’t already done so. We are sending a text to [...]

By |2020-12-21T15:55:10+00:00December 21st, 2020|Covid-19|

Neighbourhood Plan – update

At the meeting in December, residents heard from Rutland County Council about the process of creating a neighbourhood plan and from the first hand experience from Pat Ovington of Langham and Whissendine resident, Kate Hiseman. Pat was very positive about the benefits to Langham of producing their plan, not just from a strict planning point [...]

By |2020-12-18T10:52:07+00:00December 18th, 2020|Neighbourhood Plan|

Whissendine Sunset

James Greenbery sent in these fantastic photos saying "I just thought I would share a couple of sunset images I took recently on an evening stroll from the village.  As you can clearly see the windmill and the village church  stand out amongst the fantastic colours seen at sunset."

By |2020-12-09T11:39:54+00:00December 9th, 2020|General news|

North Beat Team Report – November 2020

The following crime has been reported to Rutland North beat for November 2020: - Burglary                                                               -              Whissendine, Greetham, Hambleton, Langham Public Order                                                       -              Greetham, Langham x 2 Bilking (drive off from garage)                       -              Tickencote x 2 Theft                                                                     -              Greetham Criminal Damage                                              -              Langham, Whissendine, Great Casterton, Cottesmore Vehicle Crime                                                    -              Whissendine, Cottesmore [...]

By |2021-03-07T16:38:02+00:00December 9th, 2020|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

Health & Care in Rutland – Consultation

Jo Ryder writes: We are inviting Rutland residents to attend an important online event to discuss local experiences of using health and care services.  We are bringing together a panel of health and care professionals to hear from you and answer questions about the provision of care closer to home. During the event we will [...]

By |2020-11-26T15:12:02+00:00November 26th, 2020|General news|

Rutland County Council Covid-19 briefing

Sue Lammin, clerk to Whissendine Parish Council, has issued the following RCC briefing. Latest information 1-7 November: 130 cases per 100k in Rutland, (less than the 182 cases/100k which is National average) 52 cases in Rutland, 21 more than the week before. Outbreaks Some cases in care homes identified by testing. Most cases were asymptomatic. [...]

By |2020-11-13T15:23:46+00:00November 13th, 2020|Covid-19, General notices|

North Beat Team Report – October 2020

The following crime has been reported for Rutland North Beat in October: - Burglary                                                               -              Ashwell, Whissendine Theft of vehicle                                                  -              Cottesmore, Great Casterton Theft from Vehicle                                            -              Ryhall x 4, Essendine x 4, Clipsham x 2, Greetham, Market Overton Theft                                                                     -              Cottesmore, Thisleton, Exton Public Order                                                       -              Cottesmore x [...]

By |2020-11-06T13:38:43+00:00November 6th, 2020|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

Leicester hospitals consultation

The University Hospitals of Leicester have been awarded £450 million to reconfigure their 3 hospitals.  They have now started the necessary public consultation which will run until 21st December 2020.  It is vitally important that Rutland people have their say and Healthwatch Rutland are urging people to get involved. Here is the Healthwatch Rutland website [...]

By |2020-10-26T15:38:55+00:00October 26th, 2020|General notices|

Fireworks, Pets and Horses

Please remember that animals don't like fireworks. If you have pets, make sure they're indoors when you know fireworks might be happening.  For information on keeping your pets as comfortable as possible, check out the Blue Cross and RSPCA websites. If you have horses or ponies, the British Horse Society has information to help. If you're [...]

By |2020-10-26T13:27:38+00:00October 26th, 2020|General notices|

North Beat Team Report – September 2020

Dear all,   The following crimes have been reported on the Rutland North beat for September: - Criminal Damage                                              -              Whissendine x 4, Great Casterton Assault                                                                 -              Cottesmore, Great Casterton, Exton x2, Essendine Public Order                                                       -              Langham, Ryhall Vehicle Crime                                                     -              Clipsham x 2 Burglary                                                               -              Langham Theft                                                                     -              Great Casterton, Stretton, Little Casterton, [...]

By |2020-11-06T13:35:49+00:00October 20th, 2020|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

Local Plan deadline on 6th November

Richard Drabble of Whissendine writes: With the 2000+ pages of the Local Plan/Evidence Base and then the online response format to be negotiated, many are finding it difficult to respond and therefore to 'be heard'. To help with this process, a 'ready-made' response is now available (via email to drabbledesign@gmail.com) which folks can easily support, [...]

By |2020-10-18T14:28:48+00:00October 18th, 2020|General news|

Parking Consultaion

PARKING CONSULTATION: to control (including applying yellow lines in some areas) or not Your views are needed: whether to press RCC to introduce parking controls in the village will depend on what the majority (who express a view) want. There have been concerns about parking for some time so in 2019 RCC’s Parking Manager was [...]

By |2020-10-06T11:00:08+00:00October 6th, 2020|General news, General notices, Parish Council|

Road Closure – Melton Rd & Hortons Lane – October

Oakham Road from Melton Road to Pickwell Lane - October 2020 The closure is to enable road patching. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 19th October 2020 to 20th October 2020 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for details on where the road is closed and diversion the route.   Hortons Lane [...]

By |2020-09-24T15:08:52+00:00September 24th, 2020|General notices|

Craft and Produce Show 2021

A date for your diary Whissendine Craft and Produce Show 2021 Saturday 4th September 2021 Look out for the schedule that will be coming through your post box in January. We look forward to seeing you all again. For more information contact Sarah (474226) or (David 474008)

By |2020-09-24T14:44:31+00:00September 24th, 2020|Craft & Produce Show|

Gigabit broadband?

This card from Openreach has dropped through some mailboxes in the village in the past week. The government website for the scheme can be found at Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme. Entering a postcode will display a full list of suppliers operating in the area. The Openreach card offers information at Connect My Community.  Please ensure [...]

By |2020-09-14T10:28:34+00:00September 14th, 2020|General news|

Road Closure – Ashwell – October

Ashwell - October 2020 The road to Ashwell will be closed to enable Network Rail to undertake rail inspection works The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 21:00 on 10th October 2020 to 05:00 on 11th October 2020 from 21:00 on 11th October 2020 to 05:00 on 12th October 2020 See RCC's [...]

By |2020-09-09T12:22:58+00:00September 9th, 2020|General notices|

Rutland Local Plan – final consultation

A message from Councillor Rosemary Powell Every household should now have received a postcard with details on how to comment on the next stage of the Local Plan, which sets out planning policy for the county and lists sites for future housing, employment and development. The consultation runs from 27th August until 9 October. The [...]

By |2020-08-29T10:50:59+00:00August 29th, 2020|General notices|

Melton Road Emergency Closure

Rutland County Council District Council has a closure notice for Melton Road in relation to a significant leak in the carriageway because of the likelihood of danger to the public. Melton Road is closed with immediate effect for  a maximum of 21 days. The diversion route is Oakham Road, Whissendine Lane, Melton Road, Mount Pleasant [...]

By |2020-08-12T14:06:49+00:00August 12th, 2020|General notices|

Plea to dog walkers

Dog Owners and Dog Walkers The starting point… I am a dog owner. I am a responsible dog owner who carries rolls of doggy bags for clearing up after my dogs, and use them. I have seen many other dog walkers going through the village and the banks area, who like me carry bags with [...]

By |2020-08-12T14:14:38+00:00August 12th, 2020|General notices|

North Beat Team Report – July 2020

Dear all,   The crime reported for Rutland North beat for July 2020 is as follows: - Burglary                                               Burley, Great Casterton, Whissendine Criminal Damage                               Greetham, Whissendine, 2 x A1 Assault                                                  2 x Cottesmore Public Order                                        Ryhall Theft from Vehicle                             Cottesmore, Egleton, Whitwell, A1 Theft                                                     Hambleton, Langham   [...]

By |2020-08-09T12:29:54+00:00August 9th, 2020|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

Covid-19 Update

Sue Lammin, clerk to Whissendine Parish Council, has issued the following covid-19 update. RCC has advised there are still a low number of  current cases of Covid19 in the County (<15). There is a need to remain vigilant and take care to keep the number low.   Libraries: Oakham Library will reopen from 22 July; [...]

By |2020-07-18T15:40:21+00:00July 18th, 2020|Covid-19|

Leicester Lockdown

A message from Councillor Rosemary Powell Following the Government announcement yesterday, you will have seen that people in the city are now under stricter lockdown measures and should not travel apart from essential journeys. Rutland County Council is working closely with Leicester and Leicestershire Councils as they monitor and control this outbreak. Rutland now has [...]

By |2020-07-02T14:05:02+00:00July 2nd, 2020|Covid-19, General notices|

Church bells to ring again!

A message from Whissendine Bell Ringers Dear Villagers As you know, we have not been able to ring the bells of St Andrews Church during the lockdown.  We have now been given permission to start ringing again. However, we have strict rules to follow: We can only ring with a 2 metres social distance between [...]

By |2020-07-02T13:57:51+00:00July 2nd, 2020|Church, Covid-19|

Greendale Farm Caravan & Camping Park re-opens

Jo & Chris Read of Greendale Farm C&C Park write: All being well, Greendale Farm Caravan and Camping will be re-opening on Saturday the 4th July. This will be a busy day for arrivals. For those who don’t know us we are situated on Pickwell Lane, Whissendine - about half way down. The Campsite accepts [...]

By |2020-07-01T12:42:21+00:00July 1st, 2020|General news|

Bunting For Hope

A message from Reverend Deborah Marsh I have been given the idea from a friend about creating community bunting to express how we feel about the pandemic that has affected us these last few months. I have adapted it for Whissendine.  Click here to download the template for the bunting triangles and details about how [...]

By |2020-06-27T12:19:14+00:00June 27th, 2020|Church, Covid-19, General notices|

The White Lion – Re-opening

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT...….  WERE BACK!! ?????????????????????????  OPENING ON SUNDAY 12TH JULY - 12 NOON FOR DRINKS ONLY    NEW Menu launching 14th July!! Please ring to book your table as seating is limited!  We are soooo looking forward to seeing you all again!!.  We will be posting "the new norm" over the coming days’. Chris, Yolanda [...]

By |2020-06-27T12:12:41+00:00June 27th, 2020|Covid-19, White Lion Inn|

Re-opening of Services

A message from Sue Lammin of Whissendine PC: coming out of lockdown in Rutland and Whissendine. Opticians: they received guidance on 17 June and can now offer a service.  Advice is to call your optician before attending and they'll advise how things are working now. Dentists: all 9 Rutland-based dentists are now offering at least [...]

By |2020-06-25T14:01:02+00:00June 25th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Craft & Produce Show 2020 Cancelled

Whissendine Craft and Produce Show – Saturday 5th September 2020 With regret, the committee have had to make the very difficult decision to cancel this year’s show. Taking everything into account we needed to consider the safety of the exhibitors, the visitors and all those involved in the organisation of our show. We feel, reluctantly, [...]

By |2020-06-18T12:40:31+00:00June 18th, 2020|Covid-19, Craft & Produce Show|

Re-opening of St Andrew’s Church

A message from Reverend Deborah Marsh Dear Friends & Neighbours You may have seen in the news that the government have granted permission for church buildings to open again from Monday 15 June for private prayer. The bishops have been very clear in their guidance for this and Bishop Donald said the following – Re-opening [...]

By |2020-06-16T14:39:22+00:00June 16th, 2020|Church, Covid-19|

Road Closure – Ashwell – July

Ashwell - July 2020 The road to Ashwell will be closed to enable Network Rail to undertake work on the drainage system. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 22:00 on 20th July 2020 to 06:00 on 21st July 2020 from 22:00 on 21st July to 06:00 on 22nd July 2020 from 22:00 on [...]

By |2020-06-16T14:31:03+00:00June 16th, 2020|General notices|

Re-opening of Non-essential Retailers

Non-essential retailers like clothing shops, charity shops and retail art galleries are able to re-open from Monday 15 June 2020, in England, provided social distancing measures can be adopted. A range of temporary measures are being Implemented in Oakham and Uppingham to protect the safety of staff and shoppers as people are welcomed back to [...]

By |2020-06-13T12:13:25+00:00June 13th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Covid-19 Mobile Testing Unit

NHS East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG has announced that a Mobile Testing Unit for COVID-19 will be open in Rutland from 1st June. Testing is by appointment only for anyone aged 5+ with symptoms. Essential workers will be given priority. Appointments can be made through https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested  

By |2020-06-07T12:54:59+00:00June 7th, 2020|Covid-19|

Covid-19 Track & Trace Fraud

NHS Test and Trace guidance - Monday, 1 June, 2020 Unfortunately, criminals will exploit every opportunity they can to defraud innocent people of their money, or steal their personal details. It is important to remember that NHS Test and Trace will never ask you for any form of payment or any passwords or PINs. They [...]

By |2020-06-07T12:46:35+00:00June 7th, 2020|Covid-19|
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