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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|

NHS – Improve Local Health Services

People in Whissendine are invited to sign up to a new online network to share their experiences of NHS services and help shape the future of local NHS services. The NHS Citizens’ Panel has been set up by local NHS organisations to gather public views and opinions on a wide variety of health topics, which [...]

By |2020-05-29T14:41:00+00:00May 29th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Coronavirus bereavement support

This information is for the families, friends and carers who have recently lost a loved one due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). It has been produced by a numberof local organisations in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, working together during the pandemic, including your council, the Police, coroner’s office, NHS, faith leaders, and local funeral, crematoria and burial [...]

By |2020-05-24T10:47:22+00:00May 24th, 2020|Covid-19|

Fraud Info

We have had reports of a male in a white estate car with pressure washer in boot going around to residents in Rutland using several different local Business Names suggesting he is a relation of this business. Please be mindful to check any credentials of anyone carrying out work at your property. Laurie Appleton (Police, [...]

By |2020-05-22T12:18:48+00:00May 22nd, 2020|General notices, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

Reminder – Rutland Water Still Closed

Following information from Rutland Water (Anglian Water) yesterday 14th May we have been informed it and its car parks will be closed for the foreseeable future. Please consider forwarding this message to inform anybody you know who may be considering travelling to Rutland Water not to as they will be disappointed. Many thanks indeed. Paul [...]

By |2020-05-15T14:40:20+00:00May 15th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Parish Council & RCC Update

Here is a message from Cllr Rosemary Powell Civic Amenity sites: Cottesmore remains closed but Rutland County Council are getting ready to open North Luffenham Household Waste and Recycling Centre on Tuesday 19th May for essential waste only. i.e. waste that can't be stored safely at home. Please do not make the journey to North [...]

By |2020-05-15T14:04:21+00:00May 15th, 2020|Covid-19, Parish Council, Rutland County Council|

Feast Week Update!

In view of the current and foreseeable situation with the Covid-19 virus outbreak, the Whissendine Feast Week committee have reluctantly decided to cancel the traditional Feast Week 2020 celebrations. Click here for Whissendine Feast Week committee's announcement HOWEVER!!!!! The committee are busy planning activities from 4th to 12th July, that will help keep the village [...]

By |2020-05-15T12:02:41+00:00May 15th, 2020|Feast Week|

Road Closure – Ashwell Crossing – June

Ashwell Crossing - June 2020 The road to Ashwell will be closed at the level crossing for Network Rail to undertake Jetting works. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 8th June 2020 to 12th June 2020 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details

By |2020-05-05T11:04:11+00:00May 5th, 2020|General notices|

Food Bank Donations

Collection for the Rutland Foodbank in Whissendine There is an initiative supported by RCC and VAR to assist in collecting donations for Rutland Foodbank from villages.  Their aim is to provide an opportunity for more Rutland residents to donate suitable items as there is currently an increased need, whilst keeping themselves and all involved in [...]

By |2020-05-04T12:42:29+00:00May 4th, 2020|Church, Covid-19, Mace village shop|

Bats in the Church

Bats in Churches from Whissendine PCC The Bats in Churches project was due to carry out a survey this summer in Whissendine church. This survey has been put on hold due to the current Covid-19 crisis, but you may be interested in this extract from their latest email. All onsite work for Bats in Churches [...]

By |2020-05-01T12:40:04+00:00May 1st, 2020|Church, Covid-19|

Virtual VE Day 75th Anniversary

Here is a message from Sue Lammin, Clerk to Whissendine Parish Council Virtual VE Day 75th anniversary events: There will be a number of ways to participate if people wish to: Social media: there are dedicated accounts for Rutland on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle both have exhibitions on their [...]

By |2020-04-30T14:09:54+00:00April 30th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Covid-19 cases in Rutland, 27th April

Here is a message from Sue Lammin, Clerk to Whissendine Parish Council Interest has been expressed in the number of people testing positive for Covid19 in Rutland. As the number continues to increase in Rutland, though it is still small, I thought an update was appropriate. Nationally there have now been 669,850 tests carried out [...]

By |2020-04-28T12:25:13+00:00April 28th, 2020|Covid-19|

Resilient Rutland

Resilient Rutland is a Lottery funded project to support mental health and well-being for young people at school in Rutland. With the closure of schools and the ever-changing situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) it is understandable that young people may be feeling increased levels of anxiety, concern or stress. Resilient Rutland's website provides trusted information on [...]

By |2020-04-28T12:20:09+00:00April 28th, 2020|Covid-19|

Message from the Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland

The following message has been issued by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Sarah Furness   Thank you to everybody supporting our Rutland Community through this difficult time. I am so impressed (but not unduly surprised) with the altruism and community spirit that has been shown as a response to Coronavirus in Rutland. It has [...]

By |2020-04-28T14:11:37+00:00April 25th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Parish Communication #5

Here is a message from Cllr Rosemary Powell and Sue Lammin, Clerk to Whissendine Parish Council We’ve all been restricting our activities for a while and it’s easy to feel out of touch.  This message has the latest information  on what’s going on around Rutland.   Local Government  RCC used Zoom for the virtual Cabinet [...]

By |2020-04-23T13:57:26+00:00April 23rd, 2020|Covid-19|

Parish Communication #4

Here is a message from Cllr Rosemary Powell and Sue Lammin, Clerk to Whissendine Parish Council See below for clarification on the reporting of COVID-19 cases in Rutland. There have been reports circulating on the number of residents in our village with COVID-19 but, whilst they may have symptoms, it cannot be confirmed whether they [...]

By |2020-04-19T10:49:32+00:00April 19th, 2020|Covid-19|

Parish Communication #3

Here is a message from Cllr Rosemary Powell and Sue Lammin, Clerk to Whissendine Parish Council If you would like to get the regular YourRutland e-newsletterdirect from the Council with all the latest updates, please sign up on the website. rutland.gov.uk Rutland County Council's first virtual Cabinet meeting is due to take place on 21 [...]

By |2020-04-19T10:43:14+00:00April 19th, 2020|Covid-19|

Craft & Produce Show 2020

Whissendine Craft and Produce Show – Saturday 5th September 2020 You will be pleased to know that the 2020 show in September is still going ahead as planned! The committee will, of course, review arrangements nearer the time bearing in mind coronavirus regulations. But with all the lovely weather and the ‘imposed’ spare time we [...]

By |2020-04-15T14:42:21+00:00April 15th, 2020|Craft & Produce Show|

Covid-19 Support Update 6th April

Although you may not need it now, a friend, family member, neighbour, or even you may require assistance. The Whissendine COVID-19 Action Group, co-ordinated by the Parish Council, is here to support and keep our community safe. We must stress the importance of staying at home and only leaving when absolutely necessary. All vulnerable groups [...]

By |2020-04-07T12:14:25+00:00April 7th, 2020|Covid-19|

The White Lion – Updated take-away menu

MENU AVAILABLE FOR TAKEAWAY FOOD We would like to thank all of our wonderful staff and customers for their support to date during these unprecedented and unknown times and sincerely wish for the Good Health of everyone and better times to come. We are now offering a food/drink takeaway service on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday [...]

By |2020-04-06T12:44:38+00:00April 6th, 2020|Covid-19, White Lion Inn|

Parish Council Communication Network

Parish Council Communication Network in Whissendine April 2020 I am working with our Parish Council to establish email contact with as many people as possible in Whissendine.  In this way we hope to have a more co-ordinated way to disseminate important information in these difficult times. If you are not yet part of the network [...]

By |2020-04-19T10:43:59+00:00April 3rd, 2020|Covid-19|

Oakham Urgent Care Centre Closed

NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is making temporary changes to some local healthcare services with immediate effect. These include temporary closure of  the Urgent Care Centres at Oakham and Melton. For more information, see this Stamford Mercury article

By |2020-04-03T10:54:32+00:00April 3rd, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Bin Collections

The waste collection service is operating to normal arrangements, usual collection days. But it is stretched so there is no bulk collections, no Civic Amenity Site access and they can’t cope with side-waste (extra bags by the bins). So anyone gardening will need to compost/chip/store rather than wanting extra collections and anyone clearing garages/attics will [...]

By |2020-04-02T14:53:02+00:00April 2nd, 2020|Covid-19, Rutland County Council|

Village Shop & Post Office Update

A message from Councillor Rosemary Powell The post office at the shop is now closed until further notice. The shop continues to be open as usual. We are very fortunate to have a marvellous village shop and Suraj is working tirelessly to keep us supplied with food and essentials in these difficult times. Many volunteers [...]

By |2020-04-02T14:50:04+00:00April 2nd, 2020|Covid-19, Mace village shop|

Feast Week Postponed

In view of the current and foreseeable situation with the Corvid-19 virus outbreak, the Whissendine Feast Week committee have reluctantly decided to postpone the July Feast Week celebrations. We are hoping to reschedule Feast Week in the autumn in the hope that the situation would have improved by then. So, keep an eye out for [...]

By |2020-03-29T12:35:19+00:00March 29th, 2020|Covid-19, Feast Week|

Community Medicines Collection Scheme

Rutland Health - Primary Care Network Prescription medication can be collected for you from Empingham Medical Practice, Uppingham Surgery, Market Overton Surgery or Somerby Surgery. Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme is co-ordinating the scheme for Whissendine If you need medicines to be collected please call Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme on 0750 059 9635 Further information can [...]

By |2020-04-03T14:11:27+00:00March 27th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Changes to Bus Services

Rutland County Council has issued 2 notices detailing changes to bus services operating from Monday 23rd March. The No. 9 service from Oakham to Stamford has been replaced by a free RCC minbus service. See here for more information. For other services, including the RF1, please click here.    

By |2020-03-21T15:43:49+00:00March 21st, 2020|Covid-19|

Fetching Provisions

The following groups, organisations and services have said they are willing to help fetch provisions for people who are self-isolating in the village.   Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme If you would like assistance, please call WGNS on 0750 059 9635 and the volunteers will do their best to help. More details here   The White [...]

By |2020-03-21T15:24:15+00:00March 21st, 2020|Covid-19|

The White Lion – Take-away menu

Yolanda and Chris would like to thank all their wonderful staff and customers for their support during these unprecedented and unknown times and sincerely wish for the good health of everyone and better times to come. The pub is now closed until further notice but a take-away service is available. The take-away menu is available [...]

By |2020-03-25T08:38:58+00:00March 20th, 2020|Covid-19, White Lion Inn|

Parisih Council & Rutland County Council Update

Message from Councillor Rosemary Powell   Civic Amenity sites: Cottesmore remains closed but Rutland County Council are getting ready to open North Luffenham Household Waste and Recycling Centre on Tuesday 19th May for essential waste only. i.e. waste that can't be stored safely at home. Please do not make the journey to North Luffenham unless [...]

By |2020-05-15T13:59:36+00:00March 20th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Road Closure – Ashwell Crossing – April

Ashwell Crossing - April 2020 The road to Ashwell will be closed at the level crossing for Network Rail to undertake Jetting works. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 22:00 on 27th April 2020 to 06:00 on 28th April 2020 from 22:00 on 28th April 2020 to 06:00 on 29th April [...]

By |2020-03-19T16:30:04+00:00March 19th, 2020|General notices|

Wookies Tea Room Deliveries

On 20 March, Wookies posted this on Facebook: We have closed the doors today. Very very sad to do so . We love running our little cafe and will miss all our lovely customers. But we will stay positive and look forward to seeing you after this all passes by . Take care all of [...]

By |2020-03-20T15:51:54+00:00March 18th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Coronavirus and WGNS

Alison, Chair of the Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme, has sent out this message to WGNS volunteers and to villagers in general. You are probably reaching peak saturation point with information regarding how to operate and behave during this outbreak but I thought it appropriate to share thoughts and ideas with you. This should be a [...]

By |2020-03-19T15:28:15+00:00March 16th, 2020|Covid-19, General news, Whissendine Good Neighbours Scheme|

Whissendine Ward Councillor’s report

Rosemary Powell, Whissendine Ward Councillor reports: Local Plan: The final public consultation scheduled to start on Tuesday 24th May has been postponed due to the coronavirus . All the details on the Local Plan can be found here. Whissendine Parking: Since September 2019 there have been complaints about road hazards from parked cars in the village, [...]

By |2020-03-23T15:45:07+00:00March 16th, 2020|Covid-19, Rutland County Council, Ward Councillor|

BT email scam

A villager sent in the following information about a BT email scam I have received a BT scam email this afternoon. The whole thing looked very convincing. It said if I did not log in and update my info my service would be stopped. I looked at it and the login page was exactly like [...]

By |2020-03-13T16:49:06+00:00March 13th, 2020|General news|

Gordon Haskell – Postponed until November

Postponed until November. Further details to follow. Due to the coronavirus restrisctions, Gordon Haskell has sadly needed to cancel his gig on 15th May.  We are currently arranging another date for November. The amazing Gordon Haskell is coming to Whissendine on Friday, 15th May 2020! On Friday, 15th May the legendary Gordon Haskell will be performing [...]

By |2020-04-06T12:48:40+00:00March 5th, 2020|Covid-19, Events, Village Hall|

North Beat Team Report – February 2020

Dear All, The following crime has been reported in the month of February for Rutland North beat: - Burglaries                            -            2 x Clipsham, Ryhall, Greetham, Cottesmore, Exton Theft                                     -            Market Overton, Langham Theft from vehicle           -              Whissendine, Greetham, A1 Theft                                     -            Burley, 2 x Barnsdale, Whissendine Theft of vehicle                -               Teigh Criminal Damage              -             [...]

By |2020-03-05T14:57:38+00:00March 5th, 2020|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|
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