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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Friday 7 th October from 7:30pm “Old friends from New places” Ticket numbers are limited so get yours NOW!! See poster for details
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 [...]
STARS presents two one-act plays on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd September 2022 at 7:30pm in the Village Hall Tickets available now
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 See poster for full details
Duck Race 3rd July See poster for full details
Feast Week Family Game - Find The Crown See poster for full details
GRAB Band 2nd July Village Hall See poster for full details
TAKE THIS Tribute Band Saturday 9th July, The White Lion Inn See poster for full details
Toy Sale 9th July Village Hall See poster for full details
Wine Tasting 4th July in the Village Hall See poster for full details
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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) [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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
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
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, [...]
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/ [...]
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 - [...]
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
?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⭐⭐⭐
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
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
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 [...]
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
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
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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
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
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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
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
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
The Rutland Transport Newsletter for March 2021 can be downloaded here
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
