News

North Beat Team Report – November 2021

By |2021-12-03T16:20:32+00:00December 3rd, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

  Burglary Business                     -              Langham, Stretton, Cottesmore Theft of Motor Vehicle             -              Stretton, Exton Theft from Motor Vehicle        -              Cottesmore, Langham, A1 x 2 Theft                                             -              Ryhall x 3, Stretton, Greetham x 2, Whitwell Criminal Damage                       -              Ryhall, Stretton x 3, Market Overton x 2, Exton, Barnsdale Assault                                          -              Langham x 2, Great Casterton [...]

Road Closure – Oakham Road

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

The closure is towards the Langham end of the Oakham Road because works are proposed to be executed on or near the road. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 17th December 2021 to 17th December 2021 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are [...]

Parish Council News

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

There was an Extra-ordinary meeting on 15th November 2021 to consider the planning application 2021/1263/OUT: ‘Outline Planning Application for the development of up to 66 dwellings, public open space and associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval, other than access (Resubmission of 2020/0172/OUT); Land to The South of Stapleford Road, Whissendine’. The Parish [...]

Peppers – Upcoming Events

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

Along with our usual tea/ coffee and chat drop-in sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays we have some activity sessions and events coming up. Tuesday November 16th @12:30 Gardening Join us at Oakham Fire Station where we have started a new gardening project. You can get involved with planting, weeding, pruning, painting or just enjoy [...]

North Beat Team Report – October 2021

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

The following crime have been reported for Rutland North Beat for October 2021: - Assault                                                 -              Langham x 2, Greetham, Whissendine x 2 Criminal Damage                              -              Langham, Greetham, Stretton, A1 Public Order                                       -              Greetham, Thisleton Theft                                                     -              Essendine, Egleton, Greetham, Clipsham Theft from motor vehicle             -                  A1 x 2 Bilking                                                   -             Tickencote We continue [...]

Day Care for Adults with Dementia

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

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

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

LINCOLN MARKET CHRISTMAS TRIP – 5th December 2021 Leaves The White Lion Inn at 1.00pm returning 20.00 Seat cost 20.50 per seat.  Payment to be made in full at time of booking. Call in to secure your seat.  Only 17 seats left –!!!! The White Lion Inn Whissendine 01664 474233

Road Closure – Whissendine Lane

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

The closure is to enable Tarmac to undertake patching works on behalf of Rutland County Council. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 22nd November 2021 to 26th November 2021 See RCC's Road Closure Notice for more details Details of upcoming local road closures are on the Road Closures page  

County Councillor Update – October 2021

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

Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward reports: It is always interesting to walk around the village with a visitor and this is what a couple of members of the Neighbourhood Plan group did in October, with Hannah our newly appointed consultant. We had much to show her including the places at risks from flooding, [...]

Craft and Produce 2022

By |2021-10-05T14:24:39+00:00October 5th, 2021|Craft & Produce Show|

         A date for your diary Whissendine Craft and Produce Show Saturday 3rd September 2022 There will be many of your favourite classes and some new ones.  A hard copy of the schedule will be coming through you post box in January. The schedule will also be on our website by 1st December. www.whissendine.net/craft-produce-show/ [...]

North Beat Team Report – September 2021

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

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 White Lion – Macmillan Coffee Morning

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

?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⭐⭐⭐

Craft and Produce Show – Results!

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

Whissendine Craft and Produce Show 2021 Another great show! Whissendine Craft and Produce Show was held Saturday 4th September at our village church of St Andrew. It was another great show with many exhibitors and over 420 exhibits! It is amazing how many talented people live in Whissendine in terms of art, craft, baking, photography [...]

Road Closure – Cow Lane

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

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  

North Beat Team Report – August 2021

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

Dear all,   The following crime has been reported for Rutland North Beat for August 2021: -   Burglary (Business)                         -              Stretton Theft                                                     -              Whitwell x 2, Market Overton Theft from Vehicle                          -              A1 x 2 (HGV’s), Greetham Damage to Vehicle                          -              Stretton, A1, Whissendine Public Order Offence                     -              Cottesmore, Ryhall, Langham x 2 Assault                                                 [...]

Road Closure – Whissendine Lane, Langham

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

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  

Road Closure – Melton Road

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

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  

WEG will be at the Craft & Produce Show

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

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

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

Craft and Produce Show Saturday 4th September 2021 St Andrew’s Church   Something for everyone   Artists, gardeners, photographers, crafters, bakers and flower arrangers.  You can join the fun if you live in Whissendine, if you are a member of a village organisation (e.g. WI, choir, brownies or rainbows ), a pupil at the school [...]

The White Lion is Hiring Staff

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

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 Environment Group

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

The Whissendine Environment Group will be meeting on 20th August at 3pm in the garden of The White Lion. New members are very welcome! Anyone wishing to know more prior to the meeting can contact us via email or telephone the chairman - Paul Harris on 07809 560662.

Peppers – A Community Mental Health Hub

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

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 [...]

North Beat Team Report – July 2021

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

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                                   [...]

Self-guided village walk in Whissendine

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

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

North Beat Team Report – June 2021

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

The following crimes have been reported on the Rutland North Beat for the month of June 2021: -   Burglary (Residential)                                     -              Ryhall Burglary (Business)                                         -              Greetham Theft of Vehicle                                                -              Ryhall, Hambleton Theft from Vehicle                                          -              Market Overton, Stretton, A1 x 2 Theft                                                                     -              Cottesmore x 2, Whissendine, Langham Assault                                                                 -              Cottesmore x 3 [...]

Bats in Churches Project

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

The nocturnal survey on 28th May went well. The surveyors confirmed where the Natterer’s bats were roosting in the western end of the nave ceiling and where they exit and return to the church via the kitchen area (primary) and the lady chapel (secondary). 61 Natterer’s bats emerged from the church in _ total, which [...]

Whissendine Open Gardens – 4th July

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

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 [...]

POSTPONED – Childrens Treasure Hunt – Spot the Weather Vane!

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

Due to the unexpected extension of covid lockdown restrictions, the plan for Feast Week 2021 has changed. Some events will go ahead in July and others will be postponed to August. Fancy a game for all the family?  It’s free and gives you a chance to get safely out and about in the village!! From [...]

County Councillor Update (May 2021)

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

Rosemary Powell, County Councillor for Whissendine Ward reports: Many of you will be aware that Rutland Councillors recently voted by a narrow margin to reject the terms of a Government (HIF) grant of £29.4m for infrastructure to enable the re-development of St George’s Barracks at North Luffenham with 2,215 new homes in a so-called ‘garden [...]

North Beat Team Report – May 2021

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

The following crime has been reported for Rutland North beat for May 2021: -   Burglary (residential)                                      -              Whissendine Burglary (business)                                         -              Toll Bar (attempt) Vehicle Crime                                                    -              Cottesmore, Greetham, A1 x 6 Theft                                                                     -              Whitwell, Langham, Stretton, Whissendine Assault                                                                 -              Stretton, Cottesmore, Ryhall Public Order                                                       -              Little Casterton, Cottesmore, Ryhall Criminal Damage                                              -              Langham, [...]

Ashwell Level Crossing Closed at Night 10-14 May

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

All vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Whissendine Road for the full length of the level crossing. It is anticipated the works will take 4 nights. The closure shall come into force when the appropriate signs and diversion route are erected on site. The duration of the Closure [...]

North Beat Team Report – April 2021

By |2021-05-06T14:00:21+00:00May 6th, 2021|Neighbourhood Watch, North Beat Team Report (Police)|

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

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

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 [...]

Rutland Conversation

By |2021-04-28T14:32:40+00:00April 20th, 2021|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 [...]

North Beat Team Report – March 2021

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

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 Update

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

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 [...]

Ashwell Road Closed 13th April

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

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 [...]

Bus Service changes – Manton Bridge repairs

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

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 [...]

Easter Bus Times

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

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

Bats in Churches Project

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

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 [...]

Temporary Parking Restrictions – Main Street

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

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 [...]

North Beat Team Report – February 2021

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

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 [...]

Changes to Bus Times

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

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 [...]

County Councillor Update (March 2021)

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

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 [...]

Main Street Closed 16th-18th February

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

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 [...]

Temporary Bus Stop Closures Rescheduled

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

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 [...]

Road Closure – Stapleford Rd – March

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

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 [...]

Road Closure – Main Street, February

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

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 [...]

Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme

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

Food Bank Donations

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

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 [...]

Covid-19 Vaccination Update – 21st December

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

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 [...]

Neighbourhood Plan – update

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

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 [...]

North Beat Team Report – November 2020

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

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 [...]

Health & Care in Rutland – Consultation

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

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 [...]

Rutland County Council Covid-19 briefing

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

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. [...]

North Beat Team Report – October 2020

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

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 [...]

Leicester hospitals consultation

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

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 [...]

Fireworks, Pets and Horses

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

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 [...]

North Beat Team Report – September 2020

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

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, [...]

Local Plan deadline on 6th November

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

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, [...]

Parking Consultaion

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

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 [...]

Road Closure – Melton Rd & Hortons Lane – October

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

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 [...]

Gigabit broadband?

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

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 [...]

Road Closure – Ashwell – October

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

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 [...]

Rutland Local Plan – final consultation

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

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 [...]

Melton Road Emergency Closure

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

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 [...]

North Beat Team Report – July 2020

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

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   [...]

Leicester Lockdown

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

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 [...]

Church bells to ring again!

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

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 [...]

Greendale Farm Caravan & Camping Park re-opens

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

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 [...]

Bunting For Hope

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

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 [...]

The White Lion – Re-opening

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

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 [...]

Re-opening of Services

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

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 [...]

Craft & Produce Show 2020 Cancelled

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

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, [...]

Re-opening of St Andrew’s Church

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

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 [...]

Road Closure – Ashwell – July

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

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 [...]

Re-opening of Non-essential Retailers

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

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 [...]

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