Last year Mace village shop supplied 18 Grasmere Christmas Essentials orders to Whissendine households, all with positive feedback, so why not plan for Christmas now and place your order at the village shop and post office. Please click HERE to download the order forms. Nirav and Nipa Mace village shop
Order homecooked Indian curry from the village shop by Thursday 7pm and collect it from the shop between 5.30pm and 6.45pm on Friday. Indian dishes freshly made every Friday. Choose from meat, fish and vegetable curries, rice and chapati. Nov 2017 menu 3rd Nov: Chicken curry, Egg Biryani, Rice, Chapati 10th Nov: Chicken curry, Potato [...]
Whissendine Ward Councillor Ian Arnold will host a village meeting this Saturday, the 11th November 2017 at 10am - 11.30am at the village school, where he will give an update on Rutland activity including Oakham one-way, as well as the village.
Following the village meeting hosted by Ward Councillor Ian Arnold regarding the Rutland Plan, the Ward Councillor sent a letter of reply to Rutland County Council outlining the concerns of village residents. The Ward Councillor's response letter may be downloaded and viewed in full here.
Feast Week 2018 will be held from SATURDAY 30th JUNE 2018 to SUNDAY 8th JULY 2018! If you are organising an event during Feast Week, please contact one of the Feast Week committee, before the end of April 2018, with details to ensure that it is included in the Feast Week programme that will be [...]
Due to the lack of support for our Wednesday Coffee Mornings we will no longer be offering this service. May we thank those who have attended and supported the coffee mornings. Kind regards Yolanda
A large variety of goods for sale with many new additions and some interestingly not so new. A wide selection of books to browse and purchase. Something for everyone so come along to Church for a bargain. Tea, coffee & biscuits. 10am until 4pm, Saturday November 25, 2017
The Whissendine Bonfire Night will take place on Friday 3rd November 2017 at the Sports Club. Gates will be open at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased on the gate on the night.
Macmillan Coffee Morning at The White Lion Inn on Wednesday 27th September from 9.30am -12pm. Any Cake donations would be greatly appreciated as well as your support on this special day. Best wishes Yolanda and Chris
End of season bash. As a thank you to all our customers and friends for your support over the last year, we are having an end of season get together on Sunday 24th September from 5pm. Complimentary Hog Roast and Caricaturist - Ray Allen - for your entertainment. Look forward to seeing you. Best wishes [...]
Following feedback at the recent RCC roadshow held in the Village Hall, Whissendine Ward Councillor, Ian Arnold, will hold a public meeting to further share information about the Rutland Plan and its relevance to the residents of Whissendine. 10am - 11.30am, 23 September 2017, Whissendine Primary School. All are welcome to attend. The purpose of [...]
October 28, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | £10 Continuing our successful Quiz Nights, we are inviting you to come and join us again. Saturday 28th October. 6:30pm start. St Andrew’s Church, Whissendine. Please bring your own drinks and also a plate of food to contribute towards a shared buffet. £10 per team, [...]
Rutland County Council is reviewing the Local Plan – which includes provisional sites for 88 potential new houses in Whissendine – in order to extend the plan period to 2036 and to provide for any additional new housing, employment or other development that may be needed over the extended plan period. RCC is consulting on [...]
Visit the Whissendine Flower Festival page on this website to see a selection of photographs by Mike McSweeney Photography of the 2017 festival. Whissendine Flower Festival
Order homecooked Indian curry from the village shop by Tuesday 7pm and collect it from the shop between 5.30pm and 6.45pm on Thursday. Indian dishes freshly made every Thursday. Choose from meat, fish and vegetable curries, rice and chapati. Sept 2017 menu 7th Sept: Chicken curry, Egg Biryani, Rice, Chapati 14th Sept: Chicken curry, Potato [...]
STARS Panto Auditions Sunday 1st October at 4:00pm in the Village Hall Yes, it's that time again! Auditions for Aladdin will be held in the Village Hall on Sunday 1st October at 4:00pm for the children's chorus and 4:30pm for the main speaking parts. All STARS members are invited to attend as well as anyone else who may [...]
STARS Presents Two One-Act Plays Friday 15th and Saturday 16th September at 7:30pm in the Village Hall The next STARS production will be two one-act comedies on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th September at 7:30pm in the Village Hall. There will be a bar available from 7:00pm and during the interval. Tickets, priced at £6 [...]
Whissendine Pastel Workshop 23 Sept 2017 We still have a some spaces left. Whissendine Village Hall from 9:30 until 2:30. Price £28 This meeting our artist is Vivien Blackburn who is the president of Leicestershire Sketch Club and a member of Leicestershire Pastel Society. Our subject will be:- Woods/fields with or without snow or [...]
Don’t forget the Whissendine Craft and Produce Show, held on Saturday 9th September 2017, St Andrews Church. Click here to see the complete list of classes, rules, tips and sponsors for 2017. Staging of exhibits 8 -10.30am Show re-opens at 1.30pm Every child who enters the show gets a rosette Prizes awarded at 4.00pm followed [...]
Coming soon to Whissendine: a great 50s, 60s and 70s night out with Premier Cru, a 6-piece harmony band, at the Village Hall. Keep the date free: Saturday 14 October. Tickets are £10 (call/text 07955 213327) with money going to the Matt Hampson Foundation.
The leader of the free world has been spotted in Whissendine. All over the Rutland village, scarecrows have been popping up as local people celebrate the Great Whissendine Feast Week. One of them has been dressed up in a suit with a photograph of Donald Trump for a face and a quiff made of hay [...]
Good Morning I hope you had a lovely weekend With the summer holidays just around the corner we would really appreciate it if you could promote our summer holiday clubs. We have attached our booking form to this email but here is some more information as to why we feel this is the holiday club [...]
Order homecooked Indian curry from the village shop by Monday 7pm and collect it from the shop between 5pm and 7pm on Thursday. Indian dishes freshly made every Thursday. Choose from meat, fish and vegetable curries, rice and chapati. July 2017 menu 6th July: Egg Biryani, Chicken curry, Rice, Chapati 13th July: Chicken curry, Potato [...]
As many of you are aware the flower festival will take place at St Andrews Church over the August bank holiday weekend. In partnership with the church, Whissendine Village Hall provides refreshments and offers a range of meals, teas & coffees commencing on Saturday 26th August and continuing on Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August. [...]
Recruiting - full time position available -waitering and bar service. Experience preferred although full training will be given. 25 hours plus –Would need to be able to work Weekends and evenings especially. Pay dependant on experience. If you would like to apply - send your details to info@whitelioninn.com or call 01664 474233 –Yolanda
Saturday 1st July Big Band @ Village Hall 7pm - 11pm. Enjoy big band swing music and song. Tickets @£11 each. Sunday 2nd July Open Gardens @ The Green from 10am. Visit the many gardens in the village. Tickets @ £4 each. Children's Picture Treasure Hunt @ The Green from 10am. Walk round the village [...]
Come and have a go at the Children's Picture Treasure Hunt starting on the Green on Sunday 2nd July, from 10am to 4pm. Treasure Hunt sheets at £1 each will be available on the Green on Sunday 2nd July. A great way to get around the village and spot all the pictures.
Thursday 6th July, 3.00pm until 6.00pm Come and enjoy a cup of tea with homemade scones and cakes. Look forward to seeing you at 2 Foxhill. Proceeds to go to Whissendine FeastWeek, supporting village organisations and local charities.
The White Lion Beer Festival will be held from Fri 26th May through Sunday 28th May or until the beer runs out. Saturday: Live Band and Paella from 8.30pm Sunday: Ukulele Band from 2pm Ales DANCING DUCK Black, Sack & Quack 4.2% A traditional mild recipe but full bodied with bags of malty flavour. Black [...]
Whissendine 6ix WHERE: WHISSENDINE WHEN: FRIDAY 7TH JULY, 2017 @ 7.30pm PRICE: £7.50-8.50 ENTRY FEE The Whissendine 6ix (six mile) road race and walk was first staged in 1985 and has become a popular event in the running calendar. The event starts and finishes in the Rutland village with the course following a natural circuit [...]
Whissendine Feast Week presents Presents an evening of entertainment starring popular comedian Terry Woodpecker along with a surprise performance!! Fun, Comedy & Music at The White Lion Inn from 7:00pm on Saturday 8th July 2017. Entry tickets at £10 per person includes a glass of bubbly. Food - Paella & BBQ - from £5 per [...]
Turn..turn...turn Another song from my youth! Really showing my age this time. The Byrds. Jim Morrison. And all you Baby Boomers out there are singing along. “to everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven”. Some may recognise those words, not from the song, but from a funeral service. They [...]
Order homecooked Indian curry from the village shop by Monday 7pm and collect it from the shop between 5pm and 7pm on Thursday. Indian dishes freshly made every Thursday. Choose from meat, fish and vegetable curries, rice and chapati. May 2017 menu 4th May: Chicken curry, Rice, Chapati 11th May: Chicken curry, Potato Curry, Rice, [...]
May 4th Willow Weaving workshop (contact Marion 07902407111) start 7pm – pre booking essential Evening of Magic 11th May £18.00 tickets including supper – SORRY SOLD OUT Every Wednesday from 9.00 – 12.00pm is Coffee Morning at the White Lion. Fresh Coffee, latte, tea and cakes all served in the comfort of the pub. Everyone [...]
The following jobs are available at White Lion Inn, Whissendine: Part–time Cook Part–time Cook required to learn all aspects of the day to day running of our busy kitchen. Experience is not essential as full training will be given – although we expect the applicant to have good hygiene skills. Good communication skills and being [...]
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! GORDON HASKELL IS COMING BACK TO WHISSENDINE VILLAGE HALL Friday, 18th August at 7.30 p.m. Tickets only £10 each! *Special offer available - *Book a table for four people for only £50 to include bottle of wine!! (Tables are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment) To obtain tickets contact Tracey [...]
A large variety of goods for sale with many new additions and some interestingly not so new. A wide selection of books to browse and purchase. Something for everyone so come along to Church for a bargain. Tea, coffee & biscuits. Saturday May 13, 2017. 10am until 4pm.
Order homecooked Indian curry from the village shop at the weekend and collect it from the shop on Thursday. Indian dishes freshly made every Thursday. Choose from meat, fish and vegetable curries, rice and chapati. One portion of curry should be enough for two people. April 2017 menu 6th April: Mix veg Curry , Chicken [...]
Whissendine Feast Week 2017 Saturday 1st to Saturday 8th July. Something new in the village during Feast Week: Comedian, Food and Music on Saturday 8th July at the White Lion from 7:00pm. Featuring a stand up Comedian, Food and Music, and a load of fun!! More details to follow.
April 8, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | £10 Following the successful Quiz Night last September we are inviting you to come and join us again. Saturday 8th April. 6:30pm start. St Andrew’s Church, Whissendine. Please bring your own drinks and also a plate of food to contribute towards a shared buffet. £10 [...]
I'm writing this whilst watching the Big Painting Challenge. Partly because I like to think I know the Reverend Richard Coles (I've spoken to him twice) and partly because who knows, one day, in retirement I might take to watercolours. Despite failing Art O Level, dismally. By the time you read this of course the [...]
Saturday 17th June 2017, 6:30 pm to 11 pm, £15 per person Join us for Pimms and canapés in the gardens of the Old Rectory from 6.30pm for a relaxed evening in great company. Stroll through the village to enjoy a delicious meal, finally returning to the church for deserts. Perhaps you could host a [...]
Mother's Day bookings are now being taken at White Lion Inn. Treat your mum to a meal in the village. Contact White Lion Inn for more details.
Head down to the White Lion in April for a gin tasting with Fever Tree. 6th April @ 7pm £5 tickets - limited to 25 people.
Residents of Rutland are invited by the High Sheriff of Rutland, attended by the Sheriff of Rutland Vermont, USA, to be held on Sunday 26th February 2017 (not 2016 as per the invitation).
Save the Date for Whissendine Feast Week 2017: Saturday 1st to Saturday 8th July. There will be plenty of activities throughout the week in the village, for example Open Gardens, Children's Picture Treasure Hunt, Quiz, Pig Race, Duck Race and something new: "Snap, Cackle & Pop", so watch out for more announcements in the Grapevine [...]
The Road at the Ashwell Level Crossing will be closed for 12 hours from 22:00 hours on 18th March 2017 until 10:00 hours on 19 th March 2017.
Pub Cleaner required 5 mornings to include weekends. References required. Contact info@whitelioninn.com for more information and to discuss.
I wonder if there is another village in England which is home to both the Lord Lieutenant and the High Sheriff? Population of about 1300 and two of the oldest titles in civic life live here. Not bad, eh? It has been my privilege to be Chaplain for the past year to Dr Sarah Furness [...]
3rd & 4th February 2017 Tickets (£6.00) available from the Mace village shop Bar from 7pm + tea, coffee and soft drinks Camelot by Ben Crocker is a traditional pantomime with a very funny and inventive script and fun for all the family. Tickets are on sale now. Book your seats now!
Happy Circle AGM, hot meal and bingo - Wednesday 1st February 2017. Happy Circle meetings start with lunch at 12.15pm in the village hall on the first Wednesday of each month. New members would be made most welcome. Please contact Ann Edmunds on Whissendine 279.
Magic Parlour Show evening with Alan Hudson 'as seen on TV' - two sittings on Tuesday 21st February 2017 - Book your tickets asap as they are selling out fast!
ROAR WITH LAUGHTER - Leicester Comedy Show is coming to the White Lion Inn on Thursday 16th February 2017. Tickets are £10.00 and limited. On sale now at the pub. A unique opportunity to enjoy an evening of 3 stand up comedians with MC. Free Tiger pint with every ticket sold.
Are you on o2? Are you having problems? We have two mobile phones, both on o2. A couple of months ago we received a text from them saying that the coverage might be weak for a couple of days as they were doing some work in the area. Since then, our signal has been appalling: [...]
Residents of Whissendine may have noticed unusual chalk markings on roads and pavements over the Christmas break. Please do not be alarmed, these were simply route markers for a local running group. Several residents contacted the police concerned their properties were being targeted by burglars but this was not the case. The running group emailed [...]
2017. How can that be? Surely it is only three years since the millennium celebrations? It ought to be the case that time slows down as we get older but it just runs faster and faster. If you blink you miss another year. Or a decade. As you can see I'm a bit obsessed with [...]
On Wednesday, 15th February the legendary Gordon Haskell will be performing at Whissendine Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are an incredible £10 each and will be limited, so reserve yours now to avoid disappointment! Gordon’s career spans many years and during the late 1960s he moved from Dorset to London and, for a brief [...]
There are two seats left on the Lincoln Christmas Market Trip on 4th December - leaving at 12.30pm from the pub and returning approx 7.30pm to Whissendine. Tickets are £15.00 for the coach seat return. Last two seats, book your place at the pub.
The figures of Mary and Joseph will be travelling around the village again this year, and you are invited to give them lodging for a night or two. They will be setting off on their travels at the 4pm Advent Songs of Praise service at Ashwell on Sunday, Dec 4th. Our Music Group will be [...]
Mary and Joseph and a collection of shepherds, angels and wise men will be gathering at Teigh Church on Thursday 15th December at 6.30pm, ready to sing their way round the village, looking for a friendly innkeeper and a stable … Why don’t you come along? Don your teatowel or tinsel, your wellies and warm [...]
Who dreams it up? A boxer dog bouncing on a trampoline? Foxes, badgers and squirrels in perfect harmony? Puleease. Except, but don't tell anyone, it all makes me happy. But how have they done it? The advent of Christmas announced by the arrival of an advert from John Lewis. (Other seasonal adverts also available.) I [...]
Happy Circle members were amused by the anecdotes that Billy Ivory regaled them with at the November meeting. He has acted on Coronation Street and written scripts for the theatre, television and films. He was initially denied entry to the premier of ‘Made in Dagenham’ even though he was the writer! He claimed he was [...]
After the October Annual meeting Rosemary Pick gave a detailed explanation of the history of Stained Glass which originated in Egypt. Organization of the 90th anniversary celebrations are well in hand for November 15th. Christmas Carols will be sung at the December meeting when members should take a plate of food to share and a [...]
Saturday November 19, 2016. 10am until 4pm A large variety of goods for sale with many new additions and some interestingly not so new. A wide selection of books to browse and purchase. Something for everyone so come along to Church for a bargain. Tea, coffee & biscuits.
Three jobs are being advertised at White Lion Inn: 1. We have a vacancy for a part-time kitchen assistant in our busy kitchen, preferably with a Food Hygiene background. The candidate will need to be able to work some weekdays and evenings including weekends. The position is permanent and part-time (15-20 hours) Full training will [...]
It's that time of the year again. When I have to cope with a quivering wreck of a dog when fireworks go off. Actually, living in Rutland, the fireworks tend to only last a few days. A friend living in a city has to cope with a similarly afflicted dog for weeks. Diwali, Bonfire night, [...]
Local vintage linen and accessories company, Pretty Pieces, will have a stall during the first White Lion Wednesday Coffee Morning on Wednesday 2 November 2016. Pop down to the White Lion Inn for a coffee and a chat and check out the lovely items for sale from Pretty Pieces. For more information about Pretty Pieces, [...]
Starting from Wednesday 2nd November then every Wednesday at 8.45am we will be open for tea/coffee and, of course, cake. So enjoy a hot drink, a chat and a catch-up with your friends in the warmth of White Lion Inn, without having to leave the village! Accompanied children are welcome too. To celebrate the inaugural [...]
Celebrate the festive period at White Lion Inn in Whissendine. A special festive menu will be available from 30 November to 27 December (excluding Christmas Day when there is a Christmas menu) in addition to the regular a la carte menu. On Christmas Day itself, White Lion Inn invites you to feast on a delicious [...]
A NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION WITH LIVE MUSIC Everyone Welcome Buffet at 9pm - £12.00 per person. Buffet tickets must be purchased in advance from White Lion Inn.
We are very pleased and proud to say that White Lion Inn has been awarded a 5-Star Rating for Food and Hygiene by Rutland County Council. A big thank you to our Kitchen Team for its contributions in keeping a hygienic and safe kitchen environment. Yolanda and Chris, White Lion Inn
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT COUNCIL (TEMPORARY DIVERSION OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC) Whissendine Road LC & Ashwell Gatehouse LC Expected dates of closure: 29 Oct to 6 Nov 2016 Roadworks and temporary closure of roads in Ashwell, including the main Whissendine to Ashwell road. Please download the map and official RCC notification HERE.
Wow, what a talented village we all live in! 102 exhibitors braved the elements, and an early start, to stage their entries, with even more returning in the afternoon to view the event, and have an excellent afternoon tea. The church was humming with excitement, a few squeals of delight were even heard, and it [...]
STARS 2016 present two one-act plays: 'The Wind of Change' by Tracey Dene Powell and 'Burst Tyre' a comedy by Jim Sperinck Venue: Village Hall Date: 7.30pm Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September 2016 Tickets: £6 (concessions £5) available from Mace Store, White Lion Inn or Tracey Dene Powell (Whissendine 437)
Come and join us for a Quiz Night. Saturday 24th September. 6:30pm start. St Andrew's Church, Whissendine. Please bring your own drinks and also a plate of food to contribute towards a shared buffet. £10 per team, maximum of 4 people. Please book in advance, contact Alex & David Martin email: quiz@rutlandmartin.plus.com or call Whissendine [...]
White Lion Inn will be hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning on 29th September at 9am - 11.30am. Any donations of cakes would be appreciated. If you could bring the day before that would be wonderful. Yolanda & Chris, White Lion Inn
White Lion Inn will be hosting an 'Evening of Magic' on Thursday 27th Oct at 7.30pm. 6 Top Class performers Close up and Cabaret Magic Tickets are only £18 and include a hot meal. Tickets are on sale now and are limited ... so hurry hurry as this will sell out! Yolanda & Chris, White [...]
For many years (someone said over 40?!) Don Clements has worked his socks off helping to keep the churchyard neat and tidy and looking beautiful. He has now, understandably, decided it’s time to hang up his mower, so to speak, and retire from this role. We could not let this hard work commitment go by [...]
St Andrew’s Church Fishes Club is starting again following the summer holidays. Join us on Sunday 18th September at 11am for the first get-together then every week at 11am! Come and join us for a variety of learning, craft and fun activities for children of all ages. Either come along and meet us at the [...]
Well, that’s it. Another Olympics over. We can slump back on our couches now. Wait a minute. That’s what we did while we watched the fittest athletes in the world compete for the highest prizes … OK. As you were. Un mondo novo (a new world) was the theme of the Rio 2016 Olympics. The [...]
Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Willy Bach is asking for your views as he prepares his first Police and Crime Plan. He wants to make sure that the Plan reflects the issues that local people say are important to them to meet their policing needs and expectations. Are you prepared to help? Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/B78HPFL ----------- [...]
Based in the village of Great Dalby, Country Paths is a high quality Day Care provider who supports adults with additional needs. We are launching a brand new weekly support service with an open day on Wednesday 21st September 9:30am – 4pm. During the day there will be an opportunity to try a variety of [...]
Day Care provider for Adults with additional needs Based in the village of Great Dalby, Country Paths supports adults with Learning Disabilities by offering a wide range of activities that promote independence, confidence and a sense of achievement. Whilst providing a safe and friendly environment. Activities on offer include Multisports, Gardening, Horse Riding, Dance and [...]
Whissendine Parish Council has appointed Mrs Elaine Everington of Mill Grove to the position of Clerk, to continue the good work of Mrs Jen Lacey, who is stepping down due to her move from the village. Elaine may be contacted about PC matters by phone on Whissendine 593 or by email at ellemai@btinternet.com.
Revd. Julie and Revd. Janet invite you to a holiday club for primary age children. Join us for fun, games and craft from 10:00 to 12:30 on 9th to 12th August in Langham village. Email holidayclub@oakhamteam.org.uk for more details and a booking form. See the attached poster for more details.
All change!! No, honest, I’m not talking about politicians, Prime Ministers, party leaders and the like! I’ve been helping a friend to prepare for moving house. This...? tip! This...? Charity Shop! You can’t throw that away, surely! Some of us grew up with parents who ruthlessly got rid of things as soon as they had done their job, [...]
The recent Book and Bric-a- brac stall that was held under the Buttercross in Oakham made a healthy £275. This will help finance the ninetieth anniversary celebrations later in the year. Another successful event was the fashion Show during Feast Week. This raised a similar amount. Whissendine W I was asked to provide tea for the Falls [...]
We have received the following update from the Senior Environmental Health Officer regarding monitoring for flies around the village. Just to confirm our weekly inspections of both sheds at Loodall Farm have been completed yesterday (18th July). I am pleased to say the new shed, we took over 60 samples and the entire shed is [...]
Ambulance response times in Rutland remain a concern. The East Midlands Ambulance Service has agreed to a Rutland Listening Event to explain what it intends to do to address the situation, and to hear from the people of Rutland. This is your opportunity to make sure the voices of Rutland people are heard. Details of [...]
The Parish Council has received the following update from the Environmental Health Officer inspecting sheds at Loodal Farm and other locations around Whissendine. Note that the current increase of houseflies in the village cannot and should not be attributed to just one source. Yesterday (21 June) we inspected both sheds (at Loodal Farm). We took [...]
Oh, the anticipation … the news went round – “it’s coming! Are you going to see it?” Well, did you? The Flying Scotsman! Saturday morning, the dogs and I set off to find a good vantage point down the lane to Teigh, and found 3 others doing the same. We waited, admiring the view, watching [...]
Many of you will know that Ian is working out in Nigeria this year for Voluntary Services Overseas, he is hugely enjoying the challenge of doing something completely different and you can follow what he is up to by checking his blog at ianinnigeria.wordpress.com. If you do you will know that when I went out [...]
Saturday 9th July 2016 7pm till midnight at White Lion Inn Curry & Pudding plus Live Music from THE MOONLIGHTS Raffle with many prizes to be won. Play “Heads n’ Tails” for a chance to win a major prize. Tickets @ £17.50 each, available from: The White Lion (Whissendine 233) Emma Studdert-Kennedy (Whissendine 381) Graham [...]
First Prize £20 of Amazon Vouchers! Make a scarecrow to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday and Feast Week. It can be anything to do with the Queen - corgis, castles or members of her family. Please have all your scarecrows out by Saturday 2nd May and let Emma Studdert-Kennedy (Whissendine 381, email) know where your [...]
Buy a duck and you could win £25! Ducks will be released into the brook at the White Lion Inn on Thursday 7th July at 6:30pm Ducks available at £1 each from The White Lion and from: Graham Bysouth (Whissendine 226) Trevor Kettle (Whissendine 032) Emma Studdert-Kennedy (Whissendine 381) Dave Wragg (Whissendine 512) Linda Arnold (Whissendine 645) Mark [...]
For the latest information, see the Feast Week page. Date Event Venue Sat 2 July 2016 Family Games Time: 2–5pm White Lion Inn Sat 2 July 2016 Grantham Big Band Time: during the Sausage Sizzle from 7.30pm Tickets £9.00 Village Hall Sun 3 July 2016 Church Service Time: 11am All adults and kids welcome Church Mon 4 July 2016 Pig Race Time: from 6.30pm [...]
Back by popular demand - Chris at the The White Lion Whissendine will be performing his one man Close up Magic Show as lots of people missed it last time! Tickets £12 and are limited to 20 per show. There will be two shows on Thursday 28th July at 7.30pm & 9pm. Contact The White Lion [...]
The Parish Clerk has received the following update from the Environmental Health Officer responsible for monitoring at Loodal Farm: I am writing to update you as to our monitoring this spring that started in April. Until just over 2 weeks ago there were no maggots or flies in either of the chicken sheds. The manure [...]
The poll is now closed. Thank you for voting. The Parish Council would like to know how much interest there is in a cycle track to link Whissendine to Oakham, ahead of making any application to Rutland County Council. Previous experience has shown the most direct route via Langham is too costly because of the [...]
Grantham's Big Band will be performing a concert at Whissendine's Village Hall in support of Feast Week on the 2nd July at 7.30pm. Tickets are £9 each available from 01664 474611 / 01664 474226 / 07487 862 482.
