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.
Sixty-three bird species have been recorded in Whissendine. The full list may be viewed here. Can you add to the list? Barn owl Black-headed gull Blackbird Blackcap Blue tit Bullfinch Buzzard Canada goose Carrion crow Chaffinch Chiff chaff Coal tit Collared dove Common gull Fieldfare Goldcrest Great spotted woodpecker Great tit Green finch Green woodpecker [...]
Whissendine Environment Group AGM 2016 will be held on Thursday 16th June 2016 at 7.30pm at 1a Station Road, Whissendine. Everyone is welcome to attend and find out about WEG’s activities so far and their future plans.
Referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union in the Rutland voting area: A referendum will be held on Thursday 23 June 2016 to decide on the question below: Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union? Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral [...]
Head down to White Lion Inn this bank holiday weekend for the annual beer and cider festival with hog roast! Dates 27TH, 28TH, 29TH MAY. Live music Saturday 28th - Hog Roast from 8pm Two And Fro Acoustic trio, from 9pm Sunday 29th - Melstrun Ukulele Orchestra, from 2pm Real Ales CHARNWOOD Salvation 3.8% A [...]
I am producing 2 x one-act plays for Whissendine STARS at the village hall for performances in September 2016, with rehearsals beginning from July. We still need a young male actor, ideally aged between 17 and 25, to act in both plays. If you are interested, or know of anyone who might be, please do [...]
From September 2016 Whissendine Pre-school will extend its afternoon opening hours until 3.15pm on Tuesdays and Fridays (it is currently open on Monday and Thursday afternoons until 3.15pm and on Wednesdays until 12.15pm). The pre-school is located in the village hall and welcomes enquiries. For more information and contact details, please see the pre-school page [...]
A FAQ document has been prepared to answer any questions you may have regarding publication of responses to the Council’s Local Plan Review (LPR). Further information can also be found on the Rutland County Council website at www.rutland.gov.uk/localplanreview. To view the FAQ document click here.
A Call from the High Sheriff of Rutland to the Good People of the County to raise a Hue and Cry in Oakham High Street on Bank Holiday Monday, 30th May 2016. In keeping with the ancient right of the Sheriff to call on Good People to assist in apprehending Criminals and Villains. And in [...]
In May, Jeremy Prescott gave a moving presentation about the War Graves Commission to the members, who were impressed by the immaculate way that the graves are kept in all 153 countries where the fallen are commemorated. The sacrifices made should never be forgotten. There were 420,000 British casualties at the Battle of the Somme. [...]
The village hall was filled with laughter from the moment that the players from the Little English Theatre appeared. A wonderful night's entertainment followed when the audience had to determine "whodunnit". Various clues were "bought" "sold" and “stolen” and prizes awarded to the table that correctly identified the culprit, along with a prize for the [...]
There will be a Pop up Clinic and Dementia Awareness session being jointly held by Citizens Advice rutland and Rutland Community Agents in Whissendine Village Hall. All are welcome to attend. 17th May between 1.30 and 3.30 in the village hall.
Our new menu starts on 3rd May with delicious specials every week. Also, as there are many people that suffer from gluten intolerance, we have put together a bespoke menu outlining all the dishes, from starters to desserts, that you are able to enjoy. When visiting the pub, please ask for your gluten-free menu. Hope [...]
I am currently researching the life of Horace Charles Snary, who played cricket for Leicestershire in the 1920s/30s. Horace was born in and, as far as I know, lived in Whissendine all his life, dying there in 1966. Much is known about his career with Leicestershire, but I would dearly like to know more about [...]
Retired Policewoman, Sue Pulsford, took members back to the 1960s when she spoke about her experiences of working in Redcar and later in Leicester. This was in the days before electronic devices were in use and when few vehicles were on the road. She had to attend incidents riding a bicycle across the moors of [...]
Below are the confirmed real ales and ciders for the White Lion Inn Beer Festival served from Fri 27th May: Real Ales CHARNWOOD Salvation 3.8% A light refreshing golden beer, with tropical fruit, citrus, and floral flavours. American Cascade and Amarillo hops create a citrus aroma, and crisp clean bitterness on the finish. DARK STAR [...]
Are you a people watcher? In A&E, it can pass many a tedious hour inventing the back story to why others are there. NHS staff have to deal with some pretty challenging situations – often caused by the good old general public, and our stupidity. Apparently two hundred plus people are treated each year for [...]
Rutland Walking and Cycling Festival 2016 21st May - 12th June Download PDF programme HERE Discover where walking and cycling can take you this summer with the Rutland Walking and Cycling Festival. Following huge success over the last 7 years, the festival is back for 2016 for a fun packed celebration of Rutland and its [...]
Due to essential road works between Whissendine and Ashwell, the Centrebus 19 service will be re-routed between Whissendine and Langham, and vice versa. The bus will tum around at The Green beforc continuing on to either Langham or Melton as applicable. Passenger Notices will be displayed regarding bus stops that will not be in use for Thursday 14th [...]
Whissendine Environment Group (WEG) was set up from the Parish Plan to take action, through practical projects and community engagement, to make Whissendine a greener, more sustainable and more attractive community to live in, working closely with the Parish Council and other village groups. 1. Chapel Walk (footpath nature area) Following last year's volunteer working [...]
CANCELLED NO QUIZ ON MONDAY 4TH APRIL -- Sorry folks your quiz master is away on a magic gig. Next one will be on May 2nd Bank holiday. The White Lion Inn Quiz is held on the 1st Monday of every month from 8pm. Come down and pit your wits against Whissendine's smartest.
A new walk has been posted to the Walks page of the Whissendine website. Click here to see the Whissendine to Ashwell Walk by Graham Davies and Tom Digby. This walk takes you from the Church of St Andrew to the Church of St Mary in Ashwell, taking in field paths, bridleways, quiet lanes and [...]
WHISSENDINE FEAST WEEK 2nd – 10th July 2016 We will be running the scarecrow competition again this year. The theme is the Queen’s 90th Birthday, so get your thinking crowns on and get as creative as you like, it can be anything to do with the Queen! [Photograph: the King, Feast Week Scarecrow Competition 2015]
From Rutland County Council ... notification of road closures: "On or about 27 April 2016 or when Road Closed signs are erected" Cold Overton Road, Langham: Langham to County boundary Whissendine Road & Ashwell Road: Ashwell to Whissendine. Whissendine Lane, Langhamand Oakham Road, Whissendine: Langham to Whissendine Download PDF of full Rutland road closures in [...]
Oakham Castle has been closed for major restoration work since September of last year but will reopen its doors to members of the public on Monday 30th May 2016. A grand reopening event is planned to attract visitors back to the Castle on 30th May (a bank holiday) and showcase what the restoration has achieved. [...]
Thank you to all the wonderful children who took part in the Easter Colouring Competition at White Lion Inn. The lucky winners are: Harry, Harvey, Summer and Ava. Your Easter eggs are waiting at the pub for you! Chris and Yolanda
Do you like eating out? There’s a little hostelry near a favourite holiday haunt of mine in France which I love to visit. In fact, one of the first things I do on arriving is see if “Les Quatre Vents” is still there and in business. So far, so good…. Nothing better than their meal [...]
We join the slimy local solicitor as he gathers all of the village to hear the contents of Lord Dingleberry's will. All of his late lordship's friends, enemies and ‘acquaintances’ are here: his crinkly, crotchety old widow; his rather flamboyant and keen valet; his beautiful American PA; and the town's dusty old undertaker, along with a few chosen members of the village. [...]
Join us for Pimms and Canapés in the gardens of the Old Rectory from 6.30pm on Saturday 11th June for a relaxed evening in great company. Stroll through the village to enjoy a delicious starter and main course at two different venues, finally returning to the church for deserts. Email safari@rutlandmartin.plus.com for tickets. Calling hosts [...]
Due to essential maintenance work on Oakham Road, Ashwell there will be no through bus service between Whissendine and Ashwell from Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th March. As a result the Service 19 bus will be re-routed during this period, operating as normal to the VILLAGE GREEN BUS STOP in Whissendine, and will then turn [...]
The date for the much-awaited Whissendine Annual Produce & Craft Show 2016 has been announced: 3rd September 2016. The show will take place at St Andrew's Church and the 104 classes are open to exhibitor, who must be resident in the parish, a member of a village organisation or the school. For a full list [...]
The 2016 Annual Parish Meeting will take place at Whissendine School on Wednesday 16th March 2016 at 7.30pm. All residents are welcome to attend. Agenda 1. Welcome & apologies for absence taken 2. Minutes of the 2015 meeting. (Please go to the village website to read in advance) 3. Rutland Police : a representative will [...]
Whissendine Rainbows will re-open in Whissendine after Easter! Rainbows are girls aged five to seven and follow a programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw, through which they can take part in lots of different activities with girls their own age. They get their hands dirty with arts and crafts, cooking and playing games. Being a Rainbow [...]
Whissendine resident and Liberal Democrat candidate Kevin Thomas won the Whissendine seat on Rutland County Council, replacing Sam Asplin, who stood down due to ill health. Kevin Thomas will serve as a Rutland County Councillor until the next round of elections. By-Election Results: Christopher Clark (Con): 109 votes Marietta King (UKIP): 33 votes Kevin Thomas (Lib Dem): 265 [...]
TUESDAY 17TH May 2016 1.30-2.30 pm only £4 Are you interested in buying an Ipad, but want to know more about them before you commit? come along to try out one of our new ipads! Basics of using an iPad Discover some really useful applications Carry out effective internet searching using Safari Take photos and [...]
6 WEEKS FOR £48 Oakham Enterprise Park Wednesdays 20th April to 25th May, 6.30-8.30pm Have you have ever wanted to write, extend your skills, share ideas or work on something you have already started? Now is your chance, come along and join us. Writing and sharing your own ideas within a supportive group. Work on [...]
Easter Weekend - Easter Sunday - Free Colouring Competition - Easter Egg Hunt - Face Painting for the Children. Bookings for Easter Sunday Carvery @ White Lion Inn now being taken.
BEER FESTIVAL WEEKEND: 27TH, 28TH, 29TH MAY Hog Roast - Live Music - and plenty of new Ales and Ciders to try ... White Lion Inn, Whissendine
Be Amused, Be Amazed and Entertained by the British Close Up Champion Winner Chris Stevenson - Tickets £12.00 21st April 2016 7.00pm and 8.30pm sitting White Lion Inn, Whissendine
You may be aware that the Neighbourhood Watch scheme has not been operating effectively for over a year. On February 4th ten members of the committee met to discuss how to proceed in future. In order to reestablish effective communication, in consultation with the local police, it was agreed to create 3 zones in the [...]
A Burns supper was once again held at Market Overton Village Hall for the 36th continuous year. We had a very successful evening celebrating the Scottish poet with fine food, inspired speeches and an entertaining musical interlude, all followed by some most enjoyable ceilidh dancing. It was lovely to see many from Whissendine and we hope to be able [...]
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Rutland County Council are asking for help to stop adult abuse. If you see something that concerns you and makes you feel uncomfortable please contact Rutland County Council on 01572 758341 or via email at adultduty@rutland.gov.uk. For more details see this poster from RCC and visit the RCC website.
The Whissendine Environment Group have considered the idea of planting willow trees on the banks to reduce the wet land and flooding on the banks area. Whilst willow trees would take up a lot of water, we would not be in favour of the suggested planting for the following reasons:- The area that gets wet, [...]
'Active Family Week' in Rutland launches on 13th February and is a fun week of family friendly physical activity and sport activities designed for families to move more often and get active together. Leicestershire & Rutland Sport (LRS), in partnership with the local authorities, have coordinated numerous events and activities all over Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland [...]
Rutland County Council will be resurfacing part of Ashwell Road 'near the bend', planned for 17-20 February 2016. Due to this essential maintenance work on Ashwell Road there will be no through bus service between Whissendine and Ashwell from Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th February. As a result the Service 19 bus will be re-routed during [...]
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION OF UNITARY COUNCILLOR(S) THURSDAY, 3 MARCH 2016 Below is a statement as to the persons nominated for election as Councillorfor the Ward of WHISSENDINE Download a PDF version of the above document here
On Shrove Tuesday, Whissendine Primary School sent a delegation of five hungry kids from Class 3, two from Year 4 and one each from years 1 and 2, together with a stray preschooler, to join Rev. Janet's Pancake Party. Olive won the pancake toss with an impressive 24 flips in 30 seconds, while Polly, Dylan [...]
Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water, I will lay me down … I think I mentioned before that I was a great fan of Simon and Garfunkel. The first LP I ever bought was one of theirs - 'Bridge over Troubled Water' (if you don't know what an LP is, think black vinyl dinner plate [...]
Do you have diverse musical tastes? Do you like to discover new music? Do you like to share the music you’ve discovered by yourself? Rutland Music Lovers is a new, free gathering on the first Sunday of each month (starting on Sunday 6th March 2016) at The White Lion Inn in Whissendine, where we can [...]
The White Lion Inn's monthly Quiz on 1st February has been cancelled - the next Quiz is 7th March - due to the Guinness World Record Pub Quiz being held on the 7th February. Anyone can form a team from a single person to a maximum of 6 in a team. Each team must have [...]
We are delighted to announce that Full National Lottery Including Scratch card is up and running in our shop again. WINE Oxford Landing Mix and Match for 2 for £12 WINDMILL LOCAL FLOUR Natural Flour which protects and preserves the vital nutrients. Plain White & wholemeal or Strong White & Wholemeal £1.99, porridge £2.10 and [...]
For about 20 years this simple bridge has linked The Nook and Cow Lane areas without problems. The Parish Council had scheduled an upgrade to it this autumn to make the surface less slippery, replace the sections that were beginning to rot, add an extra rail and have additional infilling on the play park side. [...]
Rutland County Council has begun a public consultation around its draft budget for 2016/17. Proposals were put forward by Cabinet on Tuesday 12th January and will be considered by Council next month. Local communities are invited to share their views on the budget before consultation ends on Friday 29th January. Residents can take part online [...]
ANN’S ANNUAL COFFEE MORNING ‘Make your breakfast count with Fairtrade’ in aid of FAIRTRADE and PARKINSON’S on THURSDAY 3rd MARCH from 10am until Noon Please book tickets @ £3.50 from Ann Edmunds Tel Whissendine 279 or email Ann Bacon or mushroom butties, and FT orange juice and coffee served FAIRTRADE GOODS ON SALE
This year's pantomime is "Puss in Boots". Performances are in the Village Hall on Friday 5th February at 7:30pm and on Saturday 6th February at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. This is a traditional pantomime, fun for all the family. Tickets on sale from the village shop from the first full week in January.
Whissendine Grapevine The Parish Council regrets that there will not be a magazine published in January. It’s very disappointing that after a lot of hard work to get everything running smoothly again in the autumn, problems cropped up once more in December. Sincere apologies are offered to residents for the lack of regularity, and to [...]
Dec 2015 WI meeting report The December meeting was well attended and they all remembered to take a gift and a plate of food to share. Debbie, a demonstrator from Long Clawson Dairy took samples of Stilton to try and sold several blocks after her animated talk. These included a new variety called ‘Claxtone’ which [...]
THURSDAY 24th December 2015 9am - 3pm FRIDAY 25th December 2015 Closed SATURDAY 26th December 2015 9am - 3pm SUNDAY 27th December 2015 Normal Hours MONDAY 28th December 2015 Normal Hours TUESDAY 29th December 2015 Normal Hours WEDNESDAY 30th December 2015 Normal Hours THURSDAY 31st December 2015 9am - 3pm FRIDAY 1st January 2016 Closed [...]
Happy Christmas! Adrienne and Hammy Armstrong Ann Edmunds Annette and David Hatton Chris and Laurence Howard Pat and Bob Lake Mary and Roger Price Celia and Chris Roberts Helen and Ann Rushton Zena, David and David Junior Tookey would like to send their very best wishes to all their neighbours, friends and colleagues in the [...]
Whissendine Sports Club will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting on Wednesday 27th January 8pm at the White Lion Inn to discuss the closure of the Sports Club. Contact Linda Arnold on Whissendine 645 for more details.
Rutland County Council is undertaking important work to identify just what it is that young people want and expect from its youth services, and this will be used to develop its future strategy. Calling all young people in Whissendine ... this is your chance to tell RCC what you want. Do please complete the following [...]
Unfortunately one of our 6 volunteers has just had to pull out of the free training below. If you would like to have the place, or if you know of anyone that would be willing to commit to the volunteer rota and is able to do the training on Sunday, can you contact WEG as [...]
Members enjoyed a splendid three course Christmas meal at their December meeting, complete with crackers, mince pies and After Dinner mints. The work of the catering team has been much appreciated and gifts were given to each of them. Mick Smith was the entertainer and he got everyone singing to the well-remembered choruses. The committee [...]
Nov 2015 WI meeting report Four types of Christmas Decorations were attempted by the members and a couple of visitors at the November meeting. The results were outstanding and everyone got a point towards winning the competition for that night as it was too difficult to distinguish a winner. Forthcoming meeting The December meeting is [...]
Saturday 3rd September 2016 We are going to hold the first annual Whissendine Produce & Craft Show next year in St Andrews church. There will be something for everyone, from beginners to the more experienced, with a mixture of fun classes and the more traditional. So start planning and planting now, get the seeds ready, check out [...]
Update - 1st December - Places still available! If you would like to travel to Lincoln Market by coach on the 6th December and enjoy all the festivities please book your seat asap at The White Lion Inn. You only pay for the cost of the coach. Leaving 1.00pm approx and arriving back at 9.00pm [...]
At the annual meeting, Jean Penny was elected as the new President in place of Barbara Burnish who had served for four years. The Secretary, Penny Stimpson, was also giving up and her job is being taken on by two new members of the committee. Barbara and Penny received flowers in appreciation of their work. [...]
The Annual General Meeting of Whissendine Sports Club will be held on Wednesday 2nd of December at 8pm in the White Lion. Everyone is welcome to attend - it is an opportunity to find out about recent developments at the Sports Club and hear about our plans for the future. We would particularly welcome anyone [...]
Walk from "Nazareth" (St Andrew’s Church) to "Bethlehem" (White Lion “stable”) as we live out the Nativity Story. ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME ALONG. Meeting in Church at 6pm for an organised walk around the village, looking with Mary and Joseph for somewhere to stay. We encounter shepherds and wise men on the way, and [...]
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 from St Andrew’s on Advent Sunday, November 29th. If you would like to have Mary and Joseph visit your [...]
Saturday morning. 9am. Radio 4. Saturday Live. Inheritance Tracks – a song someone inherited from their parents, and one they would pass on to their children. My mother was a Judy Garland fan, and I have inherited “Somewhere over the Rainbow” from her. (or maybe “Clang clang clang went the trolley...” – let’s not go [...]
Mr Nirav & Mrs Nipa Modhvadiya are proud to take over our award winning shop from Monday, 16th November . We aim for excellent customer service and product availability, so why not shop with us and support your local village store? Come and join us on our Opening Day between 10am to 2pm. We have some free samples of cheese & bread from [...]
Saturday 23rd January 2016, 7pm at Market Overton Village Hall. 3-course meal, light-hearted speeches, musicians, Scottish country dancing. Celebrating the life and works of Robert Burns. Raising funds for local charities including Lodge Trust and MO Play Area Association. For tickets (£17) please contact Lynn alanlynnlane@yahoo.co.uk
Our next working party to tidy up the area will be at 10am on Saturday 14th November 2015 meeting at the footpath "Chapel Walk" between Ashwell Road and Foxhill. You will need to be in suitable clothing that you don't mind getting messy (water proof if wet!), suitable footwear. If you can bring spade or [...]
Events coming up at the White Lion Inn: 12th November - Open Mic Night 19th November - Magic Night - Sorry Sold Out! 26th November - an evening of Wine Tasting with Patrick Whenham Bossy of Terra Wines. A delicious range of cheeses will be available and tickets cost £15 (please book). This will be a [...]
Come and join the Indian Chill Out Night at the Whissendine Sports Club on Saturday 21st November (7pm to Midnight) where there will be Indian Snacks, Bar, Music and Dancing. Proceeds to Rainbows Hospice and the Sports Club. Tickets £15 from the Mace Village Shop or Linda Arnold (Whissendine 474645). Also see the event poster [...]
The Whissendine Bonfire Night will take place on Saturday 7th November at the Sports Club. Gates will be open at 5.30pm with the Bonfire lit at 6.15 and fireworks from 6.30pm. No Sparklers please! Tickets can be purchased in advance from Whissendine School and the Mace shop (£3 adults, £2 children). Otherwise you can purchase [...]
Hunt for bargains at the Autumn Mini Bazaar & Book Fayre to be held at St. Andrew's Church, Whissendine, between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 21 November. There is a large variety of goods for sale with many new additions and some, interestingly, not so new. Also available is a wide selection of books to [...]
Fishes Club welcomes all children aged 3-12, though younger children do come with their parents. We learn about the Christian faith through many different activities – we have already performed a play, looked at real locusts (some brave people even ate one), set some frankincense and myrrh on fire to see what it smells like, [...]
Please could you help look for missing cat Mack. Mack is a very nosey cat who likes nothing more than to squeeze into new places to investigate and likes to roam, but always comes home. He has not been seen now for 10 days. Please check sheds, outhouses etc. to help us find him and [...]
In September there was a quiz devised by the Chairman which caused some headaches for members of Whissendine's Happy Circle. All the answers were kinds of fruit and the one that caught many people out was 'You may yearn for this Golden Delicious' - the answer being 'Pineapple' and not apple as many suggested. Apple [...]
Handmade Curtain and Cushion Sale Designer Fabric Remnants Fri 9 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Rutland Curtains 21 Main Street, Whissendine (next to CP Hatton, opposite the school)
UPDATE: We raised an amazing £324.00 from the Macmillan Coffee Morning, raffle and games played!! Our sincere thanks to everyone who either donated a cake or turned up to eat one at our Macmillan Coffee Morning!! It was so good to see villagers coming together to support this fantastic charity and to know we are [...]
Click the poster above to enlarge it or download the iPad/Tablet course information on a PDF here. To enrol, or for further information, please contact Rutland Adult Learning. Rutland Adult Learning & Skills Service Oakham Enterprise Park Ashwell Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7TU telephone: 01572 758122 e: adultlearning@rutland.gov.uk Web: www.rals.org.uk
Click the poster above to enlarge it or download the course information on a PDF here. To enrol, or for further information, please contact Rutland Adult Learning. Rutland Adult Learning & Skills Service Oakham Enterprise Park Ashwell Road Oakham Rutland LE15 7TU telephone: 01572 758122 e: adultlearning@rutland.gov.uk Web: www.rals.org.uk
The White Lion will be holding a Magic Evening on Thurs 19th Nov 2015 at 7.30pm. The High Peak Magicians Entertain Close up Magic & Cabaret Tickets on sale now £18 including Hot Meal
Rutland County Council have provided advice of the following road closure. For more details and a map of the effected roads click here. Temporary road works will be in operation [1]- Burley Closure from the 17th to the 26th September 2015 and [2]- Barnsdale closure commencing on the 28/09/2015 ending on the 08/10/2015, to allow [...]
Notice from Whissendine Parish Council This is to let all of you who have missed it know that it’s planned to bring out two editions of the Grapevine before Christmas. The first should be distributed in early November, if not right at the start of the month, and the second at the beginning of December. [...]
On Tuesday 15th September 2015 Whissendine Women's Institute (WI) celebrated the WI national centenary. Whissendine WI started just 89 years ago. Over 50 people, WI members and their guests, enjoyed playing human bingo and listening to beautiful music composed and recorded by Kitty Richardson, with one of her pieces that is used for the anthem [...]
White Lion Inn is holding for the 3rd year a Macmillan Coffee Morning on 25th Sept from 9.30am onwards. Cake donations would be really appreciated. Please contact Yolanda or Chris at White Lion Inn (Tel: 01664 474233).
Are you an adult living in Rutland? Rutland County Council needs YOU to help shape future services in Rutland. What’s working? What’s not working? What needs to change? Share your views on your Health and Wellbeing and Local Health, Community and Social Care Services. • 10am—3pm Friday 25th September 2015 at Rutland County Council, Oakham. [...]
UPDATE: Results of this meeting may be viewed here. An Extraordinary meeting of the Whissendine Parish Council will take place on 23rd September 2015 at 7.30 in the Village Hall, Whissendine to discuss the future of our village magazine - the Whissendine Grapevine. Residents who can offer to help in any way, or have positive [...]
The next working party of the Whissendine Environment Group will take place from 10am on Saturday 26th September 2015 meeting at the footpath "Chapel Walk" between Ashwell Road and Foxhill. We will be tidying up the area, taking care of the wild flowers we have planted. You will need to be in suitable clothing that you don't [...]
Rutland County Council have shared details of new roadworks in the local area over the coming weeks. Click on the links below for full details: Temporary road closures in Oakham in September 2015. Temporary road closures between Whissendine and Ashwell during weekends in October and November 2015.
New Double Yellow Lines are proposed for Main Street, Whissendine to help prevent poor parking practices in the village. Click here to see details of the proposed location. This proposal is currently at the consultation phase. Anybody wishing to comment on this proposal should contact the Parish Council Clerk.
Whissendine Women's Institute is celebrating the national WI centenary this month and they are looking for photos of Whissendine WI to put together a sideshow. If anyone has any photos to share could they e-mail a copy with any details to whissendinewi@gmail.com? Some of the WI's old photos have also been borrowed from the WI [...]
Whissendine Environment Group (WEG) has dramatically improved a footpath in Whissendine, restoring a hedgerow and creating a nature area in the process, thanks to the sponsorship from The Cory Environmental Trust in Rutland and the Whissendine Parish Council. Cory Trustees visited the area and met with some of the WEG committee to see how the [...]
Fishes Club, held at St Andrew's Church, Whissendine, will restart after the summer holiday on Sunday 6 September. Fishes Club meets on the 1st and 2nd Sundays of each month at St Andrew's Church on Main Street. On the 1st Sunday, during the 11am Communion Service, children leave the main service after the first hymn [...]
What do you like to do on holiday? Are you a laze on the beach type, party all night, tramp the hills, or sightseer? Maybe you like to visit ancient buildings and churches? I went to the Lake District at the beginning of July, (not a beach or party type, then …) and popped into [...]
Whissendine Pastel Group Art Exhibition & Open Day will be held on Sunday 11th October 2015 10am to 4pm in Whissendine Village Hall. FREE ENTRY REFRESHMENTS AND RAFFLE. Leicester artist Ian Risely will be donating a demonstration picture as a raffle prize. Contact Ian on 0116 2888272 or visit his website www.morethanpastelportraits.com Artwork including prints [...]
