OAKHAM WEATHER

Monday, May 28, 2012

High Sheriff of Rutland Bart Hellyer has resurrected his ancient right to put people in the stocks

High Sheriff of Rutland Bart Hellyer has resurrected his ancient right to put people in the stocks as part of the fun at Oakham's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Cutts Close on Tuesday June 5.

High Sheriff Bart has appointed members of Oakham Town Council as his officers and will be holding court at a specially erected fun stocks. If found guilty, the public will be given the opportunity of throwing wet sponges at the malefactors!


Money raised from the sale of wet sponges will go to The Lodge Trust at Market Overton, a charity for adults with learning disabilities.

Members of the public can nominate local people they would most like to throw wet sponges at and Bart will do his best to catch them and bring them to justice on the day.



People wishing to nominate someone can post below or email the Sheriff's Posse direct at charleshaworth@live.co.uk.