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2016 Oakham Mayors Annus Horribilis in 1992 the Queen also said we are human.

The proposed Mayor for 2017 has promised, she has become
and modernist and promises to implement all the required changes.

The UK's Best Christmas Lights, 2012, Oakham Town Council, £16,000 of Value

The UK's Best Christmas Lights, 2012, Oakham Town Council, £16,000 of Value

After complaints the council has managed to find some additional

for the left hand side of Mill Street.

Swans Antiques have purchased their only little Christmas trees.

Many other retailers complain about the Town Council poor

ability to provide decent Christmas Lights as trader they contribute

nothing to the cost of the lights. The local residents pay via their

council tax. I am not saying all the independent traders are greedy

some who charge inflated prices could give a little back to the 

town that keep them in business. 

It is very clear that after many years of Oakham Town Council

squandering hundreds of thousands of pounds of tax payers 

money they are not up to the job. maybe the retailers could 

take over the responsibility.

After the above photograph was taken of the Christmas Tree

paid for by the Town Council and then donate rather oddly to

the town by the Rotary. They chucked some more lights on

which I understand have been donated by Furleys.

 

Its good to see a few more lights on the tree!

Christmas lights on Oakham High Street looking down from

Melton Road.

Church Street Oakham Christmas Lights

Gaol Street Oakham Christmas Lights comments on other

sites say this road along with the market place. 

I think they looked better last year all new LED bulbs were

purchased last year for Gaol Street and the old stars and 

Christmas Shape made it look more like Christmas. All those

have been trashed.

Melton Road Oakham, Yes there is only one string of lights 

across this road?

Christmas lights the centre of Oakham High Street

The old lights for Market Street were destroyed

Its hard to believe Oakham has used the same company as

Stamford and paid the same money £16,000

A Melton Company was paid £10,000 to put up and take

down and store the lights, dumped them in a field making 

them unusable. The Clerk said recently at a meeting the

Council has a good working relationship with this company 

it is a disgrace...

The  Market Place Oakham Rutland Christmas Lights

Oakham High Street Christmas Lights

Anne Davies BBC, Rosemary Conley Fat Fighter, Rutland NSPCC Carol Concert, 2012, Gates Nurseries, Photographs

Anne  Davies BBC, Rosemary Conley Fat Fighter, Rutland NSPCC Carol Concert, 2012,
Gates Nurseries.



Rosemary Conley, Anne Davies and Margaret Wheeler
image courtesy of Anne Davies BBC East Midlands.




On Monday evening the parish church of All Saints Church Oakham was decorated
by Gates for the annual Rutland NSPCC Carol Concert.



Each year the church fills with the good of Rutland to raise fund for the NSPCC.

Last year over £17,000 was raised. since the first concert nearly £70,000 has been
raised for the NSPCC.

The Rutland Committee led by Margaret Wheeler says "we can be very proud of
ourselves here in Rutland, for this concert has become the biggest single fundraiser
for the NSPCC in the whole of the East Midlands region of Notts, Lincs, Derby,
Northants, Leics and Rutland".

Perhaps next year the committee could find a bigger venue or hold two concerts
so ordinary people can attend and enjoy and help raise even more for the charity.


Half the church is cordoned of for reserved tickets many those rewarded with free
tickets for their help.

The remaining tickets sold out within two days.

And before Mrs Aston and her friends get their knickers in a twist, I am not publishing
the names of those who told me they did not pay, but will be happy to confirm that 
privately.







People filled the Church, Sung carols and listened
to Caroline Aston and Performances by the Harborough
Singers and Forrester Brass 2000.



Readings by Lars Tharp (BBC Antiques Road Show and Director
of the Foundliing Museum London), Peter Wheeler (Leicester Tigers
Director) David Farrer QC ( 'an ageing barrister in need of a lifestyle
guru and a decent second serve) Tim Hart, (Hambleton Hotel, Hambleton
Bakers on TV today, ITV's Britain's Best Bakery and Harts Hotel Nottingham)
Nigel Colborn (gardener, journalist and author) Rosemary Conley (seen on TV diet
and fitness person) Anne Davis (News reader BBC East Midlands Today and some
time ago GMTV- Good Morning TV.) Caroline Aston (charming friend of the local
establishment)



Lovely Christmas decorations loaned for the night by Gates. This year I waited
for the Rutland NSPCC ladies to go of to afternoon tea before attempting to
photograph and share.

Britain's Best Bakery, Hambleton Bakery, Rutland, ITV1, STV, UTV, December, 2012

ITV1, STV, UTV Wedneday 5th December 2012 4pm -5pm

Britain's Best Bakery, Hambleton Bakery, Rutland is to appear on ITV 1 on the
5th December it is rumoured they appear again on the 7th December suggesting
they made it through the Central Region Final.



Hambleton Bakery, Cottesmore Road, Exton, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 8AN
with the following shops:




Gaol Street Shop, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 6AL

1 Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL

Judges Mich Turner and Peter Sidwell visit three bakeries in the East Midlands and Staffordshire,
where they encounter  Hambleton Bakery a Rutland business based in a disused power station,
in the village of Exton.



They also meet a Stoke mother and son who stepped in when their local bakery faced closure,
and a Derbyshire couple who swapped the rat race for a village bakery.
Each team must put its stamp on the classic sausage roll,
hoping to survive the elimination and reach Friday's regional final Cooking

www.hambletonbakery.co.uk


Friday 7 December 2012
It’s the Central regional final,

The Railway Pub, Oakham, Christmas, Photograph, 2012

The Railway Pub, Oakham, Christmas, Photograph, 2012

The Jubilee, Price Checkout, 1977, 2012

This year is a Jubilee Year, I thought it would be interesting to compare the prices of some
basic supermarket products back at the time of the last Jubilee Year 1977 at Tesco


back in 1977 you could even buy a sweet chew with one of these


Heinz Beans 12.5p  today on-line £0.70

Stork Margarine 26.5p  today on-line  £0.69     products available up to £2.00 there is even a liquid Stork!

McDougalls Flour  24.5p   today on-line £1.00

Ski Yoghurt 7.5p today on-line only available in packs of four £1.50

Jacobs Cream Crackers 11.5p today on-line 200g pack £0.89

Ideal Evaporated Milk 15.5p today on-line Tesco no longer sell Ideal a tin of Carnation 170g and 410g are £0.74

Chivers Marmalade 19.5p today on-line Tesco no longer sell Chivers the brand is still made. another good brand will cost £1.00

Tesco Low Cal Orange 14.5p today on-line Tesco Value 750ml bottle £0.42

Tesco Butter 19.5p today on-line Tesco Every Day Butter £0.98

Penguin 6 Pack 19.5p  on-line today on a half price offer nine pack £0.91


Total spend  1977 £1.71   Today the same products cost £8.83

HIGHCROSS GROTTO Santa Arrives 18th November 2012

photo 2010

A magical Christmas treat for the children, they’ll be able to meet Santa at his Grotto from Sunday 18th November until Christmas Eve located on the lower mall near Eat & Starbucks.

This years theme will be a Polar Ice Kingdom where you will find eskimos, story-telling polar bears and penguins. A visit to Santa costs £4.50 which inludes a gift. Photography gifts are also available to purchase at an additional cost. This year the grotto also hosts an interactive play area for children which is free. Children must be supervised at all times in the grotto.

photo 2010

To save time book your visit to Santa here.   

Melton Mowbray, Royal British Legion, 2012, Poppy Appeal, Photographs

Melton Mowbray Royal British Legion



The Melton Mowbray Branch was formed on the 17th June 1921 and is the oldest branch in Leicestershire and just a short period from the Legion being formed nationally. When the Branch was founded, the members used to meet in the Oddfellows Hall in Melton and various venues within the town. At a meeting of the Legion members in October 1945 it was proposed to erect a permanent War Memorial and the Headquarters of the Legion in Melton. read more at: http://meltonmowbrayroyalbritishlegion.co.uk/history.html



http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/support-us/how-to-give

Stamford, Christmas Light Switch On, 2012, Stamford Town Council, Rutland Radio, Wildcats and primary school choir singers

A real tree will once again have pride of place in the centre of Stamford 

The tree will be provided by Burghley Estates and transported by RAF Wittering


The switch-on of the lights will be on Friday, November 30, 

during a programme of entertainment that starts at 4.30pm 

Introduced and hosted by Rob Persani, Rutland Radio.

performances by Wildcats and primary school choir singers.

This year there will also be a fireworks display 

The Very Rev Mark Warrick agreed to allow them to be set off from the churchyard.

The lights will be switched on by Stamford Mayor 



Councillor Bob Sandall  Independent

Diwali, Leicester, 2012, The Festival of Light

Diwali,  Leicester, 2012, The Festival of Light

Diwali Celebrations in Leicester are one of the biggest outside of India, with up to 35,000 people attending the switch on of the lights on Belgrave Road and even more attending Diwali day itself in the heart of the city's Asian community. Enjoy the fireworks display and live cultural entertainment on stage as the festival of light marks the start of the Hindu New Year.

Dates for 2012:

Diwali Switch On - Sunday 4th November

Diwali Day - Tuesday 13th November

 02 are sponsoring Leicester's Diwali celebrations 2012.

Diwali Celebrations: Diwali Greetings from City Mayor |  Follow us on Facebookand Twitter | Image Gallery | Diwali Guide

Leicester, Christmas, Winter Food and Craft Festival, 2012

Winter Food & Craft Festival 2012

It’s fast-approaching that time of year once again, as Leicester Market prepares itself for one of the key dates in the calendar – the Winter Food & Craft Festival.

This year’s Winter Food & Craft Festival will take place on Sunday 18th November.

With stalls showcasing some truly mouth-watering hot and cold foods, in addition to fantastic unique gifts, the Winter Food & Craft Festival is the perfect opportunity to stock up on grub and presents ahead of Christmas and the New Year.

In addition, there will also be professional chefs exhibiting their skills in live demonstrations, whilst the entire market will be alive with the spirit of the season.

For more information, contact Joseph Harkin, Market Development Manager, on 0116 223 2371 or email joseph.harkin@leicester.gov.uk

Leicester, Christmas Lights Switch On, 2012

Leicester Christmas Lights Switch On

This year’s Christmas Lights Switch On event takes place on Sunday 18th November
at 4.00pm in Town Hall Square.

BBC Radio Leicester presenters will be hosting the event with live stage performances from:

Ratby Youth Brass Band
The Simpletones
The Platforms
Plus Father Christmas and Friends
Festive costumed characters

The Switch On of the dazzling light display at 4.30pm

Oakham Rugby Club, The Annual Firework Display, Rutland Lions, 2012 Tickets available from Ford's of Oakham & Uppingham Sports & Books

Oakham Rugby Club, The Annual Firework Display, Rutland Lions, 2012

The display can be seen from  all over Oakham

the above photograph Northgate Oakham


Saturday, November 03, 2012

It's of course more fun to go along and have fun with your family and friends

Gates open at 6.00 pm  Display from 7.00 pm onwards

Burgers & hotdogs Hot drinks available


Tickets £4.00 at gate / £3.50 in advance / family tickets available

Tickets available from Ford's of Oakham & Uppingham Sports & Books

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning, Macmillan, 2012 on Friday 28 September. Shops, Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning 2012 on Friday 28 September.

Some shop in Mill Street, Oakham are taking part in the big fundraising event
look out for the posters in windows around town.

To find out more or to hold your own Coffee Morning, take a look at macmillan website:
http://coffee.macmillan.org.uk

Cllr Alf Dewis, Oakham Mayor, Civic Reception, 2012

Cllr Alf Dewis, Oakham Mayor, Civic Reception, 2012

at next weeks town council meeting Cllr Dewis is to raise the issue of the Mayors civic reception.


11. CIVIC RECEPTION 2012– Cllr Alf Dewis (Appendix D)
To receive a report from the Chairman


I am looking forward to see what Cllr Dewis has to say about this, in the past this has not been 
an agenda item and often used by Mayors like Cllr Joyce Lucas to hold a private booze fuelled 
party paid for by the tax payer.

OAKHAM TOWN COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2012 AT 7.30PM
AT THE OFFICES OF OAKHAM TOWN COUNCIL,
VICTORIA HALL, 39 HIGH STREET, OAKHAM

Leicester College, Abbey Park Campus, Enrolment Day, 2012, Photographs

Leicester College, Abbey Park Campus, Enrolment Day, 2012, Photographs

A Campus Warden

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2012 Burghley House Stamford Lincolnshire

Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips, MBE at The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 

2010 Click Link for photo set: 

http://martinbrookes.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/zara-anne-elizabeth-phillips-mbe-at.html

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2012

30th August - 2nd September 2012

http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/

For the Landrover Photoset from 2011 Click Link:
http://martinbrookes.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/land-rover-experience-photographs-land.html

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