Christmas Tree Festival Photographs, St Mary's Church Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, 2024

Christmas Tree Festival Photographs, St Mary's Church Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, 2024

Oakham Lights Up for Christmas!The much-anticipated Christmas Light Switch-On event will take place on Sunday, November 24th, 2024.

Oakham Lights Up for Christmas!The much-anticipated Christmas Light Switch-On event will take place on Sunday, November 24th, 2024.

Oakham Lights Up for Christmas!

Get ready to dazzle your eyes as Oakham prepares to light up the festive season! The much-anticipated Christmas Light Switch-On event will take place on Sunday, November 24th, 2024.

The highlight of the evening will be the official switch-on ceremony, conducted by none other than the esteemed Oakham Mayor, Paul Ainsley. As the darkness descends, some of the  town will be illuminated with a dazzling display of twinkling lights, transforming Oakham into a winter wonderland.

To add to the festive cheer, Oakham Town Councillors will be on hand to serve up warm cups of delicious hot chocolate, perfect for warming up on a chilly November evening.

For the little ones (and the young at heart), there will be exciting fairground rides taking over the Market Square from 3pm to 5pm.

Armistice Day, November 11th, 2024, in the historic grounds of Oakham Castle, Video

 Armistice Day, November 11th, 2024, in the historic grounds of Oakham Castle, Video

On the morning of Armistice Day, November 11th, 2024, the historic grounds of Oakham Castle echoed with the echoes of remembrance

On the morning of Armistice Day, November 11th, 2024, the historic grounds of Oakham Castle echoed with the echoes of remembrance. A poignant ceremony, led by the Venerable (Air Vice Marshall) John Ellis CB RAF Rtd, marked the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. As the clock struck eleven, a hush fell over the gathered crowd. A two-minute silence enveloped the castle grounds, a moment of reflection dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The silence was a stark reminder of the countless lives lost in conflicts past and present. The ceremony honoured the bravery and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces. It was a time to reflect on the importance of peace and to pay tribute to those who fought for freedom. Oakham and Rutland News, Photographs: https://oakhamandrutlandnews.blogspot.com/2024/11/on-morning-of-armistice-day-november.html

On the morning of Armistice Day, November 11th, 2024, the historic grounds of Oakham Castle echoed with the echoes of remembrance

On the morning of Armistice Day, November 11th, 2024, the historic grounds of Oakham Castle echoed with the echoes of remembrance

Oakham Remembers: A Solemn Act of Remembrance

On the morning of Armistice Day, November 11th, 2024, the historic grounds of Oakham Castle echoed with the echoes of remembrance. A poignant ceremony, led by the Venerable (Air Vice Marshall) John Ellis CB RAF Rtd, marked the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

As the clock struck eleven, a hush fell over the gathered crowd. A two-minute silence enveloped the castle grounds, a moment of reflection dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The silence was a stark reminder of the countless lives lost in conflicts past and present.

The ceremony honoured the bravery and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces. It was a time to reflect on the importance of peace and to pay tribute to those who fought for freedom.