Showing posts with label North Luffenham. Show all posts
Showing posts with label North Luffenham. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, St Georges Barracks, North Luffenham, Roger Begy, Conservative Leader, Rutland County Council
We are delighted that the long-term future of both army bases in Rutland appears secure with the news that £180 million will be invested into the county as part of the Army Basing Plan.
There is a long and proud military tradition in Rutland and we are honoured to be one of seven UK areas chosen to host returning army troops.
Our local bases at Cottesmore and North Luffenham have an important role to play locally and we look forward to continuing our excellent relationship with the armed forces.
In recent years, Rutland County Council has been at the forefront of work that has already ensured the smooth arrival into Kendrew Barracks of 600 troops (and families) of the 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment from Cyprus during 2012.
We have also been working closely with army colleagues for some time to plan for the arrival, during 2013, of 7 Regiment The Royal Logistics Corps. This detailed planning has seen the council work with key external partners as well as army colleagues, to focus on the impact of new arrivals in the areas of health, schools, and skills & employment.
The defence announcement also revealed that '5 Force Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers' will also be based at Kendrew Barracks from 2015 onwards. The council also understands that '2 Armoured Medical Regiment' and '1 Military Working Dogs Regiment (Royal Army Veterinary Corps)' will replace 16th Regiment Royal Artillery at St Georges Barracks, North Luffenham.
The work that the council has already done in tandem with our partners and 2nd Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment will serve us well in future years. Our team working on this will now include in their planning the additional arrivals announced by the Defence Minister, and we look forward to welcoming the soldiers and their families to Rutland.
Rutland County Council signed the Army Community Covenant during 2012 which encourages the local community to support local military personnel and their families.
Roger Begy
Leader of Rutland County Council
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Freedom of Entry, St George's Barracks, North Luffenham, Oakham, Rutland, Oakham Town Council, tickets
Whilst Rutland County Council cuts back on its civic expenditure, Oakham Town Council continues
to spend thousands of public money with no thought.
The only people who have connections to the base that is miles away from Oakham are the local
establishment.
Made up of ex Mayors, The Festival and Arts For Rutland.
I shall never forget the excitement of the Festival organiser on Rutland Radio, who was selling the hippos on the cheap "the bar is open all night and the drinks are so cheap"
I repeat what I said last year if that group want to give the freedom of Oakham to that barracks
then let them pay for it, why should the residents of Oakham pay?
I can understand the past freedom being granted to RAF Cottesmore, because I hear so many stories
form locals about that base and their connection either through friendship or marriage.
Its a pity Cllr Dewis is sucking up to his friends, it would have been much better to wait a few years
to see if the new Kendrew Barracks is worthy of a similar honour.
Each day in Town I see soldiers from Kendrew Barracks in Oakham.
It very rare you see anyone from St George's Barracks.
If you are interested in attending the church service on St Georges Day.
You need to apply to the town Clerk for tickets and if they like you they will send you two
tickets.
The Barracks may be granted the freedom of Oakham, I challenge any Oakham resident
to attempt to gain access to the barracks.
FREEDOM OF ENTRY TO ST GEORGE'S BARRACKS
Oakham Town Council is to award the Freedom of Entry to Oakham to St George’s Barracks at North Luffenham on St George’s Day, 23rd April 2013, The honour will be conferred during a ceremony in Oakham that will entail a service in All Saints Church. This will be followed by the presentation of the honour during a parade in the Market Place when the Mayor of Oakham, Alf Dewis, will present an illuminated scroll to the Commanding Officer of 16th Regiment Royal Artillery.
The honour is to be granted because of the long standing association of over 70 years between the military base at North Luffenham and the Town of Oakham. It also recognises the service that members of the armed forces located at the base have performed both for their country and the Town over that period. RAF Cottesmore was awarded the honour jointly by Rutland District Council and Oakham Town Council in 1988.
The Regiment will then exercise its ‘Freedom’ by marching through Oakham with drums beating, bands playing, colours flying and bayonets fixed. The parade will leave the Market Place and march along the High Street where Dr Lawrence Howard, the Lord Lieutenant, will take the salute at the junction of Church Street and High Street. The parade will continue along High Street turn down Northgate and finish in Church Street.
St George’s Barracks started life as RAF North Luffenham in 1940 and continued in RAF occupation until 1998. During this period various units were located at the base and for a short period between 1951 and 1955, RAF North Luffenham was transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force and was the first Canadian NATO base in Europe housing No. 1 Fighter Wing.
In 1955 the base reverted back to RAF use when 238 Operational Conversion Unit flew Gloster Javelins for just over a year. In the ensuing years there were a number of RAF units located at North Luffenham including the Aviation Medical School, Joint Services Language School, Midland Radar and No. 3 Ground Radio Servicing Squadron. Between 1959 and 1963 the Thor intermediate range ballistic missile was housed there.
In 1998, RAF North Luffenham was renamed St George’s Barracks and has been the home of a number of army regiments including the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and the Kings Own Royal Border Regiment. The present incumbent, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery, has been at St George’s Barracks since August 2007 when it moved from Woolwich. The Barracks are also presently shared with 104 Military Working Dogs, an Army Education Centre, a group of Explosive Ordnance Disposal operators as well as an Army Recruitment Team.
The presentation of the ‘Freedom’ will be a major event for Oakham and the Town Mayor, Alf Dewis, is keen that as many people as possible share in the day’s proceedings.
He says “Oakham Town Council will try to involve as many people as possible in the event but All Saints Church can only accommodate 400 including service personnel and guests. Therefore due to the limitation in numbers, admittance to the Church will be by ticket only and we would urge that people who wish to attend apply in writing to the Oakham Town Council”.
Anyone who wishes to attend the Church Service, which commences at 2.00pm, should write to The Town Clerk, Oakham Town Council, Victoria Hall, 39 High Street, Oakham LE15 6AH by Friday 15th March 2013 giving their name and address. Only written applications will be accepted and due to the limited number of seats available the tickets will be restricted to two per family. If the numbers are oversubscribed then a draw will take place. Tickets will be sent out week commencing 25th March 2013.
to spend thousands of public money with no thought.
The only people who have connections to the base that is miles away from Oakham are the local
establishment.
Made up of ex Mayors, The Festival and Arts For Rutland.
I shall never forget the excitement of the Festival organiser on Rutland Radio, who was selling the hippos on the cheap "the bar is open all night and the drinks are so cheap"
I repeat what I said last year if that group want to give the freedom of Oakham to that barracks
then let them pay for it, why should the residents of Oakham pay?
I can understand the past freedom being granted to RAF Cottesmore, because I hear so many stories
form locals about that base and their connection either through friendship or marriage.
Its a pity Cllr Dewis is sucking up to his friends, it would have been much better to wait a few years
to see if the new Kendrew Barracks is worthy of a similar honour.
Each day in Town I see soldiers from Kendrew Barracks in Oakham.
It very rare you see anyone from St George's Barracks.
If you are interested in attending the church service on St Georges Day.
You need to apply to the town Clerk for tickets and if they like you they will send you two
tickets.
The Barracks may be granted the freedom of Oakham, I challenge any Oakham resident
to attempt to gain access to the barracks.
FREEDOM OF ENTRY TO ST GEORGE'S BARRACKS
Oakham Town Council is to award the Freedom of Entry to Oakham to St George’s Barracks at North Luffenham on St George’s Day, 23rd April 2013, The honour will be conferred during a ceremony in Oakham that will entail a service in All Saints Church. This will be followed by the presentation of the honour during a parade in the Market Place when the Mayor of Oakham, Alf Dewis, will present an illuminated scroll to the Commanding Officer of 16th Regiment Royal Artillery.
The honour is to be granted because of the long standing association of over 70 years between the military base at North Luffenham and the Town of Oakham. It also recognises the service that members of the armed forces located at the base have performed both for their country and the Town over that period. RAF Cottesmore was awarded the honour jointly by Rutland District Council and Oakham Town Council in 1988.
The Regiment will then exercise its ‘Freedom’ by marching through Oakham with drums beating, bands playing, colours flying and bayonets fixed. The parade will leave the Market Place and march along the High Street where Dr Lawrence Howard, the Lord Lieutenant, will take the salute at the junction of Church Street and High Street. The parade will continue along High Street turn down Northgate and finish in Church Street.
St George’s Barracks started life as RAF North Luffenham in 1940 and continued in RAF occupation until 1998. During this period various units were located at the base and for a short period between 1951 and 1955, RAF North Luffenham was transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force and was the first Canadian NATO base in Europe housing No. 1 Fighter Wing.
In 1955 the base reverted back to RAF use when 238 Operational Conversion Unit flew Gloster Javelins for just over a year. In the ensuing years there were a number of RAF units located at North Luffenham including the Aviation Medical School, Joint Services Language School, Midland Radar and No. 3 Ground Radio Servicing Squadron. Between 1959 and 1963 the Thor intermediate range ballistic missile was housed there.
In 1998, RAF North Luffenham was renamed St George’s Barracks and has been the home of a number of army regiments including the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and the Kings Own Royal Border Regiment. The present incumbent, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery, has been at St George’s Barracks since August 2007 when it moved from Woolwich. The Barracks are also presently shared with 104 Military Working Dogs, an Army Education Centre, a group of Explosive Ordnance Disposal operators as well as an Army Recruitment Team.
The presentation of the ‘Freedom’ will be a major event for Oakham and the Town Mayor, Alf Dewis, is keen that as many people as possible share in the day’s proceedings.
He says “Oakham Town Council will try to involve as many people as possible in the event but All Saints Church can only accommodate 400 including service personnel and guests. Therefore due to the limitation in numbers, admittance to the Church will be by ticket only and we would urge that people who wish to attend apply in writing to the Oakham Town Council”.
Anyone who wishes to attend the Church Service, which commences at 2.00pm, should write to The Town Clerk, Oakham Town Council, Victoria Hall, 39 High Street, Oakham LE15 6AH by Friday 15th March 2013 giving their name and address. Only written applications will be accepted and due to the limited number of seats available the tickets will be restricted to two per family. If the numbers are oversubscribed then a draw will take place. Tickets will be sent out week commencing 25th March 2013.
Friday, September 14, 2012
North Luffenham, Garden Club, Autumn Show,
North Luffenham, Garden Club, Autumn Show,
Sunday September 16th
Open to the public from 2pm, entry £1 adult, children free with free raffle ticket. Homemade refreshments available. Prize giving at 3.45pm, followed by auction of produce.
North Luffenham Community Centre
Church Street, North Luffenham
Oakham
LE15 8JL
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday September 16th
Open to the public from 2pm, entry £1 adult, children free with free raffle ticket. Homemade refreshments available. Prize giving at 3.45pm, followed by auction of produce.
North Luffenham Community Centre
Church Street, North Luffenham
Oakham
LE15 8JL
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday, December 08, 2011
North Luffenham PTA Santa Fun Run, St Mary & St John's Primary School, North Luffenham
North Luffenham PTA Santa Fun Run
Saturday, 10 December, 10:00 – 11:00
St Mary & St John's Primary School, North Luffenham (map)
Registration at 9.30am. Meet on the school playground. £1 entry, but please raise as much money as you can!
Come dressed as Santa or wear something else red or festive.
More details from the school office or www.northluffen
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Open Gardens at North Luffenham Hall, North Luffenham
Open Gardens at North Luffenham Hall
Sun, 29 May, 11:00 – 16:30
Church Street, North Luffenham (map)
Plants for sale. Admission charge, children free.
It's the home of Roger and Mary Canham open as part of the National Gardens Scheme.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Rutland Hippo's auction Officer’s Mess at St. George’s Barracks, North Luffenham. ABF The Soldiers' Charity with Julia Bradbury
Hippo's will be auctioned to raise funds for ABF The Soldiers' Charity
Hippo Farewell Gala Dinner - 21st May 2011 - Time 7.30pm
The fibreglass sculptures that caused such a stir throughout the county last year and cost a staggering £37,000 plus are just three months away from going under the auctioneers hammer. There will be a chance to win a hippo for £10!
Joy Everett said, “We’ve decided to add a bit of fun to the event with a sealed £10 draw. The lucky winner of this will also walk away with a Hippo – but for the cost of just £10.
the Hippos will be on show for one last time at Rutland County Museum throughout April”
Organisers of the event, raising money for the ABF The Soldiers' Charity and Arts for Rutland (to support local artists?), expect a sell-out and are advising purchasing your tickets sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.
The auction, hosted by TV star Julia Bradbury, takes place on Saturday May 21st at 7.30pm, as part of a Gala Dinner (5 piece band and 3 course meal) in the Officer’s Mess at St. George’s Barracks, North Luffenham.
Tickets cost £35 per person and include pre-dinner drinks and wine on the table. Tables of 10 are available if you are planning on bringing a group.
To buy tickets or find out more details please contact:
Tickets cost £35 per person and include pre-dinner drinks and wine on the table. Tables of 10 are available if you are planning on bringing a group.
To buy tickets or find out more details please contact:
Joy Everitt – Rutland County Museum,
Catmose Street
Oakham,
tel 07770543118 or by email joy.everitt@talktalk.net
Venue The Officer's Mess, St George's Barracks North Luffenham
Dress Black tie/smart casual
Click Here to see the Hippo's from the Schools at the museum
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