Keeping warm this winter free coats at Tesco Oakham Rutland.
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Monday, January 30, 2023
Keeping warm this winter free coats at Tesco Oakham Rutland
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Arrest made in connection with car hitting woman at Knossington During Cottesmore Hunt Meet.
Officers last night (Wednesday) arrested a 59-year-old woman, from Knossington, on suspicion of attempted wounding with intent.
She has since been released under investigation.
The vehicle involved in the collision – a grey Mercedes - has also been recovered by police.
Det Insp Charles Edwards said: “Our investigation into the incident is continuing and we’ve spoken to a number of witnesses who were in the area at the time.
“I’m aware of the concern this incident has raised and we’ll provide further updates as our enquiries progress.”
The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing. She has since been discharged and officers are in regular contact with her.
You can pass on information to police by clicking HERE and quoting reference 22*623684 or calling 101.
Northants Hunt Saboteur Hit by car whilst monitoring the Cottesmore hunt, An investigation has begun after the woman was struck by a car in Knossington.
WARNING SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND THE CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO UPSETTING
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Fireworks, Bonfire Night at the Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle, Grantham NG32 1PA, United Kingdom,
Fireworks, Bonfire Night at the Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle, Grantham NG32 1PA, United Kingdom,
Bonfire Night at the Engine Yard
02/11/2019 17:30 - 20:30
https://www.facebook.com/events/552738571840794/
Phone:01476 871001
Website:https://www.engineyardbelvoir.com/
Address: The Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle, Grantham NG32 1PA, United Kingdom
Join us on the evening of Saturday 2rd November to enjoy a beautiful autumn evening.
Wrap up against the cold weather, soak up the atmosphere and grab some of your favourite comfort food provided by The Fuel Tank & The Country Victualler. Then simmer down after the display with a warming cocktail at The Balloon Bar.
Event time: 5:30 – 8:00
With the Engine Yard as the perfect location for great fireworks and bonfire, we have been working hard to perfect this event after identifying ways to improve it from last year. A great selection of food outlets including the Fuel Tank and external Street Food Vendors. Performances from brilliant bands and fireworks to blow your socks off from MLE Pyrotechnics.
Tickets are:
Adult: £10
Child: £5
Family: £25 (2 adult, 2 child)
Tickets now available here.
https://www.engineyardbelvoir.com/event/bonfire-fireworks/
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Lakeland New Store at Gates Garden Centre Cold Overton Leicestershire
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Makers Market at Barnsdale Gardens The Avenue Exton Rutland
Makers Market at Barnsdale Gardens
Sunday, July 31st, 2022
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Barnsdale Gardens, Exton
Price
Free
Come along and browse some wonderful items from local artisan makers. You can also enjoy seeing some of them in action.
Barnsdale Gardens
The Avenue
Exton
Friday, July 15, 2022
Wilko Oakham Remains Closed Whilst Leicestershire Police Forensic Team Investigate a Break-in at the Store Oakham Rutland
Wilko Oakham Remains Closed Whilst Leicestershire Police Forensic Team Investigate a Break-in at the Store Oakham Rutland
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Arts For Rutland AGM at Oakham School Oakham Rutland
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Phillip Dyke Pleads Guilty to further charges of sexual abuse whilst he taught at Hailey Hall School, Hertford.
I was not originally going to post this. I have changed my mind, because I have learnt it is not good to keep things hidden inside.
On Tuesday 26th April 2022 I was meant to be giving evidence at St Albans Crown Court against my old art teacher, he was calling me a liar.
Previously pleading not guilty to three charges.
For almost three years Phillip Dyke subjected me to sexual and physical abuse at Hailey Hall School, Hertfordshire. I was 12 When the abuse started, he would have been in his early 20s.
Yesterday at St Albans Crown Court he changed his plea to Guilty. When the police phoned me and told me the news I was both happy and sad.
I was also very happy for the other man, who was also due to give his evidence against Mr Dyke, yesterday afternoon.
Mr Dyke will be sentenced for what he did to me and the other person at Wood Green Court on the 23rd June 2022.
For many years, I have been wanting those in authority to believe what I was saying, finally after the hard work of Bev, a dedicated detective at Hertfordshire Police, she believed me and listened to me for a very long time.
Although I was preparing myself to give evidence. I can't put in words at how relieved I am now I don't have to do it due to Mr Dyke finally admitting what he did.
Mr Dyke was convicted of similar and worse offences back in 2013 he was sent to prison for 8 years for abusing 6 boys. At that time he pleaded not guilty and put those men through the ordeal of a trial.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-23809745
In 2013 the police in Hertfordshire were aware of me and showed little interest in what happened to me. Possibly due to the case I was fighting at the time and won when certain Oakham Town Councillors and member of staff at Rutland County Council wrongly accused me of harassment.
At the time many of those Councillors were calling me what Mr Dyke is, that was all started by then Cllr Joyce Lucas BEM. she started spreading that false information to anyone who would listen to her, she also told local young people who used to call me that when I walked through the town. She went on to also tell people who worked with me at Tesco. Occasionally some people still comment when I pass them. It happened only this Saturday. I wish those people would understand how hurtful it is to hear that comment.
- Further information on these services and details can be found by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rsa/rape-and-sexual-assault/
- Further information about child abuse can be found by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/caa/child-abuse
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Oakham's War Memorial at All Saints Church was re dedicated today for the future marking its centenary.
I found on Twitter today Oakham's War Memorial at All Saints Church was re dedicated today for the future marking its centenary.
The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Sarah Furness placed some roses.
Its a shame there appears to have been no publicity about this event, so Oakham residents could have attended.
I have been told there was a mention in the Rutland Mercury last week. The article incorrectly states it is a memorial for Rutland's fallen and cost £900. It cost £1000 and is a memorial to over 100 Oakham's fallen.
www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/amp/service-to-mark-memorials-100th-anniversary-9246898
One hundred years ago the church yard was overflowing with residents when the war memorial was dedicated.
The correct information about Oakham War Memorial can be found here.
https://www.rutlandremembers.org/location/1172/oakham-war-memorial-all-saints-church
The #war #memorial at All Saints #oakham was re dedicated today for the future marking its centenary. The standard of the @RBLOakham
— RutlandLordLieutenant (@RutlandLL) April 10, 2022
was laid up & a new standard #Rutland @BritishLegionRX
was dedicated. Thanks to all @RAnglians
@7rlc_co
@RAF_Wittering
@RutlandAirCadet pic.twitter.com/Wk1xnB0FJl
Thursday, April 07, 2022
Easter Sunday service at St James Church Gretton Station Road Gretton
Easter Sunday service at St James Church Gretton
Sunday, April 17th, 2022
9:00am - 10:00am
St James Church Gretton, Gretton
Easter Sunday Service at St James Church Gretton
Parishioners and visitors all most welcome
Contact 01536 770486 or email
stjamesgretton@gmail.com
St James Church Gretton
Station Road
Gretton
The event runs from 9:00am to 10:00am
Easter Sunday All Age Service at Gretton Baptist Chapel High Street Gretton
Easter Sunday All Age Service at Gretton Baptist Chapel
Sunday, April 17th, 2022
10:15am - 11:15am
Gretton Baptist Chapel, Gretton, NN17 3DF
Residents and Visitors are are welcome to the Easter Sunday All Age Service.
Further particulars from Rev Peter Lloyd telephone
01536 772155 or email
grettonbaptist@gmail.com
Gretton Baptist Chapel
High Street
Gretton
NN17 3DF
The event runs from 10:15am to 11:15am
Easter Good Friday service at St James Church Gretton Station Road Gretton
Easter Good Friday service at St James Church Gretton
Friday, April 15th, 2022
2:00pm - 3:00pm
St James Church Gretton, Gretton
An Hour at the Cross
Easter Good Friday service at St James Church Gretton
Parishioners and visitors all most welcome.
Contact 01536 770486 or email
stjamesgretton@gmail.com
St James Church Gretton
Station Road
Gretton
The event runs from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Easter Good Friday Service at Gretton Baptist Chapel High Street Gretton NN17 3DF
Easter Good Friday Service at Gretton Baptist Chapel
Friday, April 15th, 2022
10:15am - 11:15am
Gretton Baptist Chapel, Gretton, NN17 3DF
Residents and visitors are all welcome to this Easter Good Friday service.
Further particulars from Minister Rev Peter Lloyd
Telephone 01536 772155 or email
grettonbaptist@gmail.com
Gretton Baptist Chapel
High Street
Gretton
NN17 3DF
The event runs from 10:15am to 11:15am
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Liveryman Geoff Thompson has been appointed by HM The Queen to be High Sheriff of Rutland. He will succeed David Wood, at a Declaration Ceremony at Oakham Castle on 5 April 2022
LIVERYMAN GEOFF THOMPSON HAS BEEN APPOINTED BY HM THE QUEEN TO BE HIGH SHERIFF OF RUTLAND. HE WILL SUCCEED DAVID WOOD, AT A DECLARATION CEREMONY AT OAKHAM CASTLE ON 5 APRIL 2022
Liveryman Geoff Thompson has been appointed by HM The Queen to be High Sheriff of Rutland. He will succeed David Wood, at a Declaration Ceremony at Oakham Castle on 5 April 2022
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Collision Oakham High Street just before 4pm at least 3 cars damaged. No one was hurt
Monday, February 28, 2022
Wilko Easter and Mothering Sunday much nicer than the rubbish on sale at QD Quality Discount Oakham Rutland.
Wilko Easter and Mothering Sunday much nicer than the rubbish on sale at QD Quality Discount Oakham Rutland.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Snowdrops and Aconites at Rosie Makes Jams the Old Smithy Burley Rutland
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Samaritan's Purse, Last chance to drop in your shoeboxes at Oakham Baptist Church today between 10 and 12 for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.
Last chance to drop in your shoeboxes at Oakham Baptist Church today between 10 and 12 for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Remembrance Sunday Parade Arrival at All Saints Church Oakham Rutland 2021
Remembrance Sunday Parade Arrival at All Saints Church Oakham Rutland 2021
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Remembrance Sunday Wreath Laying at Oakham War Memorial 2021 Oakham Rutland Photographs
Remembrance Sunday Wreath Laying at Oakham War Memorial 2021 Photographs