Walking To Manchester Gay Village

Walking To Manchester Gay Village

Capital & Centric

Chimney

and new 

Hotel

Hot dog

London Road Fire Station

Macdonald Manchester Hotel

College

Seen at most road junctions

some so old they no longer shine

small shops sell packets of balloons

for £5

Manchester Mayfield is a former railway station in Manchester, England, on the south side of Fairfield Street next to Manchester Piccadilly station. 

Opened in 1910, Mayfield was constructed as a four-platform relief station adjacent to 

Piccadilly to alleviate overcrowding. In 1960, the station was closed to passengers and, in 1986, 

it was permanently closed to all services having seen further use as a parcels depot.

After years of abandonment and many proposed development schemes, the station roof was dismantled in February 2013. The site was used for Manchester International Festival in July 2013.

Manchester Mayfield railway station and the surrounding 6.2-acre (25,000 m2) site is the property of London and Continental Railways, the residual government-owned 

corporation and former partner in Eurostar

Star & Garter

The Barkside

Walking to Manchester Ancoats

 Walking to Manchester Ancoats 

Trinity Methodist Church, 

Ancoats Manchester Damaged by flooding

Victorian Tramway To Beach Scarborough

Victorian Tramway To Beach Scarborough

John Lewis The Place to Eat Highcross Leicester, I would not be surprised if this was the next store to close.

John Lewis The Place to Eat Highcross Leicester, I would not be surprised if this was the next store to close. Although the service in the cafe was good, the shop floor service is dreadful plenty of staff standing around chatting to each other rather disinterested in customers and just like M&S they don't seem to have stock and offer to order items on-line  for me. I certainly did not want to take that chance my mum has ordered a basic table and chairs from them and they have taken the money and give an estimated delivery date of one month away and if I wanted to shop on-line I would not have travelled to the store. The item I wanted from the electrical department was available from Amazon for the same price it arrived this 8 hours later and the computer gave me information about the product that the sales assistant could not give me. 🙁

Rutland Showground 'events' prompts review of how Oakham Town Council responds to emergencies, makes me angry and hopeful

I read the following article on Oakham Nub News, It makes me angry and also hopeful.

https://oakham.nub.news/n/rutland-showground-39events39-prompts-review-of-how-oakham-town-council-responds-to-emergencies

Oakham town councillor Adrian Orchard, is calling on the council to create an emergency response policy to help the town council grapple with such events and other emergencies.

Coun Orchard said: "Events at the Rutland Showground over the period 20-26th of June 2021 highlighted shortfalls in OTC policy for responding to unplanned events or natural disasters."

Oakham Town Council, he continued, "has a central role to play in developing and participating in all aspects of life in the town. It is a community leader, advocate and representative body."

For many years I have highlighted the inadequacies of Oakham Town Council and have been attacked for doing that. 

It makes me angry that we have to pay, for a town council that has a dishonest incompetent Clerk he cant ensure the council has proper policies and procedures and constantly ignores most of the recommendations of the internal auditor. 

Many times when I was a town councillor, I asked why do we not have an emergency plan? Why do we not store items to assist in an event of an emergency. 

The constant response was that is the job of Rutland County Council. One time I raised my concern, I had little faith that Rutland County Council, could look after us in an emergency, they had just completed a desk top exercise, what they would do if Rutland was flooded and they failed this task. 

The hope I have is what this new councillor Adrian Orchard is saying. We have had new councillors in the past, who have spoken in a similar way only to be shut down by the former Mayors like Adam Lowe and the Clerk. 

During lockdown the Town Council proved it served no purpose for the town. 

Of course the Mayor Dave Romney spent hundreds of  pounds of our money buying unneeded snacks and treats for NHS staff at the local hospital, for Rutland Melton Labour Party social media publicity.

Cllr Adam Lowe arranged for thousands of pounds to be given to one of the richest care companies in the country to buy PPE. 

Throughout the whole period of the Covid Pandemic the Town Council has not been there for the town. 

The Town Council needs to look at all its policies and if the Clerk and the assistant can't help then get one that can.

I once asked the Town Council when Alf Dewis was Mayor, why does the Town Council not have a strategic plan. It would be a good point for this council to start at if it really does want to serve the town.

Travellers thought to be linked to The Christian Festival at Oakham Showground attempted to break into the shower block at Oakham Gymnastic Club at Oakham Enterprise Park. The Club has now closed for safety

Travellers thought to be linked to The Christian Festival at Oakham Showground attempted to break into the shower block at Oakham Gymnastic Club at Oakham Enterprise Park. The Club has now closed for safety

Oakham Gymnastic Club Say:

Cancelled sessions

Unfortunately due to an incident this afternoon whereby individuals tried to gain access to the building whilst a class was in session we have taken the difficult decision to cancel tonight's classes as we are unable to remain covid safe when the building has to go into a full lockdown we will keep you updated as the week goes on as you can imagine we do this with a heavy heart considering the amount of time we have already missed this last year, we thank you for your support at this time and would like to thank Rutland Police in for their prompt attendance.

Lord Nelson Pub Oakham Rutland Closes for Staff Safety Due to Rutland Showground Christian Festival

The Lord Nelson Pub says:

It is with huge sadness we have decided to keep The Lord Nelson closed until Friday morning now. 

With the vulnerability and local issues we are not confident putting our staff at risk and will update everyone later in the week with our plans for the weekend. 

We will contact all bookings directly and we are so sorry to have to disappoint guests!

Knead Pubs

Charmaine Paul member of Light and Life Christian Travellers Church Posts apology and Invitation to Oakham Residents in Rutland Facebook Group

Charmaine Paul

I am on the convention and seeing some of the lovely comments on here from the local settled community is a breath of fresh air. 

Thank you to those of you who have made positive comments. 

Everyone is welcome to come onto the ground to see what’s going on, come to a meeting/s and have a cup of tea and something to eat with us. 

The signal on here isn’t great but I’ve managed to get online by chance this morning. 

If anyone would like to come on but feels uncomfortable please let me know and I’ll come and meet you at the gate. 

God loves you all and this convention is for everyone , although there are a handful of young ones here who are unpleasant and just don’t care. 

Please accept my sincere apologies for those people of our community. 

But like I said, anyone can come on here, we don’t discriminate and you will be welcomed as much as anyone else. Hopefully I will be able to get back online to see if anyone would like me to meet them at the gate. 

This offer is for everyone, including those who have misconceptions about us 🙏❤️

Queen's Birthday Honours for people from Rutland including Bill Adderley, founder of Dunelm Group who donates millions to charity

Queen's Birthday Honours for people from Rutland including Bill Adderley, founder of Dunelm Group who donates millions to charity

William Adderley, who founded homewares retailer the Dunelm Group, and is being given a knighthood for services to charity. Mr Adderley lives in Hambleton.

Ali Wainwright, the founder of Rutland Foodbank, is made an MBE for services to the community.

Dr Emma Egging, formerly of Morcott and now of Colsterworth, receives an OBE for services to vulnerable people after she founded the Jon Egging Trust in memory of her Red Arrows pilot husband who died after a crash at the Bournemouth Air Show in 2011.

Peter Lawson receives the BEM for services to the arts and the community of Rutland after founding Arts for Rutland.

Janet Thompson also receives a BEM for services to the community after making scrubs for NHS staff during the pandemic.

Oakham Rutland Level crossing closed 4th June to 7th June 2021

Oakham Rutland Level crossing closed 4th June to 7th June 2021

Tribute to Linda Widdowson at Tesco Oakham Rutland

Tribute to Linda Widdowson at Tesco Oakham Rutland

The East Coast Upgrade Friday 4th June 2021 Major Changes to Services at London Kings Cross 5th & 6th June No Trains

The East Coast Upgrade Friday 4th June 2021 Major Changes to Services at London Kings Cross 5th & 6th June No Trains 

Lord Lieutenant Of Rutland Announces New Apple Orchard For Rutland A Tribute To His Highness Prince Philip Rutland Residents May Like To Donate, instead of purchasing flowers.

Lord Lieutenant Of Rutland Announces New Apple Orchard For Rutland A Tribute To His Highness Prince Philip Rutland Residents May Like To Donate, instead of purchasing flowers.

RUTLAND LIEUTENANCY CONFIRMS DETAILS OF TRIBUTE TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH

Following the sad news on Friday 9 April that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away, the Rutland Lieutenancy has given details of how local people can support the planting of a special memorial orchard in Prince Philip’s name.

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was a committed environmentalist and hugely passionate about farming. His concerns led to a specific request that members of the public do not lay floral tributes for him. However, the Rutland Lieutenancy, led by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Dr Sarah Furness, knows that many people will wish to pay tribute to his immense contributions to our lives. 

The Rutland Lieutenancy has therefore decided to create an historic heritage apple orchard in the County, underplanted with spring bulbs. The Duke of Edinburgh Memorial Orchard will be planted at the Rutland Agricultural Society. Apple varieties will be carefully researched to ensure they are ones that have been grown historically in our region. 

Donations are being sought to fund the purchase of young trees, while the Lord-Lieutenant will be asking young people across the County to help with the planting.

Dr Sarah Furness, Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, said: “In light of The Duke of Edinburgh’s staunch support for environmental protection, we feel that a memorial orchard in his name will be a fitting and long-lasting tribute to His Royal Highness. These plans are well advanced and we are seeking donations, as well as the support of local people, to help make the project a reality. If all goes to plan, we very much hope that panting can commence in the autumn, reflecting His Royal Highness’s interests, Rutland’s rural character and the importance of the environment.”

Contributions can be made payable to ‘The Rutland Lieutenancy Fund’ by sending a cheque to Deputy Clerk Kate Haworth, at the following address:  

The Civic Officer & Deputy Clerk to the Lieutenancy

Rutland County Council Offices

Catmose

Oakham

Rutland, LE15 6HP 

Funds can also be transferred electronically to the Rutland Lieutenancy Fund. 

The payee name is 

MMBS (business account) Sort Code 40-05-30 account number 74574915 

Society Ref NIE3385836THE.

Flags Half Mast in tribute to HRH Prince Philip

Flags Half Mast in tribute to HRH Prince Philip 

Castle Grounds

Outside Rutland County Library

Queen Elizabeth II bandstand, Cutts Close

Rutland County Council

Plans for Bar to open in Former Hambeltons Fine Foods Gaol Street Oakham Rutland

Plans for Bar to open in Former Hambeltons Fine Foods Gaol Street Oakham Rutland

The last time a bar opened in this street it did not go well, lets hope this turns out better.

Cancer Research UK Market Place Oakham Rutland for far to many years this charity shop has made our market place look like a dump.

Cancer Research UK Market Place Oakham Rutland for far to many years this charity shop has made our market place look like a dump.

I often wonder why people here in Oakham are so anti charity shops, then I thought about it. Each time I walk through the market place I notice how it is blighted by Cancer Research. If it is not being used as a dump for residents rubbish, its their own weekly mountain of rubbish dumped outside the shop. I often look at what they throw out and think what a waste. Yesterday I notice a large bag full of brown paper bags still sealed in original packaging, along with many other bags containing many new items. used to run the shop, I personal nominate Cancer Research as the most disgraceful and wasteful charity shop here in Oakham. Cancer research appears to have far too much money. I and others remember when they wasted over £20,000 refurbishing this shop in 2013 and opening it for a very short period of time as a boutique style charity shop before reverting it back to a normal charity shop. £20,000, Just a little more than they pay each of their store managers. There are plenty of other business's in the Market Place that include the selling of food and drink, they don't dump in the market place.