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Oakham and Barmstedt Celebrate 40 Years of Friendship During Official German Twinning Delegation Visit
The Chairman of Rutland County Council had the pleasure of welcoming the Burgermeister of Barmstedt (Pinneberg district), Florian Rodenberg, to Oakham as part of the twinning delegation visit. Oakham Town Councils Deputy Mayor Cllr Dave Romney formally welcomed the visitors from Germany last night. This morning, Oakham Mayor Cllr Martin Brookes welcomed the Burgermeister of Barmstedt to the Oakham Town Council Chamber, along with Barmstedt Town Council Chairman Ortwin Schmidt, local residents, and members of the twinning association. Oakham's Mayor hopes our visitors have an enjoyable stay in Oakham for the next few days. Barmstedt and Oakham and celebrating 40 years of Twinning.
The Chairman of Rutland County Council had the pleasure of welcoming
the Burgermeister of Barmstedt (Pinneberg district), Florian Rodenberg, to Oakham
Oakham Mayor Cllr Martin Brookes welcomed
Barmstedt Town Council Chairman Ortwin Schmidt,
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Pianist Yaroslav Oliinyk Returns to Oakham for New Neoclassical Concert
Renowned neoclassical pianist and composer Yaroslav Oliinyk is set to make a highly anticipated return to Oakham this autumn.Following the warm reception of his previous local performance, Oliinyk will take to the stage at All Saints’ Church on Saturday, 14 November 2026, beginning at 6:30 pm.
Organised with the support of the Open Arts and Wellbeing Collective, a not-for-profit community arts organisation dedicated to enriching local cultural life, this year's event promises an entirely fresh experience. Attendees can look forward to a brand-new neoclassical programme blending original compositions such as Mountain River, Last Waltz, and Time of Change with timeless classical pieces and a few special surprises.
Whether you are a returning audience member or discovering Oliinyk’s evocative, cinematic soundscapes for the first time, the evening offers an atmospheric space for reflection and inspiration.
Event Summary:
What:Neoclassical Piano Concert with Yaroslav Oliinyk
When:Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 6:30 pm (Doors at 6:00 pm)
Where:All Saints’ Church, Church Street, Oakham, LE15 6AA
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Music in Lyddington continues its stellar 2026 concert season on Saturday, 19th September, welcoming the award-winning Kleio String Quartet to the historic setting of St. Andrew’s Church (LE15 9LR).The performance begins at 7:30 PM.
Formed in 2019 at the Seiji Ozawa International Chamber Academy, the quartet features Yume Fujise (violin), Katherine Yoon (violin), Jaren Ziegler (viola), and Gerard Flotats (cello).The ensemble is rapidly building an international reputation, having clinched First Prize and the Commission Prize at the 2023 Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition.Audiences across the UK will also recognize them from their tenure as BBC New Generation Artists (2024–2026) and their recent celebrated appearance at the Edinburgh International Festival.
Concert Programme
Haydn – Quartet No. 5 in F, Op. 50, "The Dream"
Smetana – Quartet No. 1 in E minor, "From My Life"
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Returning to where it all began, Lucy Pearson is stepping through the gates of Oakham School with a unique perspective.As an Old Oakhamian and former Head Girl, she has broken a 440-year glass ceiling by becoming the school’s first female head in its rich history.
Ahead of the new term, Pearson sat down with Rob Persani at the Head’s house, Deanscroft, with her dog Jeff relaxing nearby, to discuss her remarkable journey from the school playing fields to the highest levels of educational leadership and sports governance.
Her path to leadership has been forged through extraordinary experiences both in education and elite sport. A former international cricketer, Pearson played 12 Test matches and over 60 One Day Internationals for England, famously terrorising batting line-ups as a left-arm fast-medium opening bowler.Beyond her athletic achievements on the pitch, she has commanded powerful presence in sports boardrooms—serving as a director on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and later holding the pivotal role of Director of Education at The Football Association (FA).
Lucy Pearson brings this wealth of high-level strategic and operational experience back to Rutland, having already built an impressive portfolio of senior leadership positions within independent education, including serving as head of Cheadle Hulme School.
Speaking from Deanscroft, Lucy Pearson reflected on what it means to return to the community that originally shaped her. Her appointment marks an inspiring new chapter for Oakham School, blending deep-rooted nostalgia for her formative days as a pupil with a modern, trailblazing vision for its future.
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