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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Highcross Shopping Leicester things to do In and Around Oakham Rutland
Highcross Shopping Leicester is still worth a visit
Three new stores opened
Three new stores opened
Twyford Guild of Artists Annual Exhibition
The objective of the Guild is to foster artistic activity in the village and to encourage an awareness of the activities of the Guild, both locally and in the East Midlands.
Membership of the Guild is restricted to artists and craftspeople from Twyford.
Annual Exhibition
18th - 19th September 2010
12- 5pm
Twyford Village Hall
near Melton Mowbray
See work by:
Gay Mayes
Ron Chapman
Jean Baker
Lesley Harris
Graeme Frost
Paula Chapman
Art and Design at View 4 at Victoria Hall Oakham
27th July - 8th August
10am - 4pm
Victoria Hall High Street Oakham
Chrissie Best
http://www.chrissiebest.com/
Ken Forrest Oakham Artist who paints watercolours in classical watercolour tradition.
Anne Goold had lived and worked in the Var, in the south of France, for twenty years where she worked with several French painters and exhibited there.
Working with Yves Pascal (a Beaux Arts painter). and living in the south of France, was the greatest influence on her use of colour.Since her return to England nine years ago she settled in Rutland, painting locally and returning to France frequently.
Recent exhibitions include: the Heifer Gallery, Islingtom, London; The Mayfair Arts Festival; the Covent Garden Festival at Grosvenor House Hotel; Gildenburgh Gallery, Cambridge; Lec Trois Dauphins at Ste Maxime; Plan de la Tour, Saint Tropez.
She has also exhibited in Sussex and Rutland, and this year in the 150th Anniversary Exhibition of the Society of Women Artists at The Mall galleries in London. Commissions accepted Worldwide. Tel: 01572 813146 Chantry, Exton, Rutland LE15 8AZ .’
Stuart Ball http://www.bigstuartball.co.uk/
http://www.bigstuartball.co.uk/cafe_298617.html
10am - 4pm
Victoria Hall High Street Oakham
http://www.chrissiebest.com/
Ken Forrest Oakham Artist who paints watercolours in classical watercolour tradition.
Anne Goold had lived and worked in the Var, in the south of France, for twenty years where she worked with several French painters and exhibited there.
Working with Yves Pascal (a Beaux Arts painter). and living in the south of France, was the greatest influence on her use of colour.Since her return to England nine years ago she settled in Rutland, painting locally and returning to France frequently.
Recent exhibitions include: the Heifer Gallery, Islingtom, London; The Mayfair Arts Festival; the Covent Garden Festival at Grosvenor House Hotel; Gildenburgh Gallery, Cambridge; Lec Trois Dauphins at Ste Maxime; Plan de la Tour, Saint Tropez.
She has also exhibited in Sussex and Rutland, and this year in the 150th Anniversary Exhibition of the Society of Women Artists at The Mall galleries in London. Commissions accepted Worldwide. Tel: 01572 813146 Chantry, Exton, Rutland LE15 8AZ .’
Stuart Ball http://www.bigstuartball.co.uk/
http://www.bigstuartball.co.uk/cafe_298617.html
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Willow Crescent Oakham
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Willow Crescent
Is getting a makeover, the school will be extended
at the rear side and front and new roof will hold it all together
it is hoped like the other school projects in Oakham
work will be completed by September.
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Willow Crescent
Oakham LE15 6EH
01572 722 400
http://www.englishmartyrs.rutland.sch.uk/family/index.php
Monday, July 26, 2010
Oakham C. of E. Primary School Work Started on New Little Build
Work started today on Oakham's
Little Build
It is hoped the new school will
be completed in time for the new
term start in September
Payphone and Telephone pole to be removed
to make way for new school entrance
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The new building will certainly be noticed
once complete, it looks like a wooden
box and two white boxes
Leicester Subway Filled In
Leicester subway filled in
I hope the council removed the homeless,
buskers and beggars before they filled it in.
Not a sad loss for Leicester
would be nice know
where the ornate gates
are now?
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
Saxelby American Family "Sorry England"
The Saxelby Family from America
visiting England
Say Sorry To
ENGLAND
The Saxelby family had special T-shirts made
in the Leicestershire town of Saxelby
The wondered what they should have
printed and decide to say sorry
for all the loud American who visit England
their words not mine
Tesco Oakham Pay Back
Leicestershire Police receive
nearly 100 calls a months relating
nearly 100 calls a months relating
to Tesco Oakham
The calls range from Shoplifting
to anti social behaviour
Tesco has now purchased a cctv camera
for the residents of South Street Oakham
The CCTV camera is linked to
Rutlands CCTV Control Centre
in Uppingham
Hirst & Hirst New Shop Church Street Oakham Rutland
Andrew & Joane Hirst
To open new shop in Church Street Oakham
Hirst & Hirst will sell the perfectly designed and
well made useful items.
To open new shop in Church Street Oakham
Hirst & Hirst will sell the perfectly designed and
well made useful items.
Arts and Crafts Fair Barnsdale Gardens
Arts and Crafts Fair Barnsdale Gardens
29 August 11am-3pm
A wide variety of stalls displaying their wares.
The arts and crafts present on the day will include
stained glass, knitwear, vintage style, homemade cakes,
art and unique gifts confectionery and preserves,
jewellery, handmade bags and much more .....
It will be the ideal opportunity to spoil yourself,
buy a unique gift for someone special
they suggest
you even start your Christmas shopping!
29 August 11am-3pm
A wide variety of stalls displaying their wares.
The arts and crafts present on the day will include
stained glass, knitwear, vintage style, homemade cakes,
art and unique gifts confectionery and preserves,
jewellery, handmade bags and much more .....
It will be the ideal opportunity to spoil yourself,
buy a unique gift for someone special
they suggest
you even start your Christmas shopping!
Conkers Discovery Centre things to do in and around Oakham
Conkers Discovery Centre
Rawdon Road (B586)
Moira,
Nr, Ashby de la Zouch,
DE12 6GA
01283 216 633
http://www.visitconkers.com/
Conkers the award winning attraction in the heart of the National Forest.
It has a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences.
A world of Adventure and Discovery
licensed restaurant and cafe, gift shop.
120 acres of woodland.
the conkers train.
woodland and lakeside trails.
open daily except Christmas Day.
Just 10 minutes from J11 on the M42
Fusion Catmose Arts
Image via WikipediaCatmose College
Cold Overton Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6NU
24 July - 28 August 2010
Design Factory is proud to present 'Fusion'
the latest in a series of exhibitions that
show cases 17 selected Designer / Maker
and Associate members from the
East Midlands.
Meet the artists every Saturday and everyday
during the last two weeks of August.
Open:
Sat 10 - 4 pm
Mon - Thur 10 - 5 pm & Fri 10 - 12 pm
Free admission
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Rutland ballet debut Independent Ballet Wales
Image via WikipediaCritics Circle Award winning company
Independent Ballet Wales (est. 1986)
are a dance company that is pushing back
the barriers of classical ballet, headed by
Artistic Director Darius Williams.
For their Rutland debut, their two night
residence at Catmose Arts at Catmose
College will be a night to remember and
not to be missed.
Performed only twice a year, Wales'
premier ballet company will perform
specially selected excerpts from past
productions (eg. Gisselle, Lady of the Lake,
Swan Lake) along with new pieces from
young choreographers.
http://www.welshballett.co.uk/
http://www.catmosecollege.com/
http://www.wegotickets.com/
Rutland Water Bike Ride 2010 for the British Heart Foundation
Image via WikipediaSunday 26 September 2010 from 8.30 am
for more info bhf.org.co.uk/rutland
tel 0800 085 2280
e-mail: northevents@bhf.org.uk
British Bird Watching Fair Rutland Water
Image by Ian-S via Flickr
British Bird Watching Fair Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Egleton
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8BT
20th - 22nd August 2010
RSPB & Wildlife Trust
Dance Classes New to Oakham Jem's hip hop for you and old
Brand New Dance Classes
Catmose College Oakham Tuesdays
4pm - under 12yrs
5pm - 12yrs +
6pm - adults
http://www.jemshiphop.co.uk/
Rutland Fun Day 2010
2010 Rutland Fun Day
Rutland Water once again hosts another day of fun.
Rutland County Council extended play services will
be hosting further exciting activites.
Most activities are free
Cost on day are just for car parking
food, drink and merchandise from
trade stands.
Open from 11 am - 6 pm on Saturday 18th September 2010
http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/
Rutland Water once again hosts another day of fun.
Rutland County Council extended play services will
be hosting further exciting activites.
Most activities are free
Cost on day are just for car parking
food, drink and merchandise from
trade stands.
Open from 11 am - 6 pm on Saturday 18th September 2010
http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/
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