Martin Brookes Oakham

(Window Melton Mowbray 2012)

Her Majesty The Queen was born on 21 April 1926.
She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York,
who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

Happy Birthday

Sir Alan Duncan MP confirms he intends to seek re-election as the MP for Rutland and Melton

Sir Alan Duncan MP confirms he intends to seek re-election as the
MP for Rutland and Melton for the Conservatives
In the year he celebrates 25 long years as a MP

Thursday, April 20, 2017

John A Ince Great Yeldham Essex 19th April 2017 R. I. P.

John A Ince Great Yeldham Essex 19th April 2017 R. I. P.

I used to visit my uncle as a boy when we visited my nan who lived
in Great Yeldham, I was always pleased to see the Old Oak Tree
from the car as I knew we were not far from our destination.

'The Great Oak' is the remains of a 1000 year old (at least) Oak Tree in Great Yeldham, North Essex (UK). The Oak was once 80 feet high and what is left of the trunk was encased in concrete in 1949 to prevent it collapsing in on itself. Attached to the base is a commemorative plaque.

It reads:

'THE GREAT OAK GREAT YELDHAM ESSEX. THE HISTORY OF THIS GREAT OAK IS OBSCURE. ALTHOUGH IT WAS SHOWN ON MAPS IN 1777 AS THE GREAT OAK AND MARKED THE FORD IN THE RIVER AT THIS ROAD JUNCTION. THE YELDHAM OAKS MAY HAVE BEEN THOSE USED FOR SHIPBUILDING IN THE TENTH CENTURY. THE ROAD CONNECTING COLCHESTER TO CAMBRIDGE IS BELIEVED TO BE AN OLD ROMAN ROAD. RECORDS SHOW THAT THIS TREE WAS ALIVE AFTER 1860 AND ATTAINED A GIRTH OF NEARLY 30 FT A HEIGHT OF 80 FT AND IS REPUTED TO BE OVER 300 YEARS OLD. THE TRUNK WAS (?) AND PRESERVED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION IN 1949. THE YOUNG OAK ADJACENT WAS PLANTED TO COMMEMORATE THE MARRIAGE BETWEEN KING EDWARD VII AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA IN 1863. THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION IN 1959 AND THE FUND WAS OPENED WITH A SUBSCRIPTION FROM LEILA STONE OF CALIFORNIA U.S.A. WHO SHOWED GREAT INTEREST IN THIS RELIC OF A PAST AGE. A. CARLETON WHITLOCK CHAIRMAN YELDHAM PARISH COUNCIL'

What the plaque fails to say though is that the Great Oak is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 which makes it approaching 1000 years old at least... quite a glaring omission really. Another minor point is that in 1863 King Edward VII was Prince of Wales and did not become King until 1901 so neither him or Queen Alexandra would have held those titles at that point in time.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

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Mr Craig Lancelot Mitchell, senior Leicester lawyer at Spearing Waite LLP, New High Sheriff of Rutland

Mr Craig Lancelot Mitchell

Mr Mitchell is a senior Leicester lawyer at Spearing Waite LLP,

Mr Mitchell specialises in commercial property, development, leasehold, high value residential and banking, and was instrumental in founding the Leicestershire ProCon - Property and Construction - Awards in 1999.

He lives in Rutland and is married with two daughters.In his spare time he enjoys golf, tennis, squash, travel, gardening and increasingly being involved with his four grandchildren.

Future Events

Previous High Sheriffs of Rutland since 2010

PC Joshua Ace. Uppingham Leicestershire Police Update

Uppingham – This month we have continued to conduct high visibility patrols along the main arterial routes and inner roads around Uppingham. We continue to hold enforcement days where we deal with driving offences especially the fatal 4, using mobile phones whilst driving (now 6 points and £200 fine), speeding, not wearing seat a belt and drink driving. Whilst on foot patrol we will continue to advise where we see bad parking, blocking pavements and driveways. Remember we can now seize vehicles for having no tax and members of the public are checking the DVLA website and reporting offending vehicles to us, so be aware and make sure your vehicle has the correct documentation to be on the road. We will continue with the initiative this month and look forward to seeing you out there and keeping you safe. Thank you PC Joshua Ace.

Anyone with information about a crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can call Leicestershire Police by dialing 101 (calls cost 15p) or call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

PC Pete Icke. Rutland South Leicestershire Police Update

Rutland South - Rutland officers are carrying out targeted patrols in areas previously identified as hare coursing hot spots in Rutland. This issue is on-going and I would appeal to the community to report all sightings of hare coursing on 101 to assist police to tackle this concern. Last month saw continued reports of hare coursing reported to Rutland Police in the areas along the A47 corridor from Tixover to Uppingham, Ketton and Market Overton and local police officers took part in 2 days of enforcement, working with a cross border force. Several persons and vehicles were identified as being suspected in taking part in this illegal activity. Thank you PC Pete Icke.

Anyone with information about a crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can call Leicestershire Police by dialing 101 (calls cost 15p) or call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

PC Laurie Appleton. Rutland North Leicestershire Police Update

Rutland North - We have continued to work hard this month and have conduct targeted patrols on the North beat and after the noticeable increase in incidents reported last month have conducted 2 days of joint cross border patrols with Lincolnshire police as part of Op Galileo and assisted by the local farmers. We ask that if you see any suspicious activity to call 101 to help us respond to these incidents. Thank you PC Laurie Appleton.

Anyone with information about a crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can call Leicestershire Police by dialing 101 (calls cost 15p) or call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Leicestershire Police Rutland Beat Surgery at the Methodist Church on Orange Street Uppingham on 21st April

Beat Surgery at the Methodist Church on Orange Street Uppingham on 21st April between 10:30 & 11:30.

Anyone with information about a crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can call Leicestershire Police by dialing 101 (calls cost 15p) or call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Leicestershire Police Rutland Beat Surgery at Rutland County Museum, Oakham on 21st April

Beat Surgery at the Museum, Oakham on 21st April between 12:00 & 13:00.

Anyone with information about a crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can call Leicestershire Police by dialing 101 (calls cost 15p) or call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

burglary residential to a shed in Uppingham Rd, Caldecott.

burglary residential to a shed in Uppingham Rd, Caldecott.

Unknown person(s) had forced entry to a large shed, no property taken.

This incident occurred between 14/04/2017 18:40 & 14/04/2017 22:20.

Anyone with information about a crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can call Leicestershire Police by dialing 101 (calls cost 15p) or call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

theft from secured vehicles in Newtown Rd and Willow Close, Uppingham

theft from secured vehicles in Newtown Rd and Willow Close, Uppingham.

Unknown person(s) entered the vehicles and took high value tools.

These incidents occurred between 12/04/2017 13:00 & 13/04/2017 09:05.

Anyone with information about a crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can call Leicestershire Police by dialing 101 (calls cost 15p) or call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

criminal damage to vehicles in Church Rd, Ketton

criminal damage to vehicles in Church Rd, Ketton.

Unknown person(s) appeared to have walked over the cars as there are dents on the bonnet and roof.

These incidents occurred between 09/04/2017 20:30 & 10/04/2017 08:30.

Anyone with information about a crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can call Leicestershire Police by dialing 101 (calls cost 15p) or call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

theft from a secured vehicle in Main St, Caldecott.

theft from a secured vehicle in Main St, Caldecott.

Unknown person(s) have removed the front and rear registration plates from the vehicle.

This incident occurred between 06/04/2017 00:00 & 09/04/2017 18:41.

Anyone with information about a crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can call Leicestershire Police by dialing 101 (calls cost 15p) or call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

PC Joe Lloyd. Oakham & Barleythorpe Fatal4 ad-hoc operations

Oakham & Barleythorpe - We have continued with our Fatal4 ad-hoc operations throughout the Month of March and into April. High visibility speed checks have been conducted and Traffic Offence Reports have been issued for speeding and failing to wear seat belts. There will be further operations surrounding speeding and the use of mobile phones in April. Thank you PC Joe Lloyd.

Anyone with information about a crime in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland can call Leicestershire Police by dialing 101 (calls cost 15p) or call Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.