The Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland
Serving the King and the community of Rutland
9th November – an evening of evocative music played by the 48-strong RutlandBand in aid of the Royal British Legion, Oakham. A fantastic sound in Oakham’s parish church. It got everyone in the right frame of mind for Remembrance Sunday. Thanks to all musicians and organisers – it was memorable.
Nov 3rd: Veterans gathered this morning at The Grainstore in Oakham for the usual chatty breakfast – but this month on Sunday, as the rugby was on Saturday. We won’t talk about that though…
All military veterans & families are welcome, normally on the first Saturday each month – great breakfasts! Please join in – all ages.
Here is a sneak preview of the wonderful art work which will be used by printers for my 2019 Christmas card. Created by a prisoner at HMP Stocken in Rutland I spotted it at an exhibition in the prison when I opened the new rehabilitation wing. The artist kindly gave his permission for me to use it.
27th October – Fantastic to see Oakham full of people enjoying themselves in the sunshine at the Rutland Food Festival! Such a variety of delicious food & drink – the whole town was buzzing. Thanks all who organised, had stalls & attended.
October 26th – The launch of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal took place yesterday at Beaumanor Hall. A moving ceremony & great opportunity to meet veterans, especially Lillian Latham, and to watch Mike Kapur Leiceter’s Lord-Lieutenant present medals to Gordon Bennett.
Planning for a beautiful spring and pollen for bees: Oakham in Bloom planted thousands of crocus bulbs outside Oakham library. Bulbs were given by Rotary as part of the “Purple4polio” campaign to rid the world of polio.
26th October: The St John Ambulance Leicestershire & Rutland group recognised years of selfless voluntary service at a presentation evening. Congratulations to Karen Upton, 32 years service, John Kershaw 32 years & John Fox who has served 47 years!
16th October: I only discovered today that in Oakham’s Rutland Museum there is the only surviving ‘new style’ drop gallows in UK! A bit gruesome … they were portable but not good at breaking necks cleanly, because the drop was too short. So the criminals were strangled instead! First used in 1813 on two burglars. The museum is full of fascinating things and the visit is free.
October 15th: All 21 state schools in Rutland had musicians taking part in tonight’s concert at De Montfort Hall. 500 participants & splendid music. A world premiere of Pied Piper brilliantly composed by Peter Davis of Oakham School. Congratulations! A well deserved standing ovation.
Happy 50th to Rutland Museum in Oakham. Thanks for a great party, fizz, barbecue, band, lights & some Halloween displays! Congratulations to all museum staff & volunteers for a great evening. The exhibition on the history of local education was fascinating too.
