CAMRA in Rutland

25 – 25 June: CAMRA’s official beer festival comes to Rutland. 30 different Real Ales, along with wine, champagne, morris dancing, barbeque – all taking place ⁦at Rutland Museum.⁩ ⁦

While there I was delighted to meet ⁦Adam Croft⁩ , author of of the compelling mystery Stories set in beautiful Rutland. I was excited to hear that next Rutland book is being written. Will our Rutland ⁦beer festival get a mention? Adam supports local businesses so get your copy locally.

A visit to Kendrew

June 24th – I was joined by the Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire for a great visit to Kendrew Barracks to meet ‘The Poachers’, the 2nd Royal Anglians. Fascinating how busy soldiers are – only 10 weeks at base in a year. Pleased to see the beautiful silverware from the Rutland Regiment. Thanks to all for a memorable time.

A quote from a soldier I met:

26 years ago today, l joined the British Army. From a broken home in a small Lancashire town with no job prospects, little education (the Army discovered l was dyslexic & then helped me achieve) I’ve had a full career from Private Soldier to Officer. It’s awesome.

Armed Forces Week starts in Rutland

May 20th: A good opportunity to express our appreciation and thanks for all the military do & have done for us all. Rutland may be unique in having such a high proportion of its population linked to the military; serving in county or out of county, but living here. Also including reservists, veterans, & their all their families.

Leicester Chorale at Braunstone Church

June 11th: A Platinum Jubilee concert to remember in Braunston, Rutland! Leicester Chorale delivered a fantastic selection of music taken from the time of Queen Elizabeth 1st and from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2nd’s Coronation. Thanks to all – it was spectacular!

A Fete to remember

June 12th – How quintessentially English! Ashwell village fete provided fun, delicious cakes, Pimms and beer, Morris-men, a Punch and Judy show, a dog show, dancers, Rutland bands, shops, a plant stall, vintage cars and more. All on a perfect summer’s day. It was a great pleasure to open it. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make a great afternoon.