Month: June 2026

June 13: RAF Association rides. A great cause & great cycling today as part of this national fundraising event. See https://www.justgiving.com/charity/rafa

I was joined by Air Cadet Amy & RAF veteran Andreas. We had a great ride & saluted Rutland’s illustrious past as home to Cottesmore & North Luffenham air bases.

300 cyclists took part in the Rutland part of this event. We all enjoyed beautiful scenery & raised funds for this good cause. I was told that although many Lord-Lieutenants support the local versions of this national event, I was the only one in the country who actually mounted a bike and joined in the sponsored riding!

June 13th – Celebrating finalists in the Rural Community Council awards with Chair Martin Traynor & Rutland’s High Sheriff at the Rutland county museum.

Winners included Rutland Youth Choir and finalists Root and branch out, Sailability out of hours club & North Luffenham Good Companions.

A great family day out at the Rutland County Show today at the Rutland Showground. Immaculately groomed farm animals, farm machinery, lots of rural competitions and wonderful shopping. Fascinating & fun for all ages. The best one day county show!

May 13th. A very jolly morning. At today’s Rutland Armed Forces Veterans’ Breakfast Club I was delighted to present a cheque to Royal British Legion Rutland branch. I was surprised to be given a certificate and beautiful poppy badge myself. Thanks to John and all for the support given to our considerable veteran community.

April 26th: International cycling came to Rutland today! Thanks to Sigma sports in Oakham. Over 150 cyclists set off in bright sunshine.

Rutland’s MP Alicia Kearns started the international Cicle race. Pictured with her are Oakham’s new Town Crier, the main sponsor (owner of Sigma Sports), the Leader of Rutland Council & yours truly with dog. Great to see the town buzzing!

April 21: Remembering a life of dedication and service with huge respect, Rutlanders gathered today to mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth’s 100th birthday. Our memorial statue has become a community & visitor focus.

Our celebration of the centenary of our Late Queen Elizabeth’s birth started with cup cakes, crowns, flags and juice; part of the traditional elevenses I hosted at the Family Hub in Rutland’s county town of Oakham. Thanks to staff from Rutland Council & to my Deputies for all their help.

April 12th: The Revd Jane Baxter, Rutland’s Rural Dean and rector of Lyddington, Bisbrooke, Caldecott, Glaston, Harringworth, StokeDry, Seaton &Thorpe by Water, retired with a beautiful service today. Thanks for more than two decades of service.