The Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland
Serving the King and the community of Rutland
August 16th: Fabulous plants, all things garden related – and some not! Full of temptations, great food stalls, and fun for kids all at Rutland’s first Flower Show, hosted at the Rutland Showground in Oakham. What a great asset for Rutland! Let’s hope it becomes an annual event. Congratulations to the organisers.
PS for sticklers- the horseshoe does have the correct number of nail-holes, honest. But the seventh is covered by the flowers!
August 1st – Accounts of heroic actions by serving police & members of the public were inspirational at the Chief Constable’s Commendation Ceremony today.
Thanks to all who keep us safe – saving lives, delivering babies, preventing crime & dealing with the after effects of it.
July 28th: Welcoming new citizens is always a pleasure. Today people from Romania, Brazil, Hungary, Malaysia, Turkey, The Gambia & Algeria swore their oaths of allegiance to His Majesty.
July 21st: Delighted to pop around to Amanet, a great Rutland business to congratulate them on achieving Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, part of the Armed Forces Covenant. Amanet do much to support our military community and veterans. It is richly deserved.
Rutland remembers and celebrates the end of WorldWar2 and those who have served and serve.
Join in this weekend. Details below.
27th June – Celebrating Uppingham Community College’s 105 anniversary as 700 students walk 10.5km to raise money for charities. Congratulations!
June 24th – I was delighted to join a large congregation to mark the 50th anniversary of the construction of St Joseph’s Catholic church in Oakham, Rutland.
June 24: We raised the flag in Rutland for Armed Forces Day, at Oakham Castle. Thanks to Rutland Council , Rutland’s High Sheriff and the 1st Military Working Dogs. There was a great turnout.
June 20th – Royal Air Force veteran Chris highlights veterans’ need & raises money for CombatStress. Chris arrived at Tesco Oakham on 500 mile fundraising Tesco-sponsored walk from Tesco Edinburgh to Tesco headquarters Welwyn Garden City. He was carrying a 3kg medicine ball the whole way and was still achieving about 55,000 steps per day !
Heroic!
June 19th – Leicestershire & Rutland School Games took place today. 800+ youngsters enjoyed being active & trying new experiences. It was a pleasure to meet the organisers and many of the participants.
