Rutland remembers and celebrates the end of WorldWar2 and those who have served and serve.
Join in this weekend. Details below.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland
Serving the King and the community of Rutland
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.
June 16th – There was a festival atmosphere at Kendrew barracks as 440 cyclists rode around Rutland’s villages, either 25, 50 or 100 miles, as part of an RAF Association event to promote wellbeing & raise funds to help serving forces, veterans & families! A great day.
June 2nd – It is always a great privilege to welcome new citizens, in this case from Syria, China, Bulgaria & USA to our county and country.
May 31st – Coronation Anthems by Handel sung beautifully by a large team of Rutland volunteers, including support from the Rutland Youth Choir and Oakham School. Thanks are due to David Hill (conductor, trainer and organiser) & Anne Bolt (pianist).
All Saints Church, Oakham provided a magnificent setting.
All in aid of the church’s lighting appeal, which has now achieved its goal!
Click here to view and hear a video clip of the performance