The Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland
Serving the King and the community of Rutland
What a great scheme; to give those who would never have a selection of wantable and useful presents just that, for Christmas. The Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal. Please give a filled decorated shoe box to Oakham Baptist church.
November 14th: We celebrated King Charles’s birthday with a delicious tea at Tixover Grange & planted a beautiful medlar tree. Thanks to all for delightful afternoon.
12th November: A great evening at All Saints’ Church, Oakham in aid of The Royal British Legion with Rutland Concert Band.
The first Rutland Remembrance concert was held on 11th November at Uppingham School. All of Rutland’s secondary schools contributed splendid performances. We also had memorable performances from the Cadet corps of drums and the Cottesmore Military Wives choir.
So many of those present said it was a great event and called for it to happen every year; we will try! Attendance exceeded 500 people and over £6,000 was raised for The Royal British Legion . With thanks to the sponsors of the venue and the refreshments, all costs were covered so all ticket proceeds went to the charity.
A well supported Armistice Day service at Oakham Castle. We will remember them. No further words are needed.
An amazing display of poppy paintings was created by Rutland primary school children for our first Rutland Festival of Remembrance concert on 11th November, raising funds for the annual Poppy Appeal. Schools involved were: Brooke Hill Academy, Brooke Priory, Exton, Greetham and Cottesmore Academy.
November 9th: We are all remembering in Rutland. I was delighted to visit Tixover Grange. Residents had made a beautiful wreath for Remembrance which I will present at Oakham Castle tomorrow.
A beautiful Remembrance service took place on November 6th at Brooke church #Rutland. It was attended by Rutland’s High Sheriff , The Royal British Legion , 1st Military Working Dogs & many villagers. Thanks to vicar Christopher Rattenbury & church warden Ian Bell.
Great companionship and another great breakfast at ‘The Grainy‘ on Saturday with the Oakham Armed Forces Veterans’ Breakfast Club. So good to see everyone. Now membership has grown to 90+ veterans of all ages – all are welcome.
Congratulations to The Falcon Hotel Uppingham for gaining a High Sheriff award for all the staff & owners do for the community.
