LL News Blog

Melton Town Band playing at Cutts Close this Sunday. A great way to relax in the sun.  It happens most summer Sundays afternoons – I’m surprised it’s not better attended.  Did you know about it?

The charity Polo Lunch held by Rutland Polo club was a great success- if a little warm! It was in support of the new Defence & National Rehabilitation Centre which will treat the seriously wounded with all the latest techniques.  It is currently being completed at  Stanford Hall, near Loughborough – a great cause. Thanks to all, especially the organiser-in-chief Edwin De Lisle – centre.

Celebrating 900 years of devotion in beautiful Peterborough Cathedral.  In the picture are are Rt Rev Bishop Donald (left) Very Rev Dean Chris Dalliston (right)  and members of the Cathedral team. 230 guests enjoyed the wonderful architecture by candlelight & an amusing thought provoking talk by Rev Richard Cole ( 3rd from right, as seen on TV…)

This is Team Rutland  at the Leicestershire and Rutland School Games, held at Uppingham School.  Winners from individual school sports days gathered from across both counties. There was great excitement, with over  1,000 primary school youngsters and masses of competition.

Pictured are all Rutland’s youngsters plus Barbara Crellin (chair of LSA),  Ben Higgins (England athlete) and myself.

 

Rutland Poppy Project has captured the imaginations of young and old across Rutland. Over 10,000 ceramic poppies are being made to commemorate WW1. Many designs were sent in to the judging panel (pictured) – lots of great ideas. We decided to use combination of ideas for an exciting display at Oakham Castle in November.

 

I was honoured to be able to celebrate the contribution of the military & their families to the peace and  stability of our county. Rutland’s flag-raising ceremony at Oakham Castle gave an opportunity to acknowledge what an enormous part the military have and play in Britain and locally in Rutland.

The 2nd  Battalion Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment is relocating to Kendrew Barracks and raised their flag at Rutland’s Armed Forces event today. The ‘Tigers’ hold the oldest battle honour in the British Army, dating back to battle of Tangier, 1662 -80. They will be providing peace keeping and training around world.

Catmose College Youth council attended the Flag Raising at Oakham Castle today as part of Armed Forces Week. I was so pleased to see them and that the audience had a wide age spectrum. The military do so much for our country;  it is important that young people know about it.

 

24th June – Scrumptious teas were sold in aid of ForRutland at Prebendal House, Empingham this afternoon. It was a great treat to look around four very different beautiful gardens AND raise money for the various National Garden Scheme charities. A perfect way to spend time in the sunshine!

24th June – I attended the Ordination of eleven new priests at Peterborough Cathedral.  Also present were three Bishops, a big congregation, a great choir, and of course a stunning building – all very moving. Congratulations to the new priests and all involved.

Also special congratulations to Rutland’s newest priests.  Charlotte Osborn & Iain Osborne ( no relation) are pictured with Donald, Bishop of Peterborough & yours truly in the sunshine after their ordination. Such good news for Rutland.

 

22nd June – Eid ul Fithr was celebrated last night at City Rooms Leicester.  I was invited to join the Dawoodi Bohra Community at their celebration. They provide a great example of working in and with different communities. Thanks for the joyous celebration of Eid, the kindness, generosity and hospitality.  Also the remarkable food  – it was delicious!

22nd June -Casterton College Year 11 prize winners all set for happy futures. Casterton College is such an impressive school.  Both students & staff go the extra mile. It was a privilege to address them and present their prizes. Exams over, students can now look forward to well-earned summer holidays!