February 12th: A beautiful pomegranate wreath, Rutland’s tribute to Katherine of Aragon presented during the annual service in her memory held at Peterborough Cathedral.
Service for Katherine of Aragon at Peterborough
RIP Gerry Wells
So sad to hear of the death of Gerry Wells, Tank Commander, author and holder of the French Legion d’Honneur for his part in WW2. Rutland was proud to have him in our midst.
Kendrew Medals parade
Holocaust day
January 27th – an exhibition at Oakham Castle remembering the Holocaust.
A tree to celebrate links with Japan
January 24th: Delighted to be at Brooke Hill Academy to help the school’s environmentalists & gardeners plant a Japanese flowering cherry tree as part of the Sakura project celebrating friendship between Britain and Japan. This tree also counted as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy and Platinum Jubilee 2022.
Will the Platinum Pudding come from Rutland?
Calling Rutland’s cooks, restaurants, gastropubs: Create a novel pudding and enter the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee competition for the best Platinum Pudding recipe! Fortnum & Mason are supporting the Royal Family, running a competition to create a pudding for the Jubilee. Let’s have a Rutland tasting of all entries!
Go to https://www.fortnumandmason.com/platinum-pudding . Entries in by Feb for the national competition.
Rutland’s giant ichthyosaur!
Happy Christmas!
All set for a special family time this Christmas. It’s a shame my broken foot is slowing me down but time with others is special regardless. Hoping everyone has a wonderful holiday!
I’ve just broken my foot!
21st December – Just broken my foot! So frustrating with so much to do before Christmas but the NHS at Leicester Royal Infirmary have been utterly brilliant, courteous, thorough and all in spite of being so busy really efficient. Thanks to all!
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Queen’s Award For Voluntary Service is a great honour – the highest a voluntary group can achieve. The award to Rutland Rotaract Family Support Centre is only the second in Rutland. It was a privilege to award Pippa Owen (leader) with the Crystal and a certificate signed by Her Majesty.
