The Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland
Serving the King and the community of Rutland
16th October: I only discovered today that in Oakham’s Rutland Museum there is the only surviving ‘new style’ drop gallows in UK! A bit gruesome … they were portable but not good at breaking necks cleanly, because the drop was too short. So the criminals were strangled instead! First used in 1813 on two burglars. The museum is full of fascinating things and the visit is free.
October 15th: All 21 state schools in Rutland had musicians taking part in tonight’s concert at De Montfort Hall. 500 participants & splendid music. A world premiere of Pied Piper brilliantly composed by Peter Davis of Oakham School. Congratulations! A well deserved standing ovation.
Happy 50th to Rutland Museum in Oakham. Thanks for a great party, fizz, barbecue, band, lights & some Halloween displays! Congratulations to all museum staff & volunteers for a great evening. The exhibition on the history of local education was fascinating too.
11th October: The Battle of Hastings was brought alive for pupils of Catmose College yesterday at Oakham Castle. Pupils learnt not just about chronology of battle but also what life was really like under the Normans. Great use of castle grounds & example of learning being fun.
October 10th – Congratulations to Joyce Bird of Ketton, Rutland who won Smallman & Son Unsung Hero Award at the rural achievement awards for Leicestershire & Rutland. A well deserved honour.
I was delighted to attend Rutland County Council’s women’s event today – Rutland Women 2019. Women from all over the East Midland region attended (plus two brave men!). 74% of RCC staff are women, as are Rutland’s High Sheriff and yours truly as Lord Lieutenant. We are proud of Rutland! Thanks also to Helen Briggs, RCC’s CEO.
October 6th: Accessibility & mobility are important for everyone. We had a great Sunday walk at Rutland Water organised by The Outdoor Guide – specifically planned as a wheel-friendly walk without stiles, which meant we could all get outside & enjoy it. What’s more, the rain stopped and the sun came out! The Outdoor Guide website maps many such walks.
At the end of the walk, at Barnsdale Lodge, we had an unexpcted and thought-provoking demonstration. If, like me,you are lucky enough to be able bodied it’s too easy to be unaware of the practical difficulties of disability. Mobiloo makes getting outdoors & taking part easier & more dignified. Hoist, bench, loo with rails, wash basin, showers, & assistance – brilliant! Thanks Ceri.
October 4th: Pepper’s, at 2A High Street, Oakham, is a place for those with mental health problems to meet in welcoming environment. Yesterday they celebrated their 1st birthday. Thanks to Judith Gilboy @LLRFoundation @WIPLeicsRutland & helpers, especially caterer Sara Mcallister & florist Pollen.
October 4th: Huge congratulations to Rutland’s PC Joe Lloyd who last night won ‘Beat Bobby of the Year’ at the Chief Constable’s Annual Awards Ceremony. Great policing makes for happier communities – well done!
October 2nd: Thanks are due to the Rutland High Sheriff, Margaret Miles, for a moving Justice Service in Oakham Church. We then went on to Oakham Castle, which is the oldest still-active court in the UK, and hearings presided over by Hon Mr Justice Jeremy Baker. This is living Rutland history.
