May 2nd. A great production at Catmose College. ‘We Will Rock You’ had the audience rapt. Fantastic vocals, staging, lighting and most of all the music. Congratulations to all!
We were indeed rocked…
The lights come on at last!
May 1st. After some delay, Rutland’s now famous Queen Elizabeth II statue is now subtly lit. Her Majesty and her corgis glow.
Thanks to Armadillo lighting, Smithers Purslow & Palmers of Oakham
Naturally, thanks once again to all Rutland’s generous donors who made this memorial possible.
Very early on May Day
May 1st. A great tradition for insomniacs! The dawn dance from Rutland Morris was held in our county town for the first time, from sunrise at 5.17am to 6am In previous years it has been held in Uppingham. Dancers and musicians followed the event with an early breakfast at The George in Oakham’s Market Square.
Click here to see a short video provided by the insomniacs at Rutland Sound…
St George’s Day
April 23rd. Celebrating St George’s day with Rutland Morris in Ryhall today! Good to see old traditions preserved – and great fun too. Also a pleasure to visit to Ryhall’s two pubs, the Green Dragon & the Millstone. Thanks to the Morris dancers & musicians of Rutland.
Click here to see a short video of the Rutland Morris doing what they do, in Rhyall…
Happy 100th Birthday!
April 23rd. A privilege to wish Mavis Doyle happy 100th birthday today! How lovely to share in her special day and see the beautiful card from Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Rutland has a new High Sheriff
April 3rd Today at Oakham Castle saw the declaration of Rutland’s new High Sheriff, Col. Richard Chesterfield. Thanks to Richard Cole DL for his excellent year of service.
Ketton’s new play park
April 3rd. The official opening of Ketton’s refurbished play park at Hall Close took place today and I was delighted to cut the ribbon. £60,000 has been spent, using Community Infrastructure Levy funds received by the Parish Council.
Preserving Rutland’s Churches
April 7th. It was great to join the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust, at a meeting at All Saints Oakham. Over the years they have donated over £1M to local churches.
The Chief Constable’s Awards
March 22nd. Congratulations to all the police who won awards at the Chief Constable’s awards night, but especially to Rutland PC Edward McKinnon. Thanks to all for their bravery & public service.
Rotary Tecnhology Challenge
March 18th. 18 teams took part in the annual Uppingham Rotary Technology challenge at Uppingham School today. They were given a variety of problems to solve, matched to the various age groups participating. Great fun was had and great ingenuity was demonstrated. These are our future engineers in the making.
