Elections will be held in Whissendine on May 7th for a District Councillor (if more than ONE nomination is received) and Parish Councillors (should more than NINE nominations be received). Those interested in standing for a Councillor position should note that their nomination papers must be delivered no later than 4PM on THURSDAY 9th APRIL [...]
‘It is a truth universally acknowledged that a young man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a good … garden!’ Now whilst I pay due homage to Jane Austin for the opening lines to her novel Pride and Prejudice just think of what a success the book would have been [...]
As part of the Feast Week activities this year we are hoping to run the successful Open Gardens event, a little earlier this year on the 28th June. I will be getting in touch with those who took part two years ago, but it is always a delight to have new gardens – would you [...]
Are you a knitter or do you know one? We need your help to raise money for local older people. Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland is calling for all knitters to join in The Big Knit this year to raise much-needed funds to help keep local older people warm and healthy this coming winter. Last [...]
The British Red Cross are pleased to be able to offer a new service to the adult residents of Rutland. The First Call Service provides free practical and emotional support with post-hospital discharge or assisting people to remain independent in their own homes. This free, time limited service is invaluable in assisting people to build [...]
A date for your diary: this year’s Safari Supper will be held on Saturday 13th June. Everybody is welcome. We gather in the gardens of the Old Rectory from 6.30pm for a relaxed evening in great company, strolling through the village to enjoy a delicious starter and main course at two different venues, finally returning [...]
All plot holders and interested parties are welcome to attend. Last opportunity to meet with the Treasurer to pay the annual rents so please bring along your cheque books or cash if you haven’t already paid! Date: Friday, 17 April 2015 @ 7:30pm Venue: Village Hall
Thank you to all the helpers and visitors to our Shrove Tuesday Coffee Morning and to the children who helped to make the pancakes which were delicious. The Eddie Hayes Trophy was won by Sonia Greaves who achieved the highest score of 109 tosses in 1 minute — believed to be a Whissendine record! The [...]
The Whissendine Happy Circle club met on Wednesday the 4th March at 1:15pm in the Village Hall. The business meeting was held after a delicious meal of homemade soup and dessert. Two new members were welcomed and two more new members will be joining us next month. Two ladies from the Red Cross in Oakham [...]
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin. I could tell you a story about cards and candles; about parties and presents; about turkey and tinsel … But I want to tell you a story about the source of creative energy in our universe, emptying himself of his power to make himself vulnerable as one of us; sharing our lot; [...]
A set of keys has been found in Whissendine (17 March 2015) at the Church end of the village. If you think the keys could be yours, please email the village website at info@whissendine.net and we will put you in touch with the person who is holding on to them.
Thanks to Ram Odera of Mace village store for organising the village Bangra Night again this year. Five hundred pounds was donated to Rainbows and money was raised for the Sports Club. Volunteers from the Sports Club manned the bar and cleared up while the rest of the village slept. Their impromptu rendition of The Village [...]
Reverend Janet Tebby invites all children in Whissendine and surrounding parishes to join her for Good Friday Activity Morning at St Andrews Church, Whissendine, on 3 April from 10 am to 12 noon. There will be a film, crafts, songs and lots of other activities going on for children as we explore the story of [...]
We hope that you have accepted a free Morsbag in the village shop instead of paying for a plastic carrier and have been using it for your shopping ever since. Have you ever wondered how Morsbags are made, or considered learning how to make your own? The WI is holding a coffee morning on Saturday [...]
Come along to the Whissendine St Andrew's Church Spring Mini Bazaar and Book Fayre. Saturday 21st March between 10am and 4pm. A large variety of goods will be for sale - with many new additions and some (interestingly) not so new. A wide selection of books will be available to browse and purchase. Tea, coffee [...]
The North’s favourite entertainers The Houghton Weavers are back by request to St Andrews Church, Whissendine. The Weavers have been going strong since 1975 cutting their teeth in local folk clubs and in that time have never wavered from their original motto of “Keep Folk Smiling”. Since then they have enjoyed non-stop success, and together [...]
The eleventh season of the Three Horseshoes Golf Society starts on Thursday 26th March at Elton Furze Golf Club. Matches will be scheduled on the last Thursday of the month thereafter. We have a full seasons programme prepared across local courses. The society is always interested in new members of all abilities. For the full events [...]
The Annual Parish Meeting will take place at Whissendine School on Wednesday 18th March 2015 at 8pm. Full agenda details for the meeting can be viewed here. All residents of Whissendine are encouraged to attend the meeting. This is your chance to meet the Parish Council and air your concerns about village matters. The minutes of [...]
There are only 3 tables left for the 8th Annual Marie Curie Quiz Night at The Three Horseshoes, so register fast to reserve a table! There will be the usual 10 (very cosy) tables of 4 available, at £20 per table and there will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 10th place! The quiz [...]
Feb 2015 WI meeting report Enthusiast, George Shepherd from Market Overton, gave a fascinating insight into ‘Bee Keeping’ at the February meeting. He had brought several artifacts to illustrate his talk which he did without any notes whatsoever – he certainly knew his subject. Did you know that drone bees are ejected from the hive [...]
Today, 5th March 2015, is World Book Day and kids at Whissendine Primary School are marking the event with a fun book swap. Residents of Whissendine looking for a good read are encouraged to visit St Andrew's Church on Main Street, where they can borrow or buy books from a wide selection of fiction and [...]
I would like to thank everyone in the Melton Road area of the village for their wonderful support of this year's Marie Curie Cancer appeal. Anna Clyde
