Our new menu starts on 3rd May with delicious specials every week. Also, as there are many people that suffer from gluten intolerance, we have put together a bespoke menu outlining all the dishes, from starters to desserts, that you are able to enjoy. When visiting the pub, please ask for your gluten-free menu. Hope [...]
I am currently researching the life of Horace Charles Snary, who played cricket for Leicestershire in the 1920s/30s. Horace was born in and, as far as I know, lived in Whissendine all his life, dying there in 1966. Much is known about his career with Leicestershire, but I would dearly like to know more about [...]
Retired Policewoman, Sue Pulsford, took members back to the 1960s when she spoke about her experiences of working in Redcar and later in Leicester. This was in the days before electronic devices were in use and when few vehicles were on the road. She had to attend incidents riding a bicycle across the moors of [...]
Below are the confirmed real ales and ciders for the White Lion Inn Beer Festival served from Fri 27th May: Real Ales CHARNWOOD Salvation 3.8% A light refreshing golden beer, with tropical fruit, citrus, and floral flavours. American Cascade and Amarillo hops create a citrus aroma, and crisp clean bitterness on the finish. DARK STAR [...]
Are you a people watcher? In A&E, it can pass many a tedious hour inventing the back story to why others are there. NHS staff have to deal with some pretty challenging situations – often caused by the good old general public, and our stupidity. Apparently two hundred plus people are treated each year for [...]
Rutland Walking and Cycling Festival 2016 21st May - 12th June Download PDF programme HERE Discover where walking and cycling can take you this summer with the Rutland Walking and Cycling Festival. Following huge success over the last 7 years, the festival is back for 2016 for a fun packed celebration of Rutland and its [...]
Due to essential road works between Whissendine and Ashwell, the Centrebus 19 service will be re-routed between Whissendine and Langham, and vice versa. The bus will tum around at The Green beforc continuing on to either Langham or Melton as applicable. Passenger Notices will be displayed regarding bus stops that will not be in use for Thursday 14th [...]
Whissendine Environment Group (WEG) was set up from the Parish Plan to take action, through practical projects and community engagement, to make Whissendine a greener, more sustainable and more attractive community to live in, working closely with the Parish Council and other village groups. 1. Chapel Walk (footpath nature area) Following last year's volunteer working [...]
CANCELLED NO QUIZ ON MONDAY 4TH APRIL -- Sorry folks your quiz master is away on a magic gig. Next one will be on May 2nd Bank holiday. The White Lion Inn Quiz is held on the 1st Monday of every month from 8pm. Come down and pit your wits against Whissendine's smartest.
