Monthly Archives: June 2020

Bunting For Hope

A message from Reverend Deborah Marsh I have been given the idea from a friend about creating community bunting to express how we feel about the pandemic that has affected us these last few months. I have adapted it for Whissendine.  Click here to download the template for the bunting triangles and details about how [...]

By |2020-06-27T12:19:14+00:00June 27th, 2020|Church, Covid-19, General notices|

The White Lion – Re-opening

OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT...….  WERE BACK!! ?????????????????????????  OPENING ON SUNDAY 12TH JULY - 12 NOON FOR DRINKS ONLY    NEW Menu launching 14th July!! Please ring to book your table as seating is limited!  We are soooo looking forward to seeing you all again!!.  We will be posting "the new norm" over the coming days’. Chris, Yolanda [...]

By |2020-06-27T12:12:41+00:00June 27th, 2020|Covid-19, White Lion Inn|

Re-opening of Services

A message from Sue Lammin of Whissendine PC: coming out of lockdown in Rutland and Whissendine. Opticians: they received guidance on 17 June and can now offer a service.  Advice is to call your optician before attending and they'll advise how things are working now. Dentists: all 9 Rutland-based dentists are now offering at least [...]

By |2020-06-25T14:01:02+00:00June 25th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Craft & Produce Show 2020 Cancelled

Whissendine Craft and Produce Show – Saturday 5th September 2020 With regret, the committee have had to make the very difficult decision to cancel this year’s show. Taking everything into account we needed to consider the safety of the exhibitors, the visitors and all those involved in the organisation of our show. We feel, reluctantly, [...]

By |2020-06-18T12:40:31+00:00June 18th, 2020|Covid-19, Craft & Produce Show|

Re-opening of St Andrew’s Church

A message from Reverend Deborah Marsh Dear Friends & Neighbours You may have seen in the news that the government have granted permission for church buildings to open again from Monday 15 June for private prayer. The bishops have been very clear in their guidance for this and Bishop Donald said the following – Re-opening [...]

By |2020-06-16T14:39:22+00:00June 16th, 2020|Church, Covid-19|

Road Closure – Ashwell – July

Ashwell - July 2020 The road to Ashwell will be closed to enable Network Rail to undertake work on the drainage system. The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 22:00 on 20th July 2020 to 06:00 on 21st July 2020 from 22:00 on 21st July to 06:00 on 22nd July 2020 from 22:00 on [...]

By |2020-06-16T14:31:03+00:00June 16th, 2020|General notices|

Re-opening of Non-essential Retailers

Non-essential retailers like clothing shops, charity shops and retail art galleries are able to re-open from Monday 15 June 2020, in England, provided social distancing measures can be adopted. A range of temporary measures are being Implemented in Oakham and Uppingham to protect the safety of staff and shoppers as people are welcomed back to [...]

By |2020-06-13T12:13:25+00:00June 13th, 2020|Covid-19, General news|

Covid-19 Mobile Testing Unit

NHS East Leicestershire and Rutland CCG has announced that a Mobile Testing Unit for COVID-19 will be open in Rutland from 1st June. Testing is by appointment only for anyone aged 5+ with symptoms. Essential workers will be given priority. Appointments can be made through https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested  

By |2020-06-07T12:54:59+00:00June 7th, 2020|Covid-19|

Covid-19 Track & Trace Fraud

NHS Test and Trace guidance - Monday, 1 June, 2020 Unfortunately, criminals will exploit every opportunity they can to defraud innocent people of their money, or steal their personal details. It is important to remember that NHS Test and Trace will never ask you for any form of payment or any passwords or PINs. They [...]

By |2020-06-07T12:46:35+00:00June 7th, 2020|Covid-19|
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