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BONFIRE Night 2020 threatens to be something of INSIDE THIS ISSUE a damp squib, though presumably there’s nothing to stop six members from the same “bubble” holding their own discreet festivities. No snitching Cricket Of (we ALL need something to celebrate!) but if Long Ago: you’re letting off fireworks, please remember your pet’s welfare. Page 12 November is also the month when we pay homage to the Fallen. Contingency plans are in place for All for Remembrance Sunday worship and reflection, Sarah: though some people might prefer to be alone with their thoughts while standing alone in a country Page 28 churchyard at around 11am on November 8. A quiet prayer for the souls of the departed, Chris coupled with a fervent desire to see the evil Donovan: Coronavirus banished forever from our lives, would Page 22 seem mightily appropriate at this time. Best wishes and stay safe! JENNY MEET ROADSIDE TRAVELLERS STEPH AND WILF A few weeks ago they set up camp and tethered their much loved horses at the side of the road near Exton. It was a pleasure to drive past and admire the artwork that had been carved by Wilf with his chainsaw (see cover photo) while Steph does her artwork and other creative crafts. Now they have gone and there is nothing left to say they had been there. The only thing they have left behind are the fantastic pieces of artwork left in the gardens of those who have purchased from them. All their work is for sale on the roadside. They also raise money for various charities, including our local food bank. They will be returning next spring and I look forward to catching up with them once again. You can follow this couple’s enterprising journey around the country on Facebook by looking at their FB pages MIDNIGHT FLIT - STORIES FROM THE WAGON and WILF’S WONKY WOODWORK. JSL 3 WARCs want to say thank you to everyone who completed our residents survey. We appreciate everyone taking the time to share their opinions and ideas about paths around Cottesmore. Our survey is now closed and we are reviewing and trying to make sense of what you’ve told us. We plan to share a summary of the findings in the December Link. We also want to thank all the long-standing residents who have shared their memories and insights on the village and the lost paths. We have really enjoyed hearing about how Cottesmore has changed over the years and your stories on quarrying, runaway trains, excavator rides, Vulcan crashes, pit ponies and memories galore have been entertaining to hear. WARC’s WALKS. Getting bored of doing the same old walks? Walks have started to add some of their favourite walks in nearby villages to ViewRanger. We’ve added 9 so far, but will continue to add more. You can access our walks for free from our website, or scan the QR code to the right to go straight to our walks in ViewRanger. Discover more about WARC at: sites.google.com/view/warcs Scan the QR code for instant website access Email us: [email protected] LIFELONG ELGARIAN Barry Collett, Rutland’s leading Elgarian and founder of the Rutland Sinfonia, has died at 77. A lifelong champion of English music, Barry was a highly regarded music teacher who taught at Uppingham Community College and Rutland Sixth Form College before retirement. He and his wife Pauline met at school and married in 1967 before moving to Oakham. They lived in Hanbury Close. He started the Rutland Sinfonia in 1976 and conducted (and recorded) with them regularly at a variety of venues throughout the region. He was made Conductor Emeritus as a mark of respect for maintaining the orchestra’s high standards and constantly expanding its repertoire over many years. Barry prided himself on his extensive knowledge of Elgar, conducting virtually all of the composer’s orchestral music and being awarded the coveted Elgar Medal by the Elgar Society as an appreciation of his unwavering support for the great man’s work. - BPM 4 Our engineers carry out their works to comply with the COVID-19 Government Guidelines enabling us to work together, safer. PJ PLUMBING & HEATING LTD are a local family-run business based in Langham. Established for over 20 years with many years of invaluable experience and knowledge. We concentrate our efforts solely on plumbing and heating - therefore we are able to give you, our customer, our time-served expertise and professionalism in the areas we know best. 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MIDWINTER Family garden fireworks parties may still be held, but rules involving social distancing and THE Hallowe’en tradition of trick-or-treat was restrictions on gatherings of more than six scaled down drastically this year with fewer people mean they will be smaller than usual. groups of children, often accompanied by The traditional Christmas dinner could be parents, touring the streets. Police had urged severely affected by limits on social gatherings. trick-and-treaters not to wear such disguises as The “Rule of Six” affecting households includes plastic fangs and bedsheets to avoid spreading children of all ages, though Government the virus. Minister Michael Gove has hinted that They had also warned parents they could be restrictions could be relaxed if people “stick to fined £200 if they let their children go trick-or- the rules” during November/December. Parties treating in large groups. Youngsters in local involving six persons and under can still go lockdown areas were not allowed to go door-to- ahead. door because households were not allowed to There will be fewer pantomimes this Christmas mix. Singapore due to the problem of operating theatres safely, Small Hallowe’en private parties were held, though the re-opening of London’s Royal Albert with restrictions, but the continuing 10pm Hall (to 56% capacity audiences of 3,000) has curfew on nightclubs (and table service only at raised hopes that other venues might soon find pubs) hit public party plans. Residents in some ways of staging shows. parts of the Midlands are still barred from The RAH plans a Christmas concert by the indoor socialising with other households. Royal Choral Society on December 9, “An Police also want organisers of Bonfire Night Orchestral Adventure” on December 13 and parties to cancel the fireworks. A spokesman Handel’s “Messiah” on December 15, plus “The said many areas would be in local lockdowns Nutcracker” ballet and four days of carols. and officers would be checking to prevent Many of the bigger traditional Christmas people mingling in numbers. Lots of public markets have been called off, though festive fireworks displays on Bonfire Night, including High Street shopping is being allowed as long Cottesmore, have already been cancelled as shoppers wear face masks. because of social distancing. The traditional -BPM bonfire celebration at Lewes, West Sussex, Stamford hospital minor injuries unit will remain closed this winter. It's to help the Trust cope during the winter The minor injuries unit at Stamford hospital will remain closed this winter-as part of the trusts response to Covid-19. Patients are being asked to go to the urgent treatment centres in Peterborough or Grantham - or the minor injuries unit in Oakham if they need help. Health bosses say it allows the redeployment of staff to Peterborough city hospital. Cottesmore has its own Facebook page called “Cottesmore Times” It’s updated regularly, you will find lively discussions as well as Lost & Found, General Enquiries, Buy & Sell, What’s On, and all the latest village news. Lots of followers too! 6 CLUBS & SOCIETIES and the plan is to walk a circuit from Brooke – RAMBLERS it’s around 4 miles in length, reasonably gentle Another bright sunny morning for the Ramblers in nature, with one moderate climb along the as we made our way from Market Overton – way, and there are the remains (very limited) of although, thanks to the previous day’s heavy an abandoned village to inspect as well.