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2 HELLO ALL! 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
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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.
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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.
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5 which often attracts up to 80,000 people, was HOPE AMIDST A BLEAK the biggest to be called off. 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. rain, there were plenty of puddles to navigate along the way. A very clear morning as well, so We shall start the walk from outside Brooke’s some fine long-distance countryside views to very attractive little church. Park where enjoy. convenient in the village and meet by the church for the usual starting time of 10.00. As This month’s Ramble, which will go ahead if ever, if you need any further information, you regulations still permit, will be a week later than are welcome to ring me on 812350. normal, to avoid a clash with Remembrance Sunday. So the date is Sunday 15 November, John Meara
Even though we can’t meet face-to-face right COTTESMORE INVESTMENT CLUB now, we do find our monthly conferences The Investment Club continues to meet by valuable, giving us the chance to discuss the Zoom, and we continue to keep a close eye on state of the markets in general and to plan Stock Market developments – perhaps even future investments. The next “get-together” will more so than usual in these challenging times. happen on Wednesday 18 November, at We have somewhat slimmed down our 7.30pm, but if there is anything you would like portfolio, but it still covers a fair range of to know about the club – or indeed to express sectors, and we still believe (hope?) there is an interest in joining us – you are welcome to profit to be made out there somewhere. ring Secretary John Meara on 812350. John Meara
February and, as is the case with the rest of the COTTESMORE WINE CIRCLE country, we live in hope of a better 2021. October 2020 So from us all at the Wine Circle may we wish Well what a year it has been. We started off everyone a Happy Christmas and positive New positively with our AGM in February with great Year and as always hope everyone stays safe plans for our year ahead then were brought to a and healthy. standstill with the country in March. Being ever This is an informal circle, with an annual optimistic we hoped that, as each meeting date membership fee, where we meet and sample came, we would be able to get together, but eight wines (we do not make wine). Although alas that has not been the case. our membership is currently full we do have a Our October meeting was cancelled and the waiting list and are happy to place anyone Christmas outing too cannot take place. interested on to it. To do this, or for any other However, we are positive that for everyone at information, please contact the Chair via email some point in 2021 we will be able to resume on [email protected] or on 01572 our regular cordial meetings. We hope to 812167. commence the year with a virtual AGM in Janine Rees
7 all over the village. Cottesmore History & I remember the Feast Days and one where a girl called Kelly was the Feast Queen”. Archaeological Group (CHAG) I wonder if anyone remembers Kelly? The History Group is still unable to meet or Copies of the book are available if you ring the continue our research into the history of the number below at a price of £5 per copy. village. Our official promotion of Memories of Please remember you can access our website – Cottesmore is still delayed but here is another Cottesmore the Living Village – for interesting taster from “Feast Days and Fetes”. articles and other memories. Should you be “We always used to have the fete every year, in interested in joining the group on its restart the garden at the Old Rectory, with different please contact Chris Whitton on 812016 for bran tubs, Spinning Ginny, hula hoops and all further information. those things. They had music but it was records. Chris Whitton They opened the windows and you could hear it
THE DOG RAMBLERS We are continuing to meet up to enjoy lovely walks and play sessions with our dogs. I think the photos speak for themselves. On one recent walk at Brooke Hill we had 18 dogs with us, varying in sizes from Rottweiler down to miniature schnauzer. We walked for two hours along the tracks in the grass fields and several wooded areas. Several of the dogs went dipping in and out of ponds and flooded areas while others had very fast games of ‘zoomies’. Some dogs preferred to plod along enjoying each other’s company. There was something for everyone to enjoy. Amazingly the weather held out and the sun actually shone down on us. We particularly noticed how much human laughter there was, something that has been missing from many of our lives for far too long. It was such a great all-round tonic. If you would like to join us, see our Facebook page The Dog Ramblers (Rutland) or email: [email protected] Jenny Laidler
8 Cottesmore AFC Due to the enforced curtailment of season 2019/2020 Cottesmore AFC missed out on a possible promotion from Step 7 to Step 6 in the national football pyramid. The target for the current season, from day one, is to continue where we left off last season, and aim to finish top of the Leicestershire Senior League Premier Division. To this end the 1st team have got off to a flying start, winning all their opening six matches plus two cup games. The games resulted as follows: v Blaby & Whetstone 3-0; GNG Oadby 2-1; Ellistown 4-1; Thurnby Rangers 1-0. Against Blaby & Whetstone, whilst leading 2-0, the game was abandoned at half-time due to torrential rain making the pitch unplayable. Having won the Beacon Bitter Cup from last season, the defence of same began with a 6-1 victory over FC Khalsa followed by a 3-1 success at Desford. Whilst the 1st team are setting the pace, the Development Squad have been busy in both league and Cup. In the President’s Trophy, visitors to Westray Park were Birstall United Reserves, a team from the next level, the full-time score being 1-1, Birstall eventually progressing 5-3 on a penalty shoot-out. In their league the lads have played three games: v Rothley losing 2-3, Thurnby Rangers 2-2 and 2nd Royal Anglian Regiment, won 2-0. Worthy of note is the fact that both senior teams are able to field a full complement ie eleven starting players plus substitutes, and with many clubs currently running with just the one team, it augers well for the future and is just reward for the hard work being put in at the club. Talking of the future, the club’s junior section is also settling into the new season nicely. The under 11’s boys have completed four games to date: v Ibstock won 9-0; v Quorn drew 2-2;v AFC Andrews won 3-1; v Allexton & New Parks won 6-2 The boys Under -12’s record to date: v Bardon Hill drew 6-6 ; v Barrow Town lost 2-5; v Allexton & New Parks won 3-2;. v Barwell drew 2-2; v Blaby lost 1-3 The club are also looking to run with the girls team again but we are currently looking to increase the number of girls available to ensure a viable continuation. So come on girls, as Norwich City’s Delia Smith once famously screamed: “Let’s Be Having You!!! “ As always, thank you for your support, and take care. Allan Westray
Attempted dog thefts in Stamford & Bourne!!! Stay vigilant and keep your dogs safe! People have been approached in Stamford and I have been advised that drones are being used at night by dog thieves to check if dogs are being kept in outside kennels. In Bourne an attempt to steal a Labrador was made when an owner let his two dogs out into the garden around 7pm. A man was stopped as he was trying to lift one of the dogs over the garden fence. Also check your property for unusual markings, or pieces of string tied to fences or gates. One such sign “Dx2” was chalked at a house where two small dogs were living. A dark green Toyota Hilux with a white back has been spotted in connection with these attempts of theft. This has also been spotted recently at night in ASHWELL! - JSL
9 ROUND-UP Coastal towns have far lower coronavirus rates than inland areas, despite them having more elderly residents pro rata than big cities. There were just 63 deaths per 100,000 among larger coastal towns (and 53 in smaller seaside communities) compared with 102 per 100,000 in inland towns. The month of September was the hottest in history. Arctic sea ice retreated to its second-lowest levels and Europe was a record 0.2C warmer than the previous warmest September in 2018. The following October was the UK’s wettest on record, with enough rain falling to fill Loch Ness. UK GP surgery closures during the past year have hit around 350,000 patients. One in five closures were due to branches merging, while others involved retirement. The rest resulted from surgeries shutting. Asda supermarkets are offering a drive-through flu jab service for people who are reluctant to visit their GP. Scientists are urging farmers and gardeners to stop using nitrogen fertilisers because their release of nitrous oxide is leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick is considering “watering down” plans to build large numbers of homes in Midland and Southern rural areas while leaving large swathes of the North untouched. “Mutant algorithms” have been blamed for the plan’s marred structure. Former PM Theresa May fiercely criticised the scheme in the Commons in mid-October. Narrowing your eyes is the best way to win the affection of cats, scientists have discovered. Researchers found that humans become more attractive to a cat when they slowly blink and mimic what is known as a “cat smile.”
COMMANDED CANBERRAS AT commodore in 1982. He later moved to HQ COTTESMORE A FORMER commander of RAF Support the flying wing at RAF Cottesmore, when it was Command where he home to three Canberra jet bomber squadrons, was responsible for has died. Air Vice-Marshal Barry Newton was 88 all flying training with and had enjoyed a 36-year career with the RAF, the RAF. He was rising steadily to its top echelons and becoming appointed OBE in ADC and later Gentleman Usher to the Queen. 1975 and for two In later years the former air supremo was a years was RAF senior great supporter of RAF charities and an director at the Royal enthusiastic aviation historian, being largely College of Defence responsible for the financing, re-siting and Studies and later commandant of the Joint eventual refurbishment of the Grade II-listed Services Defence College at Greenwich. On “Airmen’s Cross” near Stonehenge. In completion of regular service, he was later retirement he continued to maintain close links appointed ADC to the Queen, Gentleman Usher with the RAF, having been honorary inspector of to Her Majesty and Extra Gentleman Usher, the Royal Auxiliary Air Force and president of being appointed CB in 1986, shortly before the UK Reserve Forces Association. retiring, and CVO in 2002. Barry Hamilton Newton was born at Hornsey, In the late 1950s, Barry flew a Canberra Middlesex in 1932 and was awarded a bomber with No 76 Sqdn during the British cadetship to the RAF College Cranwell in 1952. nuclear and hydrogen test programme in He trained as a pilot, being commissioned in Australia and in the Pacific Ocean. He flew one 1953, followed by a series of training of five Canberras based in Australia to gather appointments, including flying Jet Provosts, data from tests carried out on the Woomera before being appointed personal staff officer to weapons range, and later flew in support of four the Commander Second Allied Tactical Air tests of Britain’s first H-bomb, monitoring the Force and C-in-C RAF Germany. eventual results from Christmas Island, for He returned to flying in June 1969 as flying which he was awarded a Queen’s commander at Cottesmore, being promoted air Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air. 10 Rutland tip plans opposed by villagers Plans for a new vehicle exit at the North Rutland at North Luffenham and the Luffenham tip are being opposed by nearby expenditure proposed in creating a new access residents. is unnecessary if the pre-Covid 19, operation is However, Rutland County Council planning staff resumed. e.g. 4 days per week. recommend the planning committee to "The excuse seems to be staff shortage during approve the scheme. this pandemic and yet if the North Luffenham The household waste recycling centre on North Site returned to 4 days a week, staffing could Luffenham Road, Morcott, re-opened in May be seconded to the Cottesmore site two days a following the lockdown with a reduced service week using an appointment system for trailers and numerous safety measures put in place, only. This would not only save money but have including a one-way road system to reach and less impact on the residents of Morcott. leave the site. Their response continued: "Morcott and South A report prepared for the meeting said: "Its Luffenham particularly have shouldered the sister site in Cottesmore remains closed due to burden of extra traffic to the CA site during the staffing constraints, and North Luffenham is temporary Covid-19 arrangements. To replace the bigger of the two sites." these provisions with a permanent 6-7 days per "The proposal is for the creation of a new week operation, is too much." vehicular exit to the site. Currently a single However, recommending the scheme be access is used for both ingress and egress. approved, Rutland planning staff concluded: However, Morcott Parish Council has "The proposal has been assessed against the recommended the planning authority refuse the local and national planning policies and would scheme. not have a detrimental impact upon the It said the temporary closure of the Cottesmore highway network or highway safety, local Civic Amenity Site, leaving North Luffenham as amenity, or the surrounding area." the sole provider of such facilities, is imposing A leading Rutland councillor says the county "an unacceptable burden on Morcott village council does not have the resources to re-open and surrounding villages." the Cottesmore tip safely due to the continued The council continued: "The unreasonable pandemic. imposition of a singular Civic Amenity site for
IN BRIEF & LOCAL Cpl David Hemmings, who led a team from 2nd Btn the Royal Anglian Regiment team from Kendrew Barracks which designed, assembled and delivered vital Coronavirus testing equipment earlier this year, was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Cpl Hemmings instructed the team in safely collecting swabs before they were sent for processing.
A combined grant of £132,100 is being proposed to help Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle through the current pandemic; the assistance package will be discussed by Rutland County Council’s Cabinet on November 17. £240,000 has been awarded to Stamford Shakespeare Company from the Government’s Cultural Heritage Fund to enable them stage a full programme of productions next year at Tolethorpe Hall. LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING! There ARE better days ahead ...... So why not advertise with the ONLY local free magazine to continue publishing throughout Lockdown? You can rely on the “Link”! Contact Juliet Burgess-Ray on [email protected] or phone her on 812898. 11 was the aforementioned Rev Guilford. SECOND INNINGS: In July 1933 Mr Bentley expressed the opinion that the great majority of Cottesmore CC members were heartily in favour of only BATTING ON allowing village residents to play in village This month we continue our story of club cricket teams. He said he and his club believed in sport in Cottesmore. In September we looked at for sport’s sake, which was why they strongly village cricket from the 1890s disapproved of playing to win onwards through local either a challenge cup or a newspaper reports. Now we see league trophy, and was one how the game progressed reason why they only played through the Thirties and into the friendlies. Fifties. New Central School headmaster May 1923 was notable for the Mr H D Smith, himself a keen cricket club committee cricketer, intimated his organising a very successful willingness to arrange a dance at the National School, forthcoming concert on behalf of with music provided by Mr A E the club. Bentley and Mr J Blades (jazz A club concert at the Church of instrumentalists). Members of England School in 1935 featured the Ladies’ Cricket Club (for guests from Leicestershire CCC whom Mrs Fawkes was elected and a much-appreciated captain and Miss M Walker vice- programme of music and captain) provided refreshments. sketches, with turns by scholars The club was still riding high by of Central School and vocal and humorous the time of the Cottesmore Feast in 1927, items by Mr Herrick Watchorn, Miss Phyllis beating all-comers in matches over a busy (“Give Us A”) Toone and Mr Claude Weston. cricketing weekend. A Married v Single match Wedding bells rang out in September 1937 for ended in a tie and the Oakham Ivy Leaf Band Miss Elsie Harper, eldest daughter of Mr and entertained. A small fair was pitched in Mr Mrs Harper of the Sun Inn, and Mr Dick Broom, Buttress’ paddock. A very enjoyable dinner and also of Cottesmore, who were married by the smoking concert was attended by around 40 Rev Guilford at St Nicholas church. The bride, a club members and supporters in September Sunday School teacher, was an active 1932 at the Sun Inn club room, when an participant with Cottesmore Ladies’ Cricket excellent repast was prepared and served by Club. With war clouds gathering, there was Mrs Buttress, Mr and Mrs Harper, Miss Elsie another cricketing wedding in August 1938, this Harper and Mr E Buttress. The captain, the Rev time of Mr Bert Stafford, son of Mr and Mrs Guilford (now thankfully recovered) said the Herbert Stafford of Cottesmore and a popular season had been the most enjoyable he had member of the village club, and Miss Rose Ellen experienced and he thanked the secretary Mr Goodacre of Sewstern. Bentley, the umpire Mr Dick Bennett and Finally, the “Grantham Journal” of May 25 1956 groundsmen Messrs J Walker and W Stokes for paid tribute to a Cottesmore Cricket Club “tour all their hard work. T S Woods topped the de force” – the building of their new pavilion. batting averages and J Hall the bowling. Mr “These chaps have spent many hours building it Bentley played the pianoforte and was with their own labour, and although it has yet to congratulated on his excellent musical be completed it looks a most workmanlike job” arrangements. The year was also marked by the reads the report. The new wooden building was sad retirement of Mr J W Cattell as headmaster stood on a concrete base, featured space for of Central School “whose resignation will scorers, boasted a veranda and fencing, and undoubtedly be very keenly felt in the had a roof of galvanised iron. Singled out for neighbourhood.” Mr Cattell was captain of the praise were Colin Broom, Len Faulkner and cricket club for many years and it was thanks to George Revell. his enterprise and enthusiasm that it was now a By BRIAN MARTIN (with grateful thanks to Chris flourishing concern. His successor as captain Whitton of CHAG and Mrs Whitton).
12 TIERING FAVOURS RUTLAND UNDER the latest three-tier anti-Covid restrictions, Rutland is in Tier One (Medium risk), along with much of Southern England, which means locals will continue to live their lives much as before.
Tier Two (High risk) has been imposed on London, parts of North-West and North-East England, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Leicester and Oadby & Wigston. It bans households mixing and imposes a Rule of Six outdoors. Tier Three (Very High risk) includes Liverpool and Manchester and bans travel to and from other designated areas, though if you have an important medical appointment in Tier One, or other vital business like essential work, it’s OK to go. (Area review every 14 days, measures review every 28 days. Measures expire in six months). Also in Tier Three, pubs and bars (unless operating as restaurants) are shut, and hairdressers, bingo halls and gyms closed. Four districts of Liverpool are currently among the top ten most infected in England; the city’s University Hospital admitted 250 Covid patients in a single day in mid-October, the highest in the country. (Area restrictions expire after 28 days; measures expire after six months). Wales is currently in lockdown.
RCC leader Coun Oliver Hemsley says: “Our case numbers mean we’re currently covered by minimum restrictions, though we’ll obviously face tougher restrictions if cases keep on rising. We are ready to respond to any change in risk levels. We’ve been working to support businesses, communities and vulnerable people throughout the pandemic and are standing by to ramp up support if and when required.”
Cottesmore, Market Overton and Empingham are grouped together as one of five geographical zones constituting the Rutland area as part of the Government’s mapping of weekly Covid-19 cases.
The three-tiered approach, which was backed by ministers at a special Cabinet meeting and approved by Boris Johnson on October 12, began operating from October 14 with restrictions set to be further extended as cases increase. Latest UK Coronavirus total death toll is 43,200 (mid-October) with an average of 20,000 cases daily, up 21% in a 7-day average. A third of England’s population (24m) are currently living under Tiers Two and Three curbs, with the prospect of a national “circuit breaker” lockdown currently on hold because of fears of it further damaging the economy.
COVID-19 LATEST RESTRICTIONS RUTLAND IS TIER 1 - MEDIUM TIER This means the following measures are in place: All businesses and venues can continue to operate, in a COVID-secure manner, other than those that remain closed in law, such as nightclubs. Certain businesses selling food or drink on their premises are required to close between 22.00 and 05.00 hours. Businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises can continue to do so after 22.00 hours as long as this is through delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-thru. Schools, universities and places of worship remain open. Weddings and funerals can go ahead with restrictions on the number of attendees. Organised sport and exercise classes can continue to take place, provided the Rule of Six is followed. People must not meet in groups larger than six, indoors or outdoors. (Regulations expire after six months, with 28-day review).
13 The Rutland Community Radio Project is seeking volunteers to become members of its Project Advisory Board. Acting in an advisory capacity, the Project Advisory Board will steer the project and work with the Project Manager to bring the new community radio station to fruition. It is anticipated that the Advisory Board will be made up of a maximum of eight members impartial and make decisions based on of Rutland and Stamford communities who will proposals presented to them. We are also provide a range of skills, from business looking for people who understand commercial planning, accountancy, radio production and and community funding models.” advertising. Applications are to be made by email to: Rob Persani, Project Manager for the Rutland [email protected] with the word Board in the Community Radio Project said: “These subject. Applicants should include, in no more appointments will play a crucial role in guiding than 800 words, details on: the development of the new community radio Why they are interested in being part of this station and I hope they will provide essential project knowledge and skills to help get the new What they will bring to the role station off the ground. How they see the radio project developing "We’re looking for people from the Rutland and What they bring to the role, including relevant Stamford area who have links with the experience and knowledge. community, understand business, and can be
14 Covid app backed by MP Rutland residents have been urged to download the new NHS Covid-19 app, which was launched in September following rigorous testing and trials. The app alerts users if they have been close to someone who later proves positive for Covid, as well as providing risk alerts based on a user’s post codes. Users scan QR codes to check in at venues, and book tests if they have symptoms. “The new app is an important tool for helping to reduce the spread of the virus,” said MP Alicia Kearns. “I urge residents to download it as soon as possible.”
KEEPING IN TOUCH IT can be lonely in the countryside. Rural communities often feel adrift from society, particularly in winter. A Rutland group aims to being communities together. The Rural Community Council wants to talk to anyone who is feeling isolated (even more so during the current crisis) with the aim of having a cuppa and a chat while offering support with community activities. The charity, which also covers Leicestershire, has linked with the National Lottery Community Fund to create a new outreach project called Rural Coffee Connect. Staff get out and about in their brand-new coffee van, inviting residents and prospective volunteers to join them. The van provides a focal point for community activities, offering info and support to alleviate the stress of loneliness and introducing villagers to a happier life as part of a rural society. The RCC runs training courses which help identify those at risk and what can be achieved by helping others. Training is available for anyone who lives, volunteers or works across Rutland or Leicestershire. E-email [email protected] or contact the team on 01455 856330.
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16 LOCAL NEWS OAKHAM Service of Remembrance will be held at All Saints church on Remembrance Sunday (November 8) at 2.30pm. The service will take place outdoors with a reduced number of participants. The smaller Act of Remembrance, which has previously taken place outside Crown Walk in Oakham, is being moved a short distance to the grounds of Oakham Castle, taking place at 11am on Wednesday November 11. The public has been asked to stay away from the national Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall (on the 100th anniversary of the monument’s installation) because of Covid restrictions. Members of the Royal Family and representatives of Veterans’ associations will attend, but in far smaller numbers than usual.
E lizabeth Mills of Ashwell was made an MBE in the delayed Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to charity. Her friend Patricia (Trish) Ruddle of Langham was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to voluntary work. She and Elizabeth set up the charity “For Rutland” in 2014 to support Citizens Advice Rutland by financing two full-time specialist advisers for those with long-term health conditions. Both organise the hugely successful annual two-day charity fashion show and clothing sale at Barnsdale. -BPM
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18 Rutland Air Cadet Squadron have new Officer in Charge After 16 years Flt Lt Jackie Lawrence, who lives in Cottesmore, has handed over command of Rutland Air Cadet Squadron to WO Ian Coates who also lives in the village, the newly appointed Officer in Charge. In April this year, Jackie was promoted to a Sector Commander in the South & East Midlands Wing Air Cadets and has since been managing the two roles. She said: ‘It has been a rewarding, but challenging,time as I have taken on wider responsibility at a time when Covid- 19 has had a significant operational impact. I feel confident that Rutland Sqn is in good hands and look forward to working closely with Ian.” Ian said ‘Jackie has done a remarkable job at Rutland Sqn and I have learned a lot from her. I am excited to take on my new role and further contribute to the success of the squadron.’ Jackie has been a commissioned officer with the Air Cadets for over 30 years and previously commanded two other squadrons in Melton Mowbray and Chester-Le-Street. Rutland is one of seven squadrons Jackie will oversee in her new role. Asked what she enjoyed most about running the squadron, Jackie said, ‘It is hugely rewarding to work with a cadet who may lack confidence and have few opportunities in life and be part of a team who helps them develop their skills and self-belief so they can have a better future.’ During lockdown the squadron has not been able to meet physically but continued to get together online using video conferencing technology. After putting Covid safety procedures in place the squadron have just been given permission to return to face-to-face training. If you, a friend or a family member would like to know more about Rutland Air Cadets, call 01572 723 624, or email [email protected].
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Invitation to Village Organisations Wishing to Request Financial Assistance From the Parish Council in the 2021/22 Financial Year
Village organisations wishing to request financial assistance from the Parish Council for the 2021/22 financial year should do so using the Parish Council Grant Application Form. This form can be obtained from the Parish Clerk (Mr Kerry Nimmons, 17 Crocket Lane, Empingham. LE15 8PW, at [email protected] or by telephoning 01780 460523) and will need to be submitted before 13 November 2020. Any request will be required to state the amount and purpose of the funding. All requests will be considered at the Parish Council meeting to be held on Monday 14 December 2020, with the final decision made at the meeting on Monday 18 January 2021, when the budget is set.
Protecting Armed Forces Rutland MP Alicia Kearns has welcomed new measures to protect members of the Armed Forces and Veterans from “vexatious and continual” attacks with an Overseas Operatives Bill which had its Second Reading in the Commons in early October. The Bill changes the mechanism whereby members of the Armed Forces are prosecuted for alleged offences that occurred overseas. “Rutland is home to a proud Armed Forces community,” she said. “This Bill will better protect them from false attacks. “It recognises the difficulties our Armed Forces face overseas to keep us safe while ensuring that individuals are held to account for unacceptable and egregious crimes while on deployment. The Bill brings integrity and rigour back to the prosecuting process.”
21 VIEW FROM PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN – NOVEMBER 2020
Despite, or maybe because of, the very strange public consultation on the Reg-19 Rutland Local circumstances we all find ourselves in during Plan should be almost over (6th November). It this year, the Parish Council is involved in a was extended again, following RCC noticing a range of activities all of which are taking time to discrepancy between their January and August progress. Some are exciting, but relatively versions. Cottesmore Parish Council’s response complicated to deliver, others more intractable should be available to view, on our web-site, by and with no easy resolution and some are now. The words will have also been transferred reflecting how priorities have had to change. onto RCC response form, which is why the format on the web-site looks a little strange. Perhaps the most exciting project is around establishing allotments within the parish. This, Turning to Remembrance Sunday – we can interestingly, is a statutory responsibility for a definitely confirm now that this year we are not parish to make best endeavours to ensure that able to host the social event that usually follows there is such a provision, once it is shown there on from the service – in part for Covid-19 is a local demand for them. At the time of reasons, but also because there is no suitable writing, and as with all such projects things may venue. I assume there will be at least some well have changed by the time you read this, we wreath laying ceremonies at the churchyard and hope to be able soon to announce an agreement Rogues Lane, involving also representatives of to rent a suitable piece of land and begin the our local armed forces, but as yet the details process of finalising the details of the timetable have not emerged. and business plan. We know a number of the residents, who have expressed an interest in One of the things we noticed during our summer having an allotment, are keen to start and we village walk, is some roads where the state of are conscious of the need to progress as quickly the guttering is badly deteriorating. Several of us as we can. Equally, we are determined to ensure (on one of the wettest days in September – that we are learning from the experience of aargh I hear you say – well, maybe not!) drew others, including the National Allotments Society this to the attention of our colleagues from RCC and nearby local allotment projects. We are Highways, who offer every year to include the trying to do it right. parish council in their annual inspection. Both ‘sides’ find this very useful and I must say I am A much more intractable problem continues to surprised more parishes do not take up this be speeding traffic through the village. We have offer! Anyway, partly as a result of this, several spoken further with Rutland County Council large potholes have already been dealt with and Highways and they have agreed to implement a number of our streets have been included in the traffic calming gateway proposals at Burley the programme for gutter repair within this Road and Greetham Road, from the study they financial year. Recently I have started with, but commissioned a few years ago, together with this time I thought I would end with, Covid-19. relocating further back the vehicle activated Clearly, the nationwide situation is no longer sign, on the approach to the village from improving. Locally we must have a ‘shout out’, Oakham. We aren’t entirely sure of the precise as is the phrase now used, to all those residents timing or the details at this stage. To manage who either directly or indirectly are volunteering expectation, however, we accept these and helping through Cottesmore Community proposals will not solve the problems on their Help, and those working in key jobs, or indeed own. But it is a step in the right direction and just working, to help keep the economy alive. can be followed up in the future with further Once again the NHS and all associated key feasibility studies to explore other traffic workers will be bearing the brunt of it, so that all calming options. Meanwhile, we have we can do is follow the rules and guidelines (!!) established a sub-group of councillors to look and keep safe. further into the issues of Traffic, Transport and Pedestrian Safety. Watch this space! Chris Donovan (Parish Council Chairman 2020/21) By the time you are reading this, the period for
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24 The Big Quiz St Nicholas’ Church is delighted to be able to host the Tearfund Big Quiz night again this year. Tearfund is a Christian relief and development agency working in over 50 countries around the world. They are committed to eradicating poverty, which is now often exacerbated by climate change. For more information, visit www.tearfund.org. Their international team have done a great job of putting together questions for all ages and teams, large or small.
In previous years we’ve been able to use our church building. This year will be a real challenge, but we’re not put off, although we’ll miss coming together. We will host the quiz online, using Zoom, on Saturday 14th November at 7.30 pm. If you’re not already using Zoom you can download free from Zoom.us.
Please join us, in teams of any number up to 6, as we raise money for relief work in some of the world’s poorest countries. You might be able to bring some friends and family together, subject to current restrictions – quizzes can be more fun in teams! If you are taking part on your own or as a pair, that’s fine with us. There will be 6 rounds as usual, with a short break in the middle. This time you will need to provide your own refreshments!
All money raised will go to help change the lives of people living in poverty - like Alaya, her husband Bazwell and their three young children in Malawi. They rely on growing maize to survive, but the weather patterns that have guided their farming for generations have changed. And it’s putting everyone at risk of sickness and starvation. Frequent flooding brings diseases like cholera and damages their home, washing away what little food they have. With Tearfund’s partner, AG Care, Alaya and Bazwell are learning new ways of working the land under these tough conditions.
To register for the quiz, or if you have questions, contact Anne at [email protected] or Janice at [email protected] . We’re suggesting a donation of £5.00 each – you can of course give more! and perhaps giftaid as well. Our Justgiving page at www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/cottesmorebenefice will take you straight to the Big Quiz’s page. Or if you wish you can put cash or a cheque in an envelope marked ‘Big Quiz’ and deliver to Anne or Janice at 24 Mill Lane or 14
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The Big Quiz Night facts Tearfund’s first Big Quiz Night took place in 2018, when over 22,197 people competed in 500 quizzes across the UK. For 2019’s Big Quiz Night, 26,406 people came together across 564 quizzes and raised over £250,000. (We raised £500, and LAST YEAR £450 the previous year) Every host is given access to a dashboard to inform Tearfund how many people attended their quiz night - at the end of the night they’re able to activate an on-screen totaliser to announce the national number of quizzes and quiz-goers. £393 raised at a Big Quiz Night could pay for 300 households to receive vital farming training so they can learn new skills to feed THIS YEAR their families and lift themselves out of poverty. 25 26 27 it a low-key affair we SARAH TRIBUTE FUND still managed to have TOPS £6,000 fun while shedding a few tears along the WHEN her beloved sister died, tragically well way. ahead of her time, Julia Smith of Market “The idea was not only Overton vowed to ease the heartache by helping to raise funds in to launch a “60 For Sarah” fund-raiser with co- Sarah’s name, and ordinator Emmy Vaughan (whose original idea it donate to charities was) to raise money in her memory. close to her heart, but The aim was for well-wishers to tackle various do anything around challenges with, as near as possible, the the number 60 to number 60 as the theme. Sarah Smith was just impact positively on short of her 60th birthday when she died at her others.” Kegworth home from Motor Neurone Disease. Fund-raisers sold 60-themed cakes and flowers, A celebration of her life held at Trent Valley held a sponsored skydive, did 60-minute dog Crematorium last year was attended by many walks (Sarah loved dogs), sold “60 for Sarah” people from all walks of life who had come to calendars and T-shirts, gave up alcohol for 60 know Sarah over the years and loved her for her days, donated 600 tins of food to hostels and wonderfully positive and caring personality, did 60 workouts in 60 days, among many other even when her illness was at its peak. challenges. “She was an inspiration to everyone who met Charities benefitting from the campaign her,” said Emmy. “Our thanks go out to eventually comprised the Hinckley Homeless everyone who participated and donated to our Group at Lawrence House, Women’s Aid fund-raiser. People have been so kind.” Leicester, the Community Wardrobe Project, Now it can be revealed that the campaign, Leicestershire Wildlife Trust, Kegworth which eventually snowballed to include friends, Foodbank, The Carpenter’s Arms (alcohol & neighbours and charity fund-raisers from well drug-addiction treatment), the MND Society and beyond Kegworth, raised a magnificent £6,270 Give A Dog A Chance. – a figure well beyond the organisers’ wildest “We’re well past our target but we’re carrying dreams. on,” said Julia. “Each member of the group will “Our original goal was £600, so to have raised be organising an annual fund-raiser, and Emmy so much money in so short a time is truly has compiled a wonderful scrapbook of all our fantastic,” said Julia. “We held our Grand Fund- activities over the past year. We hope to add Raising Finale on what would have been loads more in the years to come.” -BPM. Sarah’s 61st birthday and although Covid made
Anger over evictions order A recent Ministry of Defence decision to issue eviction orders against hundreds of families (including former Service personnel who live in former military houses) will not affect Kendrew Barracks. One of the main thrusts of the controversial measure has involved Wittering where tenants of 61 houses were told they must leave by March 12 after the MoD revealed that it no longer needed the properties. The ministry later said that those RAF veterans and their families who were facing financial hardship because of the instruction may be allowed to extend tenancies by an extra six months on a case-by-case basis. Many families, who were all on six-month or 12-month contracts, said they were shocked by the ultimatum. One woman said she had only moved in with her family last year and had since spent at least £3,000 on renovating her garden. A spokesman for the letting agents said they could never guarantee the length of tenancies. *The MoD holds the properties on lease from property management company Annington Homes.
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Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal Love Isn't In Lockdown We are living through very strange times but Operation Christmas Child is still running this campaign and feels that it is probably more important than ever that we can "Give A Child A Reason To Smile In A Time Of Crisis". If you would like to take part, please pick up a leaflet from the porch of either Cottesmore or Greetham churches or contact me. If you have not taken part before and would like more information, then again please contact me. Completed boxes will need to be with me by Sunday November 8 at the very latest and, as our churches are not open at present, it is not possible to leave boxes there but they can be delivered to me or I will collect if you contact me. If there are any knitters out there, I have a pattern for a "beanie" hat, an item we like to include in every box. Patricia Hagger 01572 813118 - 3 New Field Road, Exton
RECENT SHORT CLOSURES Shop shuts Market Overton Village Store was closed for a day for deep cleaning on October 15 after a customer tested positive for Covid. The “Admiral Hornblower” on Oakham High Street was closed for a weekend for cleaning after a staff member tested positive; the pub was back in business by October 12.
29 Fresh plans to knock down the Ram Jam A developer has submitted fresh plans to knock down The Ram Jam Inn and replace it with new buildings. Previous plans to knock down and replace the Ram Jam Inn, were rejected back in October 2018. Now Godwin Developments, has put forward fresh plans to Rutland County Council. It wants to go ahead with demolition again and build four shop units.
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30 BRITONS don’t like restraints, so I have great MOST journalists dread doing “vox sympathy for all those young students and care pops” (literally “voices of the people”) which home residents who are struggling to cope with entail “hacks” trying to capture comments from the often perverse Covid restrictions. Is it passers-by on issues of the day. They’re mainly beyond the wit of this Government to devise a exercises in futility, so I agree with the usually “road map” for the year ahead which would disagreeable Jeremy Clarkson when he urges signpost measures relating to the spread of TV networks to ban them. Covid? It would tell the public exactly what to THE National Trust’s new “woke” interpretation expect in terms of lockdowns etc if the of the history of its buildings claims that the pandemic reached certain levels – and when former homes of Churchill and Kipling are we could breathe a sigh of relief when it was representative of the worst aspects of Britain’s deemed to be over. Targets, hypothetical or not, “imperial past.” Oh yeah? And then what? Are need to be spelled out just to give us hope. visitors being barred from entering? If not, shut DESPAIR is becoming a bigger killer than up and take their money. Covid. At least we can gain some hope for the WHO decides what’s “woke” about our future by following the excellent example of language? I heard a woman on TV saying she such venerable and respected figures as Capt would “upskill” a group of villagers (ie train Sir Tom Moore, Sir David Attenborough and the them), another bright spark said she was Queen. All seem to have thrived during the “upticking” on progress, while a third insisted pandemic. she was “upstream” with developments. I KID you not. The head of MI5, the HOW often do you see forthcoming TV dramas Government’s security agency, reports that lauded by previewers, only to reach for the “enemy agents” are even now plotting to remote when they’re eventually shown? So unleash a new virus when the current Covid much wine flowed on “The Singapore Grip” it scare is over. Where’s James Bond when you was more like Tesco than Tenko. need him? SO MPs want to lift a temporary ban on e- POLICE “investigated” after 500 “travellers” scooters and make them legal within 18 attended a funeral in Bedfordshire. I bet they months, despite proven dangers to the public. did. Sounds like the same muddle-head thinking THE TSB is the latest bank to close branches. that gave us “smart” motorways. Sadly, it’s the shape of things to come. It plans BRIAN MARTIN to shut 147 outlets because it says its customers want online banking. No they don’t. It’s because the company can’t be bothered with counter transactions and want to sell off This Poppy Appeal, we their properties for a big fat profit. want to ensure that
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32 EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COTTESMORE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 21 SEPTEMBER 2020
Speeding Traffic in the Village and Possible Actions to Help with Traffic Calming It was agreed that RCC be requested to implement the two outstanding items of traffic calming agreed in 2018 (introduction of improved gateway features on the B668 entering the village from Oakham and from Greetham, and relocation of the existing vehicle activated sign at the Ashwell Road/Main Street junction). The implementation of these would not prevent further traffic calming measures being considered but a feasibility study would be required. It was agreed that a meeting, between those Councillors who expressed an interest in this matter, be arranged to consider the requirements.
The Arrangements for Remembrance Sunday It was agreed that the reception, following the church service, hosted by the Council be cancelled for this year.
The New Bus Shelter on Rogues Lane, Serving Harrier Close and Kendrew Barracks RCC has advised that the request for a dropped kerb on the north side of Rogues Lane is on the list of work to be undertaken, but has been delayed due to the pandemic. An update will be provided following the September Highway and Transport Working Group meeting.
The Provision of Emergency Funding to the Village Hall Due to Issues as a Result of the Coronavirus Outbreak
It was agreed that the Parish Council appreciate the detrimental implications that attending to the legionella discovery is having on the Village Hall finances and is happy for the unspent balance (£7,621.20) of the £20,000.00 grant towards the heating system upgrade to be used to support the finances at this time.
Planning Erection of 2 No. detached dwellings. Land to the rear of 30A Main Street, Cottesmore. Proposed demolition of existing outbuilding and garage. Erection of a two and single storey extension to dwelling, raise the roof on existing house and clad with a thatch roof. 21 Main Street, Cottesmore. It was agreed that the Planning Committee, in consultation with the Chairman, would provide the response for submission to RCC on these applications.
Alleged Breach Green spaces around the site are not being managed and are overgrown. All Green Spaces Around Harrier Close, Cottesmore.
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Given the chance, I could spend hours watching the birds from the kitchen window. Bird-watching is probably my major hobby and I regularly put out food for them.
Feeding time is generally just after I’ve got up and before having breakfast. As I walk down the steps to the “feeding station” the birds that are already there will scatter one by one, almost as if playing a game of “who-dares-stay-the-longest”! At the same time I’m also aware of other birds waiting in the wings (excuse the pun).
Although I expect them to scatter as I approach, it also makes me a little sad that they do so, showing that they don’t trust me, even though I feed them. I guess it’s part of their survival strategy.
Compare this with a “tame” blackbird my father had in his garden. One day when I was tugging away at a bramble shoot, I became aware that this little friend was right by my side not 2 feet away, looking intently at the ground I was disturbing. The memory sticks with me. It was a beautiful moment.
The reason birds generally scatter is that I am too big, too unpredictable, too scary, although it would be true to say that, in the 5 years we have been here, some of the birds are a little tamer. They will get a little closer, but they still keep their distance.
It has dawned on me this year that we humans tend to treat God in the same way. He’s too big, too unpredictable, too scary. Either we shut him out altogether, or we pay lip-service to him – but still keep him at a distance. Safer that way. Isn’t it? The idea of becoming friends with him is too risky, too stupid even.
Several years ago a friend of mine made a throw-away comment about human relationships: “Trust has to be earned” he said. The phrase has stuck with me ever since. Of course, especially in this day and age, you can’t trust someone you don’t know. Trust has to be earned, and that requires time. And maybe, eventually, you can come to the point where, yes, you can trust the person on a particular matter.
Same thing with God. You can’t put your trust in God if he hasn’t earned it.
So, obvious question: Has he earned it?
Here’s a challenge: In your life as it stands today, given the world as it stands, given your circumstances, your background, your personality, your difficulties, hopes and fears… What does God have to do that would enable you to trust him? Just take a moment to think about that.
The challenge? Well, I think he’s already done it…
So trust him, become his friend, let him into each room of the house of your life!
Duncan Ball
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Consultation on transforming acute hospital and maternity services. Consultation has begun on proposals to spend £450 million transforming acute hospital and maternity services in Leicestershire and Rutland. The public consultation, Building Better Hospitals would cease to be a site offering acute hospital for the Future, runs from 28 September to 21 care. Non-acute services would be created on the December 2020. It concerns the services site, with proposals for a new ‘community health delivered at the three main hospitals in Leicester, campus’ along with inpatient beds for patients run by University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) recovering from a stroke, new GP direct access NHS Trust, as well as services delivered at the imaging facilities such as x-rays and scans, and midwifery-led unit at St Mary’s Hospital, Melton the retention of the existing diabetes centre of Mowbray. excellence. The proposals may also see a new The proposals would provide 139 more hospital primary care urgent treatment centre, beds and change acute and maternity services by observation facilities, community outpatient moving all acute care to the Leicester Royal facilities for a range of mental and physical Infirmary (in the city centre) and to Glenfield conditions, and additional primary care services. Hospital (on the outskirts of Leicester on Groby It is proposed that the midwifery-led unit at St Road). Acute care includes patients receiving Mary’s Hospital, Melton Mowbray may be treatment for severe injury or illness, urgent relocated to the Leicester General Hospital medical conditions, or during recovery from campus, to make the service accessible to as surgery. many women living across Leicester, Among the new developments is the creation of a Leicestershire and Rutland as possible, whilst major planned care treatment centre at the enabling them to be closer to specialist medical Glenfield Hospital. This would separate planned support should they need it. The existing unit is operations and emergency procedures and help under-used, with less than three births per week. stop urgent pressures leading to the cancellation The consultation will also consider greater use of of routine surgery. hydrotherapy pools in the community, replacing The treatment centre, along with the delivery of use of the hydrotherapy pool at Leicester General more outpatient appointments virtually or closer Hospital. to where patients live in the community, would It’s important everyone in Rutland understands aim to reduce the number of patients attending the proposed changes and has their views heard. the Leicester Royal Infirmary site by more than To share your views, visit: half a million per year. www.betterhospitalsleicester.nhs.uk to view the The proposals would see the creation of a full consultation document and have your say via dedicated single-site children’s hospital, based in the consultation questionnaire. the Kensington Building. It would also see a new Alternative versions of the consultation document maternity hospital developed on the site. can be made available in other languages, and At the Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield are in easy read, video and large print. Further Hospital, two ‘super’ intensive care units would information about the proposals and how to be developed with 100 beds in total, which is comment can also be obtained by telephoning almost double the current number. 0116 295 0750 or emailing The Leicester General Hospital in Evington (east [email protected] of Leicester city centre on Gwendolen Road) Healthwatch Rutland FOR SALE New home wanted for Shoprider mobility scooter, good condition, very little used. Phone David on 01572 813149. 38 Pick autumn-fruiting raspberries. Leave the canes until late winter before cutting away at ground level. Protect pot grown fruit trees and bushes from frost by moving them under cover. 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St Nicholas church, Stretton, part of the Cottesmore benefice, has been awarded a £100,000 grant by the FCC Community Fund to turn it into a combined church and community hub. The “Herald”, the benefice’s monthly magazine, is to be halted pending a change of format and distribution. There will be a hiatus until a replacement is in place.
Car windows were smashed and items stolen while the vehicle’s owners were visiting Yew Tree Walk, Clipsham.
39 OPEN LETTER TO THE RESIDENTS OF RUTLAND FROM THE RUTLAND HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE POLICY CONSORTIUM Thursday, October 8, 20 Dear Rutland Resident Every household in Rutland will receive a brochure from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) urging us to agree to the closure of acute and obstetric services at Leicester General Hospital, and the Birthing Centre at Melton Mowbray. It is important that you reply with your own views, but please read the following carefully before you finally decide how to reply, otherwise Rutland may lose a great deal because of a lack of public information.
We are concerned by key proposals which could disadvantage Rutland: - LOSING ACCESS TO BEDS - HUGE CLOSURES ARE PLANNED. New plans issued on 1st September propose removal of approximately 500 acute and maternity beds from Leicester General Hospital and Melton Birthing Centre. Future services and beds to replace those removed will be based at Glenfield Hospital and the Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI). The plans admit that 100% of Rutlanders will be disadvantaged by these proposals because of reduced accessibility. Travel times will be increased, public transport and parking may be more difficult. They also say that they are planning to reduce their acute workload by 20%, so if Rutlanders go elsewhere that is helpful. This could mean going to Cambridge or Oxford for specialist treatment.
LOSING SIGHT of RUTLAND’S NEEDS. These plans only look two years ahead, yet were prepared over a period of seven years. However, this did not involve enough people who understand Rutland’s distinct needs. There is substantial housing development and our population is growing. The proportion of elderly and the very elderly is growing much more rapidly than elsewhere reaching 35% of our population by 2035. Also the plans take no account of rural poverty.
LOSS of NATIONAL POLICY APPLICABLE TO RUTLAND. National and local policy is to move services closer to home and many Rutlanders can support that. CCGs know that hospital and community services are interdependent and a national requirement exists, that alternative provision must be offered before they close beds. None has been offered so far. CCGs have a duty (under S.14T of the Health and Social Care Act 2012) to reduce health inequalities for communities. They have to improve access to services and health outcomes achieved. These current proposals appear to fly in the face of these duties. They can be seen as a conscious decision to reduce services for Rutlanders. Rutlanders need local services and beds to prevent unnecessary admissions to LRI and Glenfield as well as local beds to enable speedy discharge from major hospitals back to local services. Local services can include out-patient services such as diagnostics, dialysis, chemo, urgent care, which can all be based successfully in the community. Many Rutlanders support services focused on a hub, preferably based upon Rutland Memorial Hospital or an equivalent provision. If this were cut, it would be a serious loss to existing provision. The information that is available makes it clear that the success of the proposals on offer are dependent on undertaking more care in the community yet the current consultation is silent on community services and the future use of Rutland Memorial Hospital. Until we understand what services will be available to us here in Rutland we are unable to support the reconfiguration of Leicester Hospitals.
LOSS of INVOLVEMENT IN PLANNING. This consultation document has been issued after proposals for acute and maternity services, which disadvantage Rutland, are already well advanced. However planning started in 2013 to develop a community strategy that is not yet finished. Some Rutland people were so frustrated at their lack of involvement that 100 of them took the bull by the horns in 2019 and prepared a Rutland Health Plan. It was received favourably by the CCG CEO and an official Rutland Health Plan was promised for January 2020. We are still waiting. The current consultation document contains proposals for developing community services for Leicester City on the vacated LGH site. There is absolutely no reason why Rutland cannot be treated in the same way.
40 It has more to lose than any other community across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland if the current plans remain unmodified.
LOSS of QUALITY, CAPACITY, ACCESSIBILITY and OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL? Strong rumours continue that Rutland Memorial’s future is uncertain and nothing clear has been said. If all acute and maternity beds at Leicester General and Melton are closed without local alternatives being offered in advance of a decision to close Leicester General, then Rutland could become a ‘Health Desert’. It is not surprising, therefore, that people are very concerned there is an unstated hidden agenda to close Rutland Memorial as well as to take away access to acute and specialist services. The local hospital at Ashby was closed 6 years ago but the promised alternative services were still not in place at the beginning of this year and we fear Rutland could experience similar gaps in services.
What can we do? Questionnaire Please do not agree to the closure of Leicester General until you are satisfied the proposals for some alternative services and/or compensations for losses in Rutland are acceptable. CCGs are required to demonstrate they have ‘engaged’ with our local community, and have listened. This is in order to propose changes shaped to meet local needs and avoid negative impacts, most particularly on the most vulnerable. Without this in place, we Rutlanders, especially the elderly and people on low incomes, will be losers.
It is an important time to make your views known – Our MP (Alicia Kearns), County & Parish Councillors and the Press will receive information from the CCGs, so it is important that they understand our expectations of healthcare in Rutland, please make your views known. We will be saying that we want a package of integrated health services as developed by over 100 Rutlanders in September 2019 and written up as “A Health Plan for Rutland”. We will stress that we cannot accept closure of acute services until the alternatives are set out and clear costings are presented.
What is the Rutland Health & Social Care Policy Consortium? We are a group of local residents, knowledgeable about Health and Social Care both as consumers and professionally. We are very concerned for the future Health and Social Care provision for Rutlanders, especially as our community ages. We study National Health Policy and how it is applied locally. We are particularly worried by what we identify as repeated breaches of legal and policy requirements.
The views expressed here also reflect and present the views of a group of 100 Rutlanders who attended a consultation event in September 2019 which informed the report ‘A Health Plan for Rutland’. Our thanks are due to those people for coming to the event and for their valuable input.
Our members are:- Jennifer Fenelon (Chair), Christine Stanesby, Janet Seden, Kathy Reynolds, Judy Worthington and Miles Williamson-Noble. The core membership is advised by specialist contributors and expert consultants. We can be contacted at [email protected] The ‘Health Plan for Rutland’ can also be obtained by emailing [email protected]
BCG backed BCG jabs which are currently used as protection against TB (tuberculosis) have been recommended as a potential new tool against Covid-19. It is claimed that BCG can help fight the virus by fortifying the immune system and boosting bodily protection. University researchers are enrolling up to 2,000 volunteers to study whether BCG can stop people getting the Coronavirus. It is not claimed as a cure but as being capable to keeping the virus at bay until an anti-Covid vaccine is approved. BCG is cheap and widely available. It is claimed it could be “a global gamechanger.”
41 BRIEFLY Badger cull fears Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust are working with other wildlife trusts to carry out targeted badger vaccinations in preference to imposed widespread culling. “We strongly advocate non-lethal controls, like badger vaccination, as a more cost-effective and humane way to control Bovine Tuberculous (bTB) and spare the badgers,” said a spokesman. “The role of badgers in spreading bTB is grossly overestimated. The vast majority of bTB cases are between cattle,” he added. There are fears that Leicestershire and Rutland could be among the next wave of counties to face culling. To date, 85 badgers have been vaccinated by the group.
PO “won’t contest appeals” Numerous sub-postmasters/postmistresses who were accused of dishonestly handling cash transactions (when a computer glitch was later found to have been responsible) have been given leave to appeal, with the probability of having their convictions quashed. The Post Office has said it will not contest appeals in at least 44 cases. The PO had previously refused to admit that a fault in their counter-top Horizon computer terminals was responsible for false accounting, leading to scores of postal staff (many of them in rural areas) facing allegations that they had stolen from their branches. The PO’s pursuit of post office staff in this context was described by one national newspaper as “a vendetta that ruined many lives and cost taxpayers millions.”.
Birds in peril The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre, situated at Burley Bushes off Exton Lane, has been helped through the Covid crisis with £3,500 from the online fundraising site Gofundme. But more cash is urgently required to look after all the marvellous birds and animals in its care. The Centre, which includes the Rutland Wildlife Sanctuary, is run by Chris Lawton and is home to such magnificent birds of prey as hawks, owls, falcons, eagles and vultures as well as re-homed big cats. The bills are mounting monthly, and animal lovers are being urged to help the centre meet feed and maintenance costs by adopting a bird or cat of their choice. Contact www.rutland-falconry.com for more details.
MP LEADS FIGHT TO LIFT BIRTH PARTNERS BAN RUTLAND MP Alicia Kearns has revealed how she was bullied at school because her mother was the headmistress. Which explains why she is protective of her own son’s privacy and feels deeply about any form of bullying, by bureaucrats or otherwise. She clearly relishes a fight, describing herself as “a storm chaser”, and currently has some NHS Trusts in her sights for using current Covid restrictions as an excuse to ban partners from maternity wards. The MP has been leading efforts in Parliament to end the curbs being imposed by many NHS Trusts to ban partners from maternity wards while Covid restrictions last and has the support of Boris Johnson who said no woman should be forced to give birth alone. “Several women have told me that these draconian policies are a sign that that the NHS is run by misogynists,” she said in a recent interview. “People write to me to say that women are always forgotten because the world is run by men, particularly in bureaucracies. They feel forgotten, sad and scared.” Since she launched her campaign, several NHS Trusts have changed their rules so that women have a partner with them during all stages of labour and during scans. “I have been contacted about specific hospitals and have raised the issue further with @NHSEngland,” she said.
42 TO LETTERS THE EDITOR
NO PARK IN SIGHT Three visitors who were staying in the village stopped us on Clatterpot Lane to ask if there was a park in Cottesmore where they could take their dogs. If not, why not? The egregious piece of eyesore wasteland between Cottesmore Amateurs’ play pen and the backs of houses on Main Street (which has shamefully lain idle for a generation) would make a nice park. But I’m not holding my breath. Dog Walker.
DOWN TO SIZE On Wednesday October 14 at around 6.42am I saw what I thought was a partial eclipse. Whatever it was, it was a wondrous sight. The previous night I had watched the Sky Arts programme in which comedian Frank Skinner was walking in the steps of 18th Century essayist Dr Samuel Johnson as he toured Scotland. Frank paused on the shore of Loch Ness, where Johnson was captivated by the scenic beauty of the landscape, and quoted the great bibliophile on man’s inferiority compared to the grandeur of nature. I couldn’t agree more. We humans are mere specks of life in the grand scheme of things, of no more importance, or relevance, than ants in a formicary. Humanist
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43 FROM YOUR LOCAL BEAT The following crimes have been reported on Rutland North beat for September: -Criminal Damage - Whissendine x 4, Great Casterton Assault - Cottesmore, Great Casterton, Exton x2, Essendine Public Order - Langham, Ryhall Vehicle Crime - Clipsham x 2 Burglary - Langham Theft - Great Casterton, Stretton, Little Casterton, Greetham Dog Causing Injury - Exton, Cottesmore, Ryhall
We have had 2 Theft from vehicles in Clipsham and would remind all residents not to leave any valuables in their vehicles especially if parking in isolated rural locations. We have increased our patrols in the area and ask if anything suspicious witnessed please report through to 101. We have also had complaints about speeding this month from several villages and so I am out conducting regular checks in all my villages but if you have any concerns about specific locations please let me know [email protected] Laurie Appleton PC 1742
JOKING I went to the 24-hour store just as the proprietor was locking up. I said: “The sign says you’re open 24 hours.” He said: “Yep, but not in a row.”
I couldn’t figure out why the football was getting bigger. Then it hit me.
Teacher to student: “What does the chicken give you?” “Eggs.” “And what does the sheep give you?” “Wool.” “And what does the pig give you?” “Homework.”
My friend thinks he’s smart. He told me an onion is the only food that makes you cry. So I threw a coconut at him.
What happens to a frog’s car when it breaks down? It’s toad away.
What did the duck say when he bought some lipstick? Put it on the bill.
Can a kangaroo jump higher than Nelson’s Column? Of course it can; Nelson’s Column can’t jump.
Why can’t a leopard play hide-and-seek? Because he’s always spotted.
At a Catholic school cafeteria a nun places a note in front of a pile of apples: “Only take one; God is watching.” Further down the table is a pile of biscuits. A little boy writes his own note: “Help yourself. God is watching the apples.”
A ship carrying red paint and a ship carrying blue paint collided and sank near a desert island. Both crews were marooned.
I saw a man walking down the street shouting “Elderly lady! Elderlee lahadyee!” He told me he was practising his yodel.
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47 DO YOU NEED SHORT TERM HELP? We have a group of Cottesmore based volunteers who are at hand to provide help if you need it. Short-term illness or injury? Bad weather? We provide help with things like shopping, other errands, and dog walking. Please ring: Joan Edwards: 01572 813317 or 07858324423 Juliet Burgess-Ray: 07903 021063 Jackie Piper: 07940359811 or 01572 813023 We also have volunteer drivers who can provide lifts for medical appointments. LOCAL SERVICES POST Last Collections: Cottesmore Post Office 16.30 Monday to Friday, 09.45 Saturday. Oakham Old Post Office 18.00 Monday to Friday.
RECYCLING AND REFUSE Tuesdays (need to put out bins on Monday evening). Alternately black and green bins one week, grey bin the following week.
VILLAGE PLAY AREAS There are two play areas in the village, which are located at Austhorp Grove, for older children, and accessed by the drive, left of No 2 Austhorp Grove, Heath Drive, for younger children, and accessed by the footpath that runs between Nos 5 & 7 Heath Drive and Nos 8 & 10 Westland Road.
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48 MOBILE LIBRARY (ALTERNATE THURSDAYS) LocationMOBILE LIBRARY Arrive Max. mins The mobile longer isHarrier not visiting Close the village or Kendrew9.50 Barracks during20 the pandemic, howeverThe Sun you can still order books 10.15from them and15 Cottesmore Village they will Wentonbe delivered Close to you and picked up10.35 again. 15 Gaisborough Court 10.55 10 There is no fixed timetable Cresswell for this Drive service and it is done on11.10 an ‘as needed’15 basis. Heath Drive (Nether Close) 11.30 15 WestlandContact Road (Sharp details bend) are: 11.50 15 The Pastures01572 722 918. 12.10 20 EGreetham-mail. [email protected] Road (Access s road) 12.35 20 Kendrew Barracks Website.The Hub https://www.rutland.gov.uk/ 15.25 30 Heythrop Road/Zetland Sq 16.00 30
BUS TIMETABLE – RUTLAND FLYER 2 (RF2) Revised January 2020 Monday to Saturday – No Service Sunday or Bank Holiday Cottesmore - Melton Mowbray Cottesmore (Kendrew Barracks) 08.27 10.47 12.57 Cottesmore (Chip Shop) 08.30 10.50 13.00 Centrebus Melton Mowbray (St Marys Way) 09.15 11.30 13.30 (0116 2460030) Melton Mowbray - Cottesmore or phone Traveline 0871 2002233 Melton Mowbray (St Marys Way) 16.00 17.10 18.05 or www.traveline.info Cottesmore (Kendrew Barracks) 16.32 17.32 18.37 Cottesmore (Chip Shop) 16.35 17.35 18.40 Cottesmore - Oakham Cottesmore (OPP The Sun) 07:15 09:40 11:55 13:55 15:15 16:25 17:35 18:31 Cottesmore (Kendrew Barracks) 07:17 09:42 11:57 13:57 15:17 16:27 17:37 Oakham Bus Station 07:45 10:10 12:25 14:25 15:45 16:55 18:05 18:50 Oakham - Cottesmore Market Place 08:00 10:20 12:30 16:05 16:05 17:05 18:10 Cottesmore (Kendrew Barracks) 08:27 10:47 12:57 16:32 16:32 17:32 18:37 Cottesmore (Sun Inn) 08:30 10:50 13:00 16:35 16:35 17:35 18:40 SERVICE OPERATED BY MARK BLAND TRAVEL OAKHAM TO GREETHAM (186) Monday to Friday (no service public holidays) Oakham, Barleythorpe Rd/ Huntsman Dr roundabout 1435 Wednesday only Oakham, John Street Bus Station 1440 Cottesmore, opp Sun Inn 1450 Kendrew Barracks 1453 Greetham, Wheatsheaf (terminates) 1458
CHURCH CONTACTS For general enquiries please telephone: 01572 812202 (answer phone only) or Email: [email protected].
Please contact a member of the ministry team for pastoral needs or urgent matters. Rev Anthony Oram Email: [email protected] T 01572 812948 Anne Adamson Email: annecadamson@aol. T 01572 812816 Diane Creasey Email: creaseygreetham@aol. T 01572 812079 Cathy Dyson Email: [email protected] T 01572 812497/ 07970568305 Colin Johns Email: [email protected] T 01572 812221 Website Benefice: www.northrutlandchurches.org.uk 49 VILLAGE DIRECTORY Village website http://www.cottesmoreparishcouncil.org.uk/ Amateur Dramatics Alan Lane 01572 768040 Air Cadets – Tues & Thurs 7pm-9.30pm. Cadet Centre, Penn St, Oakham. Contact: Flt Lt J Lawrence [email protected] 01572 723624 Bowls Winter Wednesdays - Brian Abbott [email protected] 01572 768468 Bell Ringing – practice Wednesday 19.30 01780 460523 Kerry Nimmons [email protected] Beavers Mondays 17.30 to 18.30 (Ages 6-8years) 01775 714211 Gary Clulow 07958 769899 or Ben Leaver 07800834636 Brownies – Thursdays 18.00 to 1930 01572 812956 Bernadette Wallace [email protected] CHAG (local history) – second Wednesdays 19.30 01572 812854 Chris Whitton [email protected] www.thelivingvillage.co.uk Church - St Nicholas CE www.northrutlandchurches.org.uk. Web editor - Duncan Ball: [email protected] Churchwarden - David Morgan [email protected] 01572 756647 County Councillors - Abigail MacCartney [email protected] 07739 361008 - Samantha Harvey [email protected] 01572 345028 Create More - Crafts. Third Tuesday -Tessa Oram [email protected] 07736 378051 Defibrillator – information and training 01572 812898 Juliet Burgess-Ray [email protected] Dog Ramblers - group dog walks, Jenny Laidler [email protected] 01572 811038 Dogs Trust & Dog School East Midlands [email protected] 01509 882316 Football – Cottesmore Amateurs - Allan Westray 01572 724275 Gardening Club – second Mondays Roni Proctor [email protected] 01572 812785 Handbell Ringers – Mondays 19.00 Pat Hoyles, 01572 813034 Investment Club – third Thursdays 19.30 01572 812350 John Meara [email protected] Parish Council – Parish Clerk, Kerry Nimmons 01780 460523 [email protected] Rainbows alt Saturdays 3-5 pm Sam Shorten [email protected] 07540 664847 Ramblers – second Sundays 10.00 John Meara [email protected] 01572 812350 Schools: Cottesmore Academy 01572 812278 Headteacher, Mrs M Lucas Email Address: [email protected] St Nicholas' Church of England Primary 01572 812337 Head teacher, Daniel Alfieri [email protected] Scouts, Beavers & Cubs Katie Smit — [email protected] https://scouts.org.uk/get-involved/groups/2nd-cottesmore-(st-nicholas) Sports and Social Club - Darren Feeley 01572 813486 Village Hall – bookings, Anna Davis [email protected] 01572 812371 Wine Circle – Janine Rees [email protected] 01572 812167 Women's Institute – first Tuesday 19.30 Secretary: Pat Hart 01572 812854
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