Yesterday, Sunday 9 July, Rutland's annual Party in the Park took place.

The event welcomed members of the local community to celebrate Rutland's military community, veterans, and emergency and volunteer organisations.

Families enjoyed games, activities and live music at Cutts Close this weekend. Image credit: Nub News.

Organised by Rutland's Lord-Lieutenant, Dr Sarah Furness, and supported by Oakham Town Council, the annual event is a popular one and sees hundreds of residents come together to enjoy live music, food, drinks, stalls hosted by local sellers and much more.

This year was no exception.

Rutland's Lord-Lieutenant, Dr Sarah Furness. Image credit: Nub News.

Residents enjoyed live music from MankyBeds and 1940s swing and harmony group, The Bluebird Belles, as well as drinks from The Grainstore and Ovation, and food from suppliers such as GRIFF's Pizza, Warner's Traditional Sweet Shop and more.

GRIFF's Pizza were in attendance at the Party in the Park in Rutland this weekend. Image credit: Nub News.

Following on from the Party in the Park, the regular live music in Cutts Close will continue next weekend, and is set to go on until the end of August.

On the schedule is:

The Uppingham Jazz and Soul Band - 16 July from 2:30pm

Smokestack Blues Band - 23 July from 2:30pm

McGoo - 30 July from 2:30pm

Harborough - 6 August from 2:30pm

Los Cojones - 13 August from 2:30pm

Barbarita - 20 August from 2:30pm

MankyBeds and Bluebird Belles performed in Rutland this weekend. Image credit: Nub News.

The August Bank Holiday weekend will see the last of these live music events take place in a weekend-long extravaganza. As such, there will be four bands performing on Sunday and Monday:

Midnight City Band - 27 August from 12pm

Extones - 27 August from 3pm

The Travelling Sideliners - 28 August from 12pm

Vesper - 28 August from 3pm

Let us know about your upcoming events by emailing [email protected].

Alternatively, head to our What's On page to check out other events on the horizon.