Join in with a host of events in and around Rutland this weekend, including animal meet-and-greets, live music, free and ticketed events and more.

Read on to find out more, or check out our What's On page for more upcoming local events.

D'ukes and Friends Free Concert

D'ukes of Rutland Ukule Club invite you a free and fun concert "D'ukes & Friends" in the Great Hall of Oakham Castle on Saturday 10th June at 1.30pm.

D'ukes & Friends will feature some ukulele favourites, including tunes from the 1920's to the 2020's, as well as some musical Friends of the band who will accompany them on other instruments.

As is their style, the D'ukes will perform songs taken from a range of musical styles not normally associated with the ukulele. Expect to hear their versions of songs first released by Cab Calloway, Pink Floyd, David Bowie and Stereophonics.

The D'ukes are providing this concert free of charge and encourage attendees to make a donation to the Friends of Oakham Castle in lieu of a ticket charge.

Oakham Castle, Oakham, Rutland. Image credit: Nub News.

World Gin Day Rutland Water Cruise

On 10th June, the team aboard the Rutland Belle are celebrating World Gin Day with an evening gin cruise around Rutland Water. 

They will be celebrating local gins from providers such as Multi Gin Parvo and serving a range of drinks as they motor around Rutland Water as the sun sets. 

Enjoy gin, an arrival cocktail, food, live music and a quiz, all for £50 per head.

The cruise departs from Whitwell Harbour (LE15 8BL) at 5.30pm and goes on until approximately 9pm.

Find out more and book here.

All aboard for an evening of fun! Image credit: The Rutland Belle.

Vino and Vinyl

Vino and Vinyl is back on Saturday 10th (10am - 4:30pm) and Sunday 11th (10am - 1pm) of June! 

If you like Italian wine and browsing through an exceptional selection of Vinyls, all up for sale, then this event is for you.

Both warehouses 18B and 18D on Oakham Enterprise Park will be open for you to explore the eclectic collections of Rutland's very own vinyl from Brian Webster, music retailer extraordinaire.

Bat & Bottle Wine Merchants, one of the best Italian Wine Merchants and Wine Clubs in the UK, will also have their warehouses open to the public and will be hosting free wine tasting throughout the day.

Try a tasty selection of wine and will your musical boots. Image credit: Bat & Bottle.

Sunday Funday at Rutland Farm Park

On Sunday 11 June, farms across the country will be open to the public to provide a bit of insight into the inner workings of one of the UK's oldest businesses - farming. 

Since Rutland Farm Park are already open every Sunday, they are taking part in the nation-wide event by hosting a Sunday Funday!

The team said: "This Sunday is open farm Sunday, but as you know we're already open to the public! So because we are a working farm, we thought we'd join in the fun and have a Sunday Funday instead."

The farm and tea rooms will be open from 10am, and will play host to a range of activities including a treasure hunt, pony grooming, guine pig petting and more.

Visitors to the farm will also be able to drop by and see their new rare breed animals. 

You can turn up on the day or book tickets online.

Rutland Farm Park, Uppingham Road, Oakham. Image credit: Nub News.

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Have a great weekend!