News in Oakham

A special exhibition showcasing the creative work of adult learners from across Rutland has opened at Rutland County Museum.

The exhibition by students and staff at Rutland Adult Learning and Skills Service (RALSS) features art, ceramics, floristry, glasswork and photography – all courses that can be taken at the Rutland Adult Learning Centre.

A man has been sentenced to eight years and six months imprisonment after being convicted of engaging in sexual activity with two girls who were under the age of 16.

Ryan Dustan, 22, of Purdy Court, Oakham, had pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in sexual activity with a girl who was aged between 13 and 15.

By David Aldred

On Saturday, May 4th, the Greetham Valley GC gents played a Qualifying Stableford competition in very cool weather with a blustery and, at times, strong wind, but this did not seem to cause too many problems to the top of the field.

A golfer from Greetham Valley GC has scooped the Lincolnshire Women's County Championships.

Greetham Valley were well represented at the Lincolnshire Women's County Championships at Holme Hall this weekend with six entrants and there were major successes for Ellie Haughton and Sophie Beardsall.

Oakham in Bloom is asking for members of the local community to support two requests for help.

Firstly, have you got any spare storage space in a garage, watertight shed, easy access loft or similar which you could 'lend' to Oakham in Bloom for a year or so?

Dr Sarah Furness, Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, presented the end of season awards at Oakham United Football Club yesterday evening.

At a well-attended meeting, Chairman Thomas Beach welcomed the special guest, whom the club was delighted could come to the end of season celebrations.

An Oakham householder had a surprise this morning (Sun) when he spotted a budgie sitting on his garden table.

The man, who lives in Stamford Road, got in touch with Oakham Nub News at about 9am to say the blue bird was in his back garden and might be lost.

Local Elections for Rutland County Council took place yesterday, Thursday 2 May, with 10 of the county's 15 electoral wards contested.

The results of the election are as follows:

Hegarty Solicitors are pleased to announced the promotion of Claire Clarke to associate.

Experienced solicitor Claire is based at the company's Oakham office and specialises in wills, trusts and probate.

Rutland Girlguiding has partnered with Save the Children UK and Rutland Water junior parkrun to help change the lives of millions of disadvantaged children.

Taking practical action to make a positive difference to others is a core part of Girlguiding, so we are asking girls to raise money and take part in the junior parkrun at Rutland Water Reservoir, Normanton Road, Edith Weston on Sunday, May 12.