News in Oakham

An exhibition inviting people to revisit their childhood by celebrating half a century of family board games will open at Rutland County Museum later this month.

The Game Play exhibition is part of a series of special events and activities taking place throughout 2019 to mark the museum's 50th anniversary as one of Rutland's favourite free visitor attractions.

A new home learning course developed by the Rutland Adult Learning and Skills Service (RALSS) is helping military spouses gain new qualifications in maths so they can access further education and employment.

The online Functional Skills Maths programme aims to help Rutland's local armed forces community to access Level 1 and 2 maths courses – Level 2 being the equivalent of a GCSE grade.

With just days until the arrival of the East Midlands in Bloom judges, green-fingered Oakham in Bloom volunteers and supporters are out and about ensuring floral displays are in tip top condition.

After winning a silver gilt award in the town category last year, the Oakham in Bloom team has its sights firmly set on securing gold when they welcome the judges on Thursday (4 July).

As I write this, Betty is sitting in her basket snoring loudly at her owner's feet.

Her owner is Meg Lucas, Head Teacher at Cottesmore Academy, and Betty is a micro-sized black pug...and our school dog.

People in Rutland are being encouraged to take part in this year's annual canvass of electors and respond as soon as possible, so that they can vote in future elections.

Household enquiry forms will soon be sent to all homes in the county as part of the annual canvass.

Rutland is to receive a slice of £3m Government grant funding to help shape proposals for the possible future redevelopment of St George's Barracks in North Luffenham - including the creation of innovative dementia-friendly neighbourhoods.

As part of ongoing proposals being developed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with Rutland County Council, the county has been successful in a bid to join the national Garden Communities programme.

On Monday, the Seniors at Greetham Valley Golf Club played a Stableford qualifier on the Valley course and Neil Lowndes ended at the top of the leader-board for the second week running when he recorded a score of 41 points.

Neil (hcp 11) won the June Medal last week and should have had an even higher score as he failed to record a score on the 9th after a very solid front eight, which included a birdie on the 4th.

Rutland County Council is striving to make Rutland one of the UK's best connected rural areas.

The 'ambitious but realistic' aim forms part of future plans that will build on the success of its current superfast broadband network and support the introduction of next generation fibre broadband services for local homes and businesses.

Record crowds gathered at Oakham Castle yesterday (Mon) to pay tribute to the men and women who make up Britain's armed forces community.

More than 300 people, including representatives of the armed forces and children from local schools, turned out to see a flag party from 7 Regiment the Royal Logistic Corps raise the Armed Forces flag in the castle grounds.

This is the second of a series of monthly legal articles by law firm Hegarty Solicitors, with offices in Oakham, Stamford and Peterborough. Established in 1974, Hegarty Solicitors offers expertise across a wide range of legal services and the company's experienced and accomplished team of solicitors and legal advisors can put you, your business and your family in a strong position for the future.

Many premises now have CCTV cameras for security purposes and it is estimated there is one camera for every 32 UK citizens. Ashley Sutherland, Hegarty Solicitors' corporate law and contract specialist, discusses why it is important to consider the regulations around CCTV cameras and your requirements under the Data Protection Act.