The start of Armed Forces Week in Rutland is being marked today with a flag raising and short ceremony at Oakham Castle at 10.30.
The Lord Lieutenant, Chairman of Rutland County Council and the Armed Forces Champion will be there. An extra Armed Forces Breakfast is being held at the Grainstore on Saturday and a county service parade and party in the park at Cutts Close on Sunday. The events are also commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day.
Weekend Cricket
Local Schoolchildren Artwork Display
Children were able to see their work on display in an exhibition last Friday at the Odd House in Oakham, which is now an Oakham school building.
Corby Glen 9 year olds compete in Spain
Felicity and Hatty are performing an Acro routine as Mario and Luigi at The Dance World Cup in Spain next month. They are both students of The Dance Academy, based in the village.
Ryhall Library saved
Ryhall Library has been saved.
Art Pop-Up at Stamford Rec today
A free event for teenagers is taking place on Stamford Rec this afternoon.
Oil spillage in the centre of Stamford
You're being warned to drive extra carefully through the centre of Stamford today
Growers Row Open Day
There’s a chance to find out more about Oakham’s shared community garden this afternoon.
Rutland Flower Club takes part in National Flower Arranging Day
Special flower arrangements have been placed in charity shops and public buildings across the county as the Rutland Flower Club
RAF veteran fundraising for Combat Stress
You're being asked to give an RAF veteran a warm welcome to Tesco in Oakham this lunchtime as he visits just 19 of the supermarket stores.
Sunshine on Leith at Stamford Corn Exchange
A musical based around the soundtrack of The Proclaimers opens tonight at Stamford Corn Exchange.
The Little Book of Stamford (5th edition) launched
The 5th edition of the Little Book of Stamford was launched last night with news that shops in the town will be working even closer with Burghley during the Horse Trials.
Event being held at Tesco in Oakham today
Up to 20 local organisations ranging from Rutland County Council to Age UK and Men in Sheds will be available to chat to the public at a special event in Oakham today.
