Volunteers from MindSpace Stamford
are sitting on benches today on the High Street, Broad Street and The Meadows to encourage community connection. It's Loneliness Awareness Week and you're invited to sit with them, grab a cuppa and have a chat.
Conversation benches in Stamford
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Will the male osprey at Manton Bay begin his migration today?
Will the male osprey at Manton Bay begin his migration today?
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Stamford High Street water leak finally fixed
A water leak, believed to be caused by a faulty stop tap, which has been leaking on Stamford High Street for over six months, has finally been fixed.
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Burghley Horse Trials Trot Up
58 horse and rider combinations are set to be presented at this afternoon's inspection at Defender Burghley Horse Trials in the event commonly known as the Trot Up.
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Lincolnshire Catch the Bus month
Lincolnshire County Council is encouraging residents to think more about using public transport for journeys.
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Weekend sports round up
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Certificate of appreciation for Oakham's Mayor
The Lions Club of Rutland presented Oakham's Mayor, Councillor Martin Brookes, with a certificate of appreciation at yesterday's family fun day at Cutts Close Park.
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Widespread support for new PCSOs
Police say they've received widespread support for the new PCSOs that are now based at Stamford Police Station.
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26th Rutland Beer Festival
The 26th annual Rutland Beer Festival continues at The Grainstore in Oakham this weekend with a strong focus on real ale, including its own brews. Over 40 real ales from across the country are on tap with an array of golden ales, stouts, bitters, porters, and barley wines, and a wide selection of traditional ciders.
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Cycle ride following the Eleanor Crosses to raise money for homeless charity
33 cyclists are expected this lunchtime at Stamford's Sheepmarket as they follow the 12 Queen Eleanor crosses from Lincoln to London to help homeless charity The Connection at St. Martin's in the Field.
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Osprey parents remain after chicks migrate
The parents of this year's Manton Bay Osprey chicks are expected to stay around for a few more days, despite the final two chicks beginning their migration just over a week ago.
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Stapleford railway
Passenger trains are running again on nearly two miles of scenic track at Stapleford Park this weekend for the annual fundraiser for LOROS Hospice.
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Empingham launch petition against village hall waste collection charge
A petition has been launched against the charge being introduced to collect waste at village halls in Rutland.
