David Wood, Chairman of the Rutland Agricultural Society, takes over as High Sheriff of Rutland for the next year, replacing Richard Cole who has filled the ceremonial role for the past year.
Due to the pandemic David Wood will swear the oath in a virtual ceremony from his home in Wing rather than as part of the usual formal ceremony held at Oakham Castle. The High Sheriff focuses on helping organisations that support the cohesion of the County especially those working with the less fortunate and with young people. The Office of High Sheriff is the oldest secular office in the United Kingdom after the Crown and dates from Saxon times.

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Most of demolition materials recycled
Mental Health Cafe will launch at Oakham Library next month
Lincolnshire County Council consulting on parking restrictions
Repair Cafe launches on Saturday
The circus is in Stamford
Woman sentenced for causing death by careless driving
Food waste now being collected for South Kesteven residents
Weekend sports round up
Tractor run around the area
Tool donations needed
£2,200 raised for Prostrate Cancer