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Thank you from the Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion wishes to thank the participants of the Waltham Remembrance Parade on the 14th November 2021 for their kind donations which totalled £270 and which were deposited at the local branch in Melton Mowbray.
Posted: Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:07 by Parish Clerk
WOTWATA Biodiversity Group - Walk and talk
The WOTWATA Biodiversity Group will meet for a 'walk and talk' on Saturday 4 December 2021 at the Stonesby Quarry. Please join us at the Bescaby Lane entrance at 10 am. We will talk about what we achieved in 2021 and our plans for 2022.
Photo: Kate Jewell (geograph.org.uk)
Posted: Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:23 by Parish Clerk
Tree planted in remembrance of Alan Luntley
An oak sapling has been planted in the far corner of the Play Field next to the Village Hall in remembrance of Alan Luntley, who was an active member of the Parish and held the post of tree warden for many years.
Posted: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:25 by Parish Clerk
Remembrance Sunday 14th November 2021
There was a great turnout of people from Waltham and the surrounding area for the annual parade and service on the Memorial Green. The weather stayed kind and it was a very fitting tribute to all our local service personnel who sacrificed their lives in WWI and WWII. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the event run smoothly.
Posted: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:14 by Parish Clerk
Proposed development at R and R Thorpe Arnold
An application for a new veterinary practice at R and R is being proposed. There is a public consultation at R and R, Waltham Road, Thorpe Arnold from 4pm to 7pm on Tuesday 9th November 2021. Comment forms will be available at the event.
See the leaflet attached.
Posted: Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:18 by Parish Clerk
Remembrance Service Sunday 14th November on the Memorial Green
There will be a Remembrance Service on Sunday 14th November taking place on the Memorial Green. The annual parade will march down the High Street at approximately 10.35am and join up with officials at Burgins Lane (High Street part closed at this time). This group will then cross the A607 and assemble on Memorial Green for the service to start at approximately 10.50am. A607, High Street and Goadby... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:24 by Parish Clerk
Thumbs up to Tesco for funding our popular Activity Week in August
The Parish Council would like to thank Tesco for part funding the Activity Week which took place from the 16th to 20th August at the Village Hall and was run by Finding Fitness. Fifty children signed up to take part and by all accounts, had a great time. The feedback received from parents mentioned that time away from iPads, the activities provided and the friendly staff all helped with their children's... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:29 by Parish Clerk
Civil Engineering works on Melton Road starting 6th Sept
ON BEHALF OF NRI CIVIL LTD:
On the 6th September 2021 NRI are commencing works to complete the 278 works between Melton Road and Seabrook Avenue on behalf of Brampton Valley Homes. This is programmed to be 3 weeks work.
Access will always maintain to the estate and properties.
Posted: Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:32 by Parish Clerk
Red Lion Community Group Stathern
FROM THE RED LION COMMUNITY GROUP - STATHERN
Do you remember the Red Lion at Stathern? This award-winning pub drew people from far and wide to enjoy the high quality of dining it provided.
Sadly the Red Lion has now been closed for a few years and whilst we continue to enjoy our other pub, The Plough, we miss the very different offering from the Red Lion.
The owner has now offered it for sale. Some residents... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:50 by Parish Clerk
Sewer repair on Melton Road starting 23rd August
Work will be carried out by Severn Trent to repair a sewer on the Melton Road. Work is scheduled to start on the 23rd August and will take approximately 5 days to complete. The water supply will not be affected during this time.
Please see the attached map for the diversions which will be in place for the duration of the works.
If you have any queries, please contact Customer Solutions Plus between 8am... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:06 by Parish Clerk
