DOROTHY DOLBY Dorothy has lived at The Paddock in Belmesthorpe for the last 56 years and must be one of the village’s best—known residents. During her time in the village she has taken on so many challenges, not least having the foresight to launch this Village News. She would cycle to Stamford
Dave Amies – Chairman – The Post Office , Ryhall Adrian Gombault – Vice Chairman – Elm Tree Cottage, Belmesthorpe David Wilby – County Councillor – Orchard House Essendine Road, Ryhall Stamford PE9 4HE dwilby@rutland.gov.uk CLERK : Sarah Gresty, Tar Cottage, Ryhall Heath, Ryhall PE9 4EF 077189 00848 clerk@ryhallparishcouncil.co.uk Ryhall
As many will have noticed, RYHALL LIBRARY has now resumed normal service. Opening hours are from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm with a half hour break from 1.00 – 1.30 pm on Mondays and Thursdays, and from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm on Saturdays. Please note the earlier starting and
IN YOUR GARDEN THIS MONTH Prune summer flowering shrubs once they have flowered. Keep on top of weeds as they compete with crops for nutrients and water. Water camellias and rhododendrons thoroughly this month to make sure that next year’s buds develop well. Stake tall or top-heavy dahlias and lilies
UPDATE FROM THE MONTGOMERY HEIGHTS CHILDREN’S CENTRE ZIMBABWE It’s been a crazy few months since I started to pick up my ‘normal’ responsibilities, after being so ill with COVID in January. Thankfully, I can honestly say that I feel healthier and stronger than I did before I was ill….and a
KNITTING FOR THE NEEDY – ANY WOOL GOING SPARE? As the coronavirus pandemic continues, knitting has been a welcome pastime especially during lockdown. The group of local knitters, led by Dorothy Dolby of Belmesthorpe, continue to support the charity, Knit For Peace and find it very satisfying to know their knitting
AVOID CAR CRIME! Car crime, i.e. theft of cars and theft of property from cars, is one of the most common types of crime in Rutland. The following advice on how to avoid being a victim of car crime comes from John Hayward-Cripps, CEO of Neighbourhood Watch Network. Most car
UNSUNG HERO I feel that someone who deserves a mention in the Village News is Kevin Boor. The path alongside the main A6121 road between Belmesthorpe turn and Ryhall had become quite narrow because of the overgrown hedge. Kevin has selflessly spent days bringing the path back to its original width.
