Rocks By Rail open day Rocks By Rail, Cottesmore, LE15 7FF

Rocks By Rail open day

Monday, May 1st, 2023

10:00am - 4:00pm

Rocks By Rail, Cottesmore, LE15 7FF

Price

£10 adults £6 children £25 family

Take a trip on The Rutlander train and Ironstone Quarry Railway Day marking the 50th anniversary of the closure of Exton Park Ironstone quarry in Rutland.

Adult £10

Child £6

Family £ 25 (Two adults + up to 3 children)

“Diesel Driver for a Fiver” £5 *

*Note : in additional to Open Day admission fee

Rocks By Rail

Ashwell Road

Cottesmore

LE15 7FF

Cottesmore, Fireworks Night, Cottesmore Community Centre

Tickets on sale NOW from Cottesmore Village Shop, Kendrew Welfare and McNeills.

Provisional Timings for the event are:

Gates Open 16.00.Firework Display 18.00 approx. All timings and attractions are subject to weather conditions.

Advanced tickets:

£5 Adults

£1.50 Child (age 1 - 16)

Gate price:

£8 Adults

£2 Child (age 1 - 16)

Personal Fireworks and Sparklers are not allowed on site. Pets also not permitted. Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Professional FIREWORKS Display, Fairground Stalls, etc.

McNeill's will be open. CAFC will be hosting their fabulous BBQ. Further details to be confirmed.

Please do give your support to an event organised by the community for the community. The firework display is provided by the same professional pyrotechnic company yet again...so you know it will be good!!

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Parking - remember Main Street will be busy. Drive/Park sensibly and considerately please. Allow enough time for a short walk from where you park. All roads are still open so STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and THINK please!!

Cottesmore Oakham Rutland

Cottesmore Oakham Rutland 

Oakham promoting and celebrating the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Oakham market place, Barleythorpe, Langham, Cottesmore, Exton, Empingham and Edith Weston

Oakham will be hosting a variety of activities to promote and celebrate the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

There will be a 15 mile sponsored relay run with a Rugby World Cup ball which starts in Oakham market place at 12.30pm on Thursday, August,13, the ball then passing through Barleythorpe, Langham, Cottesmore, Exton, Empingham and Edith Weston.

It will also pass over Rutland Water in a boat to coincide with the arrival of the
RWC Trophy at the O2.

There will also be Touch rugby at 6pm until 8pm at Sykes Lane.

August Steaming Day at Rocks By Rail, The living Ironstone Museum, Rocks By Rail Ashwell Road, Cottesmore, Rutland, LE15 7BX

August Steaming Day at Rocks By Rail - The living Ironstone Museum

Sunday August 17th

Sunday 17th August sees our 'third Sunday of the month' operating routine - With steam hauled passenger brake van rides on our main running line over the old Oakham canal, and also a quarry train shunting the quarry section with iron ore wagons being taken to the quarry face to be filled by our authentic diesel face shovel. Visitors can also watch our drag line stripping back the over burden in the 'digger playpen' so the quarry men can access the precious ore.

Also, our loco yard will be open for you to roam around, and our workshop will be open for visitors to watch our volunteers at work on the four locos currently housed in there.

The Sundew Café will be open for refreshments.

Price: £5 Adults, £2.50 Children, Under Fives Go FREE

Rocks By Rail
Ashwell Road, Cottesmore
Oakham
LE15 7BX

The event runs from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm

Sundew & The Great Walk 40th Anniversary Event at Rocks By Rail, Cottesmore

Sundew & The Great Walk 40th Anniversary Event at Rocks By Rail

Sunday July 20th

Do you remember the record breaking drag line excavator that walked its way in to East Midlands folklore in the summer of 1974 by inching its way from Exton Park to Corby?

If you do, and even if you don't, why not join us at Rocks By Rail to celebrate this massive machines epic journey? The museum saved one of Sundews driving cabs from the scrap men, and now you can come and see how we propose to restore it and preserve the Sundew story for future generations. We have a very full day planned, including - the unveiling of a major new piece of industrial art work commissioned by the Arts Council, an exhibition of previously unseen photos of Sundew sent in by supporters in response to our media campaign, steam hauled brake van rides, quarry demonstration trains, quarry machines in action, and a barbecue next to Sundews cab in our quarry viewing area.
Price: Adults £5, Children £2.50, Under 5's Free

Rocks By Rail
Ashwell Road, Cottesmore
Oakham
LE15 7BX

The event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Oakham Another Small Earthquake Felt Oakham, Cottesmore, Ashwell, Langham and Braunston, Rutland

January 2015 Earthquake Click Link
http://martinbrookes.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/oakham-rutland-homes-shook-by-large.html



DATE 28/04/2014
ORIGIN TIME 22:05:17.2 UTC
LOCATION 52.718 -0.728
DEPTH 2 km
MAGNITUDE 1.7
LOCALITY OAKHAM,RUTLAND

Felt Oakham, Cottesmore, Ashwell, Langham and Braunston, Rutland.


Previous this year:

3.5 ML OAKHAM, RUTLAND EARTHQUAKE 18 APRIL 2014 07:50 BST (06:50 UTC)

3.2 ML OAKHAM, RUTLAND EARTHQUAKE 17 APRIL 2014 07:07 BST (06:07 UTC)

BGS E-Mail Earthquake Questionnaire

http://earthquakes.bgs.ac.uk/questionnaire/EqQuestPage1.html

Good News Oakham earthquake not that bad, the water level in toilet lowered by a 1/3rd my boots propped up by back door did nt fall over
— Oakham UK (@OakhamUK) April 29, 2014

“@OakhamPolice: #rutlandearthquake felt approx 15 mins ago windows shook loud bang. #MultimInParvo!! Hope all safe and well? Joe
— Simon Cole (@CCLeicsPolice) April 29, 2014

The Sun Inn, Cottesmore, Rutland, Christmas 2013

The Sun Inn, Cottesmore, Rutland, Christmas 2013



www.suninncottesmore.co.uk

Opened	1 October 1878
Location	25 Main street, , LE15 7DH Cottesmore, Rutland

Sharon Cairney, Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, Virgin London Marathon, The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Sharon Cairney, 43, who lives in Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, is running for The Royal Hospital Chelsea.

To sponsor her, visit www.justgiving.com/sharon-cairney2.

Rocks by Rail, The Living Ironstone Museum, Cottesmore, Rutland, Photographs

Rocks by Rail, The Living Ironstone Museum, Cottesmore, Rutland, Photographs

Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, St Georges Barracks, North Luffenham, Roger Begy, Conservative Leader, Rutland County Council

We are delighted that the long-term future of both army bases in Rutland appears secure with the news that £180 million will be invested into the county as part of the Army Basing Plan.

There is a long and proud military tradition in Rutland and we are honoured to be one of seven UK areas chosen to host returning army troops.

Our local bases at Cottesmore and North Luffenham have an important role to play locally and we look forward to continuing our excellent relationship with the armed forces.

In recent years, Rutland County Council has been at the forefront of work that has already ensured the smooth arrival into Kendrew Barracks of 600 troops (and families) of the 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment from Cyprus during 2012.

We have also been working closely with army colleagues for some time to plan for the arrival, during 2013, of 7 Regiment The Royal Logistics Corps.  This detailed planning has seen the council work with key external partners as well as army colleagues, to focus on the impact of new arrivals in the areas of health, schools, and skills & employment.

The defence announcement also revealed that '5 Force Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers' will also be based at Kendrew Barracks from 2015 onwards.  The council also understands that '2 Armoured Medical Regiment' and '1 Military Working Dogs Regiment (Royal Army Veterinary Corps)' will replace 16th Regiment Royal Artillery at St Georges Barracks, North Luffenham.

The work that the council has already done in tandem with our partners and 2nd Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment will serve us well in future years.  Our team working on this will now include in their planning the additional arrivals announced by the Defence Minister, and we look forward to welcoming the soldiers and their families to Rutland.

Rutland County Council signed the Army Community Covenant during 2012 which encourages the local community to support local military personnel and their families.

Roger Begy

Leader of Rutland County Council

The End RAF Cottesmore

The End RAF Cottesmore

Name Signs Removed

At 6.00pm,  The RAF flag was lowered for the last time at the base this evening. The RAF departed Rutland and handed the base over to the MOD for them to make preparation for the arrival of the Army.

MOD Guard Service

Some passing the gate said it was a sad day for Rutland. Maybe a sad day for councillors who have served the RAF for years, maybe they can now concentrate on serving the wider community.

Local Press  BBC to the Rutland Times

I actually found a visit to the nearby cemetery much much more saddening. So many names and ages as low as 20

I was surprised our Mayor Councillor Joyce Lucas did not stop to visit and pay tribute, particularly as she was a guest in the Parish of Cottesmore.

I spotted Tory Roger Begy and his wife driving his eco friendly Jag  both waved, I thought how cheerful it was to be in Rutland then the Chief Executive Helen Briggs approached Rutland's Iron Lady, I am not sure if the lack of expression is caused by botox  A similar face could be seen worn by Oakhams Mayor, things quickly returned to normality with the arrival of Rutlands High Sheriff Peter Lawson and his wife who both waved.

On my return to Oakham I had the misfortune to spot the Mayor speeding back to Oakham no consideration for the residents of Burley the flashing slow down sign is in place for a reason.

Even Leicestershire Constabulary managed to pass without triggering the warning sign.

I was impressed to see the MOD did not  treat the local 

VIP's any different from the press or the local bus, 

they all had to enter by the side gate and sign in 

The High Sheriffs wife returns

to her car while Tory Leader Roger Begy waits in line

The RAF and MOD officials were waved 

in through the main gate.

Both the Mayor and Chief Executive attempted the 

main gate and were told to go away.

 

Oakham (Rutland) Produce Show and Mini Fete, Cottesmore Village Hall, Cottesmore, Oakham, Rutland, LE15, UK

Oakham (Rutland) Produce Show and Mini Fete,
Cottesmore Village Hall,
Cottesmore,
Oakham,
Rutland,
LE15, UK

Sunday 4th September 2011, 12 noon - 4.00pm

Contact: 01572 812 735

Rutland Railway Museum, Emergency, Vintage Vehicle, Gala, Ashwell Road, Cottesmore, Oakham, Leicestershire, LE15 7BX

Rutland Railway Museum, Emergency, Vintage Vehicle, Gala

Monday 1st August 2011

Contact: Phil Marston 

rrm.info@btinternet.com

Ashwell Road
Cottesmore, Oakham, Leicestershire LE15 7BX

Army to move into RAF Cottesmore base, Cottesmore Rutland

The Speculation of doom and gloom surrounding RAF COTTESMORE is now over. The base will be occupied by the Army once it closes as an airbase, the Government has confirmed today and announced the army will occupy the base.

Some RAF personnel have remained at the base but they are due to leave over the next few months to finally vacate by March 31, 2012.

Speaking to the Rutland Mercury

Leader of Rutland County Council Roger Begy (Con) said:

“This announcement is really good news for the county and means that Cottesmore and the surrounding areas will have a new lease of life. We are delighted that the base is set to be fully occupied again.
“We are still looking at the finer details of the announcement with regards to exact timings.
The RAF is due to occupy the site until March next year. The economic situation of Cottesmore won’t change overnight, but this will certainly help. Rutland County Council has worked closely with the MoD in recent months and I am delighted to welcome the army to Cottesmore. It is good news that they will be utilising the base.”

Also speaking to the Rutland Mercury:
Deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for economic development Coun Terry King (Con) added: “It is pleasing to see that the site will be occupied by the Army. The council will continue to work closely with the MoD to make sure the council is fully involved in any decisions about the long-term use of the site.
“The announcement is a real boost for Rutland and I welcome the Army to the county. I’m sure that Cottesmore will prove ideal for their training purposes.”

Rutland MP Alan Duncan commented: “It is excellent news that Rutland will continue to host the military. Following the previous Government’s decision to close the base the future of the site hung in the balance and it seemed we might be left with a derelict site. The council and I have worked hard with the MOD to avoid this and we have delivered a good result for the county.

http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/army_will_move_into_raf_cottesmore_mod_has_confirmed_1_2876333

Rutland County Council Chief Executive Helen Briggs is said to be happy for the county

Cottesmore Rutland County Council Election Results

Cottesmore, Rutland County Council, Election, Results

David Hollis Conservative 521 votes

Martyn Pocock Conservative 354 Votes

Jaqueline Thibault Liberal Democrat 260 Votes

Two seats

11 spoilt papers

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, ELECTION OF UNITARY COUNCILLOR(S), COTTESMORE, NOTICE OF POLL,

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
ELECTION OF UNITARY COUNCILLOR(S)

COTTESMORE

NOTICE OF POLL

Notice is hereby given that:
1. A poll for the election of UNITARY COUNCILLOR(S) for the Ward of COTTESMORE will be held on THURSDAY 5 MAY 2011 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM


2. The Number of COUNCILLOR(S) to be elected is TWO


3. The names, addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated and the names of the persons signing the Candidates nomination papers are as follows:

David Cecil
HOLLIS
The Roost
49 Main Street
Cottesmore
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7DH
Conservative Party Candidate

Susan Ellis
Claire E Colton
Nicholas J Morgan
Gwendolen A Chamberlain
James W Chamberlain
Brian G McAvoy
John A McClelland
Ben W Hollis
Martin C Copeman
Richard J Lubkowski


Martyn Dietrich Alexander
POCOCK
Home Farm House
Barrow
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7PE
Conservative Party Candidate

Elisabeth Skipper
Diana E Toy
Jeremy G Skipper
David J Matthews
David C Hollis
Peter Ed Cooke
Charlotte M Cooke
Andrew Matthews
Jeremy R Conen
Victoria Aw Owen


Jacqueline
THIBAULT
September Cottage
Main Street
Barrow
Rutland
LE15 7PE
Liberal Democrat


David G Penfold
Ann E Penfold
Margaret S Coles
George RP Coles
Graham C Reeve
Joan Reeve
Gabriella Croson
Victor Croson
Neville C Stafford
Rikki B McLain

RAF Cottesmore people arriving at All Saints Church Oakham for farewell service photographs

RAF Cottesmore people arriving at All Saints Church Oakham for farewell service.

Helen Briggs Chief Executive of Rutland County Council

Oakham Town Councillor Alf Dewis

 

 

BBC East Midlands Today Cameraman

The Lord Lieutenants wife was one of many ladies, who needed to hold onto to their hats as the wind blew today.

 

Stamford Mayor David Brailsford and Leicestershire Constabulary: Inspector 1526 Johnny Monks

 

Rutland High Sheriff's Mrs S C Forsyth

 

BBC Camerman

 

Mr Hugh E G Rees (Conservative) - KETTON WARD and Mr Peter J W Golden (Lib/Dem)- NORMANTON WARD

All Saints Church Oakham Rutland

 

Mr Roger B Begy (Conservative) - GREETHAM WARD  (Leader of the Council) (Leicester Tigers Tie) and Mrs Begy