Tony Clark (1923-2022) an appreciation

Tony was born in Norfolk, the youngest of 6. Whilst the family moved a number of times, he stayed with his aunt in Ketton while he attended Oakham School. The Second World War had started by the time he was 17: from then till 1949 he served in the RAF ground crew – a perfect job for Tony who loved anything mechanical. Postings were to Cape Town and, later, Egypt.

Tony met Muriel at a wedding where she was a Bridesmaid and he was Best Man. They Married in 1951 and came to live in Seaton where their two daughters, Caroline and Pamela, were born. Pam recalls Sunday afternoon picnics as a short drive in the Morris 8 to a nearby field in which there was a railway. There the family would sit and watch the steam trains pass by. Years later, Tony’s model train set expanded into a wonderful layout, his friend Peter arriving from Manton, ostensibly to help with the garden. Once the chores were finished, you’d find them in the shed playing trains!

In 1977 Tony, Muriel and Pamela moved to Wing. Tony was fully involved in village life at Wing, being Churchwarden, Parish Councillor, and Tower Captain – bell ringing having been a life-long hobby. He supported Muriel in her love of singing and, for many years, was part of the “crew” at Rutland Musical Theatre. Up until his early 90s, Tony could always be found on his allotment where he grew his own vegetables. Tony’s faith was important to him: he showed a great interest in developing worship and the upkeep of the church fabric and grounds, wherever he lived. He will be much missed.

Tony had reached the age of 99 when he died, after a short illness. This grand old gentleman will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and by all in the village from his years as Parish Councillor.

Tony’s funeral was on Friday 12th August 2022

11.30am Great Glen crematorium- this is for close family only.

2.30pm Wing Church- celebration and thanksgiving service.

Afterwards at Wing Community Hall – refreshments.

Family flowers only but donations, if desired, to Vista, Leicester. These can be made online via this tribute page or sent direct to E. M. Dorman Funeral Directors, Beechcroft, 69 High Street East, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9PY. Tel: 01572 823976

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RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT COUNCIL

(TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE)

Glaston Road

Parish of Wing CP Order 2022

Rutland County Council District Council (‘the Council’) has powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (‘the Act’) to make traffic regulation orders affecting the adopted highway within the County of Rutland.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council now proposes to make an order entitled the Rutland County

Council District Council (Temporary Diversion of Vehicular Traffic) Glaston Road Parish of Wing CP Order 2022 as the Council are satisfied that traffic on the road should be restricted because works are proposed to be executed on or near the road.

The effect of the order will be that during the dates and times specified below all vehicles will be prohibited from proceeding along the length of road known as Glaston Road from Morcott Road to the junction with Manton Road

The closure is to enable Network Rail to undertake vegetation removal works.

It is anticipated the works will take 8 hours. The closure shall come into force when the appropriate signs and diversion route are erected on site.

The duration of the Closure shall be as follows: from 22:00 on 1st September 2022 to 06:00 on 2nd September 2022

The alternative route during the closure will be via the route shown on the attached plan and as shown on https://one.network

Any queries regarding the above please contact Mr B Rush, Network Co-Ordinator, Rutland County

Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP or telephone 01572 722577

Mark Andrews

Chief Executive

Catmose

Oakham

Rutland

RUTLAND OPEN STUDIOS 2022

THERE WILL BE TWO STUDIOS OPEN IN WING THIS YEAR IN SEPTEMBER

ALISON SEVIOUR on 10^TH – 11^TH. 24^TH – 25^TH

10am – 4pm

and

MARY RODGERS on 10^TH-11^TH– 17^TH– 18^TH

www.maryrodgers.co.uk

10am to 4pm

IT’S AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY MEET THE ARISTS’ AND SEE WHERE THEY WORK.

FOR A BROCHURE AND MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT MARY ON 07711348706

OR EMAIL reception@langtonstudios.com

The Wing Safari Supper is to be held on Saturday 10th September from 7pm.  Everyone is invited to join in. Couples and singles are equally welcome.  You will be given your starter destination a day or two before the weekend, you will change the location for your main course, and then everyone will meet up for dessert at The Old Hall (at the kind invitation of Adrian and Sally Cox).

Tickets,  £22.50 per person, including a 3-course meal with wine, are available from Helen Bateman 737499 or batemanhelen@aol.com.

Volunteers are needed to host either starters or main courses. Please contact wingsafarisupper@gmail.com or speak to Carolyn Comben 737373.

Please do join in, this is a fun evening and a good way to meet many of your neighbours.

All proceeds are in aid of church funds.

Stamford Shoestring Theatre is all set to lift your spirits in September with its revival of Neil Simon’s California Suite. This witty play, full of comical situations and delightfully outrageous characters, is set in the Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles. Hugely funny and surprisingly moving it mixes laugh-out-loud moments with recognisable empathy for our all too human failings.

It runs from Tuesday 6th to Saturday 10th September and tickets are available from Stamford Arts Centre online or in person.