Have you been struggling with your mental health? Have you been feeling isolated, lonely or in need of a listening ear?

Pepper’s- A Safe Place aims to provide anyone struggling with their mental health a space to relax, take some time out and chat with friendly volunteers and like-minded individuals. We can offer a listening ear, a social space and a non-judgemental or pressurising environment.

Pop in for a cup of tea or coffee on one of your 4 adult drop-in sessions, these take place weekly on Tuesdays (10:30-12:30), Thursdays (13:00-15:00), Sundays (14:00-16:00) and in Melton on Wednesdays (14:00-16:00).

Our Parent and Baby Group in Oakham, after being closed for a couple of months over the holidays, will be re-starting on 2nd September for weekly sessions 10:00-12:00. This is a space for any parents or carers who are struggling with their mental health to bring their little ones, share experiences and feel welcome.

For anyone nervous about attending our sessions you are welcome to message us on 07714 503 556 or email info@peppersrutland.co.uk, we can answer any questions or set you up with a volunteer 1:1 to help you feel more confident before attending one of our drop-in sessions.

Saturday 11th September
This sponsored event is to raise funds for the Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust and 50% of the sponsorship goes towards your nominated church.

This event is not only for cyclists but is open to walkers, horse riders, joggers and mobility scooters, everyone is welcome to take part in this really fun event.

Refreshments will be provided at each of our Rutland Churches.

For more information on how to enter and request a sponsorship form please click on the link http://www.rhcpt.co.uk or send an email to rutland@rideandstride.org

Jeffy and David Wood are the organisers for Wing Church please make contact with them if you would like to participate or help with the rota on the day.

Contact details : email to jeffywood1@gmail.com or Tel 01572 737465

RUTLAND OPEN STUDIOS.

Rutland Open Studios is back this year in September with an Art Trail of 60 artists.

Mary Rodgers is opening her studio at 16, Church Street, Wing

on 11^th – 12^th,  18^th – 19^th. September

from 10am -5pm.  [ other times by appointment].

Look out for the brochures or contact Mary on 07711348706.

Wing Village Hall is a fantastic asset for our community and we all want to see it used to benefit the village as much as possible, but its management is also a significant responsibility. 

The Village Hall Management Committee has recently dissolved and in the short term the Parish Council, as Trustee of the Village Hall charity, is obliged by the Charity Commission to ensure that the Hall continues to function, in terms of honouring existing bookings and maintaining effective administration.

We must look to make a fresh start with a new Management Committee as quickly as possible.

In this regard we plan to call a meeting in the Village Hall that all the village can attend in September – a date will be arranged as soon as we are sure we’ll be free of Covid restrictions – so that everyone who wishes can have a say in how the hall should be run and in establishing a new Committee.  

In the meantime, we’d love to hear your ideas on the use and management of the Hall, especially from anyone who might be interested in joining (or rejoining!) the Committee and organising events for the village.  

If you’d like to help – you don’t have to wait for the September meeting. Please get in touch with the Parish Council Chair, Ken Siddle, 6 Church Street, kennethsiddle@gmail.com or Vice-Chair, Jon Roberts, 3A Top Street, theoldpubcottage@gmail.com