Hambleton Wood on the banks of Rutland Water

Such a glorious day today (Sunday), went to Hambleton with my dog and camera and enjoyed the walk through Hambleton Wood on the banks of Rutland Water. Saw trout being caught by fishermen in boats, ducks and geese were enjoying the weather along with everyone else and the bluebells were still there to be admired, although they are tending to go over a little now.

One or two butterflies, mainly cabbage whites to be seen and there was one Orange Tip butterfly patrolling his territory. Thought I might have seen the odd grass snake, but not to be. A fabulous day in the sun nonetheless.

Rutland High Sheriff,s Service to the Community Awards

The Rutland High Sheriff's Awards took place in the Great Hall of Oakham Castle on Thursday 21st April 2011, a fitting place for Certificates to be presented to individuals from across the County for their outstanding Service to the Community.

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Rutland to Melton CiCLE Challenge

Glorious weather for the Rutland to Melton CiCLE Challenge 2011 sponsored this year by Tescos. Reputed to be one of the toughest road races in the calender in this country with cyclists from all over the world entering.
This year the race was started by the Rt Hon Alan Duncan MP and the new High Sheriff for Rutland, Peter Lawson.

NEW HIGH SHERIFF FOR RUTLAND

Congratulations to our new High Sheriff for Rutland, Mr Peter Lawson

CiClee Challenge

Looking forward to seeing Oakham buzzing with cyclists again this year. Close thing but Colin Clews managed to pull off the deal again bless him

GREAT TO BE ALIVE

ISN'T IT JUST GREAT JUST TO BE ALIVE

Belvoir Half Marathon

Beautiful crisp,sunny morning at Hose last Sunday for the Belvoir Half Marathon when over 580 runners turned up to take part. Winner was Chris Southam from Stilton Striders in a time of 1.13.

Runners Setting Off at the Start

Winner Chris Southam from the Stilton Striders in Melton Mowbray

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RAF Cottesmore Marches Through Oakham for the Last Time

Sad day in Oakham on Thursday. Royal Air Force Cottesmore marched through Oakham in Rutland for the very last time. Before they marched through the town to the Rutland Museum for a reception a service was held at All Saints church in the town.
It really is the end of an era

Edward Collins Celebrates his 100th Birthday

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY TO EDWARD COLLINS

On Sunday 20th March Edward Collins' family joined him at the Framland Nursing Home in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, to help him celebrate his 100th birthday. To mark him becoming a centenarian he received a birthday card from HM Queen Elizabeth II.

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Army Benevolent Fund-ABF-Annual Curry Lunch at St George's Barracks

On Sunday, 13th March, the Annual Curry Lunch organised to raise money for the Army Benevolent Fund-The Soldiers Charity-was held at St George's Barracks, Edith Weston.
As with every other year the event was very well supported, may it long continue.

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Cottesmore Hunt Meet at Pickwell Manor

Had a great morning out photographing the Cottesmore Hunt meet at Pickwell Manor on Tuesday 2nd Feb. The time of the meet was changed from 11am to 12 noon presumably because of the possibility of ice.

 

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HRH Prince Charles Visits Launde Abbey

Had a great day yesterday photographing HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, during his visit to Launde Abbey. The atmosphere was relaxed and there wasn't any pushing and shoving trying to get the best picture due to the fact there were very few photographers vying for best position there. All in all a great afternoon. You can see the pictures I took by logging on to www.jimharrisonphotographer.photoshelter.com

Oakham from the Air

Have found some images I took whilst flying over Oakham in Rutland. They are really interesting. If you want to see all of the images, and I hope you do, you will need to log on to www.jimharrison.photoshelter.com

Cottesmore Hunt Meet at the Kennels, Ashwell, Oakham, Rutland

Despite the damp,grey weather there was a good turnout for the Cottesmore Hunt meet held at the kennels in Ashwell near Oakham, Rutland. 

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Cottesmore Hunt Meet at Loddington

Had some better weather recently so went out to get a bit of fresh air and take a few pictures of the Cottesmore Hunt meeting at Loddington in Leicestershire. It was a good turnout, lots of mounted followers and foot followers there to enjoy the weather.

While there my old friend and very good equestrian photographer turned up to take some images for the Horse and Hound. We had a chat about the state of photography and then he went off to earn a crust. Nice to see you Nico.
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Fantastic Sunrise

A fantastic sunrise taken this morning 5th January 2011

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This year it was the turn of the Cottesmore Hounds to meet in the Play Close in Melton Mowbray for the annual New Year Meet in the town courtesy of the Melton Mowbray Town Estate.

Senior Town Warden, Mr Richard Sage, was there to greet the huntsman and the mounted followers as they arrived.

A good turnout from the local townspeople were also there giving the morning a really good atmosphere.

After the meet the Huntsman, Neil Coleman, lead off with the hounds and the followers behind, towards Whissendine for a days hunting.

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