Rutland Stamford Pride FEBRUARY 235.qxp 06/01/2022 15:46 Page 8
NEWS & EVENTS
A Royal visitor enjoying Rutland
RUTLAND RECENTLY WELCOMED HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER... RUTLAND His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester was welcomed to Rutland last month. On The Duke’s first visit to Rutland since November 2019, His Royal Highness travelled to six official engagements around the County, the first of which saw him plant a tree to complete Rutland’s newly created Duke of Edinburgh Memorial Orchard, located at The Rutland County Showground. From The Rutland Showground, His Royal Highness travelled a short distance into Oakham to meet representatives of local charity ‘For Rutland,’ which raises funds to provide free advice and support for people living with long-term health conditions. Next, His Royal Highness was invited to meet representatives from Rutland-based business The Woolroom and
journeyed to Exton-based Hambleton Bakery to meet the company’s owners and discuss the importance of locally-based farming and food businesses.
School’s in fine voice... ACTORS FROM OAKHAM PUT ON A SHOWSTOPPING PERFORMANCE OF HIT MUSICAL
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The Duke’s trip to Rutland culminated in a visit to Uppingham, where His Royal Highness stopped at the Falcon Hotel and to the town’s Community College
where Principal Ben Solly invited him to plant a tree in the school’s garden. The Duke was accompanied by Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Sarah Furness. n
OAKHAM Talented drama students from Oakham brought the old Hollywood classic to life at the School’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre for an audience of friends, family, and members of the local community. In one of the biggest casts the school has ever seen, the production was a roaring success, with each musical number and dance routine wowing the audience. Whilst the classic song ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ hit all of the right notes with the audience, other musical numbers such as ‘Good Morning’ and ‘All I Do is Dream of You’
went down a storm, with the impressive choreography and vocals each ending in minutes of applause. Throughout each show, all of the students impressed the audience with their acting, singing and dancing skills, whilst the set, lighting and production were professionally executed. The production was supported by many departments at the School, including Oakham School Music, who performed alongside the cast with a really fantastic band made up of pupils and staff. n See www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk.
