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New Post Office Opening Hours

The Post Office Outreach Service at Wymeswold Memorial Hall will now be open: Tuesdays 1pm – 2:45pm Fridays 12pm – 2pm

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Zebra Crossing at East Road, Wymeswold

It is Leicestershire County Council’s intention to construct a Zebra Crossing under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 at East Road, Wymeswold. Read More

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Wymeswold Village Project Fund – Grant Application Form

Wymeswold Village Project Fund (the organising committee behind the annual Duck Races) makes small grants available to local clubs, associations, societies, community projects and charities. These grants are as a result of the profits realised on the betting races, bar and games. Grants will be awarded up to a value of £400. Read More

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National Garden Scheme gardens open in Wymeswold

Although the Wymeswold Garden Walkabout sadly won’t be happening this year, two gardens in Wymeswold will be open to the public next month. Number 88 and number 109 Brook Street will be open on Saturday and Sunday 8/9 June from 2- 5 pm. Admission is £6 for adults but children are free. Read More

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Questionnaire for Heritage Lottery Fund bid

St. Mary’s Church Wymeswold is under threat following the discovery of more dry rot in the roof, which urgently needs replacing.  An application has been made to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the aim is also to put St. Mary’s on the map as an important heritage site, and to have more history-based activities Read More

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Wymeswold Family History

Mark Kirk has been researching his mother’s side of his family. Closest relations are Sheppards but he is also related to Woottons, Hallams, James, Mills, Eggletons and others. Read More

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Sandra Brown – update

Anthony and Jessica would like you to know that following Sandra’s funeral,  a total of £700 was sent to the Alzheimer’s Society.  Thank you to everyone for your kind donations.

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Sandra Brown

Anthony and Jessica have asked us to announce the following sad news about Sandra Brown, and information about her funeral. Sandra was the Postmistress at Wymeswold Post Office for many years and was a well-known character in the village. Sandra Brown passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 24 February 2024, surrounded by her family.  Read More

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Post Office Opening Times

Change to Post Office times at Wymeswold Memorial Hall until further notice Tuesdays are now 1-2.45pm Saturdays 11am-1pm

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Wymeswold Parish Council – St Mary’s Churchyard Wall Repairs – Updated

Updated to include PWLB budget table and forecast Read More

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