The Post Office Outreach Service at Wymeswold Memorial Hall will now be open:
Tuesdays 1pm – 2:45pm
Fridays 12pm – 2pm
News
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.
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.
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.
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 in Wymeswold.
To help secure National Lottery Heritage funding, as many people as possible are needed to give their input. Please help by completing this survey, which is also published in June’s edition of the Link.
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. Continue reading
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.
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. Sandra was married to the late Ivor, a loving Mother to Anthony, and a loving Grandmother.
The funeral service will be held at Wymeswold Church on Friday 22nd March at 13:30, followed by committal to burial at Wymeswold Cemetery at 14:15.
The family would like you all to join them in celebrating Sandra’s life at The Three Crowns, Wymeswold.
Family flowers only. Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Research UK.
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
Wymeswold Parish Council – St Mary’s Churchyard Wall Repairs – Updated
Updated to include PWLB budget table and forecast