Rutland

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Rutland? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Rutland, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Rutland, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

=== Etymology === Rutland is referred to as Roteland in the Domesday Book (completed in 1086). The name means "land belonging to Rōta", with Rōta being an Old English personal name that meant 'the pleasant or cheerful o…

Rutland is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It borders Leicestershire to the north and west, Lincolnshire to the north-east, and Northamptonshire to the south-west. Rutland has an area of 382 km2 (14…

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Étude-Tableau in E-flat minor (Op. 39, No. 5) composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff, published 1917. Musopen · Public Domain

Pictures at an Exhibition - iv. bydlo - sempre moderato, pesante Musopen · Public Domain

Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101. Musopen · Public Domain

Klaviersonate Nr. 28, 2. Satz Musopen · Public Domain

Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101, Movement III: Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll (Adagio, ma non troppo, con affetto) and movement IV: Geschwind, doch nicht zu sehr und mit Entschlossenheit. (All…

Frédéric Chopin.Polonaise in E-flat minor, Op. 26 No. 2 Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Tchaikovsky Symphony No.3 in D major V. Finale Allegro con fuoco (Tchaikovsky) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony no. 4 in b flat major, op. 60 - iv. allegro ma non troppo Musopen · Public Domain

Fantasie in C major, Op. 15 (D. 760) “Der Wanderer”, 4th movement Musopen · Public Domain