CHRISTMAS GATHERING
AT GUNTHORPE HALL, NEAR OAKHAM, RUTLAND.
SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER AT 12 NOON
By kind permission of Tim and Annie Haywood

A wonderful setting for our Christmas Gathering.

 

Dear Supporter,
Mr. Dixon, a hunting enthusiast, pulled down the original Georgian farmhouse in 1904 (no planning laws!) and over the next three years, built the present house, two cottages, three bungalows and two extensive stable yards. He sold it on to Mr. Sam Watt, also very keen on his hunting.  
 
Corker Haywood’s grandfather J.B.A. Kessler bought it in 1939 for his wife, Mrs. Ann Kessler and their six children. Also, terrifically keen on their hunting. Obviously, the location was ideal for this. Mrs. Kessler moved to Preston, a village close by, and in 1954 the house was given to their eldest daughter Ann and her husband Tom Haywood. They lived there till their deaths in 2004 and 2002 respectively.
 
Since then, their grandson, Tim Haywood, has “modernised” this wonderful house to the highest standard.  A truly amazing property!  The house is approached by a long front drive and has fantastic views over the Gwash Valley, at the head of Rutland Water.
 
 
Drinks 12 noon to 1.30pm                                                                 
Sunday 1st December                                                             £30 per person. 
Refreshment and nibbles.  
 
Numbers are restricted, so if you would like to come, please email Stephie Hutton on stephiehutton@gmail.com to make a booking for the entry list BEFORE sending any money.
 
BACS a/c name: The Counties Heritage Foundation a/c: 72336308 s/c: 40-03-33
 
Cheques to: The Counties Heritage Foundation and send to: -
Stephie Hutton, 2 Kilby Lodge, Fleckney Road, Wistow Leics. LE8 0QE
 
DIRECTIONS : Gunthorpe Hall is just south of Oakham, off the A6003, which is the road to Uppingham, and full directions will be sent to you after purchase, plus where to park.