More schools close today across Stamford, Bourne and Rutland after snow falls
| Updated: 09:18, 25 January 2021
More schools have announced they will be closed today (Monday, January 25) as a result of the snow.
So far, schools that the Mercury has confirmed are closed are:
Langham Primary in Rutland
Bourne Westfield
Bourne Abbey primaries have all announced closures. Bourne Abbey was taking children from both Bourne Elsea Park and Colsterworth.
Bourne Grammar
Stamford Welland Academy
St Nicholas Primary, Cottesmore
Remote learning will continue.
Schools are currently only opening to vulnerable children or the children of key worker but parents are being asked to make alternative provision.
Sometimes simple things can spread great positivity, as Rhiana Smithâs colourful pendants prove.
| Updated: 14:46, 18 January 2021
The 17-year-old Stamford College student has been making rainbow pendants from branches in her garden in Deeping St James since the first lockdown last year.
She displays them on a board inviting people to take one and continue to spread kindness and cheer.
A member of Deeping Youth Club, where she has made care packages for people shielding, Rhiana said: âThe group helped me with my confidence since having a difficult time at school. The leaders have supported young people to stay connected with each other and our community during Covid-19.â
Stamford College students design labels for Oakham Ales
A graphic design student has had his artwork featured on a bottle of beer.
Jordan Griffiths was among students from Stamford College who were given the opportunity to work alongside local brewery, Oakham Ales to create the artwork for a seasonal beer.
Students were able to put their skills to the test, developing the beerâs name and imagery to present to the brewers at Oakham Ales, which is now based in Peterborough but was founded in Rutland in 1993.
Stamford College students designed labels for Oakham Ales
The winning design, Cosmic Jellyfish by Level 3 graphic design student Jordan, will be featured on pump clips in pubs across the country and will be used in the promotion of the seasonal ales.