Willoughby on the Wolds
A beautiful village on the border between Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire.
2022 Footpath Report
Village resident Rob Bowyer acts as our Footpaths Officer; below you can read his annual report. Notts County Council Rights of Way officers are beginning to get back to normal on their work, having asked everyone to bear in mind, that because of the COVID-19...
Willoughby’s plans for the Jubilee weekend!
Make this a celebration to remember! Plans for Willoughby's celebrations of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee are detailed below. We will celebrate a unique milestone in our history - Her Majesty The Queen’s 70th year as our Monarch and Head of the Commonwealth - her...
Children’s Writing Competition
The children of Willoughby have been invited to enter a fun writing competition! The parish magazine - the Church and Community News - has set up a competition for budding young writers. The closing date is 14th March. All the information you need can be found below.
Queen’s Jubilee Mugs Available for Residents
In June next year Her Majesty The Queen celebrates 70 years reign, making her the longest serving monarch in the World and also, at 95 years, the oldest. The parish council are mindful of having a celebration China mug produced bearing a colour picture of the Queen...
Remembrance Service | 14th November
We will remember them - a service of Remembrance. This will be a Covid-cautious service – please wear a mask. When? 10.45, Sunday November 14th. Where? St Mary and All Saints, Willoughby on the Wolds.
Harvest Festival 2021
On Sunday 3rd October, come along to the family service, followed by coffee and cake at Willoughby's church - St Mary and All Saints.
Big Vax-the-Nation Weekend 25th – 28th June
Walk-in Covid-19 jabs for all adults will be available from Friday 25th to Monday 28th June in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire as part of Nottinghamshire’s Big Vax-the-Nation Weekend for vaccinations. All eligible adults can come and grab a first or second jab from...
Protect your Pooch with the Neighbourhood Watch
In response to the increased fear of pet theft, Neighbourhood Watch has launched our PROTECT YOUR POOCH campaign. You can support the campaign by acting on their advice & you can help make pet theft a specific criminal offence by signing a petition or writing to...
Thanks for supporting the Safari Sale!
Thanks for coming out to support the FOWS Safari Sale on Saturday 24th April! Lots of villagers and people from further afield came along to browse, buy and have a chat with their neighbours. It was a really lovely day - good weather, lots of stalls and a chance to...
The Duke of Edinburgh – book of condolence
The Duke of Edinburgh | 1921 - 2021 It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle. Click here to sign...
Church Newsletter & Easter Day Service
It's almost Easter and whilst we can't be together to mark it, our village church has been busy! On Sunday 4th April at 9.45am you'll find an Easter Day service available to watch here. You can also download the latest church newsletter by clicking below: April...
Do you want to be a Parish Councillor?
Willoughby on the Wolds Parish Council needs you! The current four year electoral cycle of local parish councils is drawing to a close. New parish councils will be elected in the Willoughby on Thursday the 4th May, 2023. If you are 18 or over and feel you could make a...
Have you completed the census?
Census Day is 21st March, 2021. Visit the government's census website to find out how to complete it. You must complete the census, by law.
Autumn 2020 News from Willoughby Wood
Willoughby's beautiful Millennium Wood is maintained by a wonderful team of volunteers. Now led by Dick Merriman - and before that for many years by Brian Thornally - the team looks after the trees, maintains the pathways and sees that any jobs that need doing are...
Community Post | Where in Willoughby? A Village Trail
I've taken pictures of interesting features around Willoughby - can you find them all? Trails 1 - 3 cover West Thorpe, part way down Main Street and round the back of the school! You don't need to go on any private property and it's fun for adults & children :-)...
Community Post | Family Friendly Activities
Below is a range of family and kid-friendly activities, some great for home-schooling, others just for general interest. Resources spreadsheet: this spreadsheet includes 5 tabs but the second may be especially useful - Kid Stuff! Family Zone: this website, from...
Community Post | Hedgerow Foods: Nettle Soup
This is the ideal time of year to make use of hedgerow foods. The present shortages will challenge our skills in making food stretch further. When going for your daily walk around our wonderful countryside, take a plastic bag and a pair of rubber gloves. The nettles...
Local Businesses Delivering To Willoughby
During the Coronavirus pandemic, there are a number of local businesses who are delivering supplies to Willoughby. Below is a list of the ones we know of so far but please let us know in the comments if you there are others. Please also note that the situation can...
Community Post | Music Quiz Round!
Willoughby loves a quiz and with the planned Church Fun Quiz now postponed, the church team has released its music round for your entertainment! Below are an mp3 file (that should play on most devices) and a sheet for your answers, plus some instructions....
Community Post | Volcano Experiment
This is a great science experiment to try with your parents' help! (please note to maintain privacy we have used children's first initial rather than their first name) H firstly created his volcano using news paper, glue and water. He moulded the paper around a...
Coronavirus: Community Support
A message from Willoughby Parish Council Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Community Action: Who is your neighbour? During the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, some people living in our parish may feel the need to self-isolate for reasons of age, illness or vulnerability to...
Coronavirus Community Support
During the Covid-19 outbreak, you may feel the need to self-isolate for reasons of age, illness or vulnerability to infection, in accordance with government advice. If you require support please click to see the Covid-19 support options available to you.
Footpaths Report
A report on the conditon of the footpaths around Willoughby has been produced for the Parish Council. You can read it here.
Accessibility Statement
Work is underway to ensure that this website meets the WCAG 2.1 requirements. Please contact the Parish Council clerk if you have any questions about this.
Local Walks!
Willoughby is surrounded by beautiful countryside and wildlife. Discover some local walks, and get out and about this weekend!