The collection hubs have been closed since March but I have contacted the co-founder of Peterborough Homeless and she is happy to collect donations from my house. She has kindly sent me the following urgent request list. At the moment they are desperate for MEN’S clothes: T shirts, polo tops S/M/L Joggers  M/L/XL Jeans/ cargo type trousers 30-36” maximum Trainers, walking boots, normal boots & shoes Dark coloured boxer underwear, preferably new or in very good condition Towels – any ...

You would have seen from the piece in the August Parish magazine that we were looking at a way to safely reintroduce our book re-cycling and exchange with a view to books being delivered to the requesting household and being placed in quarantine on return. We have identified a small storage area that can be used and indexing has commenced. So far, the following are available: BOOKS! Alan Coren’s “The Sanity Inspector” – 1970’s collection of amusing pieces, some having stood the test o...

Our lovely church held its first Holy Communion Service on Sunday, August 9th. Although it was rather different, it was very special to be back and we all enjoyed listening to Martin playing the organ – indeed he got a round of applause at the end! Please see the rota at the back of the monthly Parish magazine for September’s pattern of services across the Rutland Water Benefice. St Mary Magdalene and St Andrew’s, Ridlington remains open for private prayer on Sundays and Wednesdays 10am – 4pm. ...