Many thanks to everyone who

– helped to decorate the church so beautifully for the Harvest Festival
– continue to donate to the Food Bank. Please keep giving. The next collection is Wednesday 12th November
– donated to the Smalls for All collection
– donated to the RNIB “Used Stamp Appeal” which is still on-going

 

 

 

Every five years the Parochial Church Council is required to appoint a surveyor or architect to undertake a thorough inspection of the church building to identify needed repairs and maintenance. This will take place on Tuesday, November 11th. The work will include a drone survey.

 

Due to the popularity of these Souper Saturdays, we will be serving up on the following dates.

Saturday, November 8th
Saturday, December 6th

These warm offerings will be available from 12:00 noon to 13:30 in the Village Hall.

There will be a choice of three soups and bread.  All donations in aid of the Church.

If you would like to offer assistance to Karen or Debra, please let them know.

Many thanks.

 

Good morning,

Firstly I have to say a massive thank you for all our Harvest donations. They are still arriving in our warehouse and I’m pleased to say our shelves are re-filling. We are so grateful for every tin, packet and collection/fundraiser that we have received at a time when our referrals are increasing, thank you again.

I realise that we still have a couple of months to go before we celebrate Christmas but I know you understand that we would like Christmas donations to reach us by late November/early December so we have time to distribute them.

I’m pleased to attach this year’s Reverse Advent Calendar. It includes suggestions for what you might donate in the next few weeks. Please note we are not expecting anyone to donate the full calendar, rather that you team up with your family & friends or a local group to collect between you.

Reverse-Advent-Calendar 2025

During December we’ll be adding seasonal foods and treats to the our emergency food parcels to bring a little joy to our clients.

Thank you for your ongoing support, together we create a strong and supportive community helping those in food poverty.

As always, if you have any comments or questions please do get in touch.

Kind regards,
Ali Wainwright
Chair of Trustees, Rutland Foodbank

 

A follow up to “On the Loose”, “Bryant and May off the Rails” charts the Peculiar Crimes Unit’s pursuit of the fugitive Mr Fox – well written page turner.

One to dip in and out of and plenty to amuse – “The Prime Minister’s Ironing Board and Other State Secrets” by Adam Macqueen recounting true stories from declassified documents in the government archives.

Forget the Da Vinci Code, history this month is covered by Steve Tibble’s work “Templars – the Knights who made Britain” – diplomats, bankers, lawyers as well as fighting for the Holy Land.

And on a more philosophical note, “Conversations about the End of Time” with contributions by Stephen Jay Gould, Umberto Eco and others – thought provoking.

The next collection date is October 15th from the church porch.

Since April of this year the Oakham based charity has received over 200 referrals and continues to need our support.

Items requested are for packed lunches, cereal bars, small jars of coffee, tinned meat and pies, microwaveable rice sachets, porridge sachets, shaving gel and deodorant.

The charity has just celebrated its 15th birthday and continues its good work.

Let’s help them continue to “talk pants” – donations of gently worn bras and new (still in packaging with labels) pants to Debra Thatcher at 3 Main Street by 15th October.

 

The next monthly walk will be held on Saturday, 11th October.

We will meet at 10:00 am in the church porch. Let’s car share to Uppingham Arboretum to enjoy the sights of autumn followed by light refreshments.

Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend.