Gripped from the first page!  So pleased this book was recommended to me – “Three Hours” by Rosamund Luxton – a thriller describing a school under siege during a violent snow storm. You won’t want to put it down – one of the best books I have read in a long time.

If scholarly biography rather than thrillers is more up your street, try “The Short Life and Long Times of Mrs Beeton” by Kathryn Hughes. You’ll learn a lot about the chasm between the public and private lives of Mrs Beeton and her husband, be fascinated by the ups and downs of his publishing business and the insight into Victorian society.

Lastly, “What’s the Use”, a collection of humorous poems with cartoon illustrations poking gentle fun at the Church of England.  The poems “On Pleasing Everybody”  and “Never Right” are particular favourites and “Anglican Noah’s Ark” makes me anxious about our proposed pet service!

 

Friday, 13th June at 5:45/6:00pm

Our annual excursion to, and private tour of, Hebe’s Wood to admire the orchids followed by a bring your own picnic in a new venue.  For details of how to join us, please speak with Karen Baines or Debra Thatcher.

CHURCH SERVICES – all at 9:30am
1st June – Morning Prayer
15th June – Holy Communion – Rev Canon Brian Withington
22nd June – Morning Prayer.
All welcome to the services and refreshments afterwards.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL – (“PCC”)
Thanks to all who attended our Annual Parochial Church Meeting to hear reports.  The PCC continues to be made up of Richard Allen, Louise Fox, Steve Fox, Debra Thatcher (ex-officio, churchwarden), Richard Thatcher and Margie Wall. Thanks expressed to all who volunteer or help in any way.

FOOD BANK COLLECTION
The next collection date is 25th June.  Your continued support of this project is gratefully received.

CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE – 7th June at 10:30am
Help needed with our annual bio blitz of the churchyard – plants recorded recently so birds, insects, butterflies, lichen and moss to be done.  No previous experience needed.  Light refreshments will be available.

MONTHLY WALK – Friday, 13th June at 5:45/6:00pm
Our annual excursion to, and private tour of, Hebe’s Wood to admire the orchids followed by a bring your own picnic in a new venue.  For details of how to join us, please speak with Karen Baines or Debra Thatcher.

VE DAY CELEBRATION
Thanks are due to the band of bellringers (Richard Beadman(c), Ian Bell, Alan Ellis and Sue Baker) who rang in the Ridlington tower to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.  We were pleased they were able to join us for the community tea after ringing.
If anyone would like to know more about bell ringing and are interested in learning please contact Sue via email: suebaker144@gmail.com

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday, 13th September ‘Ride and Stride’ in support of the Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust. Volunteers needed to ride/stride and to welcome visitors to the church.  Please let Debra Thatcher know if able to help.