Something a little different: two colouring books and pencils at the back of the church – just sit, relax and colour.

Another well written and plotted DI Ruth Hunter police procedural this month – the tension mounts in “The Harlech Beach Killings” – I would recommend this book.

Perhaps a little early to be thinking of Christmas stocking fillers but Ada Moncrieff’s “Murder at Maybridge Castle” – a Christmas mystery – might fit the bill.  Set in 1936 an innocent game of murder-in-the -dark turns into the real thing – a cosy crime caper.

The family of David Batten are saddened to announce that he passed away peacefully on 20th June, aged 90.

David was one of the village’s longest-standing residents and had an immense affection for what he always called “good old Ridlington”.

His funeral will take place at 2.00pm on Thursday 16th July at Ridlington Parish Church.

Family, friends and all good old Ridlingtonians are warmly invited to attend.

Thanks to John, Jacky, Karen, Richard and Debra for undertaking the Churches Count on Nature bio-blitz as part of our ongoing environmental management work.  We believe we were the only church in Rutland participating.  Not only do the results aid Caring for God’s Acre to get a better understanding of what is happening nationally but we can see how the management changes we make each year to the churchyard affect biodiversity.  The list is available in the church porch.

Thanks to the many folk who kindly donated to the Food Bank collection; the boxes were overflowing! and

Thanks to all those who helped set up, made, baked, served, and washed up at the Afternoon Tea on 14th June – funds raised to be shared between the church, playing field and village hall.