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SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS IN AID OF THE CHURCH

We have been blessed with good weather for the four Sundays when we have organised teas in the village hall as fundraisers for the church – we have really enjoyed the events, meeting friends and making new ones.  Same again next year!

Sincere thanks to the Trustees of the Village Hall for letting us use the facility and to all those involved in setting up, baking, serving, washing up etc and particularly to Karen who masterminded the whole operation.

Thank you also for supporting the events and your very generous donations.

We raised £972.20 in total.

Debra

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

One for the beach – Belinda Jones’ “The Paradise Room”, easy reading.

Easy listening with a double CD of Jane Austen’s “Lady Susan” read by, amongst others, Harriet Walter.

Two murder mysteries – the first from one of my favourite writers- PD James’ “ The Private Patient”, an Adam Dalgliesh detective novel, full of suspense; and secondly, Alex Gray’s “Still Dark” set in Glasgow with a number of plot lines that are skilfully drawn together.

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OPEN GARDENS – AUGUST 25TH

There will be  “Open Gardens” on the afternoon of Sunday, 25th August 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm with teas in Ridlington Village hall.  £5 will be the entry fee but there will be no charge for children under 16 and dogs.

Offers to help with car parking and teas, please contact Debra Thatcher.

 

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CHURCH NEWS

CHURCH FLOWERS
Thank you very much to all of the ladies who decorate the church with flowers. The arrangements enhance our services and look so welcoming for all who visit the church.

This month we thank Jan Powley, Jackie Ike and Victoria Bullimore.

 

THANK YOU to all who

  • continue to support the collection for the Food Bank,
  • have helped bake, serve and wash up at the fundraising teas at the village hall to raise funds for the church and
  • volunteered to help with the Great Mow of the churchyard and to all who contributed the goodies for the ploughman’s tea that followed.

 

CHURCH FUNDRAISING
Teas will be served at the Village Hall on the afternoons of Sunday, 11th August.  Offers to help with baking, serving and washing up please let Debra Thatcher know.

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FOOD BANK

 

The next collection from the church porch will be on Wednesday, 14th August.  Please continue to donate generously.

Thank you.

 

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MONTHLY WALK

 

Something a little different this month – a detective mystery Treasure Trail around Uppingham starting at 6:00 pm at the Market Square on Friday, 9th August.

Please let Debra Thatcher know if you are joining us.

 

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“LET’S PLAY DOUGH”

 

We will be holding an evening of Let’s Play Dough” with Questions and Answers with Richard Baines.

Come join us on Saturday, September 28th 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall. Entry fee is £15.00 per person and includes a buffet and raffle.

For tickets, please contact

Karen Baines – 07813 377070
or
Suzanne Baines – 07465 409477

All proceeds raised will be in aid of the Playing Field and The Church (50:50 or personal choice), so save the date and stay tuned for further updates.

 

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

 

A mixed bag, but all enjoyable.  First, an amusing reflection on a busy year of Clarissa Dickson Wright, a true countrywoman, “Rifling Through my Drawers”

Second, Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”, the story of Okonkwo’s great fall, as a young man being compared with his father, a reflection of Igbo culture.

Finally, Tana French’s “The Likeness”, a psychological thriller, well rounded characters, good plot.