Reflecting a Remembrance theme a mixed selection this month.

 

A fascinating military memoir, “The Last Fighting Tommy – the life of Harry Patch the only surviving veteran of the trenches” published in 2008 following a 2005 documentary.  Also based on a superb TV programme, “The World at War”.

Over turning popular myths about the outbreak of WW2 historian A.J.P.Taylor’s  “The Origins of the Second World War” caused a storm of outrage when published in 1961.

More personal recollections in “D-Day 1944” told in the words of those who were there, people of every nation, and all ranks.

Novels too, “Guernica” by Dave Boling – fictitious characters loosely stapled to historic events with the 1937 bombing and “Whisky Galore” by Compton Mackenzie – a joyous comic novel, subsequently made into two films.

Looking ahead to 2025 and to save a last minute rush, please let Debra Thatcher know if you are happy to help with:

* Opening/closing the church
* Cleaning the church
* Altar flower arranging
* Mowing the churchyard
* Setting up for services
* Leading services
* Taking readings and
* Providing refreshments after services

 

NEXT COLLECTION DATE IS DECEMBER 4th 2004

I realise that we’ve only just about finished Harvest and still have a couple of months to go before we celebrate Christmas but I hope you understand that at the Rutland Foodbank we would like your Christmas donations to reach us by late November/early December so we have time to distribute them in good time.

I’m pleased to attach this year’s Reverse Advent Calendar. This includes suggestions for what you might donate in the period leading up to Christmas. 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.

As the nights get darker and the weather cooler we know that there will be more households having to make difficult choices to eat or heat so we are expecting to be busy. Our wonderful volunteers (as always) are ready to respond and help those who are struggling across Rutland. Due to the wonderful support across the county we are still able to pack and deliver a 7-day emergency food & toiletries parcel.

In the coming weeks 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 network, truly Multum in Parvo (Much in Little)

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

Kind regards,
Ali Wainwright
Chair of Trustees, Rutland Foodbank
36 Melton Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AY (next door to Domino’s Pizza)
Tel 07582 783363
info@rutland.foodbank.org.uk