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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Beautifully written, the novel “The Heroes’ Welcome” by Louisa Young describes  the lives of two couples and how the ravages of war are worn.  Both men wounded in WWI – one physically and the other psychologically.  I recommend this book.

Written by Michael Wilson who worked as a doctor, a priest and university lecturer “A Coat of Many Colours – Pastoral Studies of the Christian Way of Life” reviews and comments on the personal and social effects of science and technology on modern life.  Although written in 1988 there is much in this book particularly the section on Living Faith which speaks to us today.

A series of murders – yes, another Hamish Macbeth murder mystery- “Death of a Liar”.  One of the more recent M.C. Beaton books with a good plot: enjoyable if this is your genre.

 

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CHURCH NEWS

CHURCH ROTAS

Thank you this month for
·      Church cleaning rota: to: Karen Baines; Debra Thatcher

·      Church flowers: please note, there are no flowers in church during Lent

·      Front of House Rota: Annie and David Harvey; Ruth Lees; Debra and Richard Thatcher

 

RIDLINGTON CHURCH APCM – ADVANCE NOTICE
The Ridlington Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place at the church on Sunday, 28th May at 11:00 when reports will be formally presented.  To add your name to the Church Electoral Roll please contact Debra.  Everyone is encouraged to attend. There are vacancies for church warden, secretary and PCC members.

 

THE BIG HELP-OUT – Bank Holiday Monday, 8th May
Lend a hand – make a change:  opportunities for volunteering available.  Please contact Debra to express an interest.

 

 

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VILLAGE LITTER PICK – SUNDAY MARCH 5TH

When: Sunday, 5th March starting at 11:00 from 3 Main Street, Ridlington.

Afterwards, fancy a pasty and a pint?  This will be to celebrate St Piran (the patron saint of Cornish tin miners) who is celebrated on that day.

Please let Debra know if you want to add your name to the group of volunteers and want refreshments.

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

More than 20 years ago the Labour Party under Tony Blair had its second election victory – “The End of the Party” by acclaimed political commentator Andrew Rawnsley recounts the triumphs and tribulations as well as the personal feuds and reconciliations between key players in the party.  How many of the events can you recall?  An excellently written book and recommended.

Praise from this quarter for “Burnt Norton” by Caroline Sandon is not so forthcoming.  An interesting premise – a once grand house, reduced to ruin – but, in my opinion, not well executed.

M.C.Beaton’s “Death of a Cad” follows the standard and much loved pattern and the genre is supported this month by two Agatha Christie’s – “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” where the world is introduced to Hercule Poirot and “Murder at the Vicarage”, a Miss Marple mystery – who shot the churchwarden in the head? (I’m saying nothing!)

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FOOD BANK

The next collection from the church porch is on Wednesday, 22nd February.

Please continue to give generously – pot noodles, cereal bars, long-life sponge puddings and custard, deodorant and shampoo are requested.

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PETERBOROUGH HOMELESS COLLECTION

 

Thank you to those of you who have donated to the Peterborough homeless in the last few weeks. Your warm clothing was so necessary in that pre – Christmas icy cold patch. The organisers were particularly grateful for the 4 donated tents which we delivered to them at speed! We have been really touched by the number of very concerned folk who have arrived on our doorstep with donations. If you are having a post – Christmas clear out please bear the homeless in mind.

Items needed:

Sleeping bags and 2-person tents (not pop-up as these are not weatherproof and they blow away); Yoga/camping mats

Torches and anything camping related

Warm jumpers/sweatshirts S/M/L

Trainers/ boots with good soles sizes 8 – 10

Men’s jeans 30” – 32” waist; M/L joggers or similar

Winter/waterproof coats M/L

New/unused boxers S/M; New or used socks with wear left in them

Dog food – self-opening cans or dried food

Homeless people are rarely XL so please no bigger than large size. Neither duvets nor pillows can be accepted.

Many thanks for your generous donations and for your continuing support.

Margie & Martin Wall
8 East Lane, Ridlington
Contact – 07928378668/01572 821397

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ANNUAL VILLAGE LITTER PICK

A date in early March will be set for the annual litter pick.

Please let Debra Thatcher know if you are able to assist.

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CHURCH NEWS

CHURCH ROTAS  (subject to change as new rotas for 2023 are confirmed).
Thank you this month to:

Church cleaning rota:  Debra Thatcher; Julie Hoult; Annie Harvey; Ruth Lees
Church flowers: Debra Thatcher
Front of House Rota: Annie and David Harvey; Ruth Lees

 

COST OF LIVING
It will come as no surprise to be told that the costs of both the electric and insurance for the church have increased this year.  If any of the many generous donors who already support the maintenance of the church building are able to increase their regular giving or if you have not contributed before and would like to do so, please contact Debra Thatcher for the appropriate form.