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RIDLINGTON’S HISTORIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

RIDLINGTON’S HISTORIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS  –  a talk by Martin Wall on Friday 14 June at 7.30pm

 

Ridlington Church is very proud of its historic musical instruments, which are displayed on the church’s west wall. These instruments, a violin, a flute, three clarinets and an unusual bassoon, were in  use in the church in the 19th century.

This little band, together with a group of singers, would lead the congregation’s singing from a gallery on the west wall.

Martin’s talk will explain a little of the history of these instruments and how they were used.

 

 

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CHURCH NEWS

PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEMBERS

Following the Annual Parochial Church Meeting the Members of the PCC are – Richard Allen, Louise Fox, Steve Fox, Debra Thatcher (churchwarden), Richard Thatcher and Margie Wall.

 

CHURCH FUNDRAISING – Teas will be served on four  summer Sunday afternoons from July 21st – August 11th. These will be held in the Village Hall using their facilities.  Offers of help to serve, wash up, bake etc to Debra Thatcher.

 

ANNUAL GRAND BOTTLE TOMBOLA –  Sincere thanks for all the generous donations for the “For Rutland Tombola” at the Rutland County Show on 2nd June.

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CHURCHES COUNT IN NATURE

THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK/CHURCHES COUNT IN NATURE

Our annual bug hunt and bio-blitz in the churchyard will start at 11:15 on Sunday, 9th June. 

Please help us to count the birds, moths, butterflies, “creepy crawlies” and plants that combine to create this wonderful, peaceful, bio-diverse space.

Light refreshments will be available.

 

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THE BIG PLASTIC COUNT

 

The crisps have passed the taste test!  The British Crisp Co. use British potatoes, are gluten free and have recyclable packaging.  Not available in supermarkets, sold on-line by the box.

Let Debra Thatcher know if you would like to add to the next order.

 

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING – RESULTS OF THE ELECTIONS

Following the  Annual Parochial Church Meeting on May 12th 2024, the results of the Elections are now available to view on the Notice Board  in the Church Porch.

 

 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Great Big Green Week

Please join us on our annual bio blitz of the churchyard on

Sunday, June 9th starting at 11:15

 

The results will enable us to consider potential changes to the management plan.

Please let Debra know if you are able to help.

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

The first, “Lily’s Promise” by Lily Ebert, a compelling memoir of the Holocaust.  Very powerful and moving, a testament to Lily’s irrepressible spirit.

The second,  Elif Shafak’s “The Island of Missing Trees”, historical fiction recording the impact of ethnic division and how trauma moves through generations – loved this book.

Using the theme of generational trauma, Ashley Audrain’s “The Push”, tells of the making and breaking of a family in a tense psychological thriller

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THE BIG PLASTIC COUNT

Some of us did this for a week in March.

Our household, just the two of us and the dog, logged 44 pieces of plastic – that equates to 2,288 pieces per year.  We try to recycle as much as we can but can we reduce the amount of plastic in our home?  Crisps – who doesn’t love them?  We could make our own…but we’ve found a supplier who uses recyclable bags – taste test coming up!