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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Starting this month with “What the Dog Saw” a compilation of articles by Malcolm Gladwell first published in The New Yorker; well crafted, entertaining and informative.

Two novels written by “insiders” also available – “Post Mortem” a debut crime novel by Kate London, a detective in the Met and “Beyond Forgiveness” by former solicitor Caro Fraser where a family’s complacency is shattered by a bequest in a will.

Lastly, “The Church Bizarre” another selection of light verse with cartoon illustrations.

 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The annual strim and rake of the churchyard followed by a ploughman’s lunch.

Date yet to be fixed but if you think you might be able to spare an hour or a couple of hours to help, please let Debra Thatcher know.

 

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AUGUST – SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS

Last year we held  “SUNDAY TEAS”. It was so successful, that we plan to do it again, so save the dates.  We look forward to welcoming you with some lovely homemade delights – sandwiches, scones, cakes and plenty of tea and coffee.

The dates and times are from 3:00pm – 5:00pm on

Sunday, August 10th
Sunday, August 17th
Sunday, August 24th
Sunday, August 31st

This is a fundraiser for our Village Hall, Playing Field and Church, so please, if you can support, that would be most appreciated. Do bring friends and family along all are welcome. You won’t be disappointed!

If anyone would like to help in any way, please contact Karen or Debra.

Many thanks and look forward to you joining us for a nice “cuppa” tea.

 

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ANYTHING GOES!

 

Save the Date – Friday 4th July at 7.30pm

Venue – Ridlington Church

The Ridlington Singers present an informal concert of ‘Songs from the Shows’ – music from Cole Porter to Elton John…

Glasses will be provided if you wish to bring your own refreshment.

Donations in aid of LOROS and church funds.

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NEXT FOOD BANK COLLECTION

 

The next collection date is 25th June.  Your continued support of this project is gratefully received.

 

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Gripped from the first page!  So pleased this book was recommended to me – “Three Hours” by Rosamund Luxton – a thriller describing a school under siege during a violent snow storm. You won’t want to put it down – one of the best books I have read in a long time.

If scholarly biography rather than thrillers is more up your street, try “The Short Life and Long Times of Mrs Beeton” by Kathryn Hughes. You’ll learn a lot about the chasm between the public and private lives of Mrs Beeton and her husband, be fascinated by the ups and downs of his publishing business and the insight into Victorian society.

Lastly, “What’s the Use”, a collection of humorous poems with cartoon illustrations poking gentle fun at the Church of England.  The poems “On Pleasing Everybody”  and “Never Right” are particular favourites and “Anglican Noah’s Ark” makes me anxious about our proposed pet service!

 

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CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE – CANCELLED

After looking at the forecast for Saturday Jacky Morell and I have decided that it would be for the best to cancel the Churches Count on Nature scheduled for Saturday June 7th. We apologise for this last minute cancellation.

However, in the meantime, on June 4th we decided to spend an hour and a half looking at lichen and insects so we will have something to add to our records.  The exciting news is that we now also have swifts in the church for the second year running.

We will advise if another date will be planned or not later in the season.

Debra Thatcher

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MONTHLY WALK

Friday, 13th June at 5:45/6:00pm

Our annual excursion to, and private tour of, Hebe’s Wood to admire the orchids followed by a bring your own picnic in a new venue.  For details of how to join us, please speak with Karen Baines or Debra Thatcher.