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MONTHLY WALK

The next monthly walk will be on Friday, July 12th. Meet at the church porch at 6:00 pm

 

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

We’ve had a refresh of our stock – lots of new titles to catch the eye. Please feel free to borrow or buy – donations box by the books.

Recommended – “The Whispers” by Heidi Perks, a tightly plotted thriller – a woman is missing – is there a reason? Is there a hidden secret?

“Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell, prizewinning novel about Shakespeare’s son who dies at the age of 11 – beautifully written and one to catch up on if you have not already read it.

Next, a cosy food and murder mystery – “Murder on the Menu” by Alex Coombs.

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MONTHLY WALK

Making the most of light evenings meet at 6:30pm on Friday, 21st June at the church porch.

Followed by a bring your own picnic in the orchard of 3 Main Street.

 

 

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FOOD BANK

Another call on your generosity – the next collection from the church porch is on 19th June.

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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.