Here are two from one of my favourite modern day authors – Sebastian Faulks.

The first “Engleby” is narrated by a 1970’s student.  I couldn’t put it down when I read it first some years ago – a good read, but slightly disturbing.

The second “A Week in December” was perhaps not as good as it could have been – set in a week in December in 2007 recounting the lives of seven characters living in London and how they interlink.

Two non-fiction books as well:

“Gardening Tips” by Steve Brookes – I might pursue his tip to prevent slugs eating hostas and

”Contract Bridge for Beginners” – not a game I play so cannot comment.

Please feel free to borrow any of the books at the back of the church. If you would like to buy one, please make a donation.

Debra Thatcher

Our first theatrical event was a resounding success, I am sure you would agree!

Everyone enjoyed a fantastic performance by the Ridlington Players of Miss Marbles ‘Death at the Deanery’. This was a first for the village and the cast enjoyed performing to a full-house at Manton Village Hall. I am sure there will be a new category for Oscar nominations next year!

Well done everyone and thank you for entertaining us with your spectacular performance.

We had an amazing response to our collection at the time of the Harvest Festival for which many thanks, but donations are “thin on the ground” at the moment.

Our next collection is scheduled for Wednesday, 27th October.

If you are able to donate one or two items before that date I would be very grateful because if we are not able to fill a box I shall have to ask for the collection to be cancelled.

Items requested include
Fray Bentos pies
Tinned potatoes
Tinned carrots
Long-life sponge puddings

Next month we should receive the “Christmas wish list” and I’ll circulate details once I have them.

Many thanks for your continued generosity.

Debra Thatcher

Your continued generosity is much appreciated and as we head into the autumn months it is important that we continue to support the Food Bank, which is doing an amazing job in supporting local families in need – if everyone added one item to their shop we would make an even greater difference.

Items requested include: UHT milk; tinned goods – potatoes, carrots, fruit and meat pies; porridge; cereal bars; noodles; long-life sponge puddings; crackers and cheese biscuits.

Twice monthly collections for the Food Bank will continue until the end of the year.  The collection dates for October are 13th and 27th.

Thank you for your support.
Debra Thatcher