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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

It was a joy to re-read “The Diary of a Provincial Lady” by E.M.Delafield written in weekly instalments in Time and Tide magazine. A quiet humour pervades all four books contained in the volume and encapsulates provincial living in the 1930s and at the start of WW2. Life lessons for all us – remaining cheerful in the face of adversity, being anxious not to offend – and amusing descriptions of social relationships – “our vicar” and “our vicar’s wife” regularly referenced without mention of their names.

Best known for “Cider with Rosie” Laurie Lee also wrote essays, some of which are gathered together in “I Can’t Stay Long”.  Divided into sections, starting with reflections on his rural childhood in Gloucestershire, moving onto visits to Aberfan a year after the tragedy and travel writing, long before the advent of package holidays.

Just enough clues to work out what might have happened – was it an accident, suicide pact or murder?  –“Elephants Can Remember” by Agatha Christie, a recommended read.

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

A mixed bag this month – Kate Mosse’s “Labyrinth” – a large tome but a great read.  A combination of 2 stories, one historical and the other a thriller set in modern France.  Thoroughly enjoyable, well plotted and written.

The next is another thriller – Nevil Shute’s “Lonely Road”.  Persevere through the first chapter – it’s worth it.

“Sorry, I’m British” – an A to Z, allotments to zebra crossings, an entertaining view of all that is British with some good cartoons

and finally, another of M.C. Beaton’s Hamish Macbeth series of murder mysteries “Death of a Scriptwriter”.

 

Grateful thanks extended to Margie for assistance in filleting the books and moving them from the back of the church to under the Ridlington display stands.

 

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ROGATION CHURCH SERVICE

Join us on Sunday May 14th at 9:30 for our Rogation Sunday Service to be led by Reverend Jes Salt – asking for God’s blessing on agriculture and industry in the Parish, its inhabitants and celebrating every endeavour to promote the common good.

Light refreshments will be available after the service.

Debra

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ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

We have our Annual Parochial Church Meeting on Sunday, 28th May at 11:00 in the church.

In readiness for the meeting Dawn has prepared our accounts for the last calendar year and Martin Hickman has independently examined them.

Attached is a copy of the examined accounts.  A copy will also be hung up in the church porch.

Ridlington_PCC_FY2022_Financial_Statements reviewed and signed

Further reports will follow so that people have a chance to read them prior to the meeting.

Debra

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AN EVENING WALK IN MAY?

Fancy a walk one May evening to make the most of the light evenings and to celebrate late spring?

Let Debra know on telephone number – 01572 823 910  if this would be of interest to you and what evening would work best for you.

 

 

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FOOD BANK

The cost of living crisis is tough.  Please continue to donate generously to the local Food Bank the collection boxes are in the church porch.

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CHURCH NEWS

CHURCH ROTAS
Church cleaning: Annie Harvey, Ruth Lees; Karen Baines
Church flowers: Jo Fairley; Kath Partridge; Jan Powley
Front of House Rota: Annie and David Harvey; Richard and Debra Thatcher; Ruth Lees; Louise and Steven Fox

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE
A huge thank you to everyone involved in the lovely service – cleaning, reading, playing,  preaching and serving refreshments.  Thoroughly enjoyed by the large congregation.

EASTER FLOWERS
Our Easter Service was a very happy occasion made even more joyous by the very beautiful flower displays which adorned our church. Many thanks to the team of ladies who produced such lovely arrangements which reflected the joy of this very special church festival. Margie Wall.

RIDLINGTON CHURCH APCM
Sunday, 28th May at 11:00 at the church when reports will be formally presented – all welcome.  Vacancies for Church Warden, Secretary and PCC members.

 

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SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE MARKING THE KING’S CORONATION

As is customary on the first Sunday of the month there will be a church service at 9:30 on Sunday, 6th May. However, rather than the customary Morning Prayer service there will be a Special Commemorative service marking the King’s Coronation – all welcome to this short service.

On the Bank Holiday Monday morning the village will be visited by a band of bell ringers who are going to celebrate the Coronation by ringing the four church bells for about 20 minutes.  The Bell Ringers’ Guild is hoping to ring at every tower in Rutland over the course of the Coronation weekend and prior to this village on Monday they will ring in Ayston.  They are expected around mid-morning.

Also, on Bank Holiday Monday from 10:00 we are participating in the Big Help Out, giving people an opportunity to volunteer to do something within their community.  A huge thank you to the various villagers who have already offered an hour or a couple of hours of their time to tackle a multitude of tasks – a list of tasks will be in the church porch.  If you are not able to help in the day but are happy to take on one or more of the tasks please mark the list to that effect.  Light refreshments will be available in the morning.

Debra