We were delighted to welcome Bishop John to Ridlington church on Saturday, 8th October.
We enjoyed the opportunity to hear from him about steps being taken at national level to achieve net zero carbon by 2030 and tell him of the many projects we have undertaken to achieve the bronze award in Eco church.
Bishop John took the opportunity to present Debra Thatcher with the Eco Bronze Award.
Have you enjoyed watching the TV series Karen Pirie? Why not read the book on which the series was based – “The Distant Echo” by Val McDermid. Recommended highly.
Or try “The Bastard of Istanbul” by Elif Shafa – a really beautiful book drawing on the history and aftermath of the Armenian massacres and how it impacts on two families – one in Turkey and one in USA.
Another M.C. Beaton – “Death of a Dreamer” – well plotted police procedural, a joy to read and finally for this month, …..
“Nothing Ventured” by Jeffrey Archer – the first of the William Warwick series, and a good story which gallops along.
After our successful collections in previous years we are again this year collecting for the charity which distributes underwear in Africa and the UK.
Gently worn bras and new (still in the packaging) pants requested.
Ladies: sizes 8-14, black pants preferred;
children: ages 3-15;
gents: sizes XS – L.
To be delivered to Debra Thatcher, 3 Main Street no later than October 16th.
Many thanks for the donations received during the last few weeks. We have been able to deliver a good collection of trainers, joggers and dog food to the storage facility in Peterborough.
Items needed:
Sleeping bags, 2-person tents (not pop-up as these are not weatherproof and they blow away), yoga/camping mats, torches and anything camping related.
Trainers with good soles sizes 8 – 10, boots in good condition,
Men’s jeans 30” – 32” waist, M/L joggers or similar, winter/waterproof coats M/L, new/unused boxers medium, new/ unused socks
Dog food – self-opening cans or dried food
Homeless people are rarely XL so please no bigger than large size.
Neither duvets nor pillows can be accepted.
Many thanks for your generous donations and for your support. The donations are always very gratefully received.
Margie & Martin Wall
8 East Lane, Ridlington
Mobile – 07928 – 378668
Tel.: 01572 – 821397
Bored with the same old recipes? Some lovely cookery books have been donated so you can ring the changes – the one devoted to apple recipes might well come into its own this autumn!
Ready to laugh out loud? Jerome K Jerome’s “Three Men in a Boat” is just the ticket. First published in 1889 and never since out of print – three young clerks set out on a boating trip down the river Thames with the unruly fox terrier Montmorency causing trouble at every opportunity.
Some more fun can be found in “I Before E (Except After C) – how many of the old school ways to remember things can you recall?
Finally, this month, two collections of short stories by Agatha Christie – “The Thirteen Problems”, a story told by each member of The Tuesday Night Club including Miss Marple and “The Listerdale Mystery”.
Thank you this month for:
Church Cleaning: Karen Baines; Anne Harvey; Debra Thatcher
Church Flowers: Georgina van Smirren; Maggie Wilson; Margie Wall
Front of House: Steve and Louise Fox,; Anne & David Harvey; Ruth Lees
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926 – 2022
A Service of Thanksgiving and Holy Communion held on the first Sunday of the period of mourning for Her Majesty was well attended – our grateful thanks are extended to Rev’d Jes Salt for such a moving service which gave us an opportunity to reflect on the life of dedication of our late Queen and for thanksgiving for her long life.
HONOURING GOD AND CREATION
Join us at the church at 2:30pm on Saturday, 8th October for a lively and informative talk on environmental matters and the path to Net Zero Carbon by 2030 and for an opportunity to meet with Bishop John, the Bishop of Brixworth, who has particular responsibility for the environment in Peterborough Diocese. Tea will follow.
This event was well attended and informative.
50/50 PRELOVED ACCESSORIES SALE!
Don’t forget the closing date for receiving your preloved items is Wednesday, October 13th. Many thanks and look forward to seeing you at Langham where tea, coffee & cakes will await you. Margie Wall.
FUNDRAISING
Our thanks are due to Richard Thatcher for his continued fundraising through his talk on Life at the Criminal Bar – Market Bosworth WI was the audience in September. Nearly £300 raised this year so far.
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
Don’t forget that lots of books are available in the Church – or contact Debra Thatcher.
The Ridlington Singers invite you to join them at an informal concert on Saturday, October 15th, at 7.30pm in Ridlington Church. (The original date for the concert was cancelled out of a mark of respect of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen).
A cornucopia of music from Elgar to Simon & Garfunkel with Gilbert & Sullivan & Irving Berlin thrown in too.
Free admission, but donations welcomed for the British Red Cross Ukrainian Crisis Appeal, and Ridlington Church.
We look forward to seeing you there for an enjoyable evening.
Martin Wall
