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ANNUAL SMALLS FOR ALL

The charity has just celebrated its 15th birthday and continues its good work.

Let’s help them continue to “talk pants” – donations of gently worn bras and new (still in packaging with labels) pants to Debra Thatcher at 3 Main Street by 15th October.

 

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MONTHLY WALK

The next monthly walk will be held on Saturday, 11th October.

We will meet at 10:00 am in the church porch. Let’s car share to Uppingham Arboretum to enjoy the sights of autumn followed by light refreshments.

Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend.

 

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THANKS DUE

To everyone who helped with the annual strim and rake of the churchyard in September and to those who provided the ploughman’s lunch

Also to Tim and Karen for participating in the Ride and Stride in aid of the Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust and to those on meet and greet duty in the church providing refreshments and encouragement to all the participants.

 

 

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Another mixed selection this month so hopefully all tastes covered.

First, who doesn’t love talking about the weather?  The Royal Meteorological Society’s Weather A-Z is a must read packed with scientific and geographical information, including some folklore that surrounds certain weather events and how human culture has been affected.  Amazing photographs are an added bonus.

For historians, Catherine Curzon’s “Sophia Mother of Kings, the Finest Queen Britain Never had”, a biography of the Electress of Hanover, the granddaughter of James 1, and mother of a dynasty who became heiress presumptive under the 1701 Act of Settlement.

Also, on an historical theme “Mrs Beeton’s Family Cookery” dating from the early 1930’s – packed with information regarding running a household as well as recipes and a glorious section on folding napkins!

Finally, Christopher Fowler’s “Bryant and May On the Loose” – one of the adventures of two golden age detectives in modern day London forming the backbone of the fictional Peculiar Crimes Unit – an enjoyable read for lovers of detective fiction.

 

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CHURCH NEWS

CHURCH SERVICES – all at 9:30 am
September, Sunday, 7th – Morning Prayer
September, Sunday, 21st – Holy Communion
September, Sunday, 28th – Morning Prayer
All welcome to the services and refreshments afterwards.

 

FOOD BANK COLLECTION
At the time of going to press we have not yet been advised of the collection date for September but please continue to support generously this local charity.

 

SECONDHAND SEPTEMBER
With the changing of the seasons why not take the opportunity to clear out and freshen up your wardrobe by donating and buying pre-loved items with local charity shops e.g. LOROS (other charities are available).

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MONTHLY WALK

Our next monthly walk will be on Friday, 12th September at 5pm. As usual we will meet at the church porch.

A short stroll to start the weekend followed by tea and cake.  Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend.

 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers for the annual strim and rake of the churchyard.

Sunday, 7th September at 11:00, followed by ploughman’s lunch.

Please let Debra Thatcher know if you can join the work party on that day or are able to undertake some work in the churchyard at an earlier date – it would be good to tackle this project in a more piecemeal fashion because none of us are getting any younger!

 

 

 

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A BIG THANK YOU

A BIG THANK YOU is due to everyone who contributed to the great success of the four afternoon teas in August whether that was setting up, making, baking, serving, washing up and clearing up.

Great fun was had by all – volunteers and attendees and the monies raised will go towards the village charities. A grand total of 897.80 was raised.

Thank you.