Can you spare 15 minutes to sit in the sunshine to count butterflies between July 18th – August 10th?
Please participate in the UK wide survey – the Big Butterfly Count where data will be used to assess the health of the environment.
More information can be found on https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/about and an identification chart is available in the church.
Saturday, July 26th.
Something a little different – an excursion to see the ospreys. Meet at the Church at 10:00 before driving to the Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
There will be a charge of £6.00 per person. For details, please contact Jacky Morrell or Debra Thatcher.
The next collection date is July 23rd.
A particular plea has been made for colouring books, pencils and blowing bubbles to provide activities for the school holiday period.
Your continued support of this worthwhile project is gratefully received.
Will be held in Preston Village Hall on Saturday, August 2nd.
It is the time to start sowing, planting, growing and creating.
Schedules will be available from Jeffy Wood email – jeffywood1@gmail.com or Mobile – 07736 6680232
Starting this month with “What the Dog Saw” a compilation of articles by Malcolm Gladwell first published in The New Yorker; well crafted, entertaining and informative.
Two novels written by “insiders” also available – “Post Mortem” a debut crime novel by Kate London, a detective in the Met and “Beyond Forgiveness” by former solicitor Caro Fraser where a family’s complacency is shattered by a bequest in a will.
Lastly, “The Church Bizarre” another selection of light verse with cartoon illustrations.
The annual strim and rake of the churchyard followed by a ploughman’s lunch.
Date yet to be fixed but if you think you might be able to spare an hour or a couple of hours to help, please let Debra Thatcher know.
Last year we held “SUNDAY TEAS”. It was so successful, that we plan to do it again, so save the dates. We look forward to welcoming you with some lovely homemade delights – sandwiches, scones, cakes and plenty of tea and coffee.
The dates and times are from 3:00pm – 5:00pm on
Sunday, August 10th
Sunday, August 17th
Sunday, August 24th
Sunday, August 31st
This is a fundraiser for our Village Hall, Playing Field and Church, so please, if you can support, that would be most appreciated. Do bring friends and family along all are welcome. You won’t be disappointed!
If anyone would like to help in any way, please contact Karen or Debra.
Many thanks and look forward to you joining us for a nice “cuppa” tea.
Save the Date – Friday 4th July at 7.30pm
Venue – Ridlington Church
The Ridlington Singers present an informal concert of ‘Songs from the Shows’ – music from Cole Porter to Elton John…
Glasses will be provided if you wish to bring your own refreshment.
Donations in aid of LOROS and church funds.
If you wish to contact the parish council by email, either click on the link here. Contact the Parish Council
We may not answer your contact email immediately but will get in touch with you as quickly as is possible.
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