CHURCH ROTAS
Thank you this month to:

Church cleaning rota:
Julie Hoult; Louise Fox; Ruth Lees; Karen Baines; Anne Harvey;

Church flowers:
Margie Wall; Kath Partridge; Sue Hatcher;

Front of House Rota:
Steven and Louise Fox; Anne and David Harvey; Ruth Lees. Ruth Lees;

 

CHURCHYARD MAINTENANCE PLAN
A copy of the plan is now pinned up in the church porch.  Offers of assistance to Richard or Debra Thatcher.

 

RIDLINGTON OPEN GARDENS
Sunday, June 12th from 2pm to 5pm
Why not enjoy tea and a lovely slice of cake during a visit to seven beautiful gardens open in aid of church funds. £5 entrance fee (children under 10 and well-behaved dogs free).

 

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?
If you have ever wondered how true to life Rumpole or Judge John Deed is now is the time to find out.  Come along to Ridlington church at 7:30pm on Friday, 15th July for the opportunity to listen to Richard Thatcher’s tales from the criminal bar – some of the amusing bits with an opportunity to ask questions.  Bring your own refreshments.  Retiring collection in aid of church funds.

 

Demand remains high so every donation makes a huge difference -please continue to be generous.

The next collection will be on Wednesday 20th April.

Microwaveable rice sachets, sugar, instant coffee, UHT milk, pasta sauces, long-life juice, pot noodles and deodorants requested.

Please feel free to borrow the books from the church or, if you would like to keep one, please make a donation. Donated books and payment to be passed to Debra Thatcher.

 

A mixed bag of books for April – placed on the small table so that they are easy to locate.

First, a biography of cricket umpire, Dickie Bird. It is the updated edition and sold well on publication. As befits this gentle man his story is very gently told. I found it of interest although not the hugest fan of cricket.

Secondly, a copy of the script of the 2009 play “Enron”, based on the huge financial scandal. Some of the language in the script will be seen as challenging to some.

Lastly this month, “Porterhouse Blue” by Tom Sharpe, which was dramatised some years ago with David Jason playing the porter at the college. This was a re-read for me and, although I found it amusing a word of warning – it reflects the language and thoughts of the time it was written.

Postcards also available to purchase in the church.

 

 

We are close to achieving bronze award status.  We need to undertake some additional work in the area of “lifestyle” and are considering ideas such as 50/50 clothes  sales, a village free cycle.  For more information, please contact Debra Thatcher.

Church cleaning rota:
Thank you, this month, to: Debra Thatcher; Mary Aldridge; Jacky Morrell; Julie Hoult; Louise Fox;

 

Church flowers:
There are no flowers in church throughout Lent;

 

Easter Lillies:
Donations for Easter lilies in memory of loved ones to Louise Fox, please.

 

Front of House Rota:
Ruth Lees; Richard and Debra Thatcher; Anne and David Harvey.

 

 

AGENDA

ST MARY MAGDALENE AND ST ANDREW RIDLINGTON

MEETING OF PARISHIONERS

Welcome and opening prayer
Election of churchwarden(s)

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

Report on Electoral Roll
Minutes of APCM held on 17/05/2021 and matters arising
Report from Rector
Report on proceedings of PCC and Safeguarding
Report on church fabric and ornaments
Report on proceedings of Deanery Synod
Report on PCC accounts
Election of Deanery Synod representative(s)
Elect lay member of the PCC

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

Minutes of the last meeting – 05/03/2022

Matters arising

  • bank mandate
  • Gazprom

Correspondence
Ministry and Mission – Lent courses/Easter/Baptism 15/05/Bishop Donald’s
Visit to the Benefice 08/06/ Pet Service/ Harvest
Festivals/ Bishop John’s visit to the Benefice 07-09/10
Safeguarding
Finance

  • bank balance
  • parish share payment

Environmental Mission

  • Ecochurch

Church building

  • electrical inspection 28/03
  • lightning conductor
  • belfry check 23/03
  • PAT testing
  • fire extinguisher check
  • proposed works: WC and kitchenette

Churchyard
Social
Fundraising

  • concert
  • open gardens
  • RT’s talk
  • play

AOB

This is to inform you that on Sunday, April 3rd 2022 at 10:45 a meeting will be held in Ridlington’s St. Mary Magdalene & St. Andrew for the election of a Parochial representative of the laity. The original notice can be found in the Porch of the Church.

 

LITTER PICK W/C 12/03/2022 – CALLING ALL WOMBLES!

Rutland County Council have supplied bags – blue for recyclable rubbish and black for items to go to landfill.  Due to on-going concerns about Covid gloves, pickers and hi-vis jackets have not been supplied.

Bags will be available at the top of our drive – please let me know if you would like to volunteer and what area you would like to cover.  Bags of rubbish to be returned to the top of our drive – 3 Main Street – which will be collected next Friday.

Debra Thatcher