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SOUPER SATURDAY – MARCH 8TH

Souper Saturday – 8th March 2025, 12 noon to 1:30pm in the Village Hall

 

Choice of three delicious homemade soups and bread, followed by fresh fruit.

Donations to be shared between the village church and Save the Children.

Please join us.
Debra

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This is an invitation from our High Sheriff, Richard Cole, and me:

In the light of the proposed local government reorganisation and the possible threat to our county’s status, may I urge you to attend our county service on March 2nd at 3.30pm Peterborough Cathedral?

The service happens every two years and is attended by the Bishop. In this Rutland service we celebrate the people and our county. Rutland is a part of the diocese of Peterborough and has been a part of it for over 500 years. Peterborough Cathedral can hold 2,000 people (more than any Rutland venue) – so let’s fill it!

Please attend and please encourage others to do so. I hope we can have a huge turn out this year as a show of support for our county and its sense of identity and historical traditions

So please “Save the date” for our service of Evensong to celebrate the County of Rutland which will be held at Peterborough Cathedral on Sunday 2nd March 2025 at 3.30PM.

Please share this with all the people in your own contact group who you feel might like to attend.

Sarah Furness

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

 

First, to mark the 250th anniversary since her birth, “My Dear Cassandra” Jane Austen’s letters with commentary by Penelope Hughes-Hallett and illustrations of contemporary paintings and engravings.  An enchanting read full of flashes of the Austen wit and perception, an absolute must for Austen readers and those interested in social history at the start of the 19th Century.

 

For a well plotted and written whodunit look no further than the Moonstone Press – “Crime in Kensington” by Christopher St John Sprigg and “The Bells at Old Bailey” by Dorothy Bowers. Both great reads with a sprinkling of clues.

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CHURCH NEWS

ELECTORAL ROLL RENEWAL
The Church Representation Rules require that every 6 years a complete new electoral roll is prepared in each parish.  Look out for the notice in the church porch and contact Debra Thatcher for more information.

 

LITTER PICK – 15th March.
Meet at 3 Main Street at 10:30 am.  Please let Debra Thatcher know if you are able to help.  Light lunch provided.

 

THE LONGEST YARN – 16th March
A trip to Peterborough to view the 80 knitted and crocheted panels depicting the D-Day Landings. Car share may be possible. Lunch available in Peterborough.  Please let Debra Thatcher know if you wish to attend.

 

RSPB BIG GARDEN BIRD WATCH – the results are on display in the Church.

 

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FOOD BANK COLLECTION

The next collection for the Food Bank will be on Wednesday, 5th February.

Please continue to give generously – UHT milk and juice, washing up liquid, pump hand soap are kindly requested.

 

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MONTHLY WALK

MONTHLY WALK/TIME TO TALK DAY

 

Thursday, February 6th meet at the Church porch at 10:00 am; light refreshments will be available afterwards.

 

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ARE YOU READING THIS?

Advertising revenue from the Benefice magazine has fallen and there is a meeting in February to discuss the way forward.

It would be very helpful to know how many people read the magazine so, if you are on the Ridlington distribution list and read this, please let me know – debrathatcher@hotmail.com or 01572 823910.

Thank you.

 

 

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FEBRUARY CHURCH SERVICES

All the services will start at 9:30 am

February 2nd – Morning Prayer (Candlemas)
February  9th – Holy Communion – Steve Benoy, Chaplain to the Bishop of Peterborough
February 23rd – Morning Prayer