Good morning,

Firstly I have to say a massive thank you for all our Harvest donations. They are still arriving in our warehouse and I’m pleased to say our shelves are re-filling. We are so grateful for every tin, packet and collection/fundraiser that we have received at a time when our referrals are increasing, thank you again.

I realise that we still have a couple of months to go before we celebrate Christmas but I know you understand that we would like Christmas donations to reach us by late November/early December so we have time to distribute them.

I’m pleased to attach this year’s Reverse Advent Calendar. It includes suggestions for what you might donate in the next few weeks. Please note we are not expecting anyone to donate the full calendar, rather that you team up with your family & friends or a local group to collect between you.

Reverse-Advent-Calendar 2025

During December we’ll be adding seasonal foods and treats to the our emergency food parcels to bring a little joy to our clients.

Thank you for your ongoing support, together we create a strong and supportive community helping those in food poverty.

As always, if you have any comments or questions please do get in touch.

Kind regards,
Ali Wainwright
Chair of Trustees, Rutland Foodbank

 

The next collection date is October 15th from the church porch.

Since April of this year the Oakham based charity has received over 200 referrals and continues to need our support.

Items requested are for packed lunches, cereal bars, small jars of coffee, tinned meat and pies, microwaveable rice sachets, porridge sachets, shaving gel and deodorant.

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.

 

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.