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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

What would you do with the power of life and death? Too difficult to contemplate?  Power, morality and consequences combine in Jenny Morris’ novel “The Ethical Guide to Murder” – couldn’t put it down!

For something completely different, “The True History of the Black Adder” by JF Roberts recalling the making of the TV series and the contributions made by the writers and actors involved – made me smile.

Made into a film last year, the 2016 Man Booker shortlisted novel “Hot Milk” by Deborah Levy is a “marmite” book – I was soon deep into the story and wanted to find out if Rose ever got her life back on track: you’ll have to read it to find out.

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CHURCH FUNDS

Are you one of the 11% of the population who knows that the Parish Church is solely funded by the Parish’s own efforts? 

There is no funding from central or local government nor from the Church Commissioners. 

Just to keep our Parish Church open we need to raise nearly £33 each and every day.  Would you be willing to sponsor a day – your birthday perhaps or wedding anniversary? 

All donations, offers of regular giving or fundraising ideas, please contact Debra.

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FOOD WASTE MOBILISATION UPDATE FROM RCC

I am providing an update about the implementation of Rutland’s new food waste service, with mobilisation now underway in the form of black bin swaps.

Biffa crews have now started to replace 240l black bins with new 140l bins as they undertake their normal household waste collections. Residents will have their black wheelie bin swapped on one of their normal household waste collection days in March. This first stage is progressing well, with just over 1,500 bin swaps successfully completed on Monday 2 March.

Applications for additional household waste capacity
As part of the introduction of new weekly food waste collections in Rutland, the online application process by which eligible households can apply for additional household waste capacity is now live on Rutland County Council’s website. This extra capacity is available for families of five or more, people with medical needs and those with children aged under two years in nappies. These households should apply for additional household waste capacity via their Rutland County Council My Account: www.rutland.gov.uk/myaccount. Alternatively, they can email: enquiries@rutland.gov.uk or call: 01572 722 577.

Misshaped bin lids
Rutland County Council has received some reports that some new 140l black bins are not closing fully, due to misshaped lids. Because these are brand-new bins that have been in storage for several weeks, lids may be warped due to the way they have been stored and transported. The Council can confirm that this is normal and not a cause for concern. The high-density plastic used to make the bins is a thermoplastic known for having a ‘plastic memory’. This means it will return to its original manufactured shape with time and use. Direct sunlight and heat will help with this process.

How to dispose of food waste before Monday 30 March
Rutland County Council is asking that residents continue to use their black wheelie bin as normal until Monday 30 March. Because residents may be left with a smaller black bin for a short period before new food waste collections start, Biffa will be accepting one bag of side waste with 140 litre black bin collections between 2 and 27 March. Any side waste needs to be fully bagged and presented next to smaller black bins, ready for collection. From Monday 30 March we ask that all residents make full use of the new food waste service and stop putting any food waste into their black bins.

We will continue to provide updates on the food waste mobilisation as it progresses, to make sure you are kept informed of any developments and respond to issues that may arise.

If you have any questions or need any assistance to share information about new food waste collections, please contact me via: communications@rutland.gov.uk

Kind regards,
Mat Waik, Communications Service Manager
Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 6HP
e: communications@rutland.gov.uk

www.rutland.gov.uk | www.discover-rutland.co.uk | www.activerutland.org.uk

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SOUPER SATURDAY

The last of this winter’s Souper Saturdays will be held at the Village Hall between 12 noon and 1:30pm on Saturday, 14th March once again featuring a choice of three soups (red, amber and green), bread and cheese scones.  We ask for a minimum donation of £5 towards the insurance premium for the church.

We hope to continue holding social events on the second Saturday of each month – more details in next month’s magazine.

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ECO CHURCH – SAVE THE DATES!

Lots to participate in this month with more detail on the church notice board or from Debra. Save the dates…

The Big Plastic Count running between Monday, March 9th -15th.

Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, March 18th  – as part of your spring clean at home donate your pre-loved items to charity.

The village litter pick on Saturday, March 21st followed by a light lunch – please let Debra know if you can attend.  Meet at 3 Main Street at 10:30am.

Church and churchyard (weather permitting) spring clean on Sunday, March 29th at 2:00pm.

 

 

 

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MINUTES OF THE RPC MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 17TH 2026

Please click on the following link to access the minutes of the Ridlington Parish Council meeting which was held on February 17th.

Draft RPC Minutes 17.02.26

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REVISED DATE FOR THE ANNUAL VILLAGE LITTER PICK – MARCH 22ND

The date for the annual village litter pick has been revised. It is now going to take place on Sunday, March 22nd starting at 11:00. We will still be meeting at 3 Main Street.

Please let me know if you can help as there will be food at ours afterwards and we will need to know the numbers.

Many thanks,
Debra

 

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A BIG THANK YOU!

To all who have donated, attended and helped at Souper Saturdays in January and February: £290 raised so far for the church insurance premium

– to Jacky Morrell and her grandchildren for undertaking the RSPB bird watch in the chilly churchyard on 24th January.

– to Margie Wall for refreshing the library and selling some books.

– to  Sarah Tyerman for volunteering to be our village correspondent to this magazine.