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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

A mixed bag this month.

The first, a modern romance in reverse “Grace after Henry” by Eithne Shortall – enjoyed this one and can see why it was nominated for a number of awards.

The second, “The Other Side of the Bridge” by Mary Lawson set in small town rural northern Canada in the 1930’s is a family tale of two brothers – like chalk and cheese.

Finally, two novels by Jeffrey Archer – the teller of good yarns – “Kane and Abel” – the story of two men born on the same day on opposite sides of the world – and “Heads You Win”– a coin toss decides the future for a young Russian man, Alex in New York and Sasha in London. What a twist at the end!

Please feel free to borrow any of the books or if you would like to buy any, please leave a donation in the box provided.

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FOOD BANK COLLECTION DATE – OCTOBER 14TH

Please continue to support this very worthwhile local charity.  We are told that activity levels are higher with even greater demand anticipated in the autumn – if every household donated one item a month the boxes in the church porch would be full by each of the collection days – the next one is on 14th October.  A list of requested items is displayed on the church notice board.

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ECO CHURCH

Mark National Reuse Day on Sunday, 18th October by reusing something rather than throwing it away or alternatively offering it for free to someone else via the village WhatsApp group or Freegle (ilovefreegle.org)

As we return to Greenwich Mean Time on Sunday, 25th October join us for a walk to Leigh Lodge and back starting at 14:00 from the church porch.   Light refreshments available afterwards – please let Debra know if you will attend.

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THANKS

To the many folk who kindly donated in September to the Food Bank collection; it is so important that we continue to support this vital service and we will again support this charity at our Harvest Home on 4th October; and

To the churchyard mowers – Claire, Mitch, Tracey, Richard A, Jenny, Jacky, Debra and Richard T.  Thanks also to Jacky and Debra for laying on the mid morning drinks and snacks and the delicious ploughman’s lunch.

REPAIR CAFÉS

Have you ever heard of  “Repair Cafés”?

Established in 2007, there are now over 2500 Repair Cafés worldwide. The Rutland and Stamford Repair Cafés are part of the Repair Café International Foundation network.

They are a network of volunteers that can repair broken items. Repair Cafés are held monthly in the area of  “Stamford, Uppingham and Oakham in turn”. If you would like to attend one of their events, the next one will be held in Stamford on Saturday, October 17th from 11:00 – 14:00 hrs. 

Want to know more about the work they do and other projects that are taking place locally, such as Community Fridges in Rutland, then click on the link below to find out more.

A full list of dates for 2026 can be found plus general information about the Cafes.

https://www.rootandbranchout.co.uk/repair-cafe.html

Alternatively, if you would like to get in touch, please send an email to info@rootandbranchout.co.uk

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RIDLINGTON TALKS CLIMATE – SEPTEMBER 24TH 2026

Many thanks to everyone who attended the screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing in the Church last Thursday, September 24th. The event was attended by up to 50 people from Ridlington and around.

There was a very lively engagement from the audience, after watching the 50-minute film in which scientific experts highlight various aspects of the climate crisis that confront us. In the feedback session afterwards, people expressed feelings of frustration, anger but also hope.

Virtually everyone agreed that we should discuss further how best to take action as a community. In addition, thirty people signed the petition asking our local MP to join the parliamentary call for government to hold televised briefings on the climate and nature crisis. We will be delivering the petition to her shortly.  If you were unable to sign the petition, you can always email Alicia Kearns soliciting her support at alicia.kearns.mp@parliament.uk.

A date for the next meeting is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 14th in the Village Hall. Stay tuned for more details.

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RBL POPPY APPEAL – 2026

We invite you to join us for Afternoon tea, coffee and cake at Ridlington Village Hall on

Sunday, November 1st 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm 

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MINUTES OF THE RPC MEETING – 21 SEPTEMBER 2026

To view the minutes taken at Ridlington Parish Council meeting held on Monday, September 21st in the Village Hall, please click on the link below.

Draft RPC Minutes 21.09.26

 

Alternatively these can also be viewed on the website under Minutes, Agendas and Accounts 2026-2030.