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PRESTON, RIDLINGTON AND WING ANNUAL FLOWER AND PRODUCE SHOW

Will be held in Preston Village Hall on Saturday, August 2nd.

It is the time to start sowing, planting, growing and creating.

Schedules will be available from Jeffy Wood email – jeffywood1@gmail.com or Mobile – 07736 6680232

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Starting this month with “What the Dog Saw” a compilation of articles by Malcolm Gladwell first published in The New Yorker; well crafted, entertaining and informative.

Two novels written by “insiders” also available – “Post Mortem” a debut crime novel by Kate London, a detective in the Met and “Beyond Forgiveness” by former solicitor Caro Fraser where a family’s complacency is shattered by a bequest in a will.

Lastly, “The Church Bizarre” another selection of light verse with cartoon illustrations.

 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The annual strim and rake of the churchyard followed by a ploughman’s lunch.

Date yet to be fixed but if you think you might be able to spare an hour or a couple of hours to help, please let Debra Thatcher know.

 

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RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE

This link will direct you to the latest Rutland County Council update for July.

https://mailchi.mp/3a3346544d6f/yourrutland-14193541?e=85edba0215

There is important information about the Local Government Reorganisation.  Should you wish to get involved or share your views, you can still do so before July 20th.

 

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AUGUST – SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS

Last year we held  “SUNDAY TEAS”. It was so successful, that we plan to do it again, so save the dates.  We look forward to welcoming you with some lovely homemade delights – sandwiches, scones, cakes and plenty of tea and coffee.

The dates and times are from 3:00pm – 5:00pm on

Sunday, August 10th
Sunday, August 17th
Sunday, August 24th
Sunday, August 31st

This is a fundraiser for our Village Hall, Playing Field and Church, so please, if you can support, that would be most appreciated. Do bring friends and family along all are welcome. You won’t be disappointed!

If anyone would like to help in any way, please contact Karen or Debra.

Many thanks and look forward to you joining us for a nice “cuppa” tea.

 

JULY POP UP SHOP – SCOTT & SCOTT

Hello All,

Hope you are all enjoying this warm weather.

Please see attached our poster for the July Pop up Shop.

It is fresh pork this  month, there will be some pork products for the BBQ. I also hope to have fresh beef burgers and  there will also be frozen beef, lots of lovely steaks in stock, lamb and venison and also some frozen  burgers.

Fresh eggs too!

Hope to see you on Saturday, but as always I am only a call or text away if you would like to shop with us at another time

Kind Regards,
Sue
Scott & Scott (Ayston) Ltd
Home Farm, Preston Lane, Ayston, Rutland, LE15 9BL.
office@scottayston.co.uk  
01572 823345     07803 000465

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VILLAGE SAFAIR DINNER CANCELLED

Unfortunately due to  insufficient interest the Village Hall Committee will not be going ahead with the Safari Supper planned for August 30th.

However,  the Curry Night on Saturday Oct 4th will be going ahead, delicious home cooked food and good company. So if you have not already done so, and would still like to enjoy some “Indian delights”, please let Pat Roome know on  telephone 01572 821416  or by email pat.roome@btinternet.com

Many Thanks
Dave