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WARD BRIEFING FROM RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCILLOR – A. JOHNSON

Mr. Andrew Johnson, Rutland County Councillor has written a Ward Briefing and would like to share this with Ridlington Villagers. It gives a summary of the main activities that the Council is working on and he welcomes you to express your views and comments.

 

If you wish to read the “Ward Briefing”, please click on the link below.

Ward Councillor Briefing for Ridlington Parish Council Jan-Feb 2025 ABJ 05022025

 

Alternatively, the Briefing can also be found on the website under the heading of Parish Council, Minutes, Agenda’s & Accounts.

 

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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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TALKING LAWNS

Looking out your window on these dreary winter days and wondering how best to deal with your lawn as Spring is just around the corner? Or better yet create a small lawn feature in your garden?

Well ponder no further, we have been fortunate to find an expert on lawns who would like to share his knowledge on how to improve and maintain a great lawn. Better still how to deal with those niggling problems we all face… moss, thatch, dry patches. How and when to feed, seed and control those weeds. How to refresh, scarify, and aerate.

If you want to find out more then, why not come and join us for what will be a very informative but informal hour. Come charged with your questions, so we can have a lively exchange of the issues we all undoubtedly come up against.

So where is it and when?

Saturday, March 8th 2025 – 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington
Light refreshments will be available
£5.00 pp – payment to be received by March 1st (we will come around to collect)

As spaces are limited, please could you confirm back, as soon as possible, if you would like to attend by emailing – talking.gardens@btinternet.com

We do hope to see you there.
Jackie, Jo, Shelagh

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AGENDA FOR RPC MEETING – 12 FEBRUARY 2025

Please find below the Agenda for the next Ridlington Parish Council meeting to be held on February 12th, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Village Hall.

RPC Agenda 12.02.25

This can also be viewed on the website under the heading Minutes, Agendas & Accounts.

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PLAYING FIELD NEWS

Huge thanks from the Playing Field Trustees to all who have supported us throughout 2024 and continue to do so.

 

Special thanks to Suzanne for organising the Christmas hamper what a fantastic result with £350 raised – we are extremely grateful.

 

Thanks to all who supported our quiz in December where we raised over £600, and to all other villagers who have supported us with their time and efforts to keep the playing fields maintained as well as those who make regular donation. We are extremely grateful, we couldn’t do it without you!

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year from Ridlington Playing Field Trustees.

 

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CURRY NIGHT – OCTOBER 4TH

We will be organising a Curry Night on Saturday, October 4th at 7:00 pm  in the Village Hall.

There will be nibbles, Chicken and Vegetable curry, nan bread, papadums, followed by dessert.

Charge will be £15.00 pp. Please bring your own drink along.

If you would like to join us, please book and pay Pat Roome on 01572 821 416 or you can confirm to her by email on pat.roome@btinternet.com

 

 

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VILLAGE HALL NEWS

The Christmas Social Evening in the Village Hall was most enjoyable and well attended. A big thanks to all who helped and provided tasty nibbles all of which went well, helped down by some good wine & ales.

 

Village Hall Events
This year’s Village Hall events will be held on the following dates so save the dates!

Coffee Mornings – 10:30 – 12:00
Friday, May 23rd
Friday, July 18th
Friday, September 26th

 

Curry Night
Saturday, October 4th – 7:00 pm

 

Social Evening
Friday, December 19th – 7:00 – 10:30 pm

 

The Trustees

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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.