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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

It is traditional at Christmas to have a ghost story (or two) – this is one with a difference. “The Christmas Guest” by Peter Swanson is well written with a good plot.

Our second book, more a reminder of summer holidays, a detective novel set in the Norfolk Broads – “Broadland” by David Blake, the first in a series of DI Tanner novels, is a recommended read.

Our third offering, another in the series of the elderly detectives Bryant and May and the Peculiar Crimes Unit “The Memory of Blood” by Christopher Fowler combines a whodunnit with the history of the London theatre and the origins of Punch and Judy.

 

 

 

 

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RIDLINGTON CAROL SERVICE

Come join us for our annual Carol Service. Starting at 16:00 hrs at Ridlington’s St. Mary Magdalene & St. Andrew Church.

Our new Rector, Rev. Peter Collins will be leading the service.

Light refreshments will be available afterwards.

 

 

CHRISTMAS BIN COLLECTIONS 2025

Some of bin collection days will change over the festive period because of Christmas and New Year bank holidays. This includes a small number of collections where bins will be emptied earlier than normal, as well as some Saturday collections. Please check to see if your collection day will change over Christmas. You can also help us by telling your friends and neighbours.

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CHRISTMAS CARDS

We will once again run the village Christmas card scheme, so you need only to write one card for everyone in the village to be displayed at the Church.

Donations to be shared between the Church, Playing Field and the Village Hall.

 

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VILLAGE HALL SOCIAL NIGHT – DECEMBER 19TH

Come join us for our annual pre-Christmas social get together – a start to the Seasonal Festivities.

Where? Ridlington Village Hall

When? Friday, December 19th – from 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

There will be plenty of nibbles and a selection of wines and beers. Non alcoholic drinks will also be available.

All welcome.

 

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MONTHLY WALK – DECEMBER 16TH

The next Monthly Walk will be on Tuesday, December 16th. Meet at the church porch for 10:00 am  to car share to the Hambleton peninsula.

Light refreshments available.

Please let Debra know if you intend to come along.

 

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RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL – E NEWSLETTER

Please find below the link to the latest Rutland County Council e-Newsletter.

Some of the collection dates over the Christmas period will change and also the opening and closing times/dates for the Household Waste Recycling Centres.

https://mailchi.mp/afea3af10f34/yourrutland-14197322?e=85edba0215

POP UP SHOP – DECEMBER 6TH

This is just a preliminary note to inform you of our next Pop-Up Shop.

We are taking orders for Beef, which can be bought at this event.  If you would like to buy for Christmas but don’t have room in your freezer, we can store it for you to collect on 23rd December between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.  If this is not a convenient time, we can arrange a mutually convenient time.

As always, if you are unable to come to the shop but would like to order something, then please contact me to arrange a time to come.

We will have Frozen Lamb and Venison, a limited amount of Pork, and some ready meals also available on this day.

Christmas Cakes made to order, please contact me for details.  If you require other Christmas Food, please enquire.

For prices of the different cuts of meat and other products on offer, please click on the following link – https://castlechase.sumupstore.com/products

Any question, queries or Orders please contact me on the above email address, or phone number below.

Kind regards
Sue Scott
Scott & Scott (Ayston) Ltd
Home Farm, Preston Lane, Ayston, Oakham.  LE15 9Bl
Tel: 07803 000 465