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RIDLINGTON PLAYING FIELD

Huge thanks to everyone who showed up armed with equipment, tea and bags of enthusiasm on Sunday 3rd November to help with the Autumn clear up! As a result the Playing Field is looking great and is now ready for winter.

We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank those who support us in all other ways including regular donors, individual fundraisers, fundraiser supporters and Talking Gardens, all of whom make a huge difference and help us to maintain this wonderful space for the whole community.

Ridlington Playing Field Trustees

 

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RIDLINGTON VILLAGE HALL SOCIAL NIGHT

‘Ridlington’s annual, pre-Christmas social evening is this Friday, 13th December at the Village Hall.

The bar is open from 7.30 till 10.30 pm. There will be seasonal snacks available to enjoy.

All welcome.

The Trustees

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VILLAGE CHRISTMAS CARD

For those of you who are new to the village.

It is over 10 years since the Church Council started this initiative as a fundraiser for the 3 main community facilities in the village: The Church, The Village Hall and The Playing Field.

Send a Christmas card and donation to the village!

All the cards will be pinned up in the church, which will make a lovely display and give everyone the opportunity to read your message of goodwill for Christmas and New Year.

Simply deliver your card and donation to either Debra Thatcher, Ruth Lees or Pat Roome. The value of your donation will remain confidential but your well wishes will be shared with all.

Thank you!

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CHURCH NEWS

FLOWERS
Thank you so much to all the flower rota ladies for their beautiful arrangements throughout 2024. The church calendar has been reflected so thoughtfully by your arrangements. We say a particular thank you to Maggie Wilson and Mary Richardson who have served on the rota for many years and will be taking a well – earned rest now.  We welcome Kamilla who will be joining us.

We thank Louise Fox, Jan Powley, Julie Hoult, Pat Roome, Karen Baines, Janet Horwood  and Debra Thatcher for Christmas arrangements.

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
A heartfelt thanks to all who participated in our very moving and thought provoking service.

ROTAS FOR 2025
There is still time to volunteer.  Please speak to Debra Thatcher about opportunities at the church.

 

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CHURCH SERVICES IN DECEMBER

Please see below the Church Services that will be held in December. They will commence at  09:30 am unless otherwise stated.

December 8th – Holy Communion

December 15th – Morning Prayer

December 22nd Family Carol Service – 4:00 pm

December 25th – Holy Communion by Extension

 

Please do join us.

 

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MINUTES OF RPC MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 13TH 2024

Please find below the link to the Minutes taken at the last Ridlington Parish Council meeting which was held on Wednesday, November 13th in the Village Hall.

Draft RPC Minutes 13.11.24

These can also be accessed from the website under the heading “Minutes, Agendas and Accounts”.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

RIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

 

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that as a result of the resignation of Debra Thatcher, a vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for Ridlington Parish Council.

If by 5 December 2024 (14 days* after the date of this notice), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

 

MARK ANDREWS RETURNING OFFICER
Date: 15 November 2024

 

* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, day of the Christmas break, of the Easter break or of a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.
“The Christmas break” means the period beginning with the last week day before Christmas Eve and ending with the first week day after Christmas Day which is not a bank holiday, “the Easter break” means the period beginning with the Thursday before and ending with the Tuesday after Easter Day, and “a bank holiday break” means any bank holiday not included in the Christmas break or Easter break and the period beginning with the last weekday before that bank holiday and ending with the next week day which is not a bank holiday.

Notice of Vacancy – D Thatcher – November 24

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MONTHLY WALK – NOVEMBER 30th

Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (30th November) with a walk followed by light refreshments with a Scottish twist.

Meet in the church porch at 10:00.

Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend