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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

A follow up to “On the Loose”, “Bryant and May off the Rails” charts the Peculiar Crimes Unit’s pursuit of the fugitive Mr Fox – well written page turner.

One to dip in and out of and plenty to amuse – “The Prime Minister’s Ironing Board and Other State Secrets” by Adam Macqueen recounting true stories from declassified documents in the government archives.

Forget the Da Vinci Code, history this month is covered by Steve Tibble’s work “Templars – the Knights who made Britain” – diplomats, bankers, lawyers as well as fighting for the Holy Land.

And on a more philosophical note, “Conversations about the End of Time” with contributions by Stephen Jay Gould, Umberto Eco and others – thought provoking.

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WASTE LESS RECYCLE MORE CAMPAIGN

Dear Residents,

In preparation for the Rutland County Council “Waste Less Recycle More Campaign” for the new dedicated food waste collection commencing March 2026, we have been given a “Waste Engagement Member Toolkit”  which we would like to share with you. It contains valuable information and links which you might find useful.

Please click on the following link.

Member toolkit Waste Final

The Parish Councillors

 

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FOOD BANK COLLECTION DATE

The next collection date is October 15th from the church porch.

Since April of this year the Oakham based charity has received over 200 referrals and continues to need our support.

Items requested are for packed lunches, cereal bars, small jars of coffee, tinned meat and pies, microwaveable rice sachets, porridge sachets, shaving gel and deodorant.

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ANNUAL SMALLS FOR ALL

The charity has just celebrated its 15th birthday and continues its good work.

Let’s help them continue to “talk pants” – donations of gently worn bras and new (still in packaging with labels) pants to Debra Thatcher at 3 Main Street by 15th October.

 

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MONTHLY WALK

The next monthly walk will be held on Saturday, 11th October.

We will meet at 10:00 am in the church porch. Let’s car share to Uppingham Arboretum to enjoy the sights of autumn followed by light refreshments.

Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend.

 

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WINDOW AND DOOR DESIGN GUIDANCE

Rutland County Council have updated their guidance to Window and Door Designs within the Conservation Areas across Rutland.

This document has been placed as a link on our “Planning Consent” , subheading “Extra restrictions within Ridlington Conservation Area” Page to be found under the heading “Parish Council”.

But for ease of reference,  you can click on the  link to this Guidance document here…https://www.rutland.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-07/draft_window_and_door_design_guidance_spd_june_2025_v1.pdf

 

POP UP SHOP – OCT 4TH

Hi All,

We have fresh lamb this time.  It is not too late to order a specific cut or size of joint, but please let me know by 12 noon on Thursday so I can ask our artisan butcher to prepare it for you. There will be Sourdough although a limited amount and there may be other items and baking but will let you know.

As always, any questions or requests please do let me know.

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

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THANKS DUE

To everyone who helped with the annual strim and rake of the churchyard in September and to those who provided the ploughman’s lunch

Also to Tim and Karen for participating in the Ride and Stride in aid of the Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust and to those on meet and greet duty in the church providing refreshments and encouragement to all the participants.