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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Gripped from the first page!  So pleased this book was recommended to me – “Three Hours” by Rosamund Luxton – a thriller describing a school under siege during a violent snow storm. You won’t want to put it down – one of the best books I have read in a long time.

If scholarly biography rather than thrillers is more up your street, try “The Short Life and Long Times of Mrs Beeton” by Kathryn Hughes. You’ll learn a lot about the chasm between the public and private lives of Mrs Beeton and her husband, be fascinated by the ups and downs of his publishing business and the insight into Victorian society.

Lastly, “What’s the Use”, a collection of humorous poems with cartoon illustrations poking gentle fun at the Church of England.  The poems “On Pleasing Everybody”  and “Never Right” are particular favourites and “Anglican Noah’s Ark” makes me anxious about our proposed pet service!

 

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CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE – CANCELLED

After looking at the forecast for Saturday Jacky Morell and I have decided that it would be for the best to cancel the Churches Count on Nature scheduled for Saturday June 7th. We apologise for this last minute cancellation.

However, in the meantime, on June 4th we decided to spend an hour and a half looking at lichen and insects so we will have something to add to our records.  The exciting news is that we now also have swifts in the church for the second year running.

We will advise if another date will be planned or not later in the season.

Debra Thatcher

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MONTHLY WALK

Friday, 13th June at 5:45/6:00pm

Our annual excursion to, and private tour of, Hebe’s Wood to admire the orchids followed by a bring your own picnic in a new venue.  For details of how to join us, please speak with Karen Baines or Debra Thatcher.

POP UP SHOP – SCOTT & SCOTT

Hi All,

Please see attached poster for details.  We will have most cuts of beef to buy fresh on Saturday and then it will be frozen and available at future shops, or please feel free to text or phone me if you would like to come and buy meat at another time if it is more convenient than coming to the Pop Up.

Also, Home Made Frozen burgers, Beef, Lamb and Mint, Pork and Apple and Venison. The Venison Burgers are  made with Gluten free ingredients, BUT they are made in a kitchen that contains and uses allergens.)

Frozen lamb and venison are available too.

Pop Up Shop Beef 07.06.25 pdf

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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CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE

 7th June at 10:30am

Help needed with our annual bio blitz of the churchyard – plants recorded recently so birds, insects, butterflies, lichen and moss to be done.  No previous experience needed.  Light refreshments will be available.

POP UP SHOP – SCOTT & SCOTT

Hello All

Our next pop-up shop will be held on 7th June, at Home Farm, Ayston from 11am to 2pm.  As always, open other times by appointment.  We also have a lovely litter of Black Fell Terrier Puppies (Izzy’s Family to those that know her)  and if the weather is kind will be on the lawn for you to look at.

This month we will be selling fresh beef.  It is a Limousin x heifer that was born here on the farm at Ayston, reared with care and attention to detail,  by the Family  We are a High Herd Health and Welfare Herd,  Our Cattle and Sheep are pasture fed,  Dry aged for 28 days to ensure tenderness and quality of the meat.

If you would like to order a specific joint cut to your requirements, please let me know before Wednesday 28th May and I will ask our Artisan Butcher to cut accordingly.  I am happy to help with the size of joint required to feed your family and friends.

We will have available to order, or just come and browse on the day, the following cuts.  Fillet, Sirloin, Picanha, Rump Steaks, Minute Steaks (Frying Steak)  Also, Bavette, Flat Iron and Denver Steaks.  There will be fillets of beef, Rib, Cote de Boef, Sirloin, Topside. Brisket Joints both rolled and flat for smoking or just a lovely, tasty pot roast or pulled beef?  how about some tender stir fry,? Of Course, we will have the everyday staples of Mince, Diced Stewing Steak, Braising Steak, Shin Beef on and off the bone. Also, short ribs (Love them or loath them?)  They are a bit like marmite!

If you can think of another cut you would like, please do let me know and I will investigate.

Ideas for the BBQ!

We will also have available Frozen Beef Burgers, Lamb and Mint Burgers, Venison Burgers ( No Gluten, BUT produced in a kitchen that has Gluten in it!), and Pork and Apple Burgers.  We have Racks of Lamb, lovely from the BBQ or oven, and so quick to cook and impressive to serve, although I always recommend resting before serving.  Home-Produced Lamb and Venison cuts from the freezer.

I also hope to have some Launde Farm Bacon which is also very popular, it can be ordered or take pot luck on the day.

I am always available to help with recipes and cooking tips, be it on the day or at any other time.

Any questions give me a ring or email and I will get back to you.

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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CHURCH NEWS

CHURCH SERVICES – all at 9:30am
1st June – Morning Prayer
15th June – Holy Communion – Rev Canon Brian Withington
22nd June – Morning Prayer.
All welcome to the services and refreshments afterwards.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL – (“PCC”)
Thanks to all who attended our Annual Parochial Church Meeting to hear reports.  The PCC continues to be made up of Richard Allen, Louise Fox, Steve Fox, Debra Thatcher (ex-officio, churchwarden), Richard Thatcher and Margie Wall. Thanks expressed to all who volunteer or help in any way.

FOOD BANK COLLECTION
The next collection date is 25th June.  Your continued support of this project is gratefully received.

CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE – 7th June at 10:30am
Help needed with our annual bio blitz of the churchyard – plants recorded recently so birds, insects, butterflies, lichen and moss to be done.  No previous experience needed.  Light refreshments will be available.

MONTHLY WALK – Friday, 13th June at 5:45/6:00pm
Our annual excursion to, and private tour of, Hebe’s Wood to admire the orchids followed by a bring your own picnic in a new venue.  For details of how to join us, please speak with Karen Baines or Debra Thatcher.

VE DAY CELEBRATION
Thanks are due to the band of bellringers (Richard Beadman(c), Ian Bell, Alan Ellis and Sue Baker) who rang in the Ridlington tower to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.  We were pleased they were able to join us for the community tea after ringing.
If anyone would like to know more about bell ringing and are interested in learning please contact Sue via email: suebaker144@gmail.com

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday, 13th September ‘Ride and Stride’ in support of the Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust. Volunteers needed to ride/stride and to welcome visitors to the church.  Please let Debra Thatcher know if able to help.

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RIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS

Please find below the link to access the Ridlington Parish Council Accounts year ending March 2025

RPC AGAR 2024:25 signed

These can also be found on the website under the heading Minutes, Agendas & Accounts