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VILLAGE HALL NEWS

Some people have asked if there could be another Safari Supper. The Village Hall Trustees are happy to organise this for a summer event, but before we get into the finer details we need a minimum of 4 people to host the main course and a further 4 people to host the dessert course both catering for 6 guests. No starter course, but bubbly & nibbles in the village hall before moving off.

If you can host for a course please let Pat Roome know on 01572 821416

 

Our next Coffee Morning is at 10.30 – 12noon  –  Friday 23rd May

 

 

 

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CHURCH NEWS

CHURCH SERVICES – all at 9:30am
4th May – Morning Prayer
11th May – Holy Communion – the Venerable Fiona Windsor.  Collection for Christian Aid
25th May – Morning Prayer for Rogation Sunday.

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
All welcome to attend – 11th May at 10:45 in the church.  Church reports will be presented.  Vacancies for two churchwardens, secretary, treasurer.

THANKS TO
All who helped and supported  our two Souper Saturdays.  We raised £306 in total to be shared between the church and Save the Children
All who helped with the churchyard tidy and church spring clean; and
The flower arrangers for such beautiful Easter arrangements.

FOOD BANK COLLECTION
The updated “wanted list” is anticipated, please check the church porch and continue to give so generously.

 

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RIDLINGTON SPRING GARDENS SAFARI

“Talking Gardens” invites you to ‘Ridlington Spring Gardens Safari’ on 31st May 2025.  This is a community event, not a fundraiser. Your £5.00 ticket will include entry to all the open gardens and refreshments.

2:00 pm START prompt please. Everyone will meet at ‘Hollygate House’ (Chris and Jo) where Prosecco and canapés will be served before exploring the gardens. From 4:30 pm onwards there will be tea, coffee, cream teas and cakes for all to enjoy – and the opportunity to talk about the beautiful gardens.

All attending will receive a ‘safari map’ to minimise the risk of individuals getting lost!  It’s a jungle out there…
Duration – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Price per person £5.00
RSVP by 10th May 2025 to talking.gardens@btinternet.com  or let anyone of us know you will be coming.

Jackie and Shelagh will collect the monies from 17th May 2025

No dogs other than assistant dogs.
Regrettably none of the gardens are wheelchair friendly.
Other than at the start and end of the event there will be no refreshments available.
There will be no toilet facilities available at any of the open gardens.

We do hope you will join us for what should be a most enjoyable afternoon exploring some of Ridlington’s beautiful gardens.

Kindest regards,
Shelagh, Jackie and Jo

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

·      4th – 10th May is International Compost Awareness Week and appreciation of healthier soil.  We’ll be looking at how to better compost green waste in the churchyard;

·      Sunday, 11th May 10:30am – Annual Parochial Church Meeting in the church to receive reports, elect officers etc…

·      Tuesday, 20th May is World Bee Day appreciating the crucial role of bees and pollinators in agrifood systems and the health of ecosystems.  Come and look at our “pollen bar” in the churchyard and see how many “buzzies” you find;

·      Saturday, 7th June at 10:30 – Churches Count on Nature, our annual bio blitz in the churchyard.  Help us check whether our management plan works;

·      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.

ART EXHIBITION – May 18TH

Jo Fairley and her friends are holding an Art Exhibition at Stone Cottage, Main Street. It is a two day event of which Saturday, May 17th is by invitation only, while Sunday, May 18th is open to all from 11:00 – 4:00 pm.

Everyone is  welcome to pop in to see the talented art which is being exhibited. The poster below provides more detail of the event.

If you have any questions and would like to contact Jo, please send her an email –  joannafairley@gmail.com

 

POP UP SHOP – MAY 3RD

Hi All,

We will be having fresh lamb for our May Pop-up Shop.  Half or Whole Lambs can be ordered, they are £110 per half.  £220 per whole lamb.  Please also feel free to order any specific joints or cuts of lamb that you require. Frozen Beef and Venison available too. There will be a limited amount of fresh pork on the day too.

May 3rd   –   11:00 – 2:00pm
Home Farm
Preston Lane
Ayston, Oakham
Rutland
LE15 9BL

As always, any queries or orders give me a ring or send me a message.

Scott & Scott (Ayston) Ltd
Sue 07803 000 465

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BELLRINGING OPEN DAY – BRAUNSTON

Braunston are having a Tower Open Day on Saturday 3rd May.

See the attached poster for more information.

Please circulate widely

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VE DAY 90TH ANNIVERSARY BELL RINGING

Join in the National celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8th May 2025 – come to the parish church to listen to the bells being rung between 5.15 and 5.45pm.  Tea and cake to be served.

Debra