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RIDLINGTON’S HISTORIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

RIDLINGTON’S HISTORIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS  –  a talk by Martin Wall on Friday 14 June at 7.30pm

 

Ridlington Church is very proud of its historic musical instruments, which are displayed on the church’s west wall. These instruments, a violin, a flute, three clarinets and an unusual bassoon, were in  use in the church in the 19th century.

This little band, together with a group of singers, would lead the congregation’s singing from a gallery on the west wall.

Martin’s talk will explain a little of the history of these instruments and how they were used.

 

 

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CHURCH NEWS

PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEMBERS

Following the Annual Parochial Church Meeting the Members of the PCC are – Richard Allen, Louise Fox, Steve Fox, Debra Thatcher (churchwarden), Richard Thatcher and Margie Wall.

 

CHURCH FUNDRAISING – Teas will be served on four  summer Sunday afternoons from July 21st – August 11th. These will be held in the Village Hall using their facilities.  Offers of help to serve, wash up, bake etc to Debra Thatcher.

 

ANNUAL GRAND BOTTLE TOMBOLA –  Sincere thanks for all the generous donations for the “For Rutland Tombola” at the Rutland County Show on 2nd June.

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CHURCHES COUNT IN NATURE

THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK/CHURCHES COUNT IN NATURE

Our annual bug hunt and bio-blitz in the churchyard will start at 11:15 on Sunday, 9th June. 

Please help us to count the birds, moths, butterflies, “creepy crawlies” and plants that combine to create this wonderful, peaceful, bio-diverse space.

Light refreshments will be available.

 

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THE BIG PLASTIC COUNT

 

The crisps have passed the taste test!  The British Crisp Co. use British potatoes, are gluten free and have recyclable packaging.  Not available in supermarkets, sold on-line by the box.

Let Debra Thatcher know if you would like to add to the next order.

 

EARLY JUNE WALK – HEBE’S WOOD BRAUNSTON

EARLY JUNE WALK – Hebe’s Wood Braunston – Tuesday, 4th June at 5:00 pm

By kind invitation of the owners we have been invited to walk in Hebe’s Wood again to enjoy the amazing sight of many orchids in bloom and to round off the evening with a bring your own picnic.  It was a fantastic evening last year and the orchids were beautiful.

Please let Karen Baines or Debra Thatcher know if you would like to join us this year and/or if you need a lift. We’ll meet at Wood Lane Farm, Braunston by the piggeries at 5pm.

Please note the invitation is to guests of the two-legged variety – the dogs will be able to join us on the walk on the evening of 21st June.

 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Great Big Green Week

Please join us on our annual bio blitz of the churchyard on

Sunday, June 9th starting at 11:15

 

The results will enable us to consider potential changes to the management plan.

Please let Debra know if you are able to help.

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RPC ANNUAL ACCOUNTS

To view the Ridlington Parish Council Annual Accounts ending 31 March 2024, please click on the link below.

RPC AGAR 2023:24 signed

Alternatively, you can also view these on the website under the heading – Annual Accounts.

 

 

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RIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL – MEETING DATES

Should you wish to attend the next Parish Council Meetings, which take place in the Village Hall,  the dates are:

Wednesday, September 11th  2024 @ 6:00 pm

Wednesday, November 13th 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Wednesday, February 12th 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Wednesday, May, 14th 2025 @ 6:00 pm