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UPDATE FROM RIDLINGTON PLAYING FIELD TRUSTEES

A ‘Big Thank You’ to everyone who contributed to the success of our fund raising Quiz and Supper Night on the evening of  Friday 17th May. Our thanks go to Andy Hoult who excelled in his role of Quiz Master ably assisted by Julie and those who prepared the delicious supper and helped in the housekeeping. There was such a wonderful buzz in the village hall reflecting the fun time had by all. The final fund raising total came to the amazing sum of £744.70p.

We hope to be planning another Quiz Night in December as a pre-Christmas event. We will confirm the proposed date in due course.

 

Looking to the future: Our mission to create a new children’s play area
A further request to our friends and neighbours who are happy to help us in our mission to create a new children’s play area in the playing field. We would really welcome your input and support. Do let us know if you are able to help especially in regard to the necessary fundraising activities.  Looking forward to hearing from you.

Our email address is: playingfieldtrustees@yahoo.com
Or Tel.: 01572 821440

A ‘Big Thank You’ too, to you all who helped in the removal of the membrane from the decommissioned children’s play area on June 6th. Your efforts were very much appreciated!

 

Ash dieback affected trees
The first stage of work required in the wooded area of the playing field will have been completed on Tuesday 18th June.

Stage One categorises the Priority Tree Work required as identified by our professional arborist following his Arboriculture Tree Management Report.

 

The Ridlington Playing Field annual report
This is available on the Ridlington Parish Council Website.

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

 

A mixed bag, but all enjoyable.  First, an amusing reflection on a busy year of Clarissa Dickson Wright, a true countrywoman, “Rifling Through my Drawers”

Second, Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”, the story of Okonkwo’s great fall, as a young man being compared with his father, a reflection of Igbo culture.

Finally, Tana French’s “The Likeness”, a psychological thriller, well rounded characters, good plot.

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VILLAGE HALL UPDATE

 

Many thanks to everyone who supported the coffee morning on May 24th: a total of £111 was raised for village hall funds.

Coffee Mornings will be held on: 26th July and 27th September

A Social Night will take place on: Friday 13th December

Keep these dates in your diary – all welcome!

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PLAYING FIELD ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS – 2023/2024

To access the Annual Report & Accounts for the Ridlington Playing Field, please click on the links below.

Annual Report – Playing Field Report May 2024 Ruth Lees

Annual Accounts – Playing Field accounts 2024 (1) (5) (3) (8) (3)

 

Alternatively, these can also be access on the website under the heading “Playing Fields – AGM’s & Accounts”

 

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FOODBANK – NEXT COLLECTION

 

Referrals are increasing.

The next collection from the church porch will be on Wednesday, 17th July.

Please continue to give generously.

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THE GREAT MOW

 

The strim and rake of the churchyard will commence at 2:00 pm on Saturday, 27th July followed by a ploughman’s tea.

If you are able to help please let Debra Thatcher know.

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CHURCH FUNDRAISING

AFTERNOON TEAS
Teas will be served on four summer Sunday afternoons (21st July to 11th August) using the village hall facilities. Offers of help to serve, wash up, bake etc to Debra Thatcher.

 

OPEN GARDENS
Open Gardens planned for the afternoon of Sunday, 25th  August.  Offers of gardens, help with car parking and teas etc to Debra Thatcher.

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THANK YOU

THANK YOU

– for kind donations to the ‘For Rutland’ bottle tombola at the Rutland Show

– for participating in the Churches Count on Nature, full results of the bio blitz is on display in the church

– for the idea of a communal herb garden (Rosemary in Manton)

– for assistance in planning and planting the pollen bar funded by a  grant

– to Martin, with assistance from David, for such an informative and interesting talk on the West End gallery musical instruments