Thank you to all who have responded and who will be joining us at our Wreath making event on Saturday, November 1st.
We just need a few more to come along to this fun and creative session. So this is a gentle reminder in case you forgot or have changed your mind. For more information on what to expect please click on the following link poppy appeal 2025 – 1C
Once again to those who have responded, many thanks for your support.
Shelagh, Jackie, Jo.
Minutes of the Ridlington Parish Council meeting held on Thursday, September 23rd are now available on the website for viewing. They can be found under the heading Minutes, Agendas and Accounts.
Alternatively, you can access the minutes by clicking on the following link.
Another mixed selection this month so hopefully all tastes covered.
First, who doesn’t love talking about the weather? The Royal Meteorological Society’s Weather A-Z is a must read packed with scientific and geographical information, including some folklore that surrounds certain weather events and how human culture has been affected. Amazing photographs are an added bonus.
For historians, Catherine Curzon’s “Sophia Mother of Kings, the Finest Queen Britain Never had”, a biography of the Electress of Hanover, the granddaughter of James 1, and mother of a dynasty who became heiress presumptive under the 1701 Act of Settlement.
Also, on an historical theme “Mrs Beeton’s Family Cookery” dating from the early 1930’s – packed with information regarding running a household as well as recipes and a glorious section on folding napkins!
Finally, Christopher Fowler’s “Bryant and May On the Loose” – one of the adventures of two golden age detectives in modern day London forming the backbone of the fictional Peculiar Crimes Unit – an enjoyable read for lovers of detective fiction.
Rutland County Council will be promoting their “Waste Less, Recycle More” campaign to ready the public for the introduction of the new dedicated food waste collections from March 2026. This is a legal requirement that they will have to follow.
Bin collections and new bins will be provided.
To know more about this waste collection service and what this will mean for you, please click on the following link
https://www.rutland.gov.uk/bins-waste-recycling/guide-bins/introduction-food-waste
Congratulations to Team Ridlington who won a famous victory in their annual Pétanque challenge, beating Langham at the Horse & Jockey in Manton. The well-earned trophy is seen received here by Peter Richards. 
Team members included Peter; David Harvey; Jamie Madill; John Morrell and Martin Wall.
No pressure next year gentlemen!
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2.
As part of our annual fundraising for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal, we are organising a wreath making demonstration to take place in the Village Hall. We have found a very talented lady locally who would love to share with you what you need in order to create a beautiful wreath or table piece for every occasion.
Please click on the link below to find out more about the event and let us know if you would be interested to join us on the day.
Many thanks,
Shelagh, Jackie, Jo
CHURCH SERVICES – all at 9:30 am
September, Sunday, 7th – Morning Prayer
September, Sunday, 21st – Holy Communion
September, Sunday, 28th – Morning Prayer
All welcome to the services and refreshments afterwards.
FOOD BANK COLLECTION
At the time of going to press we have not yet been advised of the collection date for September but please continue to support generously this local charity.
SECONDHAND SEPTEMBER
With the changing of the seasons why not take the opportunity to clear out and freshen up your wardrobe by donating and buying pre-loved items with local charity shops e.g. LOROS (other charities are available).
Our next monthly walk will be on Friday, 12th September at 5pm. As usual we will meet at the church porch.
A short stroll to start the weekend followed by tea and cake. Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend.
