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RBL POPPY APPEAL 2026 – SAVE THE DATE!

Dear All,

As a yearly fixture in Ridlington’s events diary, this year’s RBL Poppy Appeal will be held on Saturday, November 7th 2026.

So save the date and stay tuned for more details to drop into your Postbox! Your village needs YOU!

EXTRA POP UP SHOP – FEBRUARY 18TH

Hi All,

We have fresh venison coming in on Wednesday, February 18th, so have decided to have an extra Pop-Up Shop this month, from 4.30 – 6.30pm.  If there is a particular cut of venison or size of joint you would like please let me know as soon as possible and our Butcher will prepare it for you.

We will also have sausage and pork and apple burgers freshly made.  As always there will be our Beef, Lamb and Ready Meals available from the freezer.

If you are unable to come on Wednesday but would particularly like some fresh venison, please order it and I will keep it chilled or frozen until you are able to arrange a time to collect.

Any queries as always give me a ring, text or email and I will do my best to help you.

We are hoping to move over to using our community Whats App Group (only phone numbers visible to anyone else on the group NO Names will be attached)  If you would like to add your mobile number to our growing list please do email me with it.

Kind regards,
Sue

Scott & Scott (Ayston) Ltd
Home Farm, Preston Lane, Ayston, Oakham.  LE15 9BL
Tel: 07803 000 465

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MONTHLY WALK

To coincide with National Walk your Dog Day (isn’t that every day?), join us for a short walk on Sunday, 22nd February.

Meet in the church porch at 2:00 pm.  Light refreshments available afterwards – please let Debra know if you intend to come.

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

A refreshed village library awaits you in the Church.

Please feel free to borrow and return books or make a donation to buy any.

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ECO CHURCH – LOVE YOUR YEW WEEK

Save the Date: Sunday, February 15th at 10:30 

As part of the planned maintenance of the churchyard, please come and help remove the ivy from the two yew trees in the churchyard.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

In the spring we will be looking for volunteers to take on the roles of Church Warden, Treasurer and Secretary to the Parochial Church Council – for details, please contact Debra.

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WITH THANKS

We raised £160 by way of donations under the village Christmas card scheme which has been shared between the Church, Playing Field and Village Hall.

To Annie Harvey who has stood down after several years as our village correspondent for the Rutland Water Parish magazine.  A volunteer is needed to fill the role. If anyone is interested, please contact Anne or Debra for more information.

 

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CONDOLENCES

Our condolences go out to the families of Andrew Lount, Jane Moubray and Diana Bryers long-term village residents who have recently passed away and who will be remembered for their contribution and support to our village.