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POPPY APPEAL 2024

We are holding a coffee, tea and cakes afternoon in support of the Royal British Legion’s 2024 Poppy Appeal. Do come and join us, we look forward to welcoming you all.

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2024
Nov 5th 2024 from 14:00 – 16:30 hrs

 

November 11th at 11:00 o’clock is our national day of Remembrance and Reflection for those who fought so bravely to safeguard our democratic values and freedom.

It is for this reason that it is so important not to forget the contribution of these young men and women who have served and sacrificed their lives in World Wars and who continue to do so in ongoing conflicts throughout the world in these unsettled times.

In order to commemorate and to continue to support, do come and join us on Tuesday, November 5th from 14:00 – 16:30 hrs at Ridlington Village Hall, for coffee, teas and delicious homemade cakes.

As with all events, places are limited, therefore if you can, please could you confirm your interest and attendance beforehand to anyone of us, so that we can ensure that there will be enough goodies to go round. If you are unable to attend but would still like to support, please let Shelagh know.

All donations and pledges will go towards supporting the invaluable work of the Royal British Legion. Really hoping you, your friends and family, can make it and looking forward to seeing and hearing from you….

Thank you

Jackie, Jo, Shelagh (07592 590541)
email  – talking.gardens@btinternet.com

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MONTHLY WALK

Following the fun Treasure Trail evening in Uppingham in September we are returning to morning walks with our four legged companions – meet at the church porch on Saturday, 26th October at 10:00.

Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will be attending.

 

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SMALLS FOR ALL

We continue our annual collection of gently worn bras and brand new pants for this charity that works in Africa and the UK.

Donations to be delivered to Debra Thatcher at 3 Main Street by 28th October.

 

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LET’S PLAY DOUGH

Richard and Karen Baines would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who joined us at home to “Play Dough” on Saturday, September 28th.

It was an extremely enjoyable evening which raised £200 for the Playing Field and Church Fund.

Richard demonstrated the making of an unleavened harvest loaf, making bread dough, moulding, baking, showing the difference between various flours, all the while answering questions.

While everyone’s dough creations were rising, and baking we had a supper party, much lifted by liquid refreshment brought by the guests.

 

 

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Another mixed bag – my favourite is Nevil Shute’s last novel “Trustee from the Toolroom”.  He’s a great storyteller and the novel reflects on the modest life of an engineer/technical journalist in the 1950’s who travels across the world on a shoe string to secure the inheritance of his niece.  Who wouldn’t be captivated by a novel that begins with this quote: “An engineer is a man who can do for five bob what any bloody fool can do for a quid”?

“The Silent Boy” by Andrew Taylor is an historical mystery novel set in the time of the French Revolution – well written and plotted.

The third book, “Consolations – the Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words” by the poet David Whyte had good critical write up but it didn’t work for me.  Will it work for you?

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CHURCH NEWS

We continue to hold three church services a month – the first, second and fourth Sunday.  September finished with the highly popular Songs of Praise and thanks are due to everyone who nominated a hymn, attended, sang so well and to Martin for playing for us.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 6TH
Is the date of our Harvest service and so our list of flower arrangers is longer than usual to include those who decorate our windows. This month we thank Nicki Gilbert, Jacky Morrell, Jan Powley, Anne Harvey, Julie Hoult, Pat Roome, Karen Baines, Janet Horwood & Debra Thatcher.

SERVICES
This month are as follows: at the end of Generosity Week our HARVEST FESTIVAL is on 6th October at 6:00pm and will be followed by light refreshments.  As in previous years, we ask for items to be donated to the Food Bank as our monthly collection will be on 9th October.

HOLY COMMUNION
Will be celebrated by Rev Jo Saunders on 13th October at 09:30 and BIBLE SUNDAY will be the focus of our 09:30 service on 27th October.  Please do join us.

 

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SILVER ECO CHURCH AWARD

We are delighted to report that we have achieved the silver award from the charity A Rocha, joining a thousand other churches across the UK. Well done and sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed in any way to our success.

New surveys are being introduced this autumn and we will review the one for the gold award and decide whether we are up for the challenge.  Ideas, expressions of interest and pledges of enthusiasm to Debra Thatcher.

 

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VILLAGE HALL

Big thanks for to all who made cakes and supported the Village Hall Coffee morning on Friday, September 27th. Just over £130 was raised.

A Social Night will take place on Friday 13th December, so keep this date in your diary – all welcome!