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UPDATE – VILLAGE HALL COFFEE MORNING

Just a quick update to let you know that we managed to raise £145.50 at the Coffee Morning held on Friday, September 10th.

Thank you to all who attended and to those who made a cake or who kindly made a donation.

The Trustees of the Village Hall

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FUND RAISER FOR “HELP FOR HEROES”

Fund Raiser for ‘Help for Heroes’

Capt Gary Rutherford RAVC
1st Military Working Dog Regiment
St George’s Barracks Nt Luffenham

Will be giving a talk about the important work his regiment carry’s out and his own experiences over 20 years service which includes tours of duty in Iraq & Afghanistan.

On Friday October 29th – 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
At Ridlington Village Hall

Tickets £12.50 (under 18’s free) includes a glass of Wine or Beer plus nibbles. For a place/s please book by

October 1st (for comfort places are limited) Payment by cheque made out to Help for Heroes or cash

 

David Roome – 5 Main Street, Ridlington, LE15 9AU
Email – davr333@btinternet.com
Tel.:  – 01572 821416

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Murder in a small village? Perhaps you have picked up on the BBC Radio 4 programmes or the TV series based on M.C. Beaton’s amateur sleuth Agatha Raisin and wanted to read some of the novels – now is your chance!

Enjoyable, easy reading modern day whodunnits “Quiche of Death”, “Vicious Vet” and “Potted Gardener” all now available in the church.

Please feel free to borrow any of the books which can be found at the back of the church. If you would like to buy one, please make a donation – monies for the church to be passed to Debra Thatcher.

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CHURCH NEWS

Church Cleaning Rota:
Thank you, this month, to: Karen Baines; Anne Harvey; Jackie Ike.

Church Deep Clean:
The church is due for a ‘deep clean’ weeks commencing Monday 27th September and Monday 4th October – if you are able to offer some time to do a little extra cleaning before the winter, it would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Church Flowers:
Thank you, this month, to: Mary Aldridge; Georgina Van Smirren.

Churchyard Mowing:
Thank you in September to Simon Powell;

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FOOD BANK COLLECTION DATES

We are waiting to hear if the FOOD BANK collections will continue on a fortnightly basis or  whether is will be once a month.

In any event, please continue to donate generously. Washing up liquid, pump hand soap, shampoo as well as long-life sponge puddings have been requested. The boxes will remain in the church porch for you to place your donations in.

Thank you.

 

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RIDE AND STRIDE – HELP REQUIRED

SEPTEMBER 11TH 2021

This bi-annual sponsored event to raise funds for the Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust (and 50% to a nominated church) will take place again this September. If you would like to familiarise yourself with this event and to get more details, please visit –  http://www.rhcpt.co.uk

In order to welcome the fundraisers, be they walkers or cyclists, help is required on the day to sign sponsor forms in the church and to offer refreshments to participants.

If you can help for an hour or two, please contact Anne or David Harvey at Chimney Cottage Tel: 01572 820273.   Many thanks.

 

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VILLAGE HALL COFFEE MORNING

The next Village Hall coffee morning will be held on Friday September 10th from 10.30 to 12:00.

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy once again those deliciously homemade cakes and a warming cup of tea or coffee … let’s hope the weather improves!!

We will, of course, continue to be mindful of the Covid-19 requirements for hygiene, social distancing and masks wearing.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

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RIDLINGTON WALKING GROUP

 

Our  next Walking Group takes place on Wednesday 1st September , leaving at 2:00 pm from outside the Village Hall.

If you are interested in organising or taking part – or would just like more information, please contact Anne or David Harvey on 01572 820 273 or John Morrell on 01572 821 343.