Please find attached the Notices of Elections for all County Wards and Parish Councils.

Notice of Election – County 2023

Notice of Election – Parish 2023

 

Kind Regards,
Jeremy Barnes MBE AEA (Cert).| Electoral Services Manager
Rutland County Council
Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP
Tel: 01572 758385 | Ext: 8385 | F: 01572 758307
email: jbarnes@rutland.gov.uk
www.rutland.gov.uk

In May 2023, all County and Parish Councillors will stand down after 4 years of service and a re-election will take place.

There are 7 Councillors for Ridlington so if 7 or less apply to be Councillors then they will be automatically re-elected. If more than 7 persons apply, then there will be a Village election on 4th May 2023.


Ridlington Parish Council meet formally four times a year in the village hall. There are a few other occasions when meetings are called for other matters such as planning applications. This is not an onerous role you would be undertaking. There is a professional paid clerk who manages the Parish Council.

 

If you would like to know more about the role please speak to one of the current Councillors or visit the Village website: ridlingtonparishcouncil.org
Thank you, Dave Johnson Chairman.

With a growing number of referrals, gaps are appearing on the shelves.

 

The next collection from the church porch will be on 22nd March – please continue to give generously – jam, spread, UHT milk (blue and green), long-life sponge puddings, tinned potatoes, smash, microwaveable rice sachets, crackers, crispbreads, shower gel, pump hand soap and non-bio washing pods/tablets requested.

Thank You.

 

WALK – Saturday, 18th March

Want to get some air into your lungs before the finale of the Six Nations Rugby Tournament?

A walk in the area of Ridlington has been organised and will start at 9:30 am leaving from Ridlington Church porch.  Light refreshments afterwards will be available at 3 Main Street.

Not up for the walk? Join us for coffee – please let Debra know.

Easter Sunday falls on April 9th this year.

If you wish to donate to the Easter Lilies in memory of a loved one,  please give your donation to Louise Fox at The Old Rectory.

 

Get involved with the celebrations for the Coronation of His Majesty The King which will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, London when we will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort.

Residents in Ridlington will have the chance to come together in the village to celebrate the Coronation of the new Monarch.

 

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Following the success of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, I thought it would be lovely if Ridlington were to take part and have some kind of event in the village on Sunday 7th May to celebrate the King’s Coronation. The Parish Council have kindly approved some funding to support such an event.

I’m not aware if Ayston are planning anything, so thought I would ask if they would also like to join in with our  Ridlington event? I am happy to organise with support, as before, so am looking for ideas and/or offers of help. Ideas could range from street party to bring your own picnic…

I would be grateful if you would let me know if:
1. You think this is a good idea
2. You have any suggestions
3. If you can offer help/support however great or small

Please join us at Chimney Cottage on:  Friday 10th March at 2:00 pm

for an initial discussion/planning meeting – or just to listen in and have a cuppa amongst friends!

If you are aware of anyone else who might like to receive this information, please let me know, or forward this message to them.

 

Many thanks,
Anne Harvey
mobile 07751 079775

Beautifully written, the novel “The Heroes’ Welcome” by Louisa Young describes  the lives of two couples and how the ravages of war are worn.  Both men wounded in WWI – one physically and the other psychologically.  I recommend this book.

Written by Michael Wilson who worked as a doctor, a priest and university lecturer “A Coat of Many Colours – Pastoral Studies of the Christian Way of Life” reviews and comments on the personal and social effects of science and technology on modern life.  Although written in 1988 there is much in this book particularly the section on Living Faith which speaks to us today.

A series of murders – yes, another Hamish Macbeth murder mystery- “Death of a Liar”.  One of the more recent M.C. Beaton books with a good plot: enjoyable if this is your genre.

 

We are pleased to welcome Chris and Katrina to their new home in Ridlington and we hope that they will be very happy here.

The Ridlington Singers were delighted to welcome Katrina to the alto section.

Margie Wall