The church has some building works coming up in the next two years – take off the inappropriate plaster where the damp is getting in and make good.

Needless to say we are looking for grant funding but this opportunity has arisen through the church’s insurers – they have a draw with a prize of £1,000.

Wouldn’t it be great if we could secure this for Ridlington?

To do your bit, please can you use the link below and vote for Ridlington Parochial Church Council, an exempt charity.

https://movementforgood.com/#nominateACharity

 

Thanks in anticipation,
Debra Thatcher

Not the best known of his works but A.L. Rowse’s “Bosworth Field and the War of the Roses”, published in 1966, continued his successful writing career.  He was renowned for his “academic boldness” – some of his conclusions on the events leading to the War of the Roses and his account of the reigns of the late Medieval English Kings would be challenged these days – but it was interesting enough particularly as his second great passion, Shakespeare, is reflected in a chapter on the history plays.

More blood and gore but not of the historical type – Simon Brett’s “Blood at the Bookies” is a well written whodunnit which I enjoyed.

The third book for this month is another in the Hamish Macbeth mysteries by M.C. Beaton “Death of a Macho Man” – well plotted and written as usual but not one of my favourites.

Debra Thatcher

 

With the cost-of-living crisis affecting every household it is even more important to support the work of the Food Bank if you are able: all donations are gratefully received.

These items are requested: UHT milk (blue or green), sponge puddings and custard; pot noodles; tinned carrots; sugar; toothbrushes; ladies’ toiletries; shaving gel and pump hand soap.