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FOOD BANK COLLECTION

The next collection date is July 23rd.

A particular plea has been made for colouring books, pencils and blowing bubbles to provide activities for the school holiday period.

Your continued support of this worthwhile project is gratefully received.

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CALL CONNECT – AN ON DEMAND BUS SERVICE SERVING RUTLAND COMMUNITIES

Callconnect is an on-demand bus service – available to all on a pre-booked basis. Launched on 31 March 2025, the service currently operates throughout zone 1 in Rutland and our ‘book a bus’ service is scheduled according to passenger journey requests, giving flexibility to travel to your timetable. Download the app or call the booking line to begin your journey!

On-demand bus travel will be fully rolled out across the county from 4 August 2025, adding zones 2 and 3, helping to connect villages with main bus routes, which then provide onward travel to larger destinations.

The offer of free travel on all on-demand buses is also being extended until 31 March 2026, so there’s no better time to get on board.

Book via the APP – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/callconnect-drt/id1570127068
or
by phone – 0345 – 234 3344

Zone 3 will service Ridlington and will stop at the Bus shelter on Top Road.

The attached link will give you access to the Callconnect web page which will have Frequently Asked Questions and where you can also download the Callconnect flyer. https://www.rutland.gov.uk/rutland-buses/callconnect

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PRESTON, RIDLINGTON AND WING ANNUAL FLOWER AND PRODUCE SHOW

Will be held in Preston Village Hall on Saturday, August 2nd.

It is the time to start sowing, planting, growing and creating.

Schedules will be available from Jeffy Wood email – jeffywood1@gmail.com or Mobile – 07736 6680232

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Starting this month with “What the Dog Saw” a compilation of articles by Malcolm Gladwell first published in The New Yorker; well crafted, entertaining and informative.

Two novels written by “insiders” also available – “Post Mortem” a debut crime novel by Kate London, a detective in the Met and “Beyond Forgiveness” by former solicitor Caro Fraser where a family’s complacency is shattered by a bequest in a will.

Lastly, “The Church Bizarre” another selection of light verse with cartoon illustrations.

 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The annual strim and rake of the churchyard followed by a ploughman’s lunch.

Date yet to be fixed but if you think you might be able to spare an hour or a couple of hours to help, please let Debra Thatcher know.

 

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RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE

This link will direct you to the latest Rutland County Council update for July.

https://mailchi.mp/3a3346544d6f/yourrutland-14193541?e=85edba0215

There is important information about the Local Government Reorganisation.  Should you wish to get involved or share your views, you can still do so before July 20th.

 

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AUGUST – SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS

Last year we held  “SUNDAY TEAS”. It was so successful, that we plan to do it again, so save the dates.  We look forward to welcoming you with some lovely homemade delights – sandwiches, scones, cakes and plenty of tea and coffee.

The dates and times are from 3:00pm – 5:00pm on

Sunday, August 10th
Sunday, August 17th
Sunday, August 24th
Sunday, August 31st

This is a fundraiser for our Village Hall, Playing Field and Church, so please, if you can support, that would be most appreciated. Do bring friends and family along all are welcome. You won’t be disappointed!

If anyone would like to help in any way, please contact Karen or Debra.

Many thanks and look forward to you joining us for a nice “cuppa” tea.