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IMPORTANT UPDATE – RIDLINGTON PLAYING FIELD

Here is an update from the Trustees of the Ridlington Playing Field.

For those who may not be aware the village playing field on Top Road is held in Trust for the village by a small body of Trustees currently; Julie Hoult, Mariane Gilkes, Simon Powell and Ruth Lees. The Trustees have a legal responsibility to manage the playing field in the best way they see fit for the benefit of the villagers and a body of Trustees has been doing this since the playing fields were gifted in trust in 1946.

The Trustees really appreciate the enthusiasm of many villagers to engage in the upkeep and enhancement of the field and appreciate the feedback you have given through the survey. To ensure that these collaborations achieve maximum benefit and comply with the legal responsibilities and the conditions therein of the Trustees, we plan to invite villagers to join an Action Group to drive the future sustainability of the playing field, under the direction of the Trustees.

We have had some volunteers already and would welcome further interest from any other villagers keen to participate. Please email Ruth Lees in the first instance –ruthlees123@aol.com

Thank you.

 

The Playing Field Trustees

 

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NEXT RIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

A Ridlington Parish Council meeting will be held next Wednesday, September 22nd @ 7:30 pm at Ridlington Village Hall.

Members of the Public are all welcome to attend.

Please click on the attached link to access the Agenda for this meeting.

RPC Agenda 22.09.21

 

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NEXT FOOD BANK COLLECTION – SEPTEMBER 15TH

The next Food Bank collection will be on Wednesday, September 15th.

Please continue to donate generously to this worthwhile charity.

The village collection point is in the church porch and items requested include: UHT milk; tinned goods – potatoes, carrots, fruit, and meat pies; noodles; long-life sponge puddings; porridge; cereal bars; crackers and cheese biscuits.

Thank you.

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HARVEST FESTIVAL

You are warmly welcomed to give thanks at our Harvest Festival again this year and we look forward to seeing you:

ST MARY MAGDALENE AND ST ANDREW INVITES YOU TO
‘CELEBRATE HARVEST’
on
SUNDAY 3rd OCTOBER at 6:00 PM

All welcome at this annual service of Thanksgiving.

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SMALLS FOR ALL

Reviving the collection made in the autumn of 2019 why not ….

Join us by saying “Pants to Poverty” in the afternoon (from 2.30 pm onwards) on Wednesday, 22nd September at 3 Main Street, Ridlington.

We are collecting on behalf of Smalls for All providing underwear for adults and children in need in Africa and the UK. New pants (still in the packaging) – ladies sizes 8-14, children’s ages 3-15, men’s XS – L (black being the preferred colour). New or gently worn laundered bras.

Please ring Debra Thatcher 01572 823910 or

email: debrathatcher@hotmail.com if you want to make a donation.

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GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK

Dear Villagers,

There will be several events during the GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK which is being held from Sunday, September 19th – 26th 2021 around the County of Rutland.

Please click on the following link to see the different events and and the contacts for each of the events, should you wish to participate in or donate towards.

gbgw schedule of events 21

Thank you

 

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DECORATE YOUR BUSSTOP – RAISING AWARENESS OF OUR BUS NETWORK

In celebration of the Great Big Green Week – have a bit of fun and raise awareness of our bus network

When: Saturday 25th September

Where: A bus stop in your town or village (RCC permission granted)

Prize to be won: afternoon tea for 4 at the Falcon Hotel, Uppingham for the winning bus stop as chosen by the judging panel.

Rules:

  1. Bus stops/station to be decorated on the day ready for judging on Saturday afternoon (time tbc when entrants are known and so a route will be sorted with specific times allocated; to finish at the Oakham Bus Station which is being decorated by the Rutland Youth Council).
  2. Bus stops/station must be returned to original state (all decorations removed) by 09:00 Monday 27th September.
  3. Any attachments/decorations must be temporary – for example no use of paint, Cellotape or other fixings that cause damage.
  4. Decorations to be used which won’t place bus stop/station users at risk.
  5. No interference or damage to the stop or station.

 

All rubbish and decorations must be cleared away at the end of the activity.  Please take care there is no littering as a result of well – intentioned decorating.

Public Access

  1. Be aware/mindful of other bus stop/station users wanting to maintain social distancing.
  2. Do not obstruct or restrict access for anyone wanting to use the bus stop/station or access information inside.

Risk Management

  1. Team leader to be nominated for each team who will be responsible for undertaking a dynamic risk assessment upon arrival at the site and ensuring all volunteers are aware of the guidance below and any additional stop specific risks and necessary mitigating actions.
  2. Ground level only when decorating bus stops – no use of steps/ladders.
  3. Pavement side only to be used when decorating the stops (i.e. not working in the carriage way/road).
  4. Only decorate areas which can be accessed and viewed safely.

 

Notification of entries to listephenson@rutland.gov.uk by Wednesday 22nd September; judging route will be emailed on Friday 24th September.

bus stop decorating

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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