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AGE UK DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

Please find below the link for the December 2021 Age UK newsletter for Rutland.

Rutland News December 21

Please share the newsletter with friends, neighbours, and anyone else you think might be interested.

If you have any questions, please let us know. Many thanks

Penny & Yvonne

Penny Stimpson & Yvonne Rawlings
Development Workers
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
13 High Street East
Uppingham
LE15 9PY

Penny:-  Phone: 01572 822 171 or Mobile: 07715 960 167
Yvonne:-  Phone: 01572 823 942 or Mobile : 07738 820 910
Email: Yvonne.rawlings@ageukleics.org.uk

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VILLAGE HALL COFFEE MORNING

 

At the Coffee Morning on December 3rd a £123.50 was raised for the Hall funds.

A big thank you to all those who attended, baked a cake or made a donation. The next Coffee Morning will be held in the spring and a date for this event will be forthcoming.

Pat Roome

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PETERBOROUGH HOMELESS COLLECTION

Life returns slowly to a sort of normal which means that the streets are once again home for many people. Lockdown de-cluttering helped to build up store of clothing and camping items, but these are now being depleted once more. My Peterborough contact has been in touch with a list of the present requirements, and she has also stressed how grateful the organisation is for the donations they receive from Ridlington.

There are many calls on us for help from many different directions I know, but if you can spare any of the listed items, they will be gratefully received and put to very good use.

Thank you for your continued support.

SLEEPING BAGS
2-PERSON TENTS (not pop-up as these are not weatherproof and they blow away)
YOGA/CAMPING MATS
TRAINERS WITH GOOD SOLES   SIZES 8 – 10
TORCHES
STOVES
ANYTHING CAMPING RELATED

 

CLOTHING
Men’s jeans 30” – 32” waist
M/L joggers or similar
Winter/waterproof coats M/L
New/unused boxers medium
New/ unused socks
Neither duvets nor pillows can be accepted I’m afraid

 

Margie & Martin Wall
8 East Lane
Ridlington
Mobile – 07928378668
Tel.:  01572 821397

 

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Probably best known for his book “Atonement” Ian McEwen won the Booker Prize in 1998 for “Amsterdam” – a fast paced novel, well planned and executed, although I found the ending predictable.  He also wrote “The Innocent”, a mid Cold War espionage drama.  Some scenes/chapters will not be to everyone’s liking – graphic detail of sex and violence.

Also, this month, “The Black Violin”, a translation of Maxence Fermine’s second novel, dealing with the trials and tribulations of finding inspiration for music – the perfect opera.  Critics are divided over the book – some decry its simplicity, but I enjoyed it although found the occasional typo took the shine off my enjoyment.

Books are available to borrow from the back of the church.  If you would like to buy any, please make a donation to church funds.

Many thanks,
Debra Thatcher.

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CHRISTMAS SOCIAL NIGHT – DECEMBER 17TH 2021

Ridlington Village Hall

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL NIGHT

Friday December 17th
7.00 pm till 11.00 pm

After a few years of not having the “BAR” open,  the Village Hall will host a Social Night on Friday 17th December, a chance to come along for as long as you want, meet with friends and make new ones. Children very welcome. The bar will be open from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm.

There will be a good selection of bottled Ales/Lager/Cider & Red & White Wine each at £3.00 per glass. Children’s soft drinks free. Enjoy complimentary nibbles and crisps. The event is licensed.

No need to buy a ticket but it would be nice to know if you may be coming.

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact

Pat & Dave Roome
Tel.:  01572 821416
Email – davr333@btinternet.com

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CHURCH NEWS

Church cleaning rota: thank you, this month, to: Suzanne Baines; Ruth Lees;

Church flowers rota: Christmas – Louise Fox; Liz Simpson; Jane Moubray; Jan Powley; Sue Hatcher; Karen Baines; Debra Thatcher; Pat Roome (there are no flowers in church throughout Advent)

Front of House Rota: (new): Anne/David Harvey; Louise/Steve Fox; Richard/Debra Thatcher; Margie/Martin Wall;

Vacancies: there is still a vacancy for a Church Warden and for new members to join the PCC. If you are interested, please contact Pippa Madgwick or Jes Salt.

 

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VILLAGE HALL CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING

There will be a Christmas Coffee Morning held at the Village Hall on Friday, December 3rd from 10:30 – 12:30. 

We look forward to welcoming you for a pre-Christmas tasting of those well tried and tested Yuletide delights.

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CHRISTMAS WISH LIST FOR THE FOOD BANK

Please continue to demonstrate your generosity by donating to Rutland Food Bank. There will be collections from the church porch on Wednesday, 24th November and Wednesday, 8th December, Wednesday, 22nd December. Please place your donations in the boxes.

In the hope of being able to put together small Christmas hampers we have been asked to supply:

UHT milk (blue or green)
Tinned ham or chicken
Crackers, cheese biscuits, crisp breads
Pringles
Savoury snacks
Small chocolate treats
UHT juice
Bottles of squash
Long-life sponge puddings
Christmas biscuits
Toiletries, especially small gift sets

 

Alternatively, donations may be made to CAF Bank –
Account name: Rutland FoodBank
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account Number: 00034016

 

We are told that there is no need to supply mince pies, Christmas puddings, baked beans, pasta, soup, cereal, tea or coffee because stocks are high.

Your generosity throughout 2021 has been amazing – my thanks to everyone.

Thank you,
Debra Thatcher