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Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor

RIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

 

Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that because of the resignation of Jamie Richardson, a vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for the said Parish Council.

If by 9 September 2021 (14 days* after the date of this notice), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP by TEN electors for the said Parish, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

MARK ANDREW
RETURNING OFFICER

Date: 20 August 2021

* In computing any period of time for this purpose, a Saturday, Sunday, day of the Christmas break, of the Easter break or of a bank holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning must be disregarded.

“The Christmas break” means the period beginning with the last week day before Christmas Eve and ending with the first week day after Christmas Day which is not a bank holiday, “the Easter break” means the period beginning with the Thursday before and ending with the Tuesday after Easter Day, and “a bank holiday break” means any bank holiday not included in the Christmas break or Easter break and the period beginning with the last week day before that bank holiday and ending with the next week day which is not a bank holiday.

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FOOD BANK COLLECTION – AUGUST 18TH

Many thanks to everyone in the village who continue to support the work of the FOOD BANK . Our help is vital.

The next collection is on Wednesday, August 18th. 

We continue to be asked for donations of crackers, cheese, biscuits, long life sponge puddings, sugar, noodles, pump hand soap, shampoo, washing up liquid and deodorant.

Thank you.

Debra Thatcher

 

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VISIT OF HIGH SHERIFF OF RUTLAND TO RIDLINGTON

David Wood, Rutland’s High Sheriff and his wife Jeffy are visiting the village on the morning of Friday, August 6th. His day will start from 10:00 am onwards with a coffee and then they will be walking  around the village starting from the Church, then onto the Village Hall, and then up to the Playing Fields. So if you see a delegation walking around (hopefully the rain will hold off) do come out to welcome them and feel free to talk about your views on biodiversity and climate change and how you see our village able to make an impact, albeit it on a small scale but proactive.

On his appointment to office David indicated he wished to visit every village and the two towns in Rutland to meet members of the community and given the relevance of climate change, to see what initiatives people are taking up in terms of biodiversity and sustainability.

David has indicated that the three most biodiverse villages will be given a tree to plant.

I am sure that everyone will make David and Jeffy most welcome.

Debra Thatcher

 

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CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE

In June, 9 volunteers held a bio blitz of the Churchyard. It was an enjoyable way to understand the biodiversity that was co-existing in and around St. Mary Magdalene & St. Andrew Church in Ridlington.

We have put together a list of what we discovered and hope you find it of interest too.

MAMMALS: Common Pipistrelle Bat

BIRDS: (in or over the churchyard) Red Kite, Blackbird, Starling, Wood Pigeon, House Sparrow, Swift, Jackdaw, House Martin, Swallow

MOTHS: (23 of 12 species) Common Marbled Carpet, White Ermine, Small Magpie, Heart and Dart, Common Swift, Light Brown Apple Moth, Bee Moth, Common Wainscot, Mottled Rustic, Middle-barred Minor, Dark Arches, Rustic Shoulder-knot and three caterpillars (unidentified)

INVERTEBRATES: Red-tailed Bumblebee, Honey Bee, Common Rough Woodlouse, Pill Woodlouse, Earthworm, Spiders (various small), Beetles (various small), Ground Beetle, Slug, Snail, Black Garden Ant, Flies (assorted)

TREES: Lime, Elder, Laburnum, Holly, Yew, Cedar of Lebanon, Walnut, Apple (8 heritage varieties)

PLANTS: Ivy, Orange Hawkweed, Ivy- leaved Speedwell, Dandelion, Germander Speedwell, Greater Stitchwort, Daisy, Common Sorrel, Rosebay Willowherb, Groundsel, Herb Robert, Slender Thistle, Meadow Buttercup, Few-leaved Hawkweed, Black Medick, Cowslip, Black Knapweed, Yellow Rattle, Meadow Cranesbill, Hedge Parsley, Feverfew, Hogweed, Stinging Nettle, Foxglove, Creeping Buttercup, Cleavers, Common Vetch, Lady’s Mantle, Bramble, Aquilegia, Dog Rose, Wood Avens, Dog Violet, Pignut, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Grass, Ribwort Plantain, Creeping Bent, Fat Hen, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Rock Rose, Primrose, White Clover, Oxeye Daisy, False Oat Grass, Yorkshire Fog, Welsh Poppy, Wild Garlic, Creeping Thistle, Dovesfoot Cranesbill, Smooth Sowthistle, White Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle, Coltsfoot, Ground Elder, Stemless Thistle,Curled Dock, Mallow, Creeping Cinquefoil, Yarrow, Catsear, Biting Stonecrop, Sheep’s Sorrel, Common Mouseear, Pale Toadflax, Black Horehound, Ragwort.

 

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RPC (Planning) Meeting – August 3rd 2021

You can view the Minutes from the RPC (Planning) meeting that was held on August 3rd 2021 by clicking on the following link… Minutes – planning 03.08.21

 

 

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LAND’S END TO JOHN O’GROATS: an update from Anne Harvey

I cannot believe the donations keep coming in and I am now not far off raising £1000 in total. I am overwhelmed by such generosity and will be getting in touch with you all individually to say a massive thank you!

If you would still like to donate by cheque or cash, please drop it off at Chimney Cottage, or via Just Giving:

Anne Harvey is fundraising for St Mary Magdalene & St Andrews Church Ridlington (justgiving.com)

Anne Harvey is fundraising for Cancer Research UK (justgiving.com)

With my heartfelt thanks,
Anne Harvey

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CHURCH NEWS – AUGUST 2021

Church cleaning rota: Thank you, this month, to: Julie Hoult; Louise Fox; Ruth Lees;

Church flowers: Thank you, this month, to: Jo Fairley; Jackie Ike; Victoria Bullimore;

Churchyard mowing: Thank you this month,  to Harry Baines.

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BAINES’ BAKE-OFF CHALLENGE

This turned out to be a successful event and a Big Thank you go to Karen and Richard Baines for organising it. There were 8 entries to the competition and £57.00 was raised towards the Church fund.

Judging took place on Sunday, July 4th and the winners were as follows:

1st prize: Bella Fox

2nd prize: Steve Fox

3rd prize: Jan Powley

 

There was such great interest in testing our baking skills across all age and gender groups that another challenge was requested.

A “Christmas Chocolate Yule Log” perhaps??  Who knows! Stay tuned for details of the next event when all will be revealed.