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NOTICE OF VACANCY – OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

RIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

 

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

If by 22 December 2020 (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 ANDREWS RETURNING OFFICER
Date: 2 December 2020

 

* 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.

** If an election is triggered, paragraph 6(2) of the 2020 Regulations applies and a poll to fill the casual vacancy does not take place. Instead the vacancy is filled at the ordinary election on 6 May 2021

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FOOD BANK – COLLECTIONS 2021

I would like to thank everyone for their generosity in donating to the Food Bank collections this year and a special thanks to all who gave items for the Christmas appeal which was collected from the village church on 2nd December.  I know that all the items will be greatly appreciated and will make a huge difference to the recipients.

We will continue to have monthly collections in the New Year and I think this will be in the first week of each month, so we need to start thinking about the January collection at this stage.  The Food Bank has indicated that it is running low on a number of staple items such as UHT milk and juice. Other items requested are:-

  • Fray Bentos (or similar) meat, chicken and cheese pies;
  • Tinned fruit;
  • Sponge puddings;
  • Tinned peas; and
  • Tinned carrots.

Please continue to give generously because there are more and more calls for assistance.

Debra Thatcher

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LANDS END TO JOHN O’GROATS

An update from Anne Harvey

I have registered to take part in the ‘End to End’ Lands End to John O’Groats Virtual Run (874 miles) and hope to raise money for Cancer Research and Church Funds. The event starts on October 26th and ends up to 12 months later. I would be delighted if you would sponsor and support me!

Thank you to those of you who have pledged your support 😊 . I will shortly be setting up Fundraising tabs on Facebook, JustGiving OR you can write a cheque, pay into a bank account – whichever is easiest for you. I am just grateful FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT, so thank you.

Currently, I’m still running/walking through Cornwall but, by the time you read this, I aim to have covered 100 miles! See you in Devon!

Lands End To John O Groats Virtual Run

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HOMELESS COLLECTION – DECEMBER 2020

We have received wonderful support in these last few weeks and I delivered 8 bags of donations in October and I now have 8 more bags! Thank you for your thoughtful contributions.

I have been in touch with the charity organiser who says that the storage facilities are full at the moment. A second lockdown has produced a surge in donations. As a result, I will not be taking donations for the time being as I have very little storage space.

There will be an article in the January Parish magazine updating you on the situation and hopefully I will be able to take delivery of your donations.

Tracey, one of the co-founders of the charity has asked me to thank you for your kindness and says that they really appreciate all that we are doing to help.

Many thanks for your support in helping the homeless

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

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FOODBANK

In order to make Christmas Goody Bags, the following items are kindly requested: Chocolate Oranges/mints/Matchmakers; chutney; jam; chocolate log; gold coins/figures; Christmas napkins; Pringles; snacks; small games e.g. Snap; colouring pencils/sharpeners etc…

Please see the following link for items currently needed: https://rutland.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/

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DOORSTEP CAROLS

THE ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE EVENT 2020

With Carol Services not on the agenda this pandemic year, we had thought to put alternative plans in place that might bring some cheer to our lovely village community.

Doorstep Carols is an event started by Radio Shropshire in the hope that others across the UK will take part.  It takes place on 16th December at 6pm when we hope all villagers might take to their doorsteps as we did for the weekly NHS clapping but instead carol sheets in hand ready to sing out in the hope that Ridlington’s festive dulcet tones may be heard throughout Rutland!

Sadly, the usual Old Rectory Christmas drinks enjoyed after Carols is not going to be an option this year, so we had thought to put together a hamper or two to raffle off on the night to help raise some much needed funds for our beautiful church.

Under normal circumstances folk would often bring a plate or two of Christmas fayre to be enjoyed alongside the mulled wine so we wondered if any of you would be happy to do the same as a contribution to the hamper.  It doesn’t have to be homemade by any means, but anything that is could be attributed to the donor making it more of a fun, communal effort. Suggestions to get the creative juices flowing might be a pot of Christmas chutney or cake, a festive knitted scarf, something to hang on the tree or a Christmas table decoration.  The Foxes will make a start with a selection of drinks to be enjoyed over the festive season.

If you are able to make a hamper donation we would be very happy to receive them from Thursday 3rd December onwards or collected if necessary. Obviously if they are homemade perishables, delivery would need to be on the day or as near to it as possible.  Raffle tickets need to be sold on the day but obviously due to the social distancing required this will be difficult so our suggestion is that on the day of the Carols payment is posted in an envelope in The Old Rectory letterbox on Main St and we will allocate all donations with the appropriate amount of ticket numbers.

We hugely appreciate any contributions and look forward to sharing an Alternative Christmas village event with you all.

Kind Regards,
Louise Fox , Anne Harvey, Margie Wall
On behalf of the PCC.

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Further items have been added to the small storage area which can be delivered on request.  They are as follows:

The Dalai Lama’s  – “My Land and My People” – first published in 1962 and still in print today.  The story of the Dalai Lama’s early life in humble surroundings, his training as a monk in Tibetan Buddhism and his escape to India to lead the Tibetan government in exile following the bloody subjugation of his people by the Chinese government.

Kevin Danaher’s –  “In Ireland Long Ago” – one for social historians or folk with Irish family roots wanting to know more about life in Ireland pre WW2.  An easy read set out under a number of headings including “Thatch and Whitewash” about vernacular architecture and “Our Daily Bread” on traditional bread types.  A charming book.

Bernadine Evaristo’s – “Girl, Woman, Other” – joint winner of the Booker Prize in 2019, shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2020 and still on the Sunday Times bestsellers list – a novel “written” by twelve very different characters on an entwined journey.  A five-star read.

Antonio Iturbe’s  – “The Librarian of Auschwitz” – “A book is like a trapdoor that leads to a secret attic.  You can open it and go inside.  And your world is different.” “Books are extremely dangerous; they make people think” – just two quotations from the International best-selling novel based on the true story of Dita Kraus who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust.  A must read.

Contact Debra Thatcher if you would like delivery – 01572 823910 or debrathatcher@hotmail.com

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MINUTES OF RIDLINGTON PCC – Meeting Nov 18th

Please find below the link to the minutes of the Parish Council meeting that was held via Zoom on Wednesday, November 18th.

Draft RPC Minutes 18.11.20