Charles Veal of Main Street,  Ridlington, sadly passed away after a long period of ill health on Sunday 27 March 2022.

A private funeral for family and close friends only, will be held in Peterborough on Thursday 28 April.

The cortège will be leaving the village at 1.15 pm and villagers are welcome to gather near the house and along the road as a mark of respect and a last farewell. This gesture will be much appreciated by the family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Charles’ widow Barbara, his son, daughter and their respective families. May he rest in peace.

 

Events to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are shaping up nicely for Ridlington. More details will be published in the run up to the Bank Holiday weekend, but the outline plan is as follows:

Church Service – Morning Prayer will be held at 9.30am on Sunday 5 June, led by Graham Madgwick

Church Flowers – the church will be beautifully decorated with a red, white and blue flower theme

Street party Sunday 5 June 2-4pm – this will be held on Main Street outside the Village Hall. Bring your own food, tablecloth and ‘mismatched’ crockery; wear red/white/ blue and a crown or tiara. Tea will be served from the Village Hall along with music, including the National Anthem and some of the Queen’s favourites tunes

·      ‘Bake a cake/pudding for the Queen’ competition – with 1st/2nd/3rd prizes

·      Plant a tree for the Jubilee

·      Traditional games for children

Posters and Invitations will be delivered to all households. If you would like any further details or can offer any help either before or on the day, no matter how great or small, please contact Anne Harvey at Chimney Cottage or 07751 079775 or acharvey@hotmail.co.uk

Thinking ahead to the Queen’s Jubilee in June, it would be lovely if Ridlington were to take part and have some kind of event in the village.

I am happy to organise with support, so am looking for ideas and/or offers of help. Ideas could range from street party to bring your own picnic… I would be grateful if you would let me know if:

1. You think this is a good idea

2. You have any suggestions

3. If you can offer help/support however great or small

Also, if you are aware of anyone who might like to receive this information, please let me know.

Many thanks,
Anne Harvey