Thank you to all who attended the Parish Council Meeting yesterday.

Please find the minutes to the meeting by just clicking on the link to access it.

Ridlington Annual Parish Meeting 2023

They can also be found under the heading  “Minutes, Agendas and Accounts” on the website.

 

Hello all!

An update for Sunday!

Firstly, Thank You for all offers of help.

  • David and Henry are going to put up gazebos at 10:30 am on Sunday morning (other help welcomed!)
    Also help putting out chairs/tables needed at the same time!
    I have bunting and flags which we could put up on Friday/Saturday/weather dependent!

If you would like to help serve tea/coffee and/or clear up, that would be amazing- thanks for all the offers so far.

  • Jacky, Janet and Ali are providing and delivering games.
  • Tim is taking photographs – time will be 3:00 pm for a whole village photo…
  • Keith is doing a painting.
  • Jackie is putting everything on the website.
  • The quiz is going ahead.
  • I am collecting road closure cones on Friday and returning Tuesday.
    Main Street will be closed from 11:00 – 17:00 hrs on Sunday May 7th.
    Insurance and risk assessment sorted.
  • Jo Fairley is doing the altar flowers.
  • We are doing a letter drop as a final gentle reminder.
  • Dave Roome will  be providing music.
  • Sue has donated 2 mugs for crown/tiara prizes.

All we need now is DRY WEATHER.

41 folk have RSVP so far

So, we’re all set….

We can not confirm a village sign/gate/tree yet, but will move ahead on these after the event. Martin has sent through details of a village sign at circa £4000.

Well done one and all – see you on Sunday

Annie xx

Please find below a Notice and accompanying plan in respect of the Temporary Road Closure in the above areas in Rutland which will come into effect on 15/05/2023 to 16/05/2023.

 

TTRO-23-56 Preston Road, Ridlington

 

Kind regards
Highways
Rutland County Council
Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP
t: 01572 758297 (x8297) |
e: highways@rutland.gov.uk
www.rutland.gov.uk

Please find below the link to the minutes for the Extraordinary RPC meeting which was held on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall.

Draft RPC Minutes 25.04.23

These can also be accessed on the website under the heading – “Minutes, Agendas and Accounts”.

 

Please find below the link for the Agenda for the forthcoming RPC meeting which will be held on Wednesday, May 10th at 7:30 pm.

These can also be accessed on the website under the heading – “Minutes, Agendas & Accounts”.

All members of the public welcome.

RPC Agenda 10.05.23 APM

 

You will all be thrilled to hear that Keith has happily agreed to paint a picture to commemorate the Coronation celebrations.

We are proposing that photographs are taken on the day and he will use one of these (that we choose between us) as his inspiration.

The painting will be done after the event and over the summer, then  framed with a dedication and hung in the village hall.  Fantastic!!!

Is there anyone who could take some really good photos on the day?

Thank you Keith and to John for his excellent idea.

Annie

 

Here is an update on our plans for the Coronation!

The outline plan below is progressing well and you will all receive a flyer through your letterbox this week, with final details!

There is one change to be noted following feedback: many people prefer to ‘bring their own’ picnic (as per the Platinum Jubilee) rather than a bring and share. So the Village Lunch 12:00 – 4:00 pm will now be bring your own (and of course you can always share with your party!)

Please let me know how many of you will be attending so we have an idea of numbers.

Also can you let Dave Roome or me know how many you would like to attend and enter the quiz.

All we need now is SUNSHINE!

The outline plan is as follows:

Friday 5 May –  A Royal Quiz
4 rounds of 15 questions of which 1 is played music. Not a long evening, just nibbles and bring your own drink. £10 per head, all proceeds to Ukraine.

R1 Royal Family past and present
R2 Our Sporting Nation
R3 Great Britain, places & people
R4 Played music with Royal / Great Britain themes

Sunday 7 May – Village Share Lunch 12 – 4pm
A lunch based in and around the Village Hall/grounds and street party style down Main Street (temporary road closure to be agreed, as per the Platinum Jubilee)

Details to be announced, but based on everyone bringing their own dish, plus your own crockery and drinks.
Tea/coffee/squash provided

Red/white/blue/gold dress (optional)
Crown/Tiara competition + prizes
Games for adults and children
Music

Other activities to be confirmed and/or finalised include:
A village photograph taken on the day
A piece of artwork to Commemorate the occasion
An ornamental and traditional village sign featuring the village and the coronation
Oak tree planting on the Village Playing Field (date tbc)

Monday 8 May – The Big Help Out
Volunteers are sought for, for any jobs that need doing around the village.
Please contact Debra Thatcher for details.

An organised wet weather plan will be in place!

Please contact me (Annie) if you can offer help of any kind – small or large. This might include serving tea on the day; setting up/clearing away; mowing, if needed; loan of outdoor games equipment; use of a drone for photographs, music playlist or amplifier etc…

This will be a special occasion for our lovely community to take part in and we hope that you will be able to attend. Please look out for detailed plans in the Parish magazine; on the village and church noticeboards; the Parish Council website and the neighbourhood WhatsApp. There will also be flyers delivered to each household.

For seating purposes, it will be helpful to know numbers, so if you are able to join in, please R.S.V.P. to
Annie Harvey
email: acharvey@hotmail.co.uk
Mob: 07751 079775
Tel: 01572 820273 (no answerphone available!)

Or a note in the letter box!

Warm wishes on behalf of the village,

Annie

 

Please find below a link for the Agenda for the Extraordinary Parish Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 25th at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall.

RPC Agenda 25.04.23