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CORONATION CELEBRATIONS – RIDLINGTON

Dear Villagers,

Thank you for your various responses and suggestions for our Coronation celebrations in Ridlington. Following the meeting at Chimney Cottage, we have an outline plan 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 a dish to share, 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 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 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 fliers delivered to each household.

For seating purposes, it will be helpful to know numbers, so if you are able to join in, please RSVP
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

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NOTICES OF ELECTIONS – RUTLAND PARISH AND COUNTY

Please find attached the Notices of Elections for all County Wards and Parish Councils.

Notice of Election – County 2023

Notice of Election – Parish 2023

 

Kind Regards,
Jeremy Barnes MBE AEA (Cert).| Electoral Services Manager
Rutland County Council
Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP
Tel: 01572 758385 | Ext: 8385 | F: 01572 758307
email: jbarnes@rutland.gov.uk
www.rutland.gov.uk

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Have you thought of becoming a Councillor for our Village?

In May 2023, all County and Parish Councillors will stand down after 4 years of service and a re-election will take place.

There are 7 Councillors for Ridlington so if 7 or less apply to be Councillors then they will be automatically re-elected. If more than 7 persons apply, then there will be a Village election on 4th May 2023.


Ridlington Parish Council meet formally four times a year in the village hall. There are a few other occasions when meetings are called for other matters such as planning applications. This is not an onerous role you would be undertaking. There is a professional paid clerk who manages the Parish Council.

 

If you would like to know more about the role please speak to one of the current Councillors or visit the Village website: ridlingtonparishcouncil.org
Thank you, Dave Johnson Chairman.

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KING CHARLES III CORONATION – MAY 6TH

 

Get involved with the celebrations for the Coronation of His Majesty The King which will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, London when we will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort.

Residents in Ridlington will have the chance to come together in the village to celebrate the Coronation of the new Monarch.

 

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Following the success of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, I thought it would be lovely if Ridlington were to take part and have some kind of event in the village on Sunday 7th May to celebrate the King’s Coronation. The Parish Council have kindly approved some funding to support such an event.

I’m not aware if Ayston are planning anything, so thought I would ask if they would also like to join in with our  Ridlington event? I am happy to organise with support, as before, 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

Please join us at Chimney Cottage on:  Friday 10th March at 2:00 pm

for an initial discussion/planning meeting – or just to listen in and have a cuppa amongst friends!

If you are aware of anyone else who might like to receive this information, please let me know, or forward this message to them.

 

Many thanks,
Anne Harvey
mobile 07751 079775

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WELCOME!

We are pleased to welcome Chris and Katrina to their new home in Ridlington and we hope that they will be very happy here.

The Ridlington Singers were delighted to welcome Katrina to the alto section.

Margie Wall

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DOG FOULING

There has been a significant increase of dog fouling within the village. Pavement, road and private driveways.

This has been brought to the attention of the Parish Council following an incident which resulted from a dog fouling outside a resident’s property.

This is not acceptable.

Thank you to the majority of dog walkers who are considerate and respectful and clear up after their dogs, But as usual it is a small number of individuals who cause the problem.

Not having a bag with you is no excuse!

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HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF BECOMING A COUNCILLOR?

Have you thought of becoming a Councillor for our Village?

In May 2023, all County and Parish Councillors will stand down after 4 years of service and a re-election will take place.

There are 7 Councillors for Ridlington so if 7 or less apply to be Councillors then they will be automatically re-elected. If more than 7 persons apply, then there will be a Village election on May 4th 2023.

 

Ridlington Parish Council meet formally four times a year in the Village Hall. There are a few other occasions when meetings are called for other matters such as planning applications. This is not an onerous role you would be undertaking. There is a professional paid clerk who manages the Parish Council.

If you would like to know more about the role please speak to one of the current Councillors or visit the Village website: ridlingtonparishcouncil.org

Thank you,
Dave Johnson
Chairman