A ‘Big Thank You’ to everyone who contributed to the success of our fund raising Quiz and Supper Night on the evening of  Friday 17th May. Our thanks go to Andy Hoult who excelled in his role of Quiz Master ably assisted by Julie and those who prepared the delicious supper and helped in the housekeeping. There was such a wonderful buzz in the village hall reflecting the fun time had by all. The final fund raising total came to the amazing sum of £744.70p.

We hope to be planning another Quiz Night in December as a pre-Christmas event. We will confirm the proposed date in due course.

Looking to the future: Our mission to create a new children’s play area
A further request to our friends and neighbours who are happy to help us in our mission to create a new children’s play area in the playing field. We would really welcome your input and support. Do let us know if you are able to help especially in regard to the necessary fundraising activities.  Looking forward to hearing from you.

Our email address is: playing field trustees@yahoo.org
Or Tel.: 01572 821440

A ‘Big Thank You’ too, to you all who helped in the removal of the membrane from the decommissioned children’s play area on June 6th. Your efforts were very much appreciated!

Ash dieback affected trees
The first stage of work required in the wooded area of the playing field will have been completed on Tuesday 18th June.

Stage One categorises the Priority Tree Work required as identified by our professional arborist following his Arboriculture Tree Management Report.

The Ridlington Playing Field annual report
This is available on the Ridlington Parish Council Website.

In Aid of Ridlington Playing Field

Date: Friday 17th May

Venue: Ridlington Village Hall

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start

Lasagne & Cheesecake Supper

Teams of 4 or we will team you up!

£12.50 – bring your own drinks

Raffle on the night!

For tickets email: playingfieldtrustees@yahoo.com

Or phone/text Ruth on 07791581100

Dear Fellow Villagers

As you may be aware the Ridlington playground area now has equipment that is upwards of 15 years old and as such, despite remedial works is naturally deteriorating to a point where it is becoming no longer fit for purpose.

The Trustees have been advised by RoSPA that we should consider decommissioning the area before the end of its operating life and in line with our insurance responsibilities and more importantly our duty of care to its users, regrettably, the Trustees have taken the decision that the play area, in its current format, will be dismantled with immediate effect.

If there is sufficient interest in the village to replace this facility, we would be delighted to speak with anyone who would like to form a working party and would be prepared to lead fund raising and project manage this option, obviously with the support and input from the Trustees.

Kind Regards,

Ruth, Julie, Adele and Simon
Email:  playingfieldtrustees@yahoo.com