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AUGUST – SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS

Last year we held  “SUNDAY TEAS”. It was so successful, that we plan to do it again, so save the dates.  We look forward to welcoming you with some lovely homemade delights – sandwiches, scones, cakes and plenty of tea and coffee.

The dates and times are from 3:00pm – 5:00pm on

Sunday, August 10th
Sunday, August 17th
Sunday, August 24th
Sunday, August 31st

This is a fundraiser for our Village Hall, Playing Field and Church, so please, if you can support, that would be most appreciated. Do bring friends and family along all are welcome. You won’t be disappointed!

If anyone would like to help in any way, please contact Karen or Debra.

Many thanks and look forward to you joining us for a nice “cuppa” tea.

 

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VILLAGE SAFAIR DINNER CANCELLED

Unfortunately due to  insufficient interest the Village Hall Committee will not be going ahead with the Safari Supper planned for August 30th.

However,  the Curry Night on Saturday Oct 4th will be going ahead, delicious home cooked food and good company. So if you have not already done so, and would still like to enjoy some “Indian delights”, please let Pat Roome know on  telephone 01572 821416  or by email pat.roome@btinternet.com

Many Thanks
Dave

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SAFARI SUPPER

Save the Date!

We have decided to hold a Safari Supper on Saturday 30th August! Thank you to those of you who have offered to do a course or come along.

There are still plenty of places left, so come along for good company and delicious food. Finer details forthcoming.

Please contact Pat Roome on 01572 821416 or by email – pat.roome@btinternet.com if you wish to attend.

 

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VILLAGE HALL NEWS

Some people have asked if there could be another Safari Supper. The Village Hall Trustees are happy to organise this for a summer event, but before we get into the finer details we need a minimum of 4 people to host the main course and a further 4 people to host the dessert course both catering for 6 guests. No starter course, but bubbly & nibbles in the village hall before moving off.

If you can host for a course please let Pat Roome know on 01572 821416

 

Our next Coffee Morning is at 10.30 – 12noon  –  Friday 23rd May

 

 

 

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RIDLINGTON SPRING GARDENS SAFARI

“Talking Gardens” invites you to ‘Ridlington Spring Gardens Safari’ on 31st May 2025.  This is a community event, not a fundraiser. Your £5.00 ticket will include entry to all the open gardens and refreshments.

2:00 pm START prompt please. Everyone will meet at ‘Hollygate House’ (Chris and Jo) where Prosecco and canapés will be served before exploring the gardens. From 4:30 pm onwards there will be tea, coffee, cream teas and cakes for all to enjoy – and the opportunity to talk about the beautiful gardens.

All attending will receive a ‘safari map’ to minimise the risk of individuals getting lost!  It’s a jungle out there…
Duration – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Price per person £5.00
RSVP by 10th May 2025 to talking.gardens@btinternet.com  or let anyone of us know you will be coming.

Jackie and Shelagh will collect the monies from 17th May 2025

No dogs other than assistant dogs.
Regrettably none of the gardens are wheelchair friendly.
Other than at the start and end of the event there will be no refreshments available.
There will be no toilet facilities available at any of the open gardens.

We do hope you will join us for what should be a most enjoyable afternoon exploring some of Ridlington’s beautiful gardens.

Kindest regards,
Shelagh, Jackie and Jo

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VILLAGE HALL NEWS

Dates for your Diary

COFFEE MORNINGS all 10.30 – 12noon:
Friday 23rd May
Friday 18th July
Friday 26th September

Curry Night: Saturday 4th October 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm
3 Courses: nibbles, chicken & vegetable curry, nan bread & papadums followed by desert.
£15 pp and bring your own drinks.
For tickets ( paid in advance please ) contact Pat Roome on 01572 821416 / pat.roome@btinternet.com

Social Night – Friday 19th December 7.30 pm till 10.30 pm

 

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RIDLINGTON VILLAGE HALL REPORT AND ACCOUNT 2024

Please see the two reports which will be presented at the Parish AGM on May 6th 6:00pm, so please come along and ask any questions or express any comments you may have.

Ridlington VH 2024 Report

Village Hall A:C SUMMARY 2024

The Trustees welcome anyone who would like to join us in maintaining the Hall for the benefit of all Parishioners. Please contact me if you are interested. You will see in the accounts that we have an operating deficit for 2024, but are fortunate that this was covered by interest from our deposit account which, although very healthy, will be needed in the hopefully very distant future to repair or replace the Collyweston slate front roof.

In 2025 we will be holding 3 coffee mornings, a Curry Night in October and a Christmas social night. If all these are well attended we would hope that we will not be in deficit again this financial year. And if anyone is able to organise an additional fundraising event for the Village Hall, please let a Trustee know, you will have our full support.

David Roome
Chairman

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RURAL COFFEE CONNECT VAN

The charity Rural Community Council is running a project called Changing Connections. It aims to help people with their mental & physical health in Rutland by connecting them with local groups, services and people who can help in our local area.

The Coffee Connect van offers free coffee, conversation and advice and will be outside Ridlington Village hall on the Wednesdays of the 2nd, 9th & 16th of April between 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm.

Come along an enjoy a delicious coffee and have a chat.