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CHURCH NEWS – JULY 2023

View of the Ridlington Church from Church Street

CHURCH ROTAS
·      Church cleaning: Annie Harvey; Ruth Lees
·      Church flowers: Jacky Morrell; Mary Richardson
·      Front of House Rota: Ruth Lees; Louise and Steven Fox; Annie and David Harvey

 

ECO CHURCH
Good news! Our bid to the National Grid’s Community Matters Fund for a grant to defray the costs of planting a wildflower mini meadow and “pollen bar” on the southern boundary of the churchyard has been successful.  Keep an eye on what is flowering and the insects visiting the pollen rich plants.  If you spot anything unusual don’t forget to let Jacky Morrell know for the monthly nature notes displayed in the church.

 

SONGS OF PRAISE – Sunday, 30th July at 4:00 pm
Is there a hymn that means a lot to you?  One you always like to sing?  Nominate your favourite for our Songs of Praise service on 30th July at 4:00 pm to be led by Rev Jes Salt.

The nomination sheet is in the church porch or alternatively email Debra – debrathatcher@hotmail.com

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Saturday, 9th September marks the day of Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust’s Ride and Stride fundraising event.  We have benefitted from the charity’s grant scheme and support the event by providing refreshments at the church to the “riders and striders”. If you are able to spare an hour on that day to welcome fundraisers please let Debra know.

On the subject of volunteering, it would be remiss not to thank Andy Hoult for his long service on the PCC – Andy has stood down after 15 years.

 

BELL RINGING
You may recall the glorious sound of the church bells being rung on the morning of the Coronation Bank Holiday Monday.  Encouraged by the warm welcome and cake the band of ringers has offered to return from time to time to ring before some of our services.