Ridlington Parish Council

VILLAGE HALL COFFEE MORNING - POSTPONED
2026-07-17 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom

DAVID BATTEN - FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
2026-07-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Ridlington Church
The family of David Batten are saddened to announce that he passed away peacefully on 20th June, aged 90.
David was one of the village’s longest-standing residents and had an immense affection for what he always called “good old Ridlington”.
His funeral will take place today at 2.00pm at Ridlington Parish Church.
Family, friends and all good old Ridlingtonians are warmly invited to attend.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS
2026-07-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
The popular Sunday Afternoon Teas are coming again!
Please join us today at the pretty Village Hall in Ridlington.
Delicious homemade sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea, coffee and squash will be available for you to enjoy.
All proceeds will be divided between the Playing Field, The Village Hall and The Church.
Looking forward to seeing you.
Karen

CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE BIO BLITZ
2026-06-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Ridlington Church
Help us to track biodiversity in the churchyard. Spring is a perfect time to spot nesting birds, insects and flowering plants. Please continue to jot down what you see on the Biodiversity List in the church porch.
Meet at 10:00 at the church.

RIDLINGTON ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Ridlington Church
The Annual Parochial Church meeting will be held for the consideration of reports and financial statements and the election of officers.
All welcome to attend to learn more about what is happening and to contribute ideas.

RIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
All members of the public are welcome to attend.

ALL AROUND MY HAT - (AND ALL THAT JAZZ)
2026-05-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Ridlington Church
The Ridlington Singers present an informal concert in Ridlington church tonight.
Glasses will be provided if you wish to bring your own refreshment.
All donations raised will go towards MND research and church funds.

MONTHLY WALK - PRIOR'S COPPICE
2026-05-15 18:30 - 19:30
This walk will be more nature spotting – join us for a bluebell walk on this evening of Endangered Species Day.
We will meet up at Prior’s Coppice car park, LE15 8DB.
We will endeavour to car share, so please let Debra know if you intend to come.
Prior’s Coppice is a woodland reserve teeming with wildlife and ancient atmosphere, Prior’s Coppice is a relic of the wildwood that once covered all of Leicestershire and Rutland. When you step beneath the trees, you can feel how old this remnant of woodland is. Some of the trees are several hundred years old and centuries of management have led to an ideal habitat for birds, beasts and butterflies (and botanists!).

VILLAGE DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
We are inviting all residents of Ridlington to join us at a defibrillator training session today in the Village Hall.
The training will take approximately an hour. So do come and join us.
Ridlington Parish Councillors

SOCIAL SATURDAY
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Please join us for another Social Saturday. We will be serving jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings.
We ask for a minimum donation of £5 towards the insurance premium for the church.

RIDLINGTON ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom

VILLAGE HALL COFFEE MORNING
2026-05-01 10:30 - 12:30 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Come and join us for a social get together over a cup of coffee or tea. There will be a selection of scrumptious homemade cakes on offer.

SOCIAL SATURDAYS
2026-04-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Spring is here so we are moving on from soup lunches. Please join us at the Village Hall today between 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm for jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings.
We ask for a minimum donation of £5 towards the insurance premium for the Church.

SOUPER SATURDAY
2026-03-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-02-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Come and join us for a lovely warm cup of soup. There will be a choice of 3 soups (red, amber, green) to choose from, all homemade. There will be bread and cheese scones too.
We ask for a minimum donation of £5.00 which will go towards covering the Church insurance premium.

RSPB BIG GARDEN BIRD WATCH
2026-01-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Ridlington Church
Join us for an hour in the churchyard today (weather permitting).
Spare an hour to see what birds visit the churchyard and report your findings to the RSPB.
Hot drinks can be provided.

SOUPER SATURDAY
2026-01-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Back by popular demand! Join us in the village hall today between 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm for a choice of three soups (red, amber and green), bread and cheese scones. We ask for a minimum donation of £5 for church funds.

FIRST MONTHLY WALK OF THE NEW YEAR
2026-01-01 10:30 - 17:00 | Ridlington Church
The first monthly walk of the year is today. Meeting as usual at the Church Porch at 10:30.
Light refreshments will be available afterwards.
Please let Debra know is you intend to come along.

RIDLINGTON CAROL SERVICE
2025-12-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Church
Come join us for our annual Carol Service. Starting at 16:00 hrs
Our new Rector, Rev. Peter Collins will be leading the service.
Light refreshments will be available afterwards.

VILLAGE HALL SOCIAL EVENING
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Come join us for our annual pre-Christmas social get together – a start to the Seasonal Festivities.
There will be plenty of nibbles and a selection of wines and beers. Non alcoholic drinks will also be available.
All welcome.

MONTHLY WALK - DECEMBER 16TH
2025-12-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Ridlington Church
The Monthly Walk is today.
Meet at the church porch for 10:00 am to car share to the Hambleton peninsula.
Light refreshments will be available afterwards.
Please let Debra know if you will be coming along.

SOUPER SATURDAYS RETURN
2025-12-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Due to the popularity of these Souper Saturdays, we will be serving up these warm offerings today from 12:00 noon to 13:30 in the Village Hall.
There will be a choice of three soups and bread. All donations in aid of the Church.
If you would like to offer assistance to Karen or Debra, please let them know.
Many thanks.

MONTHLY WALK
2025-11-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Church
Today is our monthly walk.
As usual we will meet at the church porch at 10:00 to walk to Preston to visit the Christmas Market

QUINQUENNIAL INSPECTION
2025-11-11 | Ridlington Church
Every five years the Parochial Church Council is required to appoint a surveyor or architect to undertake a thorough inspection of the church building to identify needed repairs and maintenance.
This will take place today. The work will include a drone survey.

SOUPER SATURDAYS RETURN
2025-11-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Due to the popularity of these Souper Saturdays, we will be serving these warm offerings today from 12:00 noon to 13:30 in the Village Hall.
There will be a choice of three soups and bread. All donations in aid of the Church.
If you would like to offer assistance to Karen or Debra, please let them know.
Many thanks.

RBL POPPY APPEAL 2025
2025-11-01 13:30 - 17:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
For more information about this event, please click on the link below.
poppy appeal 2025 – 1C

MONTHLY WALK
2025-10-11 10:00 | Ridlington Church
We will meet at 10:00 am in the church porch.
Let’s car share to Uppingham Arboretum to enjoy the sights of autumn followed by light refreshments.
Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend.
