Ridlington Parish Council

RURAL COFFEE CONNECT VAN
2025-04-09 12:30 - 14:00, 2025-04-16 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
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.

SOUPER SATURDAY
2025-04-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
SOUPER SATURDAY – after the success of our first ‘Souper Saturday’ we’ll do it again!
Please join us at the Village Hall between 12 noon and 1:30pm for a choice of three delicious soups, bread, savoury scones and fresh fruit.
All donations to be shared between the church and Save the Children.

MONTHLY WALK
2025-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Church
Meet at the church porch at 10:00 on Saturday, 19th April. Did you know that 50% of the world’s bluebells grow in the UK? A return by car to Prior’s Coppice for a bluebell walk. Light refreshments available after the walk.

RIDLINGTON ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
All members of the public welcome.

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
2025-05-11 10:30 | Ridlington Church
Annual Parochial Church Meeting in the church to receive reports, elect officers etc…

RIDLINGTON PLAYING FIELD QUIZ NIGHT
2025-05-15 18:30 - 22:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
We hope that you can join us for a fun filled Quiz in aid of Ridlington Playing Field on Thursday 15th May at 6.30pm for 7pm start at Ridlington village hall.
Teams of 4 or we can team you up.
£12.50pp to include Lasagne & Cheesecake supper, bring your own drinks, raffle on the night.
For tickets please email:
playingfieldtrustees@yahoo.com
or contact the Trustees Julie, Ruth, Simon or Richard
We look forward to seeing you there!

ART EXHIBITION
2025-05-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Rutland
Jo Fairley and her friends are holding an Art Exhibition at Stone Cottage, 39 Main Street, Ridlington on Sunday, May 18th from 11:00 – 4:00 pm.
Everyone is welcome to pop in to see the talented art which is being exhibited.
If you have any questions and would like to contact Jo, please send her an email – joannafairley@gmail.com

NEXT RPC MEETING
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
All members of the Public are welcome to attend.

VILLAGE HALL COFFEE MORNING
2025-05-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Come join us for a social get together. Coffee and Teas will be available along with a large selection of delicious homemade cakes.
All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Village Hall.

RIDLINGTON SPRING GARDENS SAFARI
2025-05-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
More information concerning this event will be forthcoming.
This is a village community event. Monies collected are to cover the costs for refreshments provided.

CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE - CANCELLED
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Ridlington Church
Help needed with our annual bio blitz of the churchyard – plants recorded recently so birds, insects, butterflies, lichen and moss to be done. No previous experience needed. Light refreshments will be available.

ANYTHING GOES!
2025-07-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Ridlington Church
Save the Date – Friday 4th July at 7.30pm
Venue – Ridlington Church
The Ridlington Singers present an informal concert of ‘Songs from the Shows’ – music from Cole Porter to Elton John…
Glasses will be provided if you wish to bring your own refreshment.
Donations in aid of LOROS and church funds.

MONTHLY WALK
2025-07-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Church
Something a little different – an excursion to see the ospreys.
Meet at the Church at 10:00 before driving to the Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
There will be a charge of £6.00 per person. For details, please contact Jacky Morrell or Debra Thatcher.

PRESTON, RIDLINGTON AND WING ANNUAL FLOWER AND PRODUCE SHOW
2025-08-02 | Preston Village Hall, Main Street, Preston, LE15 9NG, United Kingdom
Will be held in Preston Village Hall.
It is the time to start sowing, planting, growing and creating.
Schedules will be available from Jeffy Wood email – jeffywood1@gmail.com or Mobile – 07736 6680232

MONTHLY WALK
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Ridlington Church
Meet at the Church porch to go in search of butterflies to participate in the citizen science project the Big Butterfly Count.
ID chart available in the churchyard porch.
See https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/ for details.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS IN AUGUST
2025-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
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.
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.

AFTERNOON TEAS
2025-08-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Rutland
Every Sunday afternoon in August there will be a fundraising traditional afternoon tea in Ridlington Village Hall.
All welcome.

AFTERNOON TEAS
2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom

SAFARI SUPPER - CANCELLED
2025-08-30 06:30 - 22:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
We have decided to hold a Safari Supper.
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 later .
Please contact Pat Roome on 01572 821416 or email pat.roome@btinternet.com if you wish to attend.

RIDE AND STRIDE
2025-09-13 | Ridlington Church
‘Ride and Stride’ in support of the Rutland Historic Churches Preservation Trust.
Volunteers needed to ride/stride and to welcome visitors to the church. Please let Debra Thatcher know if able to help.

RIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom

CURRY NIGHT
2025-10-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
We will be organising a Curry Night on Saturday, October 4th at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall.
There will be nibbles, Chicken and Vegetable curry, nan bread, papadums, followed by dessert.
Charge will be £15.00 pp. Please bring your own drink along.
If you would like to join us, please book and pay Pat Roome on 01572 821 416 or you can confirm to her by email on pat.roome@btinternet.com

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.

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

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.

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.
