Ridlington Parish Council

CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE - CANCELLED
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

VILLAGE HALL COFFEE MORNING
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.

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

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.

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

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 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
2026-02-14 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.
