FIRST MONTHLY WALK OF THE NEW YEAR
2026-01-01 10:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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, 2026-03-14 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.

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

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.

VILLAGE HALL COFFEE MORNING
2026-05-01 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-25 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.

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

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.

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

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!).

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.

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.

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.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEAS
2026-06-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-12 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

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.

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

NATIONAL BUTTERFLY COUNT
2026-08-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Church
Can you spare 15 minutes to count butterflies? We’ll participate in the Big Butterfly Count again this year – meet at the churchyard at 14:00 on Sunday, 9th August and we’ll then move onto the playing field. Citizen science at its best – who doesn’t smile when they see a butterfly?

GAVIN SIMPSON'S FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
2026-08-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Church
GAVIN SIMPSON – 1935 – 2026

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Gavin Simpson, a much loved, longstanding and respected resident of Ridlington.
The family wish to inform that his funeral service will be held today, Tuesday, August 18th at 2:00 pm at the Church of St Mary Magdalene & St Andrew, Ridlington.
A reception will be held afterwards in the Village Hall at 3:00 pm. Family, friends and residents of Ridlington are warmly welcomed to attend.
Family flowers only. There will be an opportunity to give a donation on the day or if you prefer this can be made online via Gavin’s tribute page at E.M. Dorman Funeral Directors, Uppingham – https://gavin-simpson.muchloved.com/

YEARLY MOW OF THE CHURCHYARD
2026-09-05 11:00 - 17:00 | Ridlington Church
The yearly mow of the churchyard is nearly upon us! Meet at 11:00 on Saturday, 5th September at the churchyard – please bring your own strimmers and rakes. If you think you’ll be able to help strim, rake or bag please let Debra know. As has become our custom there will be a ploughman’s lunch at 3 Main Street after the mow.

RIDLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
2026-09-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-08 18:00 - 20:00

CURRY EVENING
2026-10-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Back by popular demand. We look forward to seeing you all again.

RBL POPPY APPEAL 2026
2026-11-01 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
As a yearly fixture in Ridlington’s events diary, this year’s RBL Poppy Appeal will be held today, November 1st.
So save the date and stay tuned for more details to drop into your Postbox! Your village needs YOU!

CHRISTMAS SOCIAL EVENING
2026-12-18 19:00 - 22:30 | Ridlington Village Hall, Main Street, Ridlington, Rutland, United Kingdom
Get into that festive cheer. Join us for a few drinks and nibbles. There will be a variety of wines, beers, and non alcoholic drinks available.
All Welcome, children to be accompanied by an adult.
