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BROOKE ROAD CLOSURE AND DIVERSION – JULY 22ND – OCTOBER 11TH 2024

Part of Brooke Road in Oakham is to close from Monday 22 July to Friday 11 October 2024, so that work on a nearby housing development can take place safely. The closure will be put in place between the junctions of Derwent Drive and Cricket…
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“LET’S PLAY DOUGH”

  We will be holding an evening of Let's Play Dough" with Questions and Answers with Richard Baines. Come join us on Saturday, September 28th 2024 at 7:00 pm in the Village Hall. Entry fee is £15.00 per person and includes a buffet…
Ridlington playing field
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UPDATE FROM RIDLINGTON PLAYING FIELD TRUSTEES

A 'Big Thank You' to everyone who contributed to the success of our fund raising Quiz and Supper Night on the evening of  Friday 17th May. Our thanks go to Andy Hoult who excelled in his role of Quiz Master ably assisted by Julie and those…
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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

  A mixed bag, but all enjoyable.  First, an amusing reflection on a busy year of Clarissa Dickson Wright, a true countrywoman, “Rifling Through my Drawers” Second, Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”, the story of Okonkwo’s…
Ridlingto Village Hall View from the Road
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VILLAGE HALL UPDATE

  Many thanks to everyone who supported the coffee morning on May 24th: a total of £111 was raised for village hall funds. Coffee Mornings will be held on: 26th July and 27th September A Social Night will take place on: Friday…
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PLAYING FIELD ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS – 2023/2024

To access the Annual Report & Accounts for the Ridlington Playing Field, please click on the links below. Annual Report - Playing Field Report May 2024 Ruth Lees Annual Accounts - Playing Field accounts 2024 (1) (5) (3) (8) (3)   Alternatively,…
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FOODBANK – NEXT COLLECTION

  Referrals are increasing. The next collection from the church porch will be on Wednesday, 17th July. Please continue to give generously.
View of the Ridlington Church from Church Street
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THE GREAT MOW

  The strim and rake of the churchyard will commence at 2:00 pm on Saturday, 27th July followed by a ploughman’s tea. If you are able to help please let Debra Thatcher know.
View of the Ridlington Church from Church Street
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CHURCH FUNDRAISING

AFTERNOON TEAS Teas will be served on four summer Sunday afternoons (21st July to 11th August) using the village hall facilities. Offers of help to serve, wash up, bake etc to Debra Thatcher.   OPEN GARDENS Open Gardens planned…