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ADRIAN MARTIN-POPE REMEMBERED

Adrian Martin-Pope sadly passed away in the early hours of Friday, 7th January 2022, following a long period of ill health. A highly respected resident of Ridlington for 15 years, Adrian leaves behind his wife, Val to whom he had been married for 65 years. Before moving to Ridlington, he and Val lived and worshipped in Wing for 30 years.

Adrian was a conservative man, a kind and gentle soul of many talents; he served in the RAF for 25 years retiring as a Squadron Leader. Previous to that, he had worked in a team to develop the Olympus engine for both the Tornado and Concorde. During his retirement, he enjoyed travelling and took his wife to Singapore, where he had once served.

Adrian’s funeral was held at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church, Wing and was also available to be streamed by friends and family across the globe, including Australia and New Zealand. He will be sadly missed – may he rest in peace.

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

The first of this month’s reviews is of AJ Finn’s “The Woman in the Window” which was recently made into a film.  It tells the story of a recluse who spends her time drinking, watching old films, recalling happier times and spying on her neighbours.  I thought it a good thriller with a well crafted plot and imagine that it might have appealed to Hitchcock.

“Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline was a different kettle of fish.  I don’t often read sci-fi novels so it made a change and to my surprise I thoroughly enjoyed it.  The book is set in a dystopian future in 2045 and the main character is on a treasure hunt  for a fortune and the ability to control the virtual universe in a worldwide virtual reality game.  Full of references to culture and music from the 1980’s (probably why it appealed so much to me), and worth a try.  Made into a Spielberg directed film in 2018.

“Thunder on the Right” written in the late 1950’s  by Mary Stewart is a page-turner dressed up as a romantic suspense novel.  Set in the French Pyrenees a young English woman goes to visit her cousin who is planning to enter a convent.  She is told at the convent that the cousin was injured in a car crash and has died but the heroine starts to suspect that all is not as it seems…Enjoyable enough.

All three books are available to borrow from the church.  If you would like to purchase any book please leave a donation in the offertory box which is underneath the visitors book.

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AGE UK LEICESTER SHIRE & RUTLAND

Below is announcement we have been asked to share with all our volunteers, clients, supporters, and people and organisations we work with here in Rutland.

 

“Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is currently working as part of the Rutland Community Wellbeing Service to provide a range of activities for older people across Rutland.  This service will come to an end on 31st March.

Being part of the Rutland Community Wellbeing Service has enabled us to set up a wide variety of groups and activities. Our local Development Workers, Yvonne Rawlings and Penny Stimpson, will work with these groups to identify those that can be supported to continue operating independently.

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland and Rutland County Council are committed to continuing to work closely together to support older people who are living with dementia and their families and informal carers.

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland will also continue to deliver our other projects that support older people to maintain their wellbeing in their local community.

We will share further updates via the Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland newsletter and Rutland County Council.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information or questions.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind Regards,
Yvonne Rawlings & Penny Stimpson
Development Workers
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
13 High Street East
Uppingham
LE15 9PY

Penny:-  Phone – 01572 822 171 or Mobile – 07715 960 167

Yvonne:-  Phone – 01572 823 942 or Mobile – 07738 820 910
Email: Yvonne.rawlings@ageukleics.org.uk

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Have you made any New Year’s resolutions?

Eat more healthily? “Skinny Pasta” – recipes of less than 500 calories or Mitch Tonks “Fish” might encourage you.  Learn something new?  “Sportographica” or “Football Oddities” might be just the thing.

Want some laughter? “Five go on a Strategy Away Day” and “Five on Brexit Island” – spoof Famous Fives could strike the right note or a compendium of “Where’s Wally”.

If it is beauty you are after – the coffee table book “Horses” has wonderful photography of equine life.  For a comedian’s life try “Spectacles” a memoir of Sue Perkins, part of the original Bake Off presenting team.

Light reading can be found in the novels “Every Woman for Herself” and “Secrets Under the Sun” or, if something darker is desired, Kate Ellis’ “An Unhallowed Grave” might fit the bill.

Feel free to borrow from the church or, if you want to buy, please make a donation.

Thank you.
Debra Thatcher

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FOODBANK COLLECTIONS – JANUARY 2022

My heartfelt thanks to everyone in the village who donated items for the FoodBank last year – unfortunately, the need for support continues.  Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to an unexpected bill on a low income.  Please continue to give generously.  Please place donations in the two plastic boxes in the church porch. Collections will only be once a month.

The collection date for January is – Wednesday, 26th

Urgently needed items include – tinned fruit; tinned potatoes or smash; tinned meat pies; long life sponge puddings; UHT milk, blue or green; plain rice, particularly the microwaveable sachets; loo rolls; shower gel; shaving foam or gel; deodorants and non-bio washing pods.

Thank you.
Debra Thatcher

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RIDLINGTON PLAYING FIELD – UPDATE

The Trustees of Ridlington Playing Field have been deliberating the future of the cricket pavilion for some time.

They have now taken the decision to have the containers that make up the cricket pavilion removed as they are rapidly falling into disrepair and in need of urgent renovation. They also pose a health and safety hazard and are deemed no longer fit for purpose. The water supply and toilet outlets will be capped off for future use.

The Trustees sincerely hope that at a future date a more suitable building in keeping with the beautiful surroundings can be erected to support the future use of the playing field as an area of recreation, sport including cricket matches again and relaxation.

For further information please refer to Ridlington Parish website.

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CHOCOLATE YULE LOG COMPETITION

The results of the Chocolate Yule Log Competition are out!! And what an array of expertise was shown.

As you can see from the photograph, it was a very difficult competition to judge as they were all delightful and tasty….

There were 9 participants who demonstrated their excellent  decorative skills but in the end it came down to taste.

The winner was Ella Chandler, Second came Janet Horwood, a joint Third was Jan Powley and Jacqueline Ike.

The entry fee and donations raised £85.00 towards the Church funds.

Congratulations to all who participated and thank you for your support.

Richard & Karen Baines

 

 

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VILLAGE HALL CHRISTMAS SOCIAL NIGHT

The Christmas Social Night held at the Village Hall was well attended with some 30 people enjoying a get together, both inside and out and keeping warm by the chimenea.

The money raised at the bar and by kind donations will be used to maintain the building.

We wish you all Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

 

Village Hall Trustees