LOCAL NEWS
APRIL, NEWS & EVENTS
100 CLUB MARCH WINNER Congratulations to Eve Sharp and family of winning the March 100 Club.
ANNUAL APPEAL FOR FUNDS Further to the letter dropped through every door in the village – a quick reminder to apply to appeal for a share of the funds raised over the last year. Any Appeal should be for the benefit of the community, presented in writing, detailed and fully costed ahead of the 8th April deadline. Any questions on how to appeal click here.
HARRINGWORTH CAFÉ The café reopens for the summer on Saturday 25th April from 10.30 – Noon in St John the Baptist Church, Harringworth. Join us for delicious hot coffee, homemade cakes, sausage rolls and much more … please encourage neighbours, friends and family to visit.
HARRINGWORTH LITTER PICK Our next litter pick is on Saturday 11th April, meeting in the Village Hall Car Park. Please message Frank Walsh if you can attend.
PARISH OPEN MEETING
The Annual Parish Open Meeting, Village Hall AGM, Appeals AGM and Appeal for Funds has been set for Thursday 23rd April at 19.15. Please save the date.
QUIZ NIGHT – FRIDAY 8TH MAY
Come along as a team (up to six people) or let Jonnie and Gavin team you up! Just £5 per person and a licensed bar with wine, beers and soft drinks plus snacks.
Early booking is advisable due to the popularity of the quizzes! (payment on the night).
The winning prize is £50 donated to a charity of the winning team’s choice.
Raffle tickets will also be sold on the night.
And don’t forget our £2 fundraiser game! Just bring along a £2 coin if you wish to take part. If you don’t have cash, we can add the money onto your entry fee if you’re paying by card.
Book by emailing, contact Gavin at gavingordon@live.co.uk
THE LITTLE COLLECTIVE
Congratulations to our very own Victoria for opening The Little Collective, Rutland, in Mill Street, Oakham along with a very select group of local artisans. Do pop along to visit this very special shop.
SAFARI SUPPER
The popular Harringworth Safari Supper has been set for Saturday 8th August. More details from Jackie and Sandy nearer the date.
VILLAGE HALL NEWS
We have introduced some changes to our booking service for Harringworth Village Hall. Sandie Gordon is stepping down this month after three excellent years as our Booking Manager and this has prompted us to switch to Hallmaster an online service used by many village halls.
We will create bookings and invoices through Hallmaster and you will be able to see the hall diary and make your own bookings direct, should you wish. Please note that you should no longer contact Sandie; either email the Village Hall with any questions or request to book or use the dedicated mobile phone for messaging (via WhatsApp) 07364 223623.
HARRINGWORTH HUB – In addition, we offer a membership scheme – called the Harringworth Hub and for £10 a month you can use the hall as many times as you wish (as long as it is not already booked) for a session. Please contact us if you want further details on this scheme – email harringworthvillagehall@gmail.com with any questions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the village hall booking system please visit the village hall page on the Harringworth Website
CHURCHYARD SPRING TIDY
Many thanks to everyone for a superb piece of work last Saturday. In total we had 20 participants (though three didn’t get into the photo) and the excellence of what you achieved is there for all to see, as well as providing a rock solid alibi! A special thanks to Gene, for whom this was a first, but everybody played an important part.
I hope we can do something similar in the autumn Clean Up but in the meantime, thank you all again for your hard work and support.
CHURCH NEWS AND DATES
CHURCH SPRING CLEAN ON WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL 10:00am – NOON Please join us to Spring Clean the Church ahead of Easter weekend. Just turn up with your dusters and polish etc and enjoy refreshments and good chats. Any questions please contact Catherine Taylor
PALM SUNDAY BENEFICE SERVICE IN LYDDINGTON 29TH MARCH
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE: In Harringworth on 12th April at 12 Noon
EASTER DAY ON 5TH APRIL – Parish Communion at 9.30am.
ST JOHN’S CAFE REOPENS – Saturday 25th April until Saturday 29th August. More details to follow soon.
PARISH DIRECTORY 2026
The 2026 edition of the Parish Directory is in the process of being created with updates and new advertisements. Please click on the link below if you have any ideas for additional information plus amendments to existing material.
We would appreciate you checking the 2025 book for the following:
- Is your listing correct?
- Have you any additional services for the ‘General Information and Services’ section – for example a washing machine repairer / electrician etc and are any listings out of date…?
STREET DOCTOR – FIX MY STREET
RUTLAND COUNTY COURSE GUIDE
The April to July 2026 Course Guide is now available. Next term’s courses include Introduction to ‘Drawing & Painting’, ‘Get to Know Your Smartphone or Tablet’, and ‘Pottery for Beginners’. Please note that where course fees apply, we require these to be paid with seven working days of reserving a place.
To view, download or share our Guide, visit our website – www.ralss.org.uk. Additional information on the courses listed, fees, support services and more can be found online, by emailing us at adultlearning@rutland.gov.uk, or by calling us on 01572 758122 during office hours.
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