Village Newsletter March 2025

Newsletter March 2025

Parish Council:

Leicestershire County Council is responsible for over 1,915 miles (3,084km) of public rights of way, including paths in both the countryside and urban areas. These are important for leisure, travelling to work or school and health and wellbeing and are part of what makes Leicestershire a special place to live, work and thrive.

Although Leicestershire's rights of way network has developed over hundreds of years, the Council recognises that it needs to meet the current and future requirements of the public. Every council responsible for public rights of way must have a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP).

This spring, the Council will be reviewing our existing ROWIP and producing a draft document which sets out a long-term vision to develop and manage the public rights of way network in Leicestershire.

Engagement is an important part of this process, and the Parish Councils knowledge will be invaluable in informing the ROWIP.

The Council is keen for you to provide input as part of the public engagement exercise by helping identify the priorities you feel should be included. You can do this by completing a survey and Social PinPoint mapping exercise on Leicestershire County Council's Webpage https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/have-your-say/current-engagement/rights-of-way-improvement-planwhich is now live and expires March 16th 2025.

Next Parish meetingThursday 20 March, 19.30pm, Village Hall

These meetings are public and you are welcome to attend to raise any matters on the agenda. Please email your agenda items to the parish clerk, Helen Chadwick at clerk@ratcliffeonthewreakepc.org.uk at least two weeks beforehand. For full information, please view the Parish Council noticeboard outside the village hall or visit our Facebook page or website:- https://www.ratcliffeonthewreakepc.org.uk/

St Botolph's Church:

Enquiries for Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals or Memorials please contact the Area Dean Rob Gladstone on 01162 302241, email: rob.gladstone@btconnect.com

Services:

• Sunday 2nd March 5.30pm Songs of Praise
• Sunday 16th March 5.30pm Holy Communion
• Sunday 30th March Mothering Sunday Team Eucharist 10.30am = Thrussington

Village Hall:

The village hall, which has a fully equipped kitchen, can be hired for weekly events, social gatherings, and children's parties. To hire the hall, please contact Sally Chaplin 07718205320.

Current Village Hall Activities:

• Coffee Mornings: Held on Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • March 4th & 18th
  • April 1st & 15th
• Craft Group: Every Wednesday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Village Social 31st January:

34 villagers attended the social evening and everyone had a fantastic time mingling with neighbours and we are grateful to those who purchased tickets but were unable to attend. The food was delicious with plenty to go around! We raised a total of £500.00 which will go towards the running of the Village Hall. Special thanks go to Joy & Rachel for cooking the Chili con Carne, Sophie for the magnificent pavlova and the Village Hall committee for providing the garlic bread and puddings as well as helping with setting up and clearing away. Thanks, as always, to Paul and Antony for taking on the chore of washing up!

We truly appreciate everyone's hard work and the support of those who attended, making this yet another successful event!

Reminder:

• Monday Night Chippy! HOWE AND CO FISH AND CHIPS 6.30pm -7.00pm on Church Lane and Main Street. Check out their Facebook page or contact them directly on 07878 185 951. If you are elderly or unable to get out to the van please call with your order and they will happily deliver your food to your door.

• NEW ON DEMAND BUS SERVICE. Melton Mowbray -Syston-Melton Mowbray. Contact FoxConnect for more information and bookings:- 0116 216 7756 or visit:- https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk and search for Melton FoxConnect

Stay informed and connected with your community!