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Welcome to the Rippingale Village Website!

Rippingale is a small picturesque village sitting in open farmland to the east of the A15 some 5 miles north of Bourne in Lincolnshire, England, and 3 1/2 miles from it's nearest Post Office!  It has its own pub, shop, village hall, church and residential care home. In recent years it has lost its school, post office and doctors.

The purpose of the web-site is to provide a focal point for the village activities and amenities for the benefit of the residents, and to enlighten the would-be visitor.

The construction of the website started in August 2004. Although it is now well established there is always room for improvement, and contributions for inclusion will be welcomed as will constructive criticism (we need feedback) - please email us with your suggestions and ideas.

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Rippingale News Clips . . .

VACANCY FOR COUNCILLOR

There is one vacancy on the above Council caused by the resignation of Cllr S. Stewart.

A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days (not counting a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday) from the date below, (i.e. 29th May, 2013) ten electors for the ward/parish give notice in writing claiming such an election to the (Deputy) Returning Officer.

Clich here for more information

 

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RIPPINGALE FEAST - ROSE QUEEN

We are looking for a Rose Queen to assist in opening the Village Feast, presenting some prizes, judging some competitions and attending other village functions throughout the year.

The Rose Queen must be between the ages of 6 and 12 on 31 August 2013.

Anyone interested in being considered can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else.

Rose Queen Application/Nomination forms can be downloaded from the website by visiting the Rose Queen page, or you can pick up a form from The Village Shop.

 

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THE VILLAGE SHOP - USE IT or LOSE IT

What will it cost you to keep our village shop?

If you shop there, just for a few things every week, it will cost you very little, if any more than getting all your shopping from the supermarkets, other than the effort of dropping in and meeting some very friendly people.

If you only shop there in emergencies or when it snows it will cost you The Shop!

In order to stay open The Shop needs regular trade otherwise their losses will be too great and it we will loose it again. Apart from being there when we need it it's re-opening last year made a significant difference to the value of our houses. All this will be lost again if we do not support it, so please do your bit and use The Shop as much as you can.

 

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RIPPINGALE FEAST IS BEING REVIVED

Preparations for the revival of the Rippingale Feast are underway, starting with a meeting which was held on Thursday 10th January. If anyone would like to join the existing committee please contact Chris Petz (440444) or Sheila Scholes (400200).

It was decided to hold the feast on the weekend of 20th & 21st July. There will be events leading up to the weekend similar to those in the weeks leading up to the Jubilee celebrations last year, starting with a quiz night on Sunday 24th February. Both dates subject to conformation, details to follow (watch this space).

 

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Rippingale Village Sponsors

 

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