The 2023 RAFA rides raise money to support the RAF community and its veterans.
RAFA Rides offers an on-road event in and around the grounds of Kendrew Barracks, as well as the option for people to take part virtually from wherever they are in the world.

There are 25, 50, 75 & 100 mile options to choose from.

£40 Entry includes:

• Cycling jersey
• Finisher’s medal
• Refreshments on course
• Beer and burger on completion

This year, BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen presenter and RAF Association Ambassador Matt Tebbutt is taking part in the 100-mile ride.
Last year’s RAFA Rides saw 800 cyclists from 11 countries come together to take part in in-person and virtual events. Together, cyclists raised over £100,000 for the Association’s work to provide much-needed help and support to millions of people in the RAF community.
In 2023, the event is even bigger, with international Air Force charities holding their own simultaneous cycling events across the globe.
Cyclists of all abilities are welcome to sign up for the RAF Association’s annual cycling event, RAFA Rides, at Kendrew Barracks, formerly RAF Cottesmore, in Rutland on Saturday 17 June.
All profits from the event will go towards the Association’s vital work of providing help and support to the RAF community.

Visit the RAFA Rides website to find out more and sign up:

Join us

Florilegium 7.00pm – 8.15pm on Friday 9th June 2023 All Saints’ Church, Oakham (LE15 6AA)   One of Britain’s most outstanding period instrument ensembles, Florilegium, will treat us to an evening of French and German baroque music for flute, viola de gamba and baroque harp, led by their Director, Ashley Solomon.   Book tickets (£15) here

Sung Compline 8.30pm – 9.00pm on Friday 9th June 2023 All Saints’ Church, Oakham (LE15 6AA)   Following on almost immediately from the concert given by Florilegium, we hope you might stay for a beautiful service of Compline to end the day. The music will be sung by a small consort of professional singers from London, and will include Tallis’ ‘Te Lucis Ante Terminum’.   No tickets required

Choral Reflections: Allegri’s Miserere 7.30pm – 9.00pm on Saturday 10th June 2023 Church of St Peter and St Paul, Exton (LE15 8AX)   The Festival Chamber Choir, composed of sixteen young professional singers from London and directed by David Hill, performs exquisite works by Allegri, Byrd, McDowall. Following the concert, there will be drinks served outside in the beautiful churchyard at Exton.   Book tickets (£20) here

Come and Sing Evensong with David Hill Sunday 11th June 2023 2.00pm – 3.30pm Rehearsal for singing participants 4.00pm – 5.00pm Choral Evensong (all welcome)   Church of St Peter and St Paul, Uppingham (LE15 9QH)    Join choral director David Hill for a rousing Come and Sing workshop! All are welcome, regardless of previous experience.   Register to sing here

Saturday 6 May 2023 at Wing Village Hall

9-11 Breakfast

Breakfast Baps (bacon/sausage/vegan) £5 with coffees and teas and toast
Small hall & main hall.

10.00 onwards

TV coverage of the coronation in main hall

12-3 Lunch

Grazing platters – cheese-cold meats-vegetarian available to pre-order.
£8 per person or £15.00 for 2 people sharing with cakes and teas/coffee
Small hall & main hall

Afternoon activities for children in marquee

7pm until late

BBQ, music and dancing – marquee and main hall.

Bring your own food & drink with a limited selection of burgers/sausages and salads and desserts to pre-order.

£8 for a burger/sausage, bread and salads.

There will be wines, beer and soft drinks available to buy on the evening.

It would help the organisers if you could preorder for lunch and/or dinner. Please email Sally Cox on mrssallycox@hotmail.com or drop your order in to The Old Hall, Wing (Ietterbox at 1 Middle Street).

Payment for preorders can be by cheque to Wing Village Hall or in cash.

Volunteers to set up Friday night (marquee and hall) at 5.30 pm in hall car park, Saturday to help serve and clear breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cake makers/salad/dessert makers all offerswill be well received.

Please let Sally Cox know if you can help.

Do come along to the Coffee Morning in aid of Church funds this coming Saturday (22nd April) from 10.30am – 12 noon at the Old Hall, Wing.  There will be a Raffle, bring and buy stall and hopefully a few plants for sale plus a craft stall. Entry £1.  All are welcome.

If you wish to publicise an event taking place in Wing or the surrounding villages on the Wing Community website please email the details including any graphics to wsr@wingselect.co.uk and I will upload them to the site. Best wishes Paul Comben